Memorial Day in Owego - A Day of Remembrance
Formerly known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a federal holiday that commemorates the fallen heroes who have died in military service to our country.
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Frances W. Leavenworth, 74, passes away unexpectedly
Owego, NY -- May 16, 2008 -- Frances Wilson Leavenworth's life ended peacefully and unexpectedly this week. She is survived by her daughters, Elaine (Russ Jensen), Becky Cain (Jim) and Tracy (Mary Gilmore), her grandchildren Samantha and Tyler Watkins and her many dear and loving friends. Fran's numerous, meaningful contributions will be greatly missed by her loved ones and those in the community.
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American flags remember B-17 Crew at England crash site |  | | | | | | Pat Bern of England places flags for Memorial Day on the site of a plane crash in England that killed five Americans on Christmas Day 1943, including Staff Sgt. Mario Panetti. | |
In England, Pat and Bern Trout walked Dorchester National Park for 20 years.
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Three Tioga County WWII heroes buried in Holland get roses from grateful Dutch Man
May 8 was V.E. Day, a historical date that marked the formal celebration of the Allies victory in Europe during World War II.
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Local Veterans make visit at Owego School | | Photo Gallery | | | | | | The visitors are pictured here. Seated, left to right, are: Lou Stark (WWII, Navy, South Pacific, Guadalcanal); George Penny (WWII, Army Air Force, Mid-Pacific, Tinian Island); Helen Penny (WWII, Women's Army Corps - WAC, medical surgeon technician, Battle Creek, Michigan); Al Elkin (WWII, Army, Southwest Pacific, New Guinea); Ralph Meza (WWII, Army Air Corps, European Theatre, POW Germany). Standing, left to right: Jim Raftis (Korean War, Army, Korea, Memorial Day chairman, Owego, VFW Post 1371); Lee Spinner (Iraq War, Army, Balad, north of Baghdad, Iraq); Walt Beardsley (Vietnam War, Army, I-Corps, Vietnam); Dean Morgan (Vietnam War, Army, occupation duty, Berlin); Jack Hartzell (Vietnam War, Marines, I-Corps, Conthien, Vietnam, president of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 480); Doris Camp (president of VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Owego, Post 1371). | |
Veterans of four wars visited Owego Apalachin Middle School Wednesday, May 14, to speak with students from Mike Bartlow's eighth grade social studies class. (Photos Contributed by Stephen Jensen).
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Top 5 Soccer Camp to be held June 16-20
Kick off your summer with a great week of soccer camp! Plan now to join us for the 6th annual Top 5 Soccer Camp from June 16-20.
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Brainy, Brawny & Beautiful - Creating Kick-Butt Heroines Using the Diana Archetype
Alpha Females are some of the most popular heroines in modern fiction today.
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Registration for BCC Continuing Education Classes is underway
Broome Community College Continuing Education is now accepting registration for Summer 2008 non-credit classes.
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Tioga County resident appointed
The Tioga County Democratic Committee announces that Mary Ann Burns, a Tioga County resident, was appointed a member of the Recreation and Historic Preservation of Regional Finger Lakes State Park; a Commission by Governor David Paterson.
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Afton Central School Alumni announces Banquet
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Beware Of Ticks - Prevention and early detection are keys to disease avoidance
Now that the days are longer and warmer, ticks are becoming active. Outdoor enthusiasts should take precautions as ticks can spread several diseases including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis and others. Incidences of each disease vary by region, but the techniques for lowering your chance of contracting any tick-borne disease are the same.
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Elmira Business Institute to host Open House
Both the Vestal and Elmira campuses of the Elmira Business Institute will be having an Open House on Tuesday, May 20, from noon to 2 p.m.
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Sullivan Running for Legislature
Loretta Sullivan of Apalachin, a Republican, has announced her candidacy for Tioga County District 4.
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Waverly Community Garden Renewal Project
Are you interested growing your own fresh vegetables but don't have enough space or sun in your yard? If so, then get your hands dirty in the Waverly Community Garden!
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Owego Game Mine and Buttercup Boutique opens downtown location
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce was host to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on May 14 for "Owego Game Mine and Buttercup Boutique" located at 189 Main St., Owego.
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Volunteers needed for Special Olympics New York
The 2008 Special Olympics New York needs volunteers to help with the statewide competition in June at events at Binghamton University and around Broome County.
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Evans wins at Wyalusing no Mothers Day | | Photo Gallery | | | | | | Pictured (L to R) are his Mother Michele Evans and his Grandmother Kate Boland along with Parker, all of Owego NY. | |
Parker Evans, who started on the outside pole at Wyalusing Valley Motorsports Park, took the lead in the first lap and led every lap of the race on Mothers day . It was the second win in a row for the defending track Champion.
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College News
Elmira College has released its Dean's List for Academic Achievement for the Winter 2008 Term. The Dean's List recognizes students that have a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the Winter 2008 academic term.
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Alpacalachin Farms to host 3rd Annual Harvest Festival
Alpacalachin Farms is open to the public for the 3rd Annual Harvest Festival, "Get Your Hands on Alpaca" on Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The Pumpelly House Estate opens with BCC Seminar
The newly renovated Pumpelly House Estate at 44 Front St., Owego was the site of the recent EAP Small Business Seminar: Doing Business with New York State, which was attended by business representatives from Tioga, Broome, and Chemung Counties.
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Eleventh Annual Memorial Golf Tournament planned
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your past generosity in supporting the Bob Dizer Classic and invite you to join us once again for the Eleventh Annual Memorial Golf Tournament.
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Master Gardener Plant Sale
The Tioga County Master Gardeners will be holding their annual plant sale on June 7 from 8 a.m. to noon.
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Father/Daughter Dance to benefit Relay for Life
Come one, come all to the First Annual Father/Daughter Dance to benefit the Tioga County American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.
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Microd Race Results for 5/11/08
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Carantouan Greenway to host a viewing of Herons
The Carantouan Greenway, a Twin Tier Land Trust and Environmental Education Organization, will hold its second "View the Herons" on May 22 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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Pet Portrait to benefit Humane Society
Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA Inc. is having a Pet Portrait Day with Photographer Rachel Philipson of Rachel Philipson Photography & Design.
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EPAC Announces Kids' Summer Theater Workshop - "Seussical the Musical"
The Endicott Performing Arts Center located at 102 Washington Ave. in Endicott announces that registration opened on May 15 for its upcoming 9th annual "EPAC Kids' Summer Theater Workshop". Workshop classes focus on developing acting, dance, and singing skills through rehearsals for a full scale musical and are open to children from age 6 to age 18.
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Nichols-Tioga Little League (NTLL) News Brief
Thank you to all the managers, coaches and parents that attended and helped with the NTLL opening day ceremonies! Their time and effort was greatly appreciated with preparing the field, concession stand, raffle tickets, chicken BBQ and games.
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Historical Society announces the 6th annual Artful Berry exhibit
Please come and visit the Artful Berry Exhibit from June 3 through June 30 at the Tioga County Historical Society and Museum located at 110 Front St. in Owego.
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Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce presents 2008 Farmers Markets
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Farmers Market is gearing up for the 2008 season. The Farmers Market will be held in Howard Elmer Park in Downtown Sayre on Fridays. This year will be the 5th year for the Sayre Market.
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Ti-Ahwaga Players to present "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"
The Ti-Ahwaga Community Players present The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, book by Larry L. King and Peter Masterson, music and lyrics by Carol Hall.
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Tioga County, NY recognizes employees for years of service | | | | | | | (L to R Top Row) - Diane Rockwell, Cindy Hanbury, Penny Eddy; (L to R Bottom Row) - Gary Howard, George Craven, Leonard Jackson; missing from photo is Jill VanHousen. | |
At the regular meeting for the Tioga County Legislature held at the Legislative Auditorium on May 13 at 1:30 p.m., seven county employees were recognized for their years of service. Presenting the recognition at the beginning of the meeting was Legislator Will Overbeck, and Elaine Lasater, Chair of the Employee Recognition Committee for Tioga County.
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Public Hearing held regarding Public Transportation in Tioga County, NY | | | | | | | Members from the community attend a public hearing regarding Tioga County Transit. | |
On Monday evening, May 12, over 100 area residents gathered in the Tioga County Legislative Auditorium for a public hearing regarding the current Public Transportation system.
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Residents to host meeting about gas leasing
Apalachin residents that have been contacted by gas drilling companies are forming a group to discuss the proposals received by the companies, as well as to unite in an understanding of how it might affect them.
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The Old Coot is How Old?
We don't know how old we are, us old coots. When we walk down the street and look out at the world, we are much younger than our chronological age.
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Big Names are back for a Big Season at Champion Speedway in Owego
The well-known Champion Speedway in Owego is set to open its doors on May 25 with a special Sunday early evening race on the holiday weekend honoring one of its best recognized racers of all-time, "Hurricane" Hank Bassett of Vestal. Bassett, was considered in the 70's and 80's as one of the top Speedway Motorcycle racers in the Country.
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Tioga United Way presents art awards to participating youth | | Photo Gallery | | | | | | Deanna Hutchison from Tioga Middle School, right, attends the art award presentation with her sister Donnette (left). Deanna was awarded Best in Category for her artwork called "Give A Hand to the Stripes". | |
Area students participating in the 27th annual Tioga County Youth Art Exhibition gathered at the Owego Middle School auditorium on May 13 to receive awards for their artwork currently on display at the Tioga County Historical Society in Owego.
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Clinton calls on IRS to correct glitches that led to taxpayers receiving inaccurate stimulus rebates
Washington, DC - May 16, 2008 -- Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to take immediate action to resolve computer glitches that have reportedly lead to taxpayers receiving inaccurate stimulus rebates. In a letter to IRS Commissioner Shulman, Senator Clinton urged him to take steps to ensure that taxpayers receive the tax rebate they are entitled to and ensure that any problems or gaps in the process are corrected immediately.
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OA School claims budget expenditures reveal smallest increase in 13 Years
Owego, NY -- May 16, 2008 -- When preparing a budget proposal for a given school year, Owego Apalachin school officials approach the process with a few things in mind.
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Empire Breeders Classic elims set for Sunday at Tioga
Nichols, NY --- The 3-year-old New York bred pacers will be in the spotlight on Sunday afternoon at Tioga Downs (post time 1:15 p.m.) in the eliminations of the Empire Breeders Classic. Three eliminations were needed for the 3-year-old filly pacers while two divisions will go to the post for the 3-year-old colts and geldings.
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Student Council, Booster Club donate OFA sports banners
Last Friday, May 9, banners for each of OFA's varsity sports teams were hung in the high school gym.
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Classes scheduled at the 1st Congregational Church in Newark Valley
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Container Garden Class Offered by Master Gardeners
The Tioga County Master Gardeners are offering a hands-on container garden class on May 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
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Star Wars Day at the Binghamton Zoo!
On Saturday, May 17, members of local Star Wars groups will be transported to the Binghamton Zoo for a day of fun and fantasy. Group members will be dressed in costumes and will roam around the Zoo talking with visitors. Visitors might find themselves faced with Storm Troopers who might whisk them off to the jail (the old lion's den) until their bail has been paid. Other visitors will have the opportunity to have their photos taken next to their favorite character from the movies.
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Budget Hearing rescheduled
The informational budget hearing scheduled for May 5 at Apalachin Elementary School has been re-scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15.
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Local Girl Scouts Collect Food for Stray Haven Animal Shelter
Apalachin Girl Scout Troop 66 hosted the annual "Song-A-Rama" this year for all Tioga East Girl Scouts.
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