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Arrest made in Ithaca stabbing from June

Sunday, August 24 by MyHometownToday

The Ithaca Police Department has made an arrest in a stabbing from back in June. 20-year-old Nazir Chisolm was arrested Friday in Maryville, Tennessee and transported back to Ithaca, where he will face the charge of attempted murder. He is currently being held in the... Read More.

Fire destroys house in Nichols

Saturday, August 23 by Pat McDonald

A house was destroyed by a fire on Friday morning in Nichols. At 11:30 a.m., the Nichols Fire Department was dispatched to the 1400 Block of Upper Briggs Hollow Rd in Nichols for a working structure fire. Upon arrival a fully involved structure was found... Read More.

Tioga County clarifies sales tax extender process – no new increase in sales tax

Saturday, August 23 by Pat McDonald

Owego, NY – Tioga County has issued this statement to correct recent inaccurate media reports suggesting that the county is increasing its sales tax: This information is not true and was inaccurately reported. Tioga County is not raising its sales tax rate. Instead, the County is... Read More.

WEBO Stuff the Bus campaign wraps up on Friday morning

Thursday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

The WEBO Stuff the Bus campaign continues this week at Home Central in Owego. The school supply drive, which is brought to you by Home Central, Tioga State Bank, Johnson’s Pools & Spas, Tom Ash Insurance, Guardian of the Tat, the Village and Town of... Read More.

Raub convicted of arson, murder in Broome County

Thursday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

A Broome County Jury found Jeremiah Raub guilty on all charges in connection with the death of 17-year-old Jeffrey Aissa more than a decade ago. Raub was convicted of second degree murder and arson for starting the house fire that killed Aissa back on March... Read More.

Tioga County Legislature looking for state funding to demolish former Pizza Hut in Owego

Thursday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Legislature is looking for help from the state to demolish a long-abandoned commercial building in Owego. Legislators have approved a request for $200,000 in state funding to demolish the former Pizza Hut at 81 Hickories Park Road. The request also includes funding... Read More.

Village of Owego looking into new law on chickens

Thursday, August 21 by Pat McDonald

The Village of Owego is continuing to look at a potential law on keeping chickens in the village. According to the Morning Times, Owego Deputy Mayor Charles Plater told residents at a meeting on Monday that the village has received complaints about rodents and... Read More.

Binghamton University picks next president

Wednesday, August 20 by Pat McDonald

Binghamton University has selected its new president just in time for the start of the 2025-26 school year. Anne D’Alleva was approved to be the university’s eighth president by the State University of New York Board of Trustees on Tuesday. She comes to Binghamton after serving... Read More.

Ithaca man gets 25 to life for murder of his wife

Wednesday, August 20 by Pat McDonald

An Ithaca man could spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of his wife. According to the Tompkins County District Attorney's Office, 44-year-old Ahmed Abed was sentenced to 25 years to life after being convicted of murder in the second degree. Abed... Read More.

Epiphany Church, Valley United Presbyterian Church continue How to Experience Life through the Senses series tonight

Wednesday, August 20 by Pat McDonald

The Epiphany Roman Catholic Church and Valley United Presbyterian Church are continuing their series How to Experience Life Through the Senses tonight. Each Wednesday in August, the community is invited to attend the series. This week's event will feature Rec. Rachel Helgeson talking about Hearing... Read More.

Apalachin Fire Department quickly contains fire in area of Harnick Road and Bolles Hills Road

Tuesday, August 19 by Pat McDonald

The Apalachin Fire Department responded to a fire in the area of Harnick Road and Bolles Hill Road on Tuesday morning. According to a press release from the fire department, crews arrived on scene to find a large amount of smoke in the area. With... Read More.

Retrial underway for man accused of starting fire that killed teen in 2011

Tuesday, August 19 by Pat McDonald

A retrial is underway for a man accused of starting a house fire in the City of Binghamton that killed a 17-year-old more than a decade ago. Jeremiah Raub is facing charges of murder in the second degree and arson in the first degree for... Read More.

Owego-Bing

Arrest made in Ithaca stabbing from June

Fire destroys house in Nichols

Tioga County clarifies sales tax extender process – no new increase in sales tax

WEBO Stuff the Bus campaign wraps up on Friday morning

Raub convicted of arson, murder in Broome County

Tioga County Legislature looking for state funding to demolish former Pizza Hut in Owego

Village of Owego looking into new law on chickens

Binghamton University picks next president

Ithaca man gets 25 to life for murder of his wife

Epiphany Church, Valley United Presbyterian Church continue How to Experience Life through the Senses series tonight

Apalachin Fire Department quickly contains fire in area of Harnick Road and Bolles Hills Road

Retrial underway for man accused of starting fire that killed teen in 2011

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