Power Outage Affects Thousands

A widespread power outage in Broome and Tioga Counties is the second in less than a week. Just after 5:30PM yesterday, an equipment failure at a electric substation on Riverside Drive in Johnson City, left 7,400 NYSEG customers without power for about an hour.... Read More.

Additional Funding Secured for Mercy House

Additional funding has been secured for the development of a special home in our area. The Mercy House of the Southern Tier is being built to provide a comfortable home with all the equipment necessary for individuals who are suffering from terminal illness. The... Read More.

Changes to New York State Tests

New York State Education Commissioner MarryEllen Elia announced yesterday that this year's standardized tests for students in grades 3rd through 8th will be shorter than in previous years. Some reading and writing portions of the English exams will be eliminated, as well as some... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin Receives Funding from FEMA

After a push by US Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, the Owego-Apalachin School District will finally be receiving their second and final check from FEMA . This check comes from FEMA to help relocate and rebuild some of the school district's facilities after... Read More.

NYSEG Awards Grant to Upstate Shredding

Upstate Shredding in Owego has been awarded an economic grant check from NYSEG. This grant from New York State Electric and Gas comes after Upstate Shredding installed a new $1.7 Million 9000 horse power motor into their mega shredder. This new motor allowed for... Read More.

Reed Announces Plan to Help End Veteran Homelessness

Congressman Tom Reed has just announced a special spending initiative aimed at ending veteran homelessness. According to Reed, $5 Million will be distributed to non-profit organizations across Western New York and the Southern Tier, to help keep our veterans off of the street. Reed... Read More.

WEBO Weekend Sports Report Sept. 11-13, 2015

The Owego football team held off a late Johnson City rally and spoiled the Wildcats first-ever night home game as the Indians prevailed 28-20 Friday in a game heard live on WEBO.Patrick Bilbrey was the man again for Owego, catching two long passes for... Read More.

Fire Crews Respond to Blaze in Candor

A home in Candor is believed to be a total loss after a fire yesterday afternoon. The home at the corner of State Route 96 and Kelsey Road in Candor was seen with smoke billowing from it by neighbors, who then called 911. No... Read More.

Tioga County Primary Results

Primaries were held across New York State yesterday, including right here in Tioga County. A total of 1,294 votes were casted for Tioga County Clerk. Candidate Andrea Klett won the majority with 857 votes. Elections for Town Officials were also held throughout the county:... Read More.

Cause of Halsey Valley Road Fire Determined

The cause of the fire which engulfed a home on Halsey Valley Road late Wednesday night has been determined. Fire investigators say that a faulty extension cord is to blame. The fire displaced three residents, including a mother and two adult children. Four fire... Read More.

Two Individuals Arrested for Promoting Prison Contraband

Police have arrested two individuals for the introduction of contraband into the Broome County Jail. A two-month long investigation found that 25-year-old Katherine Searles of Binghamton had been placing suboxone strips in letters addressed to her husband, Brian Searles, who was currently residing in... Read More.

Structure Fire in Tioga County

Four fire departments were called to a house fire late last night in the Town of Tioga. The call came in for a fully-involved structure fire at 1607 Halsey Valley Road just after 11PM. Fire officials are still investigating the cause of the blaze.... Read More.