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.

Patrick Ayres running unopposed for Waverly Mayor

Waverly will have a new mayor this year, and current trustee Patrick Ayres will run unopposed for the position. Petitions were due yesterday for those interested in appearing on the ballot for next month's general election. Ayres, the owner of Broad Street Records, was... Read More.

Third valley mayor will not run for re-election

A third mayor in the Valley has announced that he will not seek re-election this year. Sayre Mayor Denny Thomas announced yesterday that he will not be seeking a fourth term as mayor, after spending the last 12 years in charge of the borough.... Read More.

Athens man accused of injuring girlfriend

An Athens man is in the Tioga County Jail today after allegedly attacking and seriously injuring his girlfriend in Waverly yesterday. Investigators say 25-year-old Michael Comstock attacked his girlfriend at a home in the village. No motive was released. Comstock has been charged with... Read More.

Tioga Legislature to honor NV football team

The Tioga County Legislature will recognize the state champion Newark Valley football team before their regular monthly meeting today. Coaches and players from the school's first state champion football team will be recognized in the Hubbard Auditorium at the Tioga County... Read More.

Waverly CSD planning active shooter drill

The Waverly Central School District has announced plans to hold an active shooter drill sometime in the spring. Superintendent Dr. Randy Richards says the district is working with both the Waverly Police Department and New York State Police to develop the... Read More.

Waverly and Barton continue to look at sharing services

Officials from the Village of Waverly, the Town of Barton, and New York State will be meeting in January to discuss a possible consolidation of services between the Waverly and Barton municipalities. The meeting, scheduled for January 4th at the Waverly Village Hall, comes... Read More.