Tioga County Archives - Page 53 of 312

Guard rail work to impact travel early Friday morning on State Route 17 in Owego

Thursday, May 16 by Pat McDonald

Motorists traveling east on State Route 17 in Owego should expect delays in the early morning hours on Friday due to roadwork.According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the eastbound late of 17 will be closed between Exit 65 and Exit 66... Read More.

UPDATE: Missing Athens woman found

Tuesday, May 14 by Pat McDonald

The woman who was missing in Athens Borough was found and transported to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital at around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Athens Borough Police.Multiple agencies worked together to do an aggressive land, water and air search of Sayre, Athens... Read More.

Tioga Downs to host benefit concert for Veterans

Monday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

Tioga Downs Casino Resort will donate 100% of ticket sales to the Southern Tier Veterans Support GroupNICHOLS -- Tioga Downs Casino Resort will host a benefit concert featuring the hard rock band Night Ranger to help raise funds for the Southern Tier Veterans Support... Read More.

Spiedie Fest announces music lineup

Monday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

Country music star Chris Young will be the headliner at the 2024 Spiedie Fest, set for August 2nd through August 4th in Binghamton.Young will bring his Young Love and Saturday Nights tour to the Spiedie Fest on Saturday, August 3rd.Niko Moon will perform on... Read More.

Marvin Park getting some upgrades heading into summer season

Thursday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

Crews were busy at Marvin Park in Owego on Wednesday as they continue to make upgrades heading into summer.Workers removed sod in the playground area and replaced it with woodchips. They are also adding drainage and a new sidewalk.In the court section, crews were... Read More.

Help rebuild Owego’s iconic Strawberry!

Thursday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

Carving to take place during the 42nd Annual Strawberry FestivalOWEGO -- The chainsaw carved, bright red, wooden Strawberry that sits proudly on the Front Street bank of the Susquehanna River has served for years as a local stop, attracting residents and visitors, and serving... Read More.

Strawberry Festival Rock and Run 5K set for June 13

Wednesday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

The Strawberry Festival Rock and Run 5K run/walk is set for Thursday, June 13.The 5K serves as a kickoff for the 42nd annual Strawberry Festival ,which will be held on June 14 and 15 in downtown Owego.The kickoff event will begin with music at... Read More.

Homeless man arrested for assaulting victim in Walmart, police officer

Wednesday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

A homeless man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted someone inside Walmart and then attacked a police officer on Sunday in Johnson City.According to police, 33-year-old Angel Vasquez has been charged with assaulting a police officer in the second degree, a felony, as... Read More.

Binghamton man gets 7 years for hitting victim with bat

Tuesday, May 7 by Pat McDonald

A Binghamton man was sentenced to seven years in a New York State Prison after he hit a female victim with a metal baseball bat.According to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, Josie Valdes-Pica was also sentenced to five years of post-release supervision for... Read More.

Valley Arts4All set for this weekend in Sayre

Wednesday, May 1 by Pat McDonald

The seventh annual Valley Arts4All will take place this weekend at Riverfront Park in Sayre.The annual event will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.There will be over 100 artisans on hand, including both... Read More.

Former Johnson City principal pleads guilty to luring a child

Wednesday, May 1 by Pat McDonald

Former Johnson City Middle School Principal Daniel Erickson pleaded guilty to luring a child in Broome County Court on Monday.The former principal engaged in sexually charged conversations with a 16-year-old girl on Snapchat between June 28 and July 7 of 2023.Erickson was arrested when... Read More.

Newark Valley Community Connection hosting Kids Bike Fest on Saturday

Tuesday, April 30 by Pat McDonald

The Newark Valley Community Connection will be holding their Kids Bike Fest on Saturday.During the event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trout Ponds Park, families can get their kids’ bikes ready to ride this summer. They will review basic... Read More.