Extra DWI Patrols for St Patrick's Day Weekend

Local law enforcement would like to remind the public that throughout St. Patrick's Day weekend, there will be extra steps taken to keep roadways safe. The Broome County STOP-DWI Program says multiple police agencies will work together to take part in a special enforcement... Read More.

Hazard Mitigation Grants for Owego Progressing

The village of Owego received good news on Wednesday. New York State Hazard Mitigation Project manager Marlene White sent the village letters stating that three Hazard Mitigation Grants for which the village had submitted have been reviewed by the Office of Emergency Management,... Read More.

Budget Season in Albany

It's budget season, and New York State Senator Tom Libous is working with his constituents to solve any budget issues. Libous spoke with News Radio WEBO about the progress being made in Albany, now that both the Senate and the Assembly have passed their... Read More.

Open Door Mission Participating in Matching Challenge

The Tioga County Open Door Mission will be participating in this year's Feinstein Foundation Matching Challenge. All cash and food donations made to the Open Door Mission's food pantry will be matched by the Feinstein Foundation through April 30th. Donations can be dropped off... Read More.

State Assembly Votes To Delay Fracking for Two Years

The New York State Assembly has voted to keep high volume hydraulic fracturing out of the state for another two years. Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver says a two-year moratorium will allow for more study on the process, including research into health side effects. Silver says... Read More.

Tioga County Makes Recycling Easier

Tioga County has now made it easier to recycle. There's no longer any need to sort out your recyclables, as you can you just place them all together in your bin. They will then be picked up in what appears to be a garbage... Read More.

Tioga Downs Receives Tax Abatement Approval

Local officials met last night to decide whether or not they will grant a tax abatement package which would allow Tioga Downs to construct a six-story hotel and convention center. The Tioga county Industrial Development Agency's Board of Directors considered a resolution which would authorize... Read More.

Barton Man Arrested for Harassment

Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a Barton man. 26-year-old Joshua Vanderpool of Old Barton Road was arrested on Friday and charged with Harassment according to a press release. This charge resulted from a domestic incident where Vanderpool allegedly punched the victim several... Read More.

Motocross Track Draws Crowd to Town Board meeting

A debate over a motocross track drew a full crowd to the Owego Town Board meeting. For nearly two hours Tuesday, residents headed to the microphone during the public comment period over whether trustees will issue the track a special permit. The owner... Read More.

Candor Man Arrested for Threatening EMS Personnel

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office is reporting an incident involving emergency medical responders in Candor. 44-year-old James Rice of Stowell Avenue in Candor was arrested after he allegedly threatened Candor EMS personnel with a knife after a disagreement. The incident happened on Sunday February,... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Arrested

A Newark Valley man has been arrested for holding a woman against her will, and endangering the welfare of a child. 27-year-old Randy Cottrill Jr. was arrested by Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies after allegedly disabling the residence’s telephone while a female subject attempted to dial... Read More.