Leadership Tioga Recruiting Class of 2019

Just a month after graduating the 2018 class of Leadership Tioga, the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has issued a call for 2019 participants.  They’ve also announced the selection of Jill Teeter as Program Facilitator.  Jill is a 2011 graduate of the program.  Leadership... Read More.

Teens Get Day in Court in Ithaca Stabbing

Three teenagers charged in the stabbing Friday of a person on North Cayuga Street in Ithaca went to court Monday. Two were assigned to the Youth Part of Superior Court; the other will be prosecuted by the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office. The youths are... Read More.

Vestal Police Arrest Teen in Matco Burglary

Vestal Police patrols responded to a business alarm Tuesday night at Matco Electric, 3913 Gates Road. Officers discovered a burglary in progress. Officers could not get into the building but attempted to contain the suspect while waiting for other officers and a key holder. Due... Read More.

Not Guilty Plea Entered in Fatal Hunting Incident

53-year-old Dean Brockoff has entered a not guilty plea in the death of his hunting companion in Lockwood. The incident occurred on Sunday morning off Miller Hollow Road in Lockwood. The victim was taken to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital where he died. The 73-year-old... Read More.

Two Injured in Head-On Crash in Candor

Two people were injured in a head-on crash on Route 96 in Candor on Monday evening. The crash occurred near Iron Kettle Farm. Each car had a single occupant. One driver was airlifted to Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital. The second was transported to hospital... Read More.

Man Indicted for Assault on Two Year Old

A Broome County Grand Jury has handed down an indictment against an Endicott man for felony Assault on a 2-year-old child. 32-year-old Michael Merwin is alleged to have assaulted the child with intent to injure. He was also charged with misdemeanor Endangering the Welfare... Read More.

Hunter Fatally Shot in Barton

A 73-year-old man from Lockwood was fatally shot while hunting off Miller Hollow Road in Barton. The man was hunting with 53-year-old Dean Brockoff, also of Lockwood, on Sunday morning at about 7AM. The victim was taken to Robert Packer Hospital where he later... Read More.

Three Arrests Made in Ithaca Stabbing

There have been three arrests in the Friday stabbing of a person on North Cayuga Street in Ithaca. All three suspects are under the age of 17. Their names are not being released. They have been arraigned in Ithaca City Court of felony Gang... Read More.

Pellet Stove Ashes Cause of Fenton House Fire

A Sunday evening house fire in the town of Fenton was caused by improper disposal of pellet stove ashes. The ashes had been vacuumed into a Shop Vac and later ignited. The home on Porter Hollow Road was completely destroyed. There were no injuries... Read More.

Pedestrian Dies of Injuries from November Accident

Back on November 24th, 62-year-old Glen Shoen of Binghamton, was struck by the side mirror of a vehicle on Court Street in Binghamton. The vehicle tried unsuccessfully to avoid the pedestrian. Sadly, Mister Shoen died of his injuries on Saturday.

Ithaca Police Investigating Cayuga Street Stabbing

The Ithaca Police responded to a report of a stabbing on Friday evening at about 6:30PM. When police arrived on North Cayuga Street, they found a victim bleeding profusely from multiple stab wounds to the face and back. The victim was transported to a... Read More.