Work underway for Vestal rail trail expansion

Work is underway to extend the rail trail system in Vestal.  The popular attraction will be extended an extra half mile, with the new section to span from African to Sycamore Road.   Two pedestrian paths will also be constructed to connect the new section to... Read More.

Sellars to be laid to rest

A tragic accident claimed the life of decorated Owego racer Conner Sellars last Friday at the age of 26.  Born in Sayre, Sellars was a 2017 graduate of Owego Free Academy whose lifelong love of racing led to racking up 300 wins and nearly 30... Read More.

Work bee to help Porcari Memorial Pavilion recover from vandalism

The Owego Fire Department will hold a work bee Saturday to clean up and repair the Captain Matt Porcari Memorial Pavilion that was recently vandalized in Marvin Park.  Porcari died in the line of duty while fighting a house fire in 2013.  Work includes cleaning off graffiti, replacing... Read More.

Discover Center to host 16th Annual Summer Carnival

The Discovery Center will welcome the public Saturday for its 16th Annual Summer Carnival, featuring fun, games, contests, entertainment, and plenty of surprises.   The center and Story Garden will be transformed into Storybook Land, and guests are encouraged to come as their favorite storybook... Read More.

Candor man charged with raping minor

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of a Candor man for the rape of a minor. According to police, 42-year-old William E. Youst, Jr. has been charged with felony rape in the second degree, strangulation in the second degree and criminal contempt... Read More.

Binghamton PD investigating shooting

The Binghamton Police Department responded to a report of shots fired on Saturday. When officers arrived on the scene in the area of Oak Street and Gerard Avenue, they located a 34-year-old Binghamton woman with a gunshot wound in her chest. Officers collected several shell casings... Read More.