NYDOT warns of overnight I-86 closure

The New York State Department of Transportation says I-86 eastbound will be shut down between Exit 65 in Owego and Exit 67 in Endicott starting at 9 p.m. Thursday. The closure will remain in effect until 6 a.m. Friday, while crews make guiderail repairs. A... Read More.

Tioga Opportunities unveils new sharps drop-off

Tioga Opportunities has unveiled a new, free sharps disposal service at its Family Health Clinic. People can safely dispose of their used needles, lancets, and other sharps in a secure drop-off container located just inside the clinic’s front entrance. Officials say this provides a convenient option... Read More.

Owego Police warn of Strawberry Festival road closures

The Village of Owego will kick off its annual Strawberry Festival in the downtown the weekend of June 20–21, bringing with it two days of festivities—and several street closures. The celebration begins Friday, June 20, with a street fair starting at 5 p.m., followed by... Read More.

Strawberry Festival ready to cut ribbon

Strawberry Festival organizers and the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce are getting ready to cut the ribbon for the 43rd annual event. A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday on the Tioga County Courthouse steps, ushering in a weekend full of fun, music, activities, and... Read More.

Main jailed on $1M bail following assault in Owego

A Langhorn, Pennsylvania man is in the Tioga County Jail on $1 million bail for allegedly assaulting an Owego woman in her apartment Friday evening. Owego police say 39-year-old Drew Robert Small unlawfully entered the victim’s apartment, choked and sexually assaulted her, and prevented her... Read More.

Tioga Downs to feature award winning country star Carly Pearce

Tioga Downs announced that Grammy, CMA, and ACM award winning country star Carly Pearce will be taking the stage on August 28.  A member of the Grand Ole Opry, the Kentucky native has four number one hit singles including the platinum certified “What He... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin seniors ready for Senior Parade

The Owego-Apalachin School District will host its senior parade Friday, June 13. Staging will take place at Apalachin Elementary School around 5 p.m., with vehicles to depart to Owego Free Academy between 5:45 and 6.  The parade will proceed down Pennsylvania Avenue to Main Street,... Read More.

Sellars to be laid to rest

A tragic accident claimed the life of decorated Owego racer Conner Sellars last Friday at the age of 26. Born in Sayre, Sellars was a 2017 graduate of Owego Free Academy whose lifelong love of racing led to racking up 300 wins and nearly 30... Read More.

Work bee to help Porcari Memorial Pavilion recover from vandalism

The Owego Fire Department will hold a work bee Saturday to clean up and repair the Captain Matt Porcari Memorial Pavilion that was recently vandalized in Marvin Park. Porcari died in the line of duty while fighting a house fire in 2013. Work includes cleaning off graffiti, replacing... Read More.