Family members, related to Tonya King’s husband, were at Bike Night last Wednesday to assist the family after tragedy struck earlier in the week. On Memorial Day, Tonya King was killed on a motorcycle in Owego. Pictured, Robert Keener, from the charitable Endless Mountains Club talks to Sean King. (Photos by Wendy Post)
This motorcycle, belonging to James “Packrat” Bates, was one of over a hundred that lined Front Street, near Draper Park last Wednesday.
Hummel’s Jug, featuring members Gene Hummel, Chad Dean and Bob Niederriter, rocked the crowd last Wednesday at Bike Night.
A motorcyclist looks for a place to park last Wednesday for Bike Night in Owego.
Since it opened up on May 25, Bike Night in Owego has had record attendance for the first two weeks of the season.
The opening night began in traditional fashion with the singing of the national anthem by Owego’s own Andrea McBride, and then a performance by the Tim Ruffo Band.
Last week’s music was provided by Hummel’s Jug. Members Gene Hummel, Chad Dean, and Bob Niederriter rocked the crowd at Bike Night with their Southern Rock style combined with a bit of country.
Also on hand were family and friends of Tonya King, who was killed on a motorcycle on Memorial Day in Owego. Family members, related to Tonya King’s husband, along with friends, are raising money to assist the family following this tragic accident.
To donate to assist the family, visit www.youcaring.com/justin-arianna-leila-zion-camden-bella-578187.
This Wednesday, L’Ectric Brew will take the stage from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for Bike Night. L’Ectric Brew will provide a blend of classic rock and blues.
Bike Night runs every Wednesday from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Owego, and at the Parkview Hotel and Restaurant. The event is open to the community.
Many thanks to this year’s sponsors of this free event. Sponsors include Allstate Insurance, Southern Tier Harley Davidson, The Haircolor Café, and The Owego Pennysaver Press.
At the event, members from Allstate are doing weekly giveaways, and Southern Tier Harley Davidson is also doing a monthly giveaway online at www.sthd.com/owegobikenight.
To learn more, you can “Like” Bike Night at the Owego Parkview on Facebook.
