Sayre man accused of assaulting nurse at RPH

A Sayre man is accused of assaulting a nurse in the Emergency Department of Robert Packer Hospital. It happened Monday afternoon while the man's father was being treated in the ER. Frustrated at what he perceived as a lack of care, 56-year-old Joseph Dorsey... Read More.

Waverly will develop master plan for park

The Village of Waverly will begin working on a master plan for Waverly Glen Park after receiving a grant from the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation. The village's Parks and Recreation Department will put together the master plan to identify improvements to infrastructure and... Read More.

Sayre teacher accused of injuring student in class

An elementary teacher in the Sayre School District is accused of injuring a student in a classroom incident. 47-year-old Stephen Parks is accused of picking up a student in a seat and then dropping that student to the floor, which caused unspecified injuries to... Read More.

Volunteers descend on NYS parks for I Love My Park Day

Saturday was a day to honor nature's beauty. "I Love My Park Day" was celebrated throughout New York State Saturday. In Waverly, more than 40 volunteers painted birdhouses, worked on digital mapping and cleared trails at Two Rivers State Park. "I Love My Park... Read More.

Part of Broad St in Waverly closed after a sink hole

Part of Broad Street in Waverly is closed today due to a sink hole near the road's intersection with Cayuta Avenue. The street will be closed between the intersection and the Salvation Army parking lot. DPW crews temporarily filled the sink hole yesterday and... Read More.

Village Election Results

It was close, but the Taxpayers First Party swept all three trustee positions up for election in Owego yesterday, meaning that the party now has all six seats on the village board and the mayor position. Ken Henson beat out incumbent Phoebe Morris 212-192... Read More.

Village Elections in Owego, Waverly and Nichols today

Village elections will be held in Owego, Waverly and Nichols today. Owego voters will elect three trustees to the village board. Residents can vote at the Central Fire Station on North Avenue. In Waverly, voters will elect a new mayor, a new village justice,... Read More.

Village elections in Owego and Waverly Tuesday

Village elections will be held in Owego and Waverly tomorrow. Owego voters will elect three trustees to the village board. First Ward Trustee Phoebe Morris is running for re-election against Ken Henson, while Second Ward Trustee Rob Manville is running for re-election against Mike... Read More.