Chemung County Jail Re-Accredited

Chemung County leaders were out in front of the jail Monday morning to announce the re-accreditation of the facility. The jail was re-accredited by the New York State Sheriff's Association. They look at policy procedures, inspections and conduct interviews with the staff. To achieve... Read More.

Strawberry Festival: A Great Success

Owego's 33rd Annual Strawberry Festival was a great success. Festival goers, local businesses, and vendors were all pleased with the events outcome. There were many special events and highlights including fireworks Friday night, and the traditional Strawberry Festival parade on Saturday. The crowds on North... Read More.

Arrest Made In Hess & Family Dollar Robberies

Just hours after he allegedly robbed a gas station, police caught the suspect stealing from another store. Police said 39-year-old Steven VanWinkle, robbed the Hess gas station on Glenwood Avenue at knifepoint early Saturday morning. He got away with cash and cigarettes. ... Read More.

Owego Strawberry Festival Begins Tonight

Owego's Strawberry Festival begins tonight in the village of Owego.  This is the 33rd annual Strawberry Festival.  Tonight's events include musical performances throughout the downtown area, a wine tasting at the Gateway Community deck, the Strawberry Festival Beauty Pageant in the Courthouse Square at... Read More.

Binghamton Holiday Inn Evacuated By Bomb Threat

Guests and staff at the Holiday Inn of Binghamton evacuated for an hour after a bomb threat.  Approximately 100 people stood outside the Holiday Inn on Hawley Street as Binghamton police investigated.  Seven Binghamton police cars arrived on scene, including a K-9 unit.  Police... Read More.

Binghamton Man Faces Gun & Drug Charges

A two-month drug investigation leads to a Binghamton man facing charges. 27-year-old Charles Robinson was arrested on Wednesday by members of the New York State Police, along with the Vestal and Endicott Police Departments. Police were able to obtain a warrant to search Robinson's... Read More.

House Explosion Not Caused By Gas Lines

Investigators now say that the fire that caused an explosion at a Horseheads home Wednesday night was not caused by gas lines. The fire completely destroyed the home. The continuing investigation into the explosion indicates that the origin was a buildup of natural gas,... Read More.

Route 17 MVA Slows Traffic

A motor vehicle accident slowed traffic on Route 17, near Exit 65 in Owego yesterday. One-mile east of Exit 65 heading towards Apalachin, near DeGroat Road, a crash resulted in one car flipped upside down in the median, and a pickup truck spun around... Read More.

Family Dispute Ends In Stabbing

Police have released the details of a family dispute that ended in a stabbing this weekend. Friday evening, 62-year-old Timothy Harvey of Endicott reportedly told his 21-year-old son Nicholas to leave his house and not return for the night. Nicholas responded by punching interior walls... Read More.