Newark Valley

Six Departments Fight Owego Brush Fire

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April 10, 2013

Owego Firefighters responded to one of the first brush fires of the year yesterday afternoon on Route 38 near McLean Road. What was initially reported as a 40 by 60 foot grass fire ended up in a response from 6 departments. The fire was located several hundred feet off the road, and could only...
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Newark Valley Man Arrested

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March 5, 2013

A Newark Valley man has been arrested for holding a woman against her will, and endangering the welfare of a child. 27-year-old Randy Cottrill Jr. was arrested by Tioga County Sheriff’s Deputies after allegedly disabling the residence’s telephone while a female subject attempted to dial 911 for help. He is also accused of restraining...
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Meth Lab Bust in Newark Valley

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February 28, 2013

Six people have been arrested following their involvement in a meth lab broken up by police on Tuesday. The New York State Police, Tioga County Sheriff’s Office, Owego and Vestal Police, as well as the DEA were all involved in the seizure of the meth lab at 704 Shirley Road in Newark Valley. The...
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AUDIO ARCHIVE: OFD Capt. Matt Porcari Funeral Service

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January 31, 2013

We have had many requests from people who missed the broadcast of Owego Fire Department Captain Matt Porcari’s funeral service on Sunday, 1/27/13.  With the family’s permission, we have posted the recording here, for all those who wish to listen to it. Click here to listen.
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1500+ People Pay Tribute to Captain Matt Porcari

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January 28, 2013

Community members and firefighters from all across the state and beyond came to Owego this weekend to pay tribute to Owego Fire Department Captain Matt Porcari. He was killed trying to extinguish a fire last week in a Newark Valley home, when the floor collapsed beneath him, and Firefighter Dan Gavin. Gavin sustained non-life-threatening...
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AUDIO STREAM: Funeral Service for Matthew Porcari

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January 27, 2013

We will provide a live feed from the funeral service of Owego Firefighter Captain Matthew Porcari beginning at approximately 1:55 PM, Sunday, January 27th, 2013, Eastern Standard Time.  No announcers will be heard, only a direct feed from the podium microphone in the Owego Middle School Auditorium for the duration of the ceremony without...
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Fatal Newark Valley Fire Investigation Has Been Concluded

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January 25, 2013

The investigation into the cause of the fire that claimed the life of Captain Matthew Porcari has been concluded. A Joint Investigation between the Tioga County Fire Investigation Team and the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office concluded that the origin of the fire in the residence owned and occupied by Richard and Valorie Hammond at...
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Firefighter Injured, Home Destroyed in Friday Morning Newark Valley Fire

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January 25, 2013

For the second time in less than a week, the Newark Valley Fire Department had to respond to a structure fire, and a firefighter has been sent to the hospital. Fire broke out, this time, at a home on Settle Road. The call came in just before 6 o’clock this morning. All five people...
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