OWEGO, N.Y. (WHCU) — A new member of the Tioga County Legislature gets sworn in today. 

Keith Flesher was recently appointed to replace Ed Hollenbeck’s seat following his passing in November. Flesher will represent District Seven in the county through the end of 2023. The legislature meets today at noon. 

In other local election news, Alderperson Jeffrey Barken announced Monday he would be stepping down in June from the Ithaca Common Council.