Tioga County Property Transactions
On July 15, 2025, property located at 22-24 Temple St., Village of Owego, from Robert Bloom Jr. to Joseph Karpel for $90,000. On July 15,…
Editorial
Owego Firefighter Elected Central NY Firefighter Association President; Gavin will lead the regional fire service organization through 2027
At the Central New York Firefighter’ Association’s 131st Annual Convention held last weekend in New York Mills, New York, Owego Firefighter Patrick Gavin was elected the…
A Variety of Literacy Flavors at the Blueberry and Book Festival
A good crowd arrived for Berkshire’s Blueberry and Book Festival on Saturday, July 19. This unique festival, located on Route 38 at the corner of…
A Pastor’s Thoughts
By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church — One of the most heart-wrenching statements that has ever been made was said by Jesus. On…
Gail’s Tails
By Gail Ghinger — Hey everybody. I hope you all didn’t get flooded too badly. We wish you the best. My story is kind of…
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor; Annual ride offers a tribute long overdue
By Wendy Post — In 2009, New York State Route 38 was designated the “Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor” to honor the service and…
Tioga Legislature approves mental health, substance abuse funding
By Matt Freeze — Tioga County legislators approved an additional full-time clinical social worker position Tuesday. The move followed a request brought by the county’s…
The Old Coot has ‘street people’ friends
By Merlin Lessler — I have “street people” friends. I don’t know the names of most of them. You pass each other a few times,…
Flash flooding wreaks havoc in Newark Valley; Dozens of homes damaged, roads compromised by heavy rains
By Wendy Post — On July 13, 2025, a flash flood warning for Broome and Tioga Counties was issued, alerting residents to the imminent danger…
The Looming Storm: How Medicaid Cuts Threaten the Health and Stability of Our Neighbors
By Galen Morehead — Here in Owego and across Tioga County, we pride ourselves on being a community that cares for its own. Yet, a…