Nichols News

WILBER -- A son, April 15, 2013, to Kristin Stone Wilber and John Wilber of Elmira.

Tioga Downs is set to embark on its eighth season of live racing from Nichols, N.Y., on Saturday with a post time of 5 p.m. A ten race card will highlight the day and kick off the 61-day race season that continues through Saturday .

Still-recovering victims of tropical storms Irene and Lee will see additional relief funds available as part of a federal recovery package for last year's Superstorm Sandy.

A 32-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing charges after he was accused of exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl at her bus stop and trying to lure her into his car, according to the Tioga County Sheriff's Office.

The Village of Nichols' historic Kirby Park will officially re-open Saturday, May 4. The event will include a 9 a.m. parade from the fire station to the park, followed by a ribbon cutting ceremony, a chicken barbecue and the Nichols Little League's opening day.