Tioga County Archives - Page 105 of 312

Tioga County COVID-19 Update: Increasing New and Active Cases, Quarantines

Wednesday, September 30 by Bill Moyer

Tioga County Legislative Chairwoman Sauerbrey reported the following Tioga County COVID-19 Statistics: 264 Confirmed Cases – Total confirmed cases, to date. 219 Individuals in Mandatory Quarantine - These are individuals who have had close contact (6 ft.) with someone who has tested positive, but is not displaying... Read More.

Tioga County Jail Inmate Faces Four Felonies in Attack on Two Corrections Officers

Wednesday, September 30 by Bill Moyer

When the Corrections Officers at the Tioga County Jail responded to an incident September 24 in a housing unit, an inmate physically attacked the officers. As a result of the incident, two officers sustained physical injury.Members of the Criminal Investigation Division investigated the incident.... Read More.

Comment Time for Proposed Changes in Tioga County’s Recycling Program

Friday, September 25 by Bill Moyer

The Tioga County Legislature is proposing a change in recycling in Tioga County. The county’s current program is weekly countywide curbside recycling. The contract expires at the end of this year and the Legislature went out for bid in June. The lowest bid came... Read More.

Tompkins Cortland College Gets $15K Grant to Support Tioga County Students

Wednesday, September 23 by Bill Moyer

The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation, based in Owego, has awarded Tompkins Cortland Community College a $15,000 grant to provide financial assistance to Tioga County residents during the 2020-21 academic year. The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation has been providing grants to the college annually since... Read More.

Tioga Deputies Donate New Bike to 4-Year-Old Whose Birthday Bike Was Stolen

Tuesday, September 22 by Bill Moyer

Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies made a 4-year old Town of Tioga boy very happy with a birthday gift. On Friday, September 11, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a larceny call on Robin Way, in the Town of Tioga. It was determined that a... Read More.

“For Them” 5K Ruck March at Hickories to Raise Awareness of Veterans’ Suicides

Tuesday, September 22 by Bill Moyer

Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency is hosting a 5K Ruck March entitled “For Them.” This Ruck March is designed to raise awareness about the issue of veteran suicide, to honor the memory of those we have lost to the "War Within" and to provide... Read More.

Mayor Mike Baratta Updates Owego Residents: “This has been a crazy year”

Monday, September 21 by Bill Moyer

I wanted to take some time to write to you as summer is winding down and update you on what’s going on in the village. This has been a crazy year. First, I would like to thank everyone on behalf of the board for... Read More.

Tioga Rural Ministry Reopens Food Pantry for In-Person Visits By Appointment

Thursday, September 17 by Bill Moyer

Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM) is once again allowing individuals who need food to come into the pantry. With the onset of COVID-19 in March, TCRM adapted operations and limited access to the building in order to protect staff, volunteers and the community. While... Read More.

Tioga County Man Disturbs O’Brien’s Inn, Then Arrested on Active Warrant

Wednesday, September 16 by Bill Moyer

Lucas A. FRANKS, 29, of Nichols, Tioga County, was arrested on Thursday, September 10 for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, a Class A Misdemeanor, after a disturbance at O’Brien’s Inn on County Route 60 in the Town of Chemung, according... Read More.

Polls Open from Noon to 9 p.m. Today for Owego Village Election at Fire Station

Tuesday, September 15 by Bill Moyer

Reminder, with COVID-19 village elections in New York State were moved from March to Tuesday September 15. The ballot remains unchanged from the March ballot. Only one contested race was on the ballot in March. Incumbent Clerk / Treasurer Rod Marchewka, running under the Better... Read More.

Tioga County Agencies Offer Help Starting and Building Home-Based Businesses

Tuesday, September 15 by Bill Moyer

Tioga Opportunities, Inc., TEAM Tioga, and Tioga County Rural Economic Area Partnership LDC (R.E.A.P.) have joined forces to launch a home-based business initiative in Tioga County, New York. This collaborative effort will provide support for individuals and families interested in starting and building home-based... Read More.