Nichol's Kirby Park Re-Opens

The Village of Nichols' historic Kirby Park will officially re-open on Saturday. The park suffered in the wake of Tropical Storm Lee, but over $153,000 in federal and state funding, local business grants and donations, and community contributions have allowed the park to be... Read More.

Irene Graven Officially Announces For Tioga County DA

As expected, acting Tioga County District Attorney Irene Graven officially announced on Tuesday that she will run in this fall's Republican primary for DA. Graven announced her candidacy on Tuesday outside the Owego courthouse. She took over as the Tioga County District Attorney in... Read More.

Foster Valley Bridge Closing May 13th

The Town of Owego Highway Department will be closing the bridge on Foster Valley Road beginning May 13 for demolition and reconstruction. Closure is not expected to be more than four weeks. Detours will be put in place after the temporary bridge is removed.... Read More.

Binghamton Man Charged With Criminal Trespass In Owego

A Binghamton man has been charged after forcing his way into an Owego home on Friday. 28-year-old Heath Woodruff of Brooks Avenue in Binghamton has been charged with assault and criminal trespass according to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office. Woodruff reportedly forced his way... Read More.

Owego CVS Robber Facing Additional Charges

The man accused of robbing the Owego CVS store, and two other Southern Tier businesses in February is now facing more charges. 62-year old John Malowsky of Attica is accused of robbing Maurices Clothing Store in Big Flats on February 26th. His indictment states... Read More.

Local Wendy's Donate $5,000 To The Red Cross

Local Wendy's restaurants have donated over $5,000 to the American Red Cross. During March, which was Red Cross Month, 17 Wendy's restaurants across the Southern Tier area stepped up their efforts to raise money for the non-profit organization. Customers raised the money for the... Read More.

Waverly Student Undergoes Brain Surgery

After over two years of continuous seizures, multiple brain surgeries, and numerous hospital visits, a nine-year-old from Lockwood is hoping that surgery on Thursday will have put his frequent seizures to rest. Candon Westervelt underwent an 8 to 10 hour brain surgery Thursday at Johns... Read More.

Tioga County's Acting DA To Announce Candidacy

Acting Tioga County District Attorney Irene Graven will officially announce her candidacy for District Attorney next week. On Tuesday, April 30th, at the Tioga County Courthouse, Graven will announce her candidacy for election, seeking a full four year term this November. Graven has served... Read More.

Record Revenues at Tioga Downs

Tioga Downs Casino has announced a record fiscal year. The casino announced Thursday that their gross gaming revenues were $61 million, a two percent increase over the previous fiscal year. Over $23.7 million was generated for education during this period, an increase of 3... Read More.

NYSEG Begins Inspection Of Wooden Transmission Poles

NYSEG has begun inspecting wooden transmission poles throughout the company's Binghamton division. NYSEG announced Wednesday that the poles are being checked for decay and other damage. Inspections and repairs to 19,000 poles throughout the NYSEG service area have been planned this year in an... Read More.

Southern Tier Sales Tax Collection Declines

Sales-tax revenue was up across New York state in the first three months of this year, but that's not the story in the Southern Tier. Statewide, sales tax revenue has increased by nearly $300 million from January through March of 2012. Tioga County... Read More.

NYSEG Investigating Online Security Breach

Iberdola USA, the parent company of NYSEG, is currently investigating a breach in their online security. The company announced Tuesday that last week an individual gained unauthorized access to their online recruitment site. The site is used by internal and external candidates during the... Read More.