The Old Coot teaches etiquette
By Merlin Lessler — This is Old Coot article # 1,138. It’s the first time I’ve written about lawn care etiquette. But the time has…
Editorial
Tioga County Spotlight on Government Services: County Clerk’s Office
Contributed by the Tioga County Legislature — The Office of the County Clerk is multifaceted, encompassing record-keeping, court administration, and acting as an agent for…
The Old Coot Goes the Wrong Way
By Merlin Lessler — I first aired this confession nearly 15 years ago. Nothing has changed. I’m still a criminal! Still socially incorrect! A criminal…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: ‘Revealing the Hurt’
By Dr. Matthew Thornton, Dmin; Lakeview Chapel — Genesis 3:8-10 8Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as He…
Guest Editorial: Investing with Small Potatoes; Examining the value of your stock selection
By Ray Maratea — Not too far back, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost about one thousand points, causing me great pleasure. Why? Because as…
Collector Car – The Electric Car; White House? A Follow-Up on EV Mandates and Common Sense
By Greg Zyla — A few months ago, I wrote a column titled “Electric Car Concerns Started with the ‘Cart Before the Horse.’” It was a departure…
The Old Coot can’t get the answer fast enough
By Merlin Lessler — I don’t know if you’re a fan of “Jeopardy,” the quiz show where your answer has to be in the form…
Waverly man arrested after making transactions with the victim’s debit card
On June 18, 2025, New York State Police in Owego arrested Timothy Davis, age 42 of Waverly, New York, for the class “D” felony of grand…
Guest Editorial: Tioga ASAP June 2025 Editorial: LGBTQ+ and Substance Use
Contributed by Emma Horwath, Tioga County ASAP Coalition member — While June is coming to an end, we still have a few more days to…
From the Village of Owego Mayor’s Desk
By Michael Baratta III, Village of Owego – Mayor — I would like to take a minute now that the big weekend is behind us…