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.
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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.
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Part of Main St closed in Owego Tuesday

Part of Main Street in Owego is closed Tuesday. The portion of the street between North Avenue and Church Street is closed for work related to the project on Lake Street. The small stretch of Main Street will reopen tonight, but close again tomorrow... Read More.

Details on Lake Street Project from Suez Water

Lake Street in Owego is closed today as the project to replace the water and gas pipes has begun. It is projected to last for five months, but the sidewalks and businesses along the street will remain open through the work. No parking... Read More.

Massive heroin drug trafficking ring taken down in Ithaca

New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced the take down of a major heroin drug trafficking ring yesterday with the arrests of 31 people that are now facing a total of 217 charges. Under the direction of Arthur "Wise" Erskine, the group is accused... Read More.
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Details announced for 37th-annual Strawberry Festival

The 37th-annual Strawberry Festival will be celebrating "Memories" as the theme for this year's event, which begins on Friday, June 16 with the downtown Block Party from 5-10pm and continues on Saturday, June 17 from 9am-5pm. The annual parade will begin at 10am... Read More.

Tioga Opportunities on WEBO

Tioga Opportunities Executive Director Maureen Abbott joined today's WEBO Morning Show to talk about the fact that May is "Community Action Month." Tioga Opportunities offers aging, community, energy, family health, and housing services to Tioga County residents, many of them in partnership with... Read More.

Agriculture still a big part of Tioga County

Agriculture continues to be a large part of the economy in Tioga County according to a report from the Cornell Cooperative Extension. The total direct agricultural industry output - which includes production, support services, and manufacturing - means $261 million to the Tioga County... Read More.