Storms Bring Power Outages To Area

Several homes and businesses across the Southern Tier lost power during yesterday afternoon's thunderstorms. Tioga County was hit the hardest in the Southern Tier, with just under 2,000 outages reported, mostly in Spencer, Barton, and Candor. There were 693 outages in Chemung County, mostly... Read More.

Jobs Increase In Binghamton Area

According to the New York State Department of Labor, the greater Binghamton area has seen an increase in jobs. From March to April, the area added nearly 800 new jobs. Officials say increases in job numbers are common in the spring and summer as... Read More.

Southern Tier Red Cross To Assist In Oklahoma

After the tragic devastation left in the wake of a tornado in Moore, Oklahoma, the Red Cross of the Southern Tier expects to get the call to help assist in the clean-up. Volunteers in the Rochester area got the call to leave on Wednesday... Read More.

Apalachin Fire Districts Passes State Audit

The Apalachin Fire District's financial policies and procedures received a passing grade following an audit by the state Comptroller's Office. The office reported the district's board of fire commissioners have adopted and adequately used the state's required purchasing, investment, and code of ethics policies.... Read More.

NWS Issues Severe Thunderstorm Watch Until 9PM Tonight

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch that will remain in effect until 900 PM EDT The New York counties included are: Albany Allegany Broome Cattaraugus Cayuga Chautauqua Chemung Chenango Columbia Cortland Delaware Dutchess Erie Fulton Genesee Greene Hamilton Herkimer Livingston Madison Monroe... Read More.

Food Bank of the Southern Tier Receives Grant

The Food Bank of the Southern Tier received thousands of dollars for additional funding. The Food Bank was one of 40 winners in Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together Initiative. Winners each received a $45,000 grant. A total of 120 food banks across the country competed.... Read More.

SBA Honors Several Local Businesses

Several area businesses including one from Tioga County were honored by the Small Business Administration earlier this month. Northeast Implements, a division of Klett Enterprises, owned by Charles Klett of Owego’s Southside, was one of 23 businesses honored statewide with an Excellence Award... Read More.

New York To Pay Owner's Share Of Flood Buyouts

New York State will pay the owner's share of buyouts to properties damaged by tropical storms Irene and Lee. Governor Cuomo announced the state's decision on Monday. Over 1,100 properties across 17 counties, including Tioga and Broome, are expected to be bought out through FEMA... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Demonstrates F-35's Interactive Cockpit

Lockheed Martin in Owego held a demonstration on Monday of their F-35 Lightning II interactive cockpit. Local officials, including Congressmen Tom Reed and Richard Hanna, were on hand for the company's demonstration, which highlighted the F-35's role in protecting national security. Aviation Systems Vice... Read More.