Officials Identify Victim of Candor Accident

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of the one car crash on Route 96 in Candor on Monday. 58-year-old Kevin Robinson was driving north and went of the westerly side of the highway and struck several objects, including a utility pole.... Read More.

No Injuries in Route 17 Tractor Trailer Crash

There was a tractor trailer accident on Route 17 eastbound on Tuesday at about 7AM. The crash occurred in Nichols, between exits 62 and 63. No injuries were reported, but the left lane and shoulder were shut down for several hours as the tractor... Read More.

One Fatality in Route 96 Crash in Candor

One person has died in a Monday afternoon motor vehicle accident on Route 96 in the Town of Candor. The crash occurred near 1296 Owego Road, between Anderson Hill Road and Dominic Road. The road was completely blocked, and traffic was being detoured. The... Read More.

Floyd Hooker Grants Announced

The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers has approved the 2018 Floyd Hooker youth grants for Tioga County NY. The awards total $21,860 to 6 non-profit organizations. The recipients are:Tioga County Council on the Arts - $1,750Christian Activities Network - $4,110Food Bank of the... Read More.

Owego Woman Injured by Kerosene Fire

An Owego woman was seriously burned after a cooking incident at 112 Spencer Street on Friday night. The woman reportedly poured kerosene over an outdoor fire. The woman was flown to the burn unit at Upstate Medical in Syracuse.

Police Identify Suspect in New Years Day Pursuit

Police have identified the driver of the vehicle that led police on a chase from Sayre to Barton, Tioga Center, and Owego on New Year’s Day. 29-year-old Bradley Snyder of Germansville, Pennsylvania was driving with a heavily damaged windshield, when Sayre Police attempted a... Read More.

Tioga Leads NY Counties in GDP Growth

While real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fell in seven of the Southern Tier’s fourteen counties in 2015, Tioga County led all of New York State with a 10.8% growth rate, according to a new statistical report issued by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)... Read More.

Tioga Chamber Announces Anniversary Celebration

FROM THE TIOGA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a special Centennial Gala Celebration at Tioga Downs Casino & Resort on Saturday, February 16 at 6:00 pm. All are welcome to attend.The celebratory event features... Read More.

Leadership Tioga Recruiting Class of 2019

Just a month after graduating the 2018 class of Leadership Tioga, the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has issued a call for 2019 participants.  They’ve also announced the selection of Jill Teeter as Program Facilitator.  Jill is a 2011 graduate of the program.  Leadership... Read More.

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Fatal Hunting Incident

53-year-old Dean Brockoff has entered a not guilty plea in the death of his hunting companion in Lockwood. The incident occurred on Sunday morning off Miller Hollow Road in Lockwood. The victim was taken to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital where he died. The 73-year-old... Read More.

Two Injured in Head-On Crash in Candor

Two people were injured in a head-on crash on Route 96 in Candor on Monday evening. The crash occurred near Iron Kettle Farm. Each car had a single occupant. One driver was airlifted to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. The second was transported to hospital... Read More.