Owego Woman Sentenced in Fatal Crash

An Owego woman was sentenced in court today on charges of first degree vehicular manslaughter and DWI.  20-year-old Kari Bensley was the drunk driver of the SUV that crashed on Montrose Turnpike in Owego last August, killing 18-year-old Viviana Peña and 23-year-old David Ammerman. ... Read More.

Owego Planning Board Cancels February 8th Meeting

A February 8th meeting of the Owego Planning Board to review the proposed Taylor Garbage recycling facility in Apalachin has been cancelled. Taylor needed additional time to make revisions to their proposal. The meeting has not yet been rescheduled.

Tioga Chamber of Commerce Announces Award Winners

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce announced the names of the Community Award recipients at Thursday evening's Annual Dinner. The Beautification Award was presented to the Owego Riverwalk with Mayor Arrington accepting the award. The Community Service Award was presented to the Angels Over Iraq group. The... Read More.

Owego Citizens Party to Announce Candidates

The Owego Citizens Party will announce their candidates for the March Village of Owego elections on Friday, February 4th at the Baker Firemen’s Fountain, Courthouse Square at 9 AM. Party candidates for village Trustee include Jon Boland in the 1st Ward, Earl Hartman and Jim... Read More.

Owego Shooting Called Reckless but Accidental

Tioga County Sheriff's investigator Patrick Hogan called the shooting of Naomi Miklic, reckless but accidental. The victim was shot in the back seat of a car traveling on East Campville Road in Owego. Miklic from Cherry Valley, near Cooperstown, was shot by Justin Dibble also... Read More.

Arrests Made in December Robberies

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has concluded an investigation into burglaries that occurred in the Town of Tioga in late December of 2010. Shane M. Hildebrandt, age 22, of 3766 Waverly Rd. lot 25, Owego, NY, and Tina M. Herman, age 21, were each charged... Read More.

Apalachin Lions Club to Award $3000 in Scholarships

The Apalachin Lions Club will be awarding $3000 in scholarships to deserving students from the class of 2011, who live in Apalachin, Campville, or Little Meadows. The scholarships are awarded to students who have made outstanding contributions in service to their community and school. Two $500... Read More.