Waverly School District Renovation Vote

Residents of the Waverly School District can vote on a proposed $2.5 Million dollar renovation to the Middle and High School library today. The renovation would modernize the library with more natural lighting, new, more functional furniture, and video presentation stations. Voting will be... Read More.

Four Area Men Arrested in DEA Drug Bust

Four men have been arrested following a police raid of two homes in our area. New York State Police and the DEA had been conducting a year-long investigation into an online steroid distribution ring. That investigation led authorities to execute search warrants on a... Read More.

Broome County DA Candidate Discusses Battling Illegal Drug Use

The topic of illegal drug use is once again entering into local political debates. Most recently, Republican candidate for Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced one way to finance addiction treatment programs. Cornwell noted in his plan that there are a number of... Read More.

Man Attempts to Flee Police on Motorcycle

A man has been arrested after attempting to outrun authorities on a motorcycle. 20-year-old Christopher Nunez of Holbrook, NY, was clocked going 100MPH on I-81 by New York State Police. When authorities attempted to pull him over, Nunez increased his speed to 120MPH. Police... Read More.

Broome-Tioga Auction this Saturday

This Saturday is the annual Broome-Tioga public auction, which will feature everything from kitchen equipment to police cars and school buses. The auction is being held at the Broome County Highway Garage on Thomas Street in the Town of Chenango. Registration will begin at... Read More.

Area Residents Honor Lives Lost During 9/11 Attacks

Hundreds of area firefighters, and community members spent their Sunday climbing 110 floors worth of stairs. This is done every year in honor of the 343 FDNY firefighter's who lost their lives during the September 11th terrorist attacks. The event has been held every... Read More.

Maine-Endwell Looking to Start Planning Committee

The Maine Endwell Central School District Board of Education is looking for community members to serve on a developing strategic planning committee. The board is looking for residents who are critical thinkers, collaborative, and enthusiastic about learning. The strategic planning committee will be used... Read More.

Power Outage Affects Thousands

A widespread power outage in Broome and Tioga Counties is the second in less than a week. Just after 5:30PM yesterday, an equipment failure at a electric substation on Riverside Drive in Johnson City, left 7,400 NYSEG customers without power for about an hour.... Read More.

Additional Funding Secured for Mercy House

Additional funding has been secured for the development of a special home in our area. The Mercy House of the Southern Tier is being built to provide a comfortable home with all the equipment necessary for individuals who are suffering from terminal illness. The... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin Receives Funding from FEMA

After a push by US Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, the Owego-Apalachin School District will finally be receiving their second and final check from FEMA . This check comes from FEMA to help relocate and rebuild some of the school district's facilities after... Read More.

NYSEG Awards Grant to Upstate Shredding

Upstate Shredding in Owego has been awarded an economic grant check from NYSEG. This grant from New York State Electric and Gas comes after Upstate Shredding installed a new $1.7 Million 9000 horse power motor into their mega shredder. This new motor allowed for... Read More.

WEBO Weekend Sports Report Sept. 11-13, 2015

The Owego football team held off a late Johnson City rally and spoiled the Wildcats first-ever night home game as the Indians prevailed 28-20 Friday in a game heard live on WEBO.Patrick Bilbrey was the man again for Owego, catching two long passes for... Read More.