Tioga Bank Collecting Coats Through November 17th

Tioga State Bank, along with Moreton Cleaners, is once again collecting gently used coats. Even a slight drop in body temperature can result in a lower heart rate, loss of coordination and confusion. Adults lose the ability to work effectively, and children find it... Read More.

Drug Take Back Event Set for Saturday

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office will be participating in the National Drug Take Back Event on Saturday. The event will be held at CASA-Trinity, in the Old Depot Building across from the Owego Agway. The event will be held from 10 til 2... Read More.

October Is Domestic Violence Month

October is domestic violence awareness month and in effort to spread the message A New Hope Center held its 3rd annual 'Purple Pooches on Parade' on Sunday.People and pets dressed in purple to help raise awareness. A New Hope Center provides services to help... Read More.
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Lupardo and Akshar Receive William T. Smith Award

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Senator Fred Akshar were each presented the William T. Smith Award on Monday during the annual New York State Highway Safety Conference in Niagara Falls. The two representatives from Broome County were recognized for their contributions to the STOP-DWI effort... Read More.

STEAMfest 2017 Details Coming Thursday

The Expanded Learning Network of Broome and Tioga Counties will announce details of STEAMfest 2017 this Thursday at the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County. This event will feature dozens of interactive stations where young people can learn about STEAM careers through hands-on activities.... Read More.

Apalachin Fire Station Completion Now December 15th

The completion of the new Apalachin Fire Station on Pennsylvania Avenue has been pushed back to December 15th. Delays in the delivery of steel for the building have caused the delay. The new $3 million is twice the size of the old one.
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Jeff Gural Makes Significant Donation to CCN of Nichols

Tioga Downs Chairman Jeff Gural has made a $15,000 donation to the Community Care Network of Nichols. The organization had a cut in state funds and needed 415,000 to remain open. The Community Care Network provides health care information, as well as transportation for... Read More.

Upstate Shredding Hires Health & Safety Experts

Upstate Shredding announced on Friday the hiring of two environmental and health safety experts. According to the company, William Marzeski and Joan Roof will evaluate and enhance safety protocols and make sure that the highest level of safety standards are executed at all of... Read More.

Candor Man Charged with Larceny

A Candor man has been charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Petit Larceny, and Trespass following a larceny investigation by the Tioga County Sheriff’s Department. Fifty-year-old Dennis A. Contri of Candor has been arraigned in Town of Newark Court and was remanded to... Read More.
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Senator Akshar Seeking Public Input on ‘Bump Stocks’

State Senator Fred Akshar is conducting a survey to determine his constituents feelings about ‘Bump Stocks’. That is the device used in the Las Vegas attack that allows semi-automatic firearms to function like fully automatic firearms. Under current law, Bump Stocks are legal to... Read More.

Auditions Scheduled for ‘A Christmas Story’

The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players have scheduled auditions for the 2017 production of A Christmas Story. Auditions will be held at the Ti-Ahwaga Community Playhouse at 42 Delphine Street, Owego, NY on Tuesday October 10th from 6-8pm, Saturday October 14th from 10-12 and Monday October... Read More.

Traci’s Hope Holds 14th Annual BBQ Fundraiser

The community came together on Saturday to enjoy an outdoor barbecue and help fight breast cancer.Traci's Hope hosted its 14th annual fundraiser at the Apalachin Firemen’s Field. There were raffles, prizes, and of course a barbecue to raise money for local men and women... Read More.