Tioga ASAP reschedules Nichols event

The Tioga County Allies in Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition and Trinity Casa have rescheduled their Nichols panel discussion on the heroin crisis for Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 7-8:30pm at the Presbyterian Church on Main Street. The event had to be canceled... Read More.

Former school, admin building demolished

The former Owego-Apalachin Administration Building and onetime Talcott Street School was demolished yesterday. It has been vacant since the Flood of 2011 damaged it beyond repair. Built as an elementary school for residents of the village's "Flats" neighborhood, it was later turned into the... Read More.

Athens man accused of injuring girlfriend

An Athens man is in the Tioga County Jail today after allegedly attacking and seriously injuring his girlfriend in Waverly yesterday. Investigators say 25-year-old Michael Comstock attacked his girlfriend at a home in the village. No motive was released. Comstock has been charged with... Read More.
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Senator Akshar on WEBO

State Senator Fred Akshar was a special guest on the WEBO Morning Show today. In a wide-ranging conversation, the senator shared his reaction of the governor's state of the state addresses this week. Akshar talked about his plans for this year's legislative... Read More.

Cuomo’s helicopter makes emergency landing

Governor Cuomo's helicopter had to make an emergency landing yesterday as it was transporting the governor and staff members back to New York City from his regional state of the state address in Albany. Just before 4pm, the governor's office says the helicopter filled... Read More.
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Garnar announces new opioid abuse coalition

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has officially declared the region's heroin and opioid problem a public health emergency. In response, the new county executive wants to bring all levels of government together with local organizations to help fight the epidemic, similar... Read More.

Tioga Legislature to honor NV football team

The Tioga County Legislature will recognize the state champion Newark Valley football team before their regular monthly meeting today. Coaches and players from the school's first state champion football team will be recognized in the Hubbard Auditorium at the Tioga County... Read More.
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Waverly CSD planning active shooter drill

The Waverly Central School District has announced plans to hold an active shooter drill sometime in the spring. Superintendent Dr. Randy Richards says the district is working with both the Waverly Police Department and New York State Police to develop the... Read More.

Chemung County: First Arena needs renovations

The Chemung County Legislature says Elmira's First Arena needs renovations and a new owner. Legislators passed a resolution last night pledging to assist whoever buys the building with renovations in an effort to keep the arena open and the ECHL's Elmira... Read More.

New agricultural program announced for schools

A new program to help students in five school districts learn about the advantages of eating locally grown products was unveiled by State Senator Fred Akshar on Friday. "Growing Our Agri-Future" will bring educators into classrooms in the five school districts to teach students... Read More.