Editorial
Mary Meyers remembered for hard work, resilience
For over 60 years, Mary E. Meyers operated her own business in Sayre. On Wednesday, Meyers died at her home, leaving a legacy of diligence…
Get the skinny on Dragonflies
Dragonflies and damselflies play an under-appreciated role in our local ecosystem. Expert predators, they feed on mosquitoes and other flying pests. Apart from being misunderstood,…
Collector Car Corner
Q: Greg, I have a ’56 Plymouth Savoy 4-door with a flathead 6-cylinder and just 93,000 miles. It is white and red with a three-speed…
Owego’s Memorial Day is a day of remembrance
Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service. Owego and Tioga County remembers 170 fallen heroes and…
The Old Coot gives a heads up
Spring is here. Finally! I’m not allowed to celebrate its arrival because I spent the winter in Florida and I didn’t suffer through the unending…
The Old Coot is a duffer
I watched the tail end of a PGA golf tournament the other day. It’s a nice thing to do on a rainy Sunday afternoon. My…
Collector Car Corner – Car enthusiast wishes new model designs were ‘more different’
Q: Dear Greg, I have long been upset at the people who design the new model cars. All the autos look very much alike, and…
Farmers Market is accepting vendors for 2015
The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2015 Farmers Market is gearing up for another year. The Farmers Market will…
The Old Coot is tied up in knots
Someone must have designed them that way; it can’t be a natural phenomenon. I take out my ear buds, jam them in my pocket, pop…