SCHOOL DELAYS: Thursday, Dec. 11
The following area school districts are operating on a two-hour delay today:
Athens
Epiphany
Sayre
Troy
News
Christmas is for Kids Broadcast set for Saturday, Dec. 20
The 40th annual Christmas is for Kids broadcast is set for next weekend.
The event will run from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 20th at the Sayre Theatre.
Over 250 families have signed up through the Salvation Army for Christmas is for Kids.
This year... Read More.
Towanda Wrestling to induct four assistant coaches in Hall of Fame
(Story courtesy of Northern Tier Sports Report)
Towanda Wrestling announced their 2025 Hall of Fame Class and it features four long time assistant coaches in Jake Stroud, Mike Geurin, Jeremy Sluyter, and Mike Maurer. The ceremony will be on Monday, December 15 against Wellsboro... Read More.
Tioga County IDA approves PILOT application for Lockheed Martin project
The Tioga County Industrial Development Agency has unanimously approved a PILOT application for Lockheed Martin.
The estimated $51 million dollar project will include renovating a 70,000 square foot space on the Lockheed Martin Owego campus.
The renovated facility will be used for helicopter integration and supporting... Read More.
Chemung County Sheriff’s Investigator Theetge honored for his courage and sacrifice
Chemung County Sheriff's Investigator Mike Theetge was recently honored with an award recognizing his courage and sacrifice after he sustained injuries in the line of duty in 2024.
Theetge was awarded the Order of the Blue Heart by The Wounded Blue, which is the nation's... Read More.
Homeowner detains burglary suspect with snow shovel
An Endicott man is facing felony charges after being caught in the act by the homeowner while he attempted his second burglary of the night in the Town of Union.
On Sunday, December 7, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Broome County Sheriff’s Road Patrol deputies responded... Read More.
Elmira College to offer cannabis certificate programs in 2026
Elmira College will soon be offering new certificate programs related to the cannabis industry.
The school is offering six different programs: Cannabis Associate Certificate, Cannabis Cultivation Specialist, Cannabis Product Development Specialist, Cannabis Retail and Sales Specialist, Cannabis Compliance Specialist and Medical Cannabis Specialist.
Most of the... Read More.
Tioga County announces acquisition of downtown Owego property to enhance public services
Owego, NY – Tioga County announced Tuesday that it will be moving forward with the acquisition of property located at 135-147 Main St, 153 Main St, 55-65 Central Ave, and 67 Central Ave in Owego, New York, including the former Walgreens site, a converted... Read More.
Donald Guthrie Foundation awards $52,500 to six organizations
The Donald Guthrie Foundation Community Benefits Committee recently awarded $52,500 in grants to six organizations across the Southern Tier of New York and the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.
The funding supports vital local programs addressing critical community health needs, including efforts focused on obesity prevention... Read More.
Tinsel n Lights set for Friday in downtown Waverly
A holiday tradition will return to downtown Waverly this weekend.
The annual Tinsel n Lights will take place from 5:30 to 8 pm on Friday.
There will be horse and wagon rides, musical performances, ice sculptures, food and drinks, family friendly activities and of course a... Read More.
Mather Memorial Library mourning loss of librarian, sets temporary hours
The Mather Memorial Library in Ulster is mourning the loss of their longtime librarian Deneen Roach.
The board of trustees said they were shocked and heartbroken to have lost such an amazing individual so soon.
Roach dedicated 14 years to the Mather Memorial Library.
A special board... Read More.
I-86 paving project completed in Owego, more work expected next year
The paving project on Interstate 86 in the Town of Owego is now complete.
The two-year, $47 million dollar project repaved six miles of highway from Exit 65 in Owego to the Broome County line.
The project also rehabilitated two bridges, including new bridge decks, concrete... Read More.
