Owego Receives FEMA Funds For Sewer Upgrade

Owego will soon see major improvements to its sewer system, as more than $660,000 in federal funds is being given for repairs. The money comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Grant program. The town will use these funds to repair Main... Read More.

Rebecca Weitman Memorial Dog Park Moving Forward

The Owego Dog Owners Group is moving forward with plans to build the Rebecca Weitsman Memorial Dog Park in Hickories Park. The Town approved the project and Upstate Shredding owner Adam Weitsman and his wife Kim are donating funds for the construction in honor... Read More.

Rest in Peace – Southside Fire Chief Charles Klett

News Radio WEBO is saddened at the loss of loyal listener, good friend, and Southside Fire Chief Charles Klett.Charles grew up on Owego's Southside on the Klett family farm. Charles was also the owner of Northeast Implement in Spencer, NY. Our thoughts and... Read More.

Owego Woman Arrested for Filing False Report

On August 2nd, Owego Police arrested a woman who allegedly filed a false report with authorities. 52-year-old Barbara Ellis of Owego allegedly filed a report with police, saying that someone broke into her apartment and stole prescription medication. After an investigation, police have determined... Read More.

Wagner Lumber Plans to Rebuild

Wagner Lumber of Owego has started rebuilding their facilities after they burned down on February 16th of this year. Owner Les Wagner says that the new facilities will be state of the art, and could increase productivity by 25 to 50 percent. Some of... Read More.

Apartment Fire in Owego

An apartment building caught on fire yesterday in Owego. The building at 405 Front Street is home to three tenants. The fire started when the pilot light on a stove ignited the gas line. In total, it took about 10 minutes to put the... Read More.

Public Presentation on Heroin Use

Over 100 community members met in Owego yesterday for an informational presentation on the heroin use epidemic in the Southern Tier. Presenters said that heroin is used by all sorts of people, and is not categorized by any one stereotype. The reason is that... Read More.

Brides by the River Returns to Owego

The Pumpelly House Estate is a scenic bed and breakfast on Front Street in Owego, but for one day later this month, wedding services in the area will be taking center stage. Brides by the River is a bridal showcase at the Pumpelly House... Read More.