Church offers masks to community!
Pictured, is the church secretary, Lisa Grant, with a new project at First Presbyterian Union Church in Owego. Volunteers are making free masks, which are…
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Feeding our furry friends during the pandemic
During these difficult times, with layoffs, furloughs, and economic strain being felt around the world, the folks at Stray Haven Humane Society in Waverly, N.Y….
Town of Owego announces brush pick up begins May 1
The Town of Owego Highway Department will be picking up brush beginning May 1 and until May 29. The town would like to remind residents…
Elderwood Strong
Note: After we went to print on Friday, new numbers arrived that reflect 91 confirmed cases, and six have passed away from COVID-19. Visit us…
Tioga County at a Glance
On Thursday, the number of COVID-19 cases in Tioga County was reaching 70, with a total of 72 in mandatory quarantine, one individual in precautionary…
Old tree stands tall on Earth Day
I was glad to see the article in last week’s Owego Pennysaver about the various trails that are open in the county. There are two…
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. offers ‘Grab & Go’ lunches for older adults
If you are an older adult, age 60-plus in Tioga County, stop by Tioga Opportunities, Inc.’s Countryside Community Center, located at 9 Sheldon Guile Blvd….
Historical Society seeking items to document pandemic
The Tioga County Historical Society (TCHS) has been collecting and archiving items that document our county’s past since 1914. Their collection includes manuscripts, graphics, books,…
Tioga County COVID-19 update for April 24, 2020; fifth death confirmed as cases climb to 89
The April 24, 2020 COVID-19 statistic update for Tioga County was grim, with an increase in cases as well as an additional death due to…
State Department of Health to investigate nursing homes violating Executive Orders during pandemic
Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo on Thursday announced the State Department of Health is partnering with Attorney General Letitia James to…