Tioga County COVID-19 Update for December 15, 2021 – December 21, 2021
Tioga County’s Public Health Department recently released the COVID-19 case breakdown in Tioga County, N.Y. from Dec. 15 to Dec. 21 as follows. According to…
Editorial
Moving into the New Year as the pandemic lingers
I guess that if you live long enough you get a golden pass to utilize the words, “My Generation.” I’m not talking about the song…
County’s Board of Health revises Marijuana Resolution
At last month’s Board of Health Meeting it was decided on by members of Tioga County’s Health Department to revise their Marijuana Resolution to read…
Tioga county dairy farm donates award to Tioga Central School District to purchase portable milk coolers
The Strong family, of Stronghaven Farm in Barton, donated its Dairying for Tomorrow Award to the Tioga Central School District to purchase $500 worth of…
Girl Scouts seek local booth locations for 2022 Cookie Program
As the 2022 Girl Scout Cookie Program approaches (initial order-taking launches on Jan. 11), Girl Scouts of NYPENN Pathways (GSNYPENN) is looking for assistance from regional businesses and community…
Moral Values and Virtues Are Caught Not Taught
“The next decade will determine the future of our planet and our global family. We need to be fearless and compassionate to the life-affirming choices…
Cars We Remember; The Saga of young Joe Part II: Texting and Distracted Driving
Last week we updated our yearly report on “The Saga of young Joe,” a 24-year-old who lost his life in an alcohol related single car…
Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation awards grants
The Tioga County Senior Citizens Foundation (TCSCF) recently announced its 2021 annual grant donation for projects to aid local senior citizens. Grants of $51,000 were…
Socializing Safely This Season: National Impaired Driving Prevention Month
As individuals we look forward to getting together with friends and family to celebrate the holidays. It’s also a time when prevention can play an…
The Old Coot dress code
When I was younger, in my twenties, old men didn’t wear the hip clothes that I did; bell-bottom pants, leisure suits, khakis, rugby shirts and…