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State Police Investigate Abuse Allegations at Tioga Hills Elementary

Wednesday, April 8 by WEBO Radio

New York State Police say they have completed an investigation into allegations that a teacher seriously injured a student at Tioga Hills Elementary. The New York State Police Child Abuse hotline was contacted on March 18, a day after the alleged incident. The... Read More.

FEMA Commits to $5.7M to Owego-Apalachin School District

Wednesday, March 25 by WEBO Radio

FEMA has officially committed $5.7 million in funding to Owego Apalachin Central School District for construction after the school district received severe damage during Tropical Storm Lee. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced yesterday that FEMA will give the money toward construction of... Read More.

No Injuries in Owego-Apalachin School Bus Fire

Wednesday, February 25 by WEBO Radio

A fire occurred on an Owego Apalachin school bus yesterday afternoon at the intersection of Lisle and Patton Roads. One student and the driver were on board when the fire broke out, but both made it out safely. No one was hurt in the fire.... Read More.

Union-Endicott Superintendent Seeks Community Feedback

Thursday, February 12 by WEBO Radio

The Union-Endicott Superintendent is asking for feedback from the community as the district finalizes next year's proposed budget. Last night, board members and the superintendent held the second of three work sessions to shape the budget that will go before voters in May. The... Read More.

Nicole Mathewson Remembered At OFA Vigil

Monday, December 22 by WEBO Radio

Last Monday, Nicole Mathewson was found dead inside her home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The 32-year-old was an Owego native, who moved to Lancaster County to teach at Brownstone Elementary School. Two men were arrested for homicide in connection to her death. But last night, Nicole... Read More.

O-A Middle School Collecting Food To Benefit The Tioga Rural Ministry

Thursday, December 4 by WEBO Radio

Owego Apalachin Middle School is collecting food and other items through Dec. 19 for its annual holiday drive to benefit the Tioga County Rural Ministry. Students can bring non-perishable food items into school to be collected in their home rooms. In addition, area residents... Read More.

OFA Students Sign ‘Eyes Forward’ Pledge

Wednesday, November 26 by WEBO Radio

A group of Students at Owego Free Academy asked their classmates to put their phones down and keep their eyes on the road. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) kicked off its Eyes Forward campaign by asking fellow students to sign a pledge promising they... Read More.

Hearing Scheduled on Veteran’s Tax Exemption

Thursday, November 13 by WEBO Radio

OA Schools has scheduled a public hearing on the topic of the Veterans' Tax Exemption. The public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, in the large-group instruction hall (LGI), which is located just off the main lobby at Owego Free Academy,... Read More.

Vestal BOE Approves Teacher Contract

Thursday, November 6 by WEBO Radio

The Vestal Board of Education on Tuesday night unanimously approved a new contract agreement with the Vestal Teachers' Association, their first new deal in five years. The teachers' union contract had not been renewed since the end of the last agreement, which covered 2009 through... Read More.

Common Ground and OACSD Team to Offer Free Meals for Kids

Thursday, July 17 by WEBO

The Common Ground Food Program is a program designed to help feed children in need in the area throughout the summer. With many families depending on school meals to feed their children, the summer months can prove to be a trying time financially. The... Read More.

Maine-Endwell Stadium Almost Ready

Tuesday, July 15 by WEBO

Progress is being made for the stadium renovations at Maine-Endwell High School. After three years of work, the project is almost done. On Monday, stadium lights were installed to get ready for the upcoming fall season of sports. The lighting project started last week... Read More.

U-E High School to Undergo Asbestos Removal

Thursday, June 26 by WEBO

Union-Endicott High School has announced that it will be closed to all visitors in July and part of August as asbestos abatement takes place in the building. Beginning July 7th, the asbestos removal will start as part of the district's capital project. Asbestos-based ceiling... Read More.