Opinion: Those who exploit the pandemic will be held accountable
Dear Editor, As law enforcement, our mission is to protect the citizens in the community. During this situation that has evolved, our job as law…
Letters
How’s the new parking rule working out?
Dear Editor, How is the new 72-hour parking rule working out for everyone in Owego? When I heard that this was going to be implemented immediately, I couldn’t…
Opinion: Library cuts impact everyone
Dear Editor, The proposed fiscal year 2020-2021 New York State library budget once again cuts aid to libraries. Library funding in the proposed budget is $4…
Opinion: Claims about the Apalachin FD are wildly inaccurate
Dear Editor, In last week’s Reader’s Column, someone made some claims regarding the Apalachin Fire District that were wildly inaccurate. Specifically, it was stated that…
Opinion: The tyranny of a child
Dear Editor, Making sense of the Middle East is pretty much an exercise in futility, but I feel I cannot give up because it is…
Letter: A good book for overwhelmed parents
Dear Editor, A shout out to parents who are overwhelmed with the struggles associated with their children. I found a book, titled, ‘Prayers for Prodigals’…
Letter: Apalachin Lions Christmas Program is long-standing tradition
Dear Editor, A long-standing tradition in Apalachin has been the Apalachin Lions Christmas Program. This year, 35 families (74 children, 68 adults and five seniors)…
Opinion: January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month
Dear Editor, January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and the Cancer Prevention in Action Program (CPiA) wants you to know there are two ways to…
Opinion: STIC funds on the chopping block
Dear Editor, New York State (NYS) is facing huge budget deficits, especially in Medicaid, which funds many STIC programs, and supports a large number of…
Letter: Happy Holidays from the Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation, Inc.
Dear Editor, Happy Holidays from the Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation (CHBYF), Inc.; 2019 has been a wonderful year for positive youth development. We distributed more…