Owego Police: No Parking Warning on North Avenue

Owego Police Department is issuing the following special notice:What: No Parking Where: North Avenue between Main and Fox streets When: Monday, October 14; Tuesday, October 15; and Wednesday, October 16 from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm Why: DOT Road work Consequence: Any vehicle... Read More.

Mayor Baratta: Owego Adds CodeRED Notification System

NEWS RELEASE FROM MAYOR MICHAEL BARATTA: The Village of Owego has contracted with OnSolve to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides village officials the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire village.Michael Baratta - Mayor, cautioned... Read More.

Owego Police Officers Killed on Duty to Be Honored

The Owego Police Benevolent Association (PBA), in conjunction with the Owego Police Department, has scheduled a ceremony for its fallen Officers on Sunday, October 13. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of Officer Isaac Wiltsie and the 50th Anniversary of Officer Forrest Allen Hall’s... Read More.

Domestic Dispute Results in Arrest of Apalachin Man

On August 27, at approximately 10:05 a.m., New York State Police at Owego arrested Michael T. Cole, age 42 of Apalachin, for the misdemeanors of Menacing in the second degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing,and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.Troopers were dispatched to a... Read More.

Blinking Red at Church and Main in Owego Means Stop

Owego Police Department issued a reminder Thursday that the traffic light at Main Street and Church Street is set to blinking red, which makes it a four-way stop. The village has also installed a “stop ahead” sign just before this intersection.Owego officers have been... Read More.

Woman in Owego Had Fraud Check from Catholic Charities

Owego Police Department investigated a possible fraud complaint at M&T Bank and arrested Brittany Barnett, no address provided, for presenting a fraudulent check to the bank that was issued by Catholic Charities. Barnett was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument,... Read More.

Two Clerks in Tioga Charged with Underage Alcohol Sale

Two people were arrested by New York State Police for making unlawful sales to underage operatives during an Underage Drinking Initiative in Tioga County on September 1.  A total of 12 retail establishments were checked, 10 were found to be compliant. Police reported unlawful... Read More.

Baker Firemen’s Fountain to be Rededicated Saturday

A rededication ceremony for the restored Baker Fireman's Fountain in Owego is scheduled for Saturday, August 24 outside the Tioga County Courthouse ... ceremony starts at 9am, followed at 1030am with a firefighter's parade, then a hose race on Front Street between Parker and... Read More.