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Region Shows Support for People of Charlottesville

Monday, August 14 by MyHometownToday

Community members in Binghamton gathered Sunday night to show their support for the people of Charlottesville, Virginia.Organizers held the stand against hatred one day after a violent white nationalist rally was held in Charlottesville. The vigil was held at the United Presbyterian Church on... Read More.

No News Can Be Good News

Monday, August 14 by MyHometownToday

Sometimes the news, is that there IS NO news. Police say Facebook rumors got out of hand and suggested that a shooting may have taken place at the Vestal Wal-Mart. No such incident actually occurred. Vestal Police say they responded to... Read More.

Federal Reserve Report Calls Binghamton Region ‘Stable’

Monday, August 14 by MyHometownToday

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York recently reviewed data from the bureau of labor statistics for areas around the state including the Southern Tier. The results are that the Greater Binghamton Region has seen little-to-no growth in the past year. However, researchers... Read More.

‘Megaton’ Stonie Sets Record in Spiedie Eating Contest

Monday, August 14 by MyHometownToday

The Chicken Spiedie Eating Championship was held in the pouring rain at Tioga Downs on Saturday, although the rain didn't dampen the competitors. Spiedie eating world record holder, Matt "Megatoad" Stonie beat his own record by eating 25 and a half spiedies and... Read More.

Identity of Susquehanna River Drowning Victim Released

Sunday, August 13 by MyHometownToday

Authorities have released the identity of the man who died after a fishing accident in the Susquehanna River near the Ouaquaga Bridge in the Town of Colesville Wednesday evening. 56-year-old Joseph Kapral Jr. of Albion, NY was pronounced dead at the scene, according to... Read More.

Aaron Powell Granted new trial

Sunday, August 13 by MyHometownToday

An appeals court has granted a new trial for a man convicted in the 2013 double murder of his estranged wife and her friend in Binghamton. On Thursday, Aaron Powell was granted a new trial in a decision by the New York State Supreme Court... Read More.

Broome County Announced Program to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Sunday, August 13 by MyHometownToday

Broome County officials have announced a new program to help fight the opioid epidemic.County Executive Jason Garner joined other local leaders Thursday to outline the Peer Response team. Certified peer advocates with the Addiction center of Broome County will work with local law... Read More.

Owego Police Department – Dissolution Survey

Friday, August 11 by MyHometownToday

Broome County Deputies Make Successful Water Rescue

Thursday, August 10 by MyHometownToday

Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a water rescue in Ouaquaga Lake around 7 o’clock last night. Authorities say a man was rescued and brought back to shore. He is being treated for a medical emergency. The Sheriff's Office says it happened near... Read More.

Fugitive Arrested in Tioga County

Thursday, August 10 by MyHometownToday

30-year-old Ryan Taylor of Lockwood was arrested by the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office as a Fugitive from Justice for an active warrant from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Taylor was arraigned and was remanded to the Tioga County Jail where he awaits extradition to Pennsylvania.

Binghamton Man Gets Five Years Probation for Grand Larceny

Thursday, August 10 by MyHometownToday

A Binghamton man has been sentenced to 5 years probation for writing checks from an elderly person’s account. Garo Kachadourian (Catch-A-door-ee-anne) was convicted of grand larceny in December. As part of his sentence, he was required to pay $13,000 in restitution. The Chenango County... Read More.

Senator Akshar Announces Library Grants

Thursday, August 10 by MyHometownToday

New York State Senator Fred Akshar announced on Wednesday that 24 libraries throughout the 52nd District will each receive $6,000 in funding, totaling $150,000. The money will be used for year-round children's programs, book purchases and technology upgrades.It was made available through the BOOKS... Read More.

Owego-Bing

Region Shows Support for People of Charlottesville

No News Can Be Good News

Federal Reserve Report Calls Binghamton Region ‘Stable’

‘Megaton’ Stonie Sets Record in Spiedie Eating Contest

Identity of Susquehanna River Drowning Victim Released

Aaron Powell Granted new trial

Broome County Announced Program to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Owego Police Department – Dissolution Survey

Broome County Deputies Make Successful Water Rescue

Fugitive Arrested in Tioga County

Binghamton Man Gets Five Years Probation for Grand Larceny

Senator Akshar Announces Library Grants

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