Controlling Power; Think wisely; what we focus on multiplies
By Sister Chirya — True power isn’t about controlling what happens around you; it’s about mastering what happens within you. When the outer world shakes,…
Editorial
The Old Coot made a split decision
By Merlin Lessler — I’ve been, or it seems like it, a Siamese twin for the last dozen years or so – one twin that…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: Jesus, the Reason for the Season
By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church — December is a time for lights, evergreen trees, decorations, presents, and so much more. The roads…
The Old Coot’s friend is a squeaker
By Merlin Lessler — My friend Matt, I won’t mention that his last name is Laba, recently bought a new sofa. Sofas cost a lot…
Collector Car Corner/ Cars We Remember; 1960 Fords, the designers, and Robert McNamara
By Greg Zyla — Q: Greg, I read your column in our local newspaper. I owned a 1960 Ford Starliner, and to this day, I…
Letter: Extrajudicial Killings by the Trump Administration
CBS News reported that 21 vessels were destroyed in international waters and 80 people were killed (Nov. 14, 2025.) The Atlantic (Nov. 13 2025) reports…
Guest Editorial: Our Shelves Tell the Tale
By Sister Mary O’Brien, CSJ — Gratitude is part and parcel of our everyday lives at Tioga County Rural Ministry, for without our beloved community,…
Stop the Ignorance: What SNAP Really Costs (and Who It Really Helps)
By Galen Morehead, Outreach Services Director, TCRM — The recent government closure and the subsequent delay in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits brought a…
The Old Coot is in a blizzard
By Merlin Lessler — I recently ordered a bookcase online. I couldn’t find what I wanted in local stores, as often happens, so I was…
A Pastor’s Thoughts
By Pastor Bill Kohler, Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Owego — I thank God through Jesus Christ for all of you; your faithfulness…