Apalachin Lions Honor Peace Poster Contest Winners
Owego Middle School student Kaelyn Katchuk and Vestal Middle School student Sindi Xindi, along with family, were guests of the Apalachin Lions at a recent meeting.
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NYSP Sergeant and Civilians Save Apalachin Man’s Life
An Apalachin man is lucky to be alive after the quick actions of a New York State Police sergeant and two civilians. Sgt. Robert Bloom III was on his way to the Broome County Academy Graduation last week to play with the pipes and... Read More.
Sayre Semi-Pro Football Team Featured in Magazine Story
Semi-pro football in Sayre,Pa., in the 1940’s is profiled in the Fall issue of the Sayre Historical Society’s Quarterly history magazine. The story includes a series of photographs donated by Guy Liguori that includes several of his father, Augie Liguori, who played on the... Read More.
Vote for Name of Ross Park Zoo’s Porcupette
It's the final round of voting for the Binghamton Zoo’s porcupette. Vote for your favorite name, now through Wednesday, November 13 at rossparkzoo.com/porcupette.
Options include: Almond, Chopsticks, Huckleberry, Oregano, and Wasabi.
On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, the Binghamton Zoo at Ross... Read More.
Broome County Election Results
Only 122 votes separate the candidates in the Broome County District Attorney’s race. According to the Board of Elections, Michael Korchak has a slight lead over Paul Battisti. It’s unclear how many absentee ballots are out.
Meanwhile, the race for Endicott mayor is razor thin.... Read More.
Tioga County Election Results
Republican Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard held off Libertarian challenger Joseph Breitwieser.
Tioga County Clerk Andrea Klett ran unopposed.
Ryan Kline and Bob Williams ran unopposed for Tioga County Coroner positions.
In Barton, Town Clerk Arrah Richards ran unopposed. For Barton Town Council.... voters chose Republicans John... Read More.
NYSEG Prepares for Storm, Heavy Rain and Gusty Winds
NYSEG is preparing for high winds and rain associated with incoming storms expected to hit the service area Thursday evening through Friday. As a result of the storm, customers may experience service disruptions. The storm is expected to impact the entire NYSEG footprint, which... Read More.
Johnson City Police: Man Faces Felony in Domestic Dispute
Johnson City police has charged a man with felony criminal contempt and several other counts. 23-year-old Javon Jones was charged with two counts of child
endangerment, criminal mischief, unlawful imprisonment and harassment…in addition to the felony crime.
Police said they were called to a residence on... Read More.
Dennis ‘Matt’ Howe Memorial Highway Dedicated
The family of New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) worker Dennis “Matt” Howe today joined State Senator Fred Akshar, DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez, and other area officials at a ceremony to officially designate the “Dennis ‘Matt’ Howe Memorial Highway.”
Akshar and NYS... Read More.
Tioga Public Health: Child Safety Seat Law Changes
Tioga County Public Health reminds parents that effective Friday, November 1, New York State Law will require all children under the age of two to
remain in a rear-facing car seat. Previously, the law only required them to remain rear-facing until their
first birthday.
Motor vehicle crashes... Read More.
Community Vigil Planned for Zachary and Trinity Allen
A community vigil will be held on Saturday for Zachary and Trinity Allen. The young children died Sunday from injuries sustained in a vehicle crash on Route 17. The vigil will be held at the Owego Elementary School and will run Saturday from 6-7:30... Read More.
Owego Police: Fraudulent $100 Bills Being Passed in Village
Owego Police Department continues to alert the public and businesses that currently there are fraudulent $100.00 bills being passed. The bills are older style and will pass the "pen" test.
Police suggest that you thoroughly examine the $100 bills when you accept them. If anyone... Read More.
