Binghamton Schools Reopen After Lockout

FROM BINGHAMTON SCHOOL DISTRICT: Today, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019,  Calvin Coolidge Elementary School and East Middle School were put under lockout for approximately 45 minutes. A lockout is when nobody is permitted to enter or leave the building. This lockout was under the direction of... Read More.

Officials Identify Victim of Candor Accident

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of the one car crash on Route 96 in Candor on Monday. 58-year-old Kevin Robinson was driving north and went of the westerly side of the highway and struck several objects, including a utility pole.... Read More.

No Injuries in Route 17 Tractor Trailer Crash

There was a tractor trailer accident on Route 17 eastbound on Tuesday at about 7AM. The crash occurred in Nichols, between exits 62 and 63. No injuries were reported, but the left lane and shoulder were shut down for several hours as the tractor... Read More.

One Fatality in Route 96 Crash in Candor

One person has died in a Monday afternoon motor vehicle accident on Route 96 in the Town of Candor. The crash occurred near 1296 Owego Road, between Anderson Hill Road and Dominic Road. The road was completely blocked, and traffic was being detoured. The... Read More.

Two Firefighters Injured in Town of Maine Fire

Two firefighters were injured in a Monday morning house fire on Fredericks Road in the Town of Maine. The firefighters fell through the floorboards upon entering the residence. The injuries were not considered serious, but both firefighters were taken to the hospital for evaluation.... Read More.

Floyd Hooker Grants Announced

The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers has approved the 2018 Floyd Hooker youth grants for Tioga County NY. The awards total $21,860 to 6 non-profit organizations. The recipients are: Tioga County Council on the Arts - $1,750 Christian Activities Network - $4,110 Food Bank of the... Read More.

Owego Woman Injured by Kerosene Fire

An Owego woman was seriously burned after a cooking incident at 112 Spencer Street on Friday night. The woman reportedly poured kerosene over an outdoor fire. The woman was flown to the burn unit at Upstate Medical in Syracuse.

Overdose Deaths in Broome County Decline

Drug overdose deaths in Broome County have declined significantly in 2018. 31 deaths have been confirmed in Broome County. The total number of overdose deaths dropped from 66 in 2017, and 76 in 2016. Officials reviewed death certificates, police reports, coroner’s reports, and toxicology... Read More.