Rollover Closes Route 79 At Tioga County Line

A portion of Route 79 was closed overnight Tuesday after a tractor-trailer rollover in northwest Broome County. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the crash that happened on Route 79 at the intersection of Popple Hill Road. One of the vehicles... Read More.

Second Entity Hoping To Build Southern Tier Casino

As voting draws near for next week's casino referendum to allow non-Indian casinos in upstate New York, it's becoming more clear that Tioga Downs will not be the only entity vying for the Southern Tier's casino license. Proposition #1 will allow for an amendment... Read More.

Remebrance Service Held For Milton Jump

The man who was killed last week during an altercation on Thorn Hollow Road was remembered by friends and family on Monday. Calling hours for 39-year-old Milton Jump of Owego were held at Estey, Munroe, and Fahey Funeral Home at 15 Park Street... Read More.

Heat Tape Caused Tioga Barn Fire

Around 9:30 Thursday morning, a fire took place along Ellis Creek Road in the Town of Tioga. Fire crews from Hallsey Valley and Tioga were called to the scene for a barn fire. The barn was once a goat barn, but it's been confirmed... Read More.

Berkshire Fire: Benefit Dinner Set For Tonight

We have more information on a fire we reported on earlier in the week that took place in the Town of Berkshire. The house and garage that caught fire belonged to the Berkshire Fire Department's Assistant Fire Chief, Ken Bean. The house was a... Read More.

BREAKING NEWS: Homicide in Town of Tioga

Just after 8 o'clock last night the Tioga County Sheriff's Office responded to a reported stabbing at 281 Thorn Hollow Road.  Upon arrival deputies found the body of 39-year-old Milton Jump, who had been stabbed once with a kitchen knife.  The incident was... Read More.

Voters Overwhelmingly Approve New Owego Elementary School

Voters in the Owego-Apalachin School District overwhelmingly voted in favor of two propositions Tuesday, allowing the district to issue serial bonds, along with using money from its capital reserve fund. Both propositions unofficially passed with about an 80 percent approval rate. The tallies will become... Read More.

Owego Elementary Referendum Vote Is Today

The referendum vote for a new Owego Elementary School will take place today from noon to 8 p.m. Polling places will be at Apalachin Elementary School and Owego Free Academy. Voters will vote on two propositions, including the authorization of borrowing $9.6... Read More.

Polls Show Support For Casino Bill

The most recent polls in New York State show a growth in support for the amendment to the state constitution to expand casino gambling. Proposition #1, which voters will be able to vote on next month, will determine whether or not non-Indian-owned, Las Vegas-style... Read More.

Missing Nichols Man Found Safe And Sound

The search for a missing man in Nichols has been cancelled. 77-year-old Edward Mills, who reportedly suffers from dementia, went missing from his West River Road home yesterday between 3:30 and 5:30 in the afternoon. The man was located shortly after 7... Read More.