American Red Cross Opens Shelter in Waverly

Volunteers from the American Red Cross are opening a shelter at Waverly Village Hall, 32 Ithaca Street, Waverly, for residents displaced following flooding Wednesday. Area residents affected by the flood are welcome to either stay at the shelter or stop by the facility, as... Read More.

April the Giraffe is Pregnant Again

April the Giraffe is pregnant again. April resides at the Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville. The birth of April’s calf Tajiri became an internet sensation, with 14 million people watching the ‘giraffe cam’. The new calf is expected this Spring.

Owego Power Failure Caused by Falling Tree

A wide-reaching power outage in Tioga County yesterday was caused by a large tree that fell on two power lines near an Owego substation. Power was restored by about 5PM. Initially, half the NYSEG customers in all of Tioga County were without power.

Lithium Battery Factory to Open in Endicott

Lithium batteries will soon be made at Endicott’s Huron Campus. Imperium3 will begin production next year. The venture expects to create 250 jobs in the next few years. Production will utilize green technology. Hiring will begin in 2019.

Update: Global Leadership Now in Owego

As the conference unfolds, 12 girls from around the area are being taught about the role of confidence in character building. Penny Bartlow, founder of GLN, has been leading this initiative to empower adolescent girls and equip them with leadership skills for 5 years.... Read More.

Meth Lab Busted in Vestal

The Vestal Police found a one-pot meth lab in a residence on Radcliffe Boulevard Sunday morning. An unidentified suspect was taken into custody. Charges are going to be filed.

Tioga County Sheriff Seeking Recruits

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is looking for deputies. Tioga County will be giving a civil service exam for Deputy Sheriff on September 15th. Anyone who has an application in by the August 2nd deadline will be eligible to take the physical fitness screening... Read More.

Red Panda Born at Binghamton Zoo

The Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park has announced the birth of a red panda cub born on Saturday, July 7th, to parents Mei-Li and Ferguson. The red panda is listed as endangered because its population has declined by 50% over the past 20 years.... Read More.

Tailgate Tioga Scheduled for October 18th

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has set the date for the Second Annual Tailgate Tioga.  This indoor tailgate party will take place Thursday, October 18th, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the VFW on Main Street in Owego.  Attendees will be treated to a pregame... Read More.

Tractor Trailer Rollover on Route 17

Authorities responded to a tractor-trailer rollover near Harry L. Drive and Airport Road in the Town of Dickinson Sunday night. The tractor-trailer crashed on the 71 North exit ramp on Route 17 West.  Officials say the driver sustained minor injuries.  Authorities say the tractor-trailer, carrying... Read More.