Body discovered in Owego’s Creek
By Wendy Post — On Tuesday, Aug. 26, at approximately 2 p.m., a father and son that were fishing discovered the deceased body of a…
Editorial
NV Historical Society receives Mildred Truman Faulkner Foundation grant; Monies to benefit outbuildings at the Bement-Billings Farmstead Museum
The Newark Valley Historical Society recently announced the award of a Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation grant in the amount of $14,000 to upgrade a number…
Strength Beyond the Storms; Owego community thanked for its kindness; North Carolina community plans anniversary celebration of resilience
By Wendy Post — It was last September when Hurricane Helene landed in the Panhandle region of Florida, trekking north and causing significant damage in…
Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation Awards Funding to Child Passenger Safety Program
Tioga County Public Health’s Child Passenger Safety Program was recently awarded funding. The Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation, established at the request of the late Mildred Faulkner…
The Old Coot is a drain expert
By Merlin Lessler — I’m a drain expert. No, not the one under the sink, though I can usually fix a clog in that one…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On Aug. 12, 2025, property located at 3572 Pennsylvania Ave., Town of Owego, from TCF Properties to Edward Burdick for $288,000. On Aug. 12, 2025,…
Residents come out in defense of chickens
By Matt Freeze — The Owego Village Hall was packed Monday night regarding concerns about a potential chicken ordinance in the works. “I know a…
Pool set to close on August 27
By Sebby S. Truesdail — The last day of the pool season at Marvin Park is approaching quickly. Wednesday, Aug. 27, is slated to be…
Legislators look to demolish abandoned Pizza Hut, consider housing possibilities
By Matt Freeze — Tioga County legislators recently requested state funding to demolish a long-abandoned Pizza Hut building located near Hickories Park. The property was…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: The Guy That Rose From the Dead
By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church — In the course of life, there are circumstances and situations that we face that cause us…