Owego Porchfest set for next weekend

The fourth annual Owego Porchfest is set for next weekend.The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5th in downtown Owego.There will be live music on Front Street, Lake Street, Church Street, Main Street, Academy Street and North... Read More.

Volunteers needed for Broome County Riverbank Cleanup

Volunteers are needed for the annual Riverbank Cleanup Initiative in Broome County.The 39th annual cleanup will take place across Broome County on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 8 am to noon.Anyone looking to volunteer should register at broomecountyny.gov by Oct. 10.

Two Steuben County men accused of knife-point robbery

Two Steuben County men are facing charges after allegedly robbing someone at knife point.According to Bath Police, 40-year-old Hornell resident Nathaniel Tucker and 36-year-old Bath resident Damian Vanvleck have been charged in the incident, which took place in November of last year.Tucker was charged... Read More.

Barton man accused of choking woman until she passed out

A Barton man is facing charges after he allegedly choked a woman during an incident in Sayre.According to the Morning Times, 27-year-old Scott L. Franks was charged with one count each of strangulation, simple assault, obstructing administration of law, endangering the welfare of a... Read More.

WBA to host Fall Fest this weekend

The Waverly Business Association will hold its Fall Fest this weekend.The 12th annual event will be held from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday at East Waverly Park.There will be food, vendors and entertainment throughout the day.Look for more information on the Waverly... Read More.

Owego Fire Department responds to West Ave. fire

The Owego Fire Department battled a fire on West Avenue in the Village of Owego on Wednesday evening.According to Owego Fire Chief Eric Hawkins, all residents were able to escape the home. However, two cats were removed from the fire and unfortunately one did... Read More.

Catholic Charities holding Stuff the Truck campaign

The Catholic Charities of Tompkins and Tioga Counties is currently running its Stuff the Truck campaign to fight against hunger in the region.The local non-profit group is collecting non-perishable food items to stuff a box truck until Sunday. The truck will stop by the following... Read More.

Hancock man killed in Pennsylvania car accident

A Hancock man was killed in a car accident in Pennsylvania.According to police, 42-year-old Rickey R. Hadley was ejected from his vehicle during an accident on State Route 191 in Buckingham Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania.The accident occurred at around 5:45 p.m. on Sept.... Read More.

Ithaca teen charged after leading police on chase

A teenager from Ithaca is facing charges after he led New York State Troopers on a chase in Dryden last weekend.Troopers and Tompkins County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a disturbance at the Ellis Hollow Community Center in Dryden on Saturday, Sept. 20 at around... Read More.