Mead Farm “Sundaes at the Farm”

Hundreds of people turned out for Sundaes at the Farm this past Sunday in Tioga County.  The annual event which moves from farm to farm was hosted by the Mead Farm on Mead Road in Owego this year.  Attendees toured the active dairy farm,... Read More.

No Swimming at Robert Treman State Park

Due to the heavy rain, there is no swimming allowed at Robert Treman State Park in Ithaca. The health department requires lab tests on the water after an inch and a quarter of rain. E. coli levels are typically higher after a heavy rain.... Read More.

Drug Arrest in Binghamton

Two people were arrested following the execution of a narcotics search warrant by the Broome County Special Investigations Task Force at a Prospect Avenue residence in Binghamton.  Police recovered 20 grams of cocaine, a quantity of heroin, a cane sword, brass knuckles, and drug... Read More.

ENVIRONMENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION CALL FOR ENTRIES

The Broome County Environmental Management Council (EMC) invites amateur photographers and students to submit photographs for the 2018 Joyce K.L. Smith Environmental Photography Competition. This year’s event marks the 18th year of this long-running competition and exhibit. The event aims to raise awareness about the beauty of Broome... Read More.

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.