Tioga County business is growing!
Recently, I attended a conference where the keynote speaker encouraged us to always speak positively about our communities with others, and not to dwell in…
Editorial
The Old Coot endures the racket
It’s getting noisy out there. Oh sure, civilization has always been a little noisy, once we climbed down from the trees and moved into caves….
Cars We Remember – Readers seek info on Cuban classic vehicles and trucks
Q: Greg how do they keep all those great cars and trucks from the 1940s and 1950s looking and running so good in Cuba? Also,…
First farm tractor in Newark Valley
In an article dated from 1915, and likely from the Tioga County Herald, William McCullough of East Newark Valley was the first farmer in this…
Old Coot speech is restricted
A new section has been added to the old coot manual. It’s titled, “The Conversation Topic Schedule.” Instead of allowing old coots to repeat their…
Collector Car Corner – ‘Old geezer’ has several questions and lots of great memories
Q: Greg I am an “old geezer” age 87 years old with lots of memories. I’d like to find out something I’ve been trying to…
The Old Coot learns a new language, the hard way
This took me a while (more mulling it over, than actual time with pen and paper) to find a politically correct way to write about…
Collector Car Corner – 1958 Mercury Montclair Turnpike Cruiser restoration
Q: Greg, I am tempted to perhaps take on a car restoration project with a 1958 Mercury Montclair. It’s the high class Turnpike Cruiser model,…
Earth Fest Southern Tier is now accepting exhibitor registrations
The Earth Day Southern Tier committee is now accepting exhibitor registrations for its 28th annual Earth Fest planned for Sunday, April 30 at SUNY Broome….
Kindergarten registration dates set in Candor
Registration for eligible students planning to be enrolled for the 2017-18 kindergarten classes at the Candor Elementary School will be held Thursday, May 18; Monday,…