Excellus Withdraws From Medicaid Participation

Over 37,000 people in the region will be affected by a change in Medicaid participation by Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield. The insurance provider has announced that beginning January 1st, it will no long participate in Medicaid managed care and Family Health Plus health insurance... Read More.

Owego Elementary Plans Shared With Public

Plans for the new Owego Elementary School were shared with the public Tuesday night. The 120,000-square -foot building will feature an auditorium, large instruction spaces, and isolated music rooms, all without raising taxes. Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell discussed funding, design plans, and the date... Read More.

Owego Village Board Adopts Towing Policy

The Owego Village Board passed a new towing policy for the village. The intent of the new policy is to provide prompt and safe removal of vehicles to prevent traffic hazards. A primary towing service list will be established, and a police request for... Read More.

Tornado Watch In Effect For Twin Tiers

A tornado watch is effect in our area from now until 5 o'clock this evening. Stay tuned to News Radio WEBO for updates, as a storm front is currently moving from the west and looks to cover much of the east coast.

O-A School District Schedules Public Info Sessions

The Owego Apalachin school district and superintendent Dr. Bill Russell will host a public information session to discuss construction and funding for the new Owego Elementary School at 7 o'clock Tuesday night in the Owego Free Academy LGI hall. Dr. Russell will give a... Read More.

OFA Teacher Headed To Afganistan

A teacher at Owego Free Academy has left the classroom to head back to Afghanistan this week. Mike Oddo is a technology education teacher at OFA, but he also serves as Command Sergeant Major of the 365th Engineer Battalion of the United State Army... Read More.

Owego Seniors Can Get Fall Cleanup Assistance

Anyone 65 years of age or older living in Owego can sign up for help with their fall cleaning and projects. Through the Tioga County Rural Ministry, students from Cornell and Ithaca College will be in Owego to help with window washing, yard work,... Read More.

Firefighters Make Complex Rescue In Owego

The Southside Fire Company responded to what turned out to be a confined space rescue yesterday on Montrose Turnpike in Owego. Firefighters were dispatched around 11 AM to the report of a man down exposed to fumes. Upon arrival Southside firefighters determined that a... Read More.

TC Arts Council Sets Fall Workshops

The Tioga County Council on the Arts has begun their season of Fall Workshops. Workshops range from courses on illustration to harmonica lessons, and even building gingerbread houses later in the season. Abbey Hendrickson of the Council on the Arts spoke with News Radio... Read More.

Town Of Owego Approves Dog Park

The town of Owego has approved plans to build a new dog park in part of Hickories Park. The town board approved the plans with a unanimous vote last night. The dog park will be the first one of its kind in... Read More.