Owego finalizes plans for shared facilities building

Town of Owego leaders met yesterday to finalize plans for a new shared facilities building that will house the town's Highway, Parks, and Utilities department offices and equipment. The new town facilities building will be located behind the Owego Town Hall on Route... Read More.

SUEZ working on E. Main St. in Owego

Part of East Main Street in Owego will be closed today as SUEZ replaces a 12-inch valve under the street's intersection with Farm Street. Water will have to be turned off to 50 customers in the area while the work is conducted, and those... Read More.

Minka homes coming soon to Owego

The Village of Owego is about to experience a renaissance, according to developer Bill Thomas. "I just have to tell everyone who is listening...Owego is a crown jewel," Thomas told WEBO. "This village is going to experience a lot of growth and a lot... Read More.

Owego announces details on referendum vote

The Village of Owego has announced the details for the Aug. 1 referendum vote to let residents decide on whether or not to abolish the Village Court and change the Clerk/Treasurer position to appointed. The vote will be held from noon to 9pm... Read More.

New historical marker in Owego next Friday

Tioga County will continue the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage with a historic marker ceremony next week in Owego at the former home of Elizabeth Browne Chatfield. The private secretary to Susan B. Anthony lived at 18 Front Street and once... Read More.

OPD finishes investigation of Southside Drive crash

The Owego Police Department has released more information about the three-car accident that occurred on Southside Drive in Owego June 25. Police say it started when 20-year-old Jay Yang of Ithaca tried to pass a vehicle in a no passing zone, causing the crash... Read More.

UPDATE: Worker killed in accident identified

State Police have identified the victim of Friday's fatal industrial accident at Upstate Shredding as 49-year-old Michael Burke of Owego. Investigators say the man was walking across the scrap yard when he was struck by a front loader being operated by another employee... Read More.