Garbage Fire Burns Five Acres

Firefighters from the Killawog Fire department fought a garbage fire on the Tioga-Broome County line in the town of Lisle. Five acres were burned on Grant House Road. The fire was started by a person burning garbage. The New York State DEC reminds everyone that garbage burning is banned... Read More.

No Injuries in Owego Tractor Trailer Fire

A Weitsman tractor trailer operating on upper North Avenue in Owego caught fire Monday afternoon. The tractor trailer was hauling crushed cars to the shredding facility on Route 38 when it caught fire near the Kwik Fill gas station. Owego Firefighters requested assistance from Candor Fire to... Read More.

Tioga Historical Society Holds Business After Hours Event

A business after hours event was held at the Tioga County Historical Society Museum in Owego Friday night. The Tioga County Chamber of   Commerce and members of the public were invited to the museum to take a tour of upcoming exhibits. Friday, a brand new exhibit called “200 years of serving... Read More.

Waterman Distillery Opens Its Doors in Apalachin

The Waterman Distillery in Apalachin opened its doors this weekend. It's the first distillery in the area to offer all-natural flavored whiskey. From jalapeno-ginger to vanilla-cocoa cream, the owners make a variety of flavored spirits using local products. The distillery is named after Fred Waterman.

Ti-Ahwaga Theatre Warns of Phishing Email

The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players have issued a warning that their name is being used in a phishing email. The email was sent to their mailing list and asks the recipient to verify their Chase Bank information. As always, do not click on the link. Forward the email... Read More.

Public Hearings to be Held on Shared Services

Martha Sauerbrey, the Chair of the Tioga County Legislature, will be conducting a series of public hearings across the county asking for community input on the Shared Services Property Tax Savings Plan Initiative. The Tioga County Shared Services Panel comprised of municipal officials has been meeting regularly... Read More.

Farm Distillery to Open in Owego

The newest New York State Farm Distillery will be opening on Saturday in a historic barn on Route 434 in Apalachin. Waterman’s Distillery currently produces “Grain Neutral” liquor that is triple distilled at 88 proof and flavored. As a certified NYS Farm Distillery, they use local grain and all... Read More.

Tioga Women Lead Council Announces Conference

The Tioga Women Lead Council has announced their first conference. The group is a group of professional, local, women leaders who are committed  to advancing women’s leadership through empowerment, education and experience. They began hosting leadership events in 2016 to educate, support and advance women leaders in Tioga County.... Read More.

Spencer-Van Etten Student in Custody Following Threat

A Spencer-Van Etten student is in police custody following the discovery of writing that implied a shooting would take place at the school in April. The threat was discovered on Monday, and school officials contacted the Tioga County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation has now... Read More.