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Guthrie Gallop raises $15,000
SAYRE, P.A. (WETM) — The Guthrie Gallop raised $15,000 from its 40th annual event in downtown Sayre for the Guthrie Cancer Car Fund. The funds will benefit cancer patients receiving treatment at any of the Guthrie facilities. More than 400 hundred runners participated between the 5k and 10k races, making it the largest turnout in the […]
Owego Flag Football Wins Section IV Division II Championship
The River Hawks would claim their first ever flag football sectional championship on Saturday defeating Maine-Endwell 19-7 at Haggerty Field in Tioga. Owego now advances to the state tournament where they will face the winner out of Section III on May 22 at Union-Endicott High School at 5:30 P.M.
Endicott Man Charged in Tioga County After Shooting Animal in Head
An Endicott man is facing charges in Tioga County after the sheriff's office says he shot an animal in the head. According to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office, Jeffrey W. Wike was arrested and charged with Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Criminal Mischief after an investigation into an incident in which Wike shot a companion animal in the head with a firearm.
Adventures with Troop 38 and 638
The weather is warming up and with it comes April showers and more adventures with Troop 38 and 638. Over the past month, the scouts have kept busy with scout meetings, community service and, of course, camping. There is a section of road, State Route 17C in the area West...
Vestal boys lacrosse team not done after putting together historic unbeaten regular season
A 10-day interval between a victory over Ithaca and the start of the Section 4 tournament provided the Vestal boys lacrosse team a chance to reflect on the first undefeated regular season in a program history that dates back to 1967. Reflection time lasted about five seconds. During a mid-week practice, the energy level...
NYSEG system upgrades aim to reduce power outages for Chemung County residents
Rural areas can sometimes be prone to electric outages, but New York State & Electric and Gas is taking steps to reduce the frequency in parts of Chemung County. NYSEG is launching a multi-pronged project designed to make delivery of electricity more reliable for customers in the towns of Erin and Van Etten.
Guiderail Repair Work to Impact Tioga County Drivers Friday Morning
A portion of State Route 17 in Owego will be closed in the early morning hours of Friday, May 17th for repair work. According to the NYSDOT, SR 17 eastbound will be closed between Exit 65 and Exit 66 in the Town of Owego from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. This is to allow for repair work to a damaged guiderail.
BookFest aims to foster love of reading in kids
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- Families flocked to First Arena on Saturday for BookFest. Organized by the Family Reading Partnership of the Chemung Valley, the goal is to inspire young readers. "BookFest is good!" said a young reader Eli, with a thumbs up and a smile. Families with kids of all...
Edison and Tioga baseball earn opening round wins in sectionals, local playoff scoreboard
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – Edison and Tioga baseball opened their Section IV Tournament runs with wins. The Section IV baseball and boys lacrosse tournaments kicked-off on Friday, with 3 local teams advancing. Edison baseball stormed back from a 3-0 deficit to rout Sidney 14-4, in Class B. Thomas Cheplick led the Spartans with 4 RBI […]
Reminder: Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center to celebrate 60 years on May 18
Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center will be celebrating 60 years in the community on Saturday, May 18. The festivities will be held at their 748 State Route 38 facility and begin with a drive thru chicken barbeque from 10 a.m. to noon. There will be a rededication ceremony at noon,...
Taylor Strikes Out Nine In Owego's Shutout Victory
River Hawks pitcher Conlan Taylor would go 7.0 innings of shutout ball and throw nine strikeouts in Owego's Section IV Class "A" Tournament victory over Johnson City in a 4-0 final. Owego now advances to take on Maine-Endwell on May 20 at 4:30 P.M. at Maine-Endwell. Johnson City now will...
P L Princess C charges late to win Tioga feature
Nicols, NY – P L Princess C (Aaron Byron) captured the $9,000 fillies & mares’ pace at Tioga Downs on Friday (May 17). Lets Ryde Girl (Braxten Boyd) led to the quarter in :27.0. She slowed things down using a :30.1 second quarter breather to be first to the half in :57.1. She was still in command getting to three-quarters first in 1:24.3.
Featured Warrant: Chelsea Winans
BROOME COUNTY, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) — The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Chelsea Winans on an outstanding warrant and asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Winans was last known to frequent the Sherder Road area of the Village of Endicott. Anyone with information on the location of Winans is asked to […]
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