Former Cornell student convicted on rape, burglary charges

A former Cornell University student was found guilty of rape in Tompkins County Court. Following a jury trial, 22-year-old Bilguun Enkhbayar was convicted of rape and burglary. According to the Tompkins County District Attorney’s Office, Enkhbayar broke into a dorm room and raped a woman. He... Read More.

Owego Rotary Club to host Turkey Trot

The Owego Rotary Club’s Turkey Trot 5K will return on Thanksgiving morning. The annual event will be held in Marvin Park on Thursday. Participants will be able to pick up their bibs starting at 8 am with the race kicking off at 9:30. Medals will be available... Read More.

OFA senior Hamed signs to play volleyball at D2 Pace

Owego Free Academy senior Maggie Hamed is heading to the next level to play college volleyball. Hamed signed her National Letter of Intent to play Division II volleyball at Pace University during a ceremony on Monday afternoon. During her high school career, she has helped the... Read More.

Lockheed Martin looking for $51 million PILOT project

Lockheed Martin has pitched a $51 million dollar PILOT project to the Tioga County Industrial Development Agency. According to the Morning Times, the IDA performed a cost analsyis on the payment-in-lieu-of tax proposal to renovated and modernize roughly 70,000 square feet of an existing section... Read More.

River Hawks win thriller in state quarterfinals

The Owego River Hawks football team made more history on Saturday as they won a wild 36-34 game over New Hartford in the state quarterfinals at Vestal High School. Owego senior Dylan Brace kicked a field goal with time winding down to give the River... Read More.

Mural honoring musician Moondog unveiled in Owego

The Village of Owego and Tioga Arts Council unveiled a new mural honoring a legendary area street musician on Thursday. The mural honors musician, instrument maker and avant-garde composer Moondog. Also known as Louis Hardin, the musician was originally from Kansas but had a home in... Read More.