Two Arrested for Stealing in Newark Valley

A pair of Newark Valley residents have been charged by Tioga County Sheriff's deputies after allegedly stealing cash and jewelry from family members. 31-year-old Nicholas Sacco is accused of stealing $45,000 from a family member's safe in Newark Valley. He was arraigned on charges... Read More.

Waverly School District Announces Public Hearing

The Waverly Central School District has announced a public hearing next week to discuss next year's budget. Officials will be outlining the $28.6 million spending plan, which was approved by the Board of Education last week. The meeting will be held next Tuesday at... Read More.
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Candor Community Preps for July 4th

As the weather warms up, the Candor community is looking to get ready for their annual Fourth of July festivities. This weekend will start the fundraising for the Independence Day celebration, when the Candor American Legion hosts a pork chop barbeque, yard sale, and... Read More.

State Police Arrest Apalachin Man on Robbery Charges

State Police arrested a man for his involvement in a reported robbery in Apalachin Friday night. On Sunday, troopers arrested 44-year-old Mark Lake of Apalachin for charges of robbery in the third degree, after Lucky Kitchen in Apalachin was robbed. Lake was taken to... Read More.

NY Preparedness Training Coming to Tioga County

After Broome and Tompkins counties have hosted citizen preparedness training programs, the latest program will be coming to Tioga County.The training program will be held on Saturday, May 10th, starting at 11:00 AM at the auditorium at the Owego-Apalachin Middle School on Sheldon Guile... Read More.
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Open Door Mission Preps for Back-to-School Bash

The Open Door Mission on North Avenue in Owego and the Red Door on Broad Street in Waverly are in the process of preparing for this year's back to school bash. In August, both locations will be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies... Read More.

Owego Elementary School Taking Shape

After two and a half years of waiting for a new elementary school to take shape, the Owego community is starting to see the first signs of the new Owego Elementary School. Monday marked the first day that contractors began raising steel beams at... Read More.
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A New Hope Center Hosts Crime Victims’ Rights Walk

On Sunday in Owego, A New Hope Center at 20 Church Street will be hosting a Crime Victims' Rights Walk. The Crime Victims' Rights Walk in Owego has been organized by a number of volunteers for A New Hope Center, and commemorates National Crime Victims... Read More.

Sheriff Howard Issues Warning for Residents

Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard is reminding citizens to consider crime prevention while encountering door-to-door home repair or driveway paving solicitations. The sheriff says to be wary of any door-to-door interactions, and if work needs to be done, rely on local contractors or ask... Read More.

Nichols Man Arrested Following Traffic Stop

A Nichols man is charged with aggravated unlicensed operation after he was initially pulled over for speeding. 27-year-old Joseph Bates was stopped for going 58 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone on Halsey Valley Road, and during the stop police... Read More.