Readers’ Column for the week of July 20, 2025
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Owego Police Department Report
The Owego Police Department reported that during the week of July 7, 2025 through July 13, 2025 there were 172 calls for service and 17…
Tioga Legislature approves mental health, substance abuse funding
By Matt Freeze — Tioga County legislators approved an additional full-time clinical social worker position Tuesday. The move followed a request brought by the county’s…
The Old Coot has ‘street people’ friends
By Merlin Lessler — I have “street people” friends. I don’t know the names of most of them. You pass each other a few times,…
Newark Valley Historical Society to host bow-making workshop
On Aug. 2, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Newark Valley Historical Society will host Bow-Making Workshop at the Rollie Noble Room in the…
Flash flooding wreaks havoc in Newark Valley; Dozens of homes damaged, roads compromised by heavy rains
By Wendy Post — On July 13, 2025, a flash flood warning for Broome and Tioga Counties was issued, alerting residents to the imminent danger…
Newark Valley’s Summerfest taking place on July 26; Event to feature parade, craft vendors, and much more
By Wendy Post — On July 26, Newark Valley will host Summerfest, an event sponsored by the Northern Tioga Chamber of Commerce, the Newark Valley…
The Looming Storm: How Medicaid Cuts Threaten the Health and Stability of Our Neighbors
By Galen Morehead — Here in Owego and across Tioga County, we pride ourselves on being a community that cares for its own. Yet, a…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On July 8, 2025, property located at 88 Spring St., Village of Waverly, from Tammy Barattucci to Julia Brock and Remy Zimmerman for $257,000. On…
Letter: Let’s declare our Independence!
Dear Editor, It is appropriate that I am writing you this letter on the 4th of July. The day that the American colonists declared their…