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,…
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Governor Cuomo announces draft medical marijuana regulations
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced the release of proposed regulations for the State’s medical marijuana program as required by the Compassionate Care Act. The…
Tioga Downs Casino donates over $3,000 to continue Bandera Family Christmas Dinner event
Tioga Downs Casino has generously donated $3,300 towards the Bandera Family Christmas Dinner. This Christmas marks the 25th Anniversary of the event. Thanks to the…
Robbery at the John Barleycorn being investigated
The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a strong-armed robbery in the Village of Owego. Sheriff Investigators report that a male subject entered into…
Traditions and Tioga Downs unite to boost the economy; Traditions dismisses casino build plans
As former rivals in the Southern Tier regarding the competition of one of four full gaming licenses to be awarded within New York State, one…
Major announcement anticipated Tuesday by Traditions and Tioga Downs
On Tuesday, at 10 a.m., Traditions and Tioga Downs, who were vying along with Lago Resort and Casino for a full gaming license in the Southern…
Tourism office receives grant that will lead to an eventual relocation
The Tioga County Tourism Visitors Center has taken the first step toward relocating its office. The current location on North Avenue in Owego is in…
Angels work to help troops this holiday season
Austyn Conti coordinated The Angels over Afghanistan and Iraq group, along with the V.F.W. Post 1371 Junior Girls on Dec. 7 when they baked 61…
Former Tioga County priest appointed Bishop by Pope Francis
His Holiness Pope Francis appointed Reverend Father John Yaw Afoakwah as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Obuasi, Ghana in November 2014, just prior…
Local Christmas tree and wreath business plans to give back to the community
In the spirit of Christmas, Paul Kapr, owner of what has been known as Big Dipper Christmas Trees and Wreaths, will again be giving back…