Leadership Tioga Recruiting Class of 2019

Just a month after graduating the 2018 class of Leadership Tioga, the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has issued a call for 2019 participants.  They’ve also announced the selection of Jill Teeter as Program Facilitator.  Jill is a 2011 graduate of the program.  Leadership... Read More.

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Fatal Hunting Incident

53-year-old Dean Brockoff has entered a not guilty plea in the death of his hunting companion in Lockwood. The incident occurred on Sunday morning off Miller Hollow Road in Lockwood. The victim was taken to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital where he died. The 73-year-old... Read More.

Two Injured in Head-On Crash in Candor

Two people were injured in a head-on crash on Route 96 in Candor on Monday evening. The crash occurred near Iron Kettle Farm. Each car had a single occupant. One driver was airlifted to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. The second was transported to hospital... Read More.

Hunter Fatally Shot in Barton

A 73-year-old man from Lockwood was fatally shot while hunting off Miller Hollow Road in Barton. The man was hunting with 53-year-old Dean Brockoff, also of Lockwood, on Sunday morning at about 7AM. The victim was taken to Robert Packer Hospital where he later... Read More.

Spencer-VanEtten and Dryden Receive State Grants

New York State has announced $15 million has been awarded to 32 school districts to increase access to high-quality pre-kindergarten for over 2,000 three- and four-year-old children across New York. This funding will support the expansion of pre-kindergarten to these districts as part of... Read More.

Tioga County Health Reminds About Health Survey

The Tioga County Health Department has issued a reminder to participate in their community health survey. Each survey will receive an entry into a drawing for a $50 gas card. You can access the survey on the Tioga County Public Health Facebook site.

Festival of Lights Set for December 7th

The Village of Owego has scheduled the annual Lights on the River Festival for Friday, December 7th from 4PM to 9PM. Fireworks are scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM from Draper Park. Court Street Bridge, Park Street and Front Street from Church Street to... Read More.

Fatal Fire Ruled Accidental

Tioga County fire investigators have ruled a fatal fire in Barton as accidental, though no specific cause was determined. The 71-year-old resident of the home on Ridge Road was found in the home several hours after the fire was extinguished.