Whats Next for Family Dollar stores in Tioga County?

Family Dollar stores in Apalachin, Newark Valley and Owego in Tioga County, as well as several in the Binghamton area and Elmira, Sayre and Towanda in Bradford County, Pa., and Montrose in Susquehanna County, Pa., all face uncertain futures after Dollar Tree announced it... Read More.

John Barleycorn in Owego to Close March 30

The owners of John Barleycorn Tavern on Front Street in Owego posted on Facebook this week that the well-known bar will close its doors, effective March 30. The online post read: "We will be running all new closing specials the remainder of this month.... Read More.

Woman Drove on Rt. 17 in Owego with .34% BAC

On March 5 at approximately 9:34 p.m., a New York State Police trooper at Owego barracks arrested Jenna R. Preno, age 38 of Elkins Park, PA, for the misdemeanor of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable Blood Alcohol Content of .34 percent -- four... Read More.

Plans of Candor Pinewood Derby Are Underway

A group of local residents are planning a Candor Pinewood Derby which will consist of children, with family adult help, shaping, carving, painting and racing miniature wooden cars. The event will be held on July 3rd as part of the Candor 4th of July... Read More.

Community Foundation Partners With Tioga Tae Kwon Do

Tioga Tae Kwon Do, in collaboration with the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers, is excited to announce the creation of the TTKD Academic Excellence Program (AEP), which will provide financial support and resources focusing on improving educational opportunities in our community. Suzanne Lee... Read More.

Olive Garden Supports OFA Benefit

The Olive Garden will be coming to the Owego Elks Saturday March 23rd from 5 - 8 p.m.  Tickets are $10 each and are available at the Owego Apalachin Middle/High School, The Owego Pennysaver and the Owego Pharmacy.  All proceeds to benefit the Owego... Read More.

Waverly Youth Charged with Sexual Abuse

Court action is pending for a name-protected 18-year-old man from Waverly who faces a felony count. Troopers arrested the youth and charged him with 1st degree sexual abuse involving a victim under the age of 11. The alleged incident happened in the town of... Read More.

Tioga County Opposes Governer’s Plan

The Tioga County legislature says it sharply opposes the governor’s plan to shift the cost burden of a program that helps villages and municipalities from the state to counties utilizing sales tax revenues. Lawmakers call it another unfunded state mandate. Local officials say that... Read More.

Owego Man Charged With Imprisonment

Tioga County deputies report the arrest of 28-year-old Kenneth Bishop of 231 Catlin Hill Road in Owego. He was charged with unlawful imprisonment and harassment following a disturbance in the Town of Tioga. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance.

Spencer Woman With Endangerment

A Spencer woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and harassment. Those counts were leveled against 36-year-old Karie Pelto of Washburn Road. She’ll appear in court today.

Tioga County Conducts Public Health Drill

On Wednesday Tioga County practiced a Public Health Asset Distribution exercise. This drill was conducted in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, Sheriff’s Office, Information Technology, Emergency Management Services, and Public Works. Public Health Asset Distribution is done in the event of a... Read More.