Gail’s Tails
By Gail Ghinger — Hi everyone. My name is Solo because I have always been by myself. My caretaker, Pat, recently passed away. She found…
News
2025 Bassett Foundation Scholars Honored at American Legion Post 401
Outstanding Tioga County students in the graduating Class of 2025 and their families from Candor, Newark Valley, and Owego were honored on Sunday, May 18,…
BBQ competition and music fest to support ALS awareness set for May 31
By Wendy Post — The fourth annual “Shady Strong” BBQ competition and music festival is scheduled for May 31, 2025, and will be held at…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On May 13, 2025, property located at 389 Lillie Hill Rd., Town of Owego, from Emily Witman to Matthew Laubach for $139,000. On May 14,…
Ground is broken for Owego’s Taco Bell; Fifty new jobs created
By Wendy Post — What formerly served as Chemung Canal Bank, which closed its Route 17C branch at the end of 2020, will soon be…
Tioga County residents receive Real Heroes Award
By JoAnn R. Walter — The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross hosted its annual Real Heroes Breakfast on May 14 at the…
Marvin Park vandalized; Police and officials are seeking information
By Wendy Post — Vandals caused damage at the Tioga County Fairgrounds last weekend, tearing down a portion of the fence, breaking tables, and causing…
Memorial Day Honors the Fallen; Ceremony pays homage to those who gave their all
By Wendy Post — In Owego, N.Y., Memorial Day continues to hold special significance for veterans and the community for decades. It is a time…
It takes a village to spice up life
Contributed by Joan Davis — This spring, as usual, the Owego Elks held its annual food challenge to collect food for all the food pantries…
Tioga County to welcome special guest; Erwin Flohr to speak at Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
By JoAnn R. Walter — A long-time friend of Tioga County, Erwin Flohr, accompanied by his wife, will be traveling to the U.S. from his…