Tioga County United Way Misses Fundraising Goal

The Tioga County United Way is about $30,000 short of their $330,000 goal for 2011. They are responsible for helping fund many human service programs throughout the county from food pantries to after school programs. This is the second year the Tioga County United Way has... Read More.

Owego Planning Board Cancels February 8th Meeting

A February 8th meeting of the Owego Planning Board to review the proposed Taylor Garbage recycling facility in Apalachin has been cancelled. Taylor needed additional time to make revisions to their proposal. The meeting has not yet been rescheduled.

Apalachin Lions Club to Award $3000 in Scholarships

The Apalachin Lions Club will be awarding $3000 in scholarships to deserving students from the class of 2011, who live in Apalachin, Campville, or Little Meadows. The scholarships are awarded to students who have made outstanding contributions in service to their community and school. Two $500... Read More.

OAMS Class Holding Fundraiser for Stray Haven

A seventh-grade class at the Owego-Apalachin Middle School is holding a fundraiser to benefit the Stray Haven animal shelter in Waverly. Stephen McGovern’s enrichment class is asking for food, treats, collars and toys for dogs and cats along with cleaning supplies and trash bags. Community members... Read More.

Apalachin Lions Thanking Community

The Apalachin Lions Club is thanking the community for their outstanding support of this year’s Christmas Basket program. Over two tons of food and four truckloads of toys were distributed to needy families in Apalachin, Campville and Little Meadows over the holidays. 53 different families... Read More.

2 Tioga Co. Men Indicted on Federal Charges

Two Tioga County men were indicted on federal child pornography charges this week. 46-year-old Ronald Pierce of Apalachin and 42-year-old Larry Cole have been charged in separate cases. Both men are accused of taking sexually explicit pictures of minors and putting the images on their computers.... Read More.

Federal Charges for Apalachin Man

Federal charges are on the way for an Apalachin man who has been accused of producing and distributing child pornography. 46-year-old Richard Pierce was arrested by State Police in November and charged with using a child in a sexual performance. Now, he is facing federal charges... Read More.

Portion of Route 17 Closed Sunday

A portion of Route 17 West in Tioga County was closed for nearly 8 hours Sunday after a tractor-trailer crash. The 18-wheeler ran off the road just past the Apalachin exit, destroying several feet of guardrail. The driver was not injured. His tractor-trailer had to be... Read More.

O-A Voters Approve Bus Replacement

Owego-Apalachin residents approved a proposition Tuesday that will pave the way for the district to purchase four new school buses. The vote was 210-192 in favor of purchasing three new full-size buses and one smaller bus. It is part of the district’s replacement plan, which... Read More.