VFW has van available for disabled veterans

The VFW in Owego has recently received a handicapped-accessible van and would like to give it to a disabled veteran in Tioga County to use."They can keep it as long as they need it, and when they don't need it anymore, then they can... Read More.

Gov. Wolf announces budget proposal

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf released his proposed state budget yesterday. The $32.3 billion proposal would close the state's $2.8 billion deficit through cuts and agency consolidation. The governor also wants to levy a new tax on natural gas drilling and require... Read More.

OFD announces 5th-annual golf tourney

Teams are now being accepted for the fifth-annual Owego Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament. The event will be held on May 13 at the Pheasant Hill Country Club in Owego. The tournament annually raises funds for the Village of Owego Fire... Read More.

Binghamton Police looking for armed robbery suspect

Binghamton Police are looking for one of the men responsible for an armed robbery of a Chinese restaurant. Brothers Brian and Brad Chase are accused of robbing the Far East Chinese Restaurant on the city's South Side Jan. 29. Binghamton Police... Read More.

Third valley mayor will not run for re-election

A third mayor in the Valley has announced that he will not seek re-election this year. Sayre Mayor Denny Thomas announced yesterday that he will not be seeking a fourth term as mayor, after spending the last 12 years in charge of the borough.... Read More.

Man charged with threatening girlfriend with knife

A Broome County man is facing charges after allegedly threatening his girlfriend with a knife early Sunday. The Broome County Sheriff's Office say 19-year-old Walter Yates got into a fight with his girlfriend just after 1:30am Sunday, hit the woman, and then threatened her... Read More.

IDA grant to help Owego Harford Railroad

The Owego Harford Railroad will receive state funds to rehabilitate their rail yard and make improvements to their tracks. The Tioga County Industrial Development Agency received a state grant late last week, which will be used to cover 70 percent or $740,000 of the... Read More.

Broome appoints special prosecutor for welfare cases

Broome County has appointed a special prosecutor to deal with welfare fraud. The county has more than 60,000 residents receiving some kind of assistance and while District Attorney Steve Cornwell and County Executive Jason Garnar say the majority of those people... Read More.

OACSD bus sustains dent, scratches in Apalachin

No one was injured, but an Owego-Apalachin School District bus was left with some minor damage after an accident in Apalachin yesterday. Around 7am, the district says a bus was stopped to pick up a student in the area of 108... Read More.

JCC in Vestal evacuated after bomb threat

The Jewish Community Center in Vestal was evacuated yesterday around 10:45am after a bomb threat. Vestal Police say the threat was called directly to the JCC. The building was searched, and it was determined that the threat was a hoax. Police say dozens of... Read More.

Lockheed Martin receives $66 million in new contracts

Lockheed Martin in Owego has been awarded $66 million in new contracts from the US Navy. The money will be used to create and deliver upgraded radar kits for the Navy's helicopters and also integrate advanced warfare electronic technology, according to... Read More.

Restore NY funding coming to local villages

Owego, Newark Valley, and Endicott are just a few of the local beneficiaries of $40 million in Restore New York grants. The Village of Owego has been awarded $500,000 for a gateway project in the historic district, while the Village of Newark Valley will... Read More.