State Police Asking for Help from Public

State Police are asking for the public’s help to find the man who robbed a store in Nichols at gunpoint on Wednesday. Around 8pm, investigators say a white male entered the Dollar General Store on East River Road, wearing blue jeans, black sneakers and a... Read More.

Stem Cell Advocate Passes Away

A local author and stem cell transplant advocate has lost her battle with cancer. Carol Franz of Owego passed away Thursday. She was 68 years old. Carol lived most of her life in Owego and became a staunch advocate of stem cell research after receiving transplants... Read More.

Schumer: Payroll Firm Scammed Businesses

Senator Charles Schumer says a Binghamton payroll services firm scammed several Southern Tier businesses. Most of them now owe thousands of dollars in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service after their partnership with Aeden Waterford. The head of the company, William Stiles, has not... Read More.

Village to Consider Potential $36.5M Deal

Village of Owego trustees will make a decision Monday on a deal with Inflection Energy that could mean millions of dollars over the next 10 years. Village Clerk/Treasurer Rod Marchewka says the Denver-based company wants to purchase the treated waste water from the village’s Wastewater... Read More.

First BU President Finalist on Campus Thursday

The first of five finalists to be the next Binghamton University president is on campus Thursday. Gary Miller will meet privately with college officials before making a presentation during an open forum at 3pm at the Old Union Hall. The provost and vice president of... Read More.

Town Supervisor to Host Blood Drive

Town of Owego Supervisor Don Castellucci has announced the details for his annual blood drive. The 14th annual event will be held from 1:30 to 6:30pm on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at the Owego Elks Lodge. Castellucci dedicates the drive each year to his father, who died... Read More.

O-A Residents to Vote on Bus Purchase

Owego-Apalachin School District residents will vote Tuesday on a plan to purchase four new school buses. It is part of the district’s replacement plan, which calls for buses to be taken out of service after 10-12 years on the road. Owego-Apalachin is looking to replace three... Read More.

Ti-Ahwaga "A Christmas Story" Opens Saturday

The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players are getting ready for their ninth annual rendition of “A Christmas Story.” The popular holiday classic will be performed the next two weekends at the Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center on Delphine Street in Owego. The show opens Saturday at 8pm, followed by... Read More.

BULLETIN: After School Activities Cancelled

After School Activities have been cancelled in the following districts today: Newark Valley, Spencer Van Etten, and Whitney Point. Stay tuned to News Radio WEBO for weather updates, closings and cancellations.

BU President Search Down to 5 Finalists

Binghamton University has narrowed down their presidential search to five candidates. The five unidentified finalists will each get to spend a day on campus, starting Thursday, to meet with college staff and faculty. The committee will meet the week of Dec. 20 to prepare their... Read More.

Owego to Host Lights on the River Friday

The Village of Owego will again host the “Lights on the River” festival this year. The fourth annual edition will be held this Friday from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open and children will have the chance to visit with Santa. Horse-drawn... Read More.

STIC Holiday Light Festival

An annual holiday light display opened at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton on Friday night. The Southern Tier Independence Center’s Hometown Holiday Light Festival features more than 75 displays this year, including an ice skating scene. It is open from 5-9pm every night through Dec. 30. You... Read More.