From lifeguard, to teacher, to hero……
The concept of true humility is when we do good deeds in life, without expecting recognition. When we display this quality, then we have grasped…
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NYS Fair is accepting applications for entertainers and musicians
Musicians, bands, and entertainers who would like to perform at New York State’s largest festival can now apply for consideration for the 2015 Great New…
New Yorkers protest ban on hydraulic fracturing
On Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, approximately 200 pro-drilling activists arrived at the Holiday Inn on Hawley Street in Binghamton, N.Y. to protest Governor Andrew Cuomo’s…
Video footage of Barleycorn robbery; police are seeking assistance
The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is releasing security footage of a strong armed Robbery that occurred on Front Street in Owego, N.Y. at the Barleycorn…
Owego YES! LEADers complete training
Sixteen students from Owego Free Academy completed their training to become YES! LEADers. YES! LEADers are middle and high school students who teach elementary school…
Stray Haven Pet of the Week for the week of Jan. 4, 2014
Violet is a three to four year old Coonhound mix that arrived at Stray Haven as a stray in March 2014. She has spent nearly…
Area residents react to State’s stance on ‘no’ fracking
On Dec. 17, Governor Andrew Cuomo made the controversial announcement that he plans to ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in New York. In a county…
Wellness for a new year
The old year is behind us. 2015 is ahead with new challenges and new beginnings; for some a fresh start. Emily Miller wrote: “Then sing…
Local teacher sends ‘time capsule’ cards to veterans
While cleaning out a room at her home recently, retired Candor Elementary school teacher Deanna Houck came across a plastic bag full of interesting envelopes….
New York’s Governor reports all-time high in New York farmers’ sales
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that farmers in New York set a sales record in 2013, with $5.68 billion in cash receipts – more…