Traditions And Tioga Downs Join Forces

Traditions and Tioga Downs will partner in order to fight for the fourth license from the state, in an effort to revitalize the region. In order to do this, local political leaders will ask for a re-bid for the fourth license from the Governor.Traditions... Read More.

Traditions & Tioga Downs To Hold Joint Press Conference

Efforts to bring a casino to the Southern Tier…continue. This morning at 10AM, officials from Traditions at the Glen will hold a press conference in conjunction with Tioga Downs Owner Jeff Gural to talk about those efforts. The Walsh family from Traditions, Jeff Gural,... Read More.

Nicole Mathewson Remembered At OFA Vigil

Last Monday, Nicole Mathewson was found dead inside her home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The 32-year-old was an Owego native, who moved to Lancaster County to teach at Brownstone Elementary School. Two men were arrested for homicide in connection to her death. But last night, Nicole... Read More.

New York State Rejects Fracking

Acting state Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker and DEC Commissioner Joseph Martens both rejected the prospect for New York to move further with hydraulic fracturing. Both officials gave negative reports on high-volume hydrofracturing at yesterday morning's cabinet meeting in Albany. Martens began his presentation with... Read More.

Casino Decision Due At 2PM Today

New York State's Gaming Facilities Location Board is expected to make their recommendation this afternoon, for who will get a casino license in the Southern Tier. Four licenses could be recommended for Upstate New York, and they would be divided among the three designated... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Named ‘StormReady’ By NWS

One major employer in our local area has been named a StormReady supporter by the National Weather Service. Lockheed Martin of Owego was awarded this program which aims to help communities establish storm preparedness. Under this program, Lockheed Martin will now need to conduct... Read More.

Capital Improvement Voting Results

Several school districts held capital improvement project votes yesterday. In Tioga County, the Spencer-Van Etten School District project was approved. The two-phase proposal includes replacing roofs at the high school, middle school and bus garage, as well as replacing and repairing other aging infrastructure.... Read More.