Successful OA Schools balloon launch proves ‘the sky’s the limit’
June 14 was a perfect morning for the Owego Apalachin (OA) Schools Blue Horizon Club to launch a weather balloon outside Owego Apalachin Middle School…
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Hiawatha Storm team wins at 188 Tournament
Earlier this season, the Hiawatha Storm U10 girls’ soccer team won the I88 soccer Tournament in Oneonta, N.Y. Seven of the 12 rostered girls, ages…
OFA student awarded SUEZ-NAWC scholarship
SUEZ and the New York Chapter of the National Association of Water Companies (NAWC) have announced that a $3,000 scholarship will go to Gary King…
Catfish Derby announces winners
On June 3 and 4, the Joseph Kinney Memorial All Night Catfish Derby took place at Hickories Park in Owego. The derby, according to organizers,…
SUEZ project complete, fences to come down on Thursday
SUEZ announced on Wednesday that their portion of the Lake Street project in Owego is now complete. The fencing will come down on Thursday, according…
Tioga Central School Superintendent announces retirement
It was reported last week that Scot Taylor, Tioga Central School District superintendent, would retire following three decades of service to the district. According to…
Stone Senate brings a taste of Nashville to Owego
On June 16, Stone Senate, a 5-piece contemporary Southern Rock band hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, will be at Bill’s Restaurant, located at 53 S. Depot…
Father Amato celebrates First Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in Latin
Bishop Salvatore Matano ordained Father Anthony Amato a priest on Saturday in Sacred Heart Cathedral-Rochester and on Sunday morning celebrated his first Solemn High Mass…
First annual car show raises funds for church group’s mission work
A sunny and beautiful rain-free day drew guests to an open-class car show on June 10 at the Apalachin Firemen’s Field. Hosted by the “Brothers…
OA is You: R.J. Seymour
Ronald James “R.J.” Seymour is this year’s Owego Free Academy (OFA) salutatorian. He’s carried a 99.7 grade-point average throughout high school and he will be…