Allie Torto to Perform at Village Appreciation Night
By JoAnn R. Walter — The fifth annual Village Appreciation Night, scheduled for Friday evening, Oct. 17 at the Tioga County Fairgrounds in Owego, has…
Editorial
Village Appreciation Night to host annual event
Following the pandemic, and as a gesture of gratitude toward our first responders and those who ensure the safety of the community, Village Appreciation Night…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On Sept. 23, 2025, property located at 2 Lincolnshire Blvd., Town of Owego, from Cody and Karyn Cornell to Damon Mertens for $243,000. On Sept….
The Old Coot won’t shake on it
By Merlin Lessler — There has been a lot of discussion about bullies over the last dozen years or so, in national media and social…
NYSEG: Project will reduce outages caused by animals
By Matt Freeze — BINGHAMTON — NYSEG announced Tuesday that it will be installing thousands more animal guards across its service area to increase energy…
Stray Haven Pet of the Week
Meet Mary Louise, a beautiful 5-year-old Standard Poodle mix with soulful eyes and a story that will tug at your heart. Mary Louise came to…
Why DEI Matters: A Cornerstone of Human Services at Tioga County Rural Ministry
By Galen Morehead — From my perspective here at Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM), I can tell you that Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) aren’t…
Tioga United Way in the spotlight
By JoAnn R. Walter — The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the Tioga United Way as their September 2025 Nonprofit Spotlight. Gathering at the…
Liberty Rings Out in Owego; Liberty Bell Delivered to Owego on Constitution and Citizenship Day
On Wednesday, Sept. 17, an exact replica of the historic Liberty Bell, donated to the Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation was delivered and is on…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: You Must Be Born Again
By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church — The Bible tells the (true) story about a religious man whose name was Nicodemas. Nicodemas was…