The Old Coot was one of the ‘boys of summer’
By Merlin Lessler — It’s that time of year again; time for the “Boys of Summer.” That’s what they called it back when I was…
Editorial
DiNapoli: Village of Candor Mayor arrested for allegedly stealing from the Village
On Tuesday, July 2, the New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Village of Candor…
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program returns for 2024 Season
Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is excited to announce the return of the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, beginning July 1 and running through Sept. 30. This…
A remarkable comeback
By JoAnn R. Walter — Owego native Tyler Phelps has reason to feel optimistic one year following a liver transplant. Tyler remarked, “I couldn’t ask…
State of Emergency extended in Tioga County until July 4
On June 27, 2024, the Tioga County Legislative Chair, Martha Sauerbrey, extended the State of Emergency declared on Nov. 8, 2023 regarding the county’s housing…
Collector Car Corner / Cars We Remember / Mailbag overflow: Nostalgia enthusiast, ‘The Rip Chords’ miss and Chrysler/AMC merger vehicles
By Greg Zyla — Hello Greg. What a joy it was to see you revisit the subject of your nostalgic memory column of Sears from…
Finding Common Ground: The Legacy of The Church Commons Finding Common Ground: The Legacy of The Church Commons
By Barbara Patten — Recently I have heard many community members ask, “What’s going on with the Church Commons?” I often asked myself the same…
High winds wreak havoc in Owego
Early last week, high winds wreaked havoc in the region, downing power lines and trees and leaving many without power for days. In fact, some…
Taking Action! Distressed bear gets a little help in Owego
By Wendy Post — Fritz Rudin, of Owego, has been known to have a big heart, donating organs, volunteering his time, and lending a helping…
Become a Spiritual Weight Watcher; Thinking too much is like eating too much
By Sister Chirya — Do you believe it is possible to feel happy and fulfilled constantly? It is possible, but it requires paying attention within….