Paw Prints
Question: My cat, Mangus, is shedding a lot more than I remember. Should I be worried? Answer: Welcome to my world! I live with FIVE…
Editorial
The Old Coot has a near miss
I backed over my neighbors the other night. ALMOST! I’d just” high fived” myself for spotting a jogger running along on the sidewalk and stopping…
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Tis the season. The ELECTION CAMPAIGN season! Is it just starting or is it an endless cycle? At the very least, we get six months…
Teen Drinking and Driving – A Dangerous Mix
About a quarter of motor vehicle crashes, the number one cause of death for teens, involve an underage drinking driver and takes about 3,000 young…
Memorial Day in Owego; a day of remembrance
In Memory of our Honored Dead, Owego and Tioga County observes Memorial Day with a 10:30 a.m. downtown parade and 11 a.m. Service of Remembrance…
The Old Coot is a bag man
We hate them; we love them. Those single-use, plastic bags our groceries get packed in. But, not for long! Soon enough, they will be illegal…
Paw Prints
Question: Is it safe to give my dog tennis balls to chew? Answer: Skip it. I would opt for a different toy. The nylon on…
Opinion: Support the library in this year’s school vote
Dear Editor, I’m writing in support of the Apalachin Library. The Apalachin Library has saved me $313.83 in 2018 and saved me $1,086.58 since 2016…
From the Mayor’s Desk
The last few weeks have been busy, as it seems were finally quickly switching to warmer weather. Your Department of Public Works is gearing up…
The Old Coot has a Fit (bit)
My wife gave me a Fitbit for Christmas. She thought it would help me to stay healthy and also satisfy my fascination with electronic gadgetry….