Funeral services for Tom Taft announced

Funeral services have been announced for former Owege Fire Chief and youth coach Tom Taft.   Calling hours will be this Thursday from 4-7pm at Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home on Park Street in Owego.   Then on Friday, a funeral service will be held at... Read More.

Former Owego fire chief, youth coach passes away

Sad news for the Village of Owego, Tioga County, and beyond as we announce that former Owego Fire Chief Tom Taft has passed away. Taft had been battling lung cancer which recently spread to the lymph nodes in his neck. Taft served the Owego... Read More.

Bio-energy plant opens at Lockheed Martin in Owego

A bio-energy plant was unveiled at Lockheed Martin in Owego yesterday. The plant is the first of its kind in the world. It converts solid wastes into renewable energy. While the plant can make use of a wide variety of solid materials as fuel,... Read More.

Owego to dedicate 9/11 memorial on Sunday

The Town of Owego will hold a special ceremony on Sunday to dedicate the new 9/11 Memorial in Hickories Park. Sunday's ceremony will begin at 8:30am to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the first plane hitting the World Trade Center on Sept. 11,... Read More.

Five-year anniversary of Flood of 2011

It has been five years since the Flood of 2011. Wednesday marked the day the rain started falling around the area and Thursday was the day most people woke up to see the floodwaters throughout downtown Owego. They wouldn't recede for a few days, causing massive... Read More.

Cal Harris sentenced in village court Wednesday

Cal Harris was sentenced in Village of Owego Court this morning after being found guilty of harassment. Harris was given a conditional discharge as long as he completes an anger management course,  pays a $100 fine, and stays away from the man he was... Read More.

Issue surrounding Owego memorial going national

An issue surrounding the new Town of Owego 9/11 Memorial is going national. The memorial inscription identifies the perpetrators of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 as "Islamic Terrorists." Some people have taken offense with that description of the attackers, and the issue will... Read More.

Lake Street water upgrade postponed

A project to install new water service on Lake Street in Owego has been postponed to next year. Village Mayor Steve May called WEBO today to say the project has been postponed until April of 2017. Suez Water wants to install a new water... Read More.

Historic marker unveiled in Owego

A special ceremony was held Friday to unveil a new historic marker at 106 McMaster Street in Owego. The former home of Army Corporal Margaret Hastings will now be remembered forever. The woman gained national attention when she survived a plane crash in New... Read More.

Tioga United Way kicks off annual pin-up fundraiser

The Tioga United Way is teaming up with the Owego Price Chopper once again this year for its annual pin-up program. At the check-out, customers can choose to purchase a pin-up to help support the Tioga United Way, which, in turn, supports 30 charities... Read More.