BAE Systems to Announce Layoffs March 4th

BAE systems said Monday it will lay off 300 workers, including an unspecified number at its Endicott facility. The defense contractor announced that two-thirds of the layoffs will come from its New Hampshire plant. The company says the layoffs are necessary due to changing staffing... Read More.

AUDIO STREAM: Funeral Service for Matthew Porcari

We will provide a live feed from the funeral service of Owego Firefighter Captain Matthew Porcari beginning at approximately 1:55 PM, Sunday, January 27th, 2013, Eastern Standard Time.  No announcers will be heard, only a direct feed from the podium microphone in the Owego... Read More.

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.