State Police Make Grand Larceny Arrest

An Owego woman has been arrested for grand larceny. On Friday, New York State Police arrested 47-year-old Maria McGuane for Grand Larceny in the 2nd degree. She allegedly stole in excess of $50,000 from a former employer, Impressions by Briana, a full-service wedding accessory... Read More.

Waverly Police Bust Rolling Meth Lab

Waverly Police made four arrests Saturday night, when the vehicle they pulled over, turned out to be a rolling meth lab. Officers stopped a vehicle on West Pine Street for a traffic infraction and discovered that there was a methamphetamine lab inside the... Read More.

Scott Gurney Elected Owego Fire Chief

The Owego Fire Department has a new Fire Chief today. The department held their annual elections yesterday. Assistant Fire Chief Scott Gurney was running for Chief, and won. Ed Franz, who served as the department's chief for the last several years... Read More.

SBA Honors Several Local Businesses

Several area businesses including one from Tioga County were honored by the Small Business Administration earlier this month. Northeast Implements, a division of Klett Enterprises, owned by Charles Klett of Owego’s Southside, was one of 23 businesses honored statewide with an Excellence Award... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates F-35's Interactive Cockpit

Lockheed Martin in Owego held a demonstration on Monday of their F-35 Lightning II interactive cockpit. Local officials, including Congressmen Tom Reed and Richard Hanna, were on hand for the company's demonstration, which highlighted the F-35's role in protecting national security. Aviation Systems Vice... Read More.

Eleven Receive 'Real Heroes' Honors

A handful of local heroes were honored for their actions Thursday morning. Eleven residents of the Southern Tier were honored at the 4th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast hosted by the American Red Cross at the Holiday Inn Arena. Owego firefighter Lieutenant Daniel Gavin was honored... Read More.

Fire Destroys Owego Home

An Owego home has burned to the ground after a structure fire on Sunday. Just before noon, the call came for a fire at 1511 Dutchtown Road. The fire was reportedly through the roof of the home, and the house was fully engulfed in... Read More.

Owego PBA Conducting Benefit Campaign

The Owego Police Benevolent Association is now conducting their Annual Benefit Campaign. The Owego PBA will be utilizing Community Advertising, and accepting donations, which can be mailed to PO Box 275 Owego, NY, or dropped off at the Owego Police Department. If you have... Read More.

Owego Little League Opens Season

The Owego Little League will open its 62nd season on Saturday. The festivities will begin with a parade, opening ceremonies and the playing of 14 games. The annual parade steps off at 8:30 a.m. from the Owego Police Station on Temple Street and travels... Read More.