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American Pickers Hosts Head to New York State, Seek Southern Tier Collections to Pick

Monday, May 23 by Sue Samuelson

The hit television documentary series “American Pickers” seen on cable’s History Channel is returning to New York State in August 2022 to film episodes and seek leads on collectors, including those in the Southern Tier of New York who would like to share their... Read More.

Driven to Success, Tioga County Auto History Chronicled in Museum’s Newest Exhibit

Friday, May 20 by Sue Samuelson

Owego, N.Y. -- A winning Owego Soap Box derby car that competed in the 1968 national competition in Ohio. A Waverly boy who grew up to form a vehicle manufacturing company. An Owego business that in the early 1900s built electric trucks long before... Read More.

Sayre Rotary Club joins Sayre’s Adopt-A-Highway program as service project

Thursday, May 19 by Bill Moyer

(Sayre, PA) - Sayre Rotary joined the Adopt-A-Highway program as one of its annual service projects last fall but were unable to perform the project due to early snow. However, this spring they met on a recent Saturday morning and cleaned up North Lehigh Avenue... Read More.

Broome DA says Buffalo shooter made “disturbing comments” while SV student

Wednesday, May 18 by Bill Moyer

(Binghamton, NY) - Broome County Michael A. Korchak released a statement Tuesday related to "disturbing comments" about murder/suicide prior to graduation last June at Susquehanna Valley High School, where accused Buffalo mass shooter Payton Gendron, 18, of Conklin, was a student. Korchak said in the... Read More.

Tioga County Rural Ministry offers drawing for Farmer’s Market line of credit

Tuesday, May 17 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - Low-and moderate-income residents of Tioga County can register now to win $100 worth of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products from area farms. Winners receive a $100 line of credit for use at this year’s Owego Farmers Market, open 9... Read More.

Volunteers repair and restock free “Community Hygiene Pantry” in Athens

Tuesday, May 17 by Bill Moyer

(Athens, PA) - There is a place where personal care and hygiene items are available at no cost. The free “Hygiene Pantry” is stocked with toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, soap, shampoo and more. Community volunteers Liz Terwilliger and Terry Johnston gave the pantry some... Read More.

Court upholds Gincerowski’s manslaughter conviction in 2019 death of Owego teenager

Monday, May 16 by Bill Moyer

(BINGHAMTON, NY) - New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division Third Department upheld the conviction of Michael P. Gincerowski Jr. for Vehicular Manslaughter in the First Degree and Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. Gincerowski was convicted in 2019. He entered a plea admitting that while driving... Read More.

Bradford County Judge: Elected constable may not hold office due to “infamous crimes”

Monday, May 16 by Bill Moyer

(Towanda, PA) - The Court of Common Pleas of Bradford County, the Honorable Judge Maureen T. Beirne, presiding, entered an Order dated May 9, 2022, holding that Shane Peters may not serve as a Constable and is barred from serving as a Constable and... Read More.

Pennsylvania: Tuesday is primary election day; parties pick candidates for governor

Monday, May 16 by Bill Moyer

This Tuesday, May 17, is primary election day in Pennsylvania. Voters will have the opportunity to choose their party’s candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. House and Senate, state House and state Senate (in even-numbered senatorial districts), as well as members of the Republican... Read More.

With $200,000 in New Funding, School Food Centers Look to Expand Throughout Broome County

Friday, May 13 by Sue Samuelson

Elmira, N.Y. --Food insecurity is defined as an entire household lacking consistent access to nutritious food in order to live a healthy life. "Food insecurity is a reality for hundreds of families across Broome County,” Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo remarked in a press conference held yesterday,... Read More.

Local News

American Pickers Hosts Head to New York State, Seek Southern Tier Collections to Pick

Driven to Success, Tioga County Auto History Chronicled in Museum’s Newest Exhibit

Sayre Rotary Club joins Sayre’s Adopt-A-Highway program as service project

Broome DA says Buffalo shooter made “disturbing comments” while SV student

Tioga County Rural Ministry offers drawing for Farmer’s Market line of credit

Volunteers repair and restock free “Community Hygiene Pantry” in Athens

Court upholds Gincerowski’s manslaughter conviction in 2019 death of Owego teenager

Bradford County Judge: Elected constable may not hold office due to “infamous crimes”

Pennsylvania: Tuesday is primary election day; parties pick candidates for governor

With $200,000 in New Funding, School Food Centers Look to Expand Throughout Broome County

Upcoming Events

Grab Your Downton Friends. Bradford County Library and Arts Council Team Up for Showing of New Movie

Support the Arts! Student Artwork from Six Tioga County High Schools on Display in Owego

Run the Race. “Pound the Ground for Ultrasound” 5K and 10K Planned in Sayre

Visit Owego’s Coburn Library in May for Fun and Learning for All Ages

Celebrate Freedom, Make New Friends at Memorial Day Patriot Picnic in Owego