Morning Times

06/16/2026

The Waverly High School Class of 2026 took to the streets Tuesday morning with decorated cars, candy, silly string and powder cannons in celebration of their upcoming graduation. With an es**rt by the Waverly Police Department and Chemung Fire Department, students made their way from the high school past Lincoln and Elm Street elementary schools before ending at East Waverly Park for their Senior Picnic.
(Ed. note: This post has been updated to correct the identification of the fire department es**rt.)

06/16/2026

ALBANY — New York’s Assembly and Senate have both passed legislation that would impose a one-year moratorium on large data center projects, but Gov. Kathy Hochul has yet to sign it.

ALBANY — New York’s Assembly and Senate have both passed legislation that would impose a one-year moratorium on large data center projects, but Gov. Kathy Hochul has yet to sign

06/16/2026

The Second Annual Valley Pride Picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the main pavilion in East Waverly Park, located at the east end of Ithaca Street in Waverly, New York.

The Second Annual Valley Pride Picnic will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at the main pavilion in East Waverly Park, located at the east

06/16/2026

Warrant

06/16/2026

Congressman Nick Langworthy announced Monday the launch of a district-wide initiative to recognize individuals across Western New York and the Southern Tier whose service, sacrifice and dedication reflect the enduring values that have shaped America…

Congressman Nick Langworthy announced Monday the launch of a district-wide initiative to recognize individuals across Western New York and the Southern Tier whose service, sacrifice and dedication reflect the enduring

06/16/2026

HARRISBURG — Sen. Gene Yaw announced Monday that the Marcellus Shale Impact Fee is continuing to deliver millions to both county and local governments across Yaw’s 23rd Senate District.

06/16/2026

MONROETON — The annual veterans’ appreciation picnic had strong attendance and beautiful weather Saturday afternoon at Mountaineer Park.

06/14/2026

WEBSTER — The first state champion in Tioga Central track and field history finished his high school career with a second state title early Sunday afternoon at Webster Schroeder High School.

WEBSTER — The first state champion in Tioga Central track and field history finished his career with a second state title early Sunday afternoon at Webster Schroeder High School.

06/13/2026

WEBSTER — After her final attempt of Saturday morning’s preliminary round of the NYSPHSAA Class C girls’ long jump competition, Vida Rossi watched one of her 16 competitors overtake her for eighth place in the standings.

The medal-hopeful Tioga Central sophomore had been knocked out of a spot in the finals. Or so she thought.

WEBSTER — After her final attempt of Saturday morning’s preliminary round of the NYSPHSAA Class C girls’ long jump competition, Vida Rossi watched one of her 16 competitors overtake her

06/13/2026

OWEGO — It was 8 a.m. on Friday, June 12, and the side roads leading to the track crossing near the Old Erie Railroad Depot, now home to The Turn (a restaurant and golf simulator on Depot Street), were already lined with cars; traffic was backed up …

OWEGO — It was 8 a.m. on Friday, June 12, and the side roads leading to the track crossing near the Old Erie Railroad Depot, now home to The Turn