Date archive for October, 2012
Tioga County dodges a bullet with Sandy (0)
10/31/12 •
In what was anticipated to be the largest storm of the decade, the wrath of Hurricane Sandy wreaked havoc along the coastal areas, but weakened upon landfall, lessening the effect it would have on Tioga County, N.Y. – an area that was on its radar. With earlier predictions of widespread power outages and flash flooding [...]
Collection points established to assist shelters in New York City and surrounding areas (0)
10/31/12 •
Following last year’s devastation as a result of Tropical Storm Lee, members from various fire departments in New York City and surrounding areas answered the call and volunteered their time and services in our communities to assist with recovery efforts. Now, just a little over one year later, area residents have decided to pay it [...]
Lockheed Martin in Owego to resume normal operations (0)
10/30/12 •
Lockheed Martin’s Owego facility will re-open today, Oct. 30, and resume normal business hours and operations.
Village of Owego emergency declaration lifted (1)
10/30/12 •
The Village of Owego, at 9 a.m. on Oct. 30, lifted the State of Emergency that was declared yesterday in anticipation of Hurricane Sandy. The effects on the Village of Owego was less than expected. Village crews and volunteers were prepared to deal with the predicted scenario of many trees and wires down. The Owego [...]
Tioga Downs to reopen at 10 a.m. today (0)
10/30/12 •
Tioga Downs Casino has announced they will re-open for business as usual at 10 a.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 30).
Sandy’s Wrath Continues to Inflict Damage on NYSEG’s and RG&E’s Electricity Delivery Systems (0)
10/30/12 •
Relentless tropical storm force winds and gusts of up to 63 miles per hour are continuing to cause extensive and widespread damage to NYSEG’s and RG&E’s electricity delivery systems across the state. “As conditions permit, we are responding to reports of downed power lines to make the situations safe,” said Mark S. Lynch, president of [...]
State of Emergency rescinded in Tioga County (0)
10/30/12 •
The State of Emergency declared in Tioga County, N.Y. has been rescinded, according to a release received at 8:23 a.m.
Trunk or Treat event rescheduled (1)
10/30/12 •
The Trunk or Treat event scheduled for Wednesday has been changed to Nov. 7 at the Owego Free Academy. The Trunk or Treat event allows cars to pull into the OFA parking lot and hand out candy to those participating. Cars are also encouraged to decorate with a Halloween theme, and prizes will be awarded [...]
Important notice for the Agricultural Sector (0)
10/30/12 •
Cornell Cooperative Extension urges all farmers to prepare ahead of time for power outages, structural or crop damage, insurance claims and damage that could accompany Hurricane Sandy, also dubbed “Frankenstorm” and the “Perfect Storm.” The New York State Office of Emergency Management is already warning citizens of Sandy’s approach, and New York State Department of [...]
Taking care of livestock and pets during the storm (0)
10/30/12 •
If you are a horse farm owner or you own other livestock or pets, please print out and save this article. It contains important information you may need in case of a power outage as a result of the potential serious hurricane approaching our area. The National Weather Service is tracking the possibility of a [...]
