Jury Selection Began Yesterday in Tioga Homicide Trial

Jury selection began yesterday in the murder trial of the Town of Tioga man accused of stabbing his housemate to death. Douglas Every is accused of stabbing and killing his housemate Milton Jump in October 2013. The Tioga County Sheriff's Office responded to Every's... Read More.

Garage Fire in Apalachin

There was a garage fire this morning on South Apalachin Road in Apalachin. The call came in about 5:45 this morning. Reports are that the Apalachin Fire Department has the fire under control on South Apalachin Road.

Veterans Day Memorials Marked in Tioga County

The Veterans Day event in Owego took place yesterday. A ceremony to honor vets, those missing in action, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice was held at the Tioga County Veterans Memorial outside of the Tioga County Courthouse. Here's Jim Raftus from the... Read More.

Price Chopper To Become ‘Market 32’

The Golub Corporation on Tuesday unveiled a plan to convert its current fleet of Price Chopper stores by changing the name and banners to Market 32. The company said the new brand will change food shopping for its customers by modernizing its stores and... Read More.

Meth Arrests Made in Two Separate Incidents

The Waverly Police Department reports the arrest of a Trumansburg man for three felonies involving a mobile meth lab that was located on Waverly Street, in the Village of Waverly back in April. Joshua Edward Donahue, who is being held at the Tompkins County... Read More.

Veteran’s Day Observed Throughout Region

Owego and Tioga County will mark Veterans Day 2014 at 11 a.m. today at the Tioga County Veterans Memorial on its 27th anniversary of dedication. Veterans request all citizens to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on the 96th anniversary of the... Read More.

Casino Selection Decision Delayed to Month End

A decision on what business would get the casino license in the Southern Tier was expected by Mid-November, but that timeline may have changed. The five-member New York State Gaming Facility Location Board met Monday morning in New York City. The board discussed the... Read More.

Waverly Dance Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault

A dance teacher in Tioga County has been accused of sexual assault against a young child, according to the Waverly Police Department. Julie Kay Werkheiser of Waverly, was arrested on Nov. 8 following a lengthy investigation into the allegations. Police had a warrant for... Read More.

Family Rebuilding After Devastating Fire

A month after a devastating fire took everything they owned, the Butlers are in the process of rebuilding with a little help from the community. A benefit to raise money for Rick and Jess Butler, and their two daughters, was held at the Owego... Read More.

Travel Advisories for This Week

Travel advisories this week. Front Street in Binghamton will have periodic, alternating lane closures between Prospect Street and Buhveer Street. The work will be performed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. today and tomorrow. State Route 17 eastbound between the Airport Road and Front... Read More.