Grants Announced for Local Emergency Services

State Senator Fred Akshar announced that two dozen area fire departments and emergency squads will be receiving grants totaling $125,000. 6 Tioga County departments received $5,000. They include: Apalachin Fire Department, Inc.-- $5,000-- New SCBA air tanks Campville Fire Department, Inc.-- $5,000-- Wireless... Read More.

Marijuana Growing Operation Uncovered in Owego

The State Police have uncovered a marijuana growing operation on an island in the Susquehanna River in Owego. The state Police posted a photo on Facebook on Thursday without identifying which island was the target. An estimated $30,000 was eradicated in the operation, which... Read More.

Endicott Man Convicted of Abusing Children

50-year-old Michael Gumaer of Endicott has been convicted of eight counts related to sexually abusing children at his home. Earlier this year, Gumaer was sentenced to twenty-five years in a case involving an attack on a twelve year old girl. He is scheduled to... Read More.

Sentence Handed Down in Death Of BU Student

26-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui has been sentenced in the death of Binghamton University student Stefani Lineva last December. Lineva was found dead on the median of Route 434 near Pennsylvania Avenue. The man pled guilty to leaving the scene of the accident. He has been... Read More.

JC Man Charged with Felony Assault

Johnson City Police have arrested 27-year-old Loren Loftus of Johnson City. Loftus is accused of striking another person in the head with a metal pipe outside a residence on Floral Avenue. He is charged with felony Assault and felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon.The... Read More.

BC United Way Executive Director Resigns

The United Way of Broome County has announced that executive director Robin Alpaugh has resigned effective immediately. Lori-Anne Welch, the Director of Resource Development at the United Way, has been named the interim Director, while a search for a replacement is initiated. No specific... Read More.

Multiple Arrests Made in ‘Operation Hailstorm’

Three separate search warrants were served in Waverly Wednesday. The warrants were issued by the Tioga County Court as part of Operation Hailstorm. 3 ½ pounds of crystal meth, 2 ounces of cocaine, approximately $50,000, digital scales, packaging materials, metal knuckles, a metal... Read More.

Jeffrey Buckler Named BC Fire Coordinator

Jeffrey Buckler has been named the new acting County Fire Coordinator by Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. Buckler is currently the chief of the Harpursville Fire Department. He has been a firefighter for 28 years and has been an EMT for 25 years. Buckler... Read More.