State Police Make Impersonation Arrest

The New York State Police in Owego have arrested 45-year-old Christian Perakovich, of Montoursville, PA for the felony of Possession of a Forged Instrument and the misdemeanor of Criminal Impersonation. On February 8th, troopers were made aware that Perakovich provided a false name when... Read More.

Fire Causes Equipment Damage at Upstate Shredding

A Saturday afternoon fire has damaged an Upstate Shredding building in Owego. The fire started when a welder created a spark that started some equipment on fire. There was heavy damage to equipment in the building. The building itself is still standing, but the... Read More.

Pair Arrested for Tampering with Evidence

The New York State Police have arrested 35-year-old William M. Hyer of Owego on felony Tampering with Physical Evidence and the misdemeanors of Menacing and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  41-year-old Eini Raupers, also of Owego, was arrested for felony Tampering with Physical Evidence. The... Read More.

23rd District Primary ‘Too Close to Call’

The race for the 23rd Congressional District Democratic primary is too close to call.  Cyber-security expert Tracy Mitrano and retired U.S. Air Force colonel Max Della Pia of Owego were neck-and-neck all night. This morning they are separated by only a couple dozen votes... Read More.

Arrest Made in Endicott Copper Theft

An arrest has been made in the theft of copper from a Harrison Avenue residence in Endicott on June 22nd. 33-year-old Manani Oliveras of Binghamton was arrested in Owego with several duffel bags full of copper piping. Police say there may be a connection... Read More.

Doris B. Scott Bandshell To Be Rededicated

On the Fourth of July, the Doris B. Scott Memorial bandshell in Hickories Park in Owego will be rededicated. Major funding for the bandshell was obtained by the late Senator Thomas Libous, the family of Doris B. Scott, and the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation. Following the rededication,... Read More.

Final Prep Being Made for Strawberry Festival

The village of Owego is completing final preparations for the 38th annual Strawberry Festival this weekend. The festival begins this afternoon with the Miss Strawberry Pageant at 5pm, Strawberry Shake 5k at 6:15, Wine and Beer Tasting, Stone Senate playing the main stage on the south lawn of the Court... Read More.

Street Closings for the Strawberry Festival

In preparation for the Strawberry Festival, Owego motorists in certain areas will need to have their vehicles moved from the street by 1:00 AM this Saturday. The streets are:  Lake Street  Court Street (including Court Street Parking Lot)  Spencer Avenue  Chestnut Street  Temple Street  Central Avenue  Park Street  Fox Street from McMaster Street... Read More.

JC Police Arrest Man in Rape of 11-Year-Old

The Johnson City Police Department said they arrested an Owego man for raping an 11-year-old girl. Authorities allege that 32-year-old Joshua Baldock had intercourse with the child several times over a 2 month period in 2017. Police said these incidents took place in Johnson City. Baldock was arraigned in Johnson... Read More.

Owego Police Investigating Hit and Run

The Owego Police are investigating a hit-and-run accident on North Avenue. The accident occurred between 2PM and 5PM on Sunday; the crash damage d the property at 421 North Avenue. An SUV travelling southbound left the road and struck the property. Anyone with information is asked to call the... Read More.