No Injuries in Owego Tractor Trailer Fire

A Weitsman tractor trailer operating on upper North Avenue in Owego caught fire Monday afternoon. The tractor trailer was hauling crushed cars to the shredding facility on Route 38 when it caught fire near the Kwik Fill gas station. Owego Firefighters requested assistance from Candor Fire to... Read More.

Tioga Historical Society Holds Business After Hours Event

A business after hours event was held at the Tioga County Historical Society Museum in Owego Friday night. The Tioga County Chamber of   Commerce and members of the public were invited to the museum to take a tour of upcoming exhibits. Friday, a brand new exhibit called “200 years of serving... Read More.

Ti-Ahwaga Theatre Warns of Phishing Email

The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players have issued a warning that their name is being used in a phishing email. The email was sent to their mailing list and asks the recipient to verify their Chase Bank information. As always, do not click on the link. Forward the email... Read More.

Public Hearings to be Held on Shared Services

Martha Sauerbrey, the Chair of the Tioga County Legislature, will be conducting a series of public hearings across the county asking for community input on the Shared Services Property Tax Savings Plan Initiative. The Tioga County Shared Services Panel comprised of municipal officials has been meeting regularly... Read More.

Farm Distillery to Open in Owego

The newest New York State Farm Distillery will be opening on Saturday in a historic barn on Route 434 in Apalachin. Waterman’s Distillery currently produces “Grain Neutral” liquor that is triple distilled at 88 proof and flavored. As a certified NYS Farm Distillery, they use local grain and all... Read More.

Tioga Women Lead Council Announces Conference

The Tioga Women Lead Council has announced their first conference. The group is a group of professional, local, women leaders who are committed  to advancing women’s leadership through empowerment, education and experience. They began hosting leadership events in 2016 to educate, support and advance women leaders in Tioga County.... Read More.

Three Lockheed Martin Owego Projects Receive Funding

Three Lockheed Martin programs in Owego have been given $1.2 billion in the United States budget approved last week. The programs include $445 million for a fleet of 23 helicopters in the new presidential helicopter program. A further $400 million will go to the... Read More.

Owego Responds to Three Overdose Cases in Two Hours

Village of Owego Emergency Services responded to three overdose calls within two hours last Monday. A 23-year-old man was found on a sidewalk and then two people in their late 20s were found unresponsive in an apartment house. Narcan was given to the three... Read More.

Sanmina Employee Suffer Burns in Chemical Accident

An Owego Sanmina employee was hospitalized following a chemical incident at the plant. The person was sprayed with nitric acid from a machine. They suffered 1st degree burns over 20% of their body. The injured person was transported to Wilson Hospital. There is no... Read More.

$9.7 Million Awarded to Assist Southern Tier Municipalities

Governor Cuomo has announced that $9.7 million has been awarded to 12 Southern Tier municipalities in his Restore New York Communities Initiative. The funds are intended to reinvigorate downtowns and generate new economic opportunities. Statewide, $81 million was awarded. Among the projects are:Village of... Read More.