SUNY Broome Receives Grant Worth Thousands

SUNY Broome Community College has received a $20,000 grant to develop an online course. The course will look to train home and personal care aides. The funds were awarded by the SUNY Office of the Provost and the Innovative Instruction Research Council. 63 proposals... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.2 Billion Marine One Contract

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.2 billion contract to build the next fleet of presidential helicopters. Lockheed, in partnership with Connecticut-based Sikorsky Aircraft, was given the contract announced on Wednesday. The integrated communications and mission systems for the helicopters will be installed at... Read More.

Family Reading Partnership Hosts Fundraiser

The Family Reading Partnership of Owego-Apalachin will be hosting a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble's Vestal location this weekend to raise money for their cause. The reading partnership helps distribute new and gently used books to children throughout the community, and fundraisers are... Read More.

Spencer Man Sent to Jail for Dispute

A Spencer man is facing several charges following a domestic incident last Thursday at his home. 45-year-old Dale Perry is accused of destroying another person's property during an argument, and he is also said to have shoved a woman while in the presence of... Read More.

Waverly Mulls Out-of-District Students Decision

The Waverly Central School District's Board of Education authorized the school to move forward with a memorandum of agreement with the Waverly Teacher's Association which allows children of teachers living outside the district to attend Waverly schools. The association has been pushing for the... Read More.

Johnson City Church Hosts “Groceries for Guns”

A Johnson City church will be hosting a "Groceries for Guns" program this weekend. St. James Church on Main Street in Johnson City will be offering $50 grocery gift certificates from 9 to noon in their parking lot for any working handguns, rifles, and... Read More.

Binghamton Woman in Custody in Sylvan Beach

A Binghamton woman is in the custody of troopers from Sylvan Beach for the unauthorized use of a vehicle after she was stopped by police in Endwell. 24-year-old Courtney Mead was being sought by the Sylvan Beach troopers, a community on the east end... Read More.

Improvements Coming to Riverside Drive

Binghamton Mayor Rich David is going to begin seeking bids to reconstruct Riverside Drive between Front and Beethoven Street on the city's west side. The project will call for reconstruction of water, sewer, sanitary lines, and curbs. Road work is expected to run from... Read More.

Spencer Fire Department Treasurer Allegedly Stole Thousands

New York State Troopers say that the treasurer of the Spencer Volunteer Fire Department stole thousands of dollars from the department. State Police arrested 33-year-old Jennifer Grier after she is accused of taking money from the Spencer Fire Department beginning in 2011. She allegedly... Read More.

F.S. Lopke Truck Overturns on Route 26

An F.S. Lopke Rock Products 18-wheeler overturned on Route 26 this morning, causing the driver to be trapped within the truck. The incident took place shortly after nine o'clock on the Route 26 South ramp onto Route 434. The driver was trapped in the... Read More.

Waterman Center Now Certified Wildlife Habitat

The Waterman Conservation Education Center on Hilton Road in Apalachin has announced that it has been deemed a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The federation has celebrates the Waterman Center's efforts to create a garden space that improves habitat for a... Read More.