Victim Of Candor Fire Identified

Tioga County Fire Investigators are now confirming that one person died in a house fire, in Candor. Jim Roberts of Candor, passed away early this morning. The exact cause of his death has not yet been released. The Candor Fire Department was called to 119... Read More.

Early Morning Structure Fire In Candor

We are awaiting details of an early morning structure on Spencer Road in Candor. We know that the call came in before 3 o'clock this morning and that Candor Fire and EMS responded, as well as firefighters from Weltonville, Owego, and the Tioga County... Read More.

Another 16 Miles Designated As Route 86

A section of Route 17 in Chemung County has officially become Interstate 86. According to the New York State Department of Transportation, the 16-mile stretch of highway was officially designated as part of Interstate 86 by the Federal Highway Administration. The new part of... Read More.

FBI Data Shows Increase In Southern Tier Violent Crime

The Southern Tier has seen an increase in violent crimes from data collected in 2011. The Federal Bureau of Investigation released data showing the increase in violent crime. In The Binghamton Metropolitan Area, which includes both Broome and Tioga counties, violent crime rose from... Read More.

Upstate Shredding Makes Acquisition In Hornell

The shredding business based in Owego continues to branch outward. Upstate Shredding-Ben Weitsman has acquired its fire scrap metal processor in Steuben County, after its acquisition of Hornell Waste Material. The transaction between the companies, which will be an all-cash payment, is set to... Read More.

Person Injured In Spencer Tractor Rollover

The Spencer Fire Department responded to a reported tractor-brush hog rollover accident on Owl Creek Road yesterday afternoon. The victim had to be extricated from the wreckage, and was treated at the scene by Spencer and Candor EMS before being flown by Guthrie... Read More.

Police Officer & K-9 Foil Gun Store Burglary

An officer in Horseheads interrupted a burglary in progress. Police say the officer was on his routine patrol with his K-9 partner Thursday morning when he noticed suspicious activity at Scott's Guns and Accessories on Watkins Road. He spotted 22-year-old Stephen Savage near... Read More.

Gas Leak Shuts Down Main Street In Endicott

A gas leak shut down part of Main Street in Endicott Thursday. Endicott Police confirmed that the section of Main Street spanning from Adams Street to Jackson Street had been closed off due to leaking natural gas. NYSEG was able to shut off the... Read More.