Nichols News

Judge Joe remains perfect in '09 in division of Zweig Friday, July 10, 2009 - by Dustin Ross, Regional Racing Operations Manager, Tioga Downs & Vernon Downs Nichols, NY --- Judge Joe and DR Ackerman captured the $151,670 first division of the Dr.

Tioga County Habitat for Humanity will hold its 'Build-It' benefit golf tournament July 26 at the Tioga Country Club on 151 Roki Boulevard in Nichols.

Racing Roundup: P H Tornado continues to roll at Tioga Sunday, July 05, 2009 - from Harness Publicists across North America Sunday's edition of Racing Roundup features a results story from Tioga Downs.

By Michelle Nichols New York - The total value of the wealthy - people with net assets of more than $1 million excluding their main home - dropped below 2005 levels to $32.8 trillion, the 13th annual Merrill Lynch/Capgemini World Wealth Report found.

Tioga to unveil a new starting gate Friday, June 26, 2009 - by Dustin Ross, for Tioga Downs Nichols, NY --- Tioga Downs has just picked up its new starting gate and it will be in use for the three day weekend card on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Tioga to feature late closing finals Sunday Thursday, June 25, 2009 - by Dustin Ross, Regional Racing Operations Manager, Tioga Downs & Vernon Downs Nichols, NY --- Tioga Downs will feature two late closing finals on Sunday, June 28 with a post time of 1:30 pm, the Belltone Hearing Center Trot for $42,200 and the M&J Oil and Lube Pace for $39,400.

Tioga announces Drivers' Challenge details Thursday, June 25, 2009 - by Dustin Ross, for Tioga Downs Nichols, NY --- The Third Annual Drivers' Championship at Tioga Downs has been scheduled for Sunday, Aug.

Glossy N wins Rags to Riches final, pays $137.50 Sunday, June 21, 2009 - by Dustin Ross, publicity director, Tioga Downs Nichols, NY -- Glossy N and Billy Dobson truly pulled off the Rags To Riches story in the $75,000 final of the Rags To Riches on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs.

Marohn congratulated at Monticello for milestone win Tuesday, June 16, 2009 - by John Manzi, publicity director, Monticello Raceway Monticello, NY --- It's often hard to pin-point a driver's milestone victory especially when he competes at many different tracks.

Three golfers made holes-in-one Friday at area golf courses. Jacob Burkhart Jr. of Sayre made his first hole-in-one on the 164-yard, par-3 17th hole at Tioga Country Club in Nichols, using a 7-iron. Burkhart was playing with Robert Seymour, Justin Seymour and Ron Bradley.

Federal stimulus money is coming to Chemung and Tioga counties to resurface a part of Route 17.

Semi-finals contested in Rags To Riches at Tioga Sunday, June 14, 2009 - by Dustin Ross, regional racing operations manager, Tioga/Vernon Downs Nichols, NY --- A pair of semi-final divisions in the Rags To Riches pacing series were contested on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs.

At 50 years old, Joan Jett has proved herself to be an all-around entertainer: singer, songwriter, guitarist, actress, record label owner and icon for girls everywhere who just love to rock out.

A 56-year-old Nichols man is facing felony driving while intoxicated charges after he was stopped Wednesday evening while driving a go-cart, state police in Owego said.

Rags To Riches series opens at Tioga Monday, June 08, 2009 - by Dustin Ross, regional racing operations manager, Tioga/Vernon Downs Nichols, NY --- The first round of the Rags To Riches series got underway on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs.

TV, the NBC affiliate for the Elmira-Corning television market, announced today that WETM 18 News will be seen by viewers in the Binghamton television market.

Gamblers in New York may soon be able to play video table games, such as roulette, baccarat and blackjack, at racetracks in New York, including Tioga Downs in Nichols.

If I Can Dream. Schoolkids to race this weekend at Vernon Thursday, May 28, 2009 - by Dustin Ross, regional racing operations manager, Tioga/Vernon Downs Nichols, NY --- Although racing fans at Vernon Downs won't get the opportunity this Thursday, May 28, to see live racing action due to the special Memorial Day card on Monday, they will get the ...

Hypnotic Blue Chip, Indulge Me post EBC wins at Tioga Sunday, May 24, 2009 - by Dustin Ross, regional racing operations manager, Tioga/Vernon Downs Nichols, NY --- Hypnotic Blue Chip and Tim Tetrick posted a stakes and track record of 1:50.3 in the final of the Empire Breeders Classic for 3-year-old colt pacers on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs.

Top trotters in EBC finals at Vernon Downs Thursday, May 21, 2009 - by Dustin Ross, regional racing operations manager, Tioga/Vernon Downs Nichols, NY --- Two heavily favored trotters lead fields of nine in Memorial Day's Empire Breeders Classic finals at Vernon Downs.