Gail’s Tails
By Gail Ghinger — Summertime was fun for Vanna and I. We were born outside and lived near some trailers. As we grew older and…
Editorial
Tioga County Property Transactions
On Dec. 4, 2024, property located at Brook Street, Village of Spencer, from the Village of Spencer to Anthony Ciappa for $27,500. On Dec. 4,…
Honor Your Loved Ones on the Memorial Tree of Lights
The holiday season is a time of joy and goodwill. It is also a time for remembering those who have shared our holidays and brought…
The Old Coot + a cardboard box = fun
By Merlin Lessler — A recent “Family Circus” comic strip depicted two kids and a dog hanging around a large cardboard box. The caption said,…
Antique Auction benefits revealed
By Wendy Post — In May 2024, Mead & Sons Auctioneers and the Faith and Val Kucher Estate held an auction, with the proceeds benefiting…
A Heart of gold; Remembering Rich Watkins
By JoAnn R. Walter — The Owego community is mourning the passing of a dear friend, family member, and a shining light to many. Richard…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: The World’s Greatest Problem – Lostness – The World’s Greatest Solution – Jesus
By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church, Owego — Our world has many problems, and they are escalating and getting worse and worse. The…
Adventures with Troop 38 and 638
Contributed by Assistant Scoutmaster Corrine O’Leary — Troop 38 (males) and Troop 638 (females) have had several new scouts join, both from moving up from…
Cars We Remember / Collector Car Corner; The continuing Saga of Young Joe, DUI statistics, and tire recommendations
By Greg Zyla 00 As the 2024 holiday season begins, we again present our yearly columns on the dangers of impaired driving and lots of…
Local scout honors soldiers killed and missing in action
By JoAnn R. Walter — Dec. 14 is National Wreaths Across America Day, and where many remember the sacrifices of all of our nation’s veterans…