Berkshire contractor convicted of grand larceny

Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti has announced that Timothy E. Hoose, Sr., 51, of Berkshire, was found guilty of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following a jury trial that concluded today in Broome County Court before the Honorable Carol A. Cocchiola. The... Read More.

Horseheads’ Laney wins Ernie Davis Award

Horseheads senior Patrick Laney has been named the winner of the 63rd annual Ernie Davis Award. Laney was honored during the annual Kiwanis Club Luncheon at Elmira’s Clarion Inn. The other nominees were Edison’s Jace Schiller and Elmira’s Zach Conklin. Laney finished his senior season with... Read More.
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Canton Fire Department receives $25K grant

The Canton Fire Department recently received a large grant to help buy equipment. According to State Rep. Clint Owlett, the department received just over $25,000 to purchase two new gear washers, which helps ensure firefighters’ equipment is cleaned properly. The grant is from Energy Transfer through... Read More.
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Owego to hold new public hearing on chicken ordinance

The Village of Owego is pressing pause on its proposed chicken ordinance. According to the Morning Times, the village will hold a new public hearing about the issue in the future. During a recent meeting, residents complained about the proposed 240-square-foot back yard requirement to house... Read More.

ICE, US Marshals conduct raid in Broome County

A local landscaping company confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement and US Marshals visited their business on Wednesday. According to Northern Scapes INC in the Town of Maine, the federal agents were on their property due to an independent contracting company that was briefly on-site... Read More.
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Athens man charged with raping two women

An Athens man is facing 15 felony counts after he allegedly raped two women over the summer. According to police, 31-year-old Larry Michael Chilson, Jr. has been charged with four counts of rape by forcible compulsion, three counts of rape by threat of forcible compulsion,... Read More.

Waverly’s Chamberlain signs to run at Slippery Rock

Waverly High School Senior Mackenzie Chamberlain is heading to the next level to compete in multiple sports. Chamberlain signed her National Letter of Intent to run cross country and track at Slippery Rock University next fall. She plans to major in psychology with an eye on... Read More.