OFA Volleyball wins NYS Championship

The Owego Free Academy volleyball team won their second state title in three years on Sunday with a 3-1 victory over Long Island’s John Glenn in the finals. After splitting the first two games at the Glens Falls Civic Center, the Indians took the... Read More.

Update on Prospect Mountain Construction Project by DOT

The New York State Department of Transportation has announced that it is wrapping up phase one of the Prospect Mountain Construction Project on time. Phase one is scheduled to be completed by the end of December. Construction crews hit a major milestone in their... Read More.

Murder/Suicide Being Investigated in Bradford County

Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a murder/suicide in Bradford County. State Police say 49-year-old Robert Shelley was shot and killed in his home in Wilmot Township around 10 last night by 53-year-old Hubert Daly. The man then turned the gun on himself. Police did not release... Read More.

Broome County Finalizes 2016 Budget

The Broome County Budget for 2016 has been set, after County Executive Debbie Preston did not veto changes made to her proposed budget by the county legislature. The legislature's changes focused on decreasing the tax levy from 2.21 percent, as proposed by Preston to... Read More.

Akshar busy meeting with area elected officials

Senator Fred Akshar talked with us on the WEBO Morning Show today. He has been meeting with elected officials and continuing to work with regional boards and councils to hear the concerns of the 52nd Senate District. Yesterday, the Senator sat down with Rebuild... Read More.

Lupardo and Crouch call on Cuomo to act on legislation

Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo and Assemblyman Clifford Crouch are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo to ensure that services currently provided to residents of the Broome Developmental Center, are provided to them even after the center closes its doors. Lupardo and Crouch are the sponsor and... Read More.

Ten OFA Students Selected for NYSSMA Area All-State

Ten Owego Free Academy Students have been selected to participate in the NYSSMA Senior High Area All-State Festival. The festival will be held on February 5th and 6th at the Ithaca College School of Music. Students participating in this year's music festival include: Carla... Read More.

Dance Instructor Found Guilty on Sexual Assault Charges

A former dance instructor from Waverly has been found guilty of sexual assault in Tioga County Court. 39-year-old Julie Werkheiser was convicted on two counts of predatory sexual assault yesterday. Prosecutors said she committed sexual acts with two children under the age of 13... Read More.

Federal Drug Raid in Binghamton

Nine individuals were arrested as a result of numerous executed search warrants across Broome County yesterday afternoon. Authorities from 8 different agencies searched 12 properties,11 of which were in Binghamton, the other on North Broad Avenue in Johnson City. As a result, nine people... Read More.

Apalachin Fire Department to Build New Station

Residents in the Apalachin Fire District voted to approve the construction of a new fire station. The new station would be located at the same location of the current facility at 230 Pennsylvania Avenue. The new facility is expected to cost about $2.5 Million... Read More.