Mayor fires two employees after storm response

Binghamton Mayor Rich David has fired the two people in charge of Public Works and says they will look at overhauling the department's policies following multiple complaints that the city took too long to clear roads after the Blizzard of 2017. Mayor David says... Read More.

Spencer man arrested for stealing guns

A Spencer man is facing grand larceny charges after taking five long guns from another property. The Tioga County Sheriff's Office took 21-year-old Brandon Schmeltz in custody on Saturday. In addition to the theft, he is also accused of failing to... Read More.

Binghamton woman accused of murder

A Binghamton woman is facing murder charges, accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death during a domestic dispute yesterday morning. Police say there were two young children inside the home during the incident. 27-year-old Liz Ayala is now charged with murder... Read More.

Village Election Results

It was close, but the Taxpayers First Party swept all three trustee positions up for election in Owego yesterday, meaning that the party now has all six seats on the village board and the mayor position. Ken Henson beat out incumbent Phoebe Morris 212-192... Read More.

Tioga Arts Council on WEBO

The Tioga Arts Council is now accepting submissions for the fifth-annual artfully SQUARED collaborative art exhibition. Artists are urged to use any medium that makes a 7-inch square to create an original piece of artwork and donate it to the arts... Read More.

Tioga Downs to hold job fairs today and Saturday

Tioga Downs will hold a job fair today, the first of two scheduled for this week. Director of Human Resources Karen Shelp says they have many positions available. Today's job fair will be held at Virgil's from 3-7pm. A similar event... Read More.

Village Elections in Owego, Waverly and Nichols today

Village elections will be held in Owego, Waverly and Nichols today. Owego voters will elect three trustees to the village board. Residents can vote at the Central Fire Station on North Avenue. In Waverly, voters will elect a new mayor, a new village justice,... Read More.

Details released after boy drowns in Conklin

More details have been released concerning how 7-year-old Connor Brown fell into the Susquehanna River near Conklin and drowned on Sunday night. The Broome County Sheriff's Office says Connor was playing outside his family's home with his 8-year-old brother when he fell into the... Read More.

Village elections in Owego and Waverly Tuesday

Village elections will be held in Owego and Waverly tomorrow. Owego voters will elect three trustees to the village board. First Ward Trustee Phoebe Morris is running for re-election against Ken Henson, while Second Ward Trustee Rob Manville is running for re-election against Mike... Read More.

Police searching for bank robbery suspect

Police are searching for the man who robbed a Binghamton bank at knifepoint this morning. City Police Chief Joseph Zikuski says the man went into the Chemung Canal branch on Court Street when it opened at 8am, armed with a knife, and made off with... Read More.

Part of Tioga Downs gambling taxes staying local

The latest numbers are in from Tioga Downs, and more money has been generated for the Town of Nichols, Tioga County, and Broome County. Tioga Downs generated a total of $1.95 million in gaming tax revenue during February, and 20 percent... Read More.