Lockheed Martin Lays Off 65 In Owego

Lockheed Martin served layoff notices to 587 employees across the country on Wednesday, including 65 in Owego. Most of the laid off workers will work their last shift on November 20th. All of the workers company-wide that were laid off were part of Lockheed's... Read More.

Tractor Trailer Drops Debris On North Avenue

Scrap metal debris was reported in the road this morning on North Avenue between the railroad underpass and the Owego-Apalachin bus garage. A Tioga County Sheriff Road Patrol Deputy spotted it just before 7 o'clock this morning. He caught up to the... Read More.

Missing Owego Man Found Dead In Draper Park

An Owego man was found dead along the Susquehanna River last night, following a search in the village of Owego. 64-year-old Tony Smith was reported missing around 6pm, he hadn't been seen since 11 o'clock yesterday morning at his home on Academy Street. ... Read More.

Lockheed Martin To Add Jobs In Owego

Lockheed Martin has abandoned its plan to close its Salina plant and transfer its employees to other locations, and instead will add jobs to its Owego facility. Initial reports say that the company has a plan that would move 280 workers to the Owego... Read More.

'Trunk Or Treat' Set For OFA Tonight

And, while trick or treating will occur as usual in neighborhoods throughout the area, the third annual "Trunk or Treat" event will be held again tonight at the Owego Free Academy parking lot on Sheldon Guiles Boulevard. The event features a well lit,... Read More.

Asteelflash To Layoff 34 Employees In Owego

Asteelflash has announced that it will be laying off 34 employees at its plant off Route 38 in Owego. The international electronic manufacturing services company recently filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the New York State Department of Labor. State law requires... Read More.

Remebrance Service Held For Milton Jump

The man who was killed last week during an altercation on Thorn Hollow Road was remembered by friends and family on Monday. Calling hours for 39-year-old Milton Jump of Owego were held at Estey, Munroe, and Fahey Funeral Home at 15 Park Street... Read More.

Voters Overwhelmingly Approve New Owego Elementary School

Voters in the Owego-Apalachin School District overwhelmingly voted in favor of two propositions Tuesday, allowing the district to issue serial bonds, along with using money from its capital reserve fund. Both propositions unofficially passed with about an 80 percent approval rate. The tallies will become... Read More.

Owego Elementary Referendum Vote Is Today

The referendum vote for a new Owego Elementary School will take place today from noon to 8 p.m. Polling places will be at Apalachin Elementary School and Owego Free Academy. Voters will vote on two propositions, including the authorization of borrowing $9.6... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Announces 600 To Be Laid Off In MS&T

Lockheed Martin has announced that the company will be cutting approximately 600 positions in the United States across its Mission Systems and Training business, which includes the facility in Owego. Employees affected by the cuts will be notified by November 6th. At this time,... Read More.

Rollover Closes Route 17 At Exit 64

Route 17 westbound at Exit 64 is blocked off this morning. Just after 7 o'clock an F.S. Lopke truck overturned just before exit 64. The driver was able to get out of the vehicle and is being treated by the Owego Ambulance.