'Trunk Or Treat' Set For OFA Tonight

And, while trick or treating will occur as usual in neighborhoods throughout the area, the third annual "Trunk or Treat" event will be held again tonight at the Owego Free Academy parking lot on Sheldon Guiles Boulevard. The event features a well lit,... Read More.

FEMA Funds Released For Owego Elementary Construction

Senator Charles Schumer announced on Monday that $24 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been sent to the Owego-Apalachin School District to help rebuild the Owego Elementary. FEMA and the school district reached the funding agreement back in June of 2012, after... Read More.

Voters Overwhelmingly Approve New Owego Elementary School

Voters in the Owego-Apalachin School District overwhelmingly voted in favor of two propositions Tuesday, allowing the district to issue serial bonds, along with using money from its capital reserve fund. Both propositions unofficially passed with about an 80 percent approval rate. The tallies will become... Read More.

Owego Elementary Referendum Vote Is Today

The referendum vote for a new Owego Elementary School will take place today from noon to 8 p.m. Polling places will be at Apalachin Elementary School and Owego Free Academy. Voters will vote on two propositions, including the authorization of borrowing $9.6... Read More.

Owego Elementary Plans Shared With Public

Plans for the new Owego Elementary School were shared with the public Tuesday night. The 120,000-square -foot building will feature an auditorium, large instruction spaces, and isolated music rooms, all without raising taxes. Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell discussed funding, design plans, and the date... Read More.

Owego Apalachin School Meeting Set For Tonight

The Owego Apalachin school district and superintendent Dr. Bill Russell will host a public information session to discuss construction and funding for the new Owego Elementary School at 7 o'clock tonight in the Owego Free Academy LGI hall. Dr. Russell will give a brief... Read More.

O-A School District Schedules Public Info Sessions

The Owego Apalachin school district and superintendent Dr. Bill Russell will host a public information session to discuss construction and funding for the new Owego Elementary School at 7 o'clock Tuesday night in the Owego Free Academy LGI hall. Dr. Russell will give a... Read More.

OFA Teacher Headed To Afganistan

A teacher at Owego Free Academy has left the classroom to head back to Afghanistan this week. Mike Oddo is a technology education teacher at OFA, but he also serves as Command Sergeant Major of the 365th Engineer Battalion of the United State Army... Read More.

Graduation Weekend Celebrated

It was high school graduation weekend across the Southern Tier. Among the many districts, Owego Free Academy held their 140th Annual Commencement. The ceremony, broadcast on News Radio WEBO Saturday morning, graduated over 150 Seniors. They spent the morning reflecting on their experiences,... Read More.

Owego-Apalachin Adds Two To 'Wall Of Fame'

The Owego-Apalachin School District added two more names to its Wall of Fame Wednesday evening. At last night's induction ceremony and dinner, Matthew Porcari and George Truesdail were honored. Porcari was a 1997 graduate of Owego Free Academy, and was a firefighter killed in... Read More.

Demolition Of Owego Elementary Has Started

Demolition of the Owego Elementary School began yesterday morning. The building was heavily damaged in the 2011 flood. The district hopes that its replacement will be completed in the same location, two years from now. Elementary students are currently being bused to... Read More.