Apalachin Man Killed Sunday in Route 17W Motorcycle Crash

PETER J. VASILOPOULOS, 26 years old of Apalachin, died in a mototcycle crash Sunday, August 4 around 5:17pm. Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a serious injury motorcycle accident on Route 17W, just west of Exit 69. Responding deputies arrived and assisted civilians and... Read More.

Fuddy Duddy’s Welcome New Owners to Owego Shop

In January 2019, Suzan and David Williams, owners of Fuddy Duddy’s Fudge and Confectionery, announced their intention to sell their beloved business that they nurtured for over 10 years. After a lengthy search for the “right” party to carry on the tradition, it has... Read More.

Johnson City Police: Man Charged with Child Assault

On Friday, a juvenile female reported to Johnson City police that an adult committed sexual crimes against her in May 2019 at a residence on North Hudson Street. Following the execution of a search warrant and recovery of evidence, Johnson City detectives arrested Jack... Read More.

Owego Police: Homeless Man Made Meth in Storage Unit

On Monday at approximately 11pm, Owego Police Department on routine patrol located a vehicle parked in the Tijeras Storage Plaza, 103 Southside Drive. Further investigation found a man -- later identified as JOSEPH D. ARMBRUSTER, DOB 1-06-1971, who is homeless -- semi-conscious in a... Read More.

Vestal Woman Charged with Larceny at Riverview Manor

On June 27, Owego police began investigating a reported fraud case at the Riverview Manor Nursing Facility located in Owego. The incident was reported by senior staff who had found an employee theft of several thousand dollars over the past few months.On July 24,... Read More.

Driver Crashes into Highway Truck in Broome County

New York State Police at Binghamton responded to a crash Tuesday at 2:50pm on Interstate 88 in the Town of Fenton, Broome County.  An investigation revealed  Douglas A. Peters, age 55 of Amsterdam, NY, was operating a 2013 Toyota Sienna when he rear-ended an... Read More.

Baratta: Green, E.Temple & Delphine to Be Milled

FROM MAYOR MIKE BARATTA: On Thursday August 1, Friday August 2 and Monday August 5, three  streets in the Village of Owego will be milled in preparation for re-paving.East Temple, Green St., Delphine St.Green, E. Temple and Delphine in Owego to Be Milled These streets will... Read More.

Village of Owego Police Report These Recent Arrests

On 06/23/2019 Jacob Irvine, 26, of Owego, was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor vehicle, Misdemeanor. Irvine is to appear in Village of Owego Court at a later date to answer the charge.On 06/25/2019 Robert Noe, 34, of Barton, was arrested for... Read More.