Guilty Plea Preempts Start of Animal Abuse Trial

With his trial set to begin yesterday morning, 39-year-old John Elmer of Sanford, New York entered a guilty plea on three animal abuse charges. Elmer has forfeited ownership of the seized animals and must divest himself of all remaining animals. He will also be... Read More.

DOT To Hire 470 to Prepare for Winter

New York State DOT has announced that applications are available for approximately 470 positions as permanent and seasonal maintenance staff all across Upstate New York and Long Island. The DOT’s goal is to have the new employees ready to plow state roads as soon... Read More.

Cocaine and Meth Arrest Made in Norwich

The Norwich Police and the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office have charged 31-year-old Michael Pierce, of Smyrna, New York with multiple felony drug charges. Pierce is alleged to have possessed both cocaine and methamphetamine with the intention to sell the drugs. Police also arrested 53-year-old... Read More.

HEAP Program Opens November 13th

The Broome County Department of Social Services has announced that the 2018-2019 Home Energy Assistance Program or HEAP program will open November 13th. This program helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes. If you are eligible, you may receive one regular... Read More.

Press Release: HEAP Program Opens on November 13th

The Broome County Department of Social Services announced today that the 2018-2019 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) will open November 13, 2018. This program helps low-income people pay the cost of heating their homes.If you are eligible, you may receive one regular HEAP benefit per program... Read More.

Portion of Roberts Street to Close October 30th

Beginning on October 30th, Roberts Street, between Floral Avenue and Grand Avenue in Johnson City will be closed to all traffic for about two weeks. The project will install new storm water piping as part of the Grand Avenue storm/sanitary sewer separation project. ... Read More.

Four Students Named ‘Akshar All-Stars’

State Senator Fred Akshar has named four additional students to ‘Akshar’s All-Stars’. At Susquehanna Valley High School, senior Alyssa Lezotte was recognized for her dedication to volunteer work. At Chenango Valley High School, sophomore Olivia Bochenek was recognized for her work ethic and participation... Read More.

Suspect in Sodus Murders Still At Large

Following up on yesterday’s double murder in Sodus New York, the victims have been identified as 24-year-old Amber Washburn and 28-year-old Joshua Niles, both of 29 Carlton Street in Sodus. The shooter has not been captured, and there is no information on whether the... Read More.

‘Mentoring Day’ Event Held in Broome/Tioga

The Broome-Tioga Disability Awareness Committee is holding a ‘Mentoring Day’ today, as part of National Disability Employment Awareness month. Mentoring Day is a collaborative effort of ten non-profit and governmental agencies that serve individuals with disabilities by assisting them in obtaining job-related skills, and... Read More.