Readers’ Column for the week of Nov. 2, 2014
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Coburn Library to host fall book sale
The Friends of the Coburn Free Library are pleased to announce that the fall book sale will be held Nov. 6, 7 and 8. As…
Big trucks would welcome alternate route through Owego
Dear Editor, Most of the south bound big trucks on North Avenue do not have downtown Owego as their destination. They want to get to…
Governor announces two additional hospitals designated to treat Ebola patients
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Thursday that two additional hospitals – Erie County Medical Center (ECMC) and Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo (WCHOB) in…
Governor Cuomo to encourage health care workers to travel to West Africa to treat Ebola patients
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Thursday that the State of New York and the City of…
Governor announces Workers’ Compensation costs for employers to drop by $45 million
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Thursday the rate that employers pay to State’s workers’ compensation system is dropping yet again, in 2015, resulting in savings…
Veterans Day in Tioga County
Owego and Tioga County will Honor All Who Served and Medal of Honor Recipients for their valor, courage and sacrifice at 11 a.m. on Tuesday,…
Old Coot is a TV preacher
I read an editorial in a New York City paper the other day. It was a huge rant about the dwindling number of readers in…
Sidewalk grant awarded in Newark Valley
“It’s been a good year for Newark Valley and grants,” said Mayor Jim Tornatore. Indeed, just weeks after being awarded a $100,000 grant for help…
Owego Fire Department and Owego VFW Men’s Auxiliary host Monte Carlo Night fundraiser
Members of the Owego Fire Department (OFD) and the Owego VFW Post 1371 Men’s Auxiliary have teamed up to host a fall Monte Carlo Night…