Double Shooting In Richford

Early Thursday morning the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office responded to Light Road in the Town of Richford for the report of a person suffering from a gunshot wound.  Further investigation found that there were two subjects with gunshot wounds and both had left the... Read More.

Fire Causes Equipment Damage at Upstate Shredding

A Saturday afternoon fire has damaged an Upstate Shredding building in Owego. The fire started when a welder created a spark that started some equipment on fire. There was heavy damage to equipment in the building. The building itself is still standing, but the... Read More.

Pair Arrested for Tampering with Evidence

The New York State Police have arrested 35-year-old William M. Hyer of Owego on felony Tampering with Physical Evidence and the misdemeanors of Menacing and Endangering the Welfare of a Child.  41-year-old Eini Raupers, also of Owego, was arrested for felony Tampering with Physical Evidence. The... Read More.

Leadership Tioga to Mark 20 Year Anniversary

The Leadership Tioga Program has reached a milestone this year, celebrating 20 years of developing leaders for the community.  The program began in 1998 and to date over 300 people have received certificates of completion. To celebrate, Leadership Tioga and the Tioga Chamber invites... Read More.

23rd District Primary ‘Too Close to Call’

The race for the 23rd Congressional District Democratic primary is too close to call.  Cyber-security expert Tracy Mitrano and retired U.S. Air Force colonel Max Della Pia of Owego were neck-and-neck all night. This morning they are separated by only a couple dozen votes... Read More.

Arrest Made in Endicott Copper Theft

An arrest has been made in the theft of copper from a Harrison Avenue residence in Endicott on June 22nd. 33-year-old Manani Oliveras of Binghamton was arrested in Owego with several duffel bags full of copper piping. Police say there may be a connection... Read More.

Rabies Clinic Scheduled for June 21st in Apalachin

The Tioga County Health department will be conducting a Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Thursday June 21st from 6:20 PM to 7:40 PM at the Apalachin Fire Department at 230 Pennsylvania Avenue. The are 195 appointments available. The suggested donation is $10. Animal age must... Read More.

Doris B. Scott Bandshell To Be Rededicated

On the Fourth of July, the Doris B. Scott Memorial bandshell in Hickories Park in Owego will be rededicated. Major funding for the bandshell was obtained by the late Senator Thomas Libous, the family of Doris B. Scott, and the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation. Following the rededication,... Read More.

Tioga County Selects Vendor for new Mobile Dental Vehicle

Tioga County has announced that Medical Coaches of Oneonta has been selected to build the new Tioga Mobile Dental Vehicle. Multiple proposals were received and evaluated. It was determined that Medical Coaches’ proposal best met the needs of the County. Tioga Mobile Dental Program has served over 10,000... Read More.