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Tioga Legislature supports grant that could consolidate OPD

Thursday, July 7 by MyHometownToday

The Tioga County Legislature voted 8-1 Thursday to support the Village of Owego's application for a grant to consolidate the Owego Police Department into the Tioga County Sheriff's Office. Several legislators spoke before the vote, most saying they want the ultimate decision to be made... Read More.

County Legislature to discuss OPD consolidation grant application

Thursday, July 7 by MyHometownToday

The Tioga County Legislature will be holding a special meeting this afternoon to decided whether or not to cosign a grant application, which, if the grant were to be awarded, would be used to cover the initial costs of dissolving the Owego Police Department... Read More.

Apalachin Firemen’s Field Days to end

Thursday, July 7 by MyHometownToday

The Apalachin Firemen's Field Days will not be held next year. The Apalachin Fire Department voted 18-10 at a recent meeting to not hold the annual event again. A declining number of volunteers, as well as, recent low turnouts has prompted the fire department... Read More.

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Grant application to consolidate OPD heads to county

Wednesday, July 6 by MyHometownToday

The Village of Owego Board voted in favor of moving forward with the grant application necessary for the dissolution of the Owego Police Department. After a vote of 5-2 along party lines with Mayor Steve May and his party in favor, the grant application... Read More.

Search for Berkshire man halted

Thursday, June 30 by MyHometownToday

The search for the missing Berkshire man has been put on hold following the discovery of a deceased male body in a field. 58-year-old Harold Benjamin has been missing since early Monday morning. The body of the male was found yesterday morning in a... Read More.

Town of Nichols continues discussion on water system privatization

Thursday, June 30 by MyHometownToday

The Town of Nichols Board of Trustees agreed to continue the discussion on whether or not to sell its water and waste water systems to a private company. The discussion started at a trustee meeting last month when the board received an unsolicited offer... Read More.

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Search continues for missing Berkshire man

Wednesday, June 29 by MyHometownToday

Authorities are continuing their search for a missing Berkshire man. 58-year-old Harold Benjamin of Turkey Hill Road has been missing since 2am on Monday. Benjamin didn't take his keys, or wallet, and is presumed to be on foot. A picture of... Read More.

Tenney wins Republican nomination

Wednesday, June 29 by MyHometownToday

Claudia Tenney won the Republican nomination for New York's 22nd Federal Congressional District in last night's primary. Tenney received 41% of the votes casted. President and Chief Operating Officer of American Food and Vending, Steven Wells, came in second with 34% of the vote.... Read More.

Eight major motorcycle accidents in three months; two this weekend

Monday, June 27 by MyHometownToday

Two serious motorcycle accidents over the weekend are adding to a growing list of motorcycle crashes this riding season. The first accident this weekend occurred on Langford Creek Road in Van-Etten at around 3:45pm on Saturday. 55-year-old Daryl Dibble was operating his motorcycle with his... Read More.

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Graduation Weekend across the Southern Tier, including at OFA

Saturday, June 25 by MyHometownToday

This was graduation weekend for high schools around the Southern Tier, including at Owego Free Academy. The school held their 143rd Commencement on Saturday morning, and the ceremony was carried live on WEBO. It was the last OFA graduation for Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell,... Read More.

Graduation ceremonies across Tioga County this weekend

Friday, June 24 by MyHometownToday

It's a busy weekend for graduating seniors and their families in the Southern Tier. Four of Tioga County's six public high school's will hold their graduation ceremonies on Friday night, all scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Waverly will graduate its seniors in a ceremony at... Read More.

World record broken in Apalachin yesterday

Friday, June 24 by MyHometownToday

The world record for longest wiffle ball game now resides in Apalachin. The 36 students from Owego Free Academy succeeded in their efforts to break the world record. Their game began at around noon on Wednesday, and finished at 6:24pm yesterday. The two teams... Read More.

Tioga County

Tioga Legislature supports grant that could consolidate OPD

County Legislature to discuss OPD consolidation grant application

Apalachin Firemen’s Field Days to end

Grant application to consolidate OPD heads to county

Search for Berkshire man halted

Town of Nichols continues discussion on water system privatization

Search continues for missing Berkshire man

Tenney wins Republican nomination

Eight major motorcycle accidents in three months; two this weekend

Graduation Weekend across the Southern Tier, including at OFA

Graduation ceremonies across Tioga County this weekend

World record broken in Apalachin yesterday

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