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Tioga County Mayor Accused of Corruption and Stealing Thousands
A mayor of a Tioga County village faces felony charges after he allegedly withdrew thousands of dollars from a government account for personal use. Authorities say Candor Mayor Eric Halstead was arrested on Monday by members of the Owego state police Bureau of Criminal Investigation. The 67-year-old Halstead was charged...
Mayor Of Candor Resigns Following Monday's Arrest
In Tioga County on Tuesday night the Village of Candor Mayor Eric Halstead submitted his resignation following being arrested on Monday. The Board of trustees accepted the resignation effective immediately. Halstead was arrested on Monday after he took $23,000 dollars in cash from a village account for personal use. The...
Candor mayor charged with felonies, used village funds for personal use, state police say
A village mayor in Tioga County faces felony charges after investigators accused him of diverting village funds for his own use. Following a joint investigation with the state Comptroller's Office, New York State Police at Owego on Monday arrested Candor Mayor Eric Halstead and charged him with second-degree corrupting the government and third-degree grand larceny, both felonies.
Chemung County man faces possible life in prison after guilty plea on federal drug charges
A Chemung County man who was arrested following a high-speed chase through parts of Tioga and Broome counties in 2021 faces up to life in prison after pleading guilty in federal court to drug and illegal firearm charges. Charles Kennedy, 26, of Elmira, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to...
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program returns for 2024 Season
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is excited to announce the return of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, beginning July 1 and running through Sept. 30. This initiative aims to support low-income older adults in maintaining and enhancing their nutritional health by providing coupons redeemable at local Farmers’ Markets. Participants...
Join the Out of the Darkness Broome/Tioga County Walk and Make a Difference
The Out of the Darkness Broome/Tioga County Walk, which is put together by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, is coming up. This walk is a great way for our community to come together and support those affected by suicide. It's a day to make a positive impact and promote...
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