Tioga County Archives - Page 298 of 312

Apalachin Lions Club Awards the Uplinger Award to John Sobotka

Monday, February 28 by WEBO Radio

The Apalachin Lions Club has awarded the Uplinger Award to Lion John Sobotka. The award is in recognition of John’s service to the community and leadership within the Lions organization at the local and state level. Sobotka was responsible for expanding the Club's Christmas basket project. He... Read More.

Update: Ithaca College Student from Spencer Found Dead

Monday, February 28 by WEBO Radio

Numerous friends and classmates of Victoria Cheng gathered Sunday at Muller Chapel on the Ithaca College campus to remember her and provide support to each other. Cheng, 17, of Spencer New York, was found dead outside an off-campus residence at 12:40PM on Saturday. According to Tompkins... Read More.

Gae Crosby Selected Apalachin Lions Club Woman of the Year

Monday, February 28 by WEBO Radio

The Apalachin Lions has announced that Gae Crosby was selected for Apalachin Club Woman of the Year. Gae’s recognition is the result of her activities within Tioga County and her focus has been the Special Olympics. Gae serves as the Special Olympics Group secretary and Training... Read More.

Ithaca College Student from Spencer Found Dead

Sunday, February 27 by WEBO Radio

Victoria Cheng, 17, of Spencer New York, was found dead outside an off-campus residence at 12:40PM on Saturday. The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department says there is no indication that foul play is involved. Cheng was found in the snow by a local resident near 380 Pennsylvania... Read More.

Girls Basketball: Norwich Defeats Owego 49 – 44 in Class A Semifinal

Sunday, February 27 by WEBO Radio

Norwich defeated the Owego girls basketball team 49 - 44 in a Class A semifinal game on Saturday. OFA led throughout, but with only 4 minutes remaining in the game Norwich went on a quick 8 - 0 run and took the lead 41 -... Read More.

Boys Basketball: Maine-Endwell Defeats OFA 59 – 41

Sunday, February 27 by WEBO Radio

Top seeded Maine-Endwell defeated Owego Free Academy in boys basketball 59 - 41 on Saturday. Owego led at the half 24 - 19, but Maine-Endwell turned it up a few notches in the second half. Jeff Burdick had 20 points and 12 rebounds for M-E. Mark Merritt... Read More.

Update: Space Heater Causes Fatal Barton House Fire

Friday, February 25 by WEBO Radio

Area Agencies are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred early this morning at a Town of Barton residence. The Waverly Barton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 26 Blanket Street in the Town of Barton at about 4AM. Upon arrival, the Fire Department... Read More.

Fire in the Town of Barton

Friday, February 25 by WEBO Radio

The Waverly-Barton Fire Company responded to another working structure fire this morning at 25 Blanket Street around 4 o’clock in the Town of Barton. Firefighters found an occupant inside the single-family dwelling and began performing CPR. That individual was transported to the hospital. No... Read More.

Reminder: Apalachin Lions Club Scholarship Deadline is March 18th

Thursday, February 24 by WEBO Radio

The Apalachin Lions Club 24th Annual Scholarship program will award $3000 in scholarships to deserving students from the class of 2011 who live in the 13732, 13760 and 18830 zip codes. This covers Apalachin, Campville, NY and Little Meadows, PA. The scholarships are awarded to students... Read More.

Boys Basketball: Robbie Black Scores in Final Seconds; Owego Wins 51 -49

Thursday, February 24 by WEBO Radio

The Owego boys basketball team won their Class A quarterfinal over Elmira Southside 51 - 49. Senior Robbie Black scored the winning basket with 23 seconds left in the game. OFA fell behind early 18 - 12, but came back with a 10 - 0 run... Read More.

Owego's People's Voice Party Discusses Platform

Thursday, February 24 by WEBO Radio

The People's Voice Party gathered Wednesday at Draper Park to talk about its platform. Melody Patterson, Nathan Kennedy and Jason Fritz are party members running for trustee positions on the village board. A few of their major ideas are unity in village government and all its... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Hits Helicopter System Milestone

Wednesday, February 23 by WEBO Radio

Lockheed Martin has successfully delivered the 300th Common Cockpit, the nerve center for every multi-mission helicopter in the U.S. Navy fleet, aboard an MH-60S. The Common Cockpit is the hub of all activity aboard MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft. Four large, flat-panel, multi-function, night-vision-compatible, color display screens... Read More.