Owego DRI Project Winners: Here’s the List

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced 17 transformational projects for Owego as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award. The strategic investments in downtown Owego will build upon the community's assets, including a historic core with crucial civic and cultural uses, a strong... Read More.

Read About 17 Owego Projects Funded By $10M NY Award

Enhance Waterfront Accessibility and Recreational Opportunities: Provide access at key locations to the Susquehanna River and Owego Creek waterfronts and create connections between the Riverwalk and waterfront parks, increasing the use of these resources, drawing activity to existing and future businesses along Front Street,... Read More.

Schumer Wants Post Office Named for Belva Lockwood

Standing in front of the United States Postal Service facility in Owego and just before the centennial anniversary of women’s suffrage in the United States, U.S. Senator Charles Schumer Wednesday morning announced a major new effort to commemorate the life and legacy of legal... Read More.

$10M in Grants for Owego to be Announced Thursday

Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will announce on Thursday the Owego projects that have won the state's approval of the $10M Downtown Revitalization Initiative grant. Hochul has scheduled a news conference at 1pm in Owego. Your Hometown Station WEBO will stream the conference live on... Read More.

Fuddy Duddy’s Welcome New Owners to Owego Shop

In January 2019, Suzan and David Williams, owners of Fuddy Duddy’s Fudge and Confectionery, announced their intention to sell their beloved business that they nurtured for over 10 years. After a lengthy search for the “right” party to carry on the tradition, it has... Read More.

Owego Police: Homeless Man Made Meth in Storage Unit

On Monday at approximately 11pm, Owego Police Department on routine patrol located a vehicle parked in the Tijeras Storage Plaza, 103 Southside Drive. Further investigation found a man -- later identified as JOSEPH D. ARMBRUSTER, DOB 1-06-1971, who is homeless -- semi-conscious in a... Read More.

Vestal Woman Charged with Larceny at Riverview Manor

On June 27, Owego police began investigating a reported fraud case at the Riverview Manor Nursing Facility located in Owego. The incident was reported by senior staff who had found an employee theft of several thousand dollars over the past few months.On July 24,... Read More.