One killed in car accident in Spencer

One person was killed in a car accident in Spencer on Friday morning. According to the New York State Police, the accident occurred at around 3:15 a.m. on Van Etten Road. Police said an Audi A4 went off the roadway and into a ditch before hitting... Read More.

School Closings and Delays for Monday, Jan. 26

The following area school districts have announced they will be closed or operating on a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 26 due to the winter storm: Closed Athens Sayre Epiphany Towanda Troy (Flexible Instruction Day) Canton Northeast Bradford Wyalusing (Flexible Instruction Day) Grace Christian Academy Waverly Owego-Apalachin Candor Tioga Central Spencer-Van Etten Elmira City Elmira Heights Horseheads Delhi Elk Lake Hancock Montrose (Virtual Learning Day) Newfield Lansing Northern Tioga Southern... Read More.
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Free tax preparation available for NY residents

Free income tax preparation for New York state residents is now available. The program is provided by Tioga County AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers. The Waverly Historical Museum is hosting the Tax-Aide program again this year. Reservations for your February, March or April appointment can be made by... Read More.

S-VE Sportsmans Show set for next month

The Spencer-Van Etten Sportsmans Show is set for next month. The event will be held from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, Feb. 7 and Sunday, Feb. 8 at Spencer-Van Etten High School. This is a free event, but donations will be accepted. Vendor applications are... Read More.

Shady Strong BBQ event set for July 11

The Shady Strong ALS Awareness organization has announced a date for the 5th annual BBQ Competition and Music Festival. The annual event will be held on Saturday, July 11 at the Bement Billings Farmstead on Route 38 in Newark Valley. Visitors will enjoy a day of... Read More.
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Tioga County Legislature elects Monell as chair for 2026

The Tioga County Legislature held their First Special and Organizational Meeting of 2026 on Friday, January 2. During the meeting, Legislators unanimously elected Tracy Monell to serve as Chair of the Tioga County Legislature for the 2026 term. As Chair of the Legislature, Legislator Monell... Read More.
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Fire destroys house in Van Etten

A Van Etten home was destroyed by a fire on New Year's Day. The fire started at around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday on Murray Street in Van Etten. No one was home at the time of the fire, but several pets were lost in the blaze. The... Read More.

Tioga County launching Hometown Hero Banner Program

Tioga County is launching a Hometown Hero Banner program to honor local first responders and military members. Similar to banner programs in Binghamton and the Valley, each banner will feature the hero’s name, rank, Tioga County town and a photo. The Tioga County United Way is... Read More.