Tioga Downs Presenting Checks To Nonprofits Today

Tioga Downs in Nichols will be presenting checks today to local nonprofits. The Downs will be making donations to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group, The Food Bank of the Southern Tier, the Tioga County Senior Citizen Foundation, and the Goodwill Theatre. Tioga Downs... Read More.

Ben Weitsman & Sons Partners With Red Cross

The East Coast's largest scrap metal processor, and Southern Tier based company, Ben Weitsman and Son's, is now giving you the opportunity to donate your scrap metal directly to the Red Cross. When you turn in metal, just ask that the payout be... Read More.

School Employee Arrested For Grand Larceny

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office has announced the arrest of a staff member of the Owego-Apalachin School District. 45-year-old Amy Wales of Owego has been charged with Grand Larceny in the 2nd degree. Her arrest comes as a result of a 3-month investigation into... Read More.

Southern Tier Economic Development Award Announced

The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council received an $81.9 million award from the state. The Southern Tier was also named a "top performer" by the state, the second consecutive year that the Southern Tier earned among the top honors. The money given to... Read More.

Australian Navy Takes Delivery Of First Two Helicopters

The Royal Australian Navy accepted its first two MH-60R helicopters during a ceremony Tuesday at Lockheed Martin in Owego. The Australian military has ordered 24 of the helicopters, known as the "Romeo", through the United States Navy. The helicopters are assembled in various locations... Read More.

Tioga County Budget Approved

The Tioga County legislature approved their 2014 budget unanimously in Owego Tuesday night. The budget totals around $70 million - a few million less than last year. The budget calls for an improved IT structure which would make county government seamless and more transparent... Read More.

Catholic Charities Telethon Exceeds Expectations

Catholic Charities exceeded their fundraising goal to help those in need this holiday season. The Harvest for Hunger phone bank calls came ringing in from 5-6:30 p.m. for the last two days. On Wednesday, Catholic Charities raised $10,500. Thursday, they raised $11,070, bringing their... Read More.

CHOW Seeking Food Donations

Members of the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse, or CHOW, say there is a 7.8 million pound need for food in the Southern Tier this holiday season. Currently sources are only receiving 3.1 million pounds, after the Thanksgiving weekend depleted many local food pantries resources.... Read More.

Voters Turn Down BOTH School Merger Proposals

Voters in Spencer-Van Etten and Candor school districts voted down the merger in a straw vote. In Candor, residents voted 574-No to 240-Yes. In Spencer the votes were closer, with 547-No and 307-Yes. The recent study shows a possible $300,000 in savings per... Read More.