Tioga Downs Receives Tax Abatement Approval

Local officials met last night to decide whether or not they will grant a tax abatement package which would allow Tioga Downs to construct a six-story hotel and convention center. The Tioga county Industrial Development Agency's Board of Directors considered a resolution which would authorize... Read More.

Barton Man Arrested for Harassment

Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies have arrested a Barton man. 26-year-old Joshua Vanderpool of Old Barton Road was arrested on Friday and charged with Harassment according to a press release. This charge resulted from a domestic incident where Vanderpool allegedly punched the victim several... Read More.

Motocross Track Draws Crowd to Town Board meeting

A debate over a motocross track drew a full crowd to the Owego Town Board meeting. For nearly two hours Tuesday, residents headed to the microphone during the public comment period over whether trustees will issue the track a special permit. The owner... Read More.

Candor Man Arrested for Threatening EMS Personnel

The Tioga County Sheriff's Office is reporting an incident involving emergency medical responders in Candor. 44-year-old James Rice of Stowell Avenue in Candor was arrested after he allegedly threatened Candor EMS personnel with a knife after a disagreement. The incident happened on Sunday February,... Read More.

Newark Valley Man Arrested

A Newark Valley man has been arrested for holding a woman against her will, and endangering the welfare of a child. 27-year-old Randy Cottrill Jr. was arrested by Tioga County Sheriff's Deputies after allegedly disabling the residence’s telephone while a female subject attempted to dial... Read More.

NYSEG To Add Surcharge for the Cayuga Generator

NYSEG customers will see a small surcharge added to their bills to keep a nearby power plant in business. The added fee will cover the operating costs for the Cayuga Generating Facility. The Tompkins County plant was set to shut down in January, but... Read More.

No Injuries in Owego House Fire

A house fire in Owego kept firefighters and neighbors up until around 4 o'clock this morning. The fire started just before 1 AM, at 20 Academy Street. Firefighters evacuated some of the neighboring homes on the street. Fire investigators and additional... Read More.

Busy Week for Tioga County Police

It's been a busy week for crime fighters in Tioga County, after a meth lab bust on Tuesday, and a CVS Pharmacy robbery on Wednesday. Now, local law enforcement officials are adding a third high profile case, to what's seemingly been a week of early... Read More.

Update on Robbery of Owego CVS Pharmacy

More information has been released on the robbery that took place in Owego last night. Police responded to the CVS Pharmacy at the corner of Main and Park Streets in Owego around 7:30 last night. As the first deputy arrived on scene, a man matching the... Read More.

Meth Lab Bust in Newark Valley

Six people have been arrested following their involvement in a meth lab broken up by police on Tuesday. The New York State Police, Tioga County Sheriff's Office, Owego and Vestal Police, as well as the DEA were all involved in the seizure of the... Read More.

Deadline for Hydrofracking Decision Has Passed

The deadline for Governor Cuomo to reach a decision on whether to allow hydrofracking has come and gone. The Joint Landowners Coalition of New York is planning to move forward and sue the state because they say their rights as landowners have been taken... Read More.