Free summer meal programs for children

As summer approaches and school classes come to an end for the year, many children in Tioga County will no longer have the opportunity to receive a free lunch through their district's meal assistance programs. That's an issue the Tioga County "Anti-Hunger Task Force"... Read More.

Broome County fire departments to receive federal funding

Nearly $500,000 in federal funding will be coming to Broome County Fire Departments. Just over $496,500 will be used by the Lisle, Kilawog, Triangle, and Chenango Fire Companies to purchase new breathing apparatuses. The money comes through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to... Read More.

House fire in downtown Owego

Several Tioga County Fire Departments responded to a house fire in downtown Owego yesterday afternoon. The initial 911 call for a working structure fire at 107 Liberty Street in Owego came in to first responders at around 1pm. Shortly after arriving on scene, the... Read More.

Dispute over chicken nuggets leads to attempted murder charges

A Binghamton man is being charged with attempted second-degree murder after, what police investigators believe, was an argument over chicken nuggets. 31-year-old Lamont Weaver is said to have stabbed a 39-year-old victim multiple times at a residence on Crandall Street in Binghamton. The victim... Read More.

Hazmat scare at Vestal business office

Vestal firefighters and police responded to a report of a hazmat situation at a business on the Vestal Parkway yesterday. First responders were called to Columbian Financial Group at around 1:30pm after an employee in the mail room opened an envelope containing white powder.... Read More.

Breaking News: Fire in Owego

A house in the Village of Owego was heavily damaged by fire this afternoon. The call came in just after 1:30pm for reports of a working structure fire at 107 Liberty Street. Heavy flames were visible, and smoke could be seen throughout the village.... Read More.

Update on fatal Mother’s Day accident

Additional information has been released by authorities regarding the Mother's Day accident which left a child dead. The accident occurred on East Maine Road on May 8th. Authorities say that 32-year-old Thomas Steyer of Binghamton veered into the oncoming lane where he struck a... Read More.

Florida man pleads ‘No contest’ in Sayre

The Florida man accused of threatening a Sayre Police officer earlier this year has plead 'No contest' to two misdemeanor charges. 39-year-old Michael Ames, Jr. of Winter Park Florida is accused of threatening authorities and yelling obscenities at them as they attempted to turn... Read More.

OES Dedication and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

The Owego-Apalachin Central School District held a special dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new Owego Elementary School today. The event was hosted by Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell and the district's Board of Education. Many national, state, regional, and local representatives were on hand,... Read More.