No Injuries in Weltonville Home Fire

A mobile home was destroyed by fire this morning, according to the Weltonville Fire Department. Firefighters responded just before 8 a.m. to 4510 West Creek Road for a report of a fully involved structure fire. According to Weltonville Assistant Chief John Wahl,... Read More.

Harris Jury Hears Rebuttal Witnesses

The prosecution finished calling rebuttal witnesses yesterday in the third Cal Harris murder trial. They called its fifth rebuttal witness, Donna Kalled, a records custodian for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Then they called their sixth and final rebuttal... Read More.

April 18-25 is National Infant Immunization Week

April 18th-25th is National Infant Immunization Week. Chickenpox, Influenza, Measles, Mumps, Whooping Cough, and more are preventable with vaccinations administered to newborns through six-year-olds, according to the Tioga County Health Department. The Public Health Department in Owego administers these vaccinations and encourages... Read More.

Owego Family Loses Five Pets in House Fire

A family lost five pets in a fire at a home in the Village of Owego yesterday afternoon. Owego, Tioga Center, Newark Valley, Apalachin and Campville fire departments responded to 93 West Ave around 2 p.m. A woman who lives there with her... Read More.

Congressman Reed Visits Sanmina

U.S. Congressman Tom Reed was given the grand tour of Sanmina Science Corporation yesterday. Sanmina is best known for designing and producing cutting-edge technology like the circuit boards found in cell phones. The local branch in Owego has been growing bigger in... Read More.

Harris Defense Rests Its Case

The defense rested its case yesterday at 3 p.m. as the third Cal Harris murder trial entered its eleventh week of testimony. After the defense called its thirteenth witness in the afternoon, it said it had no other witnesses or evidence to submit... Read More.

DOT to Hold Public Hearing in Owego Tuesday Night

The New York State Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting tomorrow night at 6:30 regarding planned construction projects in 2015 for the Village of Owego and Town of Owego. The meeting will be held at Tioga Opportunities, at 9 Sheldon Guile... Read More.

Harris Trial to Begin Eleventh Week on Monday

Cal Harris' defense team will continue making its case when the eleventh week of testimony begins Monday morning in Schoharie County Court. The jury heard yesterday from Kevin Tubbs and Julie Brinkman, who both completed their testimony. Tubbs claims he saw Michele... Read More.

Judge Makes Several Rulings in Cal Harris Trial

In the third Cal Harris murder trial, Judge George Bartlett spent the day deciding how many more defense witnesses can testify. The jury spent the day yesterday without ever stepping foot in the courtroom – except to be dismissed at 4:15 p.m. ... Read More.