Owego Police identifies driver in hit-and-run

The Owego Police Department has identified the driver wanted in connection with a hit-and-run incident back in October.The hit-and-run occurred at around 9:30 p.m. on October 10th. Four people exited a restaurant on 5th Ave. in Owego and got into a pickup truck.The driver... Read More.

Fire damages house in Elmira

Firefighters responded to a structure fire in Elmira on Thursday evening.The fire started at around 8:05 p.m. on Mackey Place.According to WETM-TV, flames and smoke were seen from the upper level of the home.Multiple witnesses at the scene said they heard what they thought... Read More.

Playground project moving forward in Sayre

The plans for a new playground in downtown Sayre are moving forward.According to the Morning Times, First Citizens Community Bank has officially transferred ownership of the property on the corner of Allison Street and West Lockhart Street to Sayre Borough.The Friends of the Valley... Read More.

Fire damages home in Nichols

Several fire departments responded to a house fire in Nichols on Wednesday.The fire broke out at around 6 am on Walnut Street.There have been no injuries reported from the incident, but the house suffered heavy damage.Firefighters from Nichols, Tioga Center, Owego, Windham, Athens Township... Read More.

Riley introduces No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act

Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) and Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) have introduced the bipartisan No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act, which prohibits utility company executives from receiving bonuses whenever they raise rates faster than inflation. “Upstate New Yorkers are getting crushed by high utility bills,” said... Read More.