The Old Coot never gets the whole story
By Merlin Lessler — Here I go again! Another foolish attempt to explain the difference between men and women, naively thinking it will help in…
Editorial
Tioga County budget proposes 2.09% tax hike
By Matt Freeze — OWEGO — Tioga County’s tentative 2026 budget contains a 2.09% tax increase, raising an additional $563,284. Last week, legislators at their…
Election results continue to be tallied
By Wendy Post — The Nov. 4 election in Tioga County, New York, saw several key seats turn from red to blue. But also on…
Save the Date: Annual Kids Christmas Party at Owego Elks Lodge set for December 13
Join the Owego Elks on Dec. 13 for the Annual Kids’ Christmas Party. The event will take place in the ballroom of the lodge, located…
A Pastor’s Thoughts
By Rev. Dr. Joseph Sellepack, Executive Director, Broome County Council of Churches — What is the purpose of my life? Why am I here? Where…
Annual Veterans Day ceremony held in Owego
By JoAnn R. Walter — Veterans and their families, along with local community members, gathered at Glenn A. Warner Post 1371 in Owego, N.Y., for…
Cars We Remember/Collector Car Corner; The lightweight 1969 AMC SC/Rambler was the ‘real’ AMC hot one
By Greg Zyla — Q: Greg, I’m seeing lots of Javelin and AMX spots on YouTube saying that they were the hottest thing in 1969…
Fun Run with an Olympian athlete!
By Sebby S. Truesdail — On Sunday, Nov. 2, a Fun Run was held at Otsiningo Park, located in Binghamton. Hosted by Visions Federal Credit…
The Old Coot Avoids Back-Seat Drivers!
By Merlin Lessler — Back-seat driving is a term you don’t hear much anymore. It’s a throwback to the past, to the days when old-time…
Village wreaths radiate Christmas cheer!
By JoAnn R. Walter — It’s beginning to look a lot more like Christmas in the Village of Owego, N.Y. The Historic Owego Marketplace, with…