Waverly Mulls Out-of-District Students Decision

The Waverly Central School District's Board of Education authorized the school to move forward with a memorandum of agreement with the Waverly Teacher's Association which allows children of teachers living outside the district to attend Waverly schools. The association has been pushing for the... Read More.

Spencer Fire Department Treasurer Allegedly Stole Thousands

New York State Troopers say that the treasurer of the Spencer Volunteer Fire Department stole thousands of dollars from the department. State Police arrested 33-year-old Jennifer Grier after she is accused of taking money from the Spencer Fire Department beginning in 2011. She allegedly... Read More.

F.S. Lopke Truck Overturns on Route 26

An F.S. Lopke Rock Products 18-wheeler overturned on Route 26 this morning, causing the driver to be trapped within the truck. The incident took place shortly after nine o'clock on the Route 26 South ramp onto Route 434. The driver was trapped in the... Read More.

Waterman Center Now Certified Wildlife Habitat

The Waterman Conservation Education Center on Hilton Road in Apalachin has announced that it has been deemed a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. The federation has celebrates the Waterman Center's efforts to create a garden space that improves habitat for a... Read More.

Village of Owego May Add Restrictions to Sex Offenders

The Village of Owego could be looking to restrict where registered sex offenders can live in the village. Ward 2 Trustee Earl Hartman and former mayor John Loftus are looking for a law that prevent sex offenders from living within certain distances that could... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin District Dealing with $2 Million Deficit

At a budget meeting for the Owego-Apalachin School District on Monday night, the district announced it's looking at close to a $2 million deficit. Teacher and staff layoffs are currently on the proposal, and Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell said that the school board decided... Read More.

Arrest Comes Following Waverly Robberies

A Waverly man has been arrested by Waverly Police for his alleged connection to a string of burglaries within the village. 27-year-old Christopher Henson has been charged with two counts of felony burglary and one count of criminal possession of a controlled substance. He... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin District Holding Two Budget Hearings

The Owego-Apalachin School District is holding two hearings on their 2014-2015 budget this week. The first budget hearing starts at 7:30 tonight in the Apalachin Elementary School cafeteria, with the second meeting being held Wednesday at 7:30 in the Owego Free Academy Large Group... Read More.

Tioga Downs Enjoys 7th Annual Derby Fest

Tioga Downs in Nichols held one of its most exciting weekends of the season when it kicked off its 9th season of live harness racing with the racino's 7th annual Derby Fest. The event coincided with the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Those in attendance... Read More.

Tioga County Rural Ministry Hosts “Soap for Hope”

Throughout the month of May, the Tioga County Rural Ministry will be holding its Soap for Hope program, in which bins will be set up throughout Owego to collect personal hygiene products for those in need. The ministry's Sister Mary O'Brien said that a... Read More.

Tioga County Business Helps in Ford Trucks Campaign

A Tioga County business, who recently won a $2.4 million contract to provide wood chippers in the State of Minnesota, is now heading to L.A.  Northeast Implement in Spencer has been asked by a company representing the Ford Motor Company and their Heavy Duty... Read More.