Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week for the week of April 1, 2018
Soft and silky and oh so sweet, handsome little dude’s life is incomplete. Searching and searching high and low, for his very own perfect home. …
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SAPpening event draws maple lovers to Berkshire
The second annual SAPpening run/walk took place in Berkshire, N.Y. on March 24. In partnership with the Newark Valley Chamber of Commerce, visitors enjoyed a…
Easter event held at Gospel Chapel
A special Easter event, the Stations of the Cross, was held at the Gospel Chapel, located at 203 North Ave. in Owego, on March 29…
Dog mistaken for coyote in Tompkins County
On Feb. 26, Environmental Conservation Officer Jeffrey Krueger concluded an investigation by charging two coyote hunters with several ECL violations after New York State Police…
Senate passes Laree’s Law to hold drug dealers accountable for overdose deaths
Last week, the New York State Senate passed “Laree’s Law” to strengthen enforcement and combat growing drug abuse. The bill (S2761), sponsored by Senator George Amedore (R-C-I,…
Public Health conducts disease outbreak drill
Tioga County Public Health conducted a tabletop drill March 20 to practice their vaccine administering capabilities. If there were a disease outbreak, or Public Health…
Warrant leads to drug arrest in Owego
On March 29, 2018, the Owego Police Department arrested Jacobe D. Flanagan, age 19 of Watkins Glen, N.Y., for two counts of criminal sale of…
Students march to Courthouse on March 17
Several dozen students from Owego Free Academy, along with supporters, marched to the Tioga County Courthouse on Saturday, March 17, 2018, where they spoke on…
Rev. Lyman Beecher’s kids in the Southern Tier
Harriet Beecher Stowe became one of the most famous, and controversial authors of the 19th century because of her book, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”. At the…
Vietnam Veterans get a welcome home
On March 29, in recognition of “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day,” the Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency hosted its first annual event. In March 2017,…