Tioga Downs Proposal Would Create 560 Jobs

Some details have been released about Tioga Downs second bid for a Southern Tier Casino license. According to information released by the gaming commission, the proposed project would cost $195 million, and would create 560 new jobs. The board is expected to make a... Read More.

Lockheed Confirms Purchase of Sikorsky

Lockheed Martin made it official yesterday...announcing it has acquired Sikorsky Aircraft, a world leader in military and commercial rotary-wing aircraft, for $9 billion. Lockheed Martin employs approximately 2,600 people at its Owego facility. The plant currently works closely with Sikorsky on helicopter contracts including... Read More.

Lockheed Martin to Buy Sikorsky

Lockheed Martin has agreed to buy Sikorsky, the maker of the Black Hawk helicopters used by the United States military. The deal, which one person said would be worth 9 billion dollars, could be announced as soon as today. Buying Sikorsky... Read More.

Man Found Dead in Town of Nichols

A man was found dead late yesterday morning after a large search in the town of Nichols. The man was originally reported missing Saturday night. His body was found in a wooded area near 1301 Red Brush Road shortly before noon yesterday. ... Read More.

Tioga Downs Hosts ‘Belly Busting Burger Battle’

And some friendly competition was cooking up between local restaurants yesterday. Tioga Downs hosted their first annual Belly Busting Burger Battle. Local bars and restaurants were asked to bring out their finest product to see who would win the title of "best... Read More.

Dog Killed by Bear in Candor

A dog is dead after a bear attacked the pet right near its home in Candor. The DEC is now taking steps to make sure this doesn't happen again. Ron Donahue lost his dog Hercules on Saturday. He heard his dogs... Read More.

Owego CVS Robber Sentenced to Fifteen Years

On Friday, convicted sex offender John Malowsky of Attica was sentenced to 15 years in state prison and five years of post release supervision. In May, he pleaded guilty to robbery in the first degree. According to the Tioga County District Attorney’s... Read More.