Tioga Downs Competitor Receives Resolution

The Wilmot Casino & Resort, a direct competitor with Tioga Downs and Traditions Resort for a casino license, has officially received a resolution of approval from the town in which it plans to build if awarded the license. The Tyre Town Board unanimously approved... Read More.

Owego Strawberry Festival Events and Street Closings

With the Owego Strawberry Festival just over a week away, the Chief of the Owego Police Department, Karen Vinti, would like to remind festival attendees that certain streets will be closed and detours will be in place. For Friday evening's fireworks display on June... Read More.

Street Closures for Owego Strawberry Festival

With the street closures and traffic changes for the festival, Chief Vinti would also like to inform the public that vehicles need to be removed from certain streets by 1 o'clock in the morning on Saturday, June 21st, or they will be towed at... Read More.
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OFA Inducts Three New Members to Wall of Fame

The Owego Free Academy Wall of Fame saw its three newest members inducted Wednesday night. David Beere, OFA Class of 1936, Tom Bryant, OFA Class of 1968, and Dean Smith, OFA Class of 1974 were all inducted. Beere was inducted as a student and... Read More.

Grand Larceny Charges for Nichols Man

A Nichols man is facing grand larceny charges after his involvement in what is being described as a work scam. 31-year-old Theodore Cooper is accused of taking thousands of dollars for a paving job without ever completing the work. According to Broome County sheriff's deputies,... Read More.

OFD Hosting Car Wash

The Owego Fire Department Fire Police are hosting a car wash at the Owego Fire Station on North Avenue on Saturday starting at 9 AM. Department volunteers will be scrubbing cars and trucks for a donation of $5. The money will go toward replacing... Read More.
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Lockheed Martin Laying Off 40 Employees

Forty employees of Lockheed Martin's janitorial and cafeteria operations were notified on Tuesday that they will be laid off in July. The employees are set to work their final shift on July 18th. According to company officials, the janitorial and cafeteria operations at Owego's... Read More.
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Steps Being Taken for Harmony Garden Project

The Harmony Garden Project is a new initiative taking place at Owego Free Academy looking to teach children to lead healthier lives. Ken Williams of W&W Nursery and Garden Center in Apalachin is working with the school to turn unused space at OFA into... Read More.

Tioga Downs Announces “All In Coalition”

Tioga Downs in Nichols is looking to strengthen their case for a full casino license being awarded to the Downs this fall, and on Friday it was community and business leaders from both Tioga and Chemung counties gathering at Tioga Downs to join the... Read More.

New York’s Racinos Experiencing Lower Revenues

Tioga Downs would benefit greatly from the likely increase in business a full license would offer, particularly after a difficult past few months for racinos statewide. The latest numbers from New York's nine racinos show that revenues were down during the first five months... Read More.