Broome County Archives - Page 17 of 346

Apalachin Lions Club accepting applications for annual scholarships

Friday, January 31 by Dave Radigan

The Apalachin Lions Club's 38th Annual Scholarship program will award $4,500 in scholarships to deserving students from the class of 2024 in Owego and Vestal as well as several other districts.A pair of $1,500 scholarships will be given to students who attend Owego Free... Read More.

Stenger gives final address as Binghamton University president

Friday, January 31 by Dave Radigan

Longtime Binghamton University President Harvey Stenger delivered his final State of the University address on Tuesday.Stenger will be stepping down following a 13-year run as the university’s president.In his final address, Stenger spoke about all the great things the university accomplished in 2024, including... Read More.

Binghamton man gets 8 years for weapons charge

Friday, January 31 by Dave Radigan

A Binghamton man has been sentenced to 8 years in state prison for criminal possession of a weapon.According to the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, 18-year-old Namique McBride was a passenger in a stolen vehicle in May. He led police on a short foot... Read More.

Garage destroyed in Binghamton fire

Friday, January 31 by Dave Radigan

Several local fire departments responded to a home on Crocker Hill Road in Binghamton on Monday morning for a reported structure fire.According to WBNG-TV, the homeowner was heading to the garage when he saw flames inside the building. He attempted to put the fire... Read More.

West Corners Baptist Church closed due to flooding

Wednesday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

The West Corners Baptist Church is currently closed due to flooding.The freezing temperatures on Jan. 23 caused pipes to burst and the church was flooded.The boiler room, sanctuary and the third floor were the hardest hit by the flooding.The church is currently closed while... Read More.

Public health alert issued for Wegmans chicken nuggets

Wednesday, January 29 by Pat McDonald

The US Department of Agriculture’s Food and Safety Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for frozen, fully cooked Wegman’s breaded chicken breast nuggets.The FSIS reported that the nuggets may be contaminated with extraneous material, specifically bone fragments. The nuggets were produced on... Read More.

OFA standout Taylor signs to play baseball at Binghamton

Tuesday, January 28 by Pat McDonald

Owego Free Academy senior Conlan Taylor made his college choice official on Monday.Taylor signed his National Letter of Intent to play baseball for Binghamton University during a ceremony at OFA.Taylor was named to the STAC Central/East All-Conference team as a pitcher last season.The River... Read More.

Broome County purchasing electric buses with grant money

Tuesday, January 28 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Department of Transportation will be adding electric buses to its fleet later this year.The department won two federal grants, totaling around 11 million dollars and will use those funds to purchase 13 40-foot long, full-battery electric buses as it looks to... Read More.

Johnson City Police arrest six in connection with retail theft scheme

Tuesday, January 28 by Pat McDonald

The Johnson City Police Department has arrested six people following an investigation into a large retail theft scheme.The investigation began on Jan. 21 and police found that a group of suspects, some employees of the retail store, had worked together to steal almost $80,000... Read More.

Disc Golf Ice Bowl raises $6K for Tioga County Rural Ministry

Monday, January 27 by Pat McDonald

The Broome County Disc Golf Club’s annual Disc Golf Ice Bowl at the Campville Commons Park raised money for a local charity over the weekend.The sixth annual event raised over $6,000 for the Tioga County Rural Ministry.Each player contributed $50 to participate and local... Read More.

Guthrie Lourdes to hold open house event on Feb. 1

Thursday, January 23 by Pat McDonald

Guthrie Lourdes in Binghamton is inviting the community to check out how the hospital works next month.The Say Hello to Guthrie open house is set for Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Binghamton hospital.The free event will include exploring the hospital, meeting the staff and... Read More.

Two Greene School District employees facing charges

Wednesday, January 22 by Pat McDonald

Two Greene Central School District employees are facing charges following an incident on a school bus earlier this month.The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has charged 59-year-old Karen Bryant with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment, while 71-year-old Nancy Nowalk is facing... Read More.