‘Lighted’ Tractor Parade draws good crowd at Tioga Downs; awards prizes
On Saturday, Dec. 13, guests gathered at Tioga Downs Casino in Nichols, N.Y. to celebrate Winterfest, and to witness the first ever “Lighted” Tractor Parade…
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The Old Coot runs a smart race?
I “participated” in the Franz Family, 5-K run last Saturday. I arrived at the Little League field in the “Flats” at 9:30, signed in, picked…
Tioga County Rural Ministry to sponsor Mobile Food Pantry Distribution
Low to moderate-income individuals and families are invited to participate in a Mobile Food Pantry Distribution sponsored by Tioga County Rural Ministry in partnership with…
Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week for the week of Dec. 14, 2014
Little Beesom from Maddie’s Meadows would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas since he is spokesman as Pet of the Week. He is…
Holiday Fun at the Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center
Holiday Fun Days will be held at Owego Gymnastics and Activity Center Dec. 26, 29 and 30. The Fun Day includes using the Center’s trampoline…
Help ring a bell in Tioga County this holiday season
You’ve heard the ringing bell. You’ve seen the red kettle. The person ringing the bell is a volunteer who has offered his or her time…
OA Schools to receive additional $23,292,504 to continue recovery from 2011 Flood, superintendent reports
Owego Apalachin (OA) Central School District Superintendent Dr. Bill Russell recently signed off on an agreement with FEMA and the State’s Division of Homeland Security…
Window decorating winners announced
Every holiday season, shop owners throughout the historic Village of Owego shopping district work to create winter window displays that celebrate the season and showcase…
Tinseltown Talks – June Lockhart Remembers ‘A Christmas Carol’
Released last month on Blu-ray, the 1938 version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” has long been a favorite seasonal TV movie. “It’s a short…
Photo: The ‘Old Coot’ celebrates the holidays
The Old Coot, far left, recently enjoyed time in Tarrytown with eight of his 12 grandchildren. Merry Christmas to Merlin Lessler, a.k.a. the “Old Coot”,…