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OFA Adds Two To Wall of Fame VIEW VIDEO
June 19, 2013 - It's a night to remember those who dedicate their lives to service and giving back to the community. On Wednesday, the Owego-Apalachin school board inducted two former Owego Free Academy... more

Scholarship In Memory Of Fallen Heroes VIEW VIDEO
June 6, 2013 - OWEGO -- Passing along the legacy of giving back to the community and honoring fallen heroes is the meaning behind a new scholarship. Thursday night, the wives of fallen Owego firefighters Steve... more

Father: Daughter Attacked By Fellow Student in Apalachin VIEW VIDEO
June 6, 2013 - A local parent says his 11-year-old daughter was attacked at a school in Apalachin and says he has the video to prove it. John Winkler says the video shows his daughter being attacked by an older... more

Recipe Ideas For Memorial Day BBQ VIEW VIDEO
May 24, 2013 - With the long weekend ahead, many of you may be itching to try out some new dishes for that Memorial Day barbecue. Sue Michaels ,owner of The Kitchen Store in Apalachin, helped us out with some... more

Police Hit The Links For Fallen Officers VIEW VIDEO
May 1, 2013 - Policemen from all over the Southern Tier traded their work gear for golf clubs Wednesday. Nearly one hundred officers and friends took a swing at the links golf course in Apalachin. The 14th... more

Disabled Workers Integrating into Community Jobs VIEW VIDEO
April 4, 2013 - For the past eight years Jimmy Battle has manned the sink at the Chat-A-Wyle restaurant in Apalachin. "I do dishes and bus tables. I do everything," said Battle. Battle and Sandy Weeks, who's... more

Hawaiian Vacation for Nine Year Old Girl VIEW VIDEO
February 13, 2013 - There are probably quite a few people who would enjoy a Hawaiian vacation right about now, but none more deserving than nine year old Grace Wilkinson. Wednesday, at the Red Lobster, Grace, who is... more

Woman Arrested, Accused of Abandoning 50 Cats VIEW VIDEO
January 29, 2013 - A woman is arrested after moving and allegedly abandoning approximately 50 cats at her old house   59 year old  mary Herko-Daniels, now of Apalachin, was charged with abandonment and failure to... more

Residents Enjoy the Snow VIEW VIDEO
December 27, 2012 - Some kids may have been disappointed that all this snow fell while they were on winter break--cheating them out of a snow day.   But that didn't stop them from having some fun outdoors on... more

Praise for O-A's Lunch Programs VIEW VIDEO
December 11, 2012 - APALACHIN -- The Owego and Apalachin Elementary Schools received a heaping of praise for their school lunch program. The schools won the healthier U.S School Challenge award for their commitment... more

Paying it Forward VIEW VIDEO
December 7, 2012 - Instead of giving their teachers gifts this year, local elementary students are serving the community. Today fifth graders at Tioga Hills Elementary brought in personal care items including... more

Students From Buffalo Travel To Southern Tier To Rebuild Homes VIEW VIDEO
October 13, 2012 - It's been more than a year since the flood and there are still many homes in the area in need of assistance.     Students and volunteers from the University at Buffalo traveled cross state to... more

Raising Money For Traci's Hope VIEW VIDEO
October 6, 2012 - Traci Gibson was just 38 years old when she passed away from breast cancer.  She left behind a husband and 3 young boys,but her memory lives on.     Saturday was the 6th Annual Motorcyle Ride in... more

Owego School Plans Not Favored by All VIEW VIDEO
October 1, 2012 - On Monday night, the Owego-Apalachin School District held its a meeting to tell the community about plans to replace the flood stricken district buildings. At the meeting, not all citizens were... more

Strong Storms Damage Tioga County VIEW VIDEO
September 7, 2012 - It may not have been a tornado but one Owego woman says, it sure felt like one, and today she is cleaning up the mess   A microburst swept in just feet from Trista Broughton's home at the top of... more

Storm Rips Through Tier
September 6, 2012 - Storm damage and power outages being reported in several spots in the Greater Binghamton area Thursday night. Sherilyn DeHard, of Ross Hill Road in Vestal told Fox 40 that the storm came upon them... more

Severe Weather Hits Southern Tier
September 6, 2012 - Storm damage and power outages being reported in several spots in the Greater Binghamton area. "If it wasn't a tornado, had to be pretty close to it...." The woman you just heard was outside... more

Fourteen-Year-Old Girl Needs Help Finding Missing Horse VIEW VIDEO
August 28, 2012 - A fourteen-year-old horse lover is asking your help to find her pony! Ghostie has been missing since last Wednesday in the Owego-Apalachin area. Megan Klett, Ghostie's owner says the whole... more

Dogs Strut Their Stuff In Apalachin This Weekend VIEW VIDEO
August 17, 2012 - Dogs of all shapes and sizes are in Apalachin this weekend for the Hickories Circuit Dog Show.   The Susquenango Kennel Club all breed show has more than 600 hundred  dogs participating in a... more

Couple Arrested for Stealing Trailer VIEW VIDEO
August 14, 2012 - Vestal Police have arrested a couple they say admitted to stealing a camper from Nick's Marine by using bolt cutters to enter the property. 39-year-old David Ranck of Chenango Forks, and... more

Golfers Tee Off To Raise Money For Mom's House VIEW VIDEO
July 14, 2012 - Golfers looking to take a few swings for charity were given a beautiful day to do so.   The links at Hiawatha Landing hosted the 5th annual Johnny Hart Memorial Golf Tournament to benefit Mom's... more

Charges Dropped Against Man Who Plead Self Defense VIEW VIDEO
June 15, 2012 - An Apalachin man said it was self defense and the district attorney has agreed. Friday in Owego,  Derek Decker picked up personal belongings collected by police, including a number of... more

Owego-Apalachin Making Plans for New Elementary School VIEW VIDEO
June 7, 2012 - The Owego-Apalachin School District is moving ahead with plans for a new elementary school. FEMA told School Superintendent Bill Russell Wednesday it will replace the school which was destroyed by... more

FEMA to Help Owego-Apalachin School Buildings VIEW VIDEO
June 5, 2012 - FEMA is going to pick up the tab to replace flood-damaged Owego-Apalachin school buildings, including the elementary school. This is according to Senator Charles Schumer's office. September's... more

Voters say "Yes" to Area School Budgets
May 15, 2012 - Tuesday night New Yorkers cast their vote whether to pass or fail their school district's 2012-2013 budget, and voters in the Southern Tier are supportive of their school's budget. Binghamton... more

O-A School District Officials Hope Voters Approve Budget, Busses VIEW VIDEO
May 14, 2012 - One school district that doesn't have a tax increase or cuts to jobs and programs is Owego-Apalachin. That was possible because of an additional $262,000 dollars in state funding and the decision... more

Natural Gas Disaster Training for Apalachin Firefighters VIEW VIDEO
May 9, 2012 - With the state bracing for an expansion of natural gas drilling, and with pipelines already in place, some local firefighters are learning how to deal with natural gas disasters. Wednesday... more

O-A School Board Hopes Budget Passes VIEW VIDEO
April 30, 2012 - Residents of the Owego-Apalachin School District had an opportunity  Monday night to voice their concerns about next year's school budget. But, with a proposed 0% tax levy increase, there wasn't... more

Owego Students Have Fun Learning Life Lessons VIEW VIDEO
April 30, 2012 - "It's all about character," was the message to students at Linnaeus West Owego Elementary School on Monday. The "Pro Kids Show" used magic, songs, and a whole lot of humor to teach lessons of... more

Schumer Scolds FEMA
April 25, 2012 - Senator Chuck Schumer is hoping his words light a fire under FEMA. He believes the agency has been making it too difficult for Tioga County officials to rebuild after the flood. The senator... more

Fire Destroys Home in Apalachin VIEW VIDEO
April 8, 2012 - It was a heartbreaking day for one Apalachin family this Easter Sunday.      Firefighters were called to their home at 522 Jewett Hill Road around three forty five Sunday afternoon and found the... more

Small Increase in Proposed O-A School Budget VIEW VIDEO
March 15, 2012 - The Owego-Apalachin School District delivered its budget address on Thursday. Despite the many challenges still facing the school district, the proposed budget only increases taxes by... more

Local Businesses Get Flood Recovery Funding Courtesy of NYSEG VIEW VIDEO
March 15, 2012 - Several local businesses are getting grants to help them bounce back from the flood. D&R Carousel Car Wash in Apalachin, Novello's Dry Cleaning on Main Street in Endwell, and Detailz Used Cars on... more

Alfred State Students Spend Spring Break Working VIEW VIDEO
March 14, 2012 - When you think of Spring Break you usually think of a nice day at the beach, not 70-hour work weeks. Alfred State College students who are taking part in "heavy equipment operations" are getting... more

Local Fire Department Helps Churches Recover from Flood. VIEW VIDEO
February 18, 2012 - Some local churches are singing the praises of the Apalachin Fire Department   The fire department recently donated $7000.00 dollars to five local churches to help them recover from the flood. ... more

Local Restaurants Receive Customer Satisfaction Awards
February 9, 2012 - From devastation to excellence, an Owego restaurant is celebrating it's award for customer service just five months after it was destroyed by the flood.   The Cellar in Owego has been honored... more

Owego Elementary School Might be Rebuilt with FEMA Aid VIEW VIDEO
February 2, 2012 - Nearly five months have passed since the September flooding, but the Owego-Apalachin School District is still feeling the effects.  After a  drawn-out process and plenty of paperwork, the school... more

Owego-Appalachin District Struggles with Budget VIEW VIDEO
January 19, 2012 - Like many school districts, Owego-Appalachin administrators are trying to find a balance between budget cuts and raising taxes. Thursday night, emotions ran high at a meeting in Owego organized to... more

Owego Elementary Students Could Spend an Extra Year at Linnaeus West VIEW VIDEO
January 16, 2012 - Owego Elementary School students may have to spend another year at temporary locations after being displaced by the September flood.   The district said children in Kindergarten through fourth... more

New Recycling Plant Brings Single-Stream to Tioga VIEW VIDEO
January 10, 2012 - This steel shell off Route 434 in Apalachin will be the area's first single-stream recycling processing plant. Single-stream recycling allows for paper to be mixed in with other recyclable material.... more

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