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Owego Police Department Report
The Owego Police Department reported that during the week of April 14, 2024 through April 21, 2024 there were 134 calls for service, the department responded to eight motor vehicle accidents, there were six Mental Health Holds reported, and 13 traffic tickets were issued. The department also reported the following...
Tioga County Property Transactions
On April 19, 2024, property located at 2209 Waits Rd., Town of Owego, from Tammi Seeley to Lucy Perez and Joseph Barreca for $25,000. On April 19, 2024, property located at 238 Perrine Rd., Tioga, from Melanie Burke to Lawrence and Colleen Castiglione for $162,500. On April 19, 2024, property...
One arrested on felony charges following Sayre drug bust
SAYRE, Pa. (WETM) — A Sayre man was arrested on Sunday after police say he was making and dealing several different drugs out of his house in Bradford County. According to the Sayre Police Department, 32-year-old Wyatt R. Yanney was arrested on several felony and misdemeanor charges after police say they believed Yanney was dealing […]
Race of Champions Modified Series and Foar Score Four Cylinder Dash Series Start Time Moved to 6:00PM for Saturday, May 11 at Chemung Speedrome
Race of Champions Series and Chemung Speedrome management have agreed to adjust the opening and start times for the Saturday, May 11, 2024 event. The gates will now open at 3:00pm with qualifying to begin at 6:00pm for the 300th event in Series history. “We have made this move to...
Wellness Clinic opening at Stray Haven
Stray Haven in Waverly recently announced that beginning on May 1, 2024 will be opening a wellness clinic at their 194 Shepard Rd., Waverly, N.Y. location. Hours for the clinic will be from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday by appointment. To make an appointment, you can contact the shelter by calling (607) 565-2859.
NY weather: Expect marble-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Chemung County Tuesday
A report was issued from the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 4:43 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:30 a.m. for Chemung County. Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are expected. "At 4:43 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near West Elmira, moving...
A thrift store 'sequel' debuts in Horseheads. What to know about Gifted Goods II.
Ten percent of profits at Gifted Goods II support the Zanderland Autism Fund. The thrift store sells clothing, shoes, household goods and more. Gifted Goods II, a community thrift store selling clothing and household goods, recently opened on South Main Street in Horseheads. Triva Lewis, thrift store owner, said the...
Chemung County replaces traffic signals
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County is in the process of replacing traffic signals around the Elmira, Elmira Heights, and Horseheads areas. According to the Chemung County Department of Public Works, the county is replacing seven traffic signals for the first phase of its Traffic Signal Project. The new signals will follow current standards […]
‘They weren’t supposed to be murdered’; Tioga Downs Arsonist rendered maximum sentence last Friday
It has been just a little over five months since a fire set to the barns at Tioga Downs Racetrack in Nichols, N.Y. sent emotional shockwaves throughout the community, and especially the equine community. But on April 19, 2024 the arsonist, Boyd Fenton, appeared at the Tioga County Courthouse in Owego, N.Y. to face his sentence for the crimes committed.
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