Apalachin Library Holds Referendum Vote

As schools in the area get ready for their budgets to head to a vote, a local library has a referendum that will be up for a vote on Tuesday. The Apalachin Library will have a referendum that voters can vote on while they... Read More.

Final Workshop Held for Southern Tier Solar Works

On Wednesday night, Southern Tier Solar Works held its final workshop on bringing solar energy to the region. For the past few months, Southern Tier Solar Works has held meetings for the public at locations across Tioga and Broome counties, looking to educate people... Read More.

Troopers Arrest Barton Woman

State Troopers out of Owego arrested a Barton woman on harassment charges. Police responded to a dispute on Old Barton Road and the investigation determined that 46-year-old Melissa Humphrey had been involved in an altercation in which she caused harm to a victim's neck... Read More.
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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.