Chemung Deputies Arrest Owego Man on Warrant

Chemung County deputies report the arrest of 29-year-old James Yost, of Owego. He was picked up on an outstanding Arrest Warrant for Petit Larceny. That warrant was issued in January by the Horseheads town court.Yost was arraigned and remanded to Chemung County jail on... Read More.

Search for Apalachin Boy Gets State Recognition

A wildland search in the town of Owego made the DEC Statewide Forest Ranger Highlights. At 12:30 a.m. Saturday, New York State Police requested DEC Forest Rangers to respond to a search of a missing 13-year-old boy in Apalachin. The boy had been missing from... Read More.

UPDATED: Wild 110 mph Chase from Broome Ends in Owego

A 21-year-old woman from Adams, New York, was arrested Thursday after a pursuit through multiple jurisdictions. She’s been charged with Driving While Ability Impaired with Drugs and issued 14 traffic citations, with more charges likely.On April 4 at approximately 6:02 p.m., New York State... Read More.

Dennis ‘Matt’ Howe Funeral on Monday at Owego UMC

A funeral service for Owego resident Dennis "Matt" Howe has been scheduled for Monday at 10am at Owego United Methodist Church on Main Street. Howe was seriously injured last week while working with the state transportation department on Route 17 west in Nichols. The... Read More.

Owego to Change Emergency Medical Services

Changes are coming with the delivery of emergency medical services in the village of Owego. Like scores of other communities have done, the ambulance is splitting from the fire department…and will become an independent billing agency beginning April 2nd. The village board approved the plan... Read More.

John Barleycorn in Owego to Close March 30

The owners of John Barleycorn Tavern on Front Street in Owego posted on Facebook this week that the well-known bar will close its doors, effective March 30. The online post read: "We will be running all new closing specials the remainder of this month.... Read More.

Woman Drove on Rt. 17 in Owego with .34% BAC

On March 5 at approximately 9:34 p.m., a New York State Police trooper at Owego barracks arrested Jenna R. Preno, age 38 of Elkins Park, PA, for the misdemeanor of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable Blood Alcohol Content of .34 percent -- four... Read More.

Owego Man Charged With Imprisonment

Tioga County deputies report the arrest of 28-year-old Kenneth Bishop of 231 Catlin Hill Road in Owego. He was charged with unlawful imprisonment and harassment following a disturbance in the Town of Tioga. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance.

Children’s Dental Health Month Visits Owego UPK

Tioga County Public Health recently teamed up with Owego’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) classes to do dental health education in honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, which is a month-long national health observance held every February to promote the benefits of good oral health. Over... Read More.

The Owego Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred Friday night at about 10:25 p.m. The incident took place at 596 Fifth Ave, the MJ's Restaurant parking lot. Witnesses are asked to call Owego police or contact them on Facebook... Read More.