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Owego police alert village residents to NYSEG’s new natural gas leak scent

Wednesday, September 13 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - During the early part of September, NYSEG introduced a new formula for a scent that is added to the natural gas lines to detect leaks. Due to natural gas being odorless, the new scent is easily recognizable. Owego police officers have responded... Read More.

Tioga County Land Bank demolishes vacant and blighted homes in Village of Owego

Wednesday, September 13 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - The demolition of four residential structures owned by the Tioga County Property Development Corporation (Tioga County Land Bank) is underway in the Village of Owego. These structures at 94 and 98 Spencer Avenue, 98 Fox Street and 54 Temple Street have... Read More.

Three charged in connection with stealing tobacco products from Nichols travel plaza

Tuesday, September 12 by Pat McDonald

NICHOLS -- The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division has arrested three individuals in connection with employee theft at the Onvo Travel Plaza located on Stanton Hill Road in Nichols. The sheriff's office has accused the suspects, who are former store employees, of stealing... Read More.

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NYS Police issue 8,500 tickets during recent Labor Day weekend DWI crackdown

Monday, September 11 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police arrested 14 motorists in the Southern Tier for DWI during the Labor Day weekend DWI enforcement period. The initiative, which targeted impaired and reckless drivers, began on Friday, September 1, and continued through Labor Day Monday, September 4. Troopers issued... Read More.

What a BIG game! NY All-State quarterbacks lead Tioga County backyard rivalry

Friday, September 8 by Bill Moyer

By TIM BIRNEY, Valley Sports Report: It's Tioga Tigers (1-0) at Waverly Wolverines (1-0) set for Friday at 7pm at War Memorial Stadium. The Tigers are coming off a 42-6 rout of Section IX’s Burke Catholic, while the Wolverines rolled over Section V’s Honeoye Falls-Lima,... Read More.

Owego Apalachin Central School District announces new mascot: The River Hawks

Tuesday, September 5 by Pat McDonald

OWEGO -- The Owego Apalachin Central School District will transition from their previous Indian mascot to the new River Hawks mascot, effective immediately, according to a press release on the school district's website. "After careful consideration and consultation with stakeholders since April, the district recognized... Read More.

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10 arrested in kidnapping, murder of missing Ithaca man

Monday, August 28 by Pat McDonald

New York State Police and the City of Ithaca Police Department held a joint press conference at SP Ithaca in Dryden on Monday, updating the public on missing person Thomas P. Rath, 33, of Ithaca, NY. Members of the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Department, Tioga... Read More.

Owego Police: Village man faces multiple charges in domestic dispute

Wednesday, August 23 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - Owego police report Scott L Franks, 25, Owego NY, was arrested for Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree (Felony), Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree – Preventing a 911 Call (Misdemeanor), Criminal Contempt in the Second Degree – Violation of Order... Read More.

Annual End of Summer/Labor Day Weekend STOP-DWI campaign underway

Wednesday, August 23 by Bill Moyer

The statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign is underway and will end on September 4. Labor Day / End of Summer is one of the busiest travel times of the year and marks the unofficial end of summer season. New York State Police, County Sheriffs,... Read More.

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Tioga County legislators want your input on hiring a county administrator

Tuesday, August 22 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - Tioga County Legislature will host two Public Hearings on August 24, 2023, to discuss a Local Law for the Collection of a Hotel and Motel Tax, and a Local Law for the Establishment of the Position of County Administrator. The proposed Position... Read More.

New head coach Patton Taylor to lead Owego Indians football in 2023 season

Tuesday, August 22 by Bill Moyer

(Courtesy of Tioga County Sports Report) — A new era has arrived at Owego where Patton Taylor replaces recently retired and longtime head football coach Steve Virkler. Although Taylor has been working with several of the athletes over the summer, Saturday marked the first day... Read More.

Annual ASAP Overdose Awareness Vigil set for Aug. 31 at Owego’s Draper Park

Wednesday, August 16 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) – Tioga County Advocacy Support And Prevention (ASAP) Coalition is inviting Tioga County residents and businesses to join us on Wednesday, August 31, at 6:00pm in Draper Park for our Annual Overdose Awareness Vigil. Join us during this Vigil as we hold space... Read More.

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Owego police alert village residents to NYSEG’s new natural gas leak scent

Tioga County Land Bank demolishes vacant and blighted homes in Village of Owego

Three charged in connection with stealing tobacco products from Nichols travel plaza

NYS Police issue 8,500 tickets during recent Labor Day weekend DWI crackdown

What a BIG game! NY All-State quarterbacks lead Tioga County backyard rivalry

Owego Apalachin Central School District announces new mascot: The River Hawks

10 arrested in kidnapping, murder of missing Ithaca man

Owego Police: Village man faces multiple charges in domestic dispute

Annual End of Summer/Labor Day Weekend STOP-DWI campaign underway

Tioga County legislators want your input on hiring a county administrator

New head coach Patton Taylor to lead Owego Indians football in 2023 season

Annual ASAP Overdose Awareness Vigil set for Aug. 31 at Owego’s Draper Park

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