State Police Asking for Help from Public

State Police are asking for the public’s help to find the man who robbed a store in Nichols at gunpoint on Wednesday. Around 8pm, investigators say a white male entered the Dollar General Store on East River Road, wearing blue jeans, black sneakers and a... Read More.

Stem Cell Advocate Passes Away

A local author and stem cell transplant advocate has lost her battle with cancer. Carol Franz of Owego passed away Thursday. She was 68 years old. Carol lived most of her life in Owego and became a staunch advocate of stem cell research after receiving transplants... Read More.

Village to Consider Potential $36.5M Deal

Village of Owego trustees will make a decision Monday on a deal with Inflection Energy that could mean millions of dollars over the next 10 years. Village Clerk/Treasurer Rod Marchewka says the Denver-based company wants to purchase the treated waste water from the village’s Wastewater... Read More.
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Town Supervisor to Host Blood Drive

Town of Owego Supervisor Don Castellucci has announced the details for his annual blood drive. The 14th annual event will be held from 1:30 to 6:30pm on Tuesday, Dec. 21 at the Owego Elks Lodge. Castellucci dedicates the drive each year to his father, who died... Read More.

O-A Residents to Vote on Bus Purchase

Owego-Apalachin School District residents will vote Tuesday on a plan to purchase four new school buses. It is part of the district’s replacement plan, which calls for buses to be taken out of service after 10-12 years on the road. Owego-Apalachin is looking to replace three... Read More.

Ti-Ahwaga "A Christmas Story" Opens Saturday

The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players are getting ready for their ninth annual rendition of “A Christmas Story.” The popular holiday classic will be performed the next two weekends at the Ti-Ahwaga Performing Arts Center on Delphine Street in Owego. The show opens Saturday at 8pm, followed by... Read More.
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BULLETIN: After School Activities Cancelled

After School Activities have been cancelled in the following districts today: Newark Valley, Spencer Van Etten, and Whitney Point. Stay tuned to News Radio WEBO for weather updates, closings and cancellations.

Owego to Host Lights on the River Friday

The Village of Owego will again host the “Lights on the River” festival this year. The fourth annual edition will be held this Friday from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Downtown shops and restaurants will be open and children will have the chance to visit with Santa. Horse-drawn... Read More.

STIC Holiday Light Festival

An annual holiday light display opened at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton on Friday night. The Southern Tier Independence Center’s Hometown Holiday Light Festival features more than 75 displays this year, including an ice skating scene. It is open from 5-9pm every night through Dec. 30. You... Read More.
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Man Arrested after Forcibly Taking Daughter

The man who took his daughter after a domestic dispute Sunday was found later that day and taken into custody without incident, according to the Broome County Sheriff's Office. 43-year-old Robert Howard, Jr. forcibly took his 8-year-old daughter from a residence on Oakdale Road in... Read More.

21st Ernie Davis Classic Wednesday

The Southern Tier’s best high school football seniors will play Wednesday at Union-Endicott High School in the annual Ernie Davis Classic. Seniors have been split up into two teams for the 21st annual edition. The East team is made up of players from Broome, Chenango... Read More.

Volunteers Needed for Lights on the River

The Tioga County Tourism Office is looking for volunteers to help switch on lights for their annual Lights on the River Festival. The fourth annual event will be held Friday, Dec. 3 from 5:30 to 8:30pm in downtown Owego. A few volunteers are still needed to... Read More.