Two Charged for Plot to Kill Tioga County Assistant DA

Two Tioga County residents have been charged for an alleged plot to kill one of the county's assistant district attorneys. 30-year-old Ashley Nugent of Candor and 42-year-old Russell Towner of Owego are accused of scheming a plan to kill an assistant DA while they... Read More.

Emergency Preparedness Program in Owego Sees Great Turnout

In the wake of the flood of 2011 lawmakers are encouraging their constituents to be more prepared for disasters and emergencies.  In February, state officials kicked off a new program aimed to make New Yorkers better prepared for the next time disaster strikes. That... Read More.

Presidential Helicopters Will Be in Owego in 2015

Lockheed Martin has announced more details regarding their contract to help build the next fleet of presidential helicopters. According to Lockheed officials, the first two test presidential helicopters have been scheduled to come to Owego next year, with two time slots in 2015 when... Read More.
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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.
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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.
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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.