Owego Elks to hold Hoop Shoot next weekend

The Owego Elks Lodge will host its annual Hoop Shoot next weekend.The hoop shoot will be held on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Tioga County Boys and Girls Club. The shoot will start at noon.The Elks Hoop Shoot is free and is for kids... Read More.

Binghamton man pleads guilty to drug charge

A Binghamton man pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to possessing drugs with intent to sell them.According to the district attorney's office, 40-year-old David Tyner pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a controlled substance in exchange for five years in state prison.The guilty plea... Read More.

Kraham re-elected as Binghamton mayor

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham was re-elected on Tuesday night.The Republican received 4,592 votes or 54.1 percent as he beat out Democratic challenger Miles Burnett, who had 3,896 votes.Republican Aaron Martin earned the win over Democrat Nick Libous in the race for Broome County Clerk.... Read More.

Fire damages Carstar in Owego

A fire broke out at the Carstar on State Route 17C in Owego on Tuesday afternoon.The building was fully involved with flames through the roof after a fire broke out in the paint booth at around 12:31 p.m. on Tuesday.An electric vehicle was inside... Read More.

Former WEBO announcer, OFA music teacher passes away

Former WEBO announcer and Owego music teacher Joe Bloomer has passed away.Bloomer worked for WEBO back when the station worked out of the Owego Treadway Inn.He was a music teacher at Owego Free Academy, where he retired after many years of dedicated service.Funeral services... Read More.

Employee killed in fire at Upstate Shredding

An employee at Upstate Shredding was killed during a fire on Thursday evening.Owner Adam Weitsman announced on his Facebook page that a “valued and beloved teammate” was killed during an electrical fire in the motor room at the shredder on State Route 38.The fire... Read More.