Leadership Tioga to Mark 20 Year Anniversary

The Leadership Tioga Program has reached a milestone this year, celebrating 20 years of developing leaders for the community.  The program began in 1998 and to date over 300 people have received certificates of completion. To celebrate, Leadership Tioga and the Tioga Chamber invites... Read More.

23rd District Primary ‘Too Close to Call’

The race for the 23rd Congressional District Democratic primary is too close to call.  Cyber-security expert Tracy Mitrano and retired U.S. Air Force colonel Max Della Pia of Owego were neck-and-neck all night. This morning they are separated by only a couple dozen votes... Read More.

Arrest Made in Endicott Copper Theft

An arrest has been made in the theft of copper from a Harrison Avenue residence in Endicott on June 22nd. 33-year-old Manani Oliveras of Binghamton was arrested in Owego with several duffel bags full of copper piping. Police say there may be a connection... Read More.

Rabies Clinic Scheduled for June 21st in Apalachin

The Tioga County Health department will be conducting a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday June 21st from 6:20 PM to 7:40 PM at the Apalachin Fire Department at 230 Pennsylvania Avenue. The are 195 appointments available. The suggested donation is $10. Animal age must... Read More.

Doris B. Scott Bandshell To Be Rededicated

On the Fourth of July, the Doris B. Scott Memorial bandshell in Hickories Park in Owego will be rededicated. Major funding for the bandshell was obtained by the late Senator Thomas Libous, the family of Doris B. Scott, and the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation. Following the rededication,... Read More.

Tioga County Selects Vendor for new Mobile Dental Vehicle

Tioga County has announced that Medical Coaches of Oneonta has been selected to build the new Tioga Mobile Dental Vehicle. Multiple proposals were received and evaluated. It was determined that Medical Coaches’ proposal best met the needs of the County. Tioga Mobile Dental Program has served over 10,000... Read More.

Final Prep Being Made for Strawberry Festival

The village of Owego is completing final preparations for the 38th annual Strawberry Festival this weekend. The festival begins this afternoon with the Miss Strawberry Pageant at 5pm, Strawberry Shake 5k at 6:15, Wine and Beer Tasting, Stone Senate playing the main stage on the south lawn of the Court... Read More.

Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is Re-Accredited

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has been successfully re-accredited by New York State. The Office has been accredited since 1998. The patrol division was commended for their performance in the process. The re-accreditation is undergone every five years.

Street Closings for the Strawberry Festival

In preparation for the Strawberry Festival, Owego motorists in certain areas will need to have their vehicles moved from the street by 1:00 AM this Saturday. The streets are:  Lake Street  Court Street (including Court Street Parking Lot)  Spencer Avenue  Chestnut Street  Temple Street  Central Avenue  Park Street  Fox Street from McMaster Street... Read More.