Features of New Owego Elementary

As Owego Elementary students were welcomed to their new school on Wednesday, Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell was eager to share some of the features of the new facility. With the ability to design a building from scratch, special care was taken to ensure that... Read More.

Tioga County football players named all-state

Several Tioga County football players were selected to Class B, C and D all-state teams.In Class B, Waverly quarterback Peyton Miller and Owego receiver Will Gladney were named to the first team. Owego all-purpose player Patrick Bilbrey was named to the second team. Three... Read More.

Proposed Tioga-Owego Fire District Voted Down

The decision on whether to create a fire district in the Village of Owego will not be moving forward. Village of Owego Trustees voted down the motion to send the proposal to a public referendum vote in March. The creation of a fire district... Read More.

OES to Welcome Students Tomorrow

After attending classes at various locations for five years, Owego Elementary students will all be back together under one roof starting tomorrow. The new Owego Elementary School is now complete. A parade including all of Owego-Apalachin's school busses, as well as police and fire... Read More.

Tioga County Officials Sworn Into Office

Several Tioga County officials were sworn into office yesterday morning. Incoming County Clerk Andrea Klett was sworn in, as well as several new County Legislators, including District 1 Legislator Richard Huttleston, and District 4 Legislator Loretta Sullivan. Returning District 2 Legislator and Chairwoman Martha... Read More.

DOT Announces Use of New Plows

The Department of Transportation has released information on its recent addition of 62 new snowplows to its statewide fleet. Twelve of those snowplows will be put to use right here in the Southern Tier. The new plows are 70 feet in length, and have... Read More.

New Owego Elementary School to Open Doors in January

*WEBO Morning Show Interview with OA Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell on 12/22/2015* Owego Elementary students will attend classes in the brand-new Owego Elementary School on Jan. 6. Owego-Apalachin CSD Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell was a special guest on the WEBO Morning Show on Tuesday,... Read More.

State Championship Banner Unveiled for OFA Volleyball Team

Owego Free Academy unveiled the state championship banner for the volleyball team yesterday. The event included several speakers and finished with a special intersquad scrimmage among team members.Not only did the volleyball team finish as undefeated state champions, but they also were recognized a... Read More.

Fire Erupts in Village of Owego Home

A woodstove is believed to be the cause of a fire in the Village of Owego last night. The fire erupted at a home on Fulton Street. Flames affected the first floor, exterior and attic of the residence. There was only one resident in... Read More.

Tioga Downs to Hold Banquet for Tioga Tigers

To Celebrate the Tioga Tiger's football team being declared New York State Champions for the first time in school history, Tioga Downs will be holding a special banquet today from 5-9PM. The banquet is being held for 240 students, family members, and school staff.... Read More.

Economic Development Projects Take Hold in Tioga County

Tioga County is busy with several different economic development projects. LeeAnn Tinney, the county's Director of Economic Development & Planning, was a guest on today's WEBO Morning Show. Tinney gave us an update on the timeline for the Tioga Downs expansion project. She also noted... Read More.