Candor Man Tries to Flee Tioga Deputy; Faces 15 Charges

Brandon Swansbrough, age 25 of 354 Straits Corners Road, Candor, has been arrested by Tioga County sheriff's deputies and faces 15 charges after trying unsuccessfully to flee from a deputy at 9:05 p.m. August 25. The charges are: Unlawfully Fleeing an Officer in a Motor... Read More.

Woman in Owego Had Fraud Check from Catholic Charities

Owego Police Department investigated a possible fraud complaint at M&T Bank and arrested Brittany Barnett, no address provided, for presenting a fraudulent check to the bank that was issued by Catholic Charities. Barnett was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument,... Read More.

Two Clerks in Tioga Charged with Underage Alcohol Sale

Two people were arrested by New York State Police for making unlawful sales to underage operatives during an Underage Drinking Initiative in Tioga County on September 1.  A total of 12 retail establishments were checked, 10 were found to be compliant. Police reported unlawful... Read More.
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Owego Fire Department’s Ceremony to Remember 9/11

8:46 a.m. Wednesday – Service of Remembrance at the Town of Owego's 9/11 Memorial in Hickories Park. Theme: Never Forget 9/11 Victims of Global Terrorism and to honor the Bravest of the Fire Service and the Finest of Police Service and make sure all killed... Read More.
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Tioga Deputies: Candor Man Charged with Felony DWAI

On August 15 at 02:47a.m., Tioga County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Frederick D. Whitmarsh, age 37, of 895 Ithaca Road, Candor. Whitmarsh was charged with DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired) with drugs, a felony that deputies said occurred on August 8. The defendant was issued... Read More.

Baker Firemen’s Fountain to be Rededicated Saturday

A rededication ceremony for the restored Baker Fireman's Fountain in Owego is scheduled for Saturday, August 24 outside the Tioga County Courthouse ... ceremony starts at 9am, followed at 1030am with a firefighter's parade, then a hose race on Front Street between Parker and... Read More.

Tioga Deputies Looking for Newark Valley Welcome Sign

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a grand larceny which occurred in the Village of Newark Valley during the week of 7/15/19 through 7/19/19. During that time frame, a village-owned welcome sign located on State Route 38 north of the village was... Read More.
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Hit & Run in Apalachin

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a hit and run motor vehicle accident in which a vehicle struck a 12 year-old pedestrian causing non-life threatening injuries. The vehicle is described as a grey, possibly dark grey, pick-up truck which sustained damage to the... Read More.

Tioga Arts Council to Celebrate International Translation Day

Tioga Arts Council is currently making preparations to celebrate world literature in translation as part of the global event International Translation Day and invites participants to share a literary work in translation. The event will take place on Sunday, September 29 at Riverow Bookshop, 187... Read More.