Fraud Tips
Fraud, not just related to unemployment benefits, is running rampant. If you receive any correspondence from the New York State Department of Labor in regards…
Editorial
‘Listen In’ – Create the I Am A Soul Feeling
The first and foremost step towards becoming perfect is seeing oneself as a spiritual being and not a human form only. This is because it…
The Old Coot sees the future
Evolution is a slow process, so slow it can’t be witnessed in a human life span. Afterall it was “Lucy’s” fossil remains that revealed the…
Tioga United Way’s Celebrity Adventures Auction is underway!
Tioga United Way recently announced their annual Celebrity Adventures Auction is underway. Bidding runs from March 15 to March 26 at noon on tiogaunitedway.com. Winners…
National Women’s Month
As historian, I am often involved with genealogy and note that when families are listed in old books and newspapers, the first names of women…
On sale or not
This happens to me every so often. I’ll go into a store, spot a rack of shirts with a sign that says, “50% off!” I…
Greatest Act of Generosity
Generosity means more than just giving. It also means to cooperate with others, to see beyond the weaknesses and mistakes of others, helping them recognize their…
Burn ban begins in New York
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos recently announced the annual statewide ban prohibiting residential brush burning begins on March 16,…
Tioga County Deed Transfers
On Feb. 25, 2021, property located at 34 Holmes Ave., Town of Owego, from Michael and Donna Clark to Scott Walkley for $186,560. On Feb….
The Old Coot is a nosy people watcher
I’ve recently written about the “UM” people and the “Huffer” people. Both of which you can’t help but notice when you are in a line….