The Old Coot gets off track (as usual)
[By Merlin Lessler] I write to laugh at today’s world and at my ineptness to adapt to it. Sometimes I get off track and get…
Editorial
Gail’s Tails
Ralph is one of the cats from the Halstead Development. He is neutered and has had all of his shots. He’s negative for disease. He’s…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On April 1, 2026, property located at State Route 38, Town of Richford, from George Hoffmier to Noble Walter for $6,500. On April 1, 2026,…
Revisiting Moondog
[By Wendy Post] Upon moving to Owego in the 1980s, I heard stories of a man named “Moondog,” or the “Viking of 6th Avenue.” His…
Honor the life of someone special
[By JoAnn R. Walter] The Tioga Friends of Hospice invites you to remember the life of someone special for their Memorial Day Remembrance fundraiser. The…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: Don’t be Stonat’ – Mangia fa’ gras’
[By Fr. Jim Muscatella, Parochial Vicar, Blessed Trinity and St. Patrick’s Parishes] It’s 11:15, Sunday morning in Rochester, New York, at St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish,…
Annual ‘Prom Attire Giveaway’ kicks off Sunday
For a third year, the Candor Children’s Closet and Boutique, located at 1 Water St. in Candor, will kick off its annual Prom Attire Giveaway….
Tioga County Property Transactions
On March 23, 2026, property located at 304 Chemung St., Village of Waverly, from Leanne White to Bismah Corporation for $75,000. On March 24, 2026,…
Gail’s Tails
[By Gail Ghinger] This is momma cat, Merry, from February. She was spayed and received her shots after I took in her and four of…
The young Old Coot roamed free
[By Merlin Lessler] I was listening to Will Shortz, the Puzzle Master on NPR, a few Sundays ago. He invites (over the phone) one of…