Owego flag football team heading to state semifinals

The Owego River Hawks flag football team is heading to the state semifinals after picking up a 25-0 win over Northeastern Clinton in the regional final on Saturday.Quarterback Kylie Grippen completed 15 passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns in the win.The undefeated River... Read More.

Newfield man arrested at Tioga Downs

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Newfield man who refused to leave Tioga Downs and allegedly attempted to assault a sheriff’s deputy on May 11.According to police, 37-year-old John A. Chaffee was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fourth... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin voters approve school budget, projects

Voters in the Owego-Apalachin Central School District approved a $57 million dollar budget on Tuesday night.The final vote was 758 to 342, meaning 69 percent of voters approved the spending plan.Owego-Apalachin voters also approved the purchase of 5 school buses with 74 percent of... Read More.

School budgets pass in Waverly, Tioga and S-VE

The Waverly Central School District’s budget passed with 75 percent of the vote on Tuesday night.The school district’s capital project and bus proposal also passed with nearly 80 percent of the vote.The Spencer-Van Etten school district’s budget passed with 72 percent of the vote.... Read More.

Town of Barton looking for help from public

The Town of Barton is asking for the public’s help in catching some individuals who are causing damage in the town.The town is offering a $500 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of any individuals dumping household items or garbage in... Read More.