Local hospitals rated by federal government

The federal government has put out a new, controversial rating system of hospitals. Hospitals across the country are now being rated on a five-star system. The number of stars are said to represent a hospital's overall rating. Locally, Cayuga Medical Center received three stars,... Read More.

Nichols Town Justice passes away

Sitting Nichols Town Justice Howard Quick has died. Quick passed away yesterday following battle with prostate cancer. he has served as a Nichols Town Justice for the past 9 years. Prior to that, he served on the Nichols Town Board for 6 years.   Quick was... Read More.
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Early morning drug raid in Endicott

Several law enforcement agencies have raided an Endicott residence this morning as part of a drug trafficking investigation. The Endicott Police Department, Broome County Sheriff's Office, and SWAT team were all a part of the raid which was conducted on Pierce Road in Endicott... Read More.

Town of Owego asks users to restrict water usage

Town of Owego water customers are being asked to limit their water usage until further notice. Several days of hot weather and a lack of precipitation have left the area with drought-like conditions, and the National Weather Service does not expect any significant precipitation... Read More.

Arrest made in connection to murder of Michelle Inch

Authorities have made an arrest in connection to the murder of Michelle Inch. 28-year-old Michael Houseweart of Canton has been arrested and charged with criminal homicide. Houseweart was Inch's boyfriend at the time she was fatally shot and her body dumped in a creek.... Read More.
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NWS confirms tornado touchdown in Bradford County on Monday

After surveying storm damage, the US National Weather Service out of Binghamton has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado did briefly touchdown in Monroeton. Pennsylvania. The tornado occurred during Monday afternoon's line of thunderstorms. The tornado caused tree damage during its short time on the... Read More.

Demolition Derby Night at Broome County Fair

The Broome County Fair is back in Whitney Point this year. The 142nd annual Broome County Fair will continue today with Demolition Derby Night. Tickets for the demo derby go on sale at 2pm. The grandstands open at 4pm, and the derby begins at... Read More.

Waverly getting a new convenience store

Waverly is getting a new convenience store. Mayor Dan Leary says a new Dandy Mini Mart will be constructed at the intersection of Route 34 and Chemung Street. The proposed 5,500-square-foot store will be located at the former gas station property across from Sisters... Read More.
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Village of Nichols looking to enforce curfew

The Village of Nichols Board of Trustees is seeking help from the Tioga County Sheriff's Office. After last week's string of burglaries and collision of a car into a fence a Kirby Park by minors, Village of Nichols Trustees are looking to once again... Read More.

Strong storms lead to power outages and more

Nearly 2,000 people lost power during yesterday's brief thunderstorms. Strong winds brought several trees down which caused the loss in power, as well as blocked roadways. In Johnson City, a fallen tree even caught on fire after landing on a power line.   In addition,... Read More.

Funeral services held for John Scott

Hundreds of people paid their final respects to Tioga County Fire Coordinator John Scott this morning. The 71-year-old was laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery in Johnson City, after a funeral mass at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Endicott. Scores of fire... Read More.