Apalachin Lions Honor Peace Poster Contest Winners
Owego Middle School student Kaelyn Katchuk and Vestal Middle School student Sindi Xindi, along with family, were guests of the Apalachin Lions at a recent meeting.
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NYSP Sergeant and Civilians Save Apalachin Man’s Life
An Apalachin man is lucky to be alive after the quick actions of a New York State Police sergeant and two civilians. Sgt. Robert Bloom III was on his way to the Broome County Academy Graduation last week to play with the pipes and... Read More.
Vote for Name of Ross Park Zoo’s Porcupette
It's the final round of voting for the Binghamton Zoo’s porcupette. Vote for your favorite name, now through Wednesday, November 13 at rossparkzoo.com/porcupette.
Options include: Almond, Chopsticks, Huckleberry, Oregano, and Wasabi.
On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, the Binghamton Zoo at Ross... Read More.
Broome County Election Results
Only 122 votes separate the candidates in the Broome County District Attorney’s race. According to the Board of Elections, Michael Korchak has a slight lead over Paul Battisti. It’s unclear how many absentee ballots are out.
Meanwhile, the race for Endicott mayor is razor thin.... Read More.
Tioga County Election Results
Republican Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard held off Libertarian challenger Joseph Breitwieser.
Tioga County Clerk Andrea Klett ran unopposed.
Ryan Kline and Bob Williams ran unopposed for Tioga County Coroner positions.
In Barton, Town Clerk Arrah Richards ran unopposed. For Barton Town Council.... voters chose Republicans John... Read More.
Johnson City Police: Man Faces Felony in Domestic Dispute
Johnson City police has charged a man with felony criminal contempt and several other counts. 23-year-old Javon Jones was charged with two counts of child
endangerment, criminal mischief, unlawful imprisonment and harassment…in addition to the felony crime.
Police said they were called to a residence on... Read More.
Dennis ‘Matt’ Howe Memorial Highway Dedicated
The family of New York State Department of Transportation (DOT) worker Dennis “Matt” Howe today joined State Senator Fred Akshar, DOT Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez, and other area officials at a ceremony to officially designate the “Dennis ‘Matt’ Howe Memorial Highway.”
Akshar and NYS... Read More.
Tioga Public Health: Child Safety Seat Law Changes
Tioga County Public Health reminds parents that effective Friday, November 1, New York State Law will require all children under the age of two to
remain in a rear-facing car seat. Previously, the law only required them to remain rear-facing until their
first birthday.
Motor vehicle crashes... Read More.
Owego Police: Fraudulent $100 Bills Being Passed in Village
Owego Police Department continues to alert the public and businesses that currently there are fraudulent $100.00 bills being passed. The bills are older style and will pass the "pen" test.
Police suggest that you thoroughly examine the $100 bills when you accept them. If anyone... Read More.
Tioga Sheriff’s Office Confirms Deaths in Route 17 Crash
TIOGA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE HAS ISSUED THIS STATEMENT: On 10/24/19, the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 11-year-old Trinity G. Allen of Owego, has died as a result of injuries which she sustained in a motor vehicle accident which occurred on State Route 17... Read More.
Sister Says Mother of Deceased Allen Children is ‘very weak’
Diane Palfreyman, the sister of Darlene Allen whose two children died in that unfathomable crash on Sunday night on Route 17, is "very weak" as she remains hospitalized at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa. Palfreyman described her sister's condition in a post to... Read More.
You May Vote Early in New York State Starting Saturday
Early voting begins Saturday in Tioga County and throughout New York State. It continues until Sunday, November 3rd. The poll site for early voting will not be your usual poll site location.
Tioga County will have one poll site open for Early Voting, which will... Read More.
