Southern Tier BOCES Teachers Make Concessions

The Greater Southern Tier BOCES Educational Association is making concessions to help struggling school districts.  Due to the difficult economic times, the group that represents BOCES teachers and aides has agreed to a decrease in both health insurance buyouts and health reimbursement money, along... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Apalachin Man Rescued from Woods

Anthony Malarkey, 20, of Apalachin is safe after losing his way in the woods near Lily Hill Road. Malarkey's ATV overheated at about dark, and he tried to push the vehicle along. However, he became lost after darkness fell. Malarkey called 911 at about midnight, and his... Read More.

County Employees Honored For Saving Lives

A group of Broome County employees were honored by the county executive for saving the lives of two people this month.  A dispatcher, security officer and sheriff's deputy were commended for reviving a man who stopped breathing in Otsiningo Park June 2nd.  In another... Read More.

Three Arrested in Burglary of Waverly Church

On Tuesday morning, Waverly police responded to a report of burglary at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church in the Village of Waverly. Police located three suspects inside the church. All three were located “sleeping” in the basement area of the church. Arrested were Neil Wasinski, 19,... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Update: Apalachin Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident which occurred at the intersection of Hooper Road and Watson Blvd. in the Town of Union just before 8:00pm this evening. The accident involved two vehicles, a 2000 Suzuki sport-type motorcycle and a... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin School Budget Has Been Approved

The Owego-Apalachin School Budget has passed by a margin of 168 votes. The final tally was: YES - 989 (54.6%) NO - 821 (45.5%) Owego voters provided the votes needed for approval, passing the budget by a 629-416 margin. Apalachin voters, however, defeated the budget with 405 NO votes,... Read More.

Man Dies in Motorcycle Accident in Endwell

A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV in Endwell took the life of the motorcyclist. The accident occurred at about 8PM Tuesday at the intersection of Hooper Road and Watson Boulevard. The man who died has not been identified. He was 24 years old and... Read More.
Loading advertisement…

Teen Arrested Following Motel Dispute

On Friday, the New York State Police arrested Cody Troccoli, 17, of Montrose for felony charges of Criminal Mischief and Attempted Assault. Troccoli is alleged to have broken a motel lobby window with his elbow and attempted to burn the motel desk clerk with a... Read More.

Waverly Man Arrested for Violating Probation

Michael Hendrickson Jr., 26, of Waverly was arrested in Owego on Monday for violating his felony probation for a burglary charge. He was remanded to the Tioga County Jail and is to appear in Tioga County Court.

Strawberry Festival 2011 Awards Contest Winners

From Tioga County Tourism: The Strawberry Festival Committee is pleased to announce the 2011 Strawberry Festival Contest Winners: Pie Baking Contest: Adults: 1st Place: Rebekah MacFadden, Apalachin 2nd Place: Melissa Wuerthner, Owego Children: 1st Place: Nicole Canfield, Owego Eleven entries were submitted. The first place winners each received a $50 gift certificate... Read More.