Poppies for Veterans
The first nationwide distribution of Poppies by the VFW of the United States of America was in May 1922. Inspired by the poem, “In Flanders Fields”,…
Editorial
Hose Team Honors Longtime Owego Little League Volunteers
The Owego Hose Team “Garden Hoser” Tee Ball Team honored two longtime Owego Little League volunteers, Dick Franz and Jim Raftis, as “Honorary Managers” at…
OA Central School District releases budget vote and Board of Education election results
Voters in the Owego Apalachin Central School District on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, voted to approve the district’s proposed 22-23 school budget of $52,861,174. The…
Happiness Comes From the Way We Think!
Most people are searching for happiness outside of themselves. That’s a fundamental mistake. Many believe that happiness is achieved through material wealth, but this gives only a temporary sense of…
The Old Coot finds his stride
If you sit around on a bench, doing your part (as a male), on a couple’s shopping trip, or any of the perches where old…
Nichols casino offers resources to address problem gambling
Several New York State Agencies that spread awareness of problem gambling gathered at Tioga Downs Casino and Resort in Nichols, N.Y. earlier in the month,…
Owego Apalachin Central School District and Tioga County Land Bank break ground on Liberty Street in the Village of Owego
The Owego Apalachin Central School District (OACSD) and the Tioga County Property Development Corporation (Tioga County Land Bank) have formed a partnership to rehabilitate a…
Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week
Hi, my name is Fudgey. Just look at my face, aren’t I adorable? I love you already, because I love people. I am dark brown…
Tioga County COVID update for May 11, 2022
Tioga County Public Health continues to monitor the spread and severity of COVID-19 infections within the community. While many may be concerned over the media…
Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery announces completion of $3 million Emergency Preparedness Project in Tioga County
The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (GOSR) recently announced the completion of a $3 million infrastructure project they state will improve emergency response and protect…