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Lago Granted Casino In Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Region

Thursday, December 18 by WEBO Radio

The New York Gaming Facility Location Board held a public meeting yesterday to reveal its picks for casino licenses throughout upstate New York. And the winner in the Southern Tier/Finger Lakes region was Lago, just north of Cayuga Lake. Lago was up against Traditions... Read More.

New York State Rejects Fracking

Thursday, December 18 by WEBO Radio

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.

Neither Tioga Downs Nor Traditions Selected For Casino License

Wednesday, December 17 by WEBO Radio

Neither Tioga Downs nor Traditions at the Glen have been selected for a casino license. Three proposals were selected. They are Montreign Resort and Casino in Sullivan County, Rivers Casino and Resort in Schenectady, and Lago Resort and Casino in Seneca County. The Lago proposal... Read More.

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Casino Decision Due At 2PM Today

Wednesday, December 17 by WEBO Radio

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

Wednesday, December 17 by WEBO Radio

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

Wednesday, December 10 by WEBO Radio

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.

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Owego Woman Receives Settlement In DHS Technologies Lawsuit

Tuesday, December 9 by WEBO Radio

A Rockland County military contractor has agreed to pay 1.9 million dollars to settle a lawsuit initiated by an Owego woman. Sharon McKinney, a former contracting officer at DHS Technologies, initiated the lawsuit under the provision of the False Claims Act. The lawsuit accused... Read More.

Vote Set For Spencer-Van Etten Capital Project

Tuesday, December 9 by WEBO Radio

A $9.9 million dollar proposed capital improvement project is up for a vote today in the Spencer-Van Etten Central School District. Residents will head to the polls to vote on a proposition that calls for building repairs and maintenance. The project would be done... Read More.

New Bus Service Announced Between Chemung And Tioga Counties

Thursday, December 4 by WEBO Radio

Commuters who used to travel with the Ride Tioga bus service may not be out of luck just yet. Chemung County's busing service, C TRAN, is picking up some of Ride Tioga's former bus routes. One major difference between the former Ride Tioga routes... Read More.

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Bus Service To Be Announced Between Elmira, Sayre, Waverly, And Owego

Thursday, December 4 by WEBO Radio

Chemung County Executive Tom Santulli and Tioga County Legislative Chair Martha Sauer-bry are holding a News Conference today at 1:30. At the Elizabeth Square Apartments at 430 Fulton Street in Waverly. The purpose of the press conference is to announce the beginning of the new... Read More.

Upstate Shredding Acquires Assets Of Murtagh Scrap Handling In Rome

Tuesday, December 2 by WEBO Radio

Upstate Shredding – Weitsman Recycling announced yesterday that they have acquired the assets of Murtagh Scrap Handling, in Rome. The deal is expected to be finalized in January and will open as Ben Weitsman of Rome. Weitsman has big plans for the new location,... Read More.

Today Is ‘#GivingTuesday’

Tuesday, December 2 by WEBO Radio

Today is #GivingTuesday, which is centered around worldwide generosity and giving back to local not-for-profits. This is the third year the day has been recognized. In the Southern Tier, the United Way, American Red Cross, and others participate in the annual day. Not-for-profits are... Read More.

Tioga County

Lago Granted Casino In Finger Lakes/Southern Tier Region

New York State Rejects Fracking

Neither Tioga Downs Nor Traditions Selected For Casino License

Casino Decision Due At 2PM Today

Lockheed Martin Named ‘StormReady’ By NWS

Capital Improvement Voting Results

Owego Woman Receives Settlement In DHS Technologies Lawsuit

Vote Set For Spencer-Van Etten Capital Project

New Bus Service Announced Between Chemung And Tioga Counties

Bus Service To Be Announced Between Elmira, Sayre, Waverly, And Owego

Upstate Shredding Acquires Assets Of Murtagh Scrap Handling In Rome

Today Is ‘#GivingTuesday’

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