BREAKING NEWS: Accident at Upstate Shredding in Owego

Just before 11 o’clock this morning, the Owego Fire Department and Ambulance was called to Upstate Shredding on Corporate drive for a man who was allegedly “run over” by a tractor trailer.  The fire department and ambulance responded quickly.  Ambulance Medics requested the emergency medical... Read More.

Fire Destroys Owego Home

Firefighters were called to the 4000 block of Montrose Turnpike around 4:30 Saturday afternoon for what started as a vehicle fire, but quickly spread to the nearby house. Southside Fire Chief Charles Klett, who lives nearby, was on the scene within seconds. ... Read More.

$10,000 Reward Offered In Owego Rite Aid Robbery

The Owego Police Department is offering a $10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the robbery at the Rite Aid in Owego on January 5th. According to police, the man took painkillers from the pharmacy... Read More.

Owego To Pick Up Christmas Trees

The Village of Owego's Department of Public Works will be picking up Christmas Trees on Fridays starting today through January 31st. There will be no Christmas Tree pick-up after the 31st. Please call 687-1101 if you put a tree out to ensure pick-up.

Sikorsky/Lockheed Martin To Receive Air Force Contract

A federal budget agreement announced on Monday night includes money for the Air Force to award a contract to the Sikorsky Aircraft/Lockheed Martin joint venture.The contract would call for the companies to build a new generation of 112 combat search-and-rescue helicopters. The agreement... Read More.

Missing Owego Teen Found Safe

An Owego teen that was reported missing by his family, has been located safe and sound. 18-year-old Michael Stilson left his home on January 3rd for a trip to Oneonta, but his family received a phone call on January 8th stating that Michael had... Read More.

Multiple Crews Respond To Nichols Garage Fire

Multiple fire crews in Tioga County responded to a garage fire in Nichols Monday morning. Just after 9 o'clock, crews from Nichols, Tioga Center, Owego, and Southside responded to a well-involved fire on East River Road. Firefighters had to work to release smoke and... Read More.

OPD Investigating Armed Robbery At Rite Aid

The Owego Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at Rite Aid on Sunday evening. Witnesses say a man entered the store at 153 Main Street just before 5:30 Sunday, forced his way into the pharmacy area and displayed a handgun. The... Read More.

Tioga Trails Benefit Concert Draws Packed House

The house was packed at 7:30 Saturday evening, as Enlightened Earth Productions hosted its first ever Christmas Concert at Tioga Trails Café. The concert featured Cathy O'Gara, Tony Cordi, Jillian (May) Strauss, and Steve Strauss, among others. Hosts of the event encouraged those who... Read More.

Owego Town Supervisor Thanks Blood Donors

Town of Owego supervisor Donald Castellucci Jr, would like to thank both sponsors and donors in our area's most recent blood drive. Over 50 potential donors were attracted, and a total of 47 units of blood were collected. The event also raised a total... Read More.