Good Samaritan rescues woman from jumping off bridge

A Good Samaritan rescued a woman from jumping off the Court Street Bridge in Owego Saturday night. The Owego Police Department says a woman crossed the railing in an attempt to jump off the bridge around 10:30pm. A civilian walking nearby saw the... Read More.

Tioga County’s Summer Meals Program

Fifteen different sites are on the list of locations where children and youths can get free meals for several weeks this summer while their school cafeterias are closed. Each site has different dates and times when the free meals will be served to children... Read More.

500 without power in Owego after Sunday storm

More than 500 people are still without power in the Village of Owego this morning after a severe thunderstorm brought down a large tree on Main Street around 8:45pm last night. The tree came down near St. Patrick's Church, bringing with it wires, utility... Read More.

OPD Chief Karen Vinti retires

Village of Owego Police Chief Karen Vinti is now officially retired after the conclusion of this year's Strawberry Festival. Vinti announced her retirement in April after 27 years with the department. She was appointed chief after the Flood of 2011 and wanted to stay... Read More.

Strawberry Fest Block Party Preview, visit with Stone Senate

Downtown Owego will celebrate the 37th-annual Strawberry Festival this weekend. The two-day event begins with tonight's annual Block Party on Front, Lake, and Church Streets. Tonight will include the Strawberry Shortcake One Mile Fun Run and the Strawberry Shake 5K Run/Walk from the... Read More.

Lake Street fencing coming down

The fencing along the sidewalks of Lake Street in Owego will come down today just in time for this weekend's Strawberry Festival. SUEZ has completed their portion of the project, meaning that the old water pipes have been replaced under the street. The holes... Read More.

3-car MVA on Route 17 Thursday

A three-car motor vehicle accident was reported on Route 17 Eastbound in the area of Lindsey Lawn & Garden in Apalachin just before 8am today. The Apalachin Fire Department responded to the scene and transported one person as a precaution. Traffic was detoured onto... Read More.

TC Health Dept warning about Fetanyl

The Tioga County Health Department is warning residents about the dangers of Fetanyl, and wants you to know that free Narcan kits are available at the Health and Human Services building on Route 38 in Owego. Fetanyl is an opioid that is 50 to... Read More.

OASAS Commissioner in Owego Tuesday

New York State's Commissioner of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse was in Owego yesterday to talk about state efforts to combat addiction, especially with heroin and other opioid drugs. Commissioner Arlene Gonzalez-Sanchez says they have been busy attacking the problem with a multi-pronged approach. "It's... Read More.

17 bands to perform at this year’s Strawberry Festival

This weekend's 37th-annual Strawberry Festival in Owego will feature 17 different bands across several stages, beginning with Friday's Block Party. Music will be heard from the main stage on Front Street from 5-10pm, headlined by Wreckless Marci from 8-10, and also in the... Read More.