Pickett co-sponsors bill looking to crackdown on squatters

State Representative Tina Pickett is co-sponsoring a bill to crackdown on squatters in Pennsylvania.House Bill 2237, also known as the Homeowner Protection and Squatter Eviction Act, aims to strengthen the rights of property owners and homeowner protections against squatters.The proposed bill would allow police... Read More.

Small plane catches fire at Hornell Airport

A small plane caught fire on Friday on a runway at the Hornell Airport.According to the Hornell Firefighters Association, a plane’s cabin and engine caught fire while it was stopped on the north end of the runway.The pilot was able to escape without any... Read More.

Police identify three victims in Tuesday’s fatal crash

The Athens Township Police have identified the three victims from Tuesday’s fatal crash on Riverside Drive.The investigation revealed that a 2013 Nissan Altima operated by 46-year-old Brett W. Relyea of Owego was traveling southbound on Riverside Drive when it lost control and left the... Read More.

Portion of Round Top Road closed next two days

Athens Township will be closing a portion of Round Top Road for repairs on Thursday, April 25th and Friday, April 26th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.The area for repair is an 850-yard section from the intersection of Murray Creek Road and Round Top Road... Read More.

Tioga County Sheriff’s Office starts drone program

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has created a new drone program aimed at assisting deputies in the field.The drone can fly over an accident or crime scene and send information with its 3D scanner, which will help the sheriff’s office create a more comprehensive... Read More.

Guthrie celebrates Donate Life Month

SAYRE – Nationally, more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ transplant, including 7,000 people in Pennsylvania. At least 17 will die each day without receiving the transplant they so desperately need. Someone is added to the transplant waiting list every 10 minutes.Guthrie... Read More.

Three killed in car accident in Athens Township

A car accident left three people dead in Athens Township in the early morning hours on Tuesday.The accident occurred just before 2:39 a.m. on Riverside Drive in Athens Township.According to Athens Township Police, the preliminary investigation revealed that the vehicle was traveling south on... Read More.