Tioga Downs Has Successful Opening Weekend

It was a successful opening weekend at Tioga Downs.  The racing opened its 2011 racing season Saturday, in conjunction with the Kentucky Derby.  Horse owners, drivers and trainers from all over the northeast came to Nichols to compete and over 11,000 fans were in... Read More.

Stakes Nominations Increase at Tioga and Vernon Downs

With the March 15 payments taken and tallied, several of the marquee events scheduled for the 2011 Tioga & Vernon season have realized substantial increases. The popular Free For All early closers are up slightly and have again captured the best and most recognizable equine... Read More.

Update: Space Heater Causes Fatal Barton House Fire

Area Agencies are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred early this morning at a Town of Barton residence. The Waverly Barton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 26 Blanket Street in the Town of Barton at about 4AM. Upon arrival, the Fire Department... Read More.

Fire in the Town of Barton

The Waverly-Barton Fire Company responded to another working structure fire this morning at 25 Blanket Street around 4 o’clock in the Town of Barton.  Firefighters found an occupant inside the single-family dwelling and began performing CPR.  That individual was transported to the hospital.  No... Read More.

B-Sens to Participate in "Casino Night" at Tioga Downs

The Binghamton Senators will visit Tioga Downs on Feb. 15 for a special “Casino Night.” Members of the public are invited to purchase VIP tickets for the event, which will include a cocktail reception and dinner with both B-Sens players and coaches. VIP tickets also include... Read More.

State Recommends Nichols School Be Closed

The New York State Comptroller’s Office is recommending that the Tioga Central School District close one of its buildings. The district only has two: an elementary school in Nichols and an all-ages building in Tioga. An audit from the comptroller’s office found that the district would... Read More.

Troopers Use Taser in Nichols

New York State Troopers had to use a taser to subdue a suicidal Tioga County man on Tuesday. Troopers Jeremiah Allen and Lucas Anthony were called to assist EMS with a 60-year-old Nichols man who was threatening to commit suicide with a hunting knife. After... Read More.