Waverly Man Jailed After Lying to Police

Police in Athens arrested a Waverly man after he is said to have provided false identifying information to police back in February. On February 17th, police stopped a vehicle along Route 220 because of an expired registration sticker. The driver of the car, 32-year-old... Read More.

Openings for Head Start in Tioga County

Tioga Opportunities Head Start has announced openings for the 2014-2015 school year, and is accepting applications now. Applications can be submitted for children who will be at least three years old by December 1st, but not yet 5 by that date. The program is... Read More.

Teen Hospitalized After Car Explodes

A Chenango Forks teen was sent to the hospital after he lost consciousness behind the wheel of his BMW and crashed into a utility pole, causing his vehicle to burst into flames. 17-year-old Mason Dietzen was traveling southbound on Route 12 when he lost... Read More.

Narcan Saves Another Life

Another life was saved with Narcan, the medication to reverse the effects of heroin overdose. A Broome County Sheriff's deputy responded to a call on State Route 12 where a woman had reported that her friend had passed out and was not breathing. The... Read More.

Apalachin Man Charged for Firing Gun

An Apalachin man is facing charges after he allegedly discharged a firearm while near multiple homes. 36-year-old Lucas Bilka was charged by Tioga County Sheriff's deputies after deputies responded to a report of multiple rounds being fired into the air. Bilka is now facing... Read More.

Broome County Crackdown Nets 75 Citations

The Broome County Sheriff's Office has released the results of the department's five-day crackdown on cell phone use while driving. Over the course of the initiative, deputies issued 75 tickets, including 35 citations for the use of a mobile phone while driving, 12 citations... Read More.

Narcan Used to Save Life in Town of Union

The Broome County Sheriff's Office used the drug to reverse the effects of heroin overdose to save another life over the weekend. Members of the sheriff's office highway patrol division used Narcan to save the life of a 25-year-old apparent overdose victim. Deputies were... Read More.

Woman Killed by Train in Endwell

A Binghamton woman was killed Saturday evening in Endwell after being struck by a train. The incident took place shortly after 6 o'clock Saturday near the East Main Street and Hooper Road tracks. The woman has been identified as 38-year-old Holly Nalepa, and New... Read More.

Standoff in Binghamton Ends with Robbery Suspect Apprehended

Police were able to take a robbery suspect into custody after a standoff with officers in Binghamton on Friday. The Broome County Sheriff's Office, Binghamton Police, and the U.S. Marshal's Fugitive Task Force all worked to capture 29-year-old Kareem Gibson, of Binghamton. Law enforcement... Read More.

Texas Woman Indicted in Broome County

A Texas woman has been indicted on meth-related charges following an arrest in the Town of Dickinson back in November. The indictment alleges that 26-year-old Brynna Teague was in possession of at least one gram of methamphetamine. Her initial arrest occurred at the beginning... Read More.

Broome County Considers Lobbying Firm

Broome County may be looking to hire a lobbyist to help find and develop grants and work for the county as the state handles grant applications. Broome reportedly requested proposals for a state government relations firm last month. According to officials, the goal of... Read More.

Chugnut Trail Meeting Tuesday in Endicott

A meeting will be held Tuesday evening in Endicott to discuss the possibility of extending the Chugnut Trail. The Village of Endicott Board of Trustees will be hosting the meeting, as Endicott officials look to add 3.2 miles to the trail, extending it from... Read More.