Open Door Mission Preps for Back-to-School Bash

The Open Door Mission on North Avenue in Owego and the Red Door on Broad Street in Waverly are in the process of preparing for this year's back to school bash. In August, both locations will be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies... Read More.

Traci’s Hope to Host 5K in Vestal

Traci's Hope will be hosting a 5K at the Vestal Elks Lodge this weekend. Traci's Hope is a not-for-profit organization that looks to raise funds to help people diagnosed with breast cancer pay for everyday items. The organization's namesake, Traci Gibson, passed away from... Read More.

Broome County Executive Diagnosed with Lung Cancer

Broome County Executive Debbie Preston announced on Thursday that she has been diagnosed with lung cancer. Preston says she will remain in office while receiving treatment.  The diagnosis comes following two months of tests. After being set for a minor foot surgery, pre-surgery testing... Read More.

U-E Middle School Experiences Small Fire

Students at the Jennie F. Snapp Middle School in the Union-Endicott district had to be temporarily relocated this morning after a small electrical fire started in a classroom. The fire was able to be extinguished after just minutes with no damage to the room... Read More.

Sayre Man Discharges Firearm

Charges are pending against a Sayre man who allegedly discharged a firearm in his apartment at Keystone Manor. Police were called to North Elmer Avenue to a report of shots fired, and police had to negotiate on the phone with 62-year-old James Carnrike before... Read More.

Bradford County Gets Thousands for New Trail

The Bradford County commissioners have voted to commit $10,000 for the Diahoga Trail Project in both the Athens and Sayre boroughs. The money represents funding to get the project started, which will create a trail that runs along the Susquehanna River. The money comes... Read More.

Former Parks & Rec. Director Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny

The man who once served as director of the Parks and Recreation Department for the City of Binghamton has pleaded guilty to grand larceny. 72-year-old John Whalen admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from Binghamton between early 2007 and late 2012. He had served... Read More.

Owego Elementary School Taking Shape

After two and a half years of waiting for a new elementary school to take shape, the Owego community is starting to see the first signs of the new Owego Elementary School. Monday marked the first day that contractors began raising steel beams at... Read More.

A New Hope Center Hosts Crime Victims’ Rights Walk

On Sunday in Owego, A New Hope Center at 20 Church Street will be hosting a Crime Victims' Rights Walk. The Crime Victims' Rights Walk in Owego has been organized by a number of volunteers for A New Hope Center, and commemorates National Crime Victims... Read More.

Vestal Schools Under Fire Following Audit

The Vestal Central School District has come under fire after the latest audit by the New York State Comptroller's Office. According to the comptroller, the Vestal district has been overtaxing and misleading its residents for the past five years. The report says that the... Read More.