Family Rebuilding After Devastating Fire

A month after a devastating fire took everything they owned, the Butlers are in the process of rebuilding with a little help from the community. A benefit to raise money for Rick and Jess Butler, and their two daughters, was held at the Owego... Read More.

Veteran’s Day Ceremonies Set For Tuesday

Veterans Day is tomorrow. At 11am tomorrow, the ceremonies begin at the Tioga County Veterans Memorial. Church bells will ring and fire sirens will sound as a tribute. And a moment of silence will be observed. In Newark Valley it's a Veterans Day dinner... Read More.

Senator Libous Seeks Legal Victory

State Senator Tom Libous won a political battle to keep his seat and is now looking for a legal victory. The newly re-elected Libous filed to have his federal indictment thrown out. Libous's lawyers submitted papers claiming federal prosecutors were in the wrong by... Read More.
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Route 434 Pavement Work Nearly Complete

A nearly nine-mile stretch of Route 434 from Bunn Hill Road, near Binghamton University, to the Tioga County line is now smooth, and much of it is freshly paved. Poor weather has delayed construction efforts, so there is still some median, stripe-ing and signal... Read More.

Tuesday’s Election Results

Governor Andrew Cuomo will lead the state of New York for the next 4 years. He is now the first New York Democrat to be re-elected as governor since his father won a third term in 1990. Cuomo and running mate Kathy Ho-kul had... Read More.
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Election Day Polls Open Until 9:00 PM

18 different polling sites are ready for election day in Tioga County today. Polls will be open until 9pm. Some of the key races include governor between Andrew Cuomo and Rob Astorino, and State Senator for the 52nd district between Tom Libous and Anndrea... Read More.

Apalachin Lions Club Conducts Succesful Eye Glass Collection

The Apalachin Lions Club Eye Glass Collection recently was a success. During Sight Night-Week that ran from October 27th -November 1st, kids collected hundreds of used eyeglasses that will be donated for distribution to needy people in developing countries. Apalachin Elementary School, Apalachin Library,... Read More.

DOT Holds Public Meeting in Owego

A pattern of large truck accidents in the village of Owego has the New York State Department of Transportation making changes to pavement markings. Last night, a public meeting was held to discuss the change in pavement markings on State Route 96 at the intersection... Read More.
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Tioga Downs Parking Garage Opens Today

The parking garage at Tioga Downs Casino will open to the public today. A 1pm ribbon cutting ceremony will be held. The new garage provides 275 additional parking spaces, and easy access to the casino. The completion of the parking garage marks the end... Read More.

Owego DOT Meeting Set For Tonight

Tonight is the public information meeting for the Main Street/North Avenue intersection pavement marking changes for operational improvement. The meeting will take place at the Tioga Opportunities Building on Sheldon Guile Boulevard in Owego at 6:30. It will begin with an open house format,... Read More.

Weitsman’s Negotiating To Acquire Three Albany Competitors

Adam Weitsman said he is negotiating acquisitions of three competitors in the Albany region. Weitsman, owner of Upstate Shredding - Weitsman Recycling, said he underestimated the volume of metal that would be scrapped in Albany, signaling the need to expand upstate. They were anticipating... Read More.