Owego-Bing
Fatal Motorcycle Accident in Harpursville; Victim’s Identified in Nanticoke Crash
Broome County Sheriff’s say they responded to Cafferty Road in Harpursville on Friday for a motorcycle accident. The 2003 Harley was not able to negotiate a left turn and left the roadway into a field. A passerby saw the motorcycle in the field and called 911. 57-year-old Keith Bernhardsen... Read More.
Binghamton Police Investigating Multiple Burglaries of Vacant Homes
The Binghamton Police Department is continuing its investigations of residential neighborhood burglaries to vacant homes. The investigation has determined that over 25 burglaries of this type have occurred over the last several weeks. Locations targeted have been on the South, East and West sides of the City of... Read More.
IPD Seeks Information on Subject of Welfare Check
Yesterday morning, the Ithaca Police Department received a welfare check request on the West Hill. A white female knocked on the doors of at least two separate residences and acted “strangely” during the interactions with the residents of each house. The Ithaca Police Department would like to... Read More.
Indictment Made in March Manslaughter
A Broome County Grand Jury has indicted 42-year-old Miguel Manchion in the death of Lazar Jones last March. Jones was hit by a glass mug, resulting in fatal injuries. Manchion was charged with two counts of felony Manslaughter and also felony Assault.
Doris B. Scott Bandshell To Be Rededicated
On the Fourth of July, the Doris B. Scott Memorial bandshell in Hickories Park in Owego will be rededicated. Major funding for the bandshell was obtained by the late Senator Thomas Libous, the family of Doris B. Scott, and the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation. Following the rededication,... Read More.
Tioga County Selects Vendor for new Mobile Dental Vehicle
Tioga County has announced that Medical Coaches of Oneonta has been selected to build the new Tioga Mobile Dental Vehicle. Multiple proposals were received and evaluated. It was determined that Medical Coaches’ proposal best met the needs of the County. Tioga Mobile Dental Program has served over 10,000... Read More.
Final Prep Being Made for Strawberry Festival
The village of Owego is completing final preparations for the 38th annual Strawberry Festival this weekend. The festival begins this afternoon with the Miss Strawberry Pageant at 5pm, Strawberry Shake 5k at 6:15, Wine and Beer Tasting, Stone Senate playing the main stage on the south lawn of the Court... Read More.
Broome County Announces Small Business Lending Program
Broome County has announced a new small business lending program. The program, called the Broome BR+E Fund is designed to stimulate creation and expansion of small businesses, as well as retain and/or create jobs in Broome County. Eligible businesses may finance up to 90% of a project’s cost not to... Read More.
Victims of Colesville Accident Identified
Broome County officials have released more information on Tuesday evening’s fatal accident in Colesville. The investigation determined that a GMC pickup truck was travelling west on Colesville Road, when a Subaru entered the intersection for an unknown reason and was struck by the pickup. The pickup hit the... Read More.
No Injuries in Vestal Apartment Building Fire
Authorities responded to the scene of a fire on Front Street in Vestal Wednesday night. The fire started in the kitchen of one apartment in a 3 apartment building. The fire was put out around 7 p.m. One person was in the apartment when the fire began, and got out safely. Vestal... Read More.
Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is Re-Accredited
The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has been successfully re-accredited by New York State. The Office has been accredited since 1998. The patrol division was commended for their performance in the process. The re-accreditation is undergone every five years.
