Village of Deposit Under Water Boil Advisory
The Village of Deposit is under a boil water advisory, due to a water main break yesterday. The advisory should be lifted sometime on Saturday.
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Senator Libous Recovering from Spinal Surgery
State Senator Tom Libous will not be making his way back to Albany until he recovers from spinal surgery. Libous' office said the senator had a second back surgery on Monday. It was a follow-up operation to a recent repair to a... Read More.
No Injuries in Weltonville Home Fire
A mobile home was destroyed by fire this morning, according to the Weltonville Fire Department. Firefighters responded just before 8 a.m. to 4510 West Creek Road for a report of a fully involved structure fire. According to Weltonville Assistant Chief John Wahl,... Read More.
Harris Jury Hears Rebuttal Witnesses
The prosecution finished calling rebuttal witnesses yesterday in the third Cal Harris murder trial. They called its fifth rebuttal witness, Donna Kalled, a records custodian for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Then they called their sixth and final rebuttal... Read More.
April 18-25 is National Infant Immunization Week
April 18th-25th is National Infant Immunization Week. Chickenpox, Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Whooping Cough, and more are preventable with vaccinations administered to newborns through six-year-olds, according to the Tioga County Health Department. The Public Health Department in Owego administers these vaccinations and encourages... Read More.
Owego Family Loses Five Pets in House Fire
A family lost five pets in a fire at a home in the Village of Owego yesterday afternoon. Owego, Tioga Center, Newark Valley, Apalachin and Campville fire departments responded to 93 West Ave around 2 p.m. A woman who lives there with her... Read More.
Congressman Reed Visits Sanmina
U.S. Congressman Tom Reed was given the grand tour of Sanmina Science Corporation yesterday. Sanmina is best known for designing and producing cutting-edge technology like the circuit boards found in cell phones. The local branch in Owego has been growing bigger in... Read More.
Harris Defense Rests Its Case
The defense rested its case yesterday at 3 p.m. as the third Cal Harris murder trial entered its eleventh week of testimony. After the defense called its thirteenth witness in the afternoon, it said it had no other witnesses or evidence to submit... Read More.
DOT to Hold Public Hearing in Owego Tuesday Night
The New York State Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 regarding planned construction projects in 2015 for the Village of Owego and Town of Owego. The meeting will be held at Tioga Opportunities, at 9 Sheldon Guile... Read More.
Prospect Mountain Road Closures
New road closures in the Prospect Mountain construction project will impact travel for drivers beginning today, weather permitting. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that pavement repairs and sign structure work will begin in the town of Dickinson and the city... Read More.
Sara Evans, Chubby Checker, and Others to Perform at Tioga Downs
Tioga Downs announced a series of five summer concerts coming to the complex this summer. Rock legend Chubby Checker kicks off the summer concert series on May 30th. Sara Evans is set to perform on July 2nd. Tioga Downs is also... Read More.
Second Brush Fire in Town of Maine
The second brush fire in two days erupted yesterday afternoon in the town of Maine. Numerous crews from East Maine, Maine, Choconut Center, Endwell, Union Center, Chenango and Prospect Terrace fire departments responded just after 4 p.m. to the scene. The fire was... Read More.
