Avian Flu Update from Tioga County Public Health
Several measures have been implemented statewide to prevent the spread of the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza-H5N1, also referred to as H5N1. While avian influenza does…
Editorial
From the Desk of Village of Owego Mayor Michael Baratta III
I wanted to take a minute to update everyone on some things that the Village of Owego has been working on over the last few…
Collector Car/ Cars We Remember; More delivery trucks, less shopping malls
By Greg Zyla — This week, we’re back looking at the evolution of the delivery van, which here in 2025 has changed dramatically from the…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: Will You Go To Heaven When You Die?
By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church, Owego — The most important issue that any person can settle is to know for sure that…
Farmer Thoughts
Contributed by Farmer Becca, Bottomland Farm — Every morning during the winter months, as I wait for the UTV engine to warm up, I stand…
A Tribute to Ken Easton
By Terry and Diane Szlucha — The crisp autumn air carried a hint of wood smoke, a scent that always reminded me of Ken. Ken…
Love Yourself as You Spend So Much Time With Yourself; True love grows and flourishes when we look at ourselves with spiritual vision and interact with love
By Sister Chirya — Love is the life-giving force. The way to find true love is to extend love first to yourself. When we receive…
The Old Coot is a ‘read-dozer’
By Merlin Lessler — I have acquired a new pastime. I call it “read-dozing.” I’m a reader, primarily books and newspapers. I’m also a napper….
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
By Amy Swindler, Counselor/ Advocate, A New Hope Center — “She’s not abusing me when she hits me; it’s just how we mess around,” a…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: Christians of Heroic Hope
Fr. Jim Muscatella, Blessed Trinity/St. Patrick Parishes — A young Irish priest once found himself being sent on a mission to the balmy islands of…