Guilty Verdict in XBOX Murder Case

The jury has reached a verdict in the so-called Xbox murder case in Elmira. Akeem William was found guilty of second degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon. William shot Tiko Head in a confrontation over a stolen Xbox. William faces a sentence... Read More.

SUNY Broome Freshman Dies in Crash

A SUNY Broome freshman has died in a car crash. Campus officials say Miranda Gifford, of Rome, NY, died late Wednesday from injuries she sustained in a car crash. The school says Gifford was a Homeland Security major and an athlete for both... Read More.

Jury Deliberating in Child Sexual Assault Case

A jury is deliberating in the trial of an Endicott man accused of sexually assaulting a child. 36-year-old Joseph Lombardo is charged with predatory sexual assault of a child less than 13 years old and attempted rape.The jury deliberated for 4.5 hours Thursday afternoon,... Read More.

Drug Take Back Event a Great Success

The National Drug Take Back event run by CASA Trinity and the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office last Saturday was a great success. The total amount of unused and unwanted medications collected in a four hour period was approximately 131 pounds, with a street value... Read More.

‘Eddie Block Gang’ Member Sentenced

A member of the ‘Eddie Block Gang’ has been sentenced. Rashawn Cauthen received a ten year sentence on drug charges and an additional three years on a weapons charge. The sentences will be served consecutively. Cauthen was one of nine people arrested in... Read More.

Waverly Woman Charged with Assault

A Waverly woman has been charged with pouring boiling water on a man last month. 43-year-old Nichole Brown has been charged with felony Assault and Criminal Mischief, and Menacing. The victim was burned on his back. Brown also was a fugitive from justice in... Read More.

Dandy Employees Return Lost Wedding Ring to Owner

Employees at the Dandy Mini Mart in Nichols say that the wedding ring found in their bathroom, has been returned to the rightful owner. It went missing earlier this week. Employees were alerted to its disappearance when they received an anonymous call... Read More.

Ti-Ahwaga Theater Seeking Volunteers

The Ti-Ahwaga Theatre in Owego is looking for a few volunteers this coming weekend. On tap is the construction of the stage and set for ‘A Christmas Carol’. On Friday, November 3rd at 6:00PM, they need help clearing the stage from their last production.... Read More.

Manufacturing Training Program to Begin at SUNY Broome

SUNY Broome has a program starting for people interested in getting a job in manufacturing.  The program begins November 6th, and is only a few weeks long.  The program is free for displaced workers.  interested Candidates must qualify through the Broome-Tioga Workforce NY Office. ... Read More.