Waverly Man Facing Harassment Charges

A Waverly man has been arrested by Tioga County Sheriff's deputies on a charge of aggravated harassment. According to police, 32-year-old Robert Corby Sr. was charged this past weekend following an investigation into a harassment complaint out of Barton. Corby allegedly sent unwanted text... Read More.

Woman Ticketed Following Hit-and-Run

Police in Binghamton have ticketed a woman after they say she hit a boy with her vehicle and fled the scene. A 9-year-old boy was reportedly struck by a car near the intersection of Glenwood Avenue and Hazel Street around 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon.... Read More.

Owego Man Awaits Extradition

An Owego man was arrested by the Owego Police Department because of a warrant for his arrest in Pennsylvania. 28-year-old Chad Comstock was arrested on the fugitive from justice warrant from the State of Pennsylvania. He is currently being held at the Tioga County... Read More.

Tioga Downs Officially Submits Bid for Full Casino License

Tioga Downs announced today that it did submit its $1 million application fee in advance of the applicant conference next Wednesday. Owner Jeff  Gural said in a press release that Tioga Downs' facility and application are uniquely positioned to provide the most realistic and... Read More.

Expansion Project Underway at Lockheed Martin in Owego

Lockheed Martin has announced ongoing construction taking place at their Owego location which will lead to new positions for the company. A multimillion-dollar manufacturing center is being constructed at the center of the Owego facility, and space for 130 new positions will be created... Read More.

Vista Hospitality Bows Out of Casino Application

The Vista Hospitality Group has announced that it will no longer be submitting a bid to New York State for a full casino license. With the announcement, the number of groups vying for the license in the Southern Tier is now down to three,... Read More.

Waverly Man Jailed After Lying to Police

Police in Athens arrested a Waverly man after he is said to have provided false identifying information to police back in February. On February 17th, police stopped a vehicle along Route 220 because of an expired registration sticker. The driver of the car, 32-year-old... Read More.

Openings for Head Start in Tioga County

Tioga Opportunities Head Start has announced openings for the 2014-2015 school year, and is accepting applications now. Applications can be submitted for children who will be at least three years old by December 1st, but not yet 5 by that date. The program is... Read More.

Teen Hospitalized After Car Explodes

A Chenango Forks teen was sent to the hospital after he lost consciousness behind the wheel of his BMW and crashed into a utility pole, causing his vehicle to burst into flames. 17-year-old Mason Dietzen was traveling southbound on Route 12 when he lost... Read More.

Narcan Saves Another Life

Another life was saved with Narcan, the medication to reverse the effects of heroin overdose. A Broome County Sheriff's deputy responded to a call on State Route 12 where a woman had reported that her friend had passed out and was not breathing. The... Read More.

Apalachin Man Charged for Firing Gun

An Apalachin man is facing charges after he allegedly discharged a firearm while near multiple homes. 36-year-old Lucas Bilka was charged by Tioga County Sheriff's deputies after deputies responded to a report of multiple rounds being fired into the air. Bilka is now facing... Read More.

Broome County Crackdown Nets 75 Citations

The Broome County Sheriff's Office has released the results of the department's five-day crackdown on cell phone use while driving. Over the course of the initiative, deputies issued 75 tickets, including 35 citations for the use of a mobile phone while driving, 12 citations... Read More.