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Bradford County bridge gets new width restriction
COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WETM) — A bridge in Columbia Township has a new width restriction. According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the bridge that carries Watkins Hill Road (Route 4010) over Sugar Creek now has a 20-foot width restriction. This bridge, which is located half a mile west of Columbia Crossroads, previously had […]
Tioga County Property Transactions
On May 29, 2024, property located at Whittemore Hill Road, Town of Owego, from Randy Crooks Jr. to Thomas and Kim Kinney for $12,500. On May 30, 2024, property located at 2073 Ellis Creek Rd., Town of Barton, from Stuart and Megan Shangraw to DAKR Properties LLC for $230,000. On...
Community asks questions over Athens, Sayre School District merger feasibility study
ATHENS, PA. (WENY) -- Community members gathered in the Athens High School Auditorium Wednesday night to ask questions about a recent study Athens and Sayre Area School Districts performed over the possibility to combine the districts. The districts had the study done because as WENY News previously reported, data showed...
Owego businesses prepare for the biggest event of the year
The village of Owego is getting ready to celebrate all things strawberry!. The 42nd annual Strawberry Festival kicks off tomorrow and Owego is all decked out. It's expected to draw in huge crowds to the village. Business owners prepare pretty far in advance to make sure they're ready for all...
Twin Tiers pool and swimming hours for summer 2024
TWIN TIERS REGION (WETM) — Summer is almost here, and one of the best ways to cool down when temperatures rise is to take a swim. Below is a list of some pools and waterfronts around the Twin Tiers that are open to the public for swimming. The list will be updated as more information […]
Upcoming milling and paving projects in Chemung County
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County announced several road projects that will take place over the next few weeks to address the milling and paving of some popular roads in the county. According to Chemung County, three popular roads will undergo milling and paving in June, saying that roads will remain open to traffic, […]
Owego Strawberry Festival is almost here
OWEGO, N.Y. (WETM) — Owego’s annual Strawberry Festival will be returning to the town for its 42nd year in just a few days. The Strawberry Festival will take over Hickories Park on June 13 and Downtown Owego on June 14 and 15. This family-friendly event will feature live music, local vendors, fireworks, a parade, and […]
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