Monthly Archives: April 2011

“Marcellus Shale in Our Community” Forum Scheduled for May 12th

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April 30, 2011

The Joint Landowners Coalition of NY is sponsoring a public meeting entitled “Marcellus Shale in Our Community: what’s in it for all of us” on the issue of natural gas exploration in the Marcellus Shale at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 12th, at Owego/Apalachin Middle School Auditorium, 3 Sheldon Guile Blvd., Owego. Property owners of...
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The Flood Waters Have Caused Severe Damage At The Open Door Mission

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April 29, 2011

The flooding this week has heavily impacted places around the community like the Open Door Mission.  The Mission took in some ground water that damaged the shelter and the pantry area.  They have been closed since yesterday.  Donna Jantz from the Open Door Mission explains how the flood has impacted their day to day...
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Senator Tom Libous Announces Winners Of Student Community Service Awards

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April 29, 2011

Senator Tom Libous announced the winners of The Student Community Service Awards which is a program sponsored by Senator Libous, Broome-Tioga BOCES and WBNG-TV. Students receive a $1,000 scholarship based on their volunteer service to the local community rather than academic performance. Senator Libous Clip One of the 31 winners announced was Rachel Grant...
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Dr. Gay Canough to Speak about Solar Power, May 18th in Owego

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April 29, 2011

Dr Gay Canough will be speaking on Solar Power on Wednesday, May 18th at 7 pm in the Hubbard Auditorium, 56 Main Street in Owego. Dr. Canough is an enthusiastic solar expert who will talk on the principles and application of solar power for our area. When there is a huge solar energy spill,...
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‘Friends of Rogers’ Announces Its First Public Event at Rogers Center May 7th

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April 29, 2011

Friends of Rogers, a not-for-profit group in Sherburne, invites the public to attend Earth Fest 2011 on Saturday, May 7th from noon to 4:00 PM at Rogers Environmental Education Center. It will be a day of fun activities and participants can learn many ways to live a more sustainable lifestyle. With something for the...
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Tips To Prepare For A Flood From The Tioga Flood Migration Group

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April 29, 2011

With Tioga County, NY under a Flood Watch for most of Thursday, the Tioga Flood Mitigation Group would like to remind area residents to review their family emergency plans and information about what to do before, during and after a flood.  An informational brochure containing this information was developed and sent to all Tioga...
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Weather Briefing With Tioga County Leaders Reveals The Storms Are Over For Now

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April 28, 2011

Several of the leaders from Tioga County had a briefing at noon on Thursday regarding the rain and the flooding that has been hitting the area extremely hard in the last few days.    Tioga County Sheriff Gary Howard says that there was good news coming out of the briefing that they went into with...
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NWS Updates Flood Warnings for Vestal, Waverly/Sayre, Binghamton

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April 28, 2011

The Flood Warning continues for the Susquehanna River at Vestal. At 12:00 PM Thursday the stage was 21.3 feet. Flood stage is 18.0 feet. Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. Forecast: the river will continue rising to near 22.5 feet by this evening. The river will fall below flood stage Saturday...
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