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Pennsylvanias updated teacher competencies less focused on racial biases

Thursday, November 21 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The state of Pennsylvania’s updated guidelines for teacher preparation and professional development has toned down its focus on racial biases that were implemented in...

UPDATED: NY State Police release new photos of suspects in Owego Speedway scam

Tuesday, October 25 by Bill Moyer

(Owego) - State Police at Owego have released updated photos of the two suspects who police say scammed a clerk at the Owego Speedway gas station by engaging in a series of purchases, including lottery tickets and Visa cards. They ultimately stole $3,693 from...

Tioga Public Health updates latest COVID-19 status

Tuesday, August 3 by Bill Moyer

OWEGO -- Tioga County Public Health continues to monitor COVID-19 cases, release updated guidance as it becomes available, and plan for the fall and winter seasons. We want to stress that COVID-19 is still out there, and there are many different variants that are circulating –...

Susquehanna River trail maps published for Endless Mountains Heritage Region

Friday, April 23 by Bill Moyer

When the Susquehanna River became a National Heritage Area and an official water trail of the National Parks System, the Endless Mountains Heritage Region (EMHR) was designated as the managing organization for the river’s Upper North Branch.Since then, the EMHR has doubled its efforts...

New York State issues updated guidance for upcoming graduation ceremonies

Friday, April 16 by Bill Moyer

New York State announced new updated guidance Thursday for graduation and commencement ceremonies organized by schools, colleges and universities. Effective May 1, indoor and outdoor graduation and commencement ceremonies will be allowed with limited attendee capacity, depending on the event size and the location...

UPDATED (11/24/2020): Owego Cafe Added to Possible COVID Exposure Site

Tuesday, November 24 by Bill Moyer

UPDATED (11/24/2020) -- Tioga Public Health has identified an additional site as a location where the general public could have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus.11/17/2020: Sugar Maple Café in Owego from 1:00pm – 2:00pm 11/12/2020: Donoli’s Restaurant in Apalachin from 6:00pm –...

UPDATED (11/09/2020): Another COVID Death in Tioga County; Cases Increasing

Monday, November 9 by Bill Moyer

Tioga County Legislatoue Chairwoman Martha Sauerbrey reported Monday that another life has been lost due to COVID-19. "Our thoughts and sympathy go out to the families and friends of the deceased. Too many lives have been lost to this virus....

UPDATED: More Locations Added to List of Possible COVID-19 Exposure

Friday, October 30 by Bill Moyer

Tioga Public Health has identified these sites as locations where people could have been exposed to the COVID-19 virus. Anyone who visited any of these sites during the times listed should monitor for COVID-19 symptoms for 14-days after the possible exposure. The locations are...

UPDATED: Two Sites of Possible COVID-19 Exposure Named by Tioga Public Health

Thursday, October 8 by Bill Moyer

UPDATED: Anyone who was inside any of these locations during the periods of time listed is asked to self-quarantine and monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14-days after the exposure.10/26/2020: Family Dollar in Newark Valley from 4:30pm – 5:00p 10/23/2020: Long Meadows Apartments...

Online COVID-19 ‘Report Card’ Updated Daily for Every New York State School District

Monday, September 28 by Bill Moyer

"The COVID-19 Report Card" -- an online dashboard which tracks real-time COVID-19 infections and testing operations of every New York school and school district -- has been posted online. Schools, local health departments, labs and all testing sites...

UPDATED: Chemung Canal Trust Company Announces Revamped Branch Changes

Monday, March 23 by Bill Moyer

Chemung Canal Trust Company has announced that it has enacted additional changes to its previously announced (March 17th) temporary branch realignment plan. These changes are made in a continued attempt to provide essential banking services, while promoting social distancing in an effort to help...