Owego

Lockheed Martin has again found itself to be the likely winner of a contract to build presidential helicopters. This time around, Lockheed is working for the company it beat out for the contract four years ago: Sikorsky Aircraft of Connecticut. Sikorksy is heading up... Read More.

Friends and family gathered yesterday in Owego to remember former Owego Mayor Ed Arrington. He passed away at his home last Wednesday afternoon of a heart attack. Pastor Terry Steenburg presided over the funeral service. Friends remembered Arrington for his willingness... Read More.

The funeral for a former three-term Owego Mayor will be held today. 70-year-old Ed Arrington passed away at his home last week of an apparent heart attack. Calling hours were held yesterday afternoon at Estey, Munroe and Fahey funeral home on Park... Read More.

Funeral arrangements have been made for former three-term Owego Mayor Ed Arrington, whose passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday afternoon. Calling hours will be held Sunday afternoon from 1-to-4 at Estey, Munroe and Fahey Funeral Home on Park Street in Owego. ... Read More.

The west bound exit and on-ramp to Route 17 at Owego's Exit 64 is now reopened. The bridge, on Lackawanna Avenue, was closed for the last two weeks while State DOT workers resurfaced the bridge deck. Crews worked day and night hoping... Read More.

More than 100 motorcyclists met in Owego Saturday to register for a ride to honor veterans of the Vietnam War. Riders of the 5th Annual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride registered at the Owego Free Academy before setting off a... Read More.

It's been almost a year since the Village of Owego passed its moratorium on hydrofracking, and now the village is looking for an extension of the ban. The village is reportedly looking to extend the moratorium by six months. Mayor Kevin Millar says an... Read More.

Coyotes have been sighted this month in the Campville Commons Park in the Town of Owego. While no immediate threats have been posed to people by the coyotes, there has been a report of a coyote approaching a dog that was accompanying an individual... Read More.

Lockheed Martin informed employees of its Mission Systems and Training business Monday that a round of layoffs will take place, and approximately 300 positions nationwide will be affected. Lockheed has over 2,700 employees at its Owego location, where electronic systems, mission systems and sensors,... Read More.

Residents were told to evacuate their home when a nearby garage went up in flames. A garage fire broke out on Saturday night at a Lisle Road home in Owego around 8 p.m.. Three fire companies responded to the blaze. According... Read More.

Owego residents will get their say in August about whether or not they want a dog park built in Hickories Park. While an exact date next month has not been set, the town board will be having a public comment session as one of... Read More.