Route 17 Repair Update
Route 17 remains closed between Exit 62 (Nichols) and Exit 63 (Lounsberry) to repair damage caused by recent storms. The New York State Department of Transportation announced Wednesday that they hope... Read More.
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Charges Filed in Death of Overdose Victim
An alleged drug dealer has been charged in connection with the death of a Broome County overdose victim. Nineteen year old, Richard Gaworecki, of Union, is charged with criminally negligent homicide and criminal sale of a controlled substance. Investigators say on July 20, he... Read More.
Village of Owego Voters Reject Two Propositions
Village of Owego residents went to the polls Tuesday to vote on two propositions put up by the Village Board for referendum.
One would abolish the Village Justice Court and transfer their responsibilities to the Town of Owego, while the second proposal would make... Read More.
Fire Destroys Front End Loader at Upstate Shredding
Campville Firefighters responded to a fully-involved equipment fire at Upstate Shredding Tuesday morning. It happened just after 9 o'clock. Nobody was injured, but a large industrial front end loader was consumed by fire. Another smaller skid steer also burned. ... Read More.
Tioga County Fair Opens Today
The Tioga County Fair opens today. Gates open at 8AM but the official ribbon cutting will be held at noon by Tioga County Officials. Also at noon, the NYS Sire Stakes will be held on the track with free admission to the... Read More.
Owego to Receive State Grant for LED Lighting
State Senator Fred Akshar and Town of Owego Supervisor Don Castellucci will announce state funding to help convert 529 light fixtures in the Town of Owego to LED this afternoon. This improvement will save taxpayers an estimated $64,008 annually.The event will take place on... Read More.
Man Injured in Binghamton Shooting
Binghamton police closed the intersection of Chapin Street and North Street in the city, after police said several shots were fired Tuesday afternoon.Binghamton Police Chief Joe Zikuski said several shots were fired, and one male was injured. The victim drove himself to Wilson... Read More.
Village of Owego Residents Go to the Polls Today
Village of Owego residents will go to the polls today to vote on two propositions adopted by the Village Board in June. The first proposal would abolish the Village Justice Court and transfer their responsibilities to the Town of Owego. The second proposal would... Read More.
No Injuries in Upstate Shredding Equipment Fire
Campville Firefighters responded to a fully-involved equipment fire at Upstate Shredding this morning. It happened just after 9 o'clock. Nobody was injured, but a large industrial front end loader was consumed by fire. Another smaller skid steer also burned. Campville... Read More.
Guilty Plea in 2016 Vehicular Manslaughter Death of Motorcyclist
38-year-old Shaun Pauling-Payne has pled guilty to vehicular manslaughter in the death of a motorcyclist in June 2016. Pauling-Payne had a blood alcohol level of .22 when he turned into the path of 37-year-old William Nash. Nash died from his injuries. Payne is expected... Read More.
Whitney Point Alligator Captured
The elusive Whitney Point alligator has been captured. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation captured the alligator Saturday afternoon behind the fairgrounds in Whitney Point. It has been placed permanently at Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville where it currently sits in... Read More.
Binghamton Receives Infrastructure Funds
Binghamton Mayor Rich David and New York State Senator Fred Akshar announced Friday that an additional $750,000 in infrastructure funds have been made available to the City of Binghamton. The funds will be used for additional residential street paving, water and sewer upgrades as... Read More.
