Guthrie invites the community to organ donation awareness ceremony and flag raising
April is National Donate Life Month, a time to consider the life-saving possibilities of organ and tissue donation and to recognize the donors who make…
Editorial
Parker Sage named to fall Dean’s List at Cazenovia College
Parker Sage was named to the Dean’s List at Cazenovia College for the 2022 fall semester. Sage is a 2022 graduate of Owego Free Academy….
Resilience: Inner Stability in Challenging Times; Recharge the spiritual battery of the soul and nothing can shake you
A very important and influential aspect of our lives is living every thought and word in our actions. It is often said, “Practice what you preach” and “Walk your talk”. Although…
Tioga County Deed Transfers
On March 15, 2023, property located at 61 George St., Village of Owego, from Sheryl and James Raftis Jr. to Jay Loveless and Erin Youngman…
Annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day set for March 29
On March 29, in recognition of this National Vietnam Veterans Day and to honor and welcome all Vietnam Era veterans home, the Tioga County Veterans’…
The Old Coot says it’s all in a name
My friend Matt gave me this gem for an Old Coot article; I call it “All in a Name.” He told me about a landscape-planning…
Editorial: Lithium-ion battery fire hazard advisory
Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are causing vehicle and structural fires. Nationwide, the fire service is warning users of devices containing lithium-ion batteries of the serious and…
Gail’s Tails
Hi there, I am a silver tabby named Meredith. As you recall from my previous mention a few months back, I used to live on Erie…
Apalachin Library Welcomes New Director
The Apalachin Library welcomed a new Director, Tracy Savard, in January. Savard assumes the role following the retirement of the long-time Director, Cathy Sorber. Part of…
The State of the County; Legislature presents annual report
County government touches the lives of every citizen. From the newborn to the aged, from the impoverished to the wealthy, and from a model citizen…