Members’ Artwork on Display at Tioga Arts Council

Tioga Arts Council’s 7th Annual Member Exhibition opened during Owego First Friday, October 4. This exhibition features work from 28 artists, who live and work in Tioga County and beyond. Of the submissions, 19 are two-dimensional paintings -- ranging from oil to pastel to... Read More.

Truman Foundation Helps Tioga Students Pay BU Tuition

The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation of Owego, has awarded a $15,000 grant to provide scholarship assistance to Tioga County students attending Binghamton University in the current academic year.Eligibility for this funding is based on Tioga County residency and financial necessity, which is determined by... Read More.

Tioga Arts Council to Record Girls-Only Podcast for WEBO

Tioga Arts Council is recruiting participants for its second edition of Sound Effect. In recognition of the dynamic intersection of the arts, creativity, and technology, TAC is recruiting participants for a girls- only, podcasting and service-learning program called Sound Effect.Currently, TAC is seeking six girls,... Read More.

NYSP Seek Tips on Stolen Vehicle from Apalachin Area

New York State Police at Owego are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the pictured green 2010 Honda CRV with plate HMS9262 (corrected plate number by New York State Police). The vehicle was stolen from a residence on Main Street in Apalachin, either late... Read More.

Halloween Trick or Trick in Apalachin, Got Used Eyglasses?

This year, some kids will collect more than candy on Halloween. They’ll help Give the Gift of Sight by gathering used eyeglasses while they trick-or-treat in our community. Apalachin Lions along with Apalachin Elementary School will be collecting glasses from October 24th through October... Read More.

Mayor Baratta: Owego Adds CodeRED Notification System

NEWS RELEASE FROM MAYOR MICHAEL BARATTA: The Village of Owego has contracted with OnSolve to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides village officials the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire village.Michael Baratta - Mayor, cautioned... Read More.

Owego Police Officers Killed on Duty to Be Honored

The Owego Police Benevolent Association (PBA), in conjunction with the Owego Police Department, has scheduled a ceremony for its fallen Officers on Sunday, October 13. This year marks the 150th Anniversary of Officer Isaac Wiltsie and the 50th Anniversary of Officer Forrest Allen Hall’s... Read More.

Tioga Emergency Services Arranges for NYS Training

The Tioga County Office of Emergency Services has arranged for the NYS Homeland Security and Emergency Services Emergency Management Office to present a 12-hour training course. The LOCAL VOLUNTEER AND DONATION MANAGEMENT course will be held on Thursday, October 17 from 8:00 AM to... Read More.

Tioga Economic Development Gets New Staff Member

Tioga County Economic Development and Planning is pleased to welcome its newest staff member, Megan Griffiths. She started in early September and will be specializing in Agricultural Economic Development, a position that she feels connects to her grandfather’s long career in agriculture.LeeAnn Tinney is the... Read More.

Domestic Dispute Results in Arrest of Apalachin Man

On August 27, at approximately 10:05 a.m., New York State Police at Owego arrested Michael T. Cole, age 42 of Apalachin, for the misdemeanors of Menacing in the second degree, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing,and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.Troopers were dispatched to a... Read More.

Tioga Deputies Recently Made Two Separate Arrests

Tioga County Sheriff's Office recently arrested these pepple:Brooks R. York, age 38, of 56 George St., Owego, was arresred o 9/5/2019 at 3:27 AM for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree. This charge resulted from an investigation of a larceny... Read More.