Tioga County Archives - Page 166 of 312

Perkins Restaurant Opens in Apalachin

Monday, July 24 by WEBO Radio

The new Perkins restaurant in Apalachin is officially open, as of 6 o’clock this morning. The restaurant, on 434, employs 100 people, and is owned by Rajumaanar Enterprises Corporation. Company President Beth Ann Smith says they flew in Perkins employees from Wisconsin, Georgia... Read More.

Relay for Life Today at OFA

Saturday, July 22 by WEBO Radio

Relay for Life of Tioga County is today at Owego Free Academy, starting with the opening ceremony at noon. The celebratory Survivors Lap is 12:15pm this aftermoon. After dark, the Luminaria Ceremony is scheduled for 9pm. Relay for Life is a fundraising and awareness... Read More.

New York State Announces Federal Aid Available for March Blizzard Cleanup

Saturday, July 22 by WEBO Radio

New York state announced this week that two dozen upstate counties are eligible for federal aid to cover recovery costs related to the March blizzard. Among the counties eligible to apply for the aid are Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Tioga and Counties. The state estimates... Read More.

Tioga Downs to Host Competitive Eating Contest

Saturday, July 22 by WEBO Radio

The #1-ranked and #2-ranked competitive eaters Joey Chestnut and Matt Stonie will compete head-to-head at the fourth annual Tioga Downs World Chicken Spiedie-Eating Championship on Saturday, August 12th at Tioga Downs. Sanctioned by Major League Eating, the 10-minute contest will feature Major League Eaters... Read More.

119 Healthy Neighborhood Visits Conducted in Tioga County

Saturday, July 22 by WEBO Radio

Tioga County Public Health has teamed up with Tioga Opportunities to complete 119 Healthy Neighborhoods Visits from July 17 – July 27. These visits include checking for things like working fire detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, and replacing those that no longer work properly.... Read More.

Central Figure in ‘Operation Unwise’ Arrested in Utica

Tuesday, July 18 by WEBO Radio

The central figure in a statewide drug trafficking ring is now spending his nights at the Tioga County Jail. Arthur Erskine, is awaiting future County Court appearances after an alleged career as an Ithaca-based heroin dealer who bought heroin from a source... Read More.

Local Firefighter Receives Statewide Recognition & Scholarship

Tuesday, July 18 by WEBO Radio

A young local firefighter is being recognized at the state level. Owego Firefighter Jessica Jones has been awarded the Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship from the Fireman’s Associaton of the State of New York. Jones joined the fire department as soon as... Read More.

Big Weekend for Area Festivals

Monday, July 17 by WEBO Radio

This weekend was a big one for festivals around our area. The 55th Annual Binghamton Festival went all weekend long featuring arts, crafts, and live music on Court, Washington and State Streets.In Whitney Point it was the 5th Annual Block Party on... Read More.

Owego finalizes plans for shared facilities building

Thursday, July 13 by WEBO

Town of Owego leaders met yesterday to finalize plans for a new shared facilities building that will house the town's Highway, Parks, and Utilities department offices and equipment. The new town facilities building will be located behind the Owego Town Hall on Route... Read More.

Sundaes at the Farm 2017

Thursday, July 13 by WEBO

The details have been announced for this year's Sundaes at the Farm event. It will be held from 11am to 2pm on July 30 at Tri-Kay Dairy Farm in Flemingville. This free, family agricultural event is both fun and educational and will include... Read More.

SUEZ working on E. Main St. in Owego

Wednesday, July 12 by WEBO

Part of East Main Street in Owego will be closed today as SUEZ replaces a 12-inch valve under the street's intersection with Farm Street. Water will have to be turned off to 50 customers in the area while the work is conducted, and those... Read More.

Tioga United Way fundraiser at Yeaman Athletics Aug. 12

Tuesday, July 11 by WEBO

The Tioga United Way will hold a fitness challenge fundraiser on Aug. 12 at Yeaman Athletics on Southside Drive in Owego. People of all fitness levels are invited to take part in the challenge, where they will be asked to complete as many... Read More.