Harris Jury Deliberates for Sixth Day

The jury deliberated for a sixth day yesterday in the third Cal Harris murder trial. Due to juror appointments, the jury didn't reconvene and continue deliberating until just before 2 p.m. Because of the shortened day, jurors only deliberated for three hours. ... Read More.

Tioga Central School District Holds Budget Hearing

Many residents attended a public hearing last night regarding the Tioga Central School District’s proposed 2015-2016 budget, which involves a 30 percent tax levy increase. The school board proposed the $900,000 budget increase to replenish the district’s reserve funds, and make up for... Read More.

Apalachin Home Extensively Damaged by Fire

A fire broke out in Apalachin early this morning causing extensive damage to a home. It happened at approximately 2 a.m. at 42 New St., just off of Main Street. The Apalachin Fire Department said the family was home when the fire... Read More.

Judge Instructs Harris Jury to Continue Deliberations

The jury announced it was deadlocked at 12:15 yesterday during the fourth day of deliberations in the third Cal Harris murder trial. Schoharie County Judge George Bartlett instructed the jury to continue deliberating until a verdict is reached. He instructed jurors to... Read More.

Cal Harris Jury Reported Deadlocked

The jury in the Cal Harris trial has reported to the judge that it is deadlocked. The judge has order the jury to continue deliberations and make every effort to come to a verdict.

Cal Harris Jury Completes Third Day of Deliberations

The jury completed its third day of deliberations yesterday in the third Cal Harris murder trial. The jury asked Schoharie County Judge George Bartlett to re-read the definitions of reasonable doubt, circumstantial evidence and direct evidence. It also requested an easel, paper... Read More.

Harris Jury Finishes Second Day of Deliberations

The jury finished its second day of deliberations Friday in the third Cal Harris murder trial. After hearing some of Barbara Thayer's testimony, the judge instructed the jury to disregard portions of Thayer's testimony that was read to them. The court reporter had... Read More.

Cal Harris Jury into Second Day of Deliberations

The jury began deliberating at 12:30 yesterday in the third Cal Harris murder trial.After a morning of legal arguments, Schoharie County Judge George Bartlett spent 45 minutes instructing the jury on how to proceed with deliberations. The jury was then excused to begin... Read More.