Tioga Legislature to honor NV football team

The Tioga County Legislature will recognize the state champion Newark Valley football team before their regular monthly meeting today. Coaches and players from the school's first state champion football team will be recognized in the Hubbard Auditorium at the Tioga County... Read More.

Waverly CSD planning active shooter drill

The Waverly Central School District has announced plans to hold an active shooter drill sometime in the spring. Superintendent Dr. Randy Richards says the district is working with both the Waverly Police Department and New York State Police to develop the... Read More.

Chemung County: First Arena needs renovations

The Chemung County Legislature says Elmira's First Arena needs renovations and a new owner. Legislators passed a resolution last night pledging to assist whoever buys the building with renovations in an effort to keep the arena open and the ECHL's Elmira... Read More.
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New agricultural program announced for schools

A new program to help students in five school districts learn about the advantages of eating locally grown products was unveiled by State Senator Fred Akshar on Friday. "Growing Our Agri-Future" will bring educators into classrooms in the five school districts to teach students... Read More.

NYSP close investigation into New Year’s explosion

New York State Police have closed their investigation into the explosion in the Town of Tioga that shook the local area on New Year's Eve. State Police say no charges will be levied on the people responsible, because the substance used to cause the... Read More.

Sen. Akshar wants to hear your input on Cuomo’s plan

A day after Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed a plan to provide free tuition at state colleges and universities, State Senator Fred Akshar is asking for the public's opinion on the idea. The plan, called the "Excelsior Scholarship" would provide free tuition... Read More.
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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.
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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.