AASD raising taxes 5.8% under $47.8M budget

Athens Area School District taxpayers will see a 5.8% increase in property taxes under a $47.8 million budget approved for the 2025-2026 school year Tuesday Preparing the budget came with plenty of challenges. Superintendent Dr. Craig Stage pointed to rising costs in health care and cyber charter... Read More.

Free rabies clinic set for next week in Owego

Hickories Park in Owego will host a free rabies clinic next week.The event will be held on Thursday, June 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Hickories Park.All animals must be leashed or in a carrier. Only one animal is allowed per person.Pre-registration is... Read More.

$22.8M budget approved for Sayre schools

The Sayre School Board Monday signed off on a nearly $22.8 million budget for the upcoming school year. The 2025–26 plan includes a small property tax increase of just 1 percent.  Business Manager Barry Claypool previously reported that overall revenues and expenses both increased by around... Read More.

Man arrested in connection with Ithaca arsons

Ithaca Police have arrested a man in connection to two recent arson fires at the Asteri Apartments on East Green Street. Officers located 37-year-old Steven Swavely shortly after noon Tuesday in the 100 block of East Green Street and attempted to take him into custody.... Read More.

Ti-Ahwaga to present ‘The Good Doctor’

Get ready to laugh as the Ti-Ahwaga Community Players present "The Good Doctor" this weekend and next. The classic Broadway hit brings together the talents of Neil Simon and Anton Chekhov, as the character of The Writer narrates a series of comic vignettes. “The stories are droll,... Read More.

Neighborhood Depot to celebrate grand opening in Owego

A new nonprofit hub aimed at better serving Tioga County residents is officially opening its doors next week. A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Neighborhood Depot is set for Monday at 10:30 a.m. at 146 Central Ave. in downtown Owego. The 16,000-square-foot facility brings together several nonprofits... Read More.

NYDOT warns of overnight I-86 closure

The New York State Department of Transportation says I-86 eastbound will be shut down between Exit 65 in Owego and Exit 67 in Endicott starting at 9 p.m. Thursday. The closure will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Friday, while crews make guiderail repairs. A... Read More.

Night at the Museum series to explore silent films

The Bradford County Historical Society will explore the beginning of the silent film era Friday as part of its Friday Night at the Museum series. Starting at 6 p.m., educator Tom Schuster will present this history while also highlighting the many stars and directors from Bradford... Read More.