Spencer man arrested for stealing guns

A Spencer man is facing grand larceny charges after taking five long guns from another property. The Tioga County Sheriff's Office took 21-year-old Brandon Schmeltz in custody on Saturday. In addition to the theft, he is also accused of failing to... Read More.

Village Election Results

It was close, but the Taxpayers First Party swept all three trustee positions up for election in Owego yesterday, meaning that the party now has all six seats on the village board and the mayor position. Ken Henson beat out incumbent Phoebe Morris 212-192... Read More.

Tioga Arts Council on WEBO

The Tioga Arts Council is now accepting submissions for the fifth-annual artfully SQUARED collaborative art exhibition. Artists are urged to use any medium that makes a 7-inch square to create an original piece of artwork and donate it to the arts... Read More.
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Tioga Downs to hold job fairs today and Saturday

Tioga Downs will hold a job fair today, the first of two scheduled for this week. Director of Human Resources Karen Shelp says they have many positions available. Today's job fair will be held at Virgil's from 3-7pm. A similar event... Read More.

Village Elections in Owego, Waverly and Nichols today

Village elections will be held in Owego, Waverly and Nichols today. Owego voters will elect three trustees to the village board. Residents can vote at the Central Fire Station on North Avenue. In Waverly, voters will elect a new mayor, a new village justice,... Read More.
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Village elections in Owego and Waverly Tuesday

Village elections will be held in Owego and Waverly tomorrow. Owego voters will elect three trustees to the village board. First Ward Trustee Phoebe Morris is running for re-election against Ken Henson, while Second Ward Trustee Rob Manville is running for re-election against Mike... Read More.

Part of Tioga Downs gambling taxes staying local

The latest numbers are in from Tioga Downs, and more money has been generated for the Town of Nichols, Tioga County, and Broome County. Tioga Downs generated a total of $1.95 million in gaming tax revenue during February, and 20 percent... Read More.

Sauerbrey will deliver State of Tioga County Tuesday

Tioga County Legislative Chairwoman Martha Sauerbrey will present her annual state of the county address on Tuesday. The address will be part of the county legislature's regular monthly meeting, which begins at 6pm in the Tioga County Office Building at 56... Read More.
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Tioga County Veterans Service Agency on WEBO

The Tioga County Veterans' Service Agency is able to provide services for veterans and their families in Tioga County. It is estimated that there are currently 4,600 veterans in the county. Director John Holton and Veteran Service Officer Michael Middaugh were... Read More.

600 attend Tioga Job Fair

A total of 601 people attended the annual Tioga County Job Fair at the Owego Treadway yesterday. The fair featured 90 employers offering close to 500 open jobs. Organizer Sheri McCall of the Tioga Employment Center says many job seekers reported... Read More.

Apalachin fire station closes, slated for demolition

The main Apalachin Fire Station on Pennsylvania Avenue is now closed and demolition is expected to begin the first week of April. Asbestos abatement will start on Monday. A new station will be constructed in its place at 230 Pennsylvania Avenue,... Read More.