Tioga County Archives - Page 147 of 312

Man Found Guilty Verdict on Weapons Charge

Monday, July 16 by Irene Radigan

A Broome County Jury returned a guilty verdict Thursday against a Tioga County man on a charge of Criminal Possession of a Weapon. 35-year old Theodore R. Cooper of Nichols faces up to fifteen years in prison. Cooper was arrested by Endicott Police on... Read More.

Baker Fireman Monument Headed to Alabama for Refurbishment

Thursday, July 12 by Irene Radigan

The well known Fireman Statue and Fountain at Tioga County’s Courthouse Square in Owego was dismantled Wednesday. The statue, and fountain which has not worked in several years, was picked up by Robinson Iron of Alabama. The company has been contracted to rebuild the... Read More.

Halsey Valley Road Project Has Begun

Wednesday, July 11 by Irene Radigan

Work has started on the $2 million Halsey Valley Road Elevation Project in Tioga. The project will raise a quarter-mile stretch of Halsey Valley Road two feet above the height of the floodwaters caused by Tropical Storm Lee. Construction between 17C and Allyn Road began... Read More.

Arrest Made in Town of Richford Shooting

Tuesday, July 10 by Irene Radigan

The Ithaca teen, wanted in connection with a shooting in Richford has turned himself in. 18-year-old Devin VanBrunt surrendered to Tioga County Sheriff’s investigators Monday. He was charged and arraigned on felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, two counts of felony Criminal Possession... Read More.

Ithaca Man Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges

Tuesday, July 10 by Irene Radigan

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest on Friday, following a 2AM traffic stop on Route 96 in Owego. 30-year-old Peter Radoja of Ithaca was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and several... Read More.

Senator Akshar Announces Jail-Based Substance Use Treatment Funds for Tioga County

Tuesday, July 10 by Irene Radigan

(OWEGO, NY) On Tuesday, Senator Fred Akshar joined Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard and Tioga County Legislature Chairwoman Marte Sauerbrey to announce $156,000 in state funding that will be used to bring jail-based substance use disorder treatment and transition services to the Tioga County... Read More.

Arrest Warrant Issued in Richford Shooting

Monday, July 9 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant in the Richford double shooting that took place over 4th of July. 18-year-old Devin VanBrunt is wanted in connection to the matter in which two individuals were shot, and both had left the scene... Read More.

State Police Make Impersonation Arrest

Monday, July 9 by WEBO Radio

The New York State Police in Owego have arrested 45-year-old Christian Perakovich, of Montoursville, PA for the felony of Possession of a Forged Instrument and the misdemeanor of Criminal Impersonation. On February 8th, troopers were made aware that Perakovich provided a false name when... Read More.

Double Shooting In Richford

Sunday, July 8 by Dave Radigan

Early Thursday morning the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office responded to Light Road in the Town of Richford for the report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound. Further investigation found that there were two subjects with gunshot wounds and both had left the... Read More.

23rd District Primary Results Certified; Tracey Mitrano to Face Tom Reed

Sunday, July 8 by WEBO Radio

Results will be certified today in the Democratic Primary race for the 23rd Congressional District. Max Della Pia from Owego came out ahead narrowly last week in a race that was too close to call. Absentee ballots were counted on Monday and Tracy Mitrano... Read More.

Fire Causes Equipment Damage at Upstate Shredding

Monday, July 2 by WEBO Radio

A Saturday afternoon fire has damaged an Upstate Shredding building in Owego. The fire started when a welder created a spark that started some equipment on fire. There was heavy damage to equipment in the building. The building itself is still standing, but the... Read More.

Pair Arrested for Tampering with Evidence

Monday, July 2 by WEBO Radio

The New York State Police have arrested 35-year-old William M. Hyer of Owego on felony Tampering with Physical Evidence and the misdemeanors of Menacing and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. 41-year-old Eini Raupers, also of Owego, was arrested for felony Tampering with Physical Evidence. The... Read More.