Veteran’s Day Observed Throughout Region

Owego and Tioga County will mark Veterans Day 2014 at 11 a.m. today at the Tioga County Veterans Memorial on its 27th anniversary of dedication. Veterans request all citizens to observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m. on the 96th anniversary of the... Read More.

Casino Selection Decision Delayed to Month End

A decision on what business would get the casino license in the Southern Tier was expected by Mid-November, but that timeline may have changed. The five-member New York State Gaming Facility Location Board met Monday morning in New York City. The board discussed the... Read More.

Waverly Dance Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault

A dance teacher in Tioga County has been accused of sexual assault against a young child, according to the Waverly Police Department. Julie Kay Werkheiser of Waverly, was arrested on Nov. 8 following a lengthy investigation into the allegations. Police had a warrant for... Read More.

Family Rebuilding After Devastating Fire

A month after a devastating fire took everything they owned, the Butlers are in the process of rebuilding with a little help from the community. A benefit to raise money for Rick and Jess Butler, and their two daughters, was held at the Owego... Read More.

Travel Advisories for This Week

Travel advisories this week. Front Street in Binghamton will have periodic, alternating lane closures between Prospect Street and Buhveer Street. The work will be performed between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. today and tomorrow. State Route 17 eastbound between the Airport Road and Front... Read More.

Veteran’s Day Ceremonies Set For Tuesday

Veterans Day is tomorrow. At 11am tomorrow, the ceremonies begin at the Tioga County Veterans Memorial. Church bells will ring and fire sirens will sound as a tribute. And a moment of silence will be observed. In Newark Valley it's a Veterans Day dinner... Read More.

Senator Libous Seeks Legal Victory

State Senator Tom Libous won a political battle to keep his seat and is now looking for a legal victory. The newly re-elected Libous filed to have his federal indictment thrown out. Libous's lawyers submitted papers claiming federal prosecutors were in the wrong by... Read More.

No Injuries in Town of Maine House Fire

Multiple crews were called to a second-alarm building fire in the town of Maine yesterday. Firefighters were called to 298 Flint Rd. just after 10 a.m. Smoke and flames could be seen coming from the roof of the building when crews arrived. Broome County... Read More.

Route 434 Pavement Work Nearly Complete

A nearly nine-mile stretch of Route 434 from Bunn Hill Road, near Binghamton University, to the Tioga County line is now smooth, and much of it is freshly paved. Poor weather has delayed construction efforts, so there is still some median, stripe-ing and signal... Read More.