The firefighters in Owego are continuing to battle for the reinstatement of all members following a May decision at an Owego Village Board meeting that authorized the former Fire Chief, Tom Taft, to send 149 termination letters to inactive members based on member limits outlined in a 19th century village charter.
TIOGA CENTER, N.Y. — Drivers and fans arrived at the newly constructed Shangri-La 2 track in Tioga Center, N.Y., on Tuesday to break in the track during a Test and Tune with Hoosier Tires of Manchester, Conn.
Owego, NY -- Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Owego Mayor Ed Arrington, and other local officials will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the much-anticipated Owego River Walk on Monday, July 6, 2009 at 1:00pm in Draper Park located at the corner of Front Street and the Court Street Bridge.
Vice President Biden has arrived in Iraq to visit U.S. troops and to meet with Iraqi leaders, including President Jalal Talabani, Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Speaker of the Council of Representatives Ayad al-Samarrai.
Shortly after the Senate leadership controversy arose, I directed my staff to stop processing any Senate vouchers, including those for Senators’ travel. To date, we are holding more than 250 vouchers, totaling $560,000.
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Need something to jump start your morning and you want something different to try out. How about a recipe that is packed with a awesome Dairy product.....MILK!
The 46th Tioga County Dairy Princess Coronation was held May 23, 2009 at the Candor Fire Hall in Candor, N.Y. Eighty-seven guests were present for the dinner as five candidates presented their milk promotion speeches with much confidence and poise.
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) recently celebrated its sixth annual meeting at the Towanda Country Club. Marilyn Bok, outgoing Board Chair said, “This has been an exciting year for the CFTT. Even in hard economic times we have managed to double in assets. When the CFTT began in 2002 it could only dream about this day.” The theme chosen for the meeting and its annual report is “Connecting People who Care with Causes that Matter.”
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Leadership Tioga Class for 2009 – 2010. The kick off for this years’ program begins on September 8 with an all day session at Turkey Trot Acres in Candor, NY.
A small group of faith filled individuals have their hearts in motion to open a faith based Youth Center on North Avenue for our young people in the community. Their goal is to inspire, equip and strengthen the youth of our community.
On Tuesday, Owego Elks recognized outstanding young men and women who have excelled in developing their personal leadership skills, while performing needed community service.
On Thursday, June 18, 2009, the Owego Kiwanis Club awarded a youth scholarships totaling $1,000 to Jared Douglas, a graduating senior at Candor High School.
The Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation, Inc. and more than 250 community supporters gathered Sunday, June 21 at the Owego Elks Lodge to celebrate the Foundation's 15th anniversary of public service to Tioga County, honor fathers and their families on Father's Day, support and recognize children and youth, and mark the end of an enjoyable 29th Owego Strawberry Festival.
The Third Annual Driver’s Championship at Tioga Downs has been slated for Sunday, August 2 with a post time of 1:30 p.m.
