Tioga County Opposes Governer’s Plan

The Tioga County legislature says it sharply opposes the governor’s plan to shift the cost burden of a program that helps villages and municipalities from the state to counties utilizing sales tax revenues. Lawmakers call it another unfunded state mandate. Local officials say that... Read More.

Owego Man Charged With Imprisonment

Tioga County deputies report the arrest of 28-year-old Kenneth Bishop of 231 Catlin Hill Road in Owego. He was charged with unlawful imprisonment and harassment following a disturbance in the Town of Tioga. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance.

Spencer Woman With Endangerment

A Spencer woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child and harassment. Those counts were leveled against 36-year-old Karie Pelto of Washburn Road. She’ll appear in court today.

Tioga County Conducts Public Health Drill

On Wednesday Tioga County practiced a Public Health Asset Distribution exercise. This drill was conducted in collaboration with the Department of Public Health, Sheriff’s Office, Information Technology, Emergency Management Services, and Public Works. Public Health Asset Distribution is done in the event of a... Read More.

Tioga Chamber Offers Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

The Tioga Chamber has released the dates for 3 additional sessions of Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. Upstate Safety Services will provide guests with the NYS mandated training on Sexual Harassment Prevention at various locations within the Tioga County. The events are scheduled for March... Read More.

Children’s Dental Health Month Visits Owego UPK

Tioga County Public Health recently teamed up with Owego’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) classes to do dental health education in honor of Children’s Dental Health Month, which is a month-long national health observance held every February to promote the benefits of good oral health. Over... Read More.

The Owego Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred Friday night at about 10:25 p.m. The incident took place at 596 Fifth Ave, the MJ's Restaurant parking lot. Witnesses are asked to call Owego police or contact them on Facebook... Read More.

Employers Hiring at Tioga Job Fair

Tioga County Business Services Team will host the 5th Annual TIOGA COUNTY JOB FAIR on Wednesday, March 6 from 10am to 2pm at the Owego Treadway Conference Center. There are 100 employers participating in this year’s event. All of these employers will have open... Read More.

Tioga Health Shows UPK Tooth Care

On February 22, Tioga County Public Health teamed up with Owego Free Academy’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) classes to do dental health education in honor of Children’s Dental Health Month. Children’s Dental Health Month is a month-long national health observance every February to promote the benefits of... Read More.

Village of Owego To Hold Special Meeting

The Village of Owego Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting Monday at the Central Fire Station on North Avenue. The meeting will begin at 6:00pm. Trustees will review and discuss the relocation of Police/Fire/Court facilities.

Owego Man Charged with Larceny in Tioga

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office reports the arrest of 23-year-old Franklyn Joseph of Owego. He was charged recently with petit larceny. Deputies said the charged stemmed from an investigation into a disturbance that occurred in the Town of Tioga. Joseph was arraigned and was... Read More.