Going for the gold at upcoming Community Swap
Abby Fahey, a Girl Scout from Owego Troop 40925, is shooting for gold. Abby is hosting the upcoming “Owego Community Swap” as a project toward…
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The Sayre Business Association’s Street Fair returns
The Sayre Business Association is pleased to announce the return of the annual street fair following the COVID shutdown. The fair, which has grown in…
Photos: OFA’s Class of 2021 heads into graduation weekend with a car parade
On June 24, the graduating class at Owego Free Academy went out in style with an activity created during last year’s pandemic, a car parade. …
OFA Band honors community with new work
The Owego Free Academy Band, and their director Lindsey Williams, premiered a new work for concert band on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The OFA Band, lead by…
Yoga Awakens the World
In these current times, more and more people are learning and practicing yoga regularly as it is not costly, and has many benefits and no side…
Candor July 4th celebration plans set
This year marks the 148th annual Candor July 4th celebration, planned for June 26 through July 4 in downtown Candor, N.Y., with the carnival and…
Governor Cuomo ends COVID-19 Disaster Emergency; effective after June 24
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York will end the state disaster emergency declared on March 7, 2020 to fight COVID-19. Given New York’s dramatic progress against…
Tioga County Legislature recognizes Richard Huttleston, posthumously
The Tioga County Legislature recognized former Legislator Richard Huttleston, posthumously, at the Legislature’s Sixth Regular monthly meeting on June 15, 2021, and with Legislator Michael Roberts presenting…
The Old Coot lives with nature, but not well
I caught a skunk today. I was hoping to trap one of the squirrels that moved into the attic space above our bedroom. I guess…
Not your grandfather’s Ford
There’s a new program in town and it’s not just for building cars; it also builds teamwork, self-confidence and more, according to Pius Kayiira, executive…