Binghamton shooting victim dies

The man who was shot in Binghamton early Saturday morning has died. 35-year-old Naheen Spencer was shot in the chest near Victoria's Restaurant on Susquehanna Street just before 4am on Saturday.  Spencer was transported to an area hospital in critical condition where he died... Read More.

Extensive damage in Van Etten house fire

Multiple fire crews responded to a house fire in Spencer this weekend. The home on Candor Road received extensive fire and smoke damage, and is expected to be declared a total loss. Fire investigators have not released a statement on the official cause of... Read More.

Local animal shelter takes in hurricane strays

One local animal shelter is taking in displaced dogs in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The Animal Care Sanctuary in East Smithfield sent two vans to Maryland late last week to pick up 11 dogs who, for one reason or another, are now homeless.... Read More.

OACSD Superintendent on WEBO

Owego-Apalachin Superintendent Corey Green stopped by WEBO on Friday, Oct. 7 to update the community about the first month of school, including Homecoming, the impact of iPads on classroom instruction, and a new-look coming soon to the website. You can hear the full interview... Read More.

Funeral services held for former OFD chief, youth coach

Friday was the day that the community said their final goodbyes to longtime Owego Fire Chief Tom Taft. Funeral services were held this morning at the First Baptist Church in Owego, with the burial ceremony following at Evergreen Cemetery. The procession passed under ladder trucks... Read More.

Sports on WEBO this weekend: OFA football and NASCAR

The 2016 high school football season continues Friday on WEBO as Owego hosts Dryden. The Indians will recognize their seniors before the game in a special ceremony at 6:45pm. Owego has a 3-2 record and is looking for their first divisional win tonight. The... Read More.

Upstate Shredding expansion plans tabled

The planned expansion at Owego's Upstate Shredding will be slightly delayed after the Town of Owego Zoning Board tabled the request at a meeting last night. The board requested more information about the $7.5 million expansion project before they decide. The special meeting was... Read More.

Candor Fall Fest this weekend

The 18th annual Candor Fall Festival is this weekend. The festivities kick off at 6pm tonight with wine tastings at Main Street Spirits. Then tomorrow and Sunday, the festival will feature a world class wood carver's show, family activities, a variety of... Read More.

Fatal Route 17 head-on collision victim identified

Authorities have identified the individual who died in a motor vehicle crash on Route 17 near Exit 61 on Tuesday. 90-year-old John McCarthy of Elmira is said to have been driving westward in the eastbound lanes of Route 17 when he hit another car... Read More.

Waverly School Board member resigns

Waverly School District Board of Education member Matt Talada has resigned from his position on the board, effective immediately. Talada was part way through his second year in a five-year term. He cites increased responsibilities in his job at BOCES as well as stresses... Read More.