Man Attempts to Flee Police on Motorcycle

A man has been arrested after attempting to outrun authorities on a motorcycle. 20-year-old Christopher Nunez of Holbrook, NY, was clocked going 100MPH on I-81 by New York State Police. When authorities attempted to pull him over, Nunez increased his speed to 120MPH. Police... Read More.

Broome-Tioga Auction this Saturday

This Saturday is the annual Broome-Tioga public auction, which will feature everything from kitchen equipment to police cars and school buses. The auction is being held at the Broome County Highway Garage on Thomas Street in the Town of Chenango. Registration will begin at... Read More.
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Maine-Endwell Looking to Start Planning Committee

The Maine Endwell Central School District Board of Education is looking for community members to serve on a developing strategic planning committee. The board is looking for residents who are critical thinkers, collaborative, and enthusiastic about learning. The strategic planning committee will be used... Read More.
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NYS DMV is Now Selling NFL License Plates

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has begun to cater to NFL sports fans. This past Tuesday, the DMV began selling custom New York State NFL team license plates, including the Buffalo Bills, New York Giants, and New York Jets. The custom... Read More.

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.
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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.