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Waverly Woman Charged with Arson in Barton

Wednesday, January 13 by Bill Moyer

On January 7, 2021, at 8:20 a.m., the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested Misty M. Smith, 28, 535 E. Chemung St, Waverly, NY, for the charges of: Arson in the Second Degree (C Felony), Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree (A... Read More.

Confusing Statements Prompt ‘Huge Influx’ of Phone Calls to Tioga County Public Health

Tuesday, January 12 by Bill Moyer

FROM TIOGA PUBLIC HEALTH: Tioga County Public Health Department is preparing for Phase 1B of New York State’s COVID-19 Vaccination Program. Our department saw a huge influx of phone calls starting on Saturday, January 9th, snowballing through Monday from the public seeking... Read More.

Tioga’s Confirmed COVID Cases Exceed 2K; 1B Vaccines Can Be Scheduled This Week

Monday, January 11 by Bill Moyer

Tioga County Public Health reported over the weekend that Priority 1B COVID vaccine appointments will be available this week. Please check local media, Tioga County website or Tioga Public Health Facebook for information and eligibility link. The first COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Tioga County scheduled... Read More.

Candor Emergency Squad Faces Potentially Life-Threatening Ambulance Decisions

Monday, January 11 by Bill Moyer

FROM: Candor Emergency Squad. We are in trouble financially that could impact ambulance services in the Town of candor. We have a town meeting set up on January 14 to educate the community about the situation. Bottom line - we service an average... Read More.

Owego’s Croton Hose Company No. 3 Raises Money for Tioga County Rural Ministry

Monday, January 11 by Bill Moyer

From Tioga Country Rural Ministry: A huge thank you to Croton Hose Company #3 and to all who traveled on Talcott Street on Saturday, December 12, to drop off food or cash to support... Read More.

Tioga County Public Health Schedules First COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Wednesday

Friday, January 8 by Bill Moyer

Tioga County Public Health is thrilled to announce it will hold its first COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic on Wednesday, January 13 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Owego UHS Primary Care Clinic, 42 W. Main St., Owego. This clinic is ONLY for individuals who are in the... Read More.

Teresa Aveson Receives Apalachin Lions Uplinger Award for Distinguished Service

Thursday, January 7 by Bill Moyer

Apalachin Lions recently presented 'Robert J. Uplinger Award' to Teresa Aveson for on-going support to the Apalachin Lions Special Olympics program for more than 25 years. The Robert J. Uplinger Distinguished Service Award (often referred to as the “RJU Award”) is presented by a Lions Club... Read More.

Newark Valley Woman Hit and Killed by Two Vehicles While Walking Across Route 38B

Wednesday, January 6 by Bill Moyer

On January 4, 2021 at approximately 5:24 PM, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a car and pedestrian collision on State Route 38B near Snapp Road in the Town of Newark Valley. Tioga County Sheriff Deputies responded to the scene where... Read More.

Martha Sauerbrey Re-elected Chairwoman of Tioga County Legislature for 2021

Tuesday, January 5 by Bill Moyer

Owego, NY – The Tioga County Legislature held its First Special and Organizational Meeting of 2021 on January 4, 2021. Legislative members elected Martha Sauerbrey as Chairwoman of the Tioga County Legislature for 2021. Sauerbrey has the responsibility of running the day-to-day business of the... Read More.

Tioga County Police Reform and Reinventions Prepare for Community Input

Tuesday, January 5 by Bill Moyer

Owego, NY - As directed by Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order of June 12, 2020, all local governments are required to participate, adopt a policing reform plan and submit it to the State by April 1. Tioga County has been working on the plan since... Read More.