Tioga County Archives - Page 213 of 312

State Comptroller Critical of Some Village of Owego Operations

Thursday, June 4 by WEBO Radio

A new report from the State Comptroller's office criticizes some operations in the village of Owego. According to the report the clerk-treasurer’s cash and fund balance records were inaccurate and unreliable. The Justices and the Board did not ensure that parking tickets were... Read More.

Chubby Checker To Return To Tioga Downs July 16th

Thursday, June 4 by WEBO Radio

Tioga Downs announced good news for concert goers that were not able to enjoy the full Chubby Checker experience last Saturday due to the inclement weather. He will Twist again on July 16th at 8 pm at Tioga Downs. All tickets will be... Read More.

DOT To Modify Traffic Signal at North Avenue & Talcott

Thursday, June 4 by WEBO Radio

The New York State Department of Transportation announced that the traffic signal at the intersection of North Avenue and Talcott Street will be modified. They are adding a left turn arrow to the traffic signal for vehicles turning onto Talcott Street from... Read More.

Apalachin Home Destroyed by Fire

Tuesday, June 2 by WEBO Radio

A mobile home was completely destroyed in a fire Friday night in Tioga County. It happened at the Post Trailer Park in Apalachin at about 11 pm. The Apalachin Fire Department said one resident was home at the time the fire broke out,... Read More.

Car Crashes into Hickory Estates Apartment

Tuesday, June 2 by WEBO Radio

A car crashed into the side of an apartment building at Hickory Estates in Owego last night. First responders said no one was injured. Campville Fire Department and New York State Police responded to 231 Hickories Park Road just after 8 p.m.... Read More.

Arrest Made in Candor EMS Burglary

Tuesday, June 2 by WEBO Radio

On Thursday, The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection with a burglary that occurred in the Village of Candor on the morning of May 11th at the Candor Emergency Medical Services building. The Sheriff’s Office arrested Daniel Merrill of Spencer for... Read More.

Tioga Opportunities Welcomes New Executive Director

Tuesday, June 2 by WEBO Radio

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. Board of Directors welcomes Maureen Abbott as its new Executive Director effective today, following the retirement of Kathleen Horner. Maureen is an experienced professional with an extensive background in nonprofit human services. She has more than 20 years of... Read More.

Tioga Central School District Adopts Revised Budget

Friday, May 29 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga Central School District adopted a new budget last night that still requires taxpayers to pay more. The updated budget has a tax levy increase of 17 percent-- down from the original 30 percent tax levy increase, which was voted down. ... Read More.

Casino Application Deadline Approaching

Wednesday, May 27 by WEBO Radio

Potential Las Vegas-style casino operators have until July 6th to complete a new request for applications for the Southern Tier region. At a meeting yesterday afternoon, members of the New York State Gaming Commission mentioned they were expecting at least two applications to... Read More.

Memorial Day Observances Held Throughout the Region

Tuesday, May 26 by WEBO Radio

A parade and remembrance ceremony was held yesterday in Owego, in honor of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. There are 170 names of fallen soldiers engraved on the Tioga County Veteran's Memorial, where the ceremony was held. All are... Read More.

Second Attempt to be Made to Pass Tioga Central School Budget

Thursday, May 21 by WEBO Radio

The Tioga Central School District’s board of education voted yesterday to try and get its budget passed a second time. A proposal-- that included a 30 percent tax levy increase-- failed to get the 60 percent super-majority needed to pass on Tuesday night.... Read More.

School Budget Results

Thursday, May 21 by WEBO Radio

Across the Southern Tier, many people came out to cast their ballots on their district's spending plan for the 2015-2016 school year.The Tioga Central School District's proposed 30 percent tax levy increase did not get the super-majority required to pass. 621 people voted... Read More.