Pennsylvania Woman Charged in Mother’s Murder

A 21-year-old daughter is in police custody charged with the death of her 54-year-old mother. It happened in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, just north of Philadelphia on Friday. The daughter called 911 to report the incident that occurred in a residence. Upon arrival,... Read More.

Alligator Spotted in Whitney Point

Whitney Point Mayor Ryan Reynolds has reported on Facebook that there has been an alligator sighting in the Southern Tier. The gator was reported along the Tioughnioga River between Whitney Point and Lisle. The mayor says authorities believe the alligator was once somebody’s pet... Read More.

Perkins Restaurant Opens in Apalachin

The new Perkins restaurant in Apalachin is officially open, as of 6 o’clock this morning. The restaurant, on 434, employs 100 people, and is owned by Rajumaanar Enterprises Corporation. Company President Beth Ann Smith says they flew in Perkins employees from Wisconsin, Georgia... Read More.

Woofstock Held to Aid the Broome County Humane Society

The Broome County Humane Shelter held their annual ‘Woofstock and Ride for Rescues’ event on Saturday. More than 60 bikers participated and at least $700 was raised to help the animal shelter care for their animals and find them new homes.

Relay for Life Today at OFA

Relay for Life of Tioga County is today at Owego Free Academy, starting with the opening ceremony at noon. The celebratory Survivors Lap is 12:15pm this aftermoon. After dark, the Luminaria Ceremony is scheduled for 9pm. Relay for Life is a fundraising and awareness... Read More.

Elmira-Corning Airport Construction Project on Schedule

A construction project at the Elmira Corning Regional Airport continues on schedule, according to the airport's Director of Aviation Bill Hopper. Reconstruction of the taxiway to the main runway is almost completed with the terminal renovation project expected to start sometime next month. ... Read More.

Red Cross Issues Emergency Appeal for Blood Donors

The Red Cross issued an emergency appeal this week for blood donations. Regional officials said donations are down by 61,000 units during the past two months. That has caused a significant draw down of Red Cross blood supplies. For a list of upcoming blood... Read More.

Two Dead in Cortlandville Taxi Crash

Two people have died after a taxi van crashed in the town of Cortlandville early Thursday. The Cortland County Sheriff's Office says the van, with 8 people in it, left the road and struck a utility pole just before 3 a.m. The driver and... Read More.

Tioga Downs to Host Competitive Eating Contest

The #1-ranked and #2-ranked competitive eaters Joey Chestnut and Matt Stonie will compete head-to-head at the fourth annual Tioga Downs World Chicken Spiedie-Eating Championship on Saturday, August 12th at Tioga Downs. Sanctioned by Major League Eating, the 10-minute contest will feature Major League Eaters... Read More.