Racker Centers hold Tioga Community Celebration

Franziska Racker Centers handed out some awards today at their annual Tioga Community Celebration at the Owego Treadway Inn and Conference Center."Every person that is born in our world is unique," Executive Director Dan Brown told a full room at the Treadway. "By their humanity,... Read More.

Newark Valley Fire Station to be renovated, expanded

The Newark Valley Fire Station will be receiving a nearly $1 million renovation this summer. The district has been in the planning stages of this renovation for nearly five years, sending out requests for proposal, aligning finances to have as little impact on taxpayers... Read More.

Several non-profits receive grants

Several nonprofit organizations in Tioga and Broome counties have received a share of recently announced grants from the Community Foundation for South Central New York.In all, the foundation awarded 181-thousand dollars to 29 organizations in its latest round of competitive grants. One of the... Read More.

Antique gas pump stolen in Owego

A nearly 100-year-old gas pump has gone missing in Owego. Its owners, Jim and Linda Dodge, are devastated. The gas pump stood in their front yard for more 70 years before it was taken overnight three weeks ago. The Dodges say they went to... Read More.

Waverly CSD to present budget to community

The Waverly School District will hold community budget presentations the next three nights to discuss their $31 million spending plan, which includes a proposed property tax levy increase of 5 percent. Superintendent Randy Richards says the district needs to raise taxes in part to... Read More.

Special Olympics take place at OFA

The 2016 Regional Special Olympics took place Saturday at Owego Free Academy. Around 500 athletes participated from all over Broome and Tioga Counties. More than 16 teams competed in field events. Some included sprints, softball throws, shot put, and long jump. The day ended... Read More.

5th Annual Touch a Truck event Saturday

The Family Resource Centers of Tioga County will hold their fifth annual Touch a Truck event at the Tioga County Health and Human Services Building on Route 38 in Owego on Saturday. Vehicles on display include emergency vehicles, construction trucks, snow plows, and the WEBO... Read More.

12,000 lose power Friday morning

Over half of Tioga County NYSEG customers lost power for about a half hour Friday morning.  It happened at 6am as many customers would normally be trying to start their day. Complete power outages in Owego, Candor, Newark Valley and other municipalities accounted for... Read More.

OACSD Budget Proposal for 2016-17

Owego-Apalachin School District residents will be asked to vote on a budget proposal for next school year that contains a property tax levy increase of less than 1 percent. The budget proposal adopted by the school board includes a total tax levy increase of... Read More.

Funeral services scheduled for Senator Libous

Funeral services have been scheduled for longtime State Senator Tom Libous.  Libous passed away Tuesday after a seven-year battle with cancer at the age of 63.  The Libous family will receive friends and relatives at Church of The Holy Family, located at 3600 Phyllis... Read More.

NV woman accused of raping teen

A Newark Valley woman is under arrest accused of raping a teenager. New York State Police arrested 22-year-old Cheyenne Elliott Tuesday after investigating an incident that occurred last week. State Police say Elliott had sexual contact with a victim less than 17 years old at... Read More.

Former State Senator Tom Libous passes away

Former New York State Senator Tom Libous has lost his battle with prostate cancer.  Former staff member Emmanuel Priest said Libous passed away Tuesday evening surrounded by family and friends.Current state Senator Fred Akshar, who won a special election last fall to fill Libous'... Read More.