Newark Valley Man Arrested

Tioga County deputy sheriff’s report the arrest of 55-year-old Todd Farthing of 33 Whig Street in Newark Valley. He was charged with Criminal Mischief 4th, Unlawful Imprisonment 2nd, and Harassment 2nd. Farthing was arraigned in Owego town court and was remanded to the Tioga... Read More.
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Tioga County Legislature to Present State of the County

The Tioga County Legislature will gavel into session tomorrow night. During the 6 p.m. session, appointments will be made to the Board of Ethics, Traffic Safety Board, Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Team and to the Community Services Board. Lawmakers are also expected to vote... Read More.

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.
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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.
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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.