NYC Man Arrested On Heroin Charges In Owego

Toga County Sheriff Gary Howard is putting drug dealers on notice. This comes after multiple unconfirmed reports of heroin related fatalities, indicating a possible increase in drug activity, and maybe even the presence of Fentanyl (fen-ten-all) laced heroin in our area.The Sheriff's Office... Read More.

NYC Man Arrested for Drugs in Owego

A New York City man was arrested in Owego this morning after he was found to be in possession of several packets of heroin. 28-year-old Donnell Grant was pulled over in his rental car for a vehicle traffic violation. After police discovered that he... Read More.

Tioga Chamber’s Annual Dinner Is Tonight

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce will kick off its celebration of its 95th year when it hosts its annual Dinner and Silent Auction tonight. The sold-out event will be held at the Owego Treadway and recognizes the achievements and contributions of both individuals... Read More.

Winter Storm Warning In Effect Until 7PM Wednesday

A winter storm warning remains in effect in our area until seven o'clock this evening. Snowfall is expected to taper off into the afternoon, with snow becoming lighter in the afternoon before turning into flurries by the evening. Temperatures are expected to remain in... Read More.

NYSEG Warns Of Past Due Charges Scam

NYSEG has learned of fraudulent activities where customers are contacted by email, phone, or in person, and asked to pay current or past due charges. Any payments then can end up with the scammers. The company has a number of ways to avoid scams,... Read More.

Winter Storm Warning In Effect For Tuesday Evening

A winter storm warning is in effect in our area now through Wednesday evening. Snow is supposed to become heavy around ten o'clock this evening, and snow accumulations could reach ten to fourteen inches. The heaviest snowfall should occur Wednesday morning between 3 and... Read More.

Stormwater Coalition Launches Public Awareness Effort

The Broome-Tioga Stormwater Coalition has announced its launching of a new public awareness campaign to spread the word on how protecting rainwater from pollution is vital in our area. Tioga County Legislative Chair Martha Sauerbrey released a statement to remind residents that rainwater runs... Read More.

Zumbathon Raises Money For Children’s Books

The Family Reading Partnership in Owego looks to provide free books for children in the area, and a zumba event on Saturday at Owego Free Academy was the group's latest initiative to gather reading materials for the youngsters. The nonprofit held its first ever... Read More.

Fire Chief Chip Barnum Remembered

Over the weekend, friends and family of Little Meadows' former fire chief Charles Barnum gathered in Apalachin to bid him farewell. Barnum passed away last Sunday from complications with diabetes at just 38 years old. Barnum had served as the chief of the Little... Read More.

Three Owego Residents Arrested On Narcotics Charges

The New York State Police and the Owego Police Department have arrested three Village of Owego residents following a narcotics search of their second floor apartment at 88 S. Depot Street in Owego.Arrested were 38-year-old William Bish, 28-year-old Michael J. McCarty, and 23-year-old James... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin Foundation Seeks Grant Applications

The Owego-Apalachin Foundation for Excellence in Education has announced that they will be accepting grant applications now through the end of February. Ideas for grants can be submitted by students, teachers, staff, parents, residents, businesses, or agencies. The foundation is looking for grant proposals... Read More.