Spiedie-Eating Competition Coming to Tioga Downs

Tioga Downs in Nichols is set to hold the first-ever World Chicken Spiedie-Eating Competition. Next weekend Tioga Downs will host the 10-minute, all-you-can-eat contest with competitive eaters, including World Champion Joey Chestnut.The competition will be sanctioned by Major League Eating with many of... Read More.

Brides by the River Returns to Owego

The Pumpelly House Estate is a scenic bed and breakfast on Front Street in Owego, but for one day later this month, wedding services in the area will be taking center stage. Brides by the River is a bridal showcase at the Pumpelly House... Read More.

Tractor Trailer Spills 75 Gallons of Fuel in Nichols

A tractor trailer spilled close to 75 gallons of diesel fuel on Route 17 last night. According to New York State Police, the driver of the truck veered onto the shoulder in the passing lane and started to jack-knife. The driver was able to... Read More.

NYSEG and Lockheed Martin Teaming Together

NYSEG and Lockheed Martin are working together to test a new approach to assessing electrical damage following storms. Lockheed Martin will use a low-flying helicopter to take videos of any possible damage and gather detailed information. The companies hope that this method could lead... Read More.

Upstate Shredding Continues to Expand

Upstate Shredding has announced yet another acquisition of a metal recycling facility. The latest purchase by Upstate Shredding is Eastside Metals & Recycling Corporation in Fort Ann, New York, in the Glens Falls area. As with most of the purchases by the company, it... Read More.

Copper Theft from Home Central in Owego

Owego Police have announced the arrest of two Apalachin residents for the theft of copper from Home Central in Owego. 34-year-old Daniel Jackson is facing a felony count of grand larceny in the fourth degree, and 23-year-old Caitlyn Covey is facing a petit larceny... Read More.

Tioga County Calling for Transportation Change

Tioga County leaders are hoping the state will change its mind on the recent changes to Medicaid transportation funding. The Tioga County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday to send a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo and the state Department of Health, among... Read More.

Berkshire Company Gets $230K From NYSEG

A manufacturer in Berkshire received a grant worth hundreds of thousands to help expand its business. Tioga Hardwoods received a check from NYSEG on Tuesday morning worth $230,000. The money will help offset the cost of the company's new kilns, saws, and stacking equipment,... Read More.

Waverly Fire Victim Transferred to Lehigh Valley

More information has been released regarding the woman seriously injured in a fire in Waverly on Sunday. Jamie Miccio, of Gillett, Pennsylvania, an employee at the newly opened Sisters Family Restaurant in Waverly, opened up the restaurant and turned on the grill to pre-heat... Read More.

Waverly Fire Severely Burns Woman

Waverly Police responded to a fire with injuries reported on Sunday. The fire took place at the Sister's Family Restaurant at 2 North Chemung Street, and upon arrival, police found a female suffering severe burns lying on the ground outside the restaurant . The... Read More.