Plans in Place for Broome County Jail Expansion

Broome County has a timetable in place for the much-anticipated expansion of the county's jail. Construction is scheduled to begin in February of 2016, assuming drawings of the plans are approved by the New York State Commission of Corrections. According to county officials, overcrowding... Read More.

Resolution Fails to Keep Mental Health Clinic Open

A resolution to keep the Broome County Mental Health Clinic open for another two years was defeated. The Broome County Legislature's Health and Human Services committee did not pass the resolution, which was introduced by democrats in the legislature. Had the resolution passed, it... Read More.

OFD Hosting Car Wash

The Owego Fire Department Fire Police are hosting a car wash at the Owego Fire Station on North Avenue on Saturday starting at 9 AM. Department volunteers will be scrubbing cars and trucks for a donation of $5. The money will go toward replacing... Read More.
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Lockheed Martin Laying Off 40 Employees

Forty employees of Lockheed Martin's janitorial and cafeteria operations were notified on Tuesday that they will be laid off in July. The employees are set to work their final shift on July 18th. According to company officials, the janitorial and cafeteria operations at Owego's... Read More.
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Steps Being Taken for Harmony Garden Project

The Harmony Garden Project is a new initiative taking place at Owego Free Academy looking to teach children to lead healthier lives. Ken Williams of W&W Nursery and Garden Center in Apalachin is working with the school to turn unused space at OFA into... Read More.

SUNY Broome Receives Its Largest Donation

SUNY Broome has announced the largest philanthropic gift in the history of the college. The estates of Emil Calice and Mildred Barton have formed a $10 million scholarship fund for the school. Calice was not a graduate of the school, but was a longtime... Read More.
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Alleged Gang Members Plead Guilty

Two alleged gang members and associates of the Binghamton-area Bloods gang known as the MacBallers have pleaded guilty to federal drug trafficking conspiracy charges. 35-year-old Sharell Holton and 32-year-old Courtney Douglas were among the 14 alleged gang members arrested back in March following a... Read More.

Binghamton Purchases New Street Sweepers

The City of Binghamton has announced the purchase of two new street sweepers. The city used funds, just under $389,000, from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, to buy the sweepers. Two of the city's older sweepers were replaced after the machines were worn down... Read More.