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He signed up to 'be there' for kids. At 73, he learned just as much from them
On a beautiful, sunny day inside room 303 at Chenango Forks Elementary School, one person at the back of the classroom stands out from the rest — 73-year-old John Steinbrecher is sitting with the children, explaining the day's reading. It's just one of his many responsibilities as a foster grandparent.
Binghamton PD: New charges possible in hit-and-run after pedestrian succumbs to injuries
A Johnson City teenager charged April 9 with leaving the scene of a serious injury accident in Binghamton could face new charges in connection to the deadly pedestrian crash, according to investigators. Police said a pedestrian, 45-year-old Virgil J. Chastine of Binghamton, was crossing at Court and Water streets at...
Dollar General opens on Binghamton's West Side: What to know
Binghamton's West Side has gained a retail option with the opening of a Dollar General store at 68 Main St. The store, housed at the former location of a CVS Pharmacy, will sell food, cleaning products, medicine and baby items, among other products including home décor and party supplies.
Four Charged After Drugs Found in Binghamton Apartment
Four people are arrested and charged after a search warrant execution in Binghamton turned up drugs, drug paraphernalia, and money. According to the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force, the warrant was executed on April 11th at 546 State Street in Binghamton in the basement apartment. Approximately 524 grams of meth, 5 grams of crack cocaine, 6 grams of fentanyl, and 5 grams of cocaine were all discovered in the apartment, along with 25 Suboxone sublingual films, items used for weighing and packaging narcotics, and over $1,500 in suspected drug proceeds.
Local Teen Publishes New Book to Help Guide Teens
Christian Taber is a junior at Seton Catholic Central High School and is celebrating the launch of his first book "Be Your Own Navigator: A Success Guide for Teens by a Teen". Taking him two and a half years to write, the book focuses on topics including goal setting, time management, and communication.
2024 Greater Binghamton Air Show Tickets Now Available
The Greater Binghamton Air Show is returning to the Greater Binghamton Airport on July 6 and 7, 2024. Gates will open at 9 A.M. with performances taking place from noon to 4 P.M. According to a news release, the event is expecting between 15,000 to 25,000 visitors each day. The...
A Reddit post sparked a community clean-up effort in Binghamton. Here's how you can help
Binghamton residents are coming together to make a positive change and clean up their neighborhoods in a project that started from an unlikely place — online forum Reddit. On April 1, South Side resident James Freeman made a short post in the r/Binghamton subreddit, a group with just under 20,000 members. The post immediately received interest, with over 50 upvotes and 40 comments from people supporting the idea, many of whom expressed interest in joining. ...
Owego Police Department Report
The Owego Police Department reported that during the week of April 1, 2024 through April 6, 2024 there were 60 calls for service, the department responded to five motor vehicle accidents, there were two Mental Health Holds reported, and seven traffic tickets were issued. The department also reported the following...
Contents of Owego Icon to be sold to the walls
Nearly every age and status of Owego residents has, at one time or another, been fed or entertained within its walls. The former Owego Treadway Conference Center and its adjacent restaurant are slated for demolition. But before that happens, everyone will have a chance to take home one or a dozen or hundreds of souvenirs. Everything will be sold to the walls.
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