Teen Sentenced to Ten Years in Rape of Nurse

A teenager who raped a nurse at knife-point in the parking lot at UHS Wilson Hospital has been sentenced to ten years in prison. Brandon Corey, who was 16-years-old at the time of the crime in April 2016, was denied youthful offender status. Prosecutors... Read More.

Today is National Overdose Awareness Day

Today is National Overdose Awareness Day. The Tioga County Allies in Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will be hosting an event on Saturday, September 2nd from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm at the Tioga County Fair Grounds for Overdose Awareness Day and to kick off... Read More.

Two Arrested in Sale of Stolen Brake Drums

The New York State Police arrested 57-year-old Rusty McConnell and 41-year-old April Westbrook in the theft of 37 brake drums from Sandbox Logistics in Kirkwood. It is alleged that on several occasions McConnell and Westbrook had dropped off the stolen brake drums as scrap... Read More.

Ithaca Police to Conduct Classes on Distracted Driving

The Ithaca Police Officers will soon be providing a Distracted Driving Diversion Class to eligible first-time violators of New York State’s portable electronic device and cell phone laws. The class presents information about the dangers of distracted driving, and upon presenting proof of attendance... Read More.

Suspect Identified in Interstate 81 Car Chase

The State Police have identified the suspect in the Interstate 81 chase on Monday. 79-year-old Freddie Maliwacki Sr of Conklin, was travelling 93 miles per hour, when a state trooper attempted to pull him over. The suspect refused to stop and continued on several... Read More.

Assistance Requested in Endicott Arson Investigation

The New York State Police, Broome County Sheriff’s Office, and the United States Postal Service are investigating two arson incidents in Endicott. One occurred to a personal mailbox on W. Wendell St. and another occurred to a mail collection box at the corner... Read More.

Candor Man Sentenced to Ten Years

33-year-old Matthew Williams of Candor has been sentenced to six years in prison with ten years of post-release probation for sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl. Williams was found guilty in Tompkins County Court last May. He had purchased wine coolers for two twelve-year-olds... Read More.

No Injuries in Johnson City House Fire

A Johnson City family escaped an early morning house fire yesterday on Grand Avenue in the village. The house had major damage to the third floor and roof with water damage on the first and second floors. The family was alerted to the fire... Read More.

Ithaca Police Catch Burglars ‘In The Act’

Ithaca Police caught two suspects in the act of burglarizing a building on Center Street. Police received a report that two people were on the roof of the commercial building. The suspects tried to flee, but were apprehended in possession of burglar’s tools. 19-year-old... Read More.