Pennsylvania Man Dies in Collision

A Pennsylvania man has died following a crash with a snow plow truck in Wysox Township. 20-year-old Kamron Conklin of Rome, PA was driving on Route 187, when he lost control and crashed into a State DOT truck. Conklin died in the accident. There... Read More.

Virginia Man Arrested for Unlawful Handgun Possession

A Virginia man was arrested Tuesday by the New York State Police, following a traffic stop on I-81 in Barker. The driver of the vehicle received tickets for speeding and possession of a small amount of marijuana. The passenger, 25-year-old Quais Sidiqi, of Dumfries,... Read More.

Chemung County Sheriff Announces Run for County Executive

Chemung County Sheriff Chris Moss will run for the office of County Executive.Moss made the announcement last night at the Holiday Inn Riverview, in Elmira.Moss joins current Deputy Executive Mike Krusen in the race. Krusen has held his position for 17 years.Current County Executive... Read More.

Homeless Coalition Canvassing Local Counties

As the winter months approach, one Southern group is looking to get a handle on the homeless problem in the region. Members and volunteers of the Homeless Coalition canvassed streets and visited foot pantries in 40 locations across Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga... Read More.

Bronx Man Sentenced in Home Invasion Cases

A Bronx man, described as a ‘home invader for hire’, has been sentenced by a Broome County judge to 16 years in state prison. 35-year-old David Torres of the Bronx would travel to the Southern Tier when hired. He is alleged to have taken... Read More.

Hot Plate to Blame for Ithaca College Dorm Fire

An improperly used hot plate was the cause of a fire last week in Ithaca College’s East Tower. The hot plate was prohibited from use in the college’s dormitories. The 10th floor fire was extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system, but the building had... Read More.

Radon Affects 54% of Tioga County Homes

Radon Action Month is upon us and health officials are encouraging all residents to test their homes for free through the New York State Healthy Neighborhoods Program.Radon is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas.If it's in the ground, it can enter homes through cracks... Read More.

Waterman Conservation Center Names Executive Director

The Board for the Waterman Conservation Education Center has announced the appointment of Christopher Audette as Executive Director. Chris earned a BS Degree in Biology from Paul Smiths College. He comes to Waterman after a Peace Corps assignment as an AgroforestryExtension Agent and... Read More.