Upstate Shredding Continues to Expand

Upstate Shredding has announced yet another acquisition of a metal recycling facility. The latest purchase by Upstate Shredding is Eastside Metals & Recycling Corporation in Fort Ann, New York, in the Glens Falls area. As with most of the purchases by the company, it... Read More.

Copper Theft from Home Central in Owego

Owego Police have announced the arrest of two Apalachin residents for the theft of copper from Home Central in Owego. 34-year-old Daniel Jackson is facing a felony count of grand larceny in the fourth degree, and 23-year-old Caitlyn Covey is facing a petit larceny... Read More.

Tioga County Calling for Transportation Change

Tioga County leaders are hoping the state will change its mind on the recent changes to Medicaid transportation funding. The Tioga County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday to send a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state Department of Health, among... Read More.

Berkshire Company Gets $230K From NYSEG

A manufacturer in Berkshire received a grant worth hundreds of thousands to help expand its business. Tioga Hardwoods received a check from NYSEG on Tuesday morning worth $230,000. The money will help offset the cost of the company's new kilns, saws, and stacking equipment,... Read More.

Waverly Fire Victim Transferred to Lehigh Valley

More information has been released regarding the woman seriously injured in a fire in Waverly on Sunday. Jamie Miccio, of Gillett, Pennsylvania, an employee at the newly opened Sisters Family Restaurant in Waverly, opened up the restaurant and turned on the grill to pre-heat... Read More.

Waverly Fire Severely Burns Woman

Waverly Police responded to a fire with injuries reported on Sunday. The fire took place at the Sister's Family Restaurant at 2 North Chemung Street, and upon arrival, police found a female suffering severe burns lying on the ground outside the restaurant . The... Read More.

Possible Tornadoes Reported Sunday

A tornado warning was in effect in Tioga County Sunday evening, and severe thunderstorm warnings were issued throughout the area. The warning was first issued around 5 o'clock Sunday after tornado-like storm patterns were spotted in Schuyler and Chemung counties, moving east from Watkins... Read More.

Waverly Man Enters Guilty Plea

A Waverly man that allegedly injured a Sayre Borough police officer while resisting arrest back in March has entered a guilty plea. 23-year-old Jesse Carling pleaded guilty to four counts of simple assault and one count of disorderly conduct, all misdemeanors. Police had originally... Read More.

Owego Native Makes Appearance on Letterman

An Owego native made an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. Comedian Paul Morrissey made his Late Show debut on Thursday. After working as a television news and sports reporter in California, Morrissey has since devoted over ten years to full-time comedy... Read More.

Excitement at Tioga County Fair Continues

The excitement of the Tioga County Fair continues today and tomorrow at Marvin Park in Owego. The second demolition derby of the fair will be held tonight at seven o'clock and tomorrow is the Sportman's Day. Included in tomorrow's festivities are the tractor and... Read More.

Tioga Transport Settles Sexual Harassment Suit

Owego-based Tioga Transport Incorporated has agreed to pay thousands to settle a sexual harassment suit. The company, which once provided public transit services in Tioga County, is set to pay $17,500 after a complaint was filed in which Tioga Transport was accused of creating... Read More.