The Old Coot doesn’t see a weed, just beautiful yellow
There are a lot of spring blooms out there. Tulips, daffodils, lilacs, and my favorite – dandelions. Most people frown on them. I know what…
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Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week for the week of May 30, 2015
This is Hope as in ‘hoping’ for a forever home. She is approximately 7-months old and has been spayed. She has been at Maddie’s Meadows most of…
NYSEG increases are a reality
Dear Editor, I would never say that the CEO of NYSEG would say anything wrong to support his statement, but I will say that he can…
Right won over might
Dear Editor, The vote was 621 yes to 559 no and the 60 percent majority was not met. On Tuesday, 1,180 Tioga Central residents cast…
A small tax increase is worth it
Dear Editor, The “no taxes” people must live in a strange world. They cannot comprehend that some people (60 percent of them in the OACSD…
If the show fits, wear it!
Dear Editor, How does that old adage go? “If the shoe fits – wear it!” “The Tax Creep!” “Mr. Cranky Pants!” “Captain FOIL!” Are you…
Job Corps is an amazing experience
Dear Editor, My name is Shelby Key, I am a 23-year old female graduate student of Oneonta Job Corps Academy. Ten months ago I started…
We need to talk frankly about the school budget
Dear Editor, I think it is time for some frank conversation. Those of us who are the “Yes” vote people on the Tioga School Budget…
Chubby Checker rocks Tioga Downs before the thunderstorms roll in
Legendary rock and roll artist, Chubby Checker, kicked off Tioga Downs’ summer concert series on Saturday evening, May 30 to a nearly sold-out crowd. The…
New York State Police investigate armed robbery
On May 30, 2015 at approximately 10:08 p.m., the New York State Police at Binghamton responded to a reported armed robbery at the Family Dollar…