Tioga County Budget Vote Tonight

The Tioga County Legislature will vote today on their budget proposal for 2016. The proposal includes a tax levy increase of 2% with a total budget of $77.5 Million. About $64.3 Million dollars of that though is state mandated spending, meaning the county cannot... Read More.

OA Teacher Receives Regional Recognition

An Owego Apalachin Middle School teacher is being recognized with a regional award. Nathan Brown has been recognized as New York State Technology Engineering Educator's Association's regional teacher of the year. Brown received this award based on his application of state and national curricula... Read More.

Fenton Man Charged with Burglary

Johnson City Police have made an arrest in connection to the burglary of a business. 33-year-old Mark Ingraham of Fenton was arrested after police linked him to forensic evidence at the crime scene. The burglary is said to have occurred back on October 14th... Read More.

Wreaths Across America Ceremony Scheduled for Tomorrow

A special ceremony at noon tomorrow at the Veterans Memorial at Court House Square in Owego will kick off a very special undertaking in our area. Wreaths Across America has a mission of placing a wreath on every veteran's grave this holiday season. Locally,... Read More.

Southern Tier wins $500M for economic development

New York State announced Thursday that the Southern Tier will receive $500 million over the next three years for economic development. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that the Southern Tier, the Finger Lakes, and Central New York regions will evenly split a total award... Read More.

Groundbreaking held for new housing project in Owego

Local officials held a groundbreaking ceremony at the new Owego Gardens senior housing project in Owego on Thursday. The $12.5 million community will include 62 one and two-bedroom apartments off Southside Drive in the Village of Owego. The project is aimed at providing affordable housing... Read More.

UPDATED: Tioga County Legislator Passes Away

A Tioga County Legislator has died. District 5 representative Raymond Case passed away this week at the age of 68 after an illness. Case was first appointed to the legislature in 2012 to fill an open seat and just won re-election for a new... Read More.

Lawsuit Against Gas Drilling Company in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Attorney General Kathleen Kane is filing a lawsuit against a major gas drilling company on behalf of several Pennsylvania residents. According to the attorney general's office, the lawsuit was filed against Chesapeake Energy, after an investigation revealed that landowners who allowed the... Read More.

Libous Appeals Felony Conviction and Sentence

Former Senator Tom Libous is appealing both his felony conviction and sentence. Libous was convicted of lying to the FBI in July, and was sentenced to house arrest, probation, and a $50,000 fine in November. Libous' Attorney did not release a reason for the... Read More.