Fire Destroys Village of Owego Home

Fire ripped through an Owego home early Saturday. Flames erupted at 5:17 a.m. at 81 East Avenue. Two people sustained burns and smoke inhalation. Fire departments Owego, Candor, Apalachin and Tioga Center all responded. Police shut down highways so volunteers could attack the flames.... Read More.

Some Schools Paying Too Much for Utilities

Local governments and school districts don’t always evaluate procurement options or make comparisons to benchmark rates to ensure they received the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. That was the finding of a recent audit conducted by the state comptroller’s office. Five of... Read More.

Brindisi Tours Windsor Infrastructure

Congressman Anthony Brindisi will kick off an infrastructure tour in the Town of Windsor today where he will meet with local officials about the town’s water needs. After the meeting, the Congressman will update members of the media on the meeting and outline his... Read More.

NY Election Reforms Coming to Tioga County

The Tioga County Legislative Chair has issued a press release highlighting some historic elections reforms for New York State. Here are just a few of the changes - Effective immediately Primary Elections (except Presidential Primaries) will be held on the fourth Tuesday in June... Read More.

Broome DA to Comment on NYSP Shooting

Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell says he will address last month’s New York State Police involved shooting, which occurred in Kirkwood. He’ll hold a news conference at 11 o’clock this morning. The presser will be at his office at 45 Hawley Street in... Read More.

Bradford Schools Getting New Food Service Equipment

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has announced that four Bradford County schools will receive funding to purchase new food service equipment for cafeterias. According to state Sen. Gene Yaw competitive grants have been awarded to Morrow Elementary School, Towanda Elementary School, Towanda Area Senior... Read More.

Troopers Arrest 3 for Shopping Spree

 New York State Police at Binghamton have arrested three people after a several month-long investigation that involved the suspects taking a credit card and going on a shopping spree.  The arrest stems from a complainant on October 19 when a victim told a trooper... Read More.

2 Passed Out; Face Drug Charges

On January 20, 2019, troopers were dispatched to a possible overdose in a vehicle parked in Dollar General on North Road in the town of Windsor.  Troopers observed both occupants passed out and were able to eventually wake them and they were assessed by... Read More.

Tioga Tourism Schedules Open House

The Tioga County Tourism Office will host an Open House on March 1for the new Visitor Center at The Gateway Building on Front Street in Owego. The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. and the open house... Read More.

Teen Jailed for Cab Robbery in Binghamton

A teenager is in jail after Binghamton police said he and another man tried to rob a cab driver earlier this week. 17-year-old Jaydon Howe has been charged with 1st degree attempted armed robbery. Police said Howe and a second suspect allegedly tried to... Read More.

Two More Arrested for Drug Trafficking

Two more opioid dealers have been sentenced for their roles in an Elmira area drug trafficking ring. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 30-year-old Robert Elford of Oneida was sentenced to serve 121 months in prison.  In addition, 25-year-old Deven Hill of Elmira was... Read More.