Broome/Tioga Health Departments Receive $1.25 Million Grant

Later today, the Broome County Health Department and the Tioga County Health department will announce a $1,250,000 funding award from the New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Cancer Prevention and Control Program. WEBO hopes to have additional information tomorrow.

Police Investigating Shooting On Ithaca Commons

On Friday at about 1:30AM, the Ithaca Police Department responded to the Ithaca Commons for a report of a shooting. Arriving officers located a man that had been shot in the chest. The shooting was the result of an altercation that began inside a... Read More.

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.

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.