Readers’ Column for the week of April 1
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The Old Coot says don’t watch what you eat
I’m on a new diet, “The Old Coot Eat Anything You Want Diet.” It started out as “The Opposite Diet” – when I simply did…
Eggstravaganza at the Binghamton Zoo
Hop on over to the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park for the annual Eggstravaganza egg hunt on March 31 and April 1. This egg hunt…
Easter event held at Gospel Chapel
A special Easter event, the Stations of the Cross, was held at the Gospel Chapel, located at 203 North Ave. in Owego, on March 29…
Collector Car Corner – Our readers’ list of Annoying Drivers’ Hall of Fame
I want to thank all the readers who responded to my request for more “Annoying Drivers Hall of Fame” additions following my recent column. When…
Dog mistaken for coyote in Tompkins County
On Feb. 26, Environmental Conservation Officer Jeffrey Krueger concluded an investigation by charging two coyote hunters with several ECL violations after New York State Police…
Candor St. Baldrick’s Shave-a-Thon taking place on April 8
Candor’s annual St. Baldrick’s Shave-a-Thon will take place this year on Sunday, April 8 at Candor Elementary School. The day kicks off with a 5K…
Senate passes Laree’s Law to hold drug dealers accountable for overdose deaths
Last week, the New York State Senate passed “Laree’s Law” to strengthen enforcement and combat growing drug abuse. The bill (S2761), sponsored by Senator George Amedore (R-C-I,…
Public Health conducts disease outbreak drill
Tioga County Public Health conducted a tabletop drill March 20 to practice their vaccine administering capabilities. If there were a disease outbreak, or Public Health…
Warrant leads to drug arrest in Owego
On March 29, 2018, the Owego Police Department arrested Jacobe D. Flanagan, age 19 of Watkins Glen, N.Y., for two counts of criminal sale of…