Memorial Service Planned For Sergeant Justin Rogers

A memorial service has been planned for the Southern Tier soldier who died in Afghanistan last week. Family and friends of 25-year-old Sergeant Justin Rogers are planning to get together Thursday at the Tioga Central Middle School Auditorium to celebrate his life. ... Read More.

Tioga Downs Sees Record Crowds On The Fourth

The largest Fourth of July crowd in Tioga Downs history made its way to the casino and racetrack in Nichols to watch harness racing and one of the area's largest fireworks shows last Thursday. 8,549 people, the 10th largest attendance in Tioga Downs history,... Read More.
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Tioga County Fair Begins July 9th

The Tioga County Fairgrounds are being prepared for the return of the Tioga County Fair. The fair is set to start at noon on Tuesday, July 9th, and run through Saturday, July 13th. After the fairgrounds were flooded in September of 2011, the fair... Read More.

Heavy Rains Causing Flooding Problems In Region

From Tioga County to the Mohawk Valley, heavy rains have caused flooding issues yet again. There were problems on area roadways throughout Monday night and many parts of the Southern Tier experienced flash flooding on Monday, which shut down roads and even caused some evacuations.... Read More.
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Tioga County Soldier Has Died In Afganistan

A local soldier has died overseas. The Department of Defense announced the death Saturday of 25-year-old Justin Rogers from Barton. According to the department, he died Friday at Bagram, Afghanistan, from a non-combat related incident. The Department of Defense said his... Read More.

Flash Flood Watch Remains In Effect

A flash flood watch is in effect until 2 o'clock this afternoon. According to the National Weather Service, some storms have potential to produce very heavy rainfall. Flash flooding along smaller creeks and streams as well as urban areas throughout the Southern Tier is... Read More.

Fire Desroys Barn, Vehicle In Newark Valley

A fire that took place early Tuesday morning in Newark Valley has destroyed a barn and the homeowner's pickup truck. Just before 7 o'clock, a call came in for a working barn fire at 9884 Route 38 just north of the village. Fire crews... Read More.
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Two Pedestrians Injured In Owego

A one car and two pedestrian accident took place last week on Glenmary Drive in Owego. 58-year-old Wayne Mashas of Owego was traveling northbound and struck two pedestrians that were walking southbound on the east shoulder of the roadway. 21-year-old Autumn Zendarski of Owego... Read More.

Serious Auto Accident Reported In Newark Valley

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office released information yesterday about a violent one-car rollover and ejection that happened in Newark Valley on June 16th. Just before 1 o'clock that Sunday morning, police say 23-year-old Nicole Williamson of Berkshire traveled southbound on Shirley Road at an... Read More.

Cuomo Signs Start-Up New York Legislation

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed new legislation this week to make Binghamton University and SUNY Broome tax-free areas. Cuomo signed SUNY Tax-Free Areas to Revitalize and Transform Upstate NY, or START-UP NY, at Binghamton University. Due to the legislation, SUNY campuses and some private colleges... Read More.