Waverly Home Heavily Damaged by Fire

A Lincoln Avenue home in Waverly was heavily damaged by fire on Friday night. Firefighters from Waverly - Barton, Chemung, Sayre, and Athens responded. The home suffered extensive smoke damage. No cause has yet been determined.

Owego Seeks Ninth Straight Swimming Class B Win

Owego seeks to defend its Class B swimming title Saturday at the Section 4 swimming championships. The competition starts at 11AM at OFA. The Indians again have a strong team, led by Jake Mendelson in the 200 and 500 freestyles. Owego is going for their ninth straight... Read More.

Waverly Home Destroyed by Fire

An early Thursday morning fire destroyed a home on Loder Street in Waverly. The family was able to evacuate safely. According to fire officials, the probable cause was an electrical fire in the floor of the house. Firefighters from Wavery-Barton, Sayre, and Athens responded to the 2AM... Read More.

Man Without Pants Arrested for Burglary in Candor

Jordan Smoke, of the Akwesasne Indian Reservation, was arrested by New York State Police on Saturday. The 19 year old entered a Candor home at about 4AM. He was naked from the waist down. The homeowner's son was able to detain the man until police arrived. Smoke appeared... Read More.

Arrest Made for False Report of Stolen Vehicle

The Broome County Sheriffs Office has arrested Brian Keefer, 25, of Newark Valley He is accused of making a false report involving his vehicle being stolen. On February 3rd Keefer’s vehicle was discovered burning on Kay Road in the Town of Maine. Upon being contacted Keefer advised... Read More.

Cause of Dugan Road Fire Determined

Fire investigators have determined the cause of the fire that destroyed a home at 399 Dugan Road in Owego. The fire began in a pellet stove and quickly spread from there. The home was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived.

BREAKING: Structure Fire in Candor

As of about 9 a.m. this morning Candor Firfighters are on the scene of a working structure fire at 1100 Ithaca Road in Candor, the Brown residence.  Mutual aide has been called from Weltonville, Spencer, Danby and Owego. Units on scene are reporting a fire in... Read More.