Owego

Construction work begins today at Exit 64 in Owego, off of State Route 17. The westbound exit and entrance closed this morning. Construction work will replace the bridge deck over Route 17 between the exit and Route 434 on Lackawanna Avenue. ... Read More.

In Owego, the town has closed Hickories Park due to the threat of flooding. it will remain closed until further notice. As of this morning, river water was up above the drainage tubes going underneath the entrance to the park, but the... Read More.

A one car and two pedestrian accident took place last week on Glenmary Drive in Owego. 58-year-old Wayne Mashas of Owego was traveling northbound and struck two pedestrians that were walking southbound on the east shoulder of the roadway. 21-year-old Autumn Zendarski of Owego... Read More.

The conviction of an Owego man has been questioned by a federal appeals court. Judges now say investigators may have gone too far when searching the computers and electronic devices of James Galpin Jr. The convicted sex offender was involved in an investigation in... Read More.

Milling continues today on Erie Street in the village of Owego. It should be done by 3:30. Erie Street will be re-paved on July 1st and 2nd.

The Village of Owego Municipal Swimming Pool will be opening today at noon. From noon through 7 PM is open swimming for all, with adults-only swimming taking place from 7 to 8. The pool will be open every day and admission is free. All... Read More.

Owego's 33rd Annual Strawberry Festival was a great success. Festival goers, local businesses, and vendors were all pleased with the events outcome. There were many special events and highlights including fireworks Friday night, and the traditional Strawberry Festival parade on Saturday. The crowds on North... Read More.

Owego's Strawberry Festival begins tonight in the village of Owego.  This is the 33rd annual Strawberry Festival.  Tonight's events include musical performances throughout the downtown area, a wine tasting at the Gateway Community deck, the Strawberry Festival Beauty Pageant in the Courthouse Square at... Read More.

A motor vehicle accident slowed traffic on Route 17, near Exit 65 in Owego yesterday. One-mile east of Exit 65 heading towards Apalachin, near DeGroat Road, a crash resulted in one car flipped upside down in the median, and a pickup truck spun around... Read More.

There was a power outage in the Village of Owego for about an hour beginning around 1 o'clock on Wednesday. A power pole had been sheared in half, resulting in the power line and transformer being down. The Owego Police Department and the Owego... Read More.

Dog owners in Owego may soon have a new place to play with their pups. The town board met with members of the Owego Dog Owner's Group at a workshop Tuesday evening to discuss the details of a possible dog park. Group... Read More.