Tioga County Makes Recycling Easier

Tioga County has now made it easier to recycle. There's no longer any need to sort out your recyclables, as you can you just place them all together in your bin. They will then be picked up in what appears to be a garbage... Read More.

Tioga Downs Receives Tax Abatement Approval

Local officials met last night to decide whether or not they will grant a tax abatement package which would allow Tioga Downs to construct a six-story hotel and convention center. The Tioga county Industrial Development Agency's Board of Directors considered a resolution which would authorize... Read More.

Water Rate Increase Approved in Johnson City

Johnson City trustees have approved a water rate increase which will take effect next month. The water rate in Johnson City has been a flat rate for the past seven years, and many officials believe it has led to a mounting debt of almost... Read More.

Greenman Senior Center May Be Re-Purposed

The empty Greenman Senior Center in Binghamton could be bought and re-purposed. The building has been vacant since the heating and cooling system collapsed in the Fall of 2011. On Monday, the City Council passed a resolution to sell the building to "Opportunities for... Read More.

Barton Man Arrested for Harassment

Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a Barton man. 26-year-old Joshua Vanderpool of Old Barton Road was arrested on Friday and charged with Harassment according to a press release. This charge resulted from a domestic incident where Vanderpool allegedly punched the victim several... Read More.

Motocross Track Draws Crowd to Town Board meeting

A debate over a motocross track drew a full crowd to the Owego Town Board meeting. For nearly two hours Tuesday, residents headed to the microphone during the public comment period over whether trustees will issue the track a special permit. The owner... Read More.

Local Companies Affected by Sequester Cuts

The federal government's $85 billion in spending cuts may soon be felt close to home. Local defense companies in particular may be severely impacted by the cuts, as half of the $85 billion comes as slashes to military and defense spending. BAE Systems, a... Read More.

Candor Man Arrested for Threatening EMS Personnel

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office is reporting an incident involving emergency medical responders in Candor. 44-year-old James Rice of Stowell Avenue in Candor was arrested after he allegedly threatened Candor EMS personnel with a knife after a disagreement. The incident happened on Sunday February,... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Arrested

A Newark Valley man has been arrested for holding a woman against her will, and endangering the welfare of a child. 27-year-old Randy Cottrill Jr. was arrested by Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies after allegedly disabling the residence’s telephone while a female subject attempted to dial... Read More.

Endicott Man Arrested on Rape and Robbery Charges

An Endicott man has been arrested following an attempted rape and robbery investigation. Members of the Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 33-year-old Futahi Hampton of Exchange Street in Endicott following an investigation Sunday night. The Sheriff's Office responded to the area of 3 Delaware... Read More.

Three Arrested in Binghamton Drug Bust

A drug bust in Binghamton over the weekend results in the arrest of three men. 31-year-old Kenneth Washington, 39-year-old Kenneth Graham, and 19-year-old Diamond Santana were arrested on Friday after a no-knock search warrant at 32 Edwards Street in Binghamton. The Broome County Special Investigations... Read More.