Legislature appoints Monell as chair, swears in new appointments
By Matt Freeze — Tracy Monell was appointed Friday morning as chair of the Tioga County Legislature, and legislators made several unanimous appointments heading into…
Editorial
Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Hosts First-Ever Federal Reserve Economic Presentation in Tioga County
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce recently announced a landmark regional event, Economic Strategy 2026: A Federal Reserve Outlook, marking the first time the Federal…
Charlie’s Wish
By Wendy Post — It was about six months ago that Jocelyn Kline, from Hair Designs on Lake Street, decided to serve as a foster…
A Pastor’s Thoughts
By Pastor Bill Kohler, First Baptist Church of Owego — I bet there were many things you wanted to accomplish last year, but you ran…
The Old Coot suggests a solution
By Merlin Lessler — Revisiting a New Year’s story from 2015 that still rings true. “If I let you do it, I’d have to let…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On Dec. 22, 2025, property located at 0 Hubby Rd., Town of Richford, from Kurtas Murray to Otto Sanaker for $94,900. On Dec. 22, 2025,…
Basketball is in his blood
By JoAnn R. Walter — Chris Evans, Owego Free Academy English teacher and Boys Varsity Basketball and Golf Coach, looks back on his teaching and…
‘Cops 4 A Cause’ gives back to the community
The members of Cops 4 A Cause (C4C) continued their mission of giving back to the communities where they live and work by donating $8,500…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: A Most Beautiful Donkey
By Fr. Jim Muscatella, Blessed Trinity and St. Patrick’s Parishes — “Have you seen the donkey in the Nativity scene?” I turned to see one…
Winter Seed Sowing
Contributed by CCE Tioga County – Master Gardener Volunteer Program — Are you tired of winter and impatient to garden again? If so, consider winter…