Central NY Fire Convention Block Party honors local DJ
When Owego Hose Teams, Inc. and the Owego Fire Department (OFD) announced plans to host the 127th annual Central New York Firemen’s Association (CNYFA) convention…
Editorial
Remembering a local businessman, mentor, and volunteer
Tioga County resident, Tim Lounsbury of Smithboro, N.Y. passed away from cancer on June 3, 2021 at the age of 63. Lounsbury was known throughout…
Smith-Reese named Executive Director of the United Way of Bradford County
The Board Directors of the United Way of Bradford County has announced that Joan Smith-Reese will serve as the new Executive Director, effective June 1,…
Guthrie adjusts vaccine clinic hours
Due to decreased vaccine demand, Guthrie is adjusting some of its vaccine clinic hours so that staff can be redeployed elsewhere throughout the system. Beginning…
Senator Fred Akshar announces run for Broome County Sheriff
Surrounded by over 75 local elected leaders, sheriffs and supporters last week from across the Southern Tier region, New York State Senator Fred Akshar announced…
The Old Coot took a dive
took a swim the other day. It wasn’t planned. Some people would classify it as a fall, something they keep track of when you’re an…
Memories and Dogwood Trees
The legend of the Dogwood stands for rebirth, purity, and innocence. “What dies in the winter is born again in the spring,” said Sharon Pond,…
ACHIEVE and United Health Services partner to provide two drive-thru vaccination clinics
ACHIEVE and United Health Services recently partnered to host two pop-up drive-thru Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinics at ACHIEVE sites in Binghamton and Norwich. Open to…
Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week for the week of June 13
Hi, Manny and Martin here; Manny on the left, Martin on the right. Manny is polydactyl (extra toes, front and back). We’re approximately 10 weeks old. We have…
Denice Blinn Peckins is recipient of the 2021 CCSC award
Denice Blinn Peckins, recipient of the 2021 Candor Community Services (CCSC) award on June 6 at the Candor Town Hall Pavilion, has played a significant…