Upstate Shredding to Build Facility in Scranton

Upstate Shredding - Ben Weitsman, headquartered in Owego, has acquired land to build a new scrap metal processing facility in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The new location will be named Ben Weitsman of Scranton and is scheduled to be operational by June 1. Adam Weitsman, president of Upstate-Ben... Read More.
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Minivan Hits School Bus; Minor Injuries Reported

A minivan struck the back of a Spencer-VanEtten school district bus around 7:50 this morning on State Route 34 in Spencer VanEtton.  There were 37 students in the bus plus the driver.  6 students were taken to Robert Packer Hospital in PA with minor... Read More.

UPDATE: Trustees Respond to Wastewater Debate

Even though the village of Owego board voted to discontinue negotiations Monday night with Inflection Energy for the sale of effluent water from the village’s waste water treatment plant, the issue is still the talk of the town.  In response to questions from constituents,... Read More.
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Update: Charges Filed in Barton Fatal Auto Accident

The investigation into the fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred on March 19th resulting in the death of Dillon Bostwick, 14, has been completed by the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation results have been turned over to the Tioga County Probation Department. The 14 year... Read More.
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Waverly Police Arrest Route 17 Wrong Way Driver

Waverly Police have reported that they were called to State Route 17 on Sunday morning around 2:30 for a vehicle travelling the wrong direction on the highway.  The vehicle was reported to be headed toward Waverly from the Chemung area. Waverly Police responded and located... Read More.

Update: Fatal Auto Accident in Town of Barton

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office investigated a one car fatal motor vehicle accident occurring on March 19th at approximately 8:00 PM. A 1997 Ford Taurus was driving southbound on Nelson Rd. in the Town of Barton. The vehicle slid on the pavement going off the east... Read More.