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Owego Little League Celebrates 51st Opening Day

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The Owego Little League celebrated the start of their 51st season in Owego on Saturday.  The day began with a parade from the Owego Police Station to Hyde Park with hundreds of players participating.  Players, coaches and families marched right onto Nick Raftis Field... Read More.

National Drug Take-Back Day

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Also on Saturday, CASA-Trinity participated in National Drug Take-Back day.  The event offered free no-questions-asked drop off of unused or unwanted prescription medication.  CASA-Trinity partnered with partnered with Senator Fred Akshar, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, and the Southern Tier AIDS program.  The four... Read More.

Apalachin Fire Dept’s New Station Opens to Public

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This weekend was Recruit NY, an annual event across New York State to recruit volunteer firefighters and EMT’s.  Most volunteer departments throughout the state participated by hosting an event at their stations to meet and greet the public in the hopes of recruiting new... Read More.

New Safety Procedures at BU

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Binghamton University is implementing new safety procedures after a fatal stabbing happened on campus earlier this month.  President Harvey Stenger outlined new policies in a campus-wide email Thursday. Security cameras will be put in all residential halls that don't already have them.  The university... Read More.

Tioga County Holds Emergency Vaccine Clinic Drill

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The Tioga County Public Health Department invited members of the public and media to participate in a public health emergency training exercise. Tioga County is required to conduct a Point of Dispensing (POD) drill to test how effectively the county can vaccinate in the event of a... Read More.

Dick’s To Construct eCommerce Fulfillment Center in Conklin

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Dick’s Sporting Goods will be constructing its first eCommerce fulfillment center in the Town of Conklin. The new facility will be 245,000 square feet and will be adjacent to their recently opened distribution center. The expansion will lead to approximately 500 new, full-time jobs over the next... Read More.

Three Nurses File Lawsuit Against Correctional Medical Care

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Three nurses have filed a suit against Correctional Medical Care in Broome County Supreme Court. Three nurses allege that they were fired for refusing to falsify medical records at the Broome County Jail. CMC provides medical care at multiple correctional facilities. The nurses allege that they were... Read More.

Endicott Firefighter Injured in Arthur Avenue Fire

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An Endicott firefighter was injured while fighting a fire on Arthur Avenue on Wednesday. The injury is minor and did not require a visit to the hospital. The firefighter’s leg went through a floor that was weakened by the fire. There were no other injuries. The single... Read More.

Public Asked to Participate in ‘POD’ Training Exercise

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The Tioga County Public Health Director, Lisa McCafferty, is inviting the public to participate in a public health emergency training exercise. Tioga County is required to conduct a Point of Dispensing drill to test how effectively the county can vaccinate in the event of a communicable disease outbreak. The... Read More.

Man Sentenced Following Meth Sale Conviction

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44-year-old Shawn Terry of Owego was sentenced on Monday for a felony conviction of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Terry will serve 7 years in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision. Terry is alleged to have sold methamphetamine. Two convictions on similar charges will... Read More.

Former Cornell Student Sentenced in Financial Aid Fraud

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A former Cornell University student will have to repay $70,000 after being sentenced to 5 years probation and a fine of $1,000. 26-year-old Cavya Chandra of Indiana pled guilty to federal student loan fraud and was sentenced Monday. When Chandra was denied admission to Cornell in 2008, she gained acceptance... Read More.
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