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Tioga Downs Competitor Receives Resolution

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The Wilmot Casino & Resort, a direct competitor with Tioga Downs and Traditions Resort for a casino license, has officially received a resolution of approval from the town in which it plans to build if awarded the license. The Tyre Town Board unanimously approved... Read More.

Cause of Ellis Brothers Fire Officially Unknown

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Investigators have determined that the cause of the fire that destroyed the Ellis Brothers Furniture store in Binghamton will remain unknown. Foul play was never suspected, but the investigation by the Binghamton Fire Marshal's Office was officially closed this week with no final cause.... Read More.

Ithaca Man Collides Head-On with Police Chief, Flees

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Ithaca Police are searching for an Ithaca man who allegedly crashed head-on into an unmarked department vehicle driven by the department's chief. Chief John Barber was traveling east on West Clinton Street when he was struck head-on by a car driven by 23-year-old Christopher... Read More.

Details Released on Texas Fugitive on Route 17

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A Texas fugitive was arrested by New York State Police following a traffic stop on State Route 17 in Vestal. As originally reported on Thursday, troopers arrested 32-year-old Keith Curran of Arlington, Texas on Wednesday after he was found to have an active warrant... Read More.

Health Department Warns of Rabid Fox

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The Broome County Health Department is warning residents to be alert after a fox that may have bitten multiple people last weekend tested positive for rabies. Five people are being treated after two separate incidents involving contact with a fox. There is no way... Read More.

Owego Strawberry Festival Events and Street Closings

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With the Owego Strawberry Festival just over a week away, the Chief of the Owego Police Department, Karen Vinti, would like to remind festival attendees that certain streets will be closed and detours will be in place. For Friday evening's fireworks display on June... Read More.

Street Closures for Owego Strawberry Festival

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With the street closures and traffic changes for the festival, Chief Vinti would also like to inform the public that vehicles need to be removed from certain streets by 1 o'clock in the morning on Saturday, June 21st, or they will be towed at... Read More.

OFA Inducts Three New Members to Wall of Fame

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The Owego Free Academy Wall of Fame saw its three newest members inducted Wednesday night. David Beere, OFA Class of 1936, Tom Bryant, OFA Class of 1968, and Dean Smith, OFA Class of 1974 were all inducted. Beere was inducted as a student and... Read More.

Grand Larceny Charges for Nichols Man

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A Nichols man is facing grand larceny charges after his involvement in what is being described as a work scam. 31-year-old Theodore Cooper is accused of taking thousands of dollars for a paving job without ever completing the work.According to Broome County sheriff's deputies,... Read More.

Endicott Man Impersonates Veteran

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An Endicott man was arrested on Wednesday after he gave a false name to investigating deputies after he was observed panhandling on East Main Street in the Town of Union. Deputies spotted 33-year-old Clinton Taylor dressed in military camouflage holding a sign begging for... Read More.

Plans in Place for Broome County Jail Expansion

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Broome County has a timetable in place for the much-anticipated expansion of the county's jail. Construction is scheduled to begin in February of 2016, assuming drawings of the plans are approved by the New York State Commission of Corrections. According to county officials, overcrowding... Read More.

Resolution Fails to Keep Mental Health Clinic Open

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A resolution to keep the Broome County Mental Health Clinic open for another two years was defeated. The Broome County Legislature's Health and Human Services committee did not pass the resolution, which was introduced by democrats in the legislature. Had the resolution passed, it... Read More.
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