OFD Cited For Six Violations

The Village of Owego has been cited by the Public Employee Safety and Health Office, which is New York State's version of OSHA. Owego Village Mayor Kevin Millar announced this morning that the Owego Fire Department was cited for 6 violations found during... Read More.

Lockheed Receives Contract For Rescue Helicopters

The Air Force has announced plans to award a $5.5 billion contract for 112 combat rescue helicopters early next year to Sikorsky Aircraft in partnership with Lockheed Martin. The contract would provide a major economic boost to the Owego facility of Lockheed, with about... Read More.

Senator Libous Fighting Closure Of Psychiatric Centers

Governor Andrew Cuomo has put forth a plan for the state to consolidate several psychiatric centers and create regional locations, a plan which would close the Binghamton Psychiatric Center and the Broome Developmental Center, among others. The plan has been met with strong opposition... Read More.

Tioga County United Way Facing Economic Challenges

The Tioga United Way is facing economic challenges as they take part in their 2013-2014 campaign. The United Way in Tioga County released a statement saying that without an increase in participation in the second half of their campaign, the financial support they offer... Read More.

Tioga Downs Breaks Ground On Phase 1 Project

Just two weeks after Proposition 1 passed, Tioga Downs broke ground and celebrated as they kicked off phase one of a large scale construction project. Phase one involves building a three story parking garage with 275 parking spaces that will connect to the... Read More.

OFA Girls Win Volleyball State Championship

For only the third time in the school district's history, the Owego Free Academy is home to a state champion team. The Girls Varsity Volleyball team returned home last night from the state tournament in Glens Falls where they spent the weekend playing... Read More.

Vestal Woman Arrested Under Leandra's Law

A Leandra's Law arrest was made in Tioga County on Friday. State Police say a Vestal woman was driving drunk with kids in her van. 36-year-old Elizabeth Borst of Vestal is charged with aggravated DWI. Police say she hit a stationary... Read More.

Lockheed Martin May Transfer Jobs To Owego

Lockheed Martin plans to close or consolidate many of its facilities, a move that would impact thousands of jobs across the country. Some of those jobs could be transferred locally. The company made the announcement Thursday. Sites in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Arizona... Read More.

Two OFA Football Records Set This Season

Congratulations are in order for an Owego Free Academy duo that set a number of records for the football team this season. Quarterback Brandon Morris, a senior, set the school's all-time record for passing yards in a season, completing 85 of 170 passes for... Read More.