Union-Endicott Leads STAC Wrestling Tournament

Day 1 of the Southern Tier Athletic Conference Wrestling Championships sees Union-Endicott leading. U_E has a score of 82.5 going into Day 2. Vestal is second with 78 points, Chenango Forks has 76.5. Johnson City is currently fourth. Saturday's final day of competition will begin at OFA in... Read More.

Felony DWI Arrest on Route 434 in Owego

Robert H. Andreasen, 28, of Endwell was arrested last weekend on Route 434 in the town of Owego, for felony driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, obstruction, refusal to take an Alco-Sensor test, and an open container. In addition, the vehicle... Read More.
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Edward Jones, Wegman's Make 'Best Companies' List

For the 14th year in a row, Wegman's has made the list of 'The Hundred Best Companies to Work For', published by Fortune magazine. Wegman's, which has stores in Johnson City and Ithaca, came in at #3. Edward Jones, the investment firm that has an office... Read More.

Taylor Garbage Proposes New Facility

A prominent waste management company in the Southern Tier is preparing to move and upgrade its facilities.  Taylor Garbage wants to move its processing station in Owego to a large empty lot off Route 434.  The station is currently on Glenmary Drive in the... Read More.
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Local Sports

Owego beat Chenango Forks 58-48 in Boy’s Basketball last night.  Stephen Yanchus and Mark Merritt scored 45 of Owego’s 58 points on the Chenango Forks court. Dan Molter scored 21 points for Forks.  Owego is now 6-and-6. Also in Boys Basketball.  Newfield defeated Candor 47... Read More.

Blue Collar Cafe Expands to Elmira Heights

Rob and Michelle Donahue have opened a second Blue Collar Cafe at 188 College Avenue in Elmira Heights. Rob and sister Amy currently operate the popular Blue Collar Cafe on Route 17c in Owego. Amy will be buying out Rob in the Owego establishment,... Read More.
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Pipeline Repairs Underway

Repairs began on Saturday for a leak in the major natural gas pipeline through the Southern Tier. The leak was discovered by pipeline workers at a site off Schneider Road in the Town of Owego, near the Tioga-Broome county line. Crews from Millenium Pipeline and... Read More.

VFW Post 1371 Gives Awards

Nearly 160 people packed the halls of VFW Post 1371 in Owego Saturday night. 14 people were rewarded for their stellar community service with a roast beef dinner, cake, certificate, and plaque.  Members of the VFW went around to various organizations and schools in Tioga... Read More.

Firefighters Save House in Owego

Village of Owego Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire Sunday morning at 304 Sulphur Springs Road just after 9 AM. Damage was contained mainly to the north exterior wall of the house, which included a lower level garage. The fire was extinguished quickly... Read More.