Memorial Service Planned For Sergeant Justin Rogers

A memorial service has been planned for the Southern Tier soldier who died in Afghanistan last week. Family and friends of 25-year-old Sergeant Justin Rogers are planning to get together Thursday at the Tioga Central Middle School Auditorium to celebrate his life. ... Read More.

Chemung County Judge Peter Buckley Has Died

Just a month-and-a-half after retiring, a long time Chemung County judge has died. Judge Peter Buckley passed away Monday morning at the age of 66. He had served the community for more than 40 years. Most recently, he was the acting justice at... Read More.

Pennsylvania Man Injured In Drunk Driving Accident

A Pennsylvania man has been arrested for drunk driving after State Police say he rolled his car and seriously hurt a passenger. Authorities say the incident happened on State Route 220 in Ulster Township late Saturday night. When they arrived, troopers found a... Read More.
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Astronaut Eileen Collins Visits Southern Tier

Famed astronaut Eileen Collins made a public appearance in the Southern Tier Monday. The Elmira native was back on Harris Hill, where she first learned to fly, to inspire future young pilots. Collins stopped at the aerospace camp that's named for her... Read More.

Tioga Downs Sees Record Crowds On The Fourth

The largest Fourth of July crowd in Tioga Downs history made its way to the casino and racetrack in Nichols to watch harness racing and one of the area's largest fireworks shows last Thursday. 8,549 people, the 10th largest attendance in Tioga Downs history,... Read More.
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Lightning Causes Home Fire On Airport Road

Fire crews spent several hours at a home on Airport Road after lightning struck and ignited a fire. The fire broke out around 7 p.m. on Sunday. Seven fire companies including Choconut Center, Prospect Terrace, East Main, Chenango, and Endwell along with... Read More.

Prison Break Foiled At Elmira Correctional

A complex and detailed escape plot was prevented by officers at the Elmira Correctional Facility over the weekend. The State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association say several inmates were planning some sort of disruption in the facility over the holiday weekend, with intentions... Read More.

Fireworks Complaint Leads To Drug Arrest

Binghamton police officers were dispatched to a routine complaint over the weekend. While on scene at 9 Eaton Place, they heard fireworks coming from outside the building. They found 44-year-old Joaquin Molina-Cartagena (Cart-ay-nya), of Binghamton, setting them off. It turns out... Read More.
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JC Mayor Deemie To Run For Another Term

Johnson City Mayor Greg Deemie announced he will be running for another term. Deemie has been serving as mayor of Johnson City for the past year and a half. He was appointed to the position by the Village Board after Dennis Hannon... Read More.