Smoke Causes Voting Location Change

The smell of smoke inside the Mormon Church of Latter Day Saints in Vestal caused a late change to the voting location for District 19. Voting was changed to the Jewish Community Center on Clubhouse road. The incident occurred about 3:30PM. Firefighters were working... Read More.

Underage Enforcement Check Uncovers Only One Violation

On November 3rd, the New York State Police, New York State Liquor Authority, and Endicott Police Department conducted an Underage Drinker Identification Enforcement check. They targeted convenience stores that sold alcoholic beverages in the Towns of Union, Maine, Dickinson and the Villages of... Read More.

Tioga County Public Health Offering Free Flu Shots

The Tioga County Public Health has a limited supply of free flu shots available for Tioga County residents over the age of three who do not have health insurance coverage. Individuals must get their flu shot every year to ensure they are protected against... Read More.

Tioga Downs Hotel Officially Open for Business

Tioga Downs has announced that their new hotel is officially open for business. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Friday, December 1st. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for 1 p.m., followed by a reception with food and beverages, and tours of the new... Read More.

Jury Selection Complete in Weapons Case

Jury selection was completed Monday in the Broome County trial of 64-year-old Ramadan Abdullah. Last June. State and local police seized a large number of weapons from a Town of Union storage unit. Abdullah is charged with fifteen counts of Criminal Possession of a... Read More.

Ithaca Police Investigate Shots Fired During Robbery

Ithaca Police responded to a ‘shots fired’ report Saturday night in an apartment on North Plain Street. It was determined that multiple shots had been fired, but no one was apparently hit. Two people inside the building report that they were robbed by two... Read More.

No Injuries in Johnson City Apartment Fire

There were no injuries in an apartment fire in Johnson City Friday night. The building is in the Grand Avenue and Willow Street area. The structure suffered significant damage. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

The race is on for Owego Town Supervisor

Election Day is Tuesday. One race in Tioga County is the race for Owego Town Supervisor. Republic Incumbent Don Castellucci Jr is running for re-election, and is being opposed by Democratic candidate Cecilia Menehennett. Both were guests on the WEBO Morning Show. You can... Read More.

SUNY Broome Freshman Dies in Crash

A SUNY Broome freshman has died in a car crash. Campus officials say Miranda Gifford, of Rome, NY, died late Wednesday from injuries she sustained in a car crash. The school says Gifford was a Homeland Security major and an athlete for both... Read More.

Jury Deliberating in Child Sexual Assault Case

A jury is deliberating in the trial of an Endicott man accused of sexually assaulting a child. 36-year-old Joseph Lombardo is charged with predatory sexual assault of a child less than 13 years old and attempted rape.The jury deliberated for 4.5 hours Thursday afternoon,... Read More.