Collector Car Corner – 1955 and 1956 Mercury memories
Q: Hello Greg and I’ve got a question for you. My friends gather weekly to discuss cars, and we are all retired now. We’re having…
Editorial
The Old Coot is a matchmaker
A lot of single people sign up with E-Harmony-Dot-Com, Matchmakers or some other such organization in search of the perfect mate. They fill out complicated…
Tinseltown Talks – Chris Mitchum’s Journey to Hollywood
Chris Mitchum began his movie career almost 50 years ago at Arizona’s ‘Old Tucson,’ the historic film studio site of numerous film and TV Westerns…
A good use for jeans: watching one’s weight
The dropping mercury lately has sent me plunging into the depths of my wardrobe in search of warmer clothing. Most people that know me also…
Test Drive – 2015 Infiniti QX60 AWD
Entry Price: $43,800 Price as Tested: $56,090 This week, we’re behind the wheel of the 2015 Infiniti QX60 AWD, a Smyrna, Tenn., built seven-passenger SUV…
The Old Coot isn’t real?
“Is it real or is it Memorex?” That was the question asked in TV ads, back when cassette tapes were the latest rage in sound…
From the Village of Owego Mayor’s Desk
Snow! The last time I wrote it this it led with snow, too! I sure hope it isn’t in here the next time! Village of Owego…
Test Drive – 2015 Nissan Versa Note
Base Price: $14,180 Price as Tested: $19,310 This week, we’re behind the wheel of a 2015 Nissan Versa Note SR, a compact hatchback high on…
Car Collector Corner – More on Studebaker’s Avanti’s history
Q: Greg, I enjoyed your articles on the Studebaker and Nash cars. When did the Avanti produce its last car as I know it was…
Neighbors helping neighbors
For the past two decades, Northern Tioga Neighbors Network (NTNN) has helped the residents of Berkshire, Richford, and Newark Valley become better neighbors. The non-profit…