Local animal shelter takes in hurricane strays

One local animal shelter is taking in displaced dogs in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. The Animal Care Sanctuary in East Smithfield sent two vans to Maryland late last week to pick up 11 dogs who, for one reason or another, are now homeless.... Read More.

Fatal Route 17 head-on collision victim identified

Authorities have identified the individual who died in a motor vehicle crash on Route 17 near Exit 61 on Tuesday. 90-year-old John McCarthy of Elmira is said to have been driving westward in the eastbound lanes of Route 17 when he hit another car... Read More.

Numerous events occurring in Owego today

A reminder that there are numerous events happening in and around Owego today.Calling hours for former Owego Fire Chief and youth sports coach Tom Taft are being held today from 4-7pm at Esty, Munroe, and Fahey Funeral Home on Park Street in Owego. Tom... Read More.

Ithaca Police search for suspects in stabbing incident

Ithaca Police are looking for two men following a stabbing in Collegetown yesterday evening. A 27-year-old victim received a stab wound to his leg. After a preliminary investigation, authorities say that the stabbing took place when the victim saw two men attempting to steal... Read More.

Homicide investigation in Oxford

A suspicious death investigation in Chenango County has now changed to a homicide investigation. 58-year-old David Green was found dead Monday in his home at 221 Charles Kelly Road in Oxford. An autopsy determined that the man was murdered between Friday evening and Saturday.... Read More.

Annual Broome-Tioga Auction this weekend

The annual Broome-Tioga Public Auction is being held this Saturday. The auction features items no longer needed by local municipalities and school districts, including: electronics, tools, vehicles, and more. Broome County Executive Debbie Preston says that, quote "This is a great way for people... Read More.

Democratic candidate for Tioga County Legislature announced

The Tioga County Democratic Committee has announced its candidate for legislator in Tioga County's fifth legislative district, Waverly Deputy Mayor Pat Ayers. He will run for the county seat that was once held by Ray Case, who passed away in December.  The district includes... Read More.

PA’s university faculty votes to allow strike

Faculty in Pennsylvania's state university system has voted to allow their union to call a strike if necessary. The strike would come after nearly two years of unsuccessful contract negotiations between college faculty and state organizations. Disagreements over wages, health insurance, and faculty workloads... Read More.

UE did not receive $10 million grant

The Union-Endicott School District did not win a portion of a $100 million grant. Despite being declared a finalist earlier this year, the Union-Endicott School District did not secure one of ten $10 Million grants announced by XQ America yesterday afternoon. The grants were... Read More.

OA School bus accident not caused by mechanical failure

State Police investigators say that the school bus which flipped on its side on Saturday while transporting Owego-Apalachin volleyball players showed no signs of mechanical failure. Authorities are still unsure what exactly caused the accident, but say that witnesses have said that the bus... Read More.