Owego has a new police chief

The Village of Owego has a new police chief. Michael Telfer was sworn in this morning as the new part-time chief. He replaces Karen Vinti, who retired as the full-time chief after the Strawberry Festival. The new part-time position calls for a 20-hour... Read More.

Tioga Hardwoods to expand

Tioga Hardwoods will expand their operations in Berkshire after receiving an Empire State Development grant. The $1.6 million expansion project includes the addition of new machinery and equipment at their manufacturing facility that will lead to increased production and the retention of 40 employees.... Read More.

Good Samaritan rescues woman from jumping off bridge

A Good Samaritan rescued a woman from jumping off the Court Street Bridge in Owego Saturday night. The Owego Police Department says a woman crossed the railing in an attempt to jump off the bridge around 10:30pm. A civilian walking nearby saw the... Read More.

Tioga County’s Summer Meals Program

Fifteen different sites are on the list of locations where children and youths can get free meals for several weeks this summer while their school cafeterias are closed. Each site has different dates and times when the free meals will be served to children... Read More.

500 without power in Owego after Sunday storm

More than 500 people are still without power in the Village of Owego this morning after a severe thunderstorm brought down a large tree on Main Street around 8:45pm last night. The tree came down near St. Patrick's Church, bringing with it wires, utility... Read More.

OPD Chief Karen Vinti retires

Village of Owego Police Chief Karen Vinti is now officially retired after the conclusion of this year's Strawberry Festival. Vinti announced her retirement in April after 27 years with the department. She was appointed chief after the Flood of 2011 and wanted to stay... Read More.

Strawberry Fest Block Party Preview, visit with Stone Senate

Downtown Owego will celebrate the 37th-annual Strawberry Festival this weekend. The two-day event begins with tonight's annual Block Party on Front, Lake, and Church Streets. Tonight will include the Strawberry Shortcake One Mile Fun Run and the Strawberry Shake 5K Run/Walk from the... Read More.

Lake Street fencing coming down

The fencing along the sidewalks of Lake Street in Owego will come down today just in time for this weekend's Strawberry Festival. SUEZ has completed their portion of the project, meaning that the old water pipes have been replaced under the street. The holes... Read More.