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.

NYSEG To Add Surcharge for the Cayuga Generator

NYSEG customers will see a small surcharge added to their bills to keep a nearby power plant in business. The added fee will cover the operating costs for the Cayuga Generating Facility. The Tompkins County plant was set to shut down in January, but... Read More.
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No Injuries in Owego House Fire

A house fire in Owego kept firefighters and neighbors up until around 4 o'clock this morning. The fire started just before 1 AM, at 20 Academy Street. Firefighters evacuated some of the neighboring homes on the street. Fire investigators and additional... Read More.

Busy Week for Tioga County Police

It's been a busy week for crime fighters in Tioga County, after a meth lab bust on Tuesday, and a CVS Pharmacy robbery on Wednesday. Now, local law enforcement officials are adding a third high profile case, to what's seemingly been a week of early... Read More.
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Update on Robbery of Owego CVS Pharmacy

More information has been released on the robbery that took place in Owego last night. Police responded to the CVS Pharmacy at the corner of Main and Park Streets in Owego around 7:30 last night. As the first deputy arrived on scene, a man matching the... Read More.

Meth Lab Bust in Newark Valley

Six people have been arrested following their involvement in a meth lab broken up by police on Tuesday. The New York State Police, Tioga County Sheriff's Office, Owego and Vestal Police, as well as the DEA were all involved in the seizure of the... Read More.

Deadline for Hydrofracking Decision Has Passed

The deadline for Governor Cuomo to reach a decision on whether to allow hydrofracking has come and gone. The Joint Landowners Coalition of New York is planning to move forward and sue the state because they say their rights as landowners have been taken... Read More.
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Hydrofracking Opponents Push Health Review

Opponents of hydrofracking continue to push for public participation in the health review the state is conducting on the procedure. Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan was joined by other coalition members on Tuesday to announce the details of a letter which is being sent to... Read More.

Red Cross Provides Emergency Training for Businesses

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce teamed with the Red Cross today to educate businesses on being prepared for future emergencies. "Every Business Should Have a Plan" was the topic of this morning's Chamber breakfast. The American Red Cross gave out information and tools... Read More.

Tioga County Rural Ministry Receives Grant

The Tioga County Rural Ministry recently received a substantial grant from a local foundation. The Community Foundation of the Twin Tiers awarded the Rural Ministry a grant for just under $4,000 through its Katherine P. Kerrigan Fund. The grant is targeted for in-home services... Read More.