Owego-Apalachin Foundation Seeks Grant Applications

The Owego-Apalachin Foundation for Excellence in Education has announced that they will be accepting grant applications now through the end of February. Ideas for grants can be submitted by students, teachers, staff, parents, residents, businesses, or agencies. The foundation is looking for grant proposals... Read More.

North Carolina Fugitive Arrested In Broome County

Police in Broome County were able to catch a man wanted in North Carolina on a felony assault charge. 32-year-old Steven Mincey of Apalachin was pulled over on Saturday for an equipment violation when police discovered that not only was he unlicensed, he was... Read More.

School Employee Arrested For Grand Larceny

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of a staff member of the Owego-Apalachin School District. 45-year-old Amy Wales of Owego has been charged with Grand Larceny in the 2nd degree. Her arrest comes as a result of a 3-month investigation into... Read More.

Vestal Woman Arrested Under Leandra's Law

A Leandra's Law arrest was made in Tioga County on Friday. State Police say a Vestal woman was driving drunk with kids in her van. 36-year-old Elizabeth Borst of Vestal is charged with aggravated DWI. Police say she hit a stationary... Read More.

Rollover Dumps Grapes At Route 17 Exit 66

A tractor trailer hauling grapes from the Finger Lakes rolled over in Apalachin Thursday, causing a temporary closure of the Route 17 Exit 66 ramp. The Agri-America flat-bed tractor trailer was carrying several containers full of grapes which spilled onto the roadway. Crews from... Read More.

Route 17 Accidents Affect Exits 64 & 66

The Apalachin Fire Department is on the scene of an accident on the Route 17 Eastbound Exit 66 off ramp, at the traffic light. Just after 7 o'clock this morning, a flat bed tractor-trailer reportedly rolled over onto its side. The truck was... Read More.

'Trunk Or Treat' Set For OFA Tonight

And, while trick or treating will occur as usual in neighborhoods throughout the area, the third annual "Trunk or Treat" event will be held again tonight at the Owego Free Academy parking lot on Sheldon Guiles Boulevard. The event features a well lit,... Read More.

Voters Overwhelmingly Approve New Owego Elementary School

Voters in the Owego-Apalachin School District overwhelmingly voted in favor of two propositions Tuesday, allowing the district to issue serial bonds, along with using money from its capital reserve fund. Both propositions unofficially passed with about an 80 percent approval rate. The tallies will become... Read More.

Owego Elementary Referendum Vote Is Today

The referendum vote for a new Owego Elementary School will take place today from noon to 8 p.m. Polling places will be at Apalachin Elementary School and Owego Free Academy. Voters will vote on two propositions, including the authorization of borrowing $9.6... Read More.

Owego Elementary Plans Shared With Public

Plans for the new Owego Elementary School were shared with the public Tuesday night. The 120,000-square -foot building will feature an auditorium, large instruction spaces, and isolated music rooms, all without raising taxes. Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell discussed funding, design plans, and the date... Read More.

O-A School District Schedules Public Info Sessions

The Owego Apalachin school district and superintendent Dr. Bill Russell will host a public information session to discuss construction and funding for the new Owego Elementary School at 7 o'clock Tuesday night in the Owego Free Academy LGI hall. Dr. Russell will give a... Read More.