Firefighter Winter Games Held at Greek Peak

The freshly fallen snow from Friday's storm created perfect conditions for the annual Firefighter Winter Games at Greek Peak this weekend. But it wasn't the weather firefighters were focused on. It was the memory of a brother who lost his life in the... Read More.

Chenango County Town Bans Hydrofracking

A Chenango County village has voted to ban hydrofracking. The Village of Oxford's Board of Trustees approved the first hydrofracking ban on record in Chenango County on Wednesday. The zoning ordinance was passed in a four to one vote that bans gas exploration, extraction,... Read More.

Owego Village Board Approves New CSEA Contract

The Owego Village Board this week approved a new contract with the CSEA--the union representing workers in the Public Works Department and Sewage Waste Treatment plant. The Board has been negotiating a new contract with the union over the past several months. The last contract... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Celebrates Helicopter Milestone

Three defense equipment milestones came together at Lockheed Martin Thursday and the celebration also included the first visit to the facility from 23rd District Congressman Tom Reed. Lockheed delivered its 150th MH-60R Multimission Helicopter--or Seahawk--to the U.S. Navy; the company also delivered it's first... Read More.

Flood Warnings Remain In Effect for Vestal & Waverly/Sayre

Flood Warnings remain in effect today, extended now through Saturday. There's a Wind Advisory still in effect as well, until 7 o'clock tonight. The Flood Warnings are for the Susquehanna River in Vestal and in Waverly/Sayre. In Vestal, meteorologists are predicting 19 feet of water with... Read More.

UHS To Open Second Facility in Owego Next Week

United Health Services will be opening a second Primary Care facility in Owego next week. The new UHS Primary Care Owego office will be at 42 West Main Street,, in the Price Chopper Plaza and is scheduled to open next Monday, February 4th.... Read More.

AUDIO STREAM: Funeral Service for Matthew Porcari

We will provide a live feed from the funeral service of Owego Firefighter Captain Matthew Porcari beginning at approximately 1:55 PM, Sunday, January 27th, 2013, Eastern Standard Time.  No announcers will be heard, only a direct feed from the podium microphone in the Owego... Read More.

An Outpouring of Support

It's already been a tough week for the fire service in Tioga County, after a structure fire in Newark Valley turned fatal Monday night for one Owego firefighter, and one more was injured. Owego Fire Chief Ed Franz told News Radio WEBO yesterday that fellow... Read More.

Remembering Captain Matthew Porcari

The Owego Fire Department, established in the 1840’s, is a volunteer fire department comprised of five companies. These five companies consist of three engine, one tower, and one heavy rescue company. Under the umbrella of the Owego Fire Department is also the Emergency... Read More.

The Obituary of Captain Matthew Porcari

Owego, New York: Matthew Porcari, 34, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2013. Matthew was predeceased by his father, John Porcari; paternal grandfather, Peter Porcari; maternal grandparents, Lester and Jeanne Dunham; uncle, William Eschler. He is survived by his wife, Christina Porcari; children, Tierney Walter,... Read More.