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.
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Job Numbers Down in Tioga and Broome

Tioga and Broome counties combined to see 100 private-sector job losses over the past year. According to figures released by the New York State Department of Labor, 100 jobs were lost from March of 2013 to March of this year, dropping the numbers from... Read More.

Tioga Downs to Partner with Tioga Country Club

Tioga Downs made their latest big announcement today, as the casino looks to up the ante on its expansion plans. The Nichols facility announced that it has signed a lease option for the Tioga Country Club, contingent upon Tioga Downs receiving the Southern Tier's... Read More.

Owego Woman Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny

An Owego woman has pleaded guilty to grand larceny after she is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the boutique at which she was employed. 47-year-old Maria McGuane pleaded guilty in Tioga County Court to a felony count of third-degree grand larceny. McGuane... Read More.
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Waverly Police Searching for Meth Lab Suspect

The Waverly Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted in the case of Monday's mobile methamphetamine lab. The department is actively looking for 26-year-old Joshua Donahue. Donahue is wanted for criminal manufacture of methamphetamine in the third degree, criminal possession... Read More.

Sayre Man Charged in Barton

State Troopers out of Owego arrested a Sayre man for petit larceny and criminal trespass. 24-year-old Richard Vanderpool was arrested following a larceny complaint in Barton on Sunday. Vanderpool was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Barton Court, where he is set... Read More.

Asteelflash Officials Say Owego Plant Set to Close

It's now being reported that the layoffs coming to Asteelflash in Owego will effectively close the entire plant. The international electronic manufacturing services company will be laying off 34 employees at its location off Route 38 just north of the Village of Owego. With... Read More.
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Tioga County LDC Announces Two New Board Members

The Tioga County Local Development Corporation is announcing two new Board members. The Tioga County Legislature appointed the new members in this month and last month, appointing Lisa Englebert of Nichols and Kim Depew of Waverly to the board of nine. Englebert is the... Read More.

Open Door Mission Seeking Backpack Donations

The Tioga County Open Door Mission in Owego and The Red Door in Waverly are now asking for donations of school backpacks with supplies or $20 to purchase a backpack. The Mission is set to host a Back to School Bash in Owego and... Read More.

Nichols Man Arrested for Stolen Handgun

A Nichols man is facing charges related to a stolen handgun. 21-year-old Andrew Rogers of West River Road is said to have some level of involvement with the stolen gun, which was taken from the Sayre area. Rogers was charged with criminal possession of... Read More.