Ti-Ahwaga Theatre Seeking Volunteers

The Ti-Ahwaga Theatre needs volunteers to help during their production of The Glass Menagerie. Help is needed for Box Office, Concessions, Waitstaff, Greeters, and a house manager. Please call the theatre at 607-687-2130 to volunteer.

Victim Identified in Fatal Upstate Shredding Accident

The victim in Thursday’s fatal accident at Upstate Shredding in Owego has been identified as 48-year-old David Kotwas of Oswego. Koswas was an employee of Riccelli Enterprises oin Syracuse, and was making a delivery of scrap metal.Kotwas parked next to a tractor trailer... Read More.

Secretary of the Navy Visits Owego

The Secretary of the Navy, Richard Spencer, made a visit to Lockheed Martin in Owego on Friday. Spencer gave a speech to employees and inspected several Lockheed Martin projects, including the MH-60R, the Navy’s primary anti-submarine helicopter. The fleet of MH-60Rs are scheduled to... Read More.

State Police Name New Commander of Troop C

The New York State Police has promoted Captain William McEvoy to the rank of Major and has assigned him to be Troop Commander at Troop C Headquarters in Sidney, NY. Troop C covers several counties including Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga.... Read More.

Oswego Man Fatally Injured in Upstate Shredding Accident

A tractor Trailer driver from Oswego was fatally injured in an accident near Upstate Shredding in Owego.The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at about 11:15 Thursday morning about an accident involving two tractor trailers. A tractor being unloaded toppled over and... Read More.

Grants Announced for Local Emergency Services

State Senator Fred Akshar announced that two dozen area fire departments and emergency squads will be receiving grants totaling $125,000. 6 Tioga County departments received $5,000.They include: Apalachin Fire Department, Inc.-- $5,000-- New SCBA air tanks Campville Fire Department, Inc.-- $5,000-- Wireless... Read More.

Marijuana Growing Operation Uncovered in Owego

The State Police have uncovered a marijuana growing operation on an island in the Susquehanna River in Owego. The state Police posted a photo on Facebook on Thursday without identifying which island was the target. An estimated $30,000 was eradicated in the operation, which... Read More.

Multiple Arrests Made in ‘Operation Hailstorm’

Three separate search warrants were served in Waverly Wednesday.The warrants were issued by the Tioga County Court as part of Operation Hailstorm. 3 ½ pounds of crystal meth, 2 ounces of cocaine, approximately $50,000, digital scales, packaging materials, metal knuckles, a metal... Read More.

Courtyard Gifts Moves to Owego

Courtyard Gifts has been a fixture in Binghamton for 44 years.  Bruce Potter has been an Owego resident for 37 years.  This Summer, Potter decided it was time to move his shop to downtown Owego.  Courtyard Gifts specializes in quality high-end jewelry, and unique... Read More.

16th Annual ‘Taste of Tioga’ Held at Tioga Downs

The 16th Annual ‘Taste of Tioga’ was held Friday night at Tioga Downs. The event was organized by the Cornell Cooperative Extension and featured locally sourced vegetables and meat. Funds raised from the event support CCE Services work to promote healthy eating and local... Read More.