February Is ‘Heart Health Month’

The Tioga County Legislature has proclaimed February 2018 as Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both males and females. In Tioga County, heart disease is responsible for 33% of deaths. Almost half of all Americans have at least... Read More.

Missing Owego Man Found Safe

A search for a missing Owego man ended happily on Thursday, when 21-year-old Billy James Zavatto-Bado was located unharmed at a friend’s house. The young man was reported missing by his mother on Wednesday, following a family argument. A search effort was mounted by... Read More.

Radon Affects 54% of Tioga County Homes

Radon Action Month is upon us and health officials are encouraging all residents to test their homes for free through the New York State Healthy Neighborhoods Program.Radon is an odorless, tasteless and invisible gas.If it's in the ground, it can enter homes through cracks... Read More.

Waterman Conservation Center Names Executive Director

The Board for the Waterman Conservation Education Center has announced the appointment of Christopher Audette as Executive Director. Chris earned a BS Degree in Biology from Paul Smiths College. He comes to Waterman after a Peace Corps assignment as an AgroforestryExtension Agent and... Read More.

Owego Man Charged for Bridal Shop Vandalism

Owego Police have released the name of the person responsible for the vandalism that occurred at 57 North Avenue in Owego around 6:30 on Wednesday evening.  40-year-old Ronald  Benson of Owego had shot out the window of a local bridal shop with a BB... Read More.

Akshar’s All Stars Schedules Three Visits This Week

Senator Fred Akshar will be continuing his ‘Akshar’s All Stars’ initiative this week in Broome, Tioga, and Chenango Counties. He will be visiting students at Union-Endicott High School, Owego Free Academy and Greene High School. Each month, Senator Akshar recognizes three or four local... Read More.

Ice Jam Near Hiawatha Island Being Monitored

We are currently monitoring an ice jam that has formed in the Susquehanna River from the area of Hiawatha Island and extending east into Broome County. According to the Tioga County Office of Emergency Services, Minor flooding occurred last Sunday, January 14th which required... Read More.