Local BSA Scout Troops keeping to their mission
Those who are familiar with the scouting program have probably heard scouts recite the Scout Law that states, “A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly,…
Editorial
Gorges Fiber Arts opens in Owego
By JoAnn R. Walter — A new world is open for those who love fiber arts. If you are looking for a place that caters to…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On Jan. 18, 2024, property located at Ranch Road, Town of Barton, from Kay Friedlander to Gregg Bruer for $75,000. On Jan. 18, 2024, property…
The Power of Spirituality Creates Positive Change; To be powerful is to fly easily over the biggest obstacle
By Sister Chirya — Looking at the various types of difficult problems in our life can make us lose our enthusiasm and also weaken us…
Gail’s Tails
By Gail Ghinger — I know I look scared, I always do. That’s just how I am. I am very shy. I was born at…
The Old Coot pedals into the past
By Merlin Lessler — I was seven when I got my first bike, a used, single speed, fat tire specimen; you engaged the brake to…
Neighbors helping Neighbors; February 3 Cornhole benefit to benefit Jeff Noe
By JoAnn R. Walter — A cornhole benefit is planned for Saturday, Feb. 3, at the V.F.W. Post 1371, located at 207 Main St. in…
League of Women Voters seeking applications for ‘Students Inside Albany’ Conference
Applications from Broome and Tioga County high school junior and senior students are being accepted to represent the League of Women Voters of Broome and Tioga…
Village Board approves CEC grants
The Village of Owego Board Meeting on Jan. 16 started with a Public Hearing on Local Law #1 of 2024, to require an application and…
Guest Editorial: Human Trafficking Awareness in Tioga County
By Sarah DiNunzio, Assistant Director, A New Hope Center — As January comes to an end, we have concluded another year of Human Trafficking Awareness…