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Newark Valley house damaged by fire

Tuesday, December 23 by Pat McDonald

A fire damaged a home in Newark Valley on Monday evening. According to WBNG-TV, the fire occurred on Bailey Hollow Road. The fire was contained to a bedroom. Residents were able to close off the room before leaving the house. The fire did not spread to the... Read More.

Nichols boy earns ride in national motocross competition

Monday, December 22 by Pat McDonald

An 8-year-old Nichols boy is heading across the country to compete in a motocross competition. Marcus Cole has been accepted to compete in the KTM Racing Team Juniors Supercross, which is part of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross. The Tioga Central Elementary School student has been... Read More.

Newark Valley Public Works building destroyed in fire

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

A public works building in Newark Valley was destroyed by a fire on Friday afternoon. The fire started just before 3 p.m. on Friday on Whig Street in the village. Heavy smoke was seen coming from the barn, which is used as a public utility building... Read More.

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Newark Valley Mayor Tornatore retires, Deputy Mayor Mooney takes over

Monday, December 15 by Pat McDonald

Longtime Newark Valley Mayor Jim Tornatore has stepped down after 21 years of service to the village. Tornatore submitted his letter of retirement to the Board of Trustees during their Dec. 9th meeting. The board voted to have Deputy Mayor Joseph Mooney fill the position of... Read More.

Fire damages home in Nichols

Thursday, December 11 by Pat McDonald

Several fire departments responded to a house fire in Nichols on Wednesday. The fire broke out at around 6 am on Walnut Street. There have been no injuries reported from the incident, but the house suffered heavy damage. Firefighters from Nichols, Tioga Center, Owego, Windham, Athens Township... Read More.

Tigers bring home state title

Monday, December 8 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga Tigers brought home the fifth state title in program history as they earned a hard-fought 42-31 win over Tuckahoe in the New York Class D football state final on Friday. Tioga trailed 15-6 early in the second quarter but the Tigers rallied with... Read More.

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LISTEN LIVE: Tioga Tigers to play for state title at 3 pm today!

Friday, December 5 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga Tigers will play for a state championship this afternoon in Syracuse. Tioga will take on Tuckahoe for the New York Class D state title at the JMA Wireless Dome. The Tigers are looking to win their fifth state title in program history, which also... Read More.

Tioga Downs awards $2 million to nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

Wednesday, December 3 by Pat McDonald

More than one hundred twenty Southern Tier organizations advancing community development were recognized at the Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation’s Annual Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, December 2 NICHOLS, NY – In a luncheon attended by representatives from nonprofit organizations throughout the Southern Tier and Northern... Read More.

Christmas in Richford Tree Lighting set for Sunday

Wednesday, December 3 by Pat McDonald

The Christmas in Richford Tree Lighting Ceremony is set for this weekend. The annual holiday event will take place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Richford Graded Schoolhouse, located on Route 38 in Richford. Santa will arrive at 4 pm and... Read More.

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Village of Spencer approves curfew for kids under 16

Tuesday, December 2 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Spencer has approved a new local law creating a night-time curfew for anyone 15 years old or younger. The law aims to reduce night-time crime, vandalism and property damage, while providing parents with clearer guidelines on when minors must be off the... Read More.

Benefit for injured firefighter set for tonight

Monday, December 1 by Pat McDonald

A spaghetti dinner benefit for the Newark Valley firefighter who was injured in a work-related accident is set for tonight. The benefit for Jared Martin will run from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Owego Moose Lodge. The cost is $15 for adults and $10 for... Read More.

Benefit for injured Newark Valley firefighter set for Monday, Dec. 1

Tuesday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

A spaghetti dinner benefit will be held next month for the Newark Valley firefighter who was injured in a work-related accident. The benefit for Jared Martin is set for Monday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Owego Moose Lodge. The cost is $15... Read More.

Tioga County

Newark Valley house damaged by fire

Nichols boy earns ride in national motocross competition

Newark Valley Public Works building destroyed in fire

Newark Valley Mayor Tornatore retires, Deputy Mayor Mooney takes over

Fire damages home in Nichols

Tigers bring home state title

LISTEN LIVE: Tioga Tigers to play for state title at 3 pm today!

Tioga Downs awards $2 million to nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

Christmas in Richford Tree Lighting set for Sunday

Village of Spencer approves curfew for kids under 16

Benefit for injured firefighter set for tonight

Benefit for injured Newark Valley firefighter set for Monday, Dec. 1

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