Tioga County Archives - Page 163 of 312

Monster Hurricane Irma Bears Watching for New York Residents

Wednesday, September 6 by WEBO Radio

As this week is the 6 year anniversary of the 2011 flood, many in our area are following Hurricane Irma quite closely, even though it’s quite far away. The monster storm is currently a Category 5 with sustained winds of 185 miles per... Read More.

Tioga Downs Suspended from Lottery Ticket Sales

Wednesday, September 6 by WEBO Radio

Tioga Downs has had its license to sell lottery tickets suspended for six months. Tioga Downs was found to have sold tobacco products to a minor. The license will be automatically reinstated at the end of the suspension, around February 18, 2018.

Today is National Overdose Awareness Day

Thursday, August 31 by WEBO Radio

Today is National Overdose Awareness Day. The Tioga County Allies in Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will be hosting an event on Saturday, September 2nd from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm at the Tioga County Fair Grounds for Overdose Awareness Day and to kick off... Read More.

Candor Man Sentenced to Ten Years

Wednesday, August 30 by WEBO Radio

33-year-old Matthew Williams of Candor has been sentenced to six years in prison with ten years of post-release probation for sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl. Williams was found guilty in Tompkins County Court last May. He had purchased wine coolers for two twelve-year-olds... Read More.

Cal Harris Files Lawsuit in Federal Court

Monday, August 28 by WEBO Radio

Cal Harris has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging wrong doing on the part of multiple people in the investigation and prosecution of charges against him in the death of his wife Michelle. Among the people named in the suit are former Tioga... Read More.

Kayakers Flood Susquehanna

Monday, August 28 by WEBO Radio

The Susquehanna River was flooded in Owego on Saturday... this time, with kayakers. The first ever Kaying for a Kure event was held to raise money for local breast cancer fighter Jocelyn Kline and Traci’s Hope. The event started with a 10am... Read More.

Tioga Downs to Hold Three Job fairs

Tuesday, August 22 by WEBO Radio

Tioga Downs new 161 room hotel, restaurant, and spa are coming along nicely. They are set to open in November. To prepare, Tioga Downs is holding several job fairs to ramp up their operation. The job fairs will be held beginning today... Read More.

Arrest Made in Owego Arson

Monday, August 21 by WEBO Radio

Owego Police have one man in custody, charged with arson, after a Sunday afternoon shed fire in the village. The Owego Fire Department responded to 255 Front Street in the village around 12:35 pm. Authorities said the "ice house"--a building used for storage,... Read More.

Hochul, Lupardo, Sauerbrey Announce Suffrage Centennial Events

Thursday, August 17 by WEBO Radio

Female leaders joined forces Wednesday outside the Tioga County Courthouse to announce the upcoming events for the women's suffrage centennial. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joined Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Tioga County Legislature Chairwoman Martha Sauerbrey and the Broome-Tioga Suffrage Anniversary Committee. The icon of the... Read More.

Burglary Arrest Made in Apalachin

Wednesday, August 16 by WEBO Radio

New York State Police have arrested 44-year-old Michael Kelly of Apalachin. He’s charged with 3rd degree Burglary charges after troopers responded to a 911 call Sunday for the report of a man breaking things and threatening the owner of Sweeney’s Market on State... Read More.

Tioga Downs and Jeff Gural to Present $110,000 to Veteran’s Group

Wednesday, August 16 by WEBO Radio

Tioga Downs and the Jeff Gural family have announced that last month’s 38 Special Concert raised $110,000, for the Southern Tier Veteran’s Support Group. The check presentation will be held... Read More.

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul Visits Owego

Wednesday, August 16 by WEBO Radio

New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will be having coffee at the Parkview Restaurant in Owego this morning. She’ll be meeting with the Women’s Suffrage Committee before holding a Press Conference on the Court House steps around 9:30. Hochul, and Assembleywoman Donna... Read More.