Drug and Alcohol Facts Week in local high schools

Students at some high schools in Tioga County will learn the truth about the ill effects of drug use starting today thanks to the efforts of a local drug prevention organization. Throughout the week, which is called National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week, students get... Read More.

NY announces increase in tax cap

New York has announced an increase in the property tax cap for school districts and villages this year. The cap will be set at 1.26 percent for schools and 1.15 percent for villages, according to the comptroller's office. Last year's cap was 0.12 percent.... Read More.

BU begins Spring 2017 semester

Binghamton University is back in session today as the school begins the Spring 2017 semester. More than 17,000 undergraduate and graduate students will take classes on the Vestal campus this semester. Many of them were in the area yesterday to participate in... Read More.

Reality Check students on WEBO

Teens and families are invited to join Tobacco Free Broome and Tioga and Reality Check for a smoke-free movie night with the Binghamton Senators on Feb. 24. Binghamton will host Toronto that night at 7:05, and a special showing of "The... Read More.

Former school, admin building demolished

The former Owego-Apalachin Administration Building and onetime Talcott Street School was demolished yesterday. It has been vacant since the Flood of 2011 damaged it beyond repair. Built as an elementary school for residents of the village's "Flats" neighborhood, it was later turned into the... Read More.

Local football coaches in Texas for special event

Some local high school football coaches are in Texas today coaching for USA Football. Maine-Endwell's Matt Gallagher is the head coach of USA Football's Team Stripes, which will play Team Stars on Tuesday as part of International Bowl XVIII. Accompanying Coach... Read More.

Tioga Legislature to honor NV football team

The Tioga County Legislature will recognize the state champion Newark Valley football team before their regular monthly meeting today. Coaches and players from the school's first state champion football team will be recognized in the Hubbard Auditorium at the Tioga County... Read More.

Waverly CSD planning active shooter drill

The Waverly Central School District has announced plans to hold an active shooter drill sometime in the spring. Superintendent Dr. Randy Richards says the district is working with both the Waverly Police Department and New York State Police to develop the... Read More.

OACSD to hold LGBTQ training

The Owego-Apalachin Central School District will hold a first-of-its-kind training for all transportation employees this week to help make them aware and address the needs of LGBTQ students. The 60 district bus drivers and other transportation employees will take part in... Read More.

New agricultural program announced for schools

A new program to help students in five school districts learn about the advantages of eating locally grown products was unveiled by State Senator Fred Akshar on Friday. "Growing Our Agri-Future" will bring educators into classrooms in the five school districts to teach students... Read More.

OA students participating in Hour of Code

Owego-Apalachin Middle School students are taking part in a worldwide initiative this week. Sandy Stiles, the Owego Middle School Librarian, told us about the Hour of Code initiative. "Hour of Code was a worldwide initiative started by Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg," she told WEBO.... Read More.