American Red Cross Partners with New York State

The American Red Cross has partnered with New York State to offer a free class for all state residents. The course is being offered through what is called the Citizen Preparedness Corp Program. The course teaches how to prepare, respond, and recover from disasters.The... Read More.

Bail Set for Shooting Suspect

Bail has been set at $50,000 cash bail or $100,000 bond, for 29-year-old Francisco Maysonette. Maysonette has been accused of critically injuring a 44-year-old male victim in a shooting incident which occurred in Johnson City on January 10th. Maysonette has been charged with second... Read More.

House Fire in South Creek Township

Several fire departments responded to a house fire in South Creek Township. Fire officials say  that the house on Route 14 sustained heavy water damage and charring, however, it is salvageable. Residents were home at the time of the blaze, but smelled the smoke... Read More.

UE Gives Update on Linnaeus W. West Project

With Owego Elementary students no longer attending classes at Linnaeus W. West, the Union-Endicott School District is continuing in their plan to repurpose the space on Union Center Maine Highway in West Corners. Plans are still being developed to turn the building into an... Read More.

Convenience Store in Athens Robbed at Knife Point

A convenience store in Athens was robbed at knife point. Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident, including 19-year-old Christian Firestine of Sayre, 32-year-old Johnathan Weasner and 17-year-old Jacob Winslow, both of Waverly. Police say that two of the men went... Read More.

Dr. Stenger to Hold URI Forum

The President of Binghamton University, and co-chair of the Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council, Dr. Harvey Stenger will be holding a forum on Wednesday to discuss the Upstate Revitalization Initiative as it moves forward. Late last year, the Southern Tier region was among... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Indicted

A Newark Valley man has been indicted on a charge of criminally negligent homicide. 65-year-old Raymond Ellis Sr. was arrested earlier this month after police say he sold drugs to a female who later overdosed. The female was found dead at the Skylark Motel... Read More.

Trial Date Set for Upton

A date has been set for the trial of a man who is accused of intentionally hitting and killing a New York State Trooper with his vehicle. Almond Upton of Florida will head to court on July 5th to face a charge of first-degree... Read More.

OA School District Holds Budget Forum

The Owego-Apalachin Central School District is looking to increase their budget for this coming school year. The district board held a public budget forum last night where it was announced that the district is looking to increase spending over $430,000. The increase would help... Read More.

Bradford County Man Accused of Sexual Contact with a Minor

A man from Smithfield Township is behind bars on $100,000 bail after he has been accused of having sexual contact with a minor. 28-year-old Justin Sabin has been charged by Pennsylvania State Police after allegedly having sexual contact with a five-year-old female. He has... Read More.

Drug Awareness Night in Newark Valley

With drug abuse still a major issue for residents all around the Twin Tiers, a Drug Awareness Night is being held in Newark Valley on Wednesday at 7PM. The community outreach event is being held at the Newark Valley United Church of Christ on... Read More.