UPDATED: Tioga County Legislator Passes Away

A Tioga County Legislator has died. District 5 representative Raymond Case passed away this week at the age of 68 after an illness. Case was first appointed to the legislature in 2012 to fill an open seat and just won re-election for a new... Read More.

One Dead Following House Fire in Sayre

One man is dead and a woman injured following a house fire on Peck Street in Sayre. Sayre fire officials say that 83-year-old Philip Bowman was smoking in bed with oxygen on when the fire started. Bowman's family lived in a house next door.... Read More.

Dance Instructor Found Guilty on Sexual Assault Charges

A former dance instructor from Waverly has been found guilty of sexual assault in Tioga County Court. 39-year-old Julie Werkheiser was convicted on two counts of predatory sexual assault yesterday. Prosecutors said she committed sexual acts with two children under the age of 13... Read More.

Fire Destroys Apartment Complex in Sayre

A fire destroyed an apartment building in Sayre yesterday evening. According to fire scanner reports, the incident occurred on Valor Street just after 4PM. One person was taken to Robert Packer Hospital for minor burns.

Waverly School Voters Approve Library Renovation

A proposition to renovate libraries in the Waverly Central School District was narrowly passed by voters yesterday. The vote was 138-125 in favor of the project to renovate both the middle and high school libraries at the school district. Superintendant of Schools Dr. Randy... Read More.

Waverly School District Renovation Vote

Residents of the Waverly School District can vote on a proposed $2.5 Million dollar renovation to the Middle and High School library today. The renovation would modernize the library with more natural lighting, new, more functional furniture, and video presentation stations. Voting will be... Read More.

WEBO Weekend Sports Report Sept. 11-13, 2015

The Owego football team held off a late Johnson City rally and spoiled the Wildcats first-ever night home game as the Indians prevailed 28-20 Friday in a game heard live on WEBO.Patrick Bilbrey was the man again for Owego, catching two long passes for... Read More.

Fundraising for Sayre Theater

The Bradford County Regional Arts Council is getting involved in raising funds for a new marquee for the Sayre Theater. The old marquee has already been torn down. $215,000 needs to be raised. So far, only $113,000 of that has been secured. The public... Read More.

Athens Man Arrested for Public Drunkenness

Police arrested an Athens man for trespassing and public drunkenness. This comes after 33-year-old Matthew Chapman allegedly wandered into a residence in Sayre. The homeowner repeatedly requested that Chapman leave, despite this, Chapman stayed on the property. At one point Chapman wandered into the... Read More.

Man from Sayre Arrested on Multiple Charges after Dispute

A man from Sayre has been arrested on multiple assault and harassment charges. 22-year-old Tyler Vanhousen allegedly walked past a home in Sayre, yelling insults at two residents who were sitting outside. Vanhousen and two friends then allegedly walked back past the house. It... Read More.

Justin Holloway Has Been Arraigned

Justin Holloway of Sayre, the man behind the July 31st standoff near Robert Packer Hospital was arraigned yesterday. He has been charged with two felonies, including making terroristic threats and criminal possession of a weapon of mass destruction. In addition, he received misdemeanor drugs... Read More.

Arrest Made in Shooting Incident Near Packer Hospital

The Sayre Borough Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the shooting incident which occurred on Packer Avenue near Robert Packer Hospital on Friday. 33-Year-Old Justin Holloway of Sayre was arrested and taken to Robert Packer Hospital for a mental health evaluation.... Read More.