Photos: Rural Ministry assists seniors with spring cleanup
Tioga County Rural Ministry assisted senior citizens in the Owego and Apalachin areas with indoor and outdoor yard work at a total of 50 residences…
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Film festival to showcase talent and engage movie lovers
This fall, an exciting opportunity exists for filmmakers and movie lovers alike at the inaugural Twin Tiers International Film Festival scheduled at the Martin W….
Animals seized in Broome County; owner charged with neglect
Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman and the Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced the seizure of 11 animals following a complaint of suspected animal neglect in…
Thompson’s Grocery closes after a remarkable run
Thompson’s Grocery, located at 229 North Ave. in Owego, closed its doors on April 21 after 70 years of service to the community. The closing…
Railroad artist profiled in latest Sayre Quarterly
A pioneering photographer who created the large painting of the Black Diamond Express at the Sayre Historical Society is the subject of the cover story…
Catholic Charities of Tompkins Tioga approved to provide employment to people with disabilities
Catholic Charities Tioga Outreach Center is excited to announce that in February of 2018 they were officially approved certification through the Office for People with…
Broome County announces $25,000 in mini-grant funding for opioid overdose prevention efforts
Rebecca Kaufman, director of Public Health; Marissa Lamphere, opioid overdose prevention coordinator; and County Executive Jason Garnar recently announced $25,000 in funding for community agencies…
Senator Fred Akshar continues ‘Akshar’s All-Stars’
Senator Fred Akshar visited three more local schools last week to continue his “Akshar’s All-Stars” district-wide student recognition program. Each month, Senator Akshar recognizes local…
Major drug traffic leaders get lengthy prison sentence for bringing fentanyl-laced heroin from New York City into the region
In a press release received on Friday, Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the sentencing of the leaders of a major drug trafficking ring that…
Waverly students inducted into National Technical Honor Society
Five Waverly High School students were inducted into the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) on March 28 during a ceremony at the Thomas A. Edison…