Tioga County Holds Emergency Vaccine Clinic Drill

The Tioga County Public Health Department invited members of the public and media to participate in a public health emergency training exercise. Tioga County is required to conduct a Point of Dispensing (POD) drill to test how effectively the county can vaccinate in the event of a... Read More.

Dick’s To Construct eCommerce Fulfillment Center in Conklin

Dick’s Sporting Goods will be constructing its first eCommerce fulfillment center in the Town of Conklin. The new facility will be 245,000 square feet and will be adjacent to their recently opened distribution center. The expansion will lead to approximately 500 new, full-time jobs over the next... Read More.

Three Nurses File Lawsuit Against Correctional Medical Care

Three nurses have filed a suit against Correctional Medical Care in Broome County Supreme Court. Three nurses allege that they were fired for refusing to falsify medical records at the Broome County Jail. CMC provides medical care at multiple correctional facilities. The nurses allege that they were... Read More.

Endicott Firefighter Injured in Arthur Avenue Fire

An Endicott firefighter was injured while fighting a fire on Arthur Avenue on Wednesday. The injury is minor and did not require a visit to the hospital. The firefighter’s leg went through a floor that was weakened by the fire. There were no other injuries. The single... Read More.

Public Asked to Participate in ‘POD’ Training Exercise

The Tioga County Public Health Director, Lisa McCafferty, is inviting the public to participate in a public health emergency training exercise. Tioga County is required to conduct a Point of Dispensing drill to test how effectively the county can vaccinate in the event of a communicable disease outbreak. The... Read More.

Man Sentenced Following Meth Sale Conviction

44-year-old Shawn Terry of Owego was sentenced on Monday for a felony conviction of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Terry will serve 7 years in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision. Terry is alleged to have sold methamphetamine. Two convictions on similar charges will... Read More.

Former Cornell Student Sentenced in Financial Aid Fraud

A former Cornell University student will have to repay $70,000 after being sentenced to 5 years probation and a fine of $1,000. 26-year-old Cavya Chandra of Indiana pled guilty to federal student loan fraud and was sentenced Monday. When Chandra was denied admission to Cornell in 2008, she gained acceptance... Read More.

Garbage Fire Burns Five Acres

Firefighters from the Killawog Fire department fought a garbage fire on the Tioga-Broome County line in the town of Lisle. Five acres were burned on Grant House Road. The fire was started by a person burning garbage. The New York State DEC reminds everyone that garbage burning is banned... Read More.

Port Crane Man Arrested for Assault, Reckless Endangerment

The New York State Police have arrested 37-year-old Christopher Ramey of Port Crane, for felony Assault, Reckless Endangerment, and several misdemeanors. Troopers were dispatched to a dispute where a victim was struck by a vehicle. The investigation revealed that Ramey became angry after an argument and spun his tires while... Read More.

No Injuries in Owego Tractor Trailer Fire

A Weitsman tractor trailer operating on upper North Avenue in Owego caught fire Monday afternoon. The tractor trailer was hauling crushed cars to the shredding facility on Route 38 when it caught fire near the Kwik Fill gas station. Owego Firefighters requested assistance from Candor Fire to... Read More.