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Arrest Made in Broome County Scrap Metal Theft

Friday, February 4 by WEBO Radio

On Wednesday evening, an employee of Bothar Construction in the Town of Fenton alerted police to a scrap metal theft in progress. Timothy Pruitt, 47, of Binghamton had loaded about 10 pounds of scrap metal into his pickup truck. Pruitt was arrested by a Broome County... Read More.

Albany Attorney Suspended for Trading Legal Services for Sex

Friday, February 4 by WEBO Radio

A former Albany County public defender has been suspended from practicing law for one year by the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court. Matthew Swedick was suspended for providing legal services in exchange for sex from a client. He was convicted of official misconduct in... Read More.

Binghamton Mets to Play at Fenway Park on August 20th

Friday, February 4 by WEBO Radio

The Binghamton Mets will take part in a minor league double header at historic Fenway Park on August 20th. The B-Mets will play the Portland Sea Dogs in game one. The triple A Pawtucket Red Sox will play the Syracuse Chiefs in the second game. If you... Read More.

Tioga Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners

Friday, February 4 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce announced the names of the Community Award recipients at Thursday evening's Annual Dinner. The Beautification Award was presented to the Owego Riverwalk with Mayor Arrington accepting the award. The Community Service Award was presented to the Angels Over Iraq group. The... Read More.

Owego Citizens Party to Announce Candidates

Friday, February 4 by WEBO Radio

The Owego Citizens Party will announce their candidates for the March Village of Owego elections on Friday, February 4th at the Baker Firemen’s Fountain, Courthouse Square at 9 AM. Party candidates for village Trustee include Jon Boland in the 1st Ward, Earl Hartman and Jim... Read More.

Update: Fatal House Fire in Binghamton

Friday, February 4 by WEBO Radio

One person has died in an apartment house fire Thursday morning in Binghamton. The fire near NYSEG Stadium, at 116 Henry Street, was reported at about 11AM. The fire is believed to have started in the apartment of the victim. The victim had safely left the apartment... Read More.

T'Burg Man Indicted for Murder of His Father

Friday, February 4 by WEBO Radio

Matthew Taranto, 28, of Trumansburg has been indicted for the November 2010 shooting of his father, Salvatore. A Tompkins County Grand Jury charged Taranto with second degree murder. Conviction could bring a sentence of 25 years to life. Taranto, who has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndome, lived... Read More.

Yankees Mascot 'Champ' Sues Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees

Friday, February 4 by WEBO Radio

Brian Bonner, also known as Champ, the mascot for the Scranton/Wilkes Barre Yankees was laid off last month from his $22,000 a year job. Now, he's suing his old team for violating the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and the state Minimum Wage Act. According... Read More.

Driver on Trial for Causing Fiery Route 17 Crash in 2010

Thursday, February 3 by WEBO Radio

A Brooklyn man, Jenmark Ballenger, 29, is on trial this week in Broome County Court for his role in a fiery crash in which Constance Curtin, 60, of Owego and her daughter, Michelle were killed. Prosecutors allege that Ballenger caused an accident that slowed traffic... Read More.

Fatal House Fire in Binghamton

Thursday, February 3 by WEBO Radio

One person has died in a house fire this morning in Binghamton. The fire, at 116 Henry Street, was reported at about 11AM. There are eight apartment units in the building. NYSEG Stadium is less than a block from the fire location. The victim's identity has not yet... Read More.

Marijuana Bust in Town of Chenango

Thursday, February 3 by WEBO Radio

Members of the Broome County SIU and the Port Dickinson Police Department have arrested Christopher VonWolfersdorf of Binghamton following an investigation into an indoor marijuana growing operation. Wednesday evening, police conducted a search of a residence in the Town of Chenango and found an elaborated... Read More.

Broome County Sheriff Makes Arrests in Maine's Food Thefts

Thursday, February 3 by WEBO Radio

Wednesday evening, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested Patrick J. Murphy, 42 of Endicott and Dave L. Dutcher, 63 of Binghamton for the theft of steaks and meat slicers from the Maine’s Food Source store in the Town of Chenango. The stolen property was then... Read More.