The Old Coot is an upside down writer
By Merlin Lessler — I’ve switched from a pen to a pencil. I decided it when I was reading a Nero Wolfe detective book by…
Editorial
What’s Happening at The Academy: Hawkeye Graphics at OFA
Contributed by Luke Kaczynski and Chris Evans — Heading up Hawkeye Graphics at Owego Free Academy is Mr. Sean Carney. Always extremely busy in the…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: Who is a Child of God?
By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church — Last week I returned from India where I had the privilege to bring food to a…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: The Love of God
By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church — The “love of God” is the single greatest force that the world has ever known. To…
Collector Car / Cars We Remember: NASCAR’s New Rules, Leadership Shake-Up, and the Smokey Yunick snub continue
By Greg Zyla — NASCAR’s for 2026 Since I usually do a column dedicated to NASCAR at this time every year, here is a quick…
‘Today Is Going To Be My Peaceful Day’ – When at peace with the world within you, the world becomes a beautiful place to live in
By Sister Chirya — We have to be mindful. We have been too busy chasing things in the outside world. We have forgotten peace with…
Preventive Screenings
Contributed by the Tioga County Public Health Department — Make yourself a priority this year, and take charge of your health! One small step you…
The Old Coot counts to ten
By Merlin Lessler — My friend Wesley came laughing into our coffee klatch the other morning. He had been in a store where his purchases…
What’s Happening at the Academy: Public Speaking – Interviews
Contributed by Luke Kaczynski and Chris Evans — The Career Center at Owego Free Academy is being utilized this week by a group of seniors…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: What Is Salvation?
By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church — The word “salvation” is used over 150 times in the Bible. The word means “deliverance.” Specifically…