OA School District Holds Budget Forum

The Owego-Apalachin Central School District is looking to increase their budget for this coming school year. The district board held a public budget forum last night where it was announced that the district is looking to increase spending over $430,000. The increase would help... Read More.

Drug Awareness Night in Newark Valley

With drug abuse still a major issue for residents all around the Twin Tiers, a Drug Awareness Night is being held in Newark Valley on Wednesday at 7PM. The community outreach event is being held at the Newark Valley United Church of Christ on... Read More.

Senators to Stay in Binghamton

The Binghamton Senators and Broome County have reached an agreement to extend their lease for three more years. The team will continue playing their home games at the county-owned Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena through the 2018-2019 season. The lease now aligns with... Read More.

OFA Art Students Receive Recognition

Several students from Owego Free Academy were recognized at this year's Scholastic Art Awards. Three OFA students received the highest possible award at the art show. Larissa Hankey, Ethan Ripic, and Lauren Wilson won the Gold Key Award. Additionally, Adam Striley received an honorable... Read More.

NYS Department of Education Releases Graduation Statistics

More New York state students graduated last year than the year before, according to a comprehensive study released by the state's Department of Education this week. Statewide, the graduation rate went up nearly 2 percent from 2014 to 2015. Locally, Binghamton City School District... Read More.

Tioga Downs is Giving Away 2,000 Free Powerball Tickets

Tioga Downs has announced that they will be giving away 2,000 free Powerball tickets today from 9AM to 9PM. This comes as the Powerball jackpot reaches a record breaking $1.5 Billion. One ticket will be given per person on a first come, first serve... Read More.

$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Endicott

A Powerball ticket sold in Broome County is worth $50,000 according to the New York State Gaming Commission. The ticket was purchased at Friendly Food Market on Main Street in Endicott. The owner of the ticket can collect his or her winnings at Tioga... Read More.

Shooting in Johnson City

One man is in critical condition and another behind bars following a shooting on Harry L Drive in Johnson City yesterday. 29-year-old Francisco Maysonet is said to have repeatedly shot a male victim before fleeing on foot. New York State Police and Broome County... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Arrested on Drug Charges

A man from Newark Valley has been arrested after police found a dead woman at the Skylark Motel in Vestal early last month. An autopsy of the deceased woman revealed that she died of a drug overdose. Police say that 65-year-old Raymond Ellis Sr.... Read More.

Features of New Owego Elementary

As Owego Elementary students were welcomed to their new school on Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell was eager to share some of the features of the new facility. With the ability to design a building from scratch, special care was taken to ensure that... Read More.

Former Booster Club Treasurer Arrested for Stealing

Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell has announced another arrest made as a result of his office' continued effort to crack down on those who have allegedly abused positions of power. Most recently, the former Treasurer of the Vestal Band Aids Booster Club has... Read More.

Tioga County football players named all-state

Several Tioga County football players were selected to Class B, C and D all-state teams.In Class B, Waverly quarterback Peyton Miller and Owego receiver Will Gladney were named to the first team. Owego all-purpose player Patrick Bilbrey was named to the second team. Three... Read More.