Apalachin Lions Broom Sale set for September 8 and 10
In 1958 the Apalachin Lions initiated an annual “door-to-door” Broom Sale. This event was a Community Service Fundraiser, and all money raised was used to help…
Editorial
First Case of Monkeypox in Tioga County
Tioga County Public Health has confirmed its first case of monkeypox in the county. The department confirms this is an isolated case and there are…
Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week
Hi, we are Sissy (orange) and Mister (tiger). We need help! Our Mom for our entire life went into a nursing home in June and we have…
The Old Coot visits a peer (a nice name for another old guy)
I stopped in to visit John Bowen the other day, to compare notes on the aging process. It’s always nice not to be the oldest…
Excitement is brewing at the Coburn Free Library
If you have driven past the Coburn Free Library on Main Street in Owego, you might not have seen the beautiful new projects that are…
Rieger Regatta pushes off under sunny skies
On the morning of Aug. 6, the Rieger Regatta held their annual rafting event on the Susquehanna. The tradition continued with a push off from…
Berkshire Creekside Park Dedication held August 6
On Aug. 6, the Berkshire Recreation Committee (BRC), and following the announcement of the completion of the Berkshire Creekside Park walkway, held a dedication, as…
Sideways Spencer steals the Omar Lightner Cup
Since 1998, Champion Speedway has hosted the Omar Lightner Cup in honor of the former Vestal Police Officer and Track worker and enthusiast who was…
Cars We Remember/Collector Car Corner; A special ‘mystery car,’ 1948 Chevy goes to Sweden and more Saab lovers
The mailbox is overflowing again. Here we go. Mystery car bewilders our author Q: Hello Greg, and by now you should have received pictures of…
Summerfest met with a good crowd
On July 30, guests gathered at Trout Ponds in Newark Valley as the Northern Tioga Chamber of Commerce presented Newark Valley Summerfest, a day filled…