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These are the Waverly projects that will be paid for with $4.5 million from NY Forward
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced funding for nine NY Forward projects in the Village of Waverly, from transformations of Broad Street to new housing units and renovations of Soprano’s Market. Waverly was the Southern Tier's Round 1 winner of the $4.5 million NY Forward award in early 2023,...
Broome County Sheriff's Office Featured Warrant
The Broome County Sheriff's Office is looking for a woman who is wanted on a few charges. According to the office, Chelsea Winans is wanted on a warrant for Family Court Violation and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Winans is described as a white woman, 5'3, weighing 115 pounds. She has blue eyes and blonde hair.
This family of singers performed in Owego. Then disaster struck
There are disasters that occur every day somewhere on the globe. Some make the national news, while some seem to be lost over time. Some, however, seem to linger for many generations and haunt the memories of its residents. This is one of those stories. The location was Deposit, New...
Owego Flag Football Remains Undefeated, Earns Spot in Section Championship
Owego flag football remains undefeated, downing Vestal to earn a spot in the Section IV Division II Championship game. The River Hawks (12-0) will play Maine-Endwell (10-1-1) on Saturday for the Championship.
Scores From Round One of the Section IV Softball Playoffs
Scores from the opening round of the Section IV softball playoffs!. #6 Windsor: 12 | #11 Oneonta: 0 | Windsor to play #3 Chenango Valley. #10 Chenango Forks: 4 | #7 Lansing: 3 | Forks to play #2 Thomas Edison. #8 Watkins Glen/Odessa Montour: 12 | #9 Whitney Point: 2...
Owego Kiwanis extends scholarships to Key Club members
The Owego Kiwanis Club hosted Owego Free Academy and Candor Key Clubs at their annual Key Club Scholarship Luncheon, held on May 2 at V.F.W. Post 1371, located at 207 Main St. in Owego, N.Y. Advisors, Kiwanis members, and parents and other guests joined the Key Club students for the event.
SUNY Broome lineworker program taking students to new heights
SUNY Broome's partnership with NYSEG, announced in January, is training students to fill open positions and keeping them local. "I was actually looking to go down to Tennessee, to the Northeast Institute of Lineman in the fall," said Gaige Sawyer, a student in the program. "Once I heard about this program, then I decided to take a leap for it because it's obviously closer, more affordable."
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital still struggling with effects of Ascension cyberattack
Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton continues to feel the impact of a recent cyberattack on Ascension, its former parent organization. Ascension said it was hit with a ransomware attack on May 8. Lourdes was officially acquired by the Guthrie health system in February, but officials say that transition is still ongoing. That means when Ascension was affected by the cyberattack, the Guthrie Lourdes Hospital system was hit as well.
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.
Matthews' Brothers Receive 2024 Distinguished Citizen Award
The Matthews brothers, Jim, John, Rob, and Doug, of Matthews Auto were honored with the 2024 Distinguished Citizen Award. Starting in 1984, the award honors individuals and families who have made significant impacts in the county. The brother's achievements include expanding Matthews Auto business, involvement in the Oakdale Commons transformation,...
Letter: It Takes A Village
If you’re like me, I never gave the Owego Ambulance Squad much thought. I just assumed if I needed them, that they would be there and have the equipment they needed to provide Emergency Medical help. Then came a time that I had to call 911. The Squad arrived...
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