A remarkable comeback
By JoAnn R. Walter — Owego native Tyler Phelps has reason to feel optimistic one year following a liver transplant. Tyler remarked, “I couldn’t ask…
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State of Emergency extended in Tioga County until July 4
On June 27, 2024, the Tioga County Legislative Chair, Martha Sauerbrey, extended the State of Emergency declared on Nov. 8, 2023 regarding the county’s housing…
Finding Common Ground: The Legacy of The Church Commons Finding Common Ground: The Legacy of The Church Commons
By Barbara Patten — Recently I have heard many community members ask, “What’s going on with the Church Commons?” I often asked myself the same…
High winds wreak havoc in Owego
Early last week, high winds wreaked havoc in the region, downing power lines and trees and leaving many without power for days. In fact, some…
Taking Action! Distressed bear gets a little help in Owego
By Wendy Post — Fritz Rudin, of Owego, has been known to have a big heart, donating organs, volunteering his time, and lending a helping…
Gail’s Tails
By Gail Ghinger — Whew! Is it ever hot outside? I’m so glad I’m an inside cat right now with it pushing 100 degrees. Gail…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On June 13, 2024, property located at 1256 Halsey Valley Rd., Tioga, from Michael and Renee Wainwright to Maureen Shelp for $225,000. On June 13,…
Adventures with Troop 38 and 638
By Scoutmaster Patrick — Winding through the Pennsylvanian Grand Canyon, there is a 63-mile trail that follows Pine Creek from Ansonia to Jersey Shore. It…
OFA Graduation parade taking place June 27
By Wendy Post — The Owego-Apalachin School District is set to hold their Senior Class parade from Apalachin Elementary to Owego Free Academy, this year…
One fatality and several serious injuries reported in Newark Valley crash
By Wendy Post — On June 23, 2024, at approximately 12:55 a.m., the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office responded to Bailey Hollow Road in the Town…