Letter: SNAP benefits offer relief to families
Dear Editor, Many people in our community have lost their jobs and may be wondering how they will feed themselves and their families. If you…
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Windham Township, churches stepping up with drive-thru food pantry
Two churches and a local township are teaming up to provide food to those in need. The Windham Center Community Church, Windham Summit Bible Church,…
Tioga County COVID-19 Emergency Relief Loan Program
Small Businesses in Tioga County that have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic can now apply for emergency loans through the County’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief…
High hopes, and high-fives; Candor student shares his cooking, insight, and inspiration
One student in Tioga County is filling his time at home during the pandemic with a bit of creativity. Eddie Evans, an eight year old…
Governor Cuomo announces elective outpatient treatments can resume in counties and hospitals without significant risk of COVID-19 surge
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced elective outpatient treatments can resume in counties and hospitals without significant risk of COVID-19…
Department of Labor launches streamlined application for unemployment filers
The New York State Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced the launch of a new application for New Yorkers to apply for traditional Unemployment Insurance…
Letter: Postal employees and the pandemic
Dear Editor, During these challenging times, postal employees are essential workers keeping Upstate New York connected through the mail. Whether medications, a package, a paycheck,…
Guest Editorial: Invest in your local community
We are a strong community. We have experienced many challenges over the years including our current pandemic. We will survive this challenge; and not only that…
The Old Coot audits the zoo
Feeding time at the zoo! That’s my topic this week. But it’s a zoo without bars – it’s a restaurant – it’s a snack bar…
Doubly Blessed
A well-known couple, and longtime residents of Owego, had several reasons to celebrate last weekend, and were able to do so from a social distance….