Paw Prints
Question: I have two cats at home and was considering adopting another one. Is it better to adopt a female or male cat? Answer: First…
Editorial
Guest Editorial: Small newspapers being squeezed by big government taxes and tariffs
Every day at the News Media Alliance headquarters, a stack of newspapers arrives for myself and the staff. But with the Department of Commerce and…
The Old Coot spots the goobers
I swear there is a troupe of goobers that roam across the country from one disaster to another: a flood, hurricane, tornado or earthquake. That…
The Old Coot is under pressure
It happens every time there is a big swing in the temperature. That stupid tire symbol lights up on your car’s instrument panel. Like we…
Pawprints
Question: Is peanut butter safe to give to my dogs? Answer: Yes, but be careful! Peanut butter, in small amounts, is a great treat and…
The Old Coot says don’t watch what you eat
I’m on a new diet, “The Old Coot Eat Anything You Want Diet.” It started out as “The Opposite Diet” – when I simply did…
Collector Car Corner – Our readers’ list of Annoying Drivers’ Hall of Fame
I want to thank all the readers who responded to my request for more “Annoying Drivers Hall of Fame” additions following my recent column. When…
Goose hunter tip leads to charges in Tioga County
On March 4, Environmental Conservation Officer Brent Wilson was on patrol checking goose hunters looking to fill their bag limits late in the season. Passing…
The Old Coot stubbed his toe – Again!
I was walking barefoot on the beach the other day. The surface was at a slight slant and I wasn’t paying attention. Next thing I…
Collector Car Corner – 1967 Rambler Rebel, 1960 Rambler American Super, and oil consumption flaw
Q: Greg, I remember an article you wrote about an engine flaw on the early Rambler cars in the 1950s and 1960s, and I am…