Former Owego Mayor Ed Arrington Has Died

Former Owego Mayor Ed Arrington has died. Arrington served the village of Owego for ten years, twice as mayor. Arrington also volunteered with the Owego Fire Department where he drove ambulance and helped with fire police. As mayor, the Riverwalk came to fruition,... Read More.

Route 17 Exit 64 Has Reopened

The west bound exit and on-ramp to Route 17 at Owego's Exit 64 is now reopened. The bridge, on Lackawanna Avenue, was closed for the last two weeks while State DOT workers resurfaced the bridge deck. Crews worked day and night hoping... Read More.

Vietnam Veteran's Ride Held In Owego

More than 100 motorcyclists met in Owego Saturday to register for a ride to honor veterans of the Vietnam War. Riders of the 5th Annual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride registered at the Owego Free Academy before setting off a... Read More.
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Tioga County Legislature Hold Special Meeting

The Tioga County Legislature held a special meeting Thursday to vote on the future of Waverly, vehicle access to Tioga Downs and bringing electric and natural gas vehicles to the county. The legislature voted to apply for funding that would revitalize part of downtown Waverly,... Read More.
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Coyotes Sighted In Campville Commons Park

Coyotes have been sighted this month in the Campville Commons Park in the Town of Owego. While no immediate threats have been posed to people by the coyotes, there has been a report of a coyote approaching a dog that was accompanying an individual... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Announces Layoffs

Lockheed Martin informed employees of its Mission Systems and Training business Monday that a round of layoffs will take place, and approximately 300 positions nationwide will be affected. Lockheed has over 2,700 employees at its Owego location, where electronic systems, mission systems and sensors,... Read More.

FEMA Denying Individual Assistance To Flood Victims

A blow to flood victims in our area. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is denying individual assistance to residents affected by the recent flooding. FEMA has informed the state that those residents will not be eligible for the Individual Assistance program. Cuomo... Read More.
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Tioga County Chamber Sponsoring HR Roundtable

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Human Resource Roundtable on Thursday, July 18th at the Links at Hiawatha Landing. The subject of the roundtable is “New York State and Federal Labor and Employment Laws”. Panelists will include Jim Jordan and... Read More.

No Injuries In Owego Garage Fire

Residents were told to evacuate their home when a nearby garage went up in flames. A garage fire broke out on Saturday night at a Lisle Road home in Owego around 8 p.m.. Three fire companies responded to the blaze. According... Read More.

Memorial Service Held For Sgt. Justin Rogers

Friends and family came out last night to remember a 2007 Tioga Center High School grad who died in Afghanistan. A memorial service was held at the Tioga Center School Auditorium for Justin Rogers who was a husband, father, son and friend to... Read More.