Owego Elementary Plans Shared With Public

Plans for the new Owego Elementary School were shared with the public Tuesday night. The 120,000-square -foot building will feature an auditorium, large instruction spaces, and isolated music rooms, all without raising taxes. Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell discussed funding, design plans, and the date... Read More.

Owego Village Board Adopts Towing Policy

The Owego Village Board passed a new towing policy for the village. The intent of the new policy is to provide prompt and safe removal of vehicles to prevent traffic hazards. A primary towing service list will be established, and a police request for... Read More.

O-A School District Schedules Public Info Sessions

The Owego Apalachin school district and superintendent Dr. Bill Russell will host a public information session to discuss construction and funding for the new Owego Elementary School at 7 o'clock Tuesday night in the Owego Free Academy LGI hall. Dr. Russell will give a... Read More.

OFA Teacher Headed To Afganistan

A teacher at Owego Free Academy has left the classroom to head back to Afghanistan this week. Mike Oddo is a technology education teacher at OFA, but he also serves as Command Sergeant Major of the 365th Engineer Battalion of the United State Army... Read More.

Owego Seniors Can Get Fall Cleanup Assistance

Anyone 65 years of age or older living in Owego can sign up for help with their fall cleaning and projects. Through the Tioga County Rural Ministry, students from Cornell and Ithaca College will be in Owego to help with window washing, yard work,... Read More.

Firefighters Make Complex Rescue In Owego

The Southside Fire Company responded to what turned out to be a confined space rescue yesterday on Montrose Turnpike in Owego. Firefighters were dispatched around 11 AM to the report of a man down exposed to fumes. Upon arrival Southside firefighters determined that a... Read More.

Town Of Owego Approves Dog Park

The town of Owego has approved plans to build a new dog park in part of Hickories Park. The town board approved the plans with a unanimous vote last night. The dog park will be the first one of its kind in... Read More.

KFC Robbery Investigation Continues

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office is still looking for information on a robbery at the Owego KFC. The restaurant, on Route 17C, was robbed around 10:45 Wednesday night, when a man entered the restaurant through an unsecured back door, displayed a weapon and... Read More.