Tioga County Archives - Page 84 of 312

Nominate a Local Hero for Southern Tier Red Cross Event

Wednesday, January 19 by WEBO

(ENDICOTT, N.Y.) – The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross Western New York Region is accepting nominations through Monday, January 31 for its 13th annual Real Heroes event. Local heroes across Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Sullivan, Tioga and Tompkins counties, as well... Read More.

Owego Free Academy FFA receives Grants for Growing from National FFA

Friday, January 14 by Bill Moyer

(Indianapolis, IN) - The FFA chapter at Owego Free Academy has been awarded $4,920 as part of the Grants for Growing program. The nationwide program, sponsored by Tractor Supply Company, provides grant funds to local FFA chapters to support the development or improvement of... Read More.

Owego grad Coleman two-time winner of America East basketball rookie award

Tuesday, January 11 by Bill Moyer

(Vestal, NY) - Binghamton University freshman forward Genevieve Coleman, a graduate of Owego Free Academy, has been named women's basketball America East Rookie of the Week. It marks the second time this season that she has earned the conference's weekly accolade. Against America East first-place... Read More.

Tioga County attorney and resident announces campaign to run for county judge

Tuesday, January 11 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - Longtime attorney and lifelong Tioga County resident Adam Schumacher has announced his candidacy for Tioga County Judge in the upcoming 2022 election. Schumacher is running to succeed current Judge Gerald Keene, who will be retiring later this year.Schumacher manages his own... Read More.

Owego police charge man with 28 felonies; released under New York bail “reform”

Monday, January 10 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - After a two-month Investigation, the Village of Owego Police Department arrested Eric Machet Riscart, 31, on Thursday, January 6, and charged him with:28 counts of Possession of Forged Instruments in the 2nd degree - Class D Felonies, Possession of Burglary... Read More.

Tioga County Legislature re-elects Martha Sauerbrey as chairwoman for 2022 term

Wednesday, January 5 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - The Tioga County Legislature held their First Special and Organizational Meeting of 2022 on January 3. Legislative members elected Martha Sauerbrey as Chairwoman of the Tioga County Legislature for 2022. Sauerbrey has the responsibility of running the day-to-day business of the... Read More.

$17,100 in Grants to Benefit Tioga County Youth

Tuesday, December 28 by WEBO

Five non-profit organizations serving youth in Tioga County, N. Y., have been awarded a total of $17,100.00 from the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers' 2021 Floyd Hooker Youth Grants.The organizations and their awards are as follows:Food Bank of the Southern Tier- To support... Read More.

Tioga County dairy farm donates award to buy milk coolers at Tioga Central

Thursday, December 23 by Bill Moyer

(Barton, NY) - The Strong family of Stronghaven Farm in the Town of Barton donated its Dairying for Tomorrow Award to the Tioga Central School District to purchase $500 worth of portable cooling equipment to keep milk cold for students. The Strongs received the... Read More.

Apalachin Lions distribute Christmas baskets with toys and food gifts to families

Thursday, December 23 by Bill Moyer

The APALACHIN LIONS, which serves APALACHIN, CAMPVILLE and LITTLE MEADOWS has successfully completed its annual CHRISTMAS BASKET program. The club delivered toys and grocery gift certificates to families thought its service area.This significant undertaking is supported by many local people and institutions, and... Read More.

Tioga County moves forward with reapportionment of its legislative districts

Thursday, December 23 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - The Tioga County Legislature will hold a public hearing on proposed new legislative districts prior to its regular meeting on January 11. If the decision is made to adopt a scenario, the Legislature will vote on the new district boundaries at... Read More.

Tioga County man killed in motorcycle crash going wrong way in Town of Elmira

Tuesday, December 21 by Bill Moyer

(Town of Elmira) - The operator of the motorcycle, identified as 36-year old JAMES B. THIGPEN, of Spencer, NY, was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced deceased at the scene.The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an investigation into a fatal motor vehicle crash... Read More.

Sen. Akshar wants state legislative review of emergency mask and other mandates

Tuesday, December 21 by Bill Moyer

Sen. Fred Akshar (R-52nd District / Tioga, Broome and Chenango) has cosponsored legislation to remove the authority for New York State agencies to automatically renew emergency regulations without the involvement of the State Legislature.The proposal responds to the recent mask sweeping mandate issued by... Read More.