Emergency Preparedness Program in Owego Sees Great Turnout

In the wake of the flood of 2011 lawmakers are encouraging their constituents to be more prepared for disasters and emergencies.  In February, state officials kicked off a new program aimed to make New Yorkers better prepared for the next time disaster strikes. That... Read More.

Presidential Helicopters Will Be in Owego in 2015

Lockheed Martin has announced more details regarding their contract to help build the next fleet of presidential helicopters. According to Lockheed officials, the first two test presidential helicopters have been scheduled to come to Owego next year, with two time slots in 2015 when... Read More.

Citizen Preparedness Program This Weekend

This weekend Tioga County will be playing host to the latest Citizen Preparedness Training program in the state. The training program will be held Saturday at the Owego-Apalachin Middle School beginning at 11 o'clock, with the doors opening at 10. To register for the... Read More.

Touch-a-Truck Returns for Third Year

The Family Resource Center of Tioga County is set to host their 3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday. For the past three years, families have been invited to check out a variety of unique vehicles parked at the Tioga County Health and Human Services... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.2 Billion Marine One Contract

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.2 billion contract to build the next fleet of presidential helicopters. Lockheed, in partnership with Connecticut-based Sikorsky Aircraft, was given the contract announced on Wednesday. The integrated communications and mission systems for the helicopters will be installed at... Read More.

Family Reading Partnership Hosts Fundraiser

The Family Reading Partnership of Owego-Apalachin will be hosting a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble's Vestal location this weekend to raise money for their cause. The reading partnership helps distribute new and gently used books to children throughout the community, and fundraisers are... Read More.

Village of Owego May Add Restrictions to Sex Offenders

The Village of Owego could be looking to restrict where registered sex offenders can live in the village. Ward 2 Trustee Earl Hartman and former mayor John Loftus are looking for a law that prevent sex offenders from living within certain distances that could... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin District Dealing with $2 Million Deficit

At a budget meeting for the Owego-Apalachin School District on Monday night, the district announced it's looking at close to a $2 million deficit. Teacher and staff layoffs are currently on the proposal, and Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell said that the school board decided... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin District Holding Two Budget Hearings

The Owego-Apalachin School District is holding two hearings on their 2014-2015 budget this week. The first budget hearing starts at 7:30 tonight in the Apalachin Elementary School cafeteria, with the second meeting being held Wednesday at 7:30 in the Owego Free Academy Large Group... Read More.

Tioga County Rural Ministry Hosts “Soap for Hope”

Throughout the month of May, the Tioga County Rural Ministry will be holding its Soap for Hope program, in which bins will be set up throughout Owego to collect personal hygiene products for those in need. The ministry's Sister Mary O'Brien said that a... Read More.