NYS Department of Education Releases Graduation Statistics

More New York state students graduated last year than the year before, according to a comprehensive study released by the state's Department of Education this week. Statewide, the graduation rate went up nearly 2 percent from 2014 to 2015. Locally, Binghamton City School District... Read More.

State Police Investigating Infant’s Death

The death of an 8-week-old infant from Leroy Township has prompted state police in Towanda to conduct an investigation. The infant was taken to Troy Community Hospital on January 4th. He was later transferred to Geisinger Medical Center in Danville where he died on... Read More.

Tioga Downs is Giving Away 2,000 Free Powerball Tickets

Tioga Downs has announced that they will be giving away 2,000 free Powerball tickets today from 9AM to 9PM. This comes as the Powerball jackpot reaches a record breaking $1.5 Billion. One ticket will be given per person on a first come, first serve... Read More.

$50,000 Powerball Ticket Sold in Endicott

A Powerball ticket sold in Broome County is worth $50,000 according to the New York State Gaming Commission. The ticket was purchased at Friendly Food Market on Main Street in Endicott. The owner of the ticket can collect his or her winnings at Tioga... Read More.

Shooting in Johnson City

One man is in critical condition and another behind bars following a shooting on Harry L Drive in Johnson City yesterday. 29-year-old Francisco Maysonet is said to have repeatedly shot a male victim before fleeing on foot. New York State Police and Broome County... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Arrested on Drug Charges

A man from Newark Valley has been arrested after police found a dead woman at the Skylark Motel in Vestal early last month. An autopsy of the deceased woman revealed that she died of a drug overdose. Police say that 65-year-old Raymond Ellis Sr.... Read More.

Features of New Owego Elementary

As Owego Elementary students were welcomed to their new school on Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell was eager to share some of the features of the new facility. With the ability to design a building from scratch, special care was taken to ensure that... Read More.

Former Booster Club Treasurer Arrested for Stealing

Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell has announced another arrest made as a result of his office' continued effort to crack down on those who have allegedly abused positions of power. Most recently, the former Treasurer of the Vestal Band Aids Booster Club has... Read More.

Bradford County Man Sentenced to 21-47 years in Prison

After more than two years since an Elmira couple was struck and killed by a drunk driver in Bradford County, the man who caused the accident has been sentenced. 45-year-old Roegesters Grays of Lawrenceville has been sentenced to 21 to 47 years in state... Read More.

Tioga County football players named all-state

Several Tioga County football players were selected to Class B, C and D all-state teams.In Class B, Waverly quarterback Peyton Miller and Owego receiver Will Gladney were named to the first team. Owego all-purpose player Patrick Bilbrey was named to the second team. Three... Read More.

Proposed Tioga-Owego Fire District Voted Down

The decision on whether to create a fire district in the Village of Owego will not be moving forward. Village of Owego Trustees voted down the motion to send the proposal to a public referendum vote in March. The creation of a fire district... Read More.

Woman Steals from Local Fire Department

A woman from Johnson City has been arrested for stealing over $7,500 from a local fire department. 48-year-old Laura Landers was the treasurer of the Nanticoke Fire Department from 2012 to 2014. During that time, she is said to have taken $7,779 dollars. She... Read More.