Tioga County COVID Brief
The past week has certainly put COVID in the spotlight across New York State as the governor restricted household gatherings, and hospitals prepare for a…
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Photo: VVA donates to Rural Ministry
The Vietnam Veterans delivered over 600 pounds of food to Sister Mary at Rural Ministry in Owego, N.Y. on Nov. 11. Pictured, from right, Mike…
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What would it be like to spend the first years of your life without any human touch? Impossible for a human, you think. Humans would…
OFA’s Class of 1967 ‘gives back’
Earlier this month, Owego Free Academy’s Class of 1967 made their yearly “give backs” to the Owego-Apalachin area. First they visited A New Hope Center…
Wreaths Across America and Tioga County to remember the fallen this Christmas
Owego and Tioga County has 76 Fallen Heroes from all wars. They eternally rest in 26 Tioga County cemeteries among an estimated 5,000 who proudly…
Veterans honored by Vestal Elks Lodge
The Vestal Elks Lodge #2508 held their annual Veterans Day in-person dinner due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Instead, dinners this year were for strictly take-outs. …
Shop local this holiday season!
The coronavirus pandemic has affected the lives of everyone. But none were more challenged this year than our small local businesses, to include both merchants…
Senator Fred Akshar inducts Sgt. Eric Fetterman into the 2020 Senate Veterans Hall of Fame
On Veterans’ Day, local officials joined Senator Fred Akshar at the Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena to induct local veteran and veterans advocate Sergeant…
Governor Cuomo gives brief, updates New York residents during COVID-19 pandemic
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today updated New Yorkers on the state’s progress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. “Everybody has an opinion on COVID. We have…
Remembering Walter Pianosi
Owego resident Walter F. Pianosi is being remembered as a role model in the community. Particularly notable are the decades of exemplary service he held in…