Demolition underway to make room for the new Aldi
On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the demolition of the former Treadway Inn and Conference Center, located at 1100 NY-17C in Owego, N.Y., began. Operations in…
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Pumpelly Estate to serve as Fireworks Sponsor for the 42nd Annual Strawberry Festival
The owners of The Pumpelly Estate, John and Stephanie, came in last week as the Fireworks Sponsor for the 2024 Strawberry Festival, planned for June…
Plans set for Memorial Day in Owego
By Jim Raftis Sr. On Memorial Day weekend, Owego comes alive with a sense of unity and reverence. As the sun rises, its rays will…
Jurassic Wonder event taking place June 1 and 2 in Owego
Dinosaurs are coming to Owego on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2. Jurassic Wonder is a Drive Thru Dinosaur Event where families can see…
Poppies for Veterans
The first nationwide distribution of Poppies by the VFW of the United States of America was in May 1922. Inspired by the poem “In Flanders…
Town of Owego Planning and Zoning announces appointments
Contributed by Peter Gordon, Historian — At the regular meeting of the Town of Owego Board on Tuesday, May 7, the Supervisor and Councilmen unanimously…
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 480 to host 26th annual catfish derby
By Basil E. Bacorn — The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 480 is gearing up for its 26th annual Joseph Kinney Memorial all-night catfish derby,…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On May 10, 2024, property located on 518-520 Main St., Town of Owego, from Scott Fargnoli to Thad Sisson for $48,000. On May 10, 2024,…
Gail’s Tails
By Gail Ghinger — My name is Virgo, from the Zodiac. Gail named me this after her late mother who was a Virgo (Aug. 17),…
Two Tioga County Legislators recognized posthumously
By JoAnn R. Walter — At the fifth regular session of the Tioga County Legislature, held May 14, 2024, the Legislature presented two recognition resolutions…