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Cuomo Proposes College Classes In State’s Prisons

Tuesday, February 18 by MyHometownToday

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a new initiative on Sunday that would provide college classes in some of New York state's prisons. Cuomo said that studies have shown that investing in college education for prisoners can reduce their chances of ending up back in prison,... Read More.

Wood Stove Causes Vestal House Fire

Tuesday, February 18 by MyHometownToday

Another fire was reported at a home in Vestal on Sunday. The Vestal Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene on Grippen Hill Road to find the house fully engulfed in flames. At this time, officials believe the fire was started by the home's... Read More.

Newark Valley Wrestlers Win Five Section 4 Titles

Tuesday, February 18 by MyHometownToday

It was perhaps the single greatest day in program history for Newark Valley wrestling on Sunday. A school-record five Cardinals were individual champions at the Section 4 Championships at the Binghamton University Events Center. Section IV Division I titles were won by three-time champion... Read More.

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Lady Indians Come Up Short Against Horseheads

Tuesday, February 18 by MyHometownToday

After they were able to get past Maine-Endwell to make it to the STAC finals, the Owego Free Academy ladies came up short when they faced Horseheads on Friday, losing 59-26. Horseheads, the 18th ranked team in the state in Class AA, forced the... Read More.

Tioga County Close To Securing ‘Rising Community’ Funds

Friday, February 14 by MyHometownToday

Tioga County is getting closer and closer to securing millions of dollars from New York as part of New York's Rising Community Reconstruction Program. The county could be awarded as much as $15 million in upgrades to five different communities, with each having the... Read More.

Propane Truck Overturns In Town Of Maine

Friday, February 14 by MyHometownToday

A propane truck overturned Thursday morning in the Town of Maine and resulted in a section of Nanticoke Road being shut down. The incident happened around 9:40 near 1362 Nanticoke Road. A Blueox Energy truck was delivering propane to the home at the address... Read More.

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Elmira School District Names New Superintendent

Friday, February 14 by MyHometownToday

The Elmira School District has named its next superintendent after the former head of the district left for the Hendrick Hudson School District nearly a year ago. Hillary Austin, the current interim superintendent, was officially appointed as the new district superintendent in a unanimous... Read More.

Port Crane Man Caught Driving With Seven Active Suspensions

Friday, February 14 by MyHometownToday

State Police have charged a Port Crane man with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation after he was caught driving with seven active license suspensions. 26-year-old Randy Nonneberg was stopped for driving 92 miles per hour in a 65 zone on Interstate 81. Once he was... Read More.

Union-Endicott Defeats Susquehanna Valley In STAC Semi Final

Friday, February 14 by MyHometownToday

After Owego Free Academy narrowly missed making the Southern Tier Athletic Conference semifinals, the team that made it over them was upended by Union-Endicott on Wednesday. The Tigers defeated Susquehanna Valley, setting up a meeting between the 14-3 U-E squad and 17-0 Norwich, who... Read More.

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Most Schools Closed Early Thursday (2/13/14)

Thursday, February 13 by MyHometownToday

The Newark Valley School District will be dismissing early today, with the middle school dismissing at 11 o'clock, the high school at 11:15, and the elementary at 12:15. The Owego-Apalachin School District will be dismissing early today with the middle and high schools dimissing... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory Is In Effect

Thursday, February 13 by MyHometownToday

A winter weather advisory is in effect in our area now through Friday morning. Accumulations of 4 to 6 inches of snow can be expected in spots. There will be steady, light snow spreading across the region this morning, with the heaviest snow expected... Read More.

Lady Indians Advance To STAC Final; Syracuse Wins At The Buzzer

Thursday, February 13 by MyHometownToday

It was a couple of tight games for some area teams on Wednesday night. The OFA ladies advanced to the STAC final on Friday night with their victory last night over Maine-Endwell. Jill Silvanic scored 19 points as Owego earned the victory, 62-60. Emily... Read More.

Author: MyHometownToday

Cuomo Proposes College Classes In State’s Prisons

Wood Stove Causes Vestal House Fire

Newark Valley Wrestlers Win Five Section 4 Titles

Lady Indians Come Up Short Against Horseheads

Tioga County Close To Securing ‘Rising Community’ Funds

Propane Truck Overturns In Town Of Maine

Elmira School District Names New Superintendent

Port Crane Man Caught Driving With Seven Active Suspensions

Union-Endicott Defeats Susquehanna Valley In STAC Semi Final

Most Schools Closed Early Thursday (2/13/14)

Winter Weather Advisory Is In Effect

Lady Indians Advance To STAC Final; Syracuse Wins At The Buzzer

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