NY burn ban in effect until May 14

The annual New York State Burn Ban remains in effect until May 14th.Since 2009, the DEC has enforced the brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and protect communities and first responders during heightened conditions for wildfires.Backyard fire pits and campfires less than three feet... Read More.

Candor Daffodil Festival set for April 26

The Candor Daffodil Festival is scheduled for later this month.The annual event will be held on Saturday, April 26th at the Candor Ball Park, located at 40 Spencer Ave. and McCarty Street.There will be over 100 local vendors, kids' activities, live music on three... Read More.

ALDI to open Owego store on Thursday

The new ALDI grocery store will open in Owego this week.The store will hold its grand opening on Thursday at 8:30 a.m.To celebrate, the first 100 customers will receive a gift bag filled with a sampling of ALDI-exclusive products and a gift card as... Read More.

Fire destroys apartment in Ithaca

A fire destroyed an apartment in Ithaca on Thursday night.The fire broke out just after 5 p.m. on the 700 block of Chestnut Street in the City of Ithaca.There was no one inside the apartment at the time of the fire.The fire was brought... Read More.

Waverly man facing felony attempted arson charge

A Waverly man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to set a trailer on fire.According to the New York State Police, 50-year-old Jeremy W. Searles has been charged with felony attempted arson in the second degree and misdemeanor criminal mischief in the fourth... Read More.

Owego Strawberry Festival set for June 19-21

The 43rd annual Owego Strawberry Festival will return this June.The three-day event will kick off on Thursday, June 19 with the Rock and Run Strawberry Festival 5K, which will feature a walk and run as well as live music at Hickories Park.The always popular Block... Read More.

Nichols man facing charges after domestic dispute

A Nichols man is facing charges following a domestic dispute on Sunday.According to the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, 41-year-old Albert Fredenburg chased the victim with his vehicle, and eventually hit the victim’s car in an apparent attempt to stop the victim’s vehicle.Fredenburg has been... Read More.

Goodwill to open first location in Ithaca

Goodwill will open its first retail location in Ithaca this spring.The location will open on Friday, April 25th at the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, located at 723 South Meadow Street in Ithaca.Regular business hours will be 9 am to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday... Read More.