January is Radon Action Month
Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and causes thousands of cancer deaths each year, according to the…
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MU Education/Special Education majors participate in workshop
Erica Powell, of Gillett, Pa. and Charlsie Bowen, of Owego, N.Y., both Early Childhood and Special Education majors at Mansfield University, recently attended a workshop…
SRAC reaches mark for matching grant challenge
The Susquehanna River Archeological Center (SRAC) in Waverly, N.Y. recently announced that they have reached their mark for the matching grant challenge. Co-founder and Director…
Emergency Planning Committee focuses on disaster preparedness
On Jan. 10, the Local Emergency Planning Committee met to discuss ways to improve disaster preparedness in Tioga County. Mike Simmons, Emergency Services director, facilitated…
Tioga County 2018 annual agricultural district enrollment period is open
The Tioga County Legislature recently announced its 2018 annual agricultural district enrollment period, which will run from Jan. 2 through Jan. 31, according to Article…
Tioga County Office of Emergency Services warns of flooding from ice jam
The Tioga County Office of Emergency Services, along with the National Weather Service, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, NYS Office of Emergency Management, and the…
Sayre Turkey Trot raises over $13,000
The 2017 Sayre Turkey Trot, hosted by the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Auxiliary, raised $13,000 and hosted more than 1,000 registered runners. The Guthrie Robert…
Alfred University names Owego resident to Dean’s List
Emma R. Siemer, a resident of Owego, N.Y., was named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2017 semester at Alfred University. She is a…
Tioga County Knights of Columbus crown Free Throw Champions
Twelve boys and girls from Tioga and surrounding areas, ages nine to 14, achieved council level champion status at the 4th Annual Knights of Columbus /…
Building a Tioga County Farm Database
Are you a farmer in Tioga County? Would you like up-to-date information on insects, diseases, grant opportunities, and more? Contact Barb Neal at Cornell Cooperative Extension by…