Hauser takes over as Towanda School Board President

The Towanda School Board welcomed a new president during their reorganizational meeting this week. Scott Hauser, who previously served as vice president, will take over as president for Matt Tavani, who chose not to run for re-election. Longtime board member Brooke Greenland was elected as vice... Read More.

NY State Police announces Thanksgiving Weekend Crackdown stats

The New York State Police today announced that it issued 13,036 tickets statewide during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement period. The enforcement initiative began on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, and continued through Sunday, November 30, 2025. The effort was funded by the Governor’s Traffic... Read More.
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Accident shuts down Court Street Bridge in Owego

A two-car accident shut down the Court Street Bridge in Owego on Wednesday evening. The crash took place at around 5:15 p.m. The bridge was reopened by approximately 6:30 p.m. The Owego Police Department and New York State Police responded to the scene. No further information has... Read More.

Tioga Downs awards $2 million to nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

More than one hundred twenty Southern Tier organizations advancing community development were recognized at the Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation’s Annual Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, December 2 NICHOLS, NY – In a luncheon attended by representatives from nonprofit organizations throughout the Southern Tier and Northern... Read More.
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HomePLUS opening large showroom in Oakdale Commons

A new business will be moving into the Oakdale Commons in the near future. Binghamton-based furniture store HomePLUS is getting ready to open a large showroom at the Johnson City shopping complex. HomePLUS will be taking over nine spaces, covering over 27,000 square feet, near the... Read More.
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City of Elmira moves away from parking meters

Visitors to downtown Elmira no longer have to worry about feeding the meter. The city has decided to move away from parking meters and go to free, two-hour parking. There were over 500 parking meters within the city, mostly in downtown Elmira. Logistics are still being worked... Read More.

Longtime Schuyler County Sheriff Yessman passes away

Longtime Schuyler County Sheriff William Yessman has passed away. Yessman served as Schuyler County Sheriff for 16 years before retiring in 2021. He held various positions in the sheriff's office, including sergeant, lieutenant and undersheriff, for more than 36 years. Members of the Schuyler County Community and... Read More.