Jury Selection Reopened In Cal Harris Trial

The search continues for jurors in the Cal Harris trial in Schoharie County. As of Wednesday night, 12 jurors and two alternates had been selected. But yesterday morning, one of the alternate jurors was dismissed after speaking with the judge. Screening continued yesterday for... Read More.

Jury Selection Completed In Cal Harris Trial

A full jury has been selected in the third murder trial of Cal Harris. Four jurors were picked yesterday, giving the court its 12 jurors and two alternates. Jury selection will continue today for more alternates. The 12-person jury is comprised of seven men... Read More.

Southern Tier EDC Meets With Lt. Governor Hochul

It's been one week since Gov. Andrew Cuomo outlined his plans for New York in 2015 plans that promised growth for the Southern Tier and the rest of upstate. The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council met with Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul yesterday for... Read More.

Area Unemployment Numbers Reach Seven Year Low

The New York State Labor Department released its preliminary December 2014 unemployment rates and its bi-monthly job and labor report yesterday. The national unemployment rate has dropped to 5.6 percent, the lowest level since the start of the recession. Locally, unemployment is down to... Read More.

Jury Selection In Cal Harris Trial Continues

In the longest day of jury selection so far, four more people are seated as of last night, in the third Cal Harris murder trial. Approximately 80 people reported to Schoharie County Court Monday morning. By the lunch recess, more than half were excused... Read More.

TCAT Accident At Cornell Takes Spencer Woman’s Life

A Cornell University staff member and Spencer resident was hit and killed by a bus on Cornell's campus yesterday morning. According to the Cayuga Heights Police Department, Angela Stedwell of Spencer, was crossing Jessup Road when she was struck by a TCAT bus. Stedwell... Read More.

No Injuries In Route 17 Crash in Nichols

New York State Police responded in Nichols yesterday afternoon following reports of an accident involving a tractor trailer. According to police, a tractor trailer fishtailed on Route 17 eastbound and clipped a Department of Transportation vehicle. The DOT vehicle was hauling another construction vehicle.... Read More.

Jury Selection Begins In Third Cal Harris Trial

Potential jurors reported to Schoharie County Court yesterday morning in the first day of Cal Harris' third murder trial. Nearly 90 people reported to court at 9:30 a.m. The judge alerted potential jurors that the trial is expected to last six to eight weeks.... Read More.

Cuomo Announces Competition For Revitalization Funds

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced yesterday a billion dollar initiative to help revitalize upstate New York. Cuomo's plan is to spread $1.5 billion dollars across the state in the form of a competition, much like the Regional Economic Development Council competition holds each year. The... Read More.

John Barleycorn And Citgo Robbery Suspects Arrested

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division reports the arrest of a second suspect in connection with the robbery which occurred at the Citgo Gas Station on W. Main Street in the Village of Owego on January 12th. Investigators apprehended Herbert W. Truesdail,... Read More.

Update: Owego Strong Arm Robbery

Yesterday morning at 1:39AM the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office received an 911 call reporting a strong-armed robbery at the Citgo Gas Station on 2 W. Main St. in the Village of Owego. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the call, upon arriving on scene found the... Read More.