DWI Arrest Made After Wrong Way/Head-On I-81 Crash

A 39-year-old man from Chittenango, has been arrested for Driving While Intoxicated after a head-on, wrong way crash on Interstate 81 in the town of Preble. State Police responded to the accident at about 4:17 a.m., on Saturday, December 1st. The 39-year-old man... Read More.

State Police Warn of NYSEG Scam

The New York State Police at Troop C are warning area residents of a phone scam, where the caller claims to be with NYSEG. Troopers recently have received several complaints from businesses where scammers threaten to cut service unless it’s immediately paid using... Read More.

Two Injured in Vapor Ignition Incident

Two people suffered non-life-threatening injuries, when sparks ignited vapors from two petroleum tanks in Elmira. The incident was caused by sparks from a power washer. The crew was in the process of cleaning the tanks.

Troop C Makes Sixteen DWI & DWAI Arrests

New York State Police Troop C made 16 DWI and DWAI arrests during the period from November 23rd through November 28th.Several arrests were subsequent to vehicle accidents including two with injuries. Luckily the injuries were not serios. Several arrests were for blood alcohol counts... Read More.

NTSB Issues Preliminary Report on Walton Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on the crash of a Cessna airplane near Walton, Delaware County on November 9th. The pilot, Daniel Drew, was fatally injured in the crash. Drew was a very experienced pilot. He was flying alone... Read More.

Tioga County Health Reminds About Health Survey

The Tioga County Health Department has issued a reminder to participate in their community health survey. Each survey will receive an entry into a drawing for a $50 gas card. You can access the survey on the Tioga County Public Health Facebook site.

Solar Farms NY Coming to Spencer

Solar Farms NY is breaking ground at their new solar farm in Spencer at 10 am this Saturday, December 1st, at 350 Van Etten Road.   Solar Farms NY and local representatives welcome the public to attend and celebrate the future of energy in New... Read More.

Festival of Lights Set for December 7th

The Village of Owego has scheduled the annual Lights on the River Festival for Friday, December 7th from 4PM to 9PM. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM from Draper Park. Court Street Bridge, Park Street and Front Street from Church Street to... Read More.

Anthony Brindisi Prevails in 22nd Congressional District Race

Anthony Brindisi has defeated Representative Claudia Tenney in the race for the 22nd Congressional District. Although the ballot count has not been fully completed. The remaining ballots would not allow Tenney to prevail. Representative Tenney conceded the race in an email sent yesterday afternoon.... Read More.

Fatal Fire Ruled Accidental

Tioga County fire investigators have ruled a fatal fire in Barton as accidental, though no specific cause was determined. The 71-year-old resident of the home on Ridge Road was found in the home several hours after the fire was extinguished.