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…
Editorial
From the Editor: We are in this together
When the coronavirus news spread as quickly as the virus itself, I was just as perplexed as everyone else surrounding the severity of the situation,…
The Old Coot watches the show?
When I’m out of town, at one of our favorite destinations, I hang out in a Starbucks with a gang of coffee klatch pals; Mike,…
Guest Editorial: What is Addiction?
That might sound like a silly question, right? We all know what addiction is, don’t we? So what is addiction? Is it the person we see sleeping…
Statement from Corey Green, Owego Central School District superintendent
Following the county’s declaration of a state of emergency on Saturday, Superintendent Corey Green, from the Owego Apalachin School District, offered the following statement: The…
The Old Coot is Peachy-pie, sometimes
I’ve taken on a new moniker, several actually – Sweetie-pie – Honey – Dearie – Sweetheart – Peachy-pie – Cutie and the like. Every place…
Readers’ Column for the week of March 8, 2020
You may call the Owego Pennysaver Readers’ Column at (607) 687-2378 24-hours a day, or email comments to readerscolumn@stny.rr.com. We reserve the right to revise or…
The Old Coot is a flake – A snowflake
I gave myself a treat the other morning at Dunkin Donut’s; I ordered a jelly donut with my coffee. It’s something I’d like to do…
Guest Editorial: Climate Change and Renewables
Greetings! My name is Nora Schuyler. I am a seventh grader at Owego Apalachin Middle School and I am writing in hopes that this will…
Test Drive – New 2020 Subaru Outback
Entry Price: $26,645 Price As Tested: $32,900 This week, we’re driving the new sixth generation 2020 Subaru Outback, delivered in Premium trim and powered by…