Tioga County

Jury in second-degree murder trial of Tioga businessman Cal Harris has begun deliberations in Schoharie County Court. Harris charged in death of estranged wife Michele Harris in September 2001. He was twice convicted in Tioga County Court, but each guilty verdict was overturned.

The defense delivered its closing argument yesterday in the third Cal Harris murder trial.It was a packed courtroom as friends and family of both Michele and Cal Harris filled nearly every seat in Schoharie County Court. Defense attorney Bruce Barket began his summation... Read More.

Closing arguments will begin this morning at 9:15 in the third Cal Harris murder trial. Court was adjourned immediately yesterday morning after Schoharie County Judge George Bartlett informed the jury and attorneys that a juror’s uncle passed away. Bartlett apologized for the delay but... Read More.

A mobile home was destroyed by fire this morning, according to the Weltonville Fire Department. Firefighters responded just before 8 a.m. to 4510 West Creek Road for a report of a fully involved structure fire. According to Weltonville Assistant Chief John Wahl,... Read More.

The prosecution finished calling rebuttal witnesses yesterday in the third Cal Harris murder trial. They called its fifth rebuttal witness, Donna Kalled, a records custodian for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Then they called their sixth and final rebuttal... Read More.

April 18th-25th is National Infant Immunization Week. Chickenpox, Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Whooping Cough, and more are preventable with vaccinations administered to newborns through six-year-olds, according to the Tioga County Health Department. The Public Health Department in Owego administers these vaccinations and encourages... Read More.