Sayre Man Discharges Firearm

Charges are pending against a Sayre man who allegedly discharged a firearm in his apartment at Keystone Manor. Police were called to North Elmer Avenue to a report of shots fired, and police had to negotiate on the phone with 62-year-old James Carnrike before... Read More.

Athens School District Appoints Interim Superintendent

A new interim superintendent has been approved by the Athens Area School District. Craig Stage, the current director of educational programs for the district, will begin serving in his capacity as interim superintendent beginning July 1st. Stage's salary will be set at $100,000. He... Read More.

Waverly Man Facing Harassment Charges

A Waverly man has been arrested by Tioga County Sheriff's deputies on a charge of aggravated harassment. According to police, 32-year-old Robert Corby Sr. was charged this past weekend following an investigation into a harassment complaint out of Barton. Corby allegedly sent unwanted text... Read More.

Sayre Woman Charged with Stealing from Arby’s

Athens Township police have charged a Sayre woman with theft by unlawful taking. 30-year-old Samantha Brown is also facing charges of receiving stolen property after police say she removed a deposit of close to $900 from the Arby's Restaurant on Elmira Street in Athens,... Read More.

Athens Students Make it to FBLA Nationals

Five members of the Athens Area High School's Future Business Leaders of America chapter have qualified for the national leadership conference in Nashville, Tennessee this summer. A record number of students qualified from Athens to compete at the state conference, as the school sent... Read More.

Waverly Man Jailed After Lying to Police

Police in Athens arrested a Waverly man after he is said to have provided false identifying information to police back in February. On February 17th, police stopped a vehicle along Route 220 because of an expired registration sticker. The driver of the car, 32-year-old... Read More.

Openings for Head Start in Tioga County

Tioga Opportunities Head Start has announced openings for the 2014-2015 school year, and is accepting applications now. Applications can be submitted for children who will be at least three years old by December 1st, but not yet 5 by that date. The program is... Read More.

Waverly Police Searching for Meth Lab Suspect

The Waverly Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for a man wanted in the case of Monday's mobile methamphetamine lab. The department is actively looking for 26-year-old Joshua Donahue. Donahue is wanted for criminal manufacture of methamphetamine in the third degree, criminal possession... Read More.

Sayre Man Charged in Barton

State Troopers out of Owego arrested a Sayre man for petit larceny and criminal trespass. 24-year-old Richard Vanderpool was arrested following a larceny complaint in Barton on Sunday. Vanderpool was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Barton Court, where he is set... Read More.

Tioga County LDC Announces Two New Board Members

The Tioga County Local Development Corporation is announcing two new Board members. The Tioga County Legislature appointed the new members in this month and last month, appointing Lisa Englebert of Nichols and Kim Depew of Waverly to the board of nine. Englebert is the... Read More.

Open Door Mission Seeking Backpack Donations

The Tioga County Open Door Mission in Owego and The Red Door in Waverly are now asking for donations of school backpacks with supplies or $20 to purchase a backpack. The Mission is set to host a Back to School Bash in Owego and... Read More.

Nichols Man Arrested for Stolen Handgun

A Nichols man is facing charges related to a stolen handgun. 21-year-old Andrew Rogers of West River Road is said to have some level of involvement with the stolen gun, which was taken from the Sayre area. Rogers was charged with criminal possession of... Read More.