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Owego trustees expected to approve budget and two local laws tonight

Thursday, June 22 by WEBO

The Owego Village Board is expected to adopt their final budget at a meeting tonight and also approve local laws that will abolish the village court and change the clerk/treasurer position from elected to appointed. The meeting will begin at 6pm at the... Read More.

Owego has a new police chief

Wednesday, June 21 by WEBO

The Village of Owego has a new police chief. Michael Telfer was sworn in this morning as the new part-time chief. He replaces Karen Vinti, who retired as the full-time chief after the Strawberry Festival. The new part-time position calls for a 20-hour... Read More.

Owego Trustees to vote on three important issues Thursday

Wednesday, June 21 by WEBO

The Owego Village Board will hold a public hearing Thursday to adopt their final budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1. The hearing will start at 6pm at 20 Elm Street in Owego. The $2.9 million spending plan will not raise... Read More.

Good Samaritan rescues woman from jumping off bridge

Tuesday, June 20 by WEBO

A Good Samaritan rescued a woman from jumping off the Court Street Bridge in Owego Saturday night. The Owego Police Department says a woman crossed the railing in an attempt to jump off the bridge around 10:30pm. A civilian walking nearby saw the... Read More.

500 without power in Owego after Sunday storm

Monday, June 19 by WEBO

More than 500 people are still without power in the Village of Owego this morning after a severe thunderstorm brought down a large tree on Main Street around 8:45pm last night. The tree came down near St. Patrick's Church, bringing with it wires, utility... Read More.

OPD Chief Karen Vinti retires

Monday, June 19 by WEBO

Village of Owego Police Chief Karen Vinti is now officially retired after the conclusion of this year's Strawberry Festival. Vinti announced her retirement in April after 27 years with the department. She was appointed chief after the Flood of 2011 and wanted to stay... Read More.

Strawberry Festival Saturday Preview, Kevin Millar and Katie Chandler on WEBO

Friday, June 16 by WEBO

The Strawberry Festival will take over downtown Owego all day Saturday with 178 vendors and plenty of music on North Avenue as well as Front, Main, Lake, Court, and Church Streets. Parking will be available at both Marvin Park and the Tops Plaza... Read More.

Strawberry Fest Block Party Preview, visit with Stone Senate

Friday, June 16 by WEBO

Downtown Owego will celebrate the 37th-annual Strawberry Festival this weekend. The two-day event begins with tonight's annual Block Party on Front, Lake, and Church Streets. Tonight will include the Strawberry Shortcake One Mile Fun Run and the Strawberry Shake 5K Run/Walk from the... Read More.

Street closures and parking reminders for Strawberry Festival

Thursday, June 15 by WEBO

Owego will host the 37th-annual Strawberry Festival this weekend, and the Owego Police Department is warning residents that many village streets must be cleared of parked cars or they will be towed at the owner's expense. Starting at 1pm tomorrow, all vehicles must be... Read More.

Lake Street fencing coming down

Thursday, June 15 by WEBO

The fencing along the sidewalks of Lake Street in Owego will come down today just in time for this weekend's Strawberry Festival. SUEZ has completed their portion of the project, meaning that the old water pipes have been replaced under the street. The holes... Read More.

17 bands to perform at this year’s Strawberry Festival

Tuesday, June 13 by WEBO

This weekend's 37th-annual Strawberry Festival in Owego will feature 17 different bands across several stages, beginning with Friday's Block Party. Music will be heard from the main stage on Front Street from 5-10pm, headlined by Wreckless Marci from 8-10, and also in the... Read More.

SUEZ water quality report for 2016

Tuesday, June 13 by WEBO

SUEZ has announced that the company's annual Water Quality Report has been mailed to customers in Owego and Nichols. The report details the quality of the tap water that the company provided to customers last year, and how it compares to state and federal... Read More.