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Newfield man sentenced to 17 years for kidnapping

Monday, April 14 by Pat McDonald

A Newfield man has been sentenced to nearly two decades in prison for his role in a kidnapping back in 2023.According to the Chemung County District Attorney’s Office, 39-year-old Joseph M. Howell was sentenced to 17 years in prison for two counts of burglary... Read More.

Democrats push bill to raise federal minimum wage to $17 an hour

Tuesday, April 8 by The Center Square

Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would nearly triple the federal minimum wage. ... Read More.

Madigan jurors deadlocked on 12 counts, reach decision on 17

Wednesday, February 12 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) –Jurors in Michael Madigan's corruption trial told the judge Wednesday that they were deadlocked on 12 counts filed by federal prosecutors. ... Read More.

Amazon delivery truck catches fire on 17 West

Tuesday, February 4 by Pat McDonald

Traffic was reduced to one lane on State Route 17 West in Vestal on Monday after an Amazon delivery truck caught on fire.Firefighters from Vestal and Apalachin responded to the highway, across from Lalor Family Dental, just before 1 p.m. on Monday.The cause of... Read More.

Valley Arts4All accepting vendor applications until Friday, Jan. 17

Tuesday, January 14 by Pat McDonald

The annual Valley Arts4All is accepting applications for artisans, student creators, food vendors and community groups for this year’s festival.The two-day event will be held on Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 at Riverfront Park in Sayre.This annual event draws thousands of visitors... Read More.

Woman who killed WWII Veteran in Corning sentenced to 17 years

Friday, December 13 by Pat McDonald

The woman who killed a World War II Veteran in Corning over four years ago was sentenced in Steuben County Court on Wednesday.According to WENY-TV, Brenda McKay, who is now 55 years old, killed 100-year-old Gerald Early in his First Street home in Corning... Read More.

Sayre man facing more than 500 charges in connection with raping 17 women

Monday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

A Sayre man is facing more than five hundred charges for allegedly sexually assaulting 17 women over the course of several years.According to a press release from the Bradford County District Attorney’s Office, 45-year-old Sean Hall was arrested following a months-long investigation.Hall has been... Read More.

Sayre Elks Hoop Shoot set for Sunday, Nov. 17

Thursday, November 7 by Pat McDonald

The 2024 Sayre Elks Hoop Shoot will be held at the Athens High School gym on Sunday, Nov. 17.This year’s event will once again feature a basketball clinic led by local high school basketball coaches. Following the clinic, the players will be able to... Read More.

Benefit for 25-year-old battling cancer set for Nov. 17

Tuesday, November 5 by Pat McDonald

A benefit is set for later this month to help a 25-year-old who is battling cancer.Zachary Rae was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and will be treated at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City.The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m.... Read More.

Sayre Elks Hoop Shoot set for Nov. 17

Thursday, October 31 by Pat McDonald

The 2024 Sayre Elks Hoop Shoot will be held at the Athens High School gym on Sunday, Nov. 17.This year's event will once again feature a basketball clinic led by local high school basketball coaches. Following the clinic, the players will be able to... Read More.

Sayre teen killed in crash on State Route 17 in Owego

Thursday, October 24 by Pat McDonald

The victim in Tuesday’s fatal crash on State Route 17 West in Owego has been identified as a 19-year-old Sayre resident.According to the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, Ian M. Mockler was killed when his vehicle crashed into a parked tractor trailer just after 1... Read More.

One person killed in crash on State Route 17 in Owego

Wednesday, October 23 by Pat McDonald

One person was killed in a two-car crash on State Route 17 in Owego in the early morning hours on Tuesday.According to the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred just after 1 a.m. when a tractor-trailer was pulled over and parked on the... Read More.