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Suspended District Judge Wilcox resigns

Friday, June 5 by Pat McDonald

Suspended Magisterial District Judge Jonathan Wilcox has resigned from his position. Wilcox, who served as the District Judge in Troy since 2000, was previously charged with more than 30 counts of misconduct by the Pennsylvania Judicial Board. The Judicial Conduct Board accused Wilcox of having an... Read More.

Athens, Sayre to hold graduation ceremonies tonight

Friday, June 5 by Pat McDonald

The Class of 2026 will graduate from Athens and Sayre tonight. The Sayre graduation ceremony will be held at 6 pm tonight at the Lockhart Street Bowl. The Athens commencement ceremony will start at 7 pm at Alumni Stadium. Athens released the following information: Athens Graduation Information ATHENS... Read More.

Owego man facing felony charges for allegedly possessing child sex abuse materials

Friday, June 5 by Pat McDonald

An Owego man is facing felony charges for allegedly possessing child sex abuse materials. According to the New York State Police, 37-year-old Dason Tinkham has been charged with obscenity in the first degree and possessing sexual performance by a child less than 16. The arrest stems... Read More.

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Endicott Performing Arts Center receives $50K for roof project

Friday, June 5 by Pat McDonald

The Endicott Performing Arts Center has been awarded $50,000 for a roof restoration project. The funds are coming from the New York State Council on the Arts and will go to the project at the historic Lyric Theater building, which was constructed in 1917. The center... Read More.

Wegmans, Food Bank of the Southern Tier teaming up for Check Out Hunger campaign

Friday, June 5 by Pat McDonald

Wegmans and the Food Bank of the Southern Tier are once again teaming up to fight child hunger. Now through June 17, shoppers at participating Wegmans locations can donate money at checkout to support the Check Out Hunger campaign. Money raised through the campaign will go... Read More.

Rotary Club hosting bingo fundraiser this weekend in Sayre

Friday, June 5 by Pat McDonald

The Rotary Club of Sayre and Athens will hold a Bingo Prize Palooza fundraiser this weekend. The event will be held at 2 pm on Saturday at the Sons of Italy, located at 301 Desmond Street in Sayre. Doors will open at noon with bingo starting... Read More.

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Broome County Health Dept. finds violations at county jail

Friday, June 5 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Health Department found multiple code violations from the Broome County Correctional Facility’s food provider Trinity and the inmate kitchen staff. Over 300 inmates recently became infected with Salmonella during an outbreak at the correctional facility. Chicken salad served at the jail tested positive... Read More.

State police investigating car vs. bicycle accident in Lansing

Friday, June 5 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Police is investigating a car vs. bicycle accident in Tompkins County. According to police, the incident occurred in the Town of Lansing at around 3 pm on Wednesday. A vehicle was traveling on Brickyard Road near Ludlowville Road when it struck a... Read More.

One person killed in car vs. motorcycle accident in Owego

Thursday, June 4 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed in a car vs. motorcycle accident in Owego on Wednesday. According to the New York State Police, the accident occurred just before 4 a.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of State Route 434 and Forest Hill Road in the Town of... Read More.

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Pennsylvania House approves bill that bans student cell phone use

Thursday, June 4 by Pat McDonald

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bill on Monday to ban student cell phone use during the school day. The bill applies to both public and private schools and allows exceptions for students with individualized learning plans, medica needs, language barriers or family members... Read More.

Sayre Street Fair set for next Saturday

Thursday, June 4 by Pat McDonald

The Sayre Business Association will hold its annual Street Fair next weekend. The Sayre Street Fair will be held on Desmond Street from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13th. The event will have plenty of vendors, great food and live music. For more information,... Read More.

Attorney calls for removal of Sheriff Akshar over Salmonella outbreak at Broome County Jail

Thursday, June 4 by Pat McDonald

An attorney representing inmates at the Broome County Jail has called for the removal of Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar. Over 300 inmates became infected with Salmonella during an outbreak at the correctional facility. The first positive test for Salmonella came back on Wednesday, May 27. Chicken... Read More.

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Suspended District Judge Wilcox resigns

Athens, Sayre to hold graduation ceremonies tonight

Owego man facing felony charges for allegedly possessing child sex abuse materials

Endicott Performing Arts Center receives $50K for roof project

Wegmans, Food Bank of the Southern Tier teaming up for Check Out Hunger campaign

Rotary Club hosting bingo fundraiser this weekend in Sayre

Broome County Health Dept. finds violations at county jail

State police investigating car vs. bicycle accident in Lansing

One person killed in car vs. motorcycle accident in Owego

Pennsylvania House approves bill that bans student cell phone use

Sayre Street Fair set for next Saturday

Attorney calls for removal of Sheriff Akshar over Salmonella outbreak at Broome County Jail

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Suspended District Judge Wilcox resigns

Athens, Sayre to hold graduation ceremonies tonight

Owego man facing felony charges for allegedly possessing child sex abuse materials

Endicott Performing Arts Center receives $50K for roof project

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