Update: Space Heater Causes Fatal Barton House Fire

Area Agencies are investigating a fatal structure fire that occurred early this morning at a Town of Barton residence. The Waverly Barton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 26 Blanket Street in the Town of Barton at about 4AM. Upon arrival, the Fire Department... Read More.

Fire in the Town of Barton

The Waverly-Barton Fire Company responded to another working structure fire this morning at 25 Blanket Street around 4 o’clock in the Town of Barton.  Firefighters found an occupant inside the single-family dwelling and began performing CPR.  That individual was transported to the hospital.  No... Read More.

Owego's People's Voice Party Discusses Platform

The People's Voice Party gathered Wednesday at Draper Park to talk about its platform. Melody Patterson, Nathan Kennedy and Jason Fritz are party members running for trustee positions on the village board. A few of their major ideas are unity in village government and all its... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Hits Helicopter System Milestone

Lockheed Martin has successfully delivered the 300th Common Cockpit, the nerve center for every multi-mission helicopter in the U.S. Navy fleet, aboard an MH-60S. The Common Cockpit is the hub of all activity aboard MH-60R and MH-60S aircraft. Four large, flat-panel, multi-function, night-vision-compatible, color display screens... Read More.

Early Morning Fire in Waverly Home

Waverly Barton firefighters were called to a house fire at 135 Howard Street in Waverly early Tuesday morning. When firefighters arrived, heavy fire was showing from the rear of the two story, single family home. There were no injuries to occupants or emergency crews. The Tioga County... Read More.

Cause of Waverly House Fire Determined

An electrical problem on the back porch was the cause of a fire Friday night in Waverly. The home at 15 Lincoln Avenue had extensive smoke damage. Firefighters from Waverly - Barton, Chemung, Sayre, and Athens responded. The family of four was able to evacuate safely; there... Read More.

Tioga County United Way Misses Fundraising Goal

The Tioga County United Way is about $30,000 short of their $330,000 goal for 2011. They are responsible for helping fund many human service programs throughout the county from food pantries to after school programs. This is the second year the Tioga County United Way has... Read More.