Douglas Every Conviction Upheld on Appeal

The manslaughter conviction of Douglas Every of the town of Tioga has been affirmed by the New York State Court of Appeals. Every was convicted of stabbing his roommate, Milton Jump, in October 2013. Every had claimed that he had ineffective counsel and that... Read More.

Tioga Downs To Stop Selling Cigarettes

Following the suspension of Tioga Downs’ license to sell lottery tickets for selling cigarettes to a minor, owner Jeff Gural now says that both Tioga Downs and Vernon Downs will no longer sell cigarettes. The 6-month suspension, which began in mid August, does not... Read More.

Back to School!!!

School buses are back on the roads across our listening area today. It is the first day of school for most districts in the Southern Tier. Be sure to give yourself a little extra time and patience this morning as bus drivers... Read More.

Tioga Downs Suspended from Lottery Ticket Sales

Tioga Downs has had its license to sell lottery tickets suspended for six months. Tioga Downs was found to have sold tobacco products to a minor. The license will be automatically reinstated at the end of the suspension, around February 18, 2018.

Today is National Overdose Awareness Day

Today is National Overdose Awareness Day. The Tioga County Allies in Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition will be hosting an event on Saturday, September 2nd from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm at the Tioga County Fair Grounds for Overdose Awareness Day and to kick off... Read More.

Candor Man Sentenced to Ten Years

33-year-old Matthew Williams of Candor has been sentenced to six years in prison with ten years of post-release probation for sexual abuse of a 12-year-old girl. Williams was found guilty in Tompkins County Court last May. He had purchased wine coolers for two twelve-year-olds... Read More.

Cal Harris Files Lawsuit in Federal Court

Cal Harris has filed a lawsuit in federal court alleging wrong doing on the part of multiple people in the investigation and prosecution of charges against him in the death of his wife Michelle. Among the people named in the suit are former Tioga... Read More.

Kayakers Flood Susquehanna

The Susquehanna River was flooded in Owego on Saturday... this time, with kayakers. The first ever Kaying for a Kure event was held to raise money for local breast cancer fighter Jocelyn Kline and Traci’s Hope. The event started with a 10am... Read More.

Tioga Downs to Hold Three Job fairs

Tioga Downs new 161 room hotel, restaurant, and spa are coming along nicely. They are set to open in November. To prepare, Tioga Downs is holding several job fairs to ramp up their operation. The job fairs will be held beginning today... Read More.

Arrest Made in Owego Arson

Owego Police have one man in custody, charged with arson, after a Sunday afternoon shed fire in the village. The Owego Fire Department responded to 255 Front Street in the village around 12:35 pm. Authorities said the "ice house"--a building used for storage,... Read More.