Officials Warn Against Social Media Trend

The latest social media trend could be dangerous, particularly in the Waverly area. The Cold Water Challenge is a challenge where people jump into cold water, post a video of their jump on Facebook, then nominate a friend or friends to do the same... Read More.

Waverly Mulls Out-of-District Students Decision

The Waverly Central School District's Board of Education authorized the school to move forward with a memorandum of agreement with the Waverly Teacher's Association which allows children of teachers living outside the district to attend Waverly schools. The association has been pushing for the... Read More.

Arrest Comes Following Waverly Robberies

A Waverly man has been arrested by Waverly Police for his alleged connection to a string of burglaries within the village. 27-year-old Christopher Henson has been charged with two counts of felony burglary and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. He... Read More.

Waverly Child’s Death Ruled Accidental

A young child was killed in Waverly after a television fell from a dresser and struck her. The young girl and her 6-year-old sister were playing when the large television became dislodged and fell. Sayre Police reported to the scene on Warren Street in... Read More.

Three-Vehicle Crash in Waverly Sends Four to Hospital

A three-vehicle accident in Waverly sent four people to the hospital on Tuesday. The crash took place at the intersection of Fulton and Broad streets. The intersection had to be closed off for a period of time Tuesday afternoon while the scene was cleared.... Read More.

Athens Man Arrested in Tioga County

Tioga County Sheriff's deputies arrested an Athens man for a violation of the Family Court Act. 24-year-old Steven Wheeler of East Vanderbilt Street in Athens was found to have a warrant for his arrest after a vehicle stop on State Route 34 in the... Read More.

Sayre Man Awaits Arraignment After Shots Fired

Charges have been filed against the Keystone Manor resident who allegedly discharged a firearm within in his apartment. Sayre Borough Police have filed charges against 62-year-old James Carnrike in district court. He is now facing a charge of discharge of a firearm into an... Read More.

Waverly School District Announces Public Hearing

The Waverly Central School District has announced a public hearing next week to discuss next year's budget. Officials will be outlining the $28.6 million spending plan, which was approved by the Board of Education last week. The meeting will be held next Tuesday at... Read More.

Open Door Mission Preps for Back-to-School Bash

The Open Door Mission on North Avenue in Owego and the Red Door on Broad Street in Waverly are in the process of preparing for this year's back to school bash. In August, both locations will be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies... 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.

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.