Candor Man Charged for Dispute at Owego Bowl

A Candor man was arrested following a domestic incident at Owego Bowl on Taylor Road. The Tioga County Sheriff's Office just released information on an incident in which 23-year-old Chad Mack struck a victim in the face during an argument at the bowling alley.... Read More.

Six Busted in Owego for Drugs

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of six people in Owego for drug-related charges. The arrests come as a result of the department's ongoing investigation into the distribution and use of illegal drugs in Tioga County, with an emphasis placed on... Read More.

Town of Candor Hosts Tire and Scrap Cleanup

The Town of Candor will be holding a tire and scrap metal cleanup beginning Thursday and running through Saturday. The cleanup will be held at the Town Highway Garage at 33 Humiston Street in the village. As the town looks to minimize potential areas... Read More.
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Waverly Man Facing Harassment Charges

A Waverly man has been arrested by Tioga County Sheriff's deputies on a charge of aggravated harassment. According to police, 32-year-old Robert Corby Sr. was charged this past weekend following an investigation into a harassment complaint out of Barton. Corby allegedly sent unwanted text... Read More.

Owego Man Awaits Extradition

An Owego man was arrested by the Owego Police Department because of a warrant for his arrest in Pennsylvania. 28-year-old Chad Comstock was arrested on the fugitive from justice warrant from the State of Pennsylvania. He is currently being held at the Tioga County... Read More.

Tioga Downs Officially Submits Bid for Full Casino License

Tioga Downs announced today that it did submit its $1 million application fee in advance of the applicant conference next Wednesday. Owner Jeff  Gural said in a press release that Tioga Downs' facility and application are uniquely positioned to provide the most realistic and... Read More.
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Expansion Project Underway at Lockheed Martin in Owego

Lockheed Martin has announced ongoing construction taking place at their Owego location which will lead to new positions for the company. A multimillion-dollar manufacturing center is being constructed at the center of the Owego facility, and space for 130 new positions will be created... Read More.

Vista Hospitality Bows Out of Casino Application

The Vista Hospitality Group has announced that it will no longer be submitting a bid to New York State for a full casino license. With the announcement, the number of groups vying for the license in the Southern Tier is now down to three,... Read More.

Waverly Man Jailed After Lying to Police

Police in Athens arrested a Waverly man after he is said to have provided false identifying information to police back in February. On February 17th, police stopped a vehicle along Route 220 because of an expired registration sticker. The driver of the car, 32-year-old... Read More.
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Openings for Head Start in Tioga County

Tioga Opportunities Head Start has announced openings for the 2014-2015 school year, and is accepting applications now. Applications can be submitted for children who will be at least three years old by December 1st, but not yet 5 by that date. The program is... Read More.

Apalachin Man Charged for Firing Gun

An Apalachin man is facing charges after he allegedly discharged a firearm while near multiple homes. 36-year-old Lucas Bilka was charged by Tioga County Sheriff's deputies after deputies responded to a report of multiple rounds being fired into the air. Bilka is now facing... Read More.

First Annual WinterFest Coming to Tioga Downs

Along with their announcement on Thursday of a lease option with Tioga Country Club, Tioga Downs also made an announcement of their first annual WinterFest celebration scheduled for this year. The WinterFest will feature a lightshow, fireworks, and a music extravaganza that will begin... Read More.