Spencer-VanEtten and Dryden Receive State Grants

New York State has announced $15 million has been awarded to 32 school districts to increase access to high-quality pre-kindergarten for over 2,000 three- and four-year-old children across New York. This funding will support the expansion of pre-kindergarten to these districts as part of... Read More.

Binghamton Police Make Donation to the American Cancer Society

Binghamton Police Officers were engaged in efforts to increase breast cancer and prostate cancer awareness throughout October and November. The officers wore pink badges in October and grew beards in November. Their efforts raised $5,376 for the American Cancer Society.

Pair Indicted Following Drug Bust in Deposit

A Broome County Grand Jury handed up a 14-count drug indictment against Marlon Graham and Johnnah DeGraw of Deposit yesterday. WEBO reported their arrest on Tuesday. They were found in possession of a kilo of heroin, a kilo of fentanyl, and two kilos of... Read More.

Michael Baker Appointed Broome Public Defender

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar announced Tuesday the appointment of Michael Baker as Broome County Public Defender. The County Executive’s selection was made after a thorough search and interview process by the Broome County Public Defender Merit Selection Committee.Garnar said, “Mike was the top... Read More.

Ithaca Police Charge Father with Assault of Son

On October 4, 2018, Ithaca Police Department officers initiated an investigation involving the assault of a three-year old child. Officers determined the child sustained significant injuries while in the custody of his father, Joshua Barnes.The child was taken to a local hospital for... Read More.

Major Drug Bust at Deposit Residence

There was a major drug bust at a residence in Deposit on Friday. The Broome county special Investigations Task Force executed a search warrant and seized over 2 pounds of heroin, over 2 pounds of fentanyl, almost 4 ½ pounds of methamphetamine, as well... Read More.

Tioga County Health Reminds About Health Survey

The Tioga County Health Department has issued a reminder to participate in their community health survey. Each survey will receive an entry into a drawing for a $50 gas card. You can access the survey on the Tioga County Public Health Facebook site.

Festival of Lights Set for December 7th

The Village of Owego has scheduled the annual Lights on the River Festival for Friday, December 7th from 4PM to 9PM. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM from Draper Park. Court Street Bridge, Park Street and Front Street from Church Street to... Read More.

Fatal Fire Ruled Accidental

Tioga County fire investigators have ruled a fatal fire in Barton as accidental, though no specific cause was determined. The 71-year-old resident of the home on Ridge Road was found in the home several hours after the fire was extinguished.

Construction Begins on Canal Plaza Project

Construction has begun on the $20.5 million Canal Plaza project in Binghamton. The affordable housing development will deliver 48 apartments and new commercial space to Binghamton’s North Side. The property is currently a brownfield. Canal Plaza will provide housing to low-, very low- and... Read More.