Town of Owego budget hearing tonight

The Town of Owego will be voting on its proposed 2017 budget during a meeting tonight. The budget includes a zero percent tax increase for residents, however, town water rates would increase 32 cents per thousand gallons of water. The board will be voting... Read More.

Owego Elks holding free meal for veterans

The Owego Elks are holding a free meal for area veterans this Sunday from 3pm until 6pm. The meal includes manicotti, homemade meatballs, salad, and various fixings. A DJ will provide entertainment throughout the evening as well. Registration is not necessary, however, supplies are... Read More.

Akshar talks with WEBO after victory

Election day was yesterday and Senator Fred Akshar was reelected to New York State's 52nd State Senate District. We had a chance to talk with Senator Akshar this morning, and he outlined some of his plans for his next term.   "We have to continue to... Read More.

Local races to be decided tomorrow

Tomorrow is Election Day and there are several local elections taking place.   That includes Tioga County, where Dennis Mullen is running against Patrick Ayers to represent District Five of the county legislature. Mullen, a retired member of the State Police, was appointed earlier this year... Read More.

Tioga Downs receives new blackjack tables

Tioga Downs is one step closer to offering table games to patrons. The casino's new blackjack tables were delivered this morning, and will soon be installed on the new gaming floor. They join the poker tables and new video lottery terminal machines that are... Read More.

TCHS O Tannenbaum opens Saturday

The Tioga County Historical Society's annual O Tannenbaum event will open this Saturday. The annual event showcases Christmas trees, wreaths, and other displays of donated items from local businesses. People can bid on the items, and all funds raised benefit the Historical Society. O... Read More.

Abandoned buildings to be demolished in Endwell

An abandoned school and convent in Endwell will soon be demolished to make way for a community garden and recreation area. The former Christ the King school building and convent on Davis Avenue has been vacant since flooding in 2006. The county seized the... Read More.

Windsor man allegedly threatens judge

A Broome County man was arrested Friday and charged with threatening to kill a county judge. 54-year-old Ned Woodruff of Windsor allegedly threatened to kill Broome County Judge Joseph Cawley unless the judge ruled in his favor in a pending harassment case, according to the... Read More.

Report of shots fired in Endicott today

Endicott Police are investigating a report of shots fired on West Edwards Street Tuesday morning. The shots were reported around 8am in the area of 307 West Edwards Street, but no injuries were reported. The 300 block of the street remains closed while the... Read More.

Man indicted for West Corners shooting

A Broome County Grand Jury has indicted a man for shooting another man and a dog in West Corners last month. 35-year-old Paul Warner is facing attempted murder, assault, attempted assault, and torturing an animal charges in connection with the incident on Carl Street... Read More.

Tioga Downs finalizes funding for expansion

Tioga Downs has finalized the financing for its $134 million expansion into a full-blown casino and resort. Once the expansion is complete, Tioga Downs will offer 33,000 square feet of casino space with 942 slot machines and 44 table games, a 161-room hotel, three... Read More.

Concert to raise scholarship money for Newark Valley seniors

Tomorrow is the 11th annual Alumni Community Concert for Scholarships at the Newark Valley High School. The concert is held every year to raise scholarship money for current Newark Valley seniors. Performers this year include Newark Valley Alumni: Jewel Griffith, Jenny Gac, Mike Harris... Read More.