Owego-Apalachin District Dealing with $2 Million Deficit

At a budget meeting for the Owego-Apalachin School District on Monday night, the district announced it's looking at close to a $2 million deficit. Teacher and staff layoffs are currently on the proposal, and Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell said that the school board decided... Read More.

Arrest Comes Following Waverly Robberies

A Waverly man has been arrested by Waverly Police for his alleged connection to a string of burglaries within the village. 27-year-old Christopher Henson has been charged with two counts of felony burglary and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. He... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin District Holding Two Budget Hearings

The Owego-Apalachin School District is holding two hearings on their 2014-2015 budget this week. The first budget hearing starts at 7:30 tonight in the Apalachin Elementary School cafeteria, with the second meeting being held Wednesday at 7:30 in the Owego Free Academy Large Group... Read More.

Tioga Downs Enjoys 7th Annual Derby Fest

Tioga Downs in Nichols held one of its most exciting weekends of the season when it kicked off its 9th season of live harness racing with the racino's 7th annual Derby Fest. The event coincided with the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Those in attendance... Read More.

Tioga County Rural Ministry Hosts “Soap for Hope”

Throughout the month of May, the Tioga County Rural Ministry will be holding its Soap for Hope program, in which bins will be set up throughout Owego to collect personal hygiene products for those in need. The ministry's Sister Mary O'Brien said that a... Read More.

Tioga County Business Helps in Ford Trucks Campaign

A Tioga County business, who recently won a $2.4 million contract to provide wood chippers in the State of Minnesota, is now heading to L.A.  Northeast Implement in Spencer has been asked by a company representing the Ford Motor Company and their Heavy Duty... Read More.

Waverly Child’s Death Ruled Accidental

A young child was killed in Waverly after a television fell from a dresser and struck her. The young girl and her 6-year-old sister were playing when the large television became dislodged and fell. Sayre Police reported to the scene on Warren Street in... Read More.

Friends of Hospice Host Fundraiser in Apalachin

The Tioga County Friends of Hospice are currently holding their latest fundraiser as they look to serve patients in need throughout the county. Now through six o'clock tonight, the Friends of Hospice are hosting Doug's Fish Fry to Go at the Comfort Inn on... Read More.

Excitement Builds for Opening Day at Tioga Downs

As the weekend quickly approaches, Tioga Downs in Nichols is getting ready for its opening day of harness racing. The Downs' opening day coincides with Kentucky Derby Day, and regional racing marketing manager at Tioga Downs, Justin Horowitz, told the WEBO Morning Show that... Read More.

Tioga County Sheriff’s Office Warns of New Scam

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office is looking to warn local residents of a new phone scam in which the caller identifies himself as the Captain of the Las Vegas Police Department, and asks for money for the release of a family member that has... Read More.