One person has died from injuries after a crash in Kirkwood

One of the drivers involved in an early morning accident on Thursday in Kirkwood passed away over the weekend, according to the Broome County Sheriff's Office. 71-year-old James Church of Binghamton died from injuries he sustained in a head-on collision early Thursday morning at... Read More.

3rd-annual “Festa Italiana” Wednesday in Owego

Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga will hold their third-annual "Festa Italiana" at the Elks Lodge in Owego on Wednesday featuring a homemade pasta dinner prepared by guest chef Don Castellucci. Doors will open at 5pm while the program starts at 5:30pm featuring "Stories of... Read More.

Marks announces candidacy for Town Supervisor

An Owego native and local business owner has announced his candidacy for Town Supervisor. Jonathan Marks announced his candidacy with the creation of a Facebook page - "Jonathan Marks for Owego Town Supervisor." He will run on the Republican ticket, and plans to... Read More.

Food Bank of the Southern Tier named best in the nation

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier has been named the best in the nation by Feeding America, the country's largest hunger-relief organization. The Food Bank works with 165 member agencies to deliver food to 16,000 people each week across the region and... Read More.

TC Health Dept warning about mosquitoes

With the unofficial start of summer in the Southern Tier, the Tioga County Health Department is warning residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes and the potential diseases they may carry. If you go outside, make sure you wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and... Read More.

BGM back open today, receives federal grant for emergency services

The Greater Binghamton Airport is back open today after a month-long runway reconstruction project. Yesterday, Congresswoman Claudia Tenney announced that the airport will receive a $588,000 grant to pay for 12 sets of replacement protective equipment, 12 sets of self-contained breathing apparatus, and a... Read More.

Winning Take 5 ticket purchased in Owego

Someone who bought a Take 5 ticket in Owego has won the top prize. The New York Lottery says a ticket bought at the Tops Market had all five winning numbers from Tuesday's drawing. The winning numbers were 6, 14, 15, 23, 28 and... Read More.

Tioga Arts Council hosting three events this Friday

It's that time of the year again, as the Tioga Arts Council is preparing to "Yarn Bomb" the trees on the Tioga County Courthouse Square. Volunteers will work together to cover whole trees with brightly-colored yarn during this Friday's "Art Walk." Also Friday,... Read More.

OPD responded to three overdoses last week

The Owego Police Department responded to three different people suffering drug overdoses last week in the village. It started Sunday, May 21, when officers were dispatched to Paige Street for a report of an 18-year-old overdosing on synthetic marijuana. The next day, OPD... Read More.

The Agency received two awards from NYS

The Agency recently received two top honors from the state's Economic Development Council. The group that operates Broome County's Industrial Development Agency and Local Development Corporation received the Large Project of the Year Award for their work to secure a $100 million Dick's Sporting... Read More.

Attempted arson in Johnson City

An Endwell man is facing charges in Johnson City after police say he tried to set fire to a multi-family apartment building on Monday. Police accuse 42-year-old Belven Fajardo of trying to set fire to 197 Grand Avenue with two Molotov Cocktails just before... Read More.