Power Outage Affects Thousands

A widespread power outage in Broome and Tioga Counties is the second in less than a week. Just after 5:30PM yesterday, an equipment failure at a electric substation on Riverside Drive in Johnson City, left 7,400 NYSEG customers without power for about an hour.... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin Receives Funding from FEMA

After a push by US Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, the Owego-Apalachin School District will finally be receiving their second and final check from FEMA . This check comes from FEMA to help relocate and rebuild some of the school district's facilities after... Read More.

NYSEG Awards Grant to Upstate Shredding

Upstate Shredding in Owego has been awarded an economic grant check from NYSEG. This grant from New York State Electric and Gas comes after Upstate Shredding installed a new $1.7 Million 9000 horse power motor into their mega shredder. This new motor allowed for... Read More.

WEBO Weekend Sports Report Sept. 11-13, 2015

The Owego football team held off a late Johnson City rally and spoiled the Wildcats first-ever night home game as the Indians prevailed 28-20 Friday in a game heard live on WEBO.Patrick Bilbrey was the man again for Owego, catching two long passes for... Read More.

Fire Crews Respond to Blaze in Candor

A home in Candor is believed to be a total loss after a fire yesterday afternoon. The home at the corner of State Route 96 and Kelsey Road in Candor was seen with smoke billowing from it by neighbors, who then called 911. No... Read More.

Tioga County Primary Results

Primaries were held across New York State yesterday, including right here in Tioga County. A total of 1,294 votes were casted for Tioga County Clerk. Candidate Andrea Klett won the majority with 857 votes. Elections for Town Officials were also held throughout the county:... Read More.

Cause of Halsey Valley Road Fire Determined

The cause of the fire which engulfed a home on Halsey Valley Road late Wednesday night has been determined. Fire investigators say that a faulty extension cord is to blame. The fire displaced three residents, including a mother and two adult children. Four fire... Read More.

Structure Fire in Tioga County

Four fire departments were called to a house fire late last night in the Town of Tioga. The call came in for a fully-involved structure fire at 1607 Halsey Valley Road just after 11PM. Fire officials are still investigating the cause of the blaze.... Read More.

Owego 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

The Owego Fire Department will host a remembrance ceremony tomorrow morning to mark the 14th anniversary of 9/11.The service will begin at 8:46 a.m. at the Fireman's Statue and Fountain on the north lawn of the Tioga County Courthouse. Owego Fire Chief Dan Gavin says... Read More.

Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce Backs Tioga Downs

As the Tioga Downs casino license proposal moves further along in the state gaming commission's evaluation process, Tioga Downs is receiving more and more support from local residents, businesses, and organizations. Most recently, the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce released a statement stating, quote... Read More.

Nationwide Scam Receiving Local Attention

A nationwide phone scam has local police warning residents. According to Pennsylvania State authorities, victims of the scam are being called by a person claiming to work for the IRS. The caller has a foreign accent most of the time, and has manipulated their... Read More.

United Way Expands 2-1-1 Services

The United Way will soon be expanding its 2-1-1 call service into additional counties. Currently, residents in Broome, Chenango, and Tioga counties can dial 2-1-1, and a United Way representative will connect them with the social services they need, such as food, or shelter.... Read More.