Tioga County Sheriff Investigating Owego Stabbing

Early Monday morning, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office investigated a stabbing in Owego. 24-year-old Andrew Tucker of Owego allegedly entered an apartment on Front Street and assaulted the male occupant with a knife. Tucker was arrested and charged with felony burglary and assault charges.... Read More.

Route 17 Repair Update

Route 17 remains closed between Exit 62 (Nichols) and Exit 63 (Lounsberry) to repair damage caused by recent storms. The New York State Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that they hope... Read More.

Village of Owego Voters Reject Two Propositions

Village of Owego residents went to the polls Tuesday to vote on two propositions put up by the Village Board for referendum.One would abolish the Village Justice Court and transfer their responsibilities to the Town of Owego, while the second proposal would make... Read More.

Fire Destroys Front End Loader at Upstate Shredding

Campville Firefighters responded to a fully-involved equipment fire at Upstate Shredding Tuesday morning. It happened just after 9 o'clock. Nobody was injured, but a large industrial front end loader was consumed by fire. Another smaller skid steer also burned. ... Read More.

Tioga County Fair Opens Today

The Tioga County Fair opens today. Gates open at 8AM but the official ribbon cutting will be held at noon by Tioga County Officials. Also at noon, the NYS Sire Stakes will be held on the track with free admission to the... Read More.

Owego to Receive State Grant for LED Lighting

State Senator Fred Akshar and Town of Owego Supervisor Don Castellucci will announce state funding to help convert 529 light fixtures in the Town of Owego to LED this afternoon. This improvement will save taxpayers an estimated $64,008 annually.The event will take place on... Read More.

Village of Owego Residents Go to the Polls Today

Village of Owego residents will go to the polls today to vote on two propositions adopted by the Village Board in June. The first proposal would abolish the Village Justice Court and transfer their responsibilities to the Town of Owego. The second proposal would... Read More.

No Injuries in Upstate Shredding Equipment Fire

Campville Firefighters responded to a fully-involved equipment fire at Upstate Shredding this morning. It happened just after 9 o'clock. Nobody was injured, but a large industrial front end loader was consumed by fire. Another smaller skid steer also burned. Campville... Read More.

Route 17 Repairs to Complete by Labor Day

The New York State DOT has announced that repairs to Route 17 will not be completed until Labor Day.That means the highway will remain closed in BOTH directions between Nichols Exit 62 and Lounsbury Exit 63. Flash flooding wiped out the foundation of... Read More.

Flood Cleanup Continues Throughout Area

Cleanup is expected to continue through the weekend in hard hit areas of the Southern Tier flooded after another torrential rain storm earlier this week.Route 17 remains closed between Nichols Exit 62 and Lounsberry Exit 63.DOT has no update on when the road... Read More.