Long-time Vestal resident’s World War II memories published
Books on the subject of World War II are plentiful, although selections written in the first person are limited. “Coming of Age in WWII,” a…
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Veterans Day – Honoring all who served
In Owego at the Tioga County Veterans Memorial, Veterans Day 2015 services start at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 11, to honor all American veterans…
Former Apalachin resident involved with Vietnam Memorial construction
According to the National Park Service, approximately three million guests visit the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, in Washington, D.C. each year. Consisting of the Vietnam Veterans…
Nichols veteran donates diary to Pearl Harbor museum
For 60 years, Korean War veteran Norm Westervelt, of Nichols, N.Y., had safely kept a diary at his home, which was written by his uncle,…
Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week for the week of Nov. 8, 2015
This precious little kitten’s name is Smokey. He is about three months and he is everything that you would want in a kitten. He is a 100…
Owego’s Wagner Lumber receives $400K economic development grant from NYSEG
At a presentation held on Friday, Nov. 6 at Wagner Lumber, located at 4060 Gaskill Rd. in Owego, N.Y., New York State Electric & Gas…
Apalachin Lions Club holds successful eyeglass collection
During Sight Night-Week 2015, which ran from Oct. 26 through Oct. 31, youth collected hundreds of used eyeglasses that will be donated for distribution to…
John Van Wert named Employee of the Quarter at DSS
On Monday, Oct. 26, the Tioga County Department of Social Services (DSS) announced that John Van Wert had been named Employee of the Third Quarter…
Camp Ahwaga receives grant from Community Foundation
Last month it was announced that Camp Ahwaga was awarded a grant in the amount of $11,500 by the Community Foundation for South Central New…
Akshar has big win in Tioga County; Klett defeats Knapp-Dunbar for County Clerk
The General Election for 2015 has concluded, with unofficial election results posted that include several contested races around the county. There were 18 polling sites,…