Tioga County Archives - Page 197 of 312

Vestal Public Library will stay open due to creation of library district

Wednesday, April 6 by WEBO

Voters in the Vestal School District took to the polls yesterday to approve the creation of a library district, in an effort to help save the Vestal Public Library. After a vote of 1,055 to 189, the library will now receive tax dollars through... Read More.

Newark Valley School District receives promising evaluation in state audit

Wednesday, April 6 by WEBO

The Newark Valley Central School District has received the results of a state audit out of the New York State Comptroller's Office. The audit was held from July 1st, 2014 to October 13th, 2015. In the audit's look the district's financial management, it described... Read More.

Authorities respond to Town of Tioga home twice

Tuesday, April 5 by WEBO

Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies have responded to the same home on Waverly Road in the Town of Tioga twice in 11 days. Authorities were first at the home on March 21st after an investigation led them to arrest one of the home's residents, 34-year-old... Read More.

Fourth Harris trial begins

Friday, April 1 by WEBO

The fourth murder trial for Cal Harris began Thursday in Schoharie County Court with opening statements and the first witness for the prosecution.District Attorney Kirk Martin said in his opening statement that Harris was a controlling husband, made several death threats to his wife, and... Read More.

OFA student close to breaking state lifting record

Friday, April 1 by WEBO

An Owego Free Academy student unofficially broke a state lifting record last week. Junior Lindsay Field dead-lifted 385 pounds - 82 more than the state record of 303 pounds for her age - at an event at Norwich High School over spring break. She is going... Read More.

Fourth Murder Trial of Cal Harris Begins Today

Thursday, March 31 by WEBO

The fourth murder trial of Cal Harris will begin today. The trial begins just three days after Harris waived his right to a trial by jury. The defense and prosecution will now argue the case in front of Judge Richard Mott who will then... Read More.

Waverly CSD Submits Proposal for $1.1 Million Grant

Thursday, March 31 by WEBO

The Waverly Central School District has finalized a grant application which will hopefully bring $1.1 Million to the district to make necessary technology upgrades. In a meeting yesterday, the Waverly School Board approved their application to receive money through New York's Smart Schools Bond... Read More.

OA School District Tests Water for Lead and Copper

Wednesday, March 30 by WEBO

Owego-Apalachin is the most recent school district in our area to release the results of water testing. The district tested for the presence of copper and lead in sources of drinking and cooking water throughout all four district buildings including the transportation facility. The... Read More.

Polling Place Changes in Northern Tioga County

Wednesday, March 30 by WEBO

Polling places in Newark Valley and Berkshire have been moved for the upcoming election. Voting will now be held in Berkshire at the Berkshire Town Hall on Railroad Avenue. In Newark Valley, voting will now be conducted in the Nobel Room of the Newark... Read More.

Senator Akshar opens online survey for area residents

Tuesday, March 29 by WEBO

Senator Fred Akshar announced the release of an online survey to learn more about voter concerns. Though the Senator continues to tour the district, he says, "There's always more I can learn." Senator Akshar has just concluded a series of eight pop-up events throughout the... Read More.

UPDATE: Harris waives jury trial, will let judge decide fate

Monday, March 28 by WEBO

Cal Harris has waived his right to a jury trial and will let Judge Richard Mott decide his fate. That was the stunning revelation made by defense attorneys in Scholarie County Court today where jury selection was supposed to begin. The trial will now... Read More.

Rollover Accident in Campville

Monday, March 28 by WEBO

An individual has been taken to the hospital for life threatening injuries following a rollover accident in Campville. The accident occurred just after 3PM on Day Hollow Road yesterday, when the driver of a vehicle swerved off of the road. Authorities have not commented... Read More.