Owego CROP Walk totals announced
As the New Year begins, local church groups are looking back at the final results of the 2014 Owego CROP Walk and celebrating generous contributions…
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CPR and First Aid to be offered at the Waverly-Barton Fire Department
Lifesaving Outreach Services, LLC will be hosting lifesaving First Aid and CPR Courses at the Waverly-Barton Volunteer Fire Department throughout the 2015 year, thanks to…
Times Union reports that gaming commission is ‘reviewing’ the Governor’s request for ‘true’ Southern Tier gaming license
In a report published by the Times Union in Albany (www.timesunion.com) on Tuesday, Jan. 6, it was noted that the State’s Gaming Commission is “reviewing”…
From lifeguard, to teacher, to hero……
The concept of true humility is when we do good deeds in life, without expecting recognition. When we display this quality, then we have grasped…
NYS Fair is accepting applications for entertainers and musicians
Musicians, bands, and entertainers who would like to perform at New York State’s largest festival can now apply for consideration for the 2015 Great New…
New Yorkers protest ban on hydraulic fracturing
On Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, approximately 200 pro-drilling activists arrived at the Holiday Inn on Hawley Street in Binghamton, N.Y. to protest Governor Andrew Cuomo’s…
Video footage of Barleycorn robbery; police are seeking assistance
The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office is releasing security footage of a strong armed Robbery that occurred on Front Street in Owego, N.Y. at the Barleycorn…
Owego YES! LEADers complete training
Sixteen students from Owego Free Academy completed their training to become YES! LEADers. YES! LEADers are middle and high school students who teach elementary school…
Stray Haven Pet of the Week for the week of Jan. 4, 2014
Violet is a three to four year old Coonhound mix that arrived at Stray Haven as a stray in March 2014. She has spent nearly…
Area residents react to State’s stance on ‘no’ fracking
On Dec. 17, Governor Andrew Cuomo made the controversial announcement that he plans to ban hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in New York. In a county…