Five-year anniversary of Flood of 2011

It has been five years since the Flood of 2011. Wednesday marked the day the rain started falling around the area and Thursday was the day most people woke up to see the floodwaters throughout downtown Owego. They wouldn't recede for a few days, causing massive... Read More.

Man killed by train in Waverly identified

Waverly Police have identified the victim of the train and pedestrian accident this week as 22-year-old David Bidlack of Sayre, PA. He was struck and killed by a train just after 10pm Monday near River Road and Route 220. The police department had been... Read More.

Fire damages Wit’s End in Nichols

Fire damaged the kitchen of Wit’s End in Nichols yesterday. A structure fire was reported at the bar/restaurant around 1pm. Nichols firefighters were dispatched to the scene and requested mutual aid from Tioga Center. Scanner reports say the fire was contained to the kitchen... Read More.

Cal Harris sentenced in village court Wednesday

Cal Harris was sentenced in Village of Owego Court this morning after being found guilty of harassment. Harris was given a conditional discharge as long as he completes an anger management course,  pays a $100 fine, and stays away from the man he was... Read More.

Drive-by shooting in Binghamton

Authorities responded to a drive-by shooting in Binghamton yesterday evening. The shooting occurred in the area of 88 Liberty Street where a separate shooting occurred just last month. A 27-year-old male was transported to the hospital after being shot in the thigh. Police say... Read More.

Issue surrounding Owego memorial going national

An issue surrounding the new Town of Owego 9/11 Memorial is going national. The memorial inscription identifies the perpetrators of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 as "Islamic Terrorists." Some people have taken offense with that description of the attackers, and the issue will... Read More.

Tioga Downs breaks ground on hotel

Tioga Downs officially broke ground on their new hotel project this morning. The 161-room hotel is the last major addition to the property as they expand into the Tioga Downs Resort and Casino. It will be built next to the parking garage. The hotel... Read More.

Motorcycle vs Deer accident in Tioga Center

One person was injured and airlifted from an accident involving a motorcycle and a deer on Halsey Valley Road in Tioga Center Friday. At around 10am, Tioga Center firefighters were dispatched to the accident scene in the area of 875 Halsey Valley Road, according... Read More.

Suspect and victims identified in Binghamton shooting

More information has been released on the shooting which occurred in Binghamton on Wednesday. Police say that they have arrested 27-year-old Nicholas Chappell on a count of felony murder. The charge comes after authorities say that Chappell allegedly shot 23-year-old David Sanborn of Whitney... Read More.

Towanda man sentenced to 15-30 years in prison

A Towanda man has been sentenced to 15 to 30 years in prison following an October 2015 incident which left two Pennsylvania State Police Officers injured. 46-year-old Richard Vanderpool was sentenced yesterday in Bradford County Court, after pleading no contest to multiple felony counts... Read More.

Public health alert issued in Broome County

With five overdose deaths since last week, Broome County District Attorney Steven Cornwell has issued a public health alert. The total number of overdose deaths stands at 14 for the month of August alone, and 58 so far in 2016. Cornwell has reached out... Read More.