Ti-Ahwaga Theatre Warns of Phishing Email

The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players have issued a warning that their name is being used in a phishing email. The email was sent to their mailing list and asks the recipient to verify their Chase Bank information. As always, do not click on the link. Forward the email... Read More.

Public Hearings to be Held on Shared Services

Martha Sauerbrey, the Chair of the Tioga County Legislature, will be conducting a series of public hearings across the county asking for community input on the Shared Services Property Tax Savings Plan Initiative. The Tioga County Shared Services Panel comprised of municipal officials has been meeting regularly... Read More.

Farm Distillery to Open in Owego

The newest New York State Farm Distillery will be opening on Saturday in a historic barn on Route 434 in Apalachin. Waterman’s Distillery currently produces “Grain Neutral” liquor that is triple distilled at 88 proof and flavored. As a certified NYS Farm Distillery, they use local grain and all... Read More.

Tioga Women Lead Council Announces Conference

The Tioga Women Lead Council has announced their first conference. The group is a group of professional, local, women leaders who are committed  to advancing women’s leadership through empowerment, education and experience. They began hosting leadership events in 2016 to educate, support and advance women leaders in Tioga County.... Read More.

Spencer-Van Etten Student in Custody Following Threat

A Spencer-Van Etten student is in police custody following the discovery of writing that implied a shooting would take place at the school in April. The threat was discovered on Monday, and school officials contacted the Tioga County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation has now... Read More.

Garbage Haulers Plead Guilty to Price Fixing

Two top waste management providers in the Southern Tier will each pay hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines.  According to the New York Attorney General’s office, Bert Adams Disposal and Taylor Garbage Services conspired to rig bids, allocate customers, and fix prices for... Read More.

Tom Reed to Visit Candor Bus Garage

Congressman Tom Reed will be in Candor on Wednesday, touring the Candor School District’s new bus garage. TST BOCES, Renovus Solar, and the Candor School District are working to construct 3,300 solar modules on seven acres of land, located at the bus garage. Reed... Read More.

Three Lockheed Martin Owego Projects Receive Funding

Three Lockheed Martin programs in Owego have been given $1.2 billion in the United States budget approved last week. The programs include $445 million for a fleet of 23 helicopters in the new presidential helicopter program. A further $400 million will go to the... Read More.

Owego Responds to Three Overdose Cases in Two Hours

Village of Owego Emergency Services responded to three overdose calls within two hours last Monday. A 23-year-old man was found on a sidewalk and then two people in their late 20s were found unresponsive in an apartment house. Narcan was given to the three... Read More.