Owego-Apalachin Foundation Seeks Grant Applications

The Owego-Apalachin Foundation for Excellence in Education has announced that they will be accepting grant applications now through the end of February. Ideas for grants can be submitted by students, teachers, staff, parents, residents, businesses, or agencies. The foundation is looking for grant proposals... Read More.

Broome County Launches Fracking Resource Website

As the hydraulic fracturing debate rages on at both the state and local levels, Broome County has announced the launch of a website designed to offer resources related to the fracking industry. The county launched the site on Tuesday after a year of development... Read More.

Homicide Suspect John DiSisti Dies

The Waverly man accused of killing an Athens, Pennsylvania couple died in a Western Pennsylvania jail on Monday morning. 76-year-old John DeSisti was charged in the shotgun shooting deaths of his cousin, 60-year-old Carol Keefe, and her husband, 56-year-old David Keefe, at their Athens... Read More.

Trial Date Set In Binghamton Homicide Case

The trial for the man accused of murdering his estranged wife and her friend last year in Binghamton has been set for this spring. 40-year-old Aaron Powell was charged with one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder in the deaths... Read More.

115 Flood Damaged Homes Set For Demolition

The towns of Vestal and Union will likely be seeing 115 flood-damaged homes be demolished within the next month. The demolition of 35 vacant houses in Vestal and 80 in Union are expected to begin after a federal buyout program calls for the government... Read More.

Firefighters Memorial Golf Tourny Set For June 7th

The date for the second annual Owego Fallen Firefighters Memorial Golf Tournament has been announced. The tournament will be held on June 7th at the Links at Hiawatha Landing in Apalachin. The Owego Fire Department will again be hosting the tournament, which last year... Read More.

Binghamton Judge Lehman Announces Retirement

Binghamton's City Court judge Mary Anne Lehmann has announced her retirement in April. Mayor Rich David has now announced the process to appoint a new judge to replace her. The city court judge is a ten-year elected term with an annual salary of $133,000.... Read More.

Owego To Receive $1.2M For Flood Mitigation

New York Senators Schumer and Gillibrand have announced that more than $1.2 million will be headed to Owego to deal with flood mitigation. Owego Mayor Kevin Millar said the money will go toward helping 27 homeowners get their houses raised off of the... Read More.

Basset Youth Foundation Offering Grants

A local non-profit organization will be offering youth volunteerism and beautification grants in Tioga County. The Charles H. Basset Youth Foundation will be working in partnership with the Community Foundation of South Central New York to give the grants. Small grants for youth volunteer... Read More.

Binghamton Man Sentenced In Narcotics Case

A man arrested in 2012 on federal drug charges was sentenced Monday. Brian Hime of Binghamton was sentenced on charges of conspiracy to traffic narcotics, possession with intent to distribute and illegal firearms possession. In September 2012, law enforcement served a search... Read More.