An Outpouring of Support

It's already been a tough week for the fire service in Tioga County, after a structure fire in Newark Valley turned fatal Monday night for one Owego firefighter, and one more was injured. Owego Fire Chief Ed Franz told News Radio WEBO yesterday that fellow... Read More.

Space Heater Causes Fire in Whitney Point

Space heaters present a higher risk for house fires, especially this time of year. Fire officials said that's what caused home to catch fire in Whitney Point. It happened just before 7 p.m. last night on Collins Street. Investigators say a... Read More.

Lisle Man Admins to Multiple Bank Robberies

A Lisle man admits to robbing a series of banks in three different counties in New York and Pennsylvania. 44-year-old Samuel Parrotti, of Lisle, plead guilty in U.S. District Court in Binghamton. Parrotti admitted to four different bank robberies, which happend last summer between... Read More.

Remembering Captain Matthew Porcari

The Owego Fire Department, established in the 1840’s, is a volunteer fire department comprised of five companies. These five companies consist of three engine, one tower, and one heavy rescue company. Under the umbrella of the Owego Fire Department is also the Emergency... Read More.

The Obituary of Captain Matthew Porcari

Owego, New York: Matthew Porcari, 34, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2013. Matthew was predeceased by his father, John Porcari; paternal grandfather, Peter Porcari; maternal grandparents, Lester and Jeanne Dunham; uncle, William Eschler. He is survived by his wife, Christina Porcari; children, Tierney Walter,... Read More.

Fatal Fire Cause Determined as Electrical

Officials have released the cause of the fire that took an Owego fireman's life earlier this week, and injured another. Investigators say it was an electrical fire that started in a shed next to the home on Chamberlain Road in Newark Valley. They say there... Read More.

Funeral Arrangements for Captain Matthew Porcari

Meanwhile, funeral arrangements for Captain Pocari have been announced. They will be held this weekend. Calling Hours will happen on Saturday from Noon to 4 p.m. at the Owego Middle School Gymnasium. The Funeral will happen on Sunday beginning at 2... Read More.

Donation Information for Captain Porcari

The family has requested that any donations in memory of Captain Porcari be made to the: Porcari Children Memorial Fund at the First Niagara Bank, 18 Lake Street, Owego. He is survived by his wife Christina, two children, and three step children. Donations can... Read More.

Union-Endicott Scchool District Hold Budget Workshops

Taxpayers in the Union-Endicott School District got their first glimpse at what will be another tough year financially. U-E held the first of four budget workshops Wednesday evening. The presentation set goals for the next school year. Benefits will be the biggest... Read More.

Hundreds Honor Two Owego Firefighters in Bitter Cold

Over 200 people showed up in freezing cold temperatures last night to support two Owego firefighters, one injured, the other killed in an effort to save a home in Newark Valley Monday night. Residents, and fire departments from across Tioga and Broome counties filled the... Read More.

Captain Porcari Returned to Owego

The body of Captain Porcari returned to Owego this morning from Wilson Hospital, escorted by the Owego Fire Department to Estey Munroe and Fahey funeral home. Fire Chief Ed Franz said last night that he believes calling hours will take place on Saturday,... Read More.