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Taco Bell coming to Owego
OWEGO, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Tioga County fans of the crunchwrap and chalupa can rejoice, a Taco Bell is planned for Owego. The Tioga County Planning Board will be considering a special use permit for a proposed Taco Bell at its meeting next Wednesday. Planning Director Elaine Jardine would not...
Downtown Summer Splash, End of Summer Celebration set for next weekend in Sayre
The final Downtown Sayre Summer Splash Party will take place next Friday, Aug. 23rd. The event will feature a performance by Avalanche, which is part of the United States Army Band 10th Mountain Division. There will also be food trucks and specials at local restaurants in downtown Sayre. The Downtown...
Harris Hill Pool and Park Station set to close for 2024 season
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WETM) — Chemung County announced when the Harris Hill Pool and Park Station are closing for the season. The Harris Hill Pool’s last day for the 2024 season will be Sunday, Aug. 18, and it’ll close at 7 p.m. People who have season passes for the pool can use them to enter […]
Gas main project to bring Route 6 traffic to one lane
BRADFORD COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An important reminder for drivers in Bradford County: A gas main project on Route 6 will have traffic down to one lane. Starting on Wednesday, work will begin on a gas main between the Dunkin Donuts, Sunoco, and Subway in Wyalusing. The road will be down to one lane and work […]
Elmira City Council tables 'unauthorized camping' law meant to curb homelessness, after public outcry
Elmira elected officials tabled a proposed law to prohibit "unauthorized campsites" during a standing-room-only city council meeting Monday. Oftentimes, the campsites in question are created by people who are homeless. Council members Nick Grasso and Corey Cooke discussed tabling the proposed law ahead of the city council meeting in an...
Chemung County Habitat for Humanity: A community pillar facing challenges while opening doors
CHEMUNG COUNTY, N.Y. (WENY) -- Serving the county since 1989, the Chemung County Habitat for Humanity has become a pillar in the community, helping families attain home ownership. Executive Director Emily Barrett says they face challenges in contributing to the revitalization of Chemung County. “It's definitely a tougher time these...
Local author to hold book signing in Owego this weekend
A local author will hold a book signing this weekend in Owego. Garrett Schultz, who is an Eagle Scout from Owego, will be signing his book on the Adirondack Mountains and his hiking adventures at the Owego Agway on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Owego Hose Team...
Dr. Stephen Coleman’s 36th Political Pundit Night: 2024 Election and the fate of democracy
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — Dr. Coleman’s 36th Political Pundit Night–a live cybercast–is Thursday, August 15, exclusively on MyTwinTiers.com. The subjects of the debate include the 2024 Presidential Election, who will win, and what it means for you, your family, the county, and the world. The stream starts at 7 p.m., goes to 9 p.m., and will have several […]
Fair reschedules demolition derby to Aug. 25
The Tioga County Fair invites the public back to the fairgrounds in Whitneyville for the annual Demolition Derby. The county saw catastrophic flooding from tropical storm Debby, causing the Fair to cancel the demolition derbies scheduled for Friday and Saturday night. This was a major Fair attraction and the cancellation had a significant financial impact.
Tioga County Historical Society hosting special events in August
The Catatonk Valley Woodcarver’s Association is sponsoring an exhibit of member’s beautiful woodcarvings that will be on display on the upper level of the Tioga County Historical Society at 100 Front Street, Owego until the end of September. In addition, they will be having demonstrations of woodcarving on...
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