TC Health Dept warning about mosquitoes

With the unofficial start of summer in the Southern Tier, the Tioga County Health Department is warning residents to protect themselves from mosquitoes and the potential diseases they may carry. If you go outside, make sure you wear long-sleeved shirts and pants and... Read More.

Winning Take 5 ticket purchased in Owego

Someone who bought a Take 5 ticket in Owego has won the top prize. The New York Lottery says a ticket bought at the Tops Market had all five winning numbers from Tuesday's drawing. The winning numbers were 6, 14, 15, 23, 28 and... Read More.

Tioga Arts Council hosting three events this Friday

It's that time of the year again, as the Tioga Arts Council is preparing to "Yarn Bomb" the trees on the Tioga County Courthouse Square. Volunteers will work together to cover whole trees with brightly-colored yarn during this Friday's "Art Walk." Also Friday,... Read More.

OPD responded to three overdoses last week

The Owego Police Department responded to three different people suffering drug overdoses last week in the village. It started Sunday, May 21, when officers were dispatched to Paige Street for a report of an 18-year-old overdosing on synthetic marijuana. The next day, OPD... Read More.

Donations wanted to benefit the Tioga Historical Society

Today is the day you can begin dropping off donations for the annual yard sale to benefit the Tioga County Historical Society. Unwanted items such as children's clothing, collectibles, decorations, and toys can be dropped off in back of the museum at 110 Front... Read More.

Missing historical plaque returned in Owego

A historical plaque that had gone missing in Owego has been found and will be returned to the owner. The plaque honoring World War II Corporal Margaret Hastings went missing from its post on McMaster Street over the weekend. The marker was dedicated last... Read More.

Tioga State Bank announces promotions

Tioga State Bank has announced two promotions. Anne Catalano has been promoted to President of Tioga State Insurance Agency. She has been with Tioga State Investment Services, an affiliate of the bank, for more than 25 years. She provides customers with financial planning... Read More.

Downed power lines spark brush fire in Campville

Downed power lines sparked a brush fire in Campville yesterday that spread to a house. The fire was reported just after 4pm in the 5000 block of Route 17C. Officials at the scene say they don't believe anyone was living in the house. The... Read More.

Fallen Owego hero honored in Albany

Fallen hero and Owego native Charles "Charlie" Bilbrey, Jr. was inducted into the New York Senate Veterans Hall of Fame in Albany yesterday. He was nominated for the honor by Senator Fred Akshar. Bilbrey, a specialist in the Army, was killed with two others... Read More.

Tioga County looking at shared services

Tioga County held its first Shared Services Plan Meeting on Friday. All counties in New York are now required to spend time discussing shared services and present a plan to residents before they can receive state aid. Tioga's coalition includes all town supervisors... Read More.