Food Bank of the Southern Tier Receives Grant

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier received thousands of dollars for additional funding. The Food Bank was one of 40 winners in Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together Initiative. Winners each received a $45,000 grant. A total of 120 food banks across the country competed.... Read More.

SBA Honors Several Local Businesses

Several area businesses including one from Tioga County were honored by the Small Business Administration earlier this month. Northeast Implements, a division of Klett Enterprises, owned by Charles Klett of Owego’s Southside, was one of 23 businesses honored statewide with an Excellence Award... Read More.

New York To Pay Owner's Share Of Flood Buyouts

New York State will pay the owner's share of buyouts to properties damaged by tropical storms Irene and Lee. Governor Cuomo announced the state's decision on Monday. Over 1,100 properties across 17 counties, including Tioga and Broome, are expected to be bought out through FEMA... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates F-35's Interactive Cockpit

Lockheed Martin in Owego held a demonstration on Monday of their F-35 Lightning II interactive cockpit. Local officials, including Congressmen Tom Reed and Richard Hanna, were on hand for the company's demonstration, which highlighted the F-35's role in protecting national security. Aviation Systems Vice... Read More.

Eleven Receive 'Real Heroes' Honors

A handful of local heroes were honored for their actions Thursday morning. Eleven residents of the Southern Tier were honored at the 4th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast hosted by the American Red Cross at the Holiday Inn Arena. Owego firefighter Lieutenant Daniel Gavin was honored... Read More.

Fire Destroys Owego Home

An Owego home has burned to the ground after a structure fire on Sunday. Just before noon, the call came for a fire at 1511 Dutchtown Road. The fire was reportedly through the roof of the home, and the house was fully engulfed in... Read More.

Cuomo Reiterates Support For Upstate Casinos

Governor Andrew Cuomo reiterated his support for allowing three non-Indian casinos in upstate New York, but said this week he would be open to pushing back the date for a public vote on the proposal until 2014. Cuomo has pushed for the legalization of... Read More.

Owego PBA Conducting Benefit Campaign

The Owego Police Benevolent Association is now conducting their Annual Benefit Campaign. The Owego PBA will be utilizing Community Advertising, and accepting donations, which can be mailed to PO Box 275 Owego, NY, or dropped off at the Owego Police Department. If you have... Read More.

Owego Little League Opens Season

The Owego Little League will open its 62nd season on Saturday. The festivities will begin with a parade, opening ceremonies and the playing of 14 games. The annual parade steps off at 8:30 a.m. from the Owego Police Station on Temple Street and travels... Read More.