Ti-Ahwaga Theater Seeking Volunteers

The Ti-Ahwaga Theatre in Owego is looking for a few volunteers this coming weekend. On tap is the construction of the stage and set for ‘A Christmas Carol’. On Friday, November 3rd at 6:00PM, they need help clearing the stage from their last production.... Read More.

Senator Akshar Recognizes Local Students

Senator Fred Akshar visited classrooms in three local schools on Monday to kick-off a new district-wide student recognition program. Each month, Senator Akshar will recognize 3 or 4 local students selected by school districts across the 52nd Senate District who have shown great leadership,... Read More.

Domestic Violence Awareness Day Marked

Tioga County Health and Human Services employees wore purple last Thursday for Domestic Violence Awareness day. Employees also raised money to support A New Hope Center, a non-profit organization in Owego providing support and counseling for victims of domestic violence. Every year over 4.7... Read More.
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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.