Eleven Receive 'Real Heroes' Honors

A handful of local heroes were honored for their actions Thursday morning. Eleven residents of the Southern Tier were honored at the 4th Annual Real Heroes Breakfast hosted by the American Red Cross at the Holiday Inn Arena. Owego firefighter Lieutenant Daniel Gavin was honored... Read More.

Fire Destroys Owego Home

An Owego home has burned to the ground after a structure fire on Sunday. Just before noon, the call came for a fire at 1511 Dutchtown Road. The fire was reportedly through the roof of the home, and the house was fully engulfed in... Read More.

Cuomo Reiterates Support For Upstate Casinos

Governor Andrew Cuomo reiterated his support for allowing three non-Indian casinos in upstate New York, but said this week he would be open to pushing back the date for a public vote on the proposal until 2014. Cuomo has pushed for the legalization of... Read More.

Owego PBA Conducting Benefit Campaign

The Owego Police Benevolent Association is now conducting their Annual Benefit Campaign. The Owego PBA will be utilizing Community Advertising, and accepting donations, which can be mailed to PO Box 275 Owego, NY, or dropped off at the Owego Police Department. If you have... Read More.

Owego Little League Opens Season

The Owego Little League will open its 62nd season on Saturday. The festivities will begin with a parade, opening ceremonies and the playing of 14 games. The annual parade steps off at 8:30 a.m. from the Owego Police Station on Temple Street and travels... Read More.

Nichol's Kirby Park Re-Opens

The Village of Nichols' historic Kirby Park will officially re-open on Saturday. The park suffered in the wake of Tropical Storm Lee, but over $153,000 in federal and state funding, local business grants and donations, and community contributions have allowed the park to be... Read More.

Irene Graven Officially Announces For Tioga County DA

As expected, acting Tioga County District Attorney Irene Graven officially announced on Tuesday that she will run in this fall's Republican primary for DA. Graven announced her candidacy on Tuesday outside the Owego courthouse. She took over as the Tioga County District Attorney in... Read More.

Foster Valley Bridge Closing May 13th

The Town of Owego Highway Department will be closing the bridge on Foster Valley Road beginning May 13 for demolition and reconstruction. Closure is not expected to be more than four weeks. Detours will be put in place after the temporary bridge is removed.... Read More.

Binghamton Man Charged With Criminal Trespass In Owego

A Binghamton man has been charged after forcing his way into an Owego home on Friday. 28-year-old Heath Woodruff of Brooks Avenue in Binghamton has been charged with assault and criminal trespass according to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office. Woodruff reportedly forced his way... Read More.

Owego CVS Robber Facing Additional Charges

The man accused of robbing the Owego CVS store, and two other Southern Tier businesses in February is now facing more charges. 62-year old John Malowsky of Attica is accused of robbing Maurices Clothing Store in Big Flats on February 26th. His indictment states... Read More.

Local Wendy's Donate $5,000 To The Red Cross

Local Wendy's restaurants have donated over $5,000 to the American Red Cross. During March, which was Red Cross Month, 17 Wendy's restaurants across the Southern Tier area stepped up their efforts to raise money for the non-profit organization. Customers raised the money for the... Read More.

Waverly Student Undergoes Brain Surgery

After over two years of continuous seizures, multiple brain surgeries, and numerous hospital visits, a nine-year-old from Lockwood is hoping that surgery on Thursday will have put his frequent seizures to rest. Candon Westervelt underwent an 8 to 10 hour brain surgery Thursday at Johns... Read More.