Athens man sentenced to years in state prison

An Athens man will spend years in state prison for multiple drug crimes. According to the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 54-year-old David William Wright was sentenced to a minimum of 46 months to a maximum of 16 years in prison. Wright was sentenced on four... Read More.

Guthrie opens orthopedic and spine surgery center in Johnson City

Outpatient care in the Southern Tier took a major step forward on Thursday with the official opening of the Guthrie Broome Orthopedic and Spine Surgery Center. Located at 400 W. Commons Way, Suite 100, at Oakdale Commons — and already affectionately known as “G-BOSS” — the purpose-built center is designed to make advanced... Read More.
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Registration open for Guthrie Gallop

Registration is now open for the 2026 Guthrie Gallop. Runners can take advantage of early bird pricing until March 1. The Guthrie Gallop will be held on Saturday, May 16. Those who register before April 12th will secure a commemorative t-shirt. To register, click here.
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Firefighters battle blaze in Newark Valley

Several fire departments responded to a structure fire in Newark Valley on Wednesday morning. Firefighters from Newark Valley, Campville, Owego, Union Center and Berkshire responded to the home on Miller Road. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No further information has been released.

One person shot in officer-involved shooting

One person was shot in an officer-involved shooting in Vestal on Wednesday. According to the Vestal Police Department, the incident occurred at around 11:36 a.m. on Sequoia Lane. Officers responded to a report of an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. Police said a man was in... Read More.
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Community Shop in Owego to close this spring

A longtime Owego business will be closing its doors this spring. The owners of the Community Shop on North Ave. announced on its Facebook page that they will retire after 65 years in business. The store will close its doors on Thursday, April 30. Look for more... Read More.

J. Crew Factory store coming to Vestal

A new clothing store is coming to Vestal. The J. Crew Factory will sell clothing and accessories at a lower price point while still offering the J. Crew style. The store is opening in Vestal Town Square next to the AMC Theaters. The J. Crew Factory has... Read More.

Former Tops plaza in Elmira has new owner

The former Tops Markets Plaza on Elmira's Southside has a new owner. According to WETM-TV, the property at 299 South Main Street in Elmira was sold last month for around $1.7 million dollars to an LLC connected to a company called Rural King. The company describes... Read More.