OpEd: Casino decision riddled with unanswered questions
On Dec. 17, 2014, and after a long-anticipated wait by residents throughout New York State, and especially the Southern Tier of New York, a decision…
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Emotions run high upon Lago Resort and Casino’s selection for Southern Tier Gaming license on Wednesday
It was a packed room on Wednesday in Albany as the Gaming Site Selection Board rendered their decision on where full gaming licenses would be…
New York move to ban fracking heartens critics
New York plans to prohibit hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, citing unresolved health issues and dubious economic benefits of the widely used gas-drilling technique and delighting…
Location of gaming sites to be determined in Albany on Wednesday
New York State’s Gaming Facility Location Board will make recommendations on Wednesday regarding where the gaming licenses will be awarded in Upstate New York. The meeting,…
Updated: County native victim of heinous crime in Lancaster
On Tuesday, police in Lancaster, Pa. reported the arrest of a 16-year old in connection with the murder of a Lancaster County elementary school teacher…
South Carolina man charged following traffic stop in Owego
On Saturday, Dec. 13, 2014, Village of Owego Police arrested 26-year old Andrew W. Stillman of Summerville, S.C. as a result of a traffic stop…
Governor announces Community Renewal Funds
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced $13.6 million in Community Renewal Funds for 44 projects in regions around the State that will improve public facilities,…
Senator Libous’ sponsored bill to protect animals gains approval from Governor Cuomo
On Monday, New York State’s Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed a bill to increase protections for pets across New York State. The bill prohibits the…
Former commissioner retains seat; new fire station build a hot spot in election
In the commissioner election for the Owego Fire District, incumbent Joe Stocks soundly defeated challenger Carl Jones. On Tuesday, Dec. 9, district voters reelected Stocks…
Waverly participates in ‘Wreaths Across America’
In Waverly, and during “Wreaths Across America”, members from the VFW and the American Legion participated in a wreath laying by Mayor Dan Leary, and…