Owego Woman Arrested for Embezzling $70,000

Following a two month long investigation into alleged embezzlement, an Owego woman has been arrested on a charge of grand larceny. 47-year-old Denise LeBarron is said to have turned herself in after stealing nearly $70,000 while working as an office manager at Homer C.... Read More.

Waverly Receives $300,000 Grant

The Village of Waverly has just been awarded $300,000 to revitalize the Broad Street area. The money comes as a grant through the New York Main Street program. Owego and Nichols both have received money through this program in years prior. Waverly has applied... Read More.

Cal Harris Attends Preliminary Meeting

Cal Harris was in Schoharie County Court for a preliminary meeting yesterday. The defense and prosecution met to discuss the details in how the case will move forward. Jury selection is scheduled to start on March 28th. This is the fourth murder trial for... Read More.

UE Gives Update on Linnaeus W. West Project

With Owego Elementary students no longer attending classes at Linnaeus W. West, the Union-Endicott School District is continuing in their plan to repurpose the space on Union Center Maine Highway in West Corners. Plans are still being developed to turn the building into an... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Indicted

A Newark Valley man has been indicted on a charge of criminally negligent homicide. 65-year-old Raymond Ellis Sr. was arrested earlier this month after police say he sold drugs to a female who later overdosed. The female was found dead at the Skylark Motel... Read More.

OA School District Holds Budget Forum

The Owego-Apalachin Central School District is looking to increase their budget for this coming school year. The district board held a public budget forum last night where it was announced that the district is looking to increase spending over $430,000. The increase would help... Read More.

Drug Awareness Night in Newark Valley

With drug abuse still a major issue for residents all around the Twin Tiers, a Drug Awareness Night is being held in Newark Valley on Wednesday at 7PM. The community outreach event is being held at the Newark Valley United Church of Christ on... Read More.

OFA Art Students Receive Recognition

Several students from Owego Free Academy were recognized at this year's Scholastic Art Awards. Three OFA students received the highest possible award at the art show. Larissa Hankey, Ethan Ripic, and Lauren Wilson won the Gold Key Award. Additionally, Adam Striley received an honorable... Read More.

NYS Department of Education Releases Graduation Statistics

More New York state students graduated last year than the year before, according to a comprehensive study released by the state's Department of Education this week. Statewide, the graduation rate went up nearly 2 percent from 2014 to 2015. Locally, Binghamton City School District... Read More.

Tioga Downs is Giving Away 2,000 Free Powerball Tickets

Tioga Downs has announced that they will be giving away 2,000 free Powerball tickets today from 9AM to 9PM. This comes as the Powerball jackpot reaches a record breaking $1.5 Billion. One ticket will be given per person on a first come, first serve... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Arrested on Drug Charges

A man from Newark Valley has been arrested after police found a dead woman at the Skylark Motel in Vestal early last month. An autopsy of the deceased woman revealed that she died of a drug overdose. Police say that 65-year-old Raymond Ellis Sr.... Read More.