Paid Leave and Quarantine
Recent legislation signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo provides a combination of benefits for eligible employees who are subject to an order of mandatory or precautionary…
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How’s the new parking rule working out?
Dear Editor, How is the new 72-hour parking rule working out for everyone in Owego? When I heard that this was going to be implemented immediately, I couldn’t…
This is a great time to complete the 2020 Census Form online
Are you stuck at home to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus? Then this is a great opportunity to spend ten minutes or less to…
Tioga County Update: March 24, 2020
Tioga County Legislative Chairwoman Sauerbrey reported the following Tioga County COVID-19 Statistics are as follows: Two confirmed cases 68 Individuals in mandatory quarantine. These are…
Second COVID-19 related death confirmed in Broome County
On Tuesday, Broome County Executive Jason Garnar confirmed the second COVID-19 related death in Broome County. The Broome County Health Department received confirmation of the…
The Old Coot is time challenged
It’s been a couple of weeks since we “sprang ahead,” moving our clocks forward an hour. Daylight savings time! I would have written about it…
Tioga County Deed Transfers
On March 12, 2020, property located at Crumbtown Road, Town of Spencer, from Anthony and Patricia D’Agostino to John Hauser for $125,000. On March 13,…
Supporting local businesses key to future economic recovery
Businesses around the area, particularly restaurants and bars, which were shut down last Monday, are bracing for the economic toll that COVID-19, or coronavirus will…
DMV office now closed to the public
Per Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, as of Monday March 23, the Tioga County Office of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), located at 56 Main…
Town of Owego offices close to public
As of 3 p.m., March 23, 2020, the Town of Owego will close its offices to the public until further notice, according to a press…