Harris Defense Rests Its Case

The defense rested its case yesterday at 3 p.m. as the third Cal Harris murder trial entered its eleventh week of testimony. After the defense called its thirteenth witness in the afternoon, it said it had no other witnesses or evidence to submit... Read More.

Athens Fire Victim Identified

The Bradford County Coroner identified the man found dead in the garage of a home on Dogwood Avenue in Athens Sunday. The body of Thomas Jack Simonds was discovered in the garage Sunday morning. According to the coroner, Simonds was engulfed by... Read More.

DOT to Hold Public Hearing in Owego Tuesday Night

The New York State Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 regarding planned construction projects in 2015 for the Village of Owego and Town of Owego. The meeting will be held at Tioga Opportunities, at 9 Sheldon Guile... Read More.

Prospect Mountain Road Closures

New road closures in the Prospect Mountain construction project will impact travel for drivers beginning today, weather permitting. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that pavement repairs and sign structure work will begin in the town of Dickinson and the city... Read More.

Second Brush Fire in Town of Maine

The second brush fire in two days erupted yesterday afternoon in the town of Maine. Numerous crews from East Maine, Maine, Choconut Center, Endwell, Union Center, Chenango and Prospect Terrace fire departments responded just after 4 p.m. to the scene. The fire was... Read More.

Harris Trial to Begin Eleventh Week on Monday

Cal Harris' defense team will continue making its case when the eleventh week of testimony begins Monday morning in Schoharie County Court. The jury heard yesterday from Kevin Tubbs and Julie Brinkman, who both completed their testimony. Tubbs claims he saw Michele... Read More.

Endicott Meth Lab Busted

Johnson City Police arrested an Endicott man after finding an active meth lab at 217 Lester Ave. Police responded to a report of a chemical odor coming from the building on April 11. Officers said they located what they believed was an... Read More.

Man Fatally Struck by Train in Elmira

A man is dead after he was struck by a train last night in Elmira. Police responded at 8:18 p.m. to the railroad tracks near West 2nd Street in Elmira. A Norfolk Southern train was traveling below the allowed train speed limit... Read More.

Judge Makes Several Rulings in Cal Harris Trial

In the third Cal Harris murder trial, Judge George Bartlett spent the day deciding how many more defense witnesses can testify. The jury spent the day yesterday without ever stepping foot in the courtroom – except to be dismissed at 4:15 p.m. ... Read More.