Wind Advisory Remains In Effect Until 2PM

WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON for STEUBEN, SCHUYLER, CHEMUNG, TOMPKINS, CORTLAND, CHENANGO, OTSEGO, TIOGA, BROOME, DELAWARE AND SULLIVAN COUNTIES. These areas are experiencing WINDS from the SOUTH and SOUTHWEST at 20-30 MPH WITH GUSTS up to 45... Read More.

Tractor Trailer Drops Debris On North Avenue

Scrap metal debris was reported in the road this morning on North Avenue between the railroad underpass and the Owego-Apalachin bus garage. A Tioga County Sheriff Road Patrol Deputy spotted it just before 7 o'clock this morning. He caught up to the... Read More.

Stranded Canoers Rescued On Susquehanna

The Campville Fire Department was dispatched at 7:15 this morning for two stranded canoers in the Susquehanna River near Sawyer Road in Campville. The Water Rescue Team responded, but before they arrived on scene, the canoers were able to board another passing boat,... Read More.
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Missing Owego Man Found Dead In Draper Park

An Owego man was found dead along the Susquehanna River last night, following a search in the village of Owego. 64-year-old Tony Smith was reported missing around 6pm, he hadn't been seen since 11 o'clock yesterday morning at his home on Academy Street. ... Read More.

Lockheed Martin To Add Jobs In Owego

Lockheed Martin has abandoned its plan to close its Salina plant and transfer its employees to other locations, and instead will add jobs to its Owego facility. Initial reports say that the company has a plan that would move 280 workers to the Owego... Read More.

'Trunk Or Treat' Set For OFA Tonight

And, while trick or treating will occur as usual in neighborhoods throughout the area, the third annual "Trunk or Treat" event will be held again tonight at the Owego Free Academy parking lot on Sheldon Guiles Boulevard. The event features a well lit,... Read More.
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Tioga County Updating Farmland Protection Plan

Tioga County is updating its protection plan for farmers, a plan that hasn't been revised in 15 years. The county held a public meeting for farmers before making changes to the Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan. The majority of farmers in Tioga... Read More.

Kraft/Polly-O Recalls String Cheese Products

Kraft Foods has announced a recall of some dairy products, including some that have been distributed by the Southern Tier Food Bank. Products being recalled include varieties of Kraft and Polly-O String Cheese. These items may spoil before their best-when-used-by dates, which are... Read More.

Casino Proposition On November 5th Ballot

November 5th will mark an important day for all of New York State, as voting will take place for Proposition #1, an amendment to the state's constitution. The proposition will ask for the constitution to be changed, to allow four new, full, non-Indian casinos... Read More.
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Asteelflash To Layoff 34 Employees In Owego

Asteelflash has announced that it will be laying off 34 employees at its plant off Route 38 in Owego. The international electronic manufacturing services company recently filed a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification with the New York State Department of Labor. State law requires... Read More.

Rollover Closes Route 79 At Tioga County Line

A portion of Route 79 was closed overnight Tuesday after a tractor-trailer rollover in northwest Broome County. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash that happened on Route 79 at the intersection of Popple Hill Road. One of the vehicles... Read More.

Second Entity Hoping To Build Southern Tier Casino

As voting draws near for next week's casino referendum to allow non-Indian casinos in upstate New York, it's becoming more clear that Tioga Downs will not be the only entity vying for the Southern Tier's casino license. Proposition #1 will allow for an amendment... Read More.