Lockheed Martin Announces Layoffs

Lockheed Martin informed employees of its Mission Systems and Training business Monday that a round of layoffs will take place, and approximately 300 positions nationwide will be affected. Lockheed has over 2,700 employees at its Owego location, where electronic systems, mission systems and sensors,... Read More.

Towanda Woman Found Dead By Police

Pennsylvania State Police responded to a domestic disturbance in Monroe Township early Sunday morning. Around 3:50 troopers from Towanda responded to Kent Run Road where they found 28-year-old Patricia Kunkle, unresponsive. She was taken to the Memorial Hospital of Towanda, and... Read More.
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Tioga County Chamber Sponsoring HR Roundtable

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a Human Resource Roundtable on Thursday, July 18th at the Links at Hiawatha Landing. The subject of the roundtable is “New York State and Federal Labor and Employment Laws”. Panelists will include Jim Jordan and... Read More.
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No Injuries In Owego Garage Fire

Residents were told to evacuate their home when a nearby garage went up in flames. A garage fire broke out on Saturday night at a Lisle Road home in Owego around 8 p.m.. Three fire companies responded to the blaze. According... Read More.

Tioga County Fair In Full Swing

The Tioga County Fair is now in full swing. It opened Tuesday night with a parade, and continued Wednesday with the first of two demolition derbies. The second demolition derby will take place tonight at the Tioga County Fair. The fair... Read More.
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Vestal Seeks New Fire Truck

For the second time this year, the Vestal Volunteer Fire Department is trying to acquire a new fire truck. There will need to be public approval for the department to receive the vehicle. The Vestal Town Board approved nine bids on Wednesday night for... Read More.

Brooklyn Man Sentenced To Ten Years For Robbery

A Brooklyn teen will spend 10 years in prison after two robberies committed in the Southern Tier. On Wednesday, officials sentenced 19-year-old Emmanuel Peterson to consecutive five-year terms in state prison and five years of post release supervision. Peterson pleaded guilty to two counts... Read More.