Tioga County

A country singer traveled more than 100 miles to sing a tribute for fallen Owego firefighter Matt Porcari. Paul Cummings, a firefighter in the Rochester area, is on a "30 shows in 30 days" fire house tour. He normally doesn't travel farther than 50... Read More.

The Owego Middle School will play host this weekend to a concert to honor fallen Owego firefighter Matthew Porcari. On Sunday at 4 o'clock, Rochester-based country music singer and fellow firefighter Paul Cummings will perform a concert to benefit the Owego Fire Department. Owego... Read More.

Tioga County District Attorney candidate Kirk Martin denounced the New York SAFE Act on Thursday. Martin says the SAFE Act is restrictive of Constitutionally-guaranteed rights. He believes Governor Cuomo passing the legislation has actually made New York less safe, by diverting law enforcement attention... Read More.

In a contested race for Village of Owego Board of Trustees, Eric Yetter, of the Rebuild Owego Party, unseated incumbent James Legursky, of the Owego Citizens Party, by a 179-to-93 tally. Yetter will represent the Second Ward for a two-year term. Two other candidates... Read More.

A local man has been charged with rape. Police say the incident took place early Sunday morning along Temple Street in the village of Owego. 23-year-old Ian Webster is facing charges of rape in the first degree, unlawful imprisonment, assault and criminal obstruction of... Read More.

Village of Owego trustee election voting will take place today. Voting will take place at the Central Fire Station on North Avenue in Owego today (Tuesday) from noon until 9 o'clock tonight.

The Owego Village board met on Monday and discussed the village and town highway departments, as well as this year's Strawberry Festival. The board passed a resolution last night to apply for a grant to help cover a study which the Village and Town... Read More.