Tioga County Archives - Page 138 of 312

Fatal Fire in the Town of Barton

Monday, November 19 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga County Fire Investigation Team is investigating a fatal fire at 1774 Ridge Road in the Town of Barton. The fire was reported at about 4:37AM on Friday. State Troopers became involved after the 71-year-old resident could not be located. At about 12:41PM,... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Awarded $382 Million US Navy Contract

Monday, November 19 by WEBO Radio

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $382 million US Navy contract to produce the MH-60R helicopter. A significant portion of the work will be done in Owego. The MH-60R SEAHAWK is used today as a primary platform for anti-submarine warfare in open ocean and... Read More.

‘Project 22′ to be Screened by Tioga County Veterans’ Service

Thursday, November 15 by WEBO Radio

Tonight at 7PM, the Tioga County Veterans’ Service is hosting a film and discussion on the epidemic of veteran suicide. The event will be held at the Owego Fire Training Facility on McMaster Street in Owego. There will be a special screening of... Read More.

‘Small Business Saturday’ Set for November 24th

Thursday, November 15 by WEBO Radio

Saturday, November 24th will be celebrated as ‘Small Business Saturday’. Shoppers, small businesses, and civic leaders are expected to come together to strengthen their communities by supporting local businesses. By shopping local and small, the majority of the money stays within the community. Small... Read More.

Great American Smoke Out Event Set for November 15th

Wednesday, November 14 by WEBO Radio

Broome and Tioga counties will be celebrating the Great American Smoke Out at the Broome County Health Department at 10:30am on November 15th. The event will feature a mom and daughter whose story focuses on the mom’s successful cessation from smoking due to her... Read More.

Audio: Holiday Showcase is Saturday in Owego

Saturday, November 10 by Bill Moyer

Listen to the on-air story aired on Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10 on Your Hometown Station, WEBO -- Bill Moyer, reporter. Saturday is the annual Holiday Showcase from 10am to 6pm presented by Historic Owego Marketplace … shopping, dining and a variety of... Read More.

WEBO to Broadcast Owego Veterans Day Ceremony

Saturday, November 10 by Bill Moyer

Veterans Day is Sunday in the Southern Tier … the 100th anniversary of World War I's final hours ... will be observed Sunday at 11am at the Glenn A. Warner Memorial Hall of Owego VFW Post 1371 … also at many churches in Tioga,... Read More.

Commencement Held for 2018 Leadership Tioga Graduates

Thursday, November 8 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce held a commencement ceremony for the 2018 graduating class of Leadership Tioga on Tuesday in Owego. The students take part in a ten-month program designed to educate, inform and empower leaders. The students live or work in... Read More.

Owego Rotary to Hold 10th Artisan and Crafts Fair

Wednesday, November 7 by WEBO Radio

The Owego Rotary Club will hold its 10th Annual Artisan & Crafts Fair, Sunday, November 18th, from 9am to 3pm at the Owego Elks Lodge. There will be 45 artisans, a bake sale, and a basket raffle. Proceeds will benefit Polio One, a charity... Read More.

State Police Conduct Underaged Drinking Operation in Tioga County

Thursday, November 1 by WEBO Radio

The New York State Police conducted an underaged drinking operation in Tioga County on Sunday. 14 establishments in Apalachin, Owego, Candor, and Spencer were checked out. All of the establishments were in compliance. Underage and undercover agents are sent into retail establishments which sell... Read More.

Southside Drive Project Rejected by Village Board

Wednesday, October 31 by WEBO Radio

A proposed Southside Drive housing project in Owego has been rejected by the Village Board. The plan would have brought 20 duplex housing units to the property. A zoning change was required for the project to proceed. It was killed by a 6-1 vote.

Tioga County Sheriff’s Office to Participate in ‘No Shave November’

Wednesday, October 31 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in “No Shave November” this year. Effective November 1st their members will be allowed to grow facial hair, which they normally are not allowed to do, so they can help promote awareness to the importance of... Read More.