Nichols Fire Department audit finds faults
By Matt Freeze — NICHOLS — The New York State Comptroller’s Office recently said it has found some issues with the Nichols Joint Fire District’s…
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Walking for Peace: A Shared Journey for Peace Heard Through Silence
By Sister Chirya — We spend a lifetime searching for peace. This frantic search creates the roots of exhaustion. Walk for Peace offers something quietly…
TOI to host Senior Social Hour in Waverly
Good food, friendly faces, and a chance to learn something new are all on the menu at the upcoming Senior Social Hour in Waverly. Community…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On Feb. 3, 2026, property located at 997 Woodhaven Dr., Town of Owego, from Lynn Andrew and Stephen Vandamia to Elizabeth Laberdee and Hector Velez…
‘There were no good Samaritans’ – Jonathan Glennon awaits his fate on Murder One charges
By Wendy Post — “There were no good Samaritans; there were a lot of people who could have and should have done something morally, but…
The Blue Velvet Big Band returns to Johnson City for ‘Swing into Spring’ performance
JOHNSON CITY, NY – Get ready to dust off your dancing shoes! The Johnson City Senior Center (JCSC) is thrilled to announce the return of…
Gail’s Tails
By Gail Ghinger — About twelve years ago on New Year’s Eve, just before dark, Gail got a call about a kitten. The woman was…
Tioga County Land Bank may manage apartments in-house
By Matt Freeze — OWEGO — After struggling for a few months to find a property manager, the Tioga County Property Development Corporation, or land…
The Old Coot loves the Cruise Polka
I was on a cruise ship the other day in a food court called “The Marketplace.” I call it the “Feeding Trough.” I was at…
Readers’ Column for the week of February 15, 2026
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