Food distribution held on a cold and rainy December morning
Earlier this month, at Marvin Park in Owego, was a bountiful day despite the cold dreary weather. Tioga Opportunities was supervising this month’s Food Bank…
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Tioga United Way suggests end of year giving to help the community
In a press release received from Brian Eldridge, Tioga United Way’s director, he described this year’s campaign as “not looking too robust”. He added, “It is…
Freelance reporter graduates from Cornell University
Keri Blakinger, who over the last year became a freelance reporter for the Owego Pennysaver, and whose stories often run in The Daily & Sunday…
Governor Cuomo asks Gaming Commission to reopen fourth bid in the ‘true’ Southern Tier
Late Saturday, Dec. 27, it was announced that New York State’s Governor Andrew Cuomo submitted a letter to New York State’s Gaming Commission on Friday…
Friends, family, and comrades remember Paul J. Cavataio
On Dec. 19, 2014, Paul J. Cavataio, age 98 of Candor, passed away peacefully. Cavataio was both pre-deceased and survived by family members. Following Paul…
4-H Program to offer three bird and poultry projects for youth nine to 19 years old
The Tioga County 4-H Program is now offering three different 4-H bird and poultry projects for youth nine to 19 years old. The 4-H Program…
In remembrance of Nicole Mathewson
The opening paragraph of Nicole Mathewson’s obituary is especially poignant, including the words, “A smile that lit up a room and a laugh that was…
A holiday message received by recently appointed Bishop John Yaw Ofoakwah
Newly appointed Bishop Afoakwah sent an email message on Dec. 22, 2014 in reply to a previous media request. An article about Bishop Afoakwah’s recent…
Photos: Rural Ministry helps families at Christmas once again
The VFW basement was crawling with elves and helpers recently as volunteers unloaded Christmas gifts for families in need. Strong elves loaded boxes and tubs…
Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week for the week of Dec. 28, 2014
These pretty little sisters are Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week. Polly and Anna are scheduled to be fixed on Jan. 13. Polly is more…