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375 Natural Gas wells were drilled in Bradford County in 2010 according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, more than any other Pennsylvania county. Tioga County, Pennsylvania placed second with 261 wells drilled. Much of the drilling activity was from three companies. Chesapeake Appalachia... Read More.

The rumored changed to the Nascar Sprint Cup points structure has drawn a quick reaction. The changes are said to be: 1) Award 43 points for a win, 42 points for second, and so on to 1 point for last, and 2) The first 10 drivers in... Read More.

According to reports, NASCAR is considering significant changes to the point structure for 2011. One idea discussed is to award 43 points for a win, 42 for second, etc. with the top ten drivers advancing to the Chase. A second change would address the situation Jamie... Read More.

A slippery mess is in store for the region, with snow expected to change over to sleet and freezing rain by late morning, according to National Weather Service forecasts. A winter weather advisory is in effect until 6 a.m. Wednesday for Broome, Chenango, Tioga, Cortland,... Read More.

Tony Stewart's off season jaunt to Australia has ended on a sour note. The gifted but ornery Nascar driver was apparently unhappy with the track conditions at the Sydney Speedway. He confronted track owner Brett Morris, the co-owner of the Speedway, after a 'Sprintcar Grand... Read More.

According to the latest poll from The Sienna College Research Institute, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s favorability rating rose to 70 percent. The poll, released yesterday, measured the opinions of a cross section of 776 registered New York State voters last week. For the first time... Read More.

Endwell native Ali Touhey has been named Chief-of-Staff to newly elected Assemblyman Sean Hanna. Touhey was assignment editor and anchor at WROC-TV and WUHF-TV in Rochester. She is a graduate of State University College at Geneseo. Hanna represents portions of Monroe, Ontario, and Livingston counties.

Congressman Maurice Hinchey has announced a $1.5 million, two-year U.S. Navy contract for the ENSCO, Inc. facility in Endicott, New York. The contract will dramatically improve the Navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities by displaying the positions of enemy submarines in 3-D, instead of 2-D. The contract... Read More.

Joe Gibbs Racing announced Monday that Michael McDowell will join their team of drivers for the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series season. McDowell is currently slated to drive in both Nationwide Series races in Iowa behind the wheel of the No. 18 Toyota Camry with... Read More.

Corning Police responding to a report of a foul odor found a Meth Lab in full production. Police say that Michael Wheeler, age 45, of Corning was manufacturing methamphetamine on the second floor of an East Denison Parkway address. Hazmat teams removed the dangerous chemicals from... Read More.

NYSEG reports that the natural gas distribution system in the Southern Tier is being returned to normal, after repairs were made for a pipeline leak this weekend. Customers in Tioga and Broome counties are no longer asked to curtail usage. The leak was near the Broome &... Read More.

Lockheed Martin has won a U.S. Navy contract to continue providing sonar systems for U.S. submarines. The $84 million contract contains options which will bring the total contract value to $2.1 billion, if exercised. The program's scope includes the development, production, support, and modernization of all... Read More.