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Long-time Waverly coach Miller has Wolverines at cusp of making local history

Friday, December 1 by Bill Moyer

By TIM BIRNEY / Valley Sports Report (Waverly, NY) - I've known Waverly football coach Jason Miller for a long time, and like myself, he played on some bad football teams at Waverly.Miller has been head coach... Read More.

NY Section 4 Football: Waverly, Tioga, Maine-Endwell playing for state championships

Thursday, November 30 by Bill Moyer

For the third straight season, Section 4 will have three high school football teams vying this weekend for New York state championships: Waverly (12-1) in Class C; two-time defending champion Tioga (13-0) in Class D; and two-time defending champion Maine-Endwell (12-0) in Class B.In... Read More.

Ithaca man sentenced to 12 1/2 years in federal prison for attempted enticement of child

Wednesday, November 29 by Pat McDonald

SYRACUSE – Joseph Swansbrough, 34, of Ithaca New York, was sentenced today to 150 months (12 1/2 years) in federal prison for attempting to entice and coerce a minor to engage in sexual activity, according to United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman and Craig... Read More.

Southern Tier local enforcement make felony arrests; Candor man faces 100 child porn charges

Wednesday, November 29 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police at Owego Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested David M. Brown, age 63, Candor, NY, for 100 counts of the class “E” felony of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Owego with the... Read More.

Tioga Downs awards $1.5 million to nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, November 28 by Pat McDonald

NICHOLS – The Tioga Downs Regional Community Foundation awarded $1.5 million in grants to 100 local non-profit organizations throughout the Southern Tier on this year’s Giving Tuesday.Grant recipients were announced during an evening awards ceremony at Tioga Downs Casino Resort, where non-profit organizations from... Read More.

Tioga County Public Health Department: Check your smoke alarms!

Tuesday, November 28 by Pat McDonald

The Tioga County Public Health Department is reminding residents to check their smoke alarms.According to a press release from the health department, properly installed and maintained smoke alarms play an important role in reducing injury and death from house fires. Smoke travels fast during... Read More.

Owego to host third annual Sibley hoops tournament this weekend

Monday, November 27 by Pat McDonald

OWEGO -- For 50 years Charlie Sibley coached, guided, inspired and mentored youngsters from Tioga County. On Aug. 24, 2020, he passed away from complications due to a stroke. A stalwart in the basketball world, and well-respected among his peers, Sibley illustrated the selfless... Read More.

Guthrie presents Donald Packer distinguished caregiver and provider awards

Wednesday, November 22 by Bill Moyer

(Sayre, PA) - Guthrie Medical Group recently held its Recognition Award Banquet at the Best Western in Sayre where caregivers were recognized for their years of service, ranging from five to 45 years. Thirty-seven people who retired or will be retiring in 2023 were... Read More.

Spaghetti dinner and basket auction to benefit Tioga Downs horsemen

Tuesday, November 21 by Pat McDonald

The Nichols Fire Department along with Town and Village of Nichols officials are hosting a spaghetti dinner and basket raffle with all proceeds going to the Tioga Downs horsemen who lost their horses in the recent fire.The event will be held on Sunday, December... Read More.

PennDOT provides winter driving advice, motorists urged to avoid unnecessary travel

Monday, November 20 by Pat McDonald

MONTOURSVILLE -- With the winter weather forecasted for north central Pennsylvania tomorrow, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel.For those who need to travel during winter storms, the department reminds motorists to “Know Before You Go” by checking... Read More.

NYS football: 2 from Tioga, 1 from Broome to play this weekend for state finals berths

Monday, November 20 by Bill Moyer

Along a roughly 35-mile swatch of land along Route 17C from Waverly on the west through Tioga Center/Nichols to Endwell on the east, each community's high school football team will play this weekend in the NYSPHSAA semifinals on a neutral field at Cicero-North Syracuse... Read More.

PETA: Tioga Downs arson suspect will face animal cruelty charges

Thursday, November 16 by Pat McDonald

NICHOLS -- The suspect in the arson fire at Tioga Downs that killed 30 horses and destroyed a barn could be facing additional charges, according to a press release from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals organization.Thirty-two-year-old Athens resident Boyd H. Fenton... Read More.

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