Akshar announces $320K in grants for police, fire

Senator Fred Akshar held a press conference this morning to announce that 24 state grants totaling $320,000 will be awarded to police and fire agencies in his district. The largest grants were awarded for $50,000 each to the Johnson City and Norwich Police Departments.... Read More.

TC Sheriff’s Office joins OffenderWatch

Tioga County residents have a new online resource to find out where sex offenders live. The Sheriff's Office has now joined over 5,000 law enforcement agencies with the public notification website OffenderWatch. The website enables residents to search for potentially dangerous sex offenders and... Read More.

Bio-energy plant opens at Lockheed Martin in Owego

A bio-energy plant was unveiled at Lockheed Martin in Owego yesterday. The plant is the first of its kind in the world. It converts solid wastes into renewable energy. While the plant can make use of a wide variety of solid materials as fuel,... Read More.

Car found in pond in Richford

A car was found partially submerged in a pond in Richford last night. Scanner reports indicate that the car was submerged in a pond off of Creamery Road. According to first responders on scene, no one was found in the vehicle when they arrived.... Read More.

Waverly receives first insurance check following DPW fire

Following a fire which completely destroyed its Department of Public Works Building late last month, the Village of Waverly has received the first check from its insurance company. The first check is written for the amount of $50,000. With that money, the village plans... Read More.

Owego to dedicate 9/11 memorial on Sunday

The Town of Owego will hold a special ceremony on Sunday to dedicate the new 9/11 Memorial in Hickories Park. Sunday's ceremony will begin at 8:30am to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the first plane hitting the World Trade Center on Sept. 11,... Read More.

Five-year anniversary of Flood of 2011

It has been five years since the Flood of 2011. Wednesday marked the day the rain started falling around the area and Thursday was the day most people woke up to see the floodwaters throughout downtown Owego. They wouldn't recede for a few days, causing massive... Read More.

Fire damages Wit’s End in Nichols

Fire damaged the kitchen of Wit’s End in Nichols yesterday. A structure fire was reported at the bar/restaurant around 1pm. Nichols firefighters were dispatched to the scene and requested mutual aid from Tioga Center. Scanner reports say the fire was contained to the kitchen... Read More.

Cal Harris sentenced in village court Wednesday

Cal Harris was sentenced in Village of Owego Court this morning after being found guilty of harassment. Harris was given a conditional discharge as long as he completes an anger management course,  pays a $100 fine, and stays away from the man he was... Read More.

Issue surrounding Owego memorial going national

An issue surrounding the new Town of Owego 9/11 Memorial is going national. The memorial inscription identifies the perpetrators of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001 as "Islamic Terrorists." Some people have taken offense with that description of the attackers, and the issue will... Read More.

Tioga Downs breaks ground on hotel

Tioga Downs officially broke ground on their new hotel project this morning. The 161-room hotel is the last major addition to the property as they expand into the Tioga Downs Resort and Casino. It will be built next to the parking garage. The hotel... Read More.