Search for Berkshire man halted

The search for the missing Berkshire man has been put on hold following the discovery of a deceased male body in a field. 58-year-old Harold Benjamin has been missing since early Monday morning. The body of the male was found yesterday morning in a... Read More.

Search continues for missing Berkshire man

Authorities are continuing their search for a missing Berkshire man. 58-year-old Harold Benjamin of Turkey Hill Road has been missing since 2am on Monday. Benjamin didn't take his keys, or wallet, and is presumed to be on foot. A picture of... Read More.

Early morning fire in Newark Valley

Several fire departments were called to the scene of a structure fire on Wilson Creek Road in Newark Valley this morning. The fire was reported to 911 just before 2:30am. Newark Valley crews were first on scene. Soon after the Weltonville Fire Department, Maine... Read More.

Polling Place Changes in Northern Tioga County

Polling places in Newark Valley and Berkshire have been moved for the upcoming election. Voting will now be held in Berkshire at the Berkshire Town Hall on Railroad Avenue. In Newark Valley, voting will now be conducted in the Nobel Room of the Newark... Read More.

Northern Tioga EMS to Cease Operations on January 1st

As of January 1st, Northern Tioga EMS, formerly known as Berkshire EMS, will cease operations. The EMS service provider covers the areas of Newark Valley, Berkshire and Richford. The inability to keep the service adequately staffed is said to be the cause of the... Read More.

Structure Fire in Berkshire

A structure fire in Berkshire broke out just after 9 last night. At about 9:10 scanner reports indicated a possible chimney fire or fire in a wall at 12489 Route 38 in Berkshire. At approximately 9:15 the fire was upgraded to a structure fire.... Read More.

Town Justice Arrested

The Berkshire Town Justice was arrested on Sunday for Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Criminal Mischief, following an altercation with a female. 45-year-old Charles J. Brundza allegedly threw a phone at a female, while she was sitting with her children on a... Read More.

Berkshire Company Gets $230K From NYSEG

A manufacturer in Berkshire received a grant worth hundreds of thousands to help expand its business. Tioga Hardwoods received a check from NYSEG on Tuesday morning worth $230,000. The money will help offset the cost of the company's new kilns, saws, and stacking equipment,... Read More.

Lisle Man Arrested in Tioga County

A Lisle man was arrested after he fled from Tioga County Sheriff's deputies that were trying to stop him. 27-year-old Justin Perce was arrested for five vehicle and traffic citations, two penal law charges, felony reckless endangerment and fleeing a police officer in a... Read More.

Fire Burns Berkshire Barn

A fire in Berkshire caused a barn to burn to the ground. Just before 5:30 Saturday evening, fire crews were called to the scene on Brown Road in Berkshire. The flames were under control within 25 minutes of crews arriving on the scene. Six... Read More.

Lisle Man Involved in Dispute in Tioga County

A Lisle man is facing charges of endangering the welfare of a child following a disturbance in Tioga County. 27-year-old Corey Mangan was arrested by State Police out of Owego after he allegedly grabbed the face of a victim who was holding a child... Read More.