Citizen Preparedness Program This Weekend

This weekend Tioga County will be playing host to the latest Citizen Preparedness Training program in the state. The training program will be held Saturday at the Owego-Apalachin Middle School beginning at 11 o'clock, with the doors opening at 10. To register for the... Read More.

Touch-a-Truck Returns for Third Year

The Family Resource Center of Tioga County is set to host their 3rd Annual Touch-a-Truck event on Saturday. For the past three years, families have been invited to check out a variety of unique vehicles parked at the Tioga County Health and Human Services... Read More.

Officials Warn Against Social Media Trend

The latest social media trend could be dangerous, particularly in the Waverly area. The Cold Water Challenge is a challenge where people jump into cold water, post a video of their jump on Facebook, then nominate a friend or friends to do the same... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Awarded $1.2 Billion Marine One Contract

Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1.2 billion contract to build the next fleet of presidential helicopters. Lockheed, in partnership with Connecticut-based Sikorsky Aircraft, was given the contract announced on Wednesday. The integrated communications and mission systems for the helicopters will be installed at... Read More.

Family Reading Partnership Hosts Fundraiser

The Family Reading Partnership of Owego-Apalachin will be hosting a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble's Vestal location this weekend to raise money for their cause. The reading partnership helps distribute new and gently used books to children throughout the community, and fundraisers are... Read More.

Spencer Man Sent to Jail for Dispute

A Spencer man is facing several charges following a domestic incident last Thursday at his home. 45-year-old Dale Perry is accused of destroying another person's property during an argument, and he is also said to have shoved a woman while in the presence of... Read More.

Waverly Mulls Out-of-District Students Decision

The Waverly Central School District's Board of Education authorized the school to move forward with a memorandum of agreement with the Waverly Teacher's Association which allows children of teachers living outside the district to attend Waverly schools. The association has been pushing for the... Read More.

Spencer Fire Department Treasurer Allegedly Stole Thousands

New York State Troopers say that the treasurer of the Spencer Volunteer Fire Department stole thousands of dollars from the department. State Police arrested 33-year-old Jennifer Grier after she is accused of taking money from the Spencer Fire Department beginning in 2011. She allegedly... Read More.

F.S. Lopke Truck Overturns on Route 26

An F.S. Lopke Rock Products 18-wheeler overturned on Route 26 this morning, causing the driver to be trapped within the truck. The incident took place shortly after nine o'clock on the Route 26 South ramp onto Route 434. The driver was trapped in the... Read More.

Waterman Center Now Certified Wildlife Habitat

The Waterman Conservation Education Center on Hilton Road in Apalachin has announced that it has been deemed a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The federation has celebrates the Waterman Center's efforts to create a garden space that improves habitat for a... Read More.

Village of Owego May Add Restrictions to Sex Offenders

The Village of Owego could be looking to restrict where registered sex offenders can live in the village. Ward 2 Trustee Earl Hartman and former mayor John Loftus are looking for a law that prevent sex offenders from living within certain distances that could... Read More.