Tioga County Archives - Page 26 of 312

Vestal Elks to hold spaghetti fundraiser for Every Cats Dream

Tuesday, February 18 by Pat McDonald

The Vestal Elks will hold a spaghetti fundraiser that will benefit a local non-profit organization.The dinner will be held on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 1 to 5 pm at the Elks lodge, located at 2071 Vestal Parkway West.The cost is $12 for adults with... Read More.

Sayre punches ticket to Scholarship Challenge finals

Monday, February 17 by Pat McDonald

The team from Sayre High School will be heading to the Scholarship Challenge finals after an impressive performance on Saturday.Sayre took down Grace Christian Academy in its first match, while Canton beat Sullivan County.In the final match of the day, Sayre picked up the... Read More.

Fire destroys house in Nichols

Monday, February 17 by Pat McDonald

A fire destroyed a home in Nichols on Friday afternoon.All residents were able to escape the house on East River Road safely. There were no injuries reported.Firefighters from Nichols, Campville, Owego, Tioga Center, Windham and Southside responded to the scene.A GoFundMe page has been... Read More.

Animal Adventure Park announces death of giraffe

Monday, February 17 by Pat McDonald

The Animal Adventure Park has announced that one of their giraffes has died.Veterinarians at the Harpursville zoo said Johari the giraffe passed away after a suspected acute cardiac event.The 20-year-old female giraffe had previously received good health reports after monthly exams.The zoo said the... Read More.

Person sent to hospital after car vs. pedestrian accident

Monday, February 17 by Pat McDonald

A person was struck by a car on Saturday in Ithaca.According to police, the accident occurred on the 500 block of Spencer Road.The pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, which then fled the scene.The victim was transported to a local hospital and was reportedly... Read More.

Tioga State Bank opens student branch at Johnson City High School

Thursday, February 13 by Pat McDonald

Tioga State Bank has officially opened a student branch at Johnson City High School.The student branch will be open from noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students, faculty and staff can use the school bank to make withdrawals and deposits, gets balance... Read More.

Tioga County Sheriff receives award

Wednesday, February 12 by Pat McDonald

Longtime Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard received a major award from the New York State Sheriff’s Institute.Howard was named the Sheriff Grover Cleveland award winner by the organization.Howard just began is 48th year with the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office. He has served as sheriff since... Read More.

Tioga County Boys and Girls Club to hold spring fundraiser next month

Wednesday, February 12 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Boys and Girls Club will hold its spring fundraiser next month.The annual Bids for Kids event will be held on Saturday, March 29th at the Tioga Downs Casino Resort’s main ballroom.Registration will begin at 5:30 with the event starting at 6 p.m.... Read More.

Wendy’s in Ithaca closed due to fire

Wednesday, February 12 by Pat McDonald

The Wendy’s in Ithaca is currently closed after a fire broke out at the business on Tuesday morning.Firefighters responded just before 6 a.m. after a 911 came in reporting a deep fryer inside the Wendy’s on Elmira Road was on fire and the employees... Read More.

Scholarship Challenge continues this weekend with Canton, Grace Christian, Sayre and Sullivan County competing

Tuesday, February 11 by Pat McDonald

The 45th annual Scholarship Challenge will continue this weekend at the Sayre Theatre.Teams from Canton, Grace Christian Academy, Sayre and Sullivan County will take the Sayre Theatre stage this Saturday. One of those four teams will join Notre Dame in the finals on March... Read More.

Owego community mourning loss of past fire chief Ken Easton

Tuesday, February 11 by Pat McDonald

The Owego community is mourning the loss of former Owego Fire Chief Ken Easton.Easton joined the fire department in 1971 and dedicated 54 years of his life to the service of the Owego community.He served in several roles within the Owego Fire Department, including... Read More.

Ithaca man charged with arson in Newark Valley

Monday, February 10 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has arrested an Ithaca man for allegedly starting a fire in Newark Valley last summer.According to police, 43-year-old Andrew Gildea has been charged with arson and criminal mischief following a six-month long investigation.Police believe Gildea set a fire on... Read More.