Owego’s First Friday to Launch this week

Historic Owego Marketplace President Bradley Crews and Lockheed Martin's Ken Khamphoumy came to WEBO to talk about the kick-off of this year's First Friday monthly events in Downtown Owego.  You can listen to the interview here: 

Owego Little League Celebrates 51st Opening Day

The Owego Little League celebrated the start of their 51st season in Owego on Saturday.  The day began with a parade from the Owego Police Station to Hyde Park with hundreds of players participating.  Players, coaches and families marched right onto Nick Raftis Field... Read More.

National Drug Take-Back Day

Also on Saturday, CASA-Trinity participated in National Drug Take-Back day.  The event offered free no-questions-asked drop off of unused or unwanted prescription medication.  CASA-Trinity partnered with partnered with Senator Fred Akshar, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, and the Southern Tier AIDS program.  The four... Read More.

Apalachin Fire Dept’s New Station Opens to Public

This weekend was Recruit NY, an annual event across New York State to recruit volunteer firefighters and EMT’s.  Most volunteer departments throughout the state participated by hosting an event at their stations to meet and greet the public in the hopes of recruiting new... Read More.

Tioga County Holds Emergency Vaccine Clinic Drill

The Tioga County Public Health Department invited members of the public and media to participate in a public health emergency training exercise. Tioga County is required to conduct a Point of Dispensing (POD) drill to test how effectively the county can vaccinate in the event of a... Read More.

Public Asked to Participate in ‘POD’ Training Exercise

The Tioga County Public Health Director, Lisa McCafferty, is inviting the public to participate in a public health emergency training exercise. Tioga County is required to conduct a Point of Dispensing drill to test how effectively the county can vaccinate in the event of a communicable disease outbreak. The... Read More.

Man Sentenced Following Meth Sale Conviction

44-year-old Shawn Terry of Owego was sentenced on Monday for a felony conviction of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Terry will serve 7 years in prison and 5 years of post-release supervision. Terry is alleged to have sold methamphetamine. Two convictions on similar charges will... Read More.

Garbage Fire Burns Five Acres

Firefighters from the Killawog Fire department fought a garbage fire on the Tioga-Broome County line in the town of Lisle. Five acres were burned on Grant House Road. The fire was started by a person burning garbage. The New York State DEC reminds everyone that garbage burning is banned... Read More.

No Injuries in Owego Tractor Trailer Fire

A Weitsman tractor trailer operating on upper North Avenue in Owego caught fire Monday afternoon. The tractor trailer was hauling crushed cars to the shredding facility on Route 38 when it caught fire near the Kwik Fill gas station. Owego Firefighters requested assistance from Candor Fire to... Read More.

Tioga Historical Society Holds Business After Hours Event

A business after hours event was held at the Tioga County Historical Society Museum in Owego Friday night. The Tioga County Chamber of   Commerce and members of the public were invited to the museum to take a tour of upcoming exhibits. Friday, a brand new exhibit called “200 years of serving... Read More.

Waterman Distillery Opens Its Doors in Apalachin

The Waterman Distillery in Apalachin opened its doors this weekend. It's the first distillery in the area to offer all-natural flavored whiskey. From jalapeno-ginger to vanilla-cocoa cream, the owners make a variety of flavored spirits using local products. The distillery is named after Fred Waterman.