NYS all-state football teams announced

The New York State Sportswriter's Association announced all-state football teams for Classes B, C, and D today. State champion Newark Valley had five players selected to the Class C first-team: David Crow, Trentyn Rupert, AJ Coleman, Jake Payne, and Brett Stewart.... Read More.

Tioga ASAP holding discussion in Nichols Tuesday

Tioga Allies in Substance Abuse Prevention, or Tioga ASAP, is holding its first-ever community panel discussion in Nichols next Tuesday. The "Nichols Community Talks about Substance Abuse" panel night will include a variety of professionals surrounding the issue of substance abuse. The community is... Read More.

Authorities discover source of NYE explosion

Authorities have located the source of the large explosion heard and felt across the Twin Tiers on Saturday. According to New York State Police, they have located a large blast site in a field off of Diamond Valley Road in the Town of Tioga.... Read More.

Cuomo announces free tuition plan

Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a plan this morning to provide free tuition at state colleges and universities for some state residents. The proposal - called the Excelsior Scholarship - would be aimed at people or families earning $125,000 or less annually, according to the... Read More.

Numerous departments respond to barn fire in Berkshire

A barn fire on Hartwell Road in Berkshire on Saturday night remains under investigation by county fire investigators. The fire was first reported by a passing neighbor at about 8pm on Saturday, and remained burning for approximately five and a half hours. At the... Read More.

Man accused in fatal hit-and-run posts bond

The Binghamton man accused in the fatal hit-and-run accident of a university student posted bond this morning. 26-year-old Aizaz Siddiqui posted a $50,000 bond in Broome County Court and will now be free until further court action. He is accused of striking and killing... Read More.

Waverly and Barton continue to look at sharing services

Officials from the Village of Waverly, the Town of Barton, and New York State will be meeting in January to discuss a possible consolidation of services between the Waverly and Barton municipalities. The meeting, scheduled for January 4th at the Waverly Village Hall, comes... Read More.

C-TRAN stop possibly coming to Tioga Downs

Chemung County Legislators have approved the creation of a C-TRAN bus stop at Tioga Downs for next year. The bus stop will be along an already established route between Elmira and Owego. The New York State Department of Transportation is expected to contribute $45,000... Read More.

Voting on Tioga County’s 2017 budget proposal tonight

The Tioga County Legislature is scheduled to vote on its 2017 budget proposal this evening. Next year's proposed budget includes a zero percent county-wide tax increase. Next year's proposed budget would also remain under the New York State tax cap, as well as decrease... Read More.

Toys for Tots winding down season

Those still wishing to donate to Broome County's Toys for Tots program have until noon tomorrow to do so. The annual Broome County Toys for Tots toy drive has been going on for several weeks now. During that time, numerous toy drive events have... Read More.

Newark Valley’s holiday celebration next Saturday

Newark Valley's 11th annual Holiday Magic community celebration is this Saturday from 4-8pm. This year's event will kick off with a parade to honor the Newark Valley varsity football team which won its first state title this year. Holiday food, music, crafts, and activities... Read More.