Former County Executive Passes Away over Weekend

Former Broome County Executive and Town of Fenton Councilman, Jeffery Kraham, passed away over the weekend following a battle with cancer. Kraham served as Broome County Executive from 1997 to 2004. While doing so, he created the Greater Binghamton Coalition. The coalition creates a... Read More.

Owego Man Arrested on a Charge of Strangulation

An Owego man has been arrested on a charge of strangulation after a dispute in Johnson City. 26-year-old Justin Cornwell is said to have locked his girlfriend in a bathroom, before slitting his wrists and then grabbing his girlfriend by the throat. Cornwell refused... Read More.

Waverly Man Announces Candidacy for US Congress

A man from Waverly has announced that he will be running against US Congressman Tom Reed in the upcoming election. Gary Perry announced his candidacy last night, during a meeting of the Twin Tiers Tea Party. Perry, while never running for office himself has... Read More.

Students Tour Lockheed Martin Today

Students from across Broome and Tioga counties will be receiving a tour of Lockheed Martin in Owego today. The students will learn about how careers in engineering have an impact on our communities, nation, and world. Over 100 students and teachers are expected at... Read More.

Cause Determined for Fire Which Displaced Eight

Fire investigators have determined the cause of a fire which displaced 8 people in Binghamton on Wednesday. The fire, which occurred on Thorp Street, is said to have been caused accidentally by a discarded cigarette. The circuit breaker in the basement of the building... Read More.

Shots Fired in the Town of Dickinson

New York State Police responded to a report of multiple shots fired in the Town of Dickinson this morning. 5 or 6 shots are said to have been fired at a vehicle traveling South on Glenwood Avenue just before 12:30am. Two individuals were in... Read More.

The Owego Fire Department responded to the scene of a rekindling of a house fire in Owego this morning. The fire originally started at a multi-family home at 388 Main Street in Owego during the overnight hours last night. Just before... Read More.

One-Car Accident in Town of Tioga

Emergency personnel responded to a one-car accident on Halsey Valley Road in the Town of Tioga yesterday. One individual was entrapped in the accident and sustained unknown injuries. The Tioga County Sheriff's Department also assisted on scene. No additional information has been released.

HS Floor Hockey Tournament Benefits Tioga United Way

The first-ever floor hockey tournament to benefit the Tioga United Way was held last night at the Newark Valley High School. The evening kicked off as faculty members from Owego Free Academy took on faculty from Newark Valley. OFA faculty won that game. The... Read More.

BU Offers Writing Workshops for Community

Binghamton University has announced that a total of $7,250 in grants have been awarded for their spring writing workshops. The grants of varying values were awarded to BU's Center for Writers by:   -Broome County Arts Council -Chenango Arts Council -The Hoyt Foundation -Broome County Public Library   There are a... Read More.

Lourdes Hospital Holds Overdose Prevention Training

Lourdes Hospital has partnered with the Southern Tier Aids Program to offer a free overdose prevention training. The training will teach attendees how to administer naloxone among other things. Attendees will also leave with a free naloxone kit.   The training will be held on March... Read More.

The Oakdale Mall is now Smoke Free

Starting today, the Oakdale Mall in Johnson City is tobacco free. Smoking any sort of tobacco, including e-cigarettes is prohibited on the mall grounds. Spokesmen for the mall say that the new restriction is to protect shoppers, visitors, and employees from the effects of... Read More.