Autopsy Scheduled for Dead Body Found Over the Weekend

An autopsy has been scheduled today for the body which was found in Overton Township on Friday. The body was found Friday night on the banks of Schrader Creek. The body has yet to be identified, due to significant decomposition.

Two Suspects Sought in Little Meadows Robbery

Police are searching for two suspects following an armed robbery at a tobacco store in Little Meadows. The robbery occurred at Smart Choice Tobacco on Saturday at around 8PM. At that time, a gray Dodge Ram pickup truck approached the store. One suspect entered... Read More.

More Information Released in Pedestrian Accident in Owego

More information has been released on the vehicle-versus-pedestrian accident which occurred in the Village of Owego on Wednesday. The Owego Police Department says that 32-year-old Joshua Brown of Owego was driving south on North Avenue when he struck 59-year-old Gene Johns, also of Owego.... Read More.

Another Arrest in Narcotics Related Death

The Owego Police Department has made another arrest in connection to an accidental narcotics related death. Authorities have charged a 16-year-old male from Candor with a felony count of aiding and abetting after he criminally injected a narcotic drug. The individual who was injected... Read More.

Woman to be Paid $1.6 Million by NYS

The State of New York will pay $1.6 Million to a woman who was hit by a state trooper while riding her bicycle in Whitney Point. Mary-Margaret Smith of Virginia was visiting family in the area on July 5th, 2010 when the accident occurred... Read More.

Pedestrian Hit in Owego

A pedestrian was hit in the Village of Owego last night. The accident occurred at around 8:15PM in front of Gospel Chapel on North Avenue. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital for injuries. The driver of the car was also being treated on-scene... Read More.

Name Released in Fatal Town of Barton Crash

More information has been released on the car accident in the Town of Barton on Tuesday which left a mother dead. Authorities say that 41-year-old Deborah Reynolds of Athens was travelling on Dean Creek Road when she lost control of her vehicle, leaving the... Read More.

PA House Passes Bill to Legalize Medical Marijuana

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana. The House made 200 amendments to the bill which came through their door from the Pennsylvania Senate. The Senate will now have to vote to approve these amendments before it heads... Read More.

County Health Rankings Released

Tioga County places 36th out of 62 counties in New York in health rankings. The county did well in the areas of social and economic factors, as violent crime rate is low, and the rate of those who are uninsured is also low. However,... Read More.

Steve May Wins Village of Owego Mayoral Election

Owego has a new mayor after village residents elected Steve May yesterday. May defeated incumbent Kevin Millar by 119 votes according to unofficial results. Millar had served the last two terms as village mayor. Three trustee seats were up for election and all were... Read More.

Man Pleads Guilty to Charges Surrounding Sayre Standoff

The man who caused a police standoff near Guthrie Hospital in Sayre last July has pleaded guilty to two of his charges. 34-year-old Duane Holloway of Sayre has plead guilty to two misdemeanor counts of possession of a prohibited offensive weapon. Each charge carries... Read More.

Car Accident in Town of Barton Fatal

Information is still coming in about a fatal crash in the Town of Barton. Emergency personnel responded to Dean Creek Road in the Town of Barton last night. A mother is said to have perished in the crash. Her three children were in the... Read More.