Waverly man facing felony attempted arson charge

A Waverly man is facing charges after he allegedly tried to set a trailer on fire. According to the New York State Police, 50-year-old Jeremy W. Searles has been charged with felony attempted arson in the second degree and misdemeanor criminal mischief in the fourth... Read More.

Owego Strawberry Festival set for June 19-21

The 43rd annual Owego Strawberry Festival will return this June. The three-day event will kick off on Thursday, June 19 with the Rock and Run Strawberry Festival 5K, which will feature a walk and run as well as live music at Hickories Park. The always popular Block... Read More.
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Nichols man facing charges after domestic dispute

A Nichols man is facing charges following a domestic dispute on Sunday. According to the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, 41-year-old Albert Fredenburg chased the victim with his vehicle, and eventually hit the victim’s car in an apparent attempt to stop the victim’s vehicle. Fredenburg has been... Read More.

Goodwill to open first location in Ithaca

Goodwill will open its first retail location in Ithaca this spring. The location will open on Friday, April 25th at the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, located at 723 South Meadow Street in Ithaca. Regular business hours will be 9 am to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday... Read More.
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ALDI to open Owego store next month

Provided by ALDI OWEGO, N.Y., March 20, 2025 — ALDI, the Most Trusted Grocer in America, will offer Owego residents fresh, quality food (and more) at unbeatable everyday low prices, as it opens its newest store at 1150 State Route 17C. The intentional differences at ALDI stores... Read More.
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Berkshire man arrested following domestic disturbance

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Berkshire man following a domestic disturbance last month. According to police, 33-year-old Zebulin G. Jordan was charged with criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child and criminal possession of a controlled substance. The charges... Read More.

Burn ban begins in New York, runs through May 14

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins March 16 and runs through May 14. Since 2009, DEC has enforced the annual brush burning ban to prevent wildfires and... Read More.