Newark Valley Archives - Page 9 of 12

Six Departments Fight Owego Brush Fire

Wednesday, April 10 by WEBO Radio

Owego Firefighters responded to one of the first brush fires of the year yesterday afternoon on Route 38 near McLean Road. What was initially reported as a 40 by 60 foot grass fire ended up in a response from 6 departments. The... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Arrested

Tuesday, March 5 by WEBO Radio

A Newark Valley man has been arrested for holding a woman against her will, and endangering the welfare of a child. 27-year-old Randy Cottrill Jr. was arrested by Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies after allegedly disabling the residence’s telephone while a female subject attempted to dial... Read More.

Meth Lab Bust in Newark Valley

Thursday, February 28 by WEBO Radio

Six people have been arrested following their involvement in a meth lab broken up by police on Tuesday. The New York State Police, Tioga County Sheriff's Office, Owego and Vestal Police, as well as the DEA were all involved in the seizure of the... Read More.

AUDIO STREAM: Funeral Service for Matthew Porcari

Sunday, January 27 by Dave Radigan

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.

Fatal Newark Valley Fire Investigation Has Been Concluded

Friday, January 25 by WEBO Radio

The investigation into the cause of the fire that claimed the life of Captain Matthew Porcari has been concluded. A Joint Investigation between the Tioga County Fire Investigation Team and the Tioga County Sheriff's Office concluded that the origin of the fire in the residence... Read More.

Firefighter Injured, Home Destroyed in Friday Morning Newark Valley Fire

Friday, January 25 by WEBO Radio

For the second time in less than a week, the Newark Valley Fire Department had to respond to a structure fire, and a firefighter has been sent to the hospital. Fire broke out, this time, at a home on Settle Road. The call came in just... Read More.

Fatal Fire Cause Determined as Electrical

Thursday, January 24 by WEBO Radio

Officials have released the cause of the fire that took an Owego fireman's life earlier this week, and injured another. Investigators say it was an electrical fire that started in a shed next to the home on Chamberlain Road in Newark Valley. They say there... Read More.

Hundreds Honor Two Owego Firefighters in Bitter Cold

Wednesday, January 23 by WEBO Radio

Over 200 people showed up in freezing cold temperatures last night to support two Owego firefighters, one injured, the other killed in an effort to save a home in Newark Valley Monday night. Residents, and fire departments from across Tioga and Broome counties filled the... Read More.

Captain Porcari Returned to Owego

Wednesday, January 23 by WEBO Radio

The body of Captain Porcari returned to Owego this morning from Wilson Hospital, escorted by the Owego Fire Department to Estey Munroe and Fahey funeral home. Fire Chief Ed Franz said last night that he believes calling hours will take place on Saturday,... Read More.

BREAKING NEWS: Owego Firefighter Killed, One Severely Injured

Tuesday, January 22 by Dave Radigan

A structure fire in Newark Valley has claimed the life of one firefighter, and severely injured another. The Newark Valley Fire department responded to 871 Chamberlain Road around 11 o'clock last night for the report of a shed on fire. That shed quickly... Read More.

Home Is Total Loss in Campville Fire

Tuesday, January 8 by WEBO Radio

Fire crews responded to a fire on Gaskill Road in Campville Monday afternoon. The call came in at 2 pm and thick black smoke was visible for several miles. When firefighters arrived on the scene, the home--in the 800 block of Gaskill Road, directly across the... Read More.

Richford Home Destroyed by Chimney Fire

Friday, January 4 by WEBO Radio

Firefighters also battled a fire along Route 79 Wednesday in Richford. The call went out around 1:15 p.m. at 997 Route 79, near the intersection of Route 38. Firefighters say a chimney fire is to blame for the structure fire, which was... Read More.