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The victims in the fatal fire in Dryden last Friday have been identified. According to the Tompkins County Sheriff's Office, 37-year-old Kayla Wood and 47-year-old Dennis Davis were killed in the incident. Two dogs also died in the fire. The fire occurred just after midnight [...] The post Victims in fatal Dryden fire identified appeared first on MyHometownToday.com.

Chart-topping country band Parmalee will bring their signature blend of heartfelt lyrics and high-energy performance to Tioga Downs Casino Resort on Thursday, July 16, with the show starting at 8 p.m. Known for multiple No. 1 hits and platinum-selling singles, Parmalee has become one of [...] The post Parmalee to perform at Tioga Downs next week appeared first on MyHometownToday.com.

The New York State Department of Transportation has announced that the eastbound on and off ramps at Exit 65 on Interstate 86 in the Town of Owego will be closed for two weeks starting on Friday. The exit ramps will be closed from July 10 through July 24 for ramp replacement work to bring them up to federal interstate standards. Motorists should follow signed [...] The post Eastbound ramps at Exit 65 in Owego to be closed July 10-24 appeared first on MyHometownToday.com.

The Shady Strong ALS Awareness organization will host its 5th annual BBQ Competition and Music Festival this weekend. The annual event will be held from 11 am to 8 pm on Saturday at the Bement Billings Farmstead on Route 38 in Newark Valley. Visitors will [...] The post Shady Strong BBQ Competition and Music Festival set for this weekend appeared first on MyHometownToday.com.

The sixth annual Golf FORe Kids Tournament raised over $10,000 for The Children's House Child Advocacy Center last month. The tournament had 76 golfers hitting the links to support the non-profit organization at Shepard Hills on Friday, June 12. The Children's House aims to reduce [...] The post Golf FORe Kids tournament raises over $10K for Childen’s House appeared first on MyHometownToday.com.

An Elmira woman is facing charges following an incident at a restaurant in Big Flats last week. According to the Chemung County Sheriff's Office, 36-year-old Larissa A. King has been charged with felony criminal trespass in the first degree and misdemeanor counts of menacing, criminal [...] The post Elmira woman facing charges after incident at Five Guys in Big Flats appeared first on MyHometownToday.com.

One person was killed in a two-car crash in Broome County on Thursday. According to the New York State Police, the accident occurred at around 7:10 a.m. on Hunt Hill Road in Fenton. An SUV was driving north on Hunt Hill Road when the driver [...] The post One person killed in two-car crash in Broome County appeared first on MyHometownToday.com.

Drivers are advised of a pipe replacement project will begin next week on Wolcott Hollow Road (Route 4018) in Athens and Ridgebury townships. Starting on Monday, July 6, Wolcott Hollow Road will be closed daily between Reagan Road (T-326) and Erin Road (T-331) while a Pennsylvania Department of Transportation [...] The post Pipe replacement planned next week on Wolcott Hollow Road in Bradford County appeared first on MyHometownToday.com.

There are plenty of ways to celebrate America's 250th birthday this weekend in Tioga County. Owego will hold its First Friday celebration from 5 to 8 pm tonight with local restaurants and shops participating. The Newark Valley Historical Society's free summer concert series will continue [...] The post America 250 celebrations in Tioga County appeared first on MyHometownToday.com.

An extreme heat warning remains in effect throughout the Twin Tiers through 8 p.m. tonight. Accuweather is expecting dangerously hot conditions with heat index value up to 105. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. Residents should drink plenty of [...] The post Extreme heat warning remains in effect through tonight appeared first on MyHometownToday.com.