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Drug Take Back Day is Saturday in Tioga County; How you can get rid of medications

Wednesday, April 21 by Bill Moyer

What is National Drug Take Back Day? National Drug Take Back day is a day recognized nationwide by the DEA and communities throughout the United States that provides a safe way for members of the community to properly dispose of any unused medications. If you are... Read More.

Tioga deputies arrest Johnson City man for fraud at Owego and Apalachin VISIONS

Wednesday, April 21 by Bill Moyer

On April 8, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested 27-year-old Jermaine L. Barron, of Johnson City, for one count of Grand Larceny in the third degree, a class D felony; one count of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree, a class... Read More.

Waverly Free Library will reopen April 27 with limited hours for appointment-only use

Tuesday, April 20 by Bill Moyer

WAVERLY – The tentative reopening date for the Waverly Free Library will be Tuesday, April 27, with limited hours for public use. Starting on the 27th, hours for patron use will be Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contactless pickup service will... Read More.

Tioga County Sheriff’s Office: Candor man charged with felony unlawful surveillance

Tuesday, April 20 by Bill Moyer

On April 5, 2021, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested 63 year old Vincent L. Yanne of Candor, NY, for one count of Unlawful Surveillance in the second degree, a Class E felony, and three counts of Endangering the Welfare of... Read More.

After standoff in Candor, Tioga SWAT Team arrests Spencer man on three felonies

Monday, April 19 by Bill Moyer

On 04/15/2021 members of the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested Randy D. Cottrill Jr., age 35 of Spencer, NY, for charges of Reckless Endangerment in the First Degree (D felony), Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree (E felony), Aggravated Cruelty to... Read More.

New York State issues updated guidance for upcoming graduation ceremonies

Friday, April 16 by Bill Moyer

New York State announced new updated guidance Thursday for graduation and commencement ceremonies organized by schools, colleges and universities. Effective May 1, indoor and outdoor graduation and commencement ceremonies will be allowed with limited attendee capacity, depending on the event size and the location... Read More.

NY allows spectators at horse and race tracks starting Thursday at 20 percent capacity

Friday, April 16 by Bill Moyer

New York state announced this week that spectators will be allowed at horse and auto races at 20 percent capacity, beginning Thursday, April 22. Spectators will be subject to the State's strict guidance, which is currently in effect for other professional sports competitions with... Read More.

NY State Health Department: 1 in 4 New Yorkers is fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Wednesday, April 14 by Bill Moyer

New York state health officials announced Monday that one in four New Yorkers is now fully vaccinated for COVID-19. ore than 12 million doses of the vaccine have been administered in New York State. 174,822 doses have been administered across the state's distribution network... Read More.

Tioga Public Health urges anyone with post J&J symptoms to contact care provider

Tuesday, April 13 by Bill Moyer

Anyone that already received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine who experiences severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks of getting the shot should contact their health care provider. Tioga County Public Health will continue to monitor the situation... Read More.

Dr. Howard Zucker: NY pauses use of J&J vaccines after reports of rare adverse effects