Tioga County Archives - Page 188 of 312

Adoption fees reduced through end of July at Stray Haven

Monday, July 25 by WEBO

Adoption fees are being reduced at Stray Haven in Waverly, now through the end of the month. The announcement was made at Stray Haven's annual summer open house on Saturday. In addition, Stray Haven also unveiled its new logo. Dozens of people attended the... Read More.

Funeral arrangements announced for Fire Coordinator John Scott

Friday, July 22 by WEBO

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Tioga County Fire Coordinator John Scott. Calling hours will be held from 2-6pm Sunday at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church at 701 West Main Street in Endicott. A funeral service will then be held at 10:30am Monday... Read More.

Two minors arrested for stealing and crashing car

Friday, July 22 by WEBO

Two minors have been arrested in connection to the recent string of car burglaries, which ended when a car was stolen then later crashed into a fence at Kirby Park in Nichols. The Tioga County Sheriff's Office has announced that it has arrested a... Read More.

UPDATED: New details released about fatal accident in Owego

Thursday, July 21 by WEBO

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office has released more details about the fatal accident that killed county fire coordinator John Scott yesterday. Around 3pm, the sheriff's office says Scott was accidentally struck by a county pickup truck that was backing up on the property on... Read More.

OA bus driver receives statewide award

Thursday, July 21 by WEBO

An Owego bus driver has received the distinction of "2016 New York State Bus Driver of the Year" from the New York Association for Pupil Transportation. Rose Winters received the recognition at the association's annual awards conference on Tuesday in Albany. There was a... Read More.

UPDATED: Tioga County employee killed in accident at 911 tower site

Wednesday, July 20 by WEBO

Emergency responders were called to a fatal accident at a county-owned 911 tower site in Owego Wednesday. County workers were conducting maintenance at the site on Carmichael Road when one employee was accidentally struck by a vehicle. That employee was transported by ambulance to... Read More.

Tioga County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition looking for new leadership

Wednesday, July 20 by WEBO

The Tioga County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition is looking for new leadership. The search comes after its current leadership will be gone once the Tioga County Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse closes its doors in September. The coalition is in the process of... Read More.

A look at the Village of Owego’s final grant application to consolidate OPD

Tuesday, July 19 by WEBO

WEBO has obtained a copy of the final grant that the Village of Owego submitted to New York's Department of State to potentially consolidate the Owego Police Department into the Tioga County Sheriff's Office. There were no major changes from the first version of... Read More.

Spencer woman arrested for crashing car, stealing, and possessing heroin

Tuesday, July 19 by WEBO

A woman from Spencer is accused of fleeing the scene of an accident and stealing over $700 of merchandise from a Walmart all while in possession of heroin. 33-year-old Alaina Mancini is accused of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the... Read More.

350 laid off at Lockheed Martin

Friday, July 15 by WEBO

Lockheed Martin announced that 350 people from its Missions Systems and Training Division have been laid off. Workers in this nation-wide division were notified if they would be laid off on Wednesday. It is unclear how many were affected at the Owego plant. A... Read More.

Tioga County offers a variety of services to veterans

Thursday, July 14 by WEBO

Sandy Junker, Director of the Veteran's Service Agency of Tioga County. She talked about all the services they offer to local veterans. They are located in the Health and Human Services Building on Route 38 in Owego. More information can be... Read More.

First annual New Hope for Tomorrow Benefit Ride

Thursday, July 14 by WEBO

The first annual "New Hope for Tomorrow Benefit Ride" is being held on Saturday. The ride is being held to benefit A New Hope Center's shelter for those seeking safety from domestic violence.Riders are said to be coming from across three... Read More.