OFA looks to replace football field with artificial turf

The Owego-Apalachin School District is looking at installing a new, multipurpose artificial turf field at Christy J. Valvo Stadium at no cost to taxpayers. The FieldTurf surface would be able to host home football, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse games. The existing natural... Read More.

Funeral services held for former OFD chief, youth coach

Friday was the day that the community said their final goodbyes to longtime Owego Fire Chief Tom Taft. Funeral services were held this morning at the First Baptist Church in Owego, with the burial ceremony following at Evergreen Cemetery. The procession passed under ladder trucks... Read More.

Upstate Shredding expansion plans tabled

The planned expansion at Owego's Upstate Shredding will be slightly delayed after the Town of Owego Zoning Board tabled the request at a meeting last night. The board requested more information about the $7.5 million expansion project before they decide. The special meeting was... Read More.

Waverly School Board member resigns

Waverly School District Board of Education member Matt Talada has resigned from his position on the board, effective immediately. Talada was part way through his second year in a five-year term. He cites increased responsibilities in his job at BOCES as well as stresses... Read More.

Funeral services for Tom Taft announced

Funeral services have been announced for former Owege Fire Chief and youth coach Tom Taft.   Calling hours will be this Thursday from 4-7pm at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home on Park Street in Owego.   Then on Friday, a funeral service will be held at... Read More.

Former Owego fire chief, youth coach passes away

Sad news for the Village of Owego, Tioga County, and beyond as we announce that former Owego Fire Chief Tom Taft has passed away. Taft had been battling lung cancer which recently spread to the lymph nodes in his neck. Taft served the Owego... Read More.

Akshar announces $320K in grants for police, fire

Senator Fred Akshar held a press conference this morning to announce that 24 state grants totaling $320,000 will be awarded to police and fire agencies in his district. The largest grants were awarded for $50,000 each to the Johnson City and Norwich Police Departments.... Read More.

TC Sheriff’s Office joins OffenderWatch

Tioga County residents have a new online resource to find out where sex offenders live. The Sheriff's Office has now joined over 5,000 law enforcement agencies with the public notification website OffenderWatch. The website enables residents to search for potentially dangerous sex offenders and... Read More.

Bio-energy plant opens at Lockheed Martin in Owego

A bio-energy plant was unveiled at Lockheed Martin in Owego yesterday. The plant is the first of its kind in the world. It converts solid wastes into renewable energy. While the plant can make use of a wide variety of solid materials as fuel,... Read More.

Car found in pond in Richford

A car was found partially submerged in a pond in Richford last night. Scanner reports indicate that the car was submerged in a pond off of Creamery Road. According to first responders on scene, no one was found in the vehicle when they arrived.... Read More.