Tioga Center UMC is collecting hygiene kits for hurricane victims
The Tioga Center United Methodist Church is requesting help from the community to contribute and help pack items for Hygiene Kits to be distributed by…
Editorial
Collector Car Corner – Surprise: 1971 Plymouth Hemi GTX goes for $253K and outsells 1,000 other vehicles at Mecum Auction
I’ve had several letters recently from readers about collector car values, good and bad investments, how the collector car hobby has changed and especially the…
The First Old Coot article; Invasion of the ladder people
I took a sabbatical last month – no old coot articles for four weeks, ending a string of 827 articles in a row. Now, I’m…
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September was recognized as suicide prevention awareness month. Knowledge of warning signs and what preventive actions to take is the first step in connecting a…
Opinion: Reminder of an important election deadline
Dear Editor, Please remind your New York readers about an important election deadline. According to the New York State Board of Elections website, “An application…
Tioga County Deed Transfers
On Sept. 11, 2019, property located at West Creek Road, Town of Newark Valley, from County of Tioga to William and Kathryn Davey for $650….
Tioga County Deed Transfers
On Sept. 4, 2019, property located at 171 Winters Rd., Tioga, from County of Tioga to Reed Perkins for $23,000. On Sept. 4, 2019, property…
From the Mayor’s Desk
I wanted to take some time and write to you as summer is winding down. We at the village have been working hard. Our fiscal…
The Old Coot travels outside the lines
This is a repeat rant. Sorry! But I’ve spent yet another summer, dealing with cinders, broken glass, face slapping overgrown branches and DOT “Work Zone”…
The Old Coot is unbalanced
Most old coots are balance challenged. Not all the time. Some days we hardly totter at all. But, when it hits, we go reeling. For…