Garbage Fire Burns Five Acres

Firefighters from the Killawog Fire department fought a garbage fire on the Tioga-Broome County line in the town of Lisle. Five acres were burned on Grant House Road. The fire was started by a person burning garbage. The New York State DEC reminds everyone that garbage burning is banned... Read More.

Chemung County To Participate in Drug ‘Take Back’ Initiative

The Chemung County Sheriff ’s Office will take part in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Nationwide prescription Drug “Take Back” Initiative on Saturday from 10 til 2. Chemung County residents are encouraged to turn in their expired and unused prescription medications for proper disposal. Residents are asked to keep the medications... Read More.

Port Crane Man Arrested for Assault, Reckless Endangerment

The New York State Police have arrested 37-year-old Christopher Ramey of Port Crane, for felony Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and several misdemeanors. Troopers were dispatched to a dispute where a victim was struck by a vehicle. The investigation revealed that Ramey became angry after an argument and spun his tires while... Read More.

No Injuries in Owego Tractor Trailer Fire

A Weitsman tractor trailer operating on upper North Avenue in Owego caught fire Monday afternoon. The tractor trailer was hauling crushed cars to the shredding facility on Route 38 when it caught fire near the Kwik Fill gas station. Owego Firefighters requested assistance from Candor Fire to... Read More.

Two Face Drug and Weapons Charges

Two people are facing numerous charges after the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant at home on Field Street in Binghamton Thursday. According to the Johnson City Police Department, 39-year-old Tania Matias, and 27-year-old Joshua Valenti, were  found to be in possession of crystal meth.... Read More.

Corning Man Arrested for Making Terroristic Threat

A Corning man is in custody after police say he made a terroristic threat directed at a local restaurant. Police were called to Rock Bottom BBQ just after 9 Saturday night to reports of a man who had threatened to "shoot up" the restaurant. Officers found the suspect intoxicated and... Read More.

Tioga Historical Society Holds Business After Hours Event

A business after hours event was held at the Tioga County Historical Society Museum in Owego Friday night. The Tioga County Chamber of   Commerce and members of the public were invited to the museum to take a tour of upcoming exhibits. Friday, a brand new exhibit called “200 years of serving... Read More.

Waterman Distillery Opens Its Doors in Apalachin

The Waterman Distillery in Apalachin opened its doors this weekend. It's the first distillery in the area to offer all-natural flavored whiskey. From jalapeno-ginger to vanilla-cocoa cream, the owners make a variety of flavored spirits using local products. The distillery is named after Fred Waterman.

Earth Day Brings Out Volunteer Cleanup Crews

Many people in the Southern Tier worked together on Earth Day to create a cleaner environment in downtown Binghamton. Members of the Broome County Clean Up Crew met outside of The Chatterbox in Binghamton Sunday. Volunteers of all ages walked the streets of downtown Binghamton to pick... Read More.