Former school, admin building demolished

The former Owego-Apalachin Administration Building and onetime Talcott Street School was demolished yesterday. It has been vacant since the Flood of 2011 damaged it beyond repair. Built as an elementary school for residents of the village's "Flats" neighborhood, it was later turned into the... Read More.

Voting on Tioga County’s 2017 budget proposal tonight

The Tioga County Legislature is scheduled to vote on its 2017 budget proposal this evening. Next year's proposed budget includes a zero percent county-wide tax increase. Next year's proposed budget would also remain under the New York State tax cap, as well as decrease... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin CSD releases new logo

Owego-Apalachin School District officials have released the school's new logo (Seen in the image above). The new logo is just part of a larger rebranding effort by school administrators. Those behind the new design say that it will be phased in... Read More.

Town of Owego looking at LED lighting

The Town of Owego is looking to convert it's street lamps to LED technology. Town officials and SmartWatt vendor representatives held a planning meeting at the Owego Town Hall Wednesday to discuss initial details of the project. The Town is looking to... Read More.

Town of Owego budget hearing tonight

The Town of Owego will be voting on its proposed 2017 budget during a meeting tonight. The budget includes a zero percent tax increase for residents, however, town water rates would increase 32 cents per thousand gallons of water. The board will be voting... Read More.

Owego Elks holding free meal for veterans

The Owego Elks are holding a free meal for area veterans this Sunday from 3pm until 6pm. The meal includes manicotti, homemade meatballs, salad, and various fixings. A DJ will provide entertainment throughout the evening as well. Registration is not necessary, however, supplies are... Read More.

TCHS O Tannenbaum opens Saturday

The Tioga County Historical Society's annual O Tannenbaum event will open this Saturday. The annual event showcases Christmas trees, wreaths, and other displays of donated items from local businesses. People can bid on the items, and all funds raised benefit the Historical Society. O... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin to begin demolition of Admin Building next month

The Owego-Apalachin Central School District will demolish their former Administration Building at 36 Talcott Street next month. All Around Excavating of Johnson City won the bid to demolish the building, which was destroyed in the Flood of 2011. They are planning to begin and finish... Read More.

OFA looks to replace football field with artificial turf

The Owego-Apalachin School District is looking at installing a new, multipurpose artificial turf field at Christy J. Valvo Stadium at no cost to taxpayers. The FieldTurf surface would be able to host home football, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse games. The existing natural... Read More.

Funeral services held for former OFD chief, youth coach

Friday was the day that the community said their final goodbyes to longtime Owego Fire Chief Tom Taft. Funeral services were held this morning at the First Baptist Church in Owego, with the burial ceremony following at Evergreen Cemetery. The procession passed under ladder trucks... Read More.

Upstate Shredding expansion plans tabled

The planned expansion at Owego's Upstate Shredding will be slightly delayed after the Town of Owego Zoning Board tabled the request at a meeting last night. The board requested more information about the $7.5 million expansion project before they decide. The special meeting was... Read More.