Tioga County Archives - Page 207 of 312

Wagner Lumber Receives Grant

Friday, November 6 by WEBO

Wagner Lumber in Owego has received an economic grant from NYSEG. The grant is being given to Wagner Lumber, after the company upgraded its electric utility infrastructure. According to NYSEG's website, the NYSEG grant program allows for incentives up to $400,000 for electrical infrastructure... Read More.

Tioga County Could be Getting 164 New Jobs

Thursday, November 5 by WEBO

Tioga County could be seeing 164 new jobs coming to the area. Crown Cork and Seal has been looking to build a manufacturing plant in Tioga County, but was unsure whether or not they actually would until a recent deal with the Tioga County... Read More.

Waverly, NV, Tioga all advance to Section 4 Championships

Monday, November 2 by WEBO

The Waverly defense stopped an Owego two-point conversion attempt and watched a late field goal try miss wide left as they held on for a thrilling 15-13 win on Friday at Owego Free Academy. As heard live on WEBO, Waverly scored the first points of... Read More.

Tioga Downs Held Draws Large Crowd with Groundbreaking Ceremony

Monday, November 2 by WEBO

Hundreds of people were on hand at Tioga Downs Friday to celebrate the birth of the new Tioga Downs Casino Resort. Several elected officials spoke along with casino owner Jeff Gural before they broke ground on the expansion that will turn the horse racing... Read More.

Sauerbrey: Tioga County budget will not raise taxes more than 2%

Friday, October 30 by WEBO

The Tioga County Legislature is finalizing the county budget for 2016. Legislative Chair Martha Sauerbrey was a guest on the WEBO Morning Show Friday.The legislature began work on the budget in August and will unveil the details during a public hearing in November. She... Read More.

Endicott man arrested after police chase ends in Owego

Thursday, October 29 by WEBO

An Endicott man was charged with several felonies after a vehicle pursuit that ended in Owego on Monday evening. It began when New York State Police received a report that 32-year-old Phillip Williams had made threats to harm himself and others with a rifle. They... Read More.

Tioga Downs Groundbreaking Ceremony Friday

Thursday, October 29 by WEBO

Tioga Downs will hold a special groundbreaking ceremony Friday to begin construction on their expansion project into a full casino. The ceremony will begin at 3pm and is open to the public. Following the ceremony, visitors will be able to enjoy free cake until 10pm, and... Read More.

Owego Hit and Run Suspect Identified

Tuesday, October 27 by WEBO

The driver involved in a hit and run accident in the Village of Owego on Sunday has come forward. The driver is said to have caused thousands of dollars of damage at the intersection of Front Street and the Court Street Bridge in Owego,... Read More.

More Jobs Coming to Tioga County

Friday, October 23 by WEBO

Congressman Tom Reed's office has announced that 75 new jobs will be coming to Tioga County. The jobs will come from a new FedEx plant in the county. The project was originally hindered by the Environmental Protection Agency's new stricter guidelines, however, Congressman Reed's... Read More.

Tioga Downs Could Receive Tax Abatement

Thursday, October 22 by WEBO

At a budget hearing for the Tioga County Industrial Development Agency last night, a possible tax abatement for Tioga Downs was discussed. If passed, the tax adjustment would allow Tioga Downs to pay no new taxes on facilities built as part of their casino... Read More.

Sustainable Health Expo Held Over the Weekend

Monday, October 19 by WEBO

The annual Sustainable Health Expo, organized by Perestam Chiropractic and Body Lab Wellness Center was held over the weekend. The event showcased local businesses from all over our area, offering a wide variety of products and services all aimed at keeping you healthy. The... Read More.

Tioga County Unveils New Website

Thursday, October 15 by WEBO

After 8 months of development and nearly $20,000, Tioga County has unveiled their newly redesigned website. Among one of the most notable features is its mobile-friendly design. Visitors will have an easier time accessing the website on their phone or tablet. Also, the website... Read More.