NEwark Valley Man Charged With Harassment, Endangerment

Tioga County deputies report the recent arrest of 26-year-old Tyler Walter of Newark Valley. He was charged with 2nd degree harassment and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. These charges resulted from an investigation of a disturbance. Walter was arraigned and... Read More.

Whooping Cough Reported in Tioga County

Tioga County Public Health has seen multiple cases of Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, in the past few weeks. Whooping Cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. Individuals are urged to contact their health care provider if they or someone in their household have experienced any... Read More.

Tioga Chamber Celebrating 100 Years With Gala

For 100 years the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has worked to make the community a better place to live, work and do business.   Gwen Kania, President & CEO of the Chamber says thank you to the community, for supporting the Tioga Chamber over... Read More.
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Owego Firefighters Battle Blaze

Flames torched an Owego home Tuesday. Firefighters responded to 105 Hall Road. Photos show smoke pouring from the single story home. There were no initial reports of injuries. The cause is under investigation.  The fire rekindled Wednesday morning.

Tioga Tourism Offering Matching Grant

Tioga County Tourism is offering its tourism partners a matching grant to bolster their market efforts this year. Funds are limited and campaigns have to have a county-wide message. The deadline for applications is Feb. 22nb. There are rules and guidelines. For information, call... Read More.

Tioga Legislature Chairwoman Sauerbrey Urges Storm Caution

Tioga County Legislature 56 Main Street Owego, NY 13827   CONTACT: Martha Sauerbrey, Chair, Tioga County Legislature 607-687-8240   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 18, 2019   TIOGA COUNTY LEGISLATIVE CHAIRWOMAN ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR IMPENDING STORM   Owego, NY – With the upcoming storm arriving this weekend, I encourage all Tioga County residents to prepare for significant levels... Read More.
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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.
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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 - $1,750 Christian Activities Network - $4,110 Food 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.