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New York State Police identify victim in fatal crash in Cortland

Tuesday, June 16 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Police have released the identity of the victim in a fatal motorcycle crash in Cortland last weekend. According to police, 26-year-old Christopher D. Messerlie of Watertown was killed in the accident on Saturday. The victim was driving south on Interstate 81 in... Read More.

Owego considering raising parking ticket fees for first time in decades

Tuesday, June 16 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Owego is proposing an increase to parking ticket fees for the first time in decades. The current parking ticket fees are $10. The proposed change would increase that cost to $50 for vehicles that park too long in timed spots in the... Read More.

Two men charged following shooting in Binghamton

Tuesday, June 16 by Pat McDonald

Two men are facing felony charges following a shooting in Binghamton over the weekend. According to Binghamton Police, 53-year-old Binghamton resident Stanley A. Degroat has been charged with attempted murder in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon and other related crimes. Forty-seven year old... Read More.

Strawberry Festival returns to Owego this week

Monday, June 15 by Pat McDonald

The 44th Annual Owego Strawberry Festival is set for this weekend. The popular event kicks off on Thursday, with a 5K Walk and Run at Hickories Park in Owego. There will be over 20 bands on several stages throughout the Strawberry Festival, including the Block Party... Read More.

Tioga County Board of Elections urges voters to send in mail and absentee ballots early

Monday, June 15 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Board of Elections is encouraging voters to return early mail and absentee ballots for the June 2026 Primary Election as soon as possible following recent changes to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) postmark procedures that may affect how mail is dated and... Read More.

Lightning causes house fire in Broome County

Monday, June 15 by Pat McDonald

Lightning reportedly caused a house fire in the Town of Maine last week. First responders were called to a home on Farm to Market Road at around 7:30 pm on Thursday. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours. No injuries were reported from the incident. No further information... Read More.

Ithaca Police investigating stabbing incident

Monday, June 15 by Pat McDonald

The Ithaca Police Department is investigating a stabbing that left one person hospitalized last week. According to police, the incident occurred on the 300 block of Elmira Road at around 1:20 a.m. on Thursday. One victim was found with stab wounds to the hip and back.... Read More.

Union Pacific Big Boy steam train rolls into Twin Tiers

Friday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

The Union Pacific’s Big Boy steam locomotive rolled through the Twin Tiers on Thursday night. Crowds lined the streets from Elmira to Waverly to get a look at the historic train, which is leading the way as part of Union Pacific’s “America at 250” cross-country... Read More.

Sugar Ray to perform next week at Tioga Downs

Friday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

Pop rock band Sugar Ray will perform at Tioga Downs next week. The concert is set for 8 pm on Thursday, June 18. Led by singer Mark McGrath, Sugar Ray is known for songs like Fly, Every Morning, Someday and When It's Over. Later this summer, chart-topping... Read More.

Broome County Task Force announces major drug, gun bust

Friday, June 12 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force released more details on a major drug and weapons bust that took place last week in Johnson City. According to police, the case resulted in the seizure of ghost guns and hundreds of thousands of doses of... Read More.

Big Boy steam engine train to roll into Valley tonight

Thursday, June 11 by Pat McDonald

The Union Pacific "Big Boy" steam locomotive will be pulling into the Valley tonight. The Big Boy is scheduled to stop in Sayre at around 8 p.m. tonight. The train will be in the Valley overnight before departing at 9 a.m. on Friday and heading to... Read More.

One injured, two arrested following stabbing in Binghamton

Thursday, June 11 by Pat McDonald

One person was injured and two were arrested following a stabbing in Binghamton on Tuesday. According to Binghamton Police, 19-year-old Christopher D. Ricketts of Binghamton and 18-year-old Jeremiah W. Coqmard, Jr. of Johnson City were charged with felony assault in the first degree. The incident occurred... Read More.

Owego-Bing

New York State Police identify victim in fatal crash in Cortland

Owego considering raising parking ticket fees for first time in decades

Two men charged following shooting in Binghamton

Strawberry Festival returns to Owego this week

Tioga County Board of Elections urges voters to send in mail and absentee ballots early

Lightning causes house fire in Broome County

Ithaca Police investigating stabbing incident

Union Pacific Big Boy steam train rolls into Twin Tiers

Sugar Ray to perform next week at Tioga Downs

Broome County Task Force announces major drug, gun bust

Big Boy steam engine train to roll into Valley tonight

One injured, two arrested following stabbing in Binghamton

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