Binghamton University Acquires Parking Permit Technology

You won’t need a parking permit at Binghamton University for much longer. The college has recently acquired a $45,000 technology that involves license plate recognition to now be linked to online student, faculty and guest accounts at Binghamton University. Officials say it... Read More.

WEBO Sports Roundup – August 2, 2017

The Rumble Ponies played Trenton Tuesday evening. The Rumble Ponies defeated Trenton 3-1.New York Mets outfielder Juan Lagares played center field for the Rumble Ponies last night, beginning a Major League rehab assignment. Lagares, who played for Binghamton in 2011 and 2012, fractured his... Read More.

Relay for Life Today at OFA

Relay for Life of Tioga County is today at Owego Free Academy, starting with the opening ceremony at noon. The celebratory Survivors Lap is 12:15pm this aftermoon. After dark, the Luminaria Ceremony is scheduled for 9pm. Relay for Life is a fundraising and awareness... Read More.

OFA named a NYSPHSAA “School of Excellence”

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association has named Owego Free Academy a School of Excellence after more than 75 percent of the school's varsity teams qualified for the Scholar-Athlete award this year. OFA is one of only 47 schools across... Read More.

Emily and Jaxon Bidwell on WEBO

Tioga students Emily and Jaxon Bidwell were on the WEBO Morning Show today to talk about their efforts to grow 350 pounds of produce for local food pantries last year. The 10 and 6-year-old grew the vegetables with the help of mom and... Read More.

OACSD will dedicate admin and district office building tonight

Another building is ready to be dedicated in the Owego-Apalachin School District after the Flood of 2011 wiped out three district buildings. Before the regular meeting of the board of education, a brief ceremony will mark the dedication of Owego-Apalachin's district offices and administration... Read More.

Summer Meals Program in Tioga County

Now that school is out for the summer, this week marks the start of the Summer Meals Program at some locations in Tioga County. That includes the Marvin Park Pool, where lunches are available weekdays from 11:45am to 12:30pm. The sites at East Waverly... Read More.

High School Graduation Weekend 2017

High schools around the Southern Tier held their graduation ceremonies this weekend, including Owego Free Academy, where the school's 144th-annual Commencement was heard live on WEBO. The ceremony included 161 graduates receiving their diplomas and three student speakers: Valedictorian Bella Coleman, Student Council... Read More.

More Pre-K funding coming to local districts

New York state has set aside $5 million to expand pre-kindergarten programs in some school districts.Governor Andrew Cuomo said the money is intended for pre-kindergarten programs for three or four-year-old students at high-need school districts who do not have a state funded pre-k class. Cuomo... Read More.

Senator Gillibrand at Tioga Elementary Friday

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand stopped by the Tioga Elementary School today to urge fellow Senators to reject the Trump Administration's proposal to cut SNAP benefits and funding to critical nutrition and nutrition education programs for low-income families. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or... Read More.