Lockheed Confirms Purchase of Sikorsky

Lockheed Martin made it official yesterday...announcing it has acquired Sikorsky Aircraft, a world leader in military and commercial rotary-wing aircraft, for $9 billion. Lockheed Martin employs approximately 2,600 people at its Owego facility. The plant currently works closely with Sikorsky on helicopter contracts including... Read More.

Prosecution Rests in Tom Libous Trial

State Sen. Tom Libous has decided not to testify in his trial, which is underway in federal court in White Plains. The prosecution rested its case yesterday afternoon. After a short recess, the defense announced it would only call one witness: District... Read More.

Highland Park Swimming Pool Temporarily Closed

The public swimming pool at Highland Park in Endwell has been temporarily shut down by the Broome County Health Department. The closing of the pool is the result of someone throwing glass into the pool area last week. It happened during the... Read More.

Lockheed Martin to Buy Sikorsky

Lockheed Martin has agreed to buy Sikorsky, the maker of the Black Hawk helicopters used by the United States military. The deal, which one person said would be worth 9 billion dollars, could be announced as soon as today. Buying Sikorsky... Read More.

Man Found Dead in Town of Nichols

A man was found dead late yesterday morning after a large search in the town of Nichols. The man was originally reported missing Saturday night. His body was found in a wooded area near 1301 Red Brush Road shortly before noon yesterday. ... Read More.

Vehicles Being Removed from JC Parking Garage

More cars were lifted from the rubble yesterday of UHS Wilson Hospital's parking ramp, which collapsed Thursday afternoon in Johnson City. A hospital representative on scene said he had no comment and no other new updates came from UHS yesterday. On Saturday, UHS... Read More.

Emira Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident

The Elmira Police Department is investigating reported shots fired yesterday in the area of Harmon St. near West Hudson St. around 12:30 pm. Police determined a black male was shooting a handgun at a white male riding a bicycle. The victim has... Read More.

Tioga Downs Hosts ‘Belly Busting Burger Battle’

And some friendly competition was cooking up between local restaurants yesterday. Tioga Downs hosted their first annual Belly Busting Burger Battle. Local bars and restaurants were asked to bring out their finest product to see who would win the title of "best... Read More.

Johnson City Parking Garage Collapses

An upper level of a parking garage on Baldwin Street in Johnson City collapsed yesterday afternoon. The Baldwin Street parking garage is located across from the Wilson Medical Center Emergency Room. A spokesman for United Health Services has said that no one was injured... Read More.

Tom Libous Trial Continues with FBI Agent Testimony

The trial of Senator Tom Libous continued yesterday, with the prosecution calling an FBI agent to the stand who personally interviewed Libous at the time he is accused of lying. Special Agent Robert Silveri stated that he interviewed Libous for 20-30 minutes. During that... Read More.