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Southern Tier Economic Development Award Announced

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The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council received an $81.9 million award from the state. The Southern Tier was also named a "top performer" by the state, the second consecutive year that the Southern Tier earned among the top honors. The money given to... Read More.

Australian Navy Takes Delivery Of First Two Helicopters

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The Royal Australian Navy accepted its first two MH-60R helicopters during a ceremony Tuesday at Lockheed Martin in Owego. The Australian military has ordered 24 of the helicopters, known as the "Romeo", through the United States Navy. The helicopters are assembled in various locations... Read More.

Tioga County Budget Approved

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The Tioga County legislature approved their 2014 budget unanimously in Owego Tuesday night. The budget totals around $70 million - a few million less than last year. The budget calls for an improved IT structure which would make county government seamless and more transparent... Read More.

Catholic Charities Telethon Exceeds Expectations

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Catholic Charities exceeded their fundraising goal to help those in need this holiday season. The Harvest for Hunger phone bank calls came ringing in from 5-6:30 p.m. for the last two days. On Wednesday, Catholic Charities raised $10,500. Thursday, they raised $11,070, bringing their... Read More.

CHOW Seeking Food Donations

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Members of the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse, or CHOW, say there is a 7.8 million pound need for food in the Southern Tier this holiday season. Currently sources are only receiving 3.1 million pounds, after the Thanksgiving weekend depleted many local food pantries resources.... Read More.

Voters Turn Down BOTH School Merger Proposals

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Voters in Spencer-Van Etten and Candor school districts voted down the merger in a straw vote. In Candor, residents voted 574-No to 240-Yes. In Spencer the votes were closer, with 547-No and 307-Yes. The recent study shows a possible $300,000 in savings per... Read More.

OFD Cited For Six Violations

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The Village of Owego has been cited by the Public Employee Safety and Health Office, which is New York State's version of OSHA. Owego Village Mayor Kevin Millar announced this morning that the Owego Fire Department was cited for 6 violations found during... Read More.

Lockheed Receives Contract For Rescue Helicopters

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The Air Force has announced plans to award a $5.5 billion contract for 112 combat rescue helicopters early next year to Sikorsky Aircraft in partnership with Lockheed Martin. The contract would provide a major economic boost to the Owego facility of Lockheed, with about... Read More.

Senator Libous Fighting Closure Of Psychiatric Centers

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Governor Andrew Cuomo has put forth a plan for the state to consolidate several psychiatric centers and create regional locations, a plan which would close the Binghamton Psychiatric Center and the Broome Developmental Center, among others. The plan has been met with strong opposition... Read More.
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