Tioga Gardens Celebrates Anniversary with Ribbon-Cutting and Proclamation; Family-owned business celebrates 50 years
By Wendy Post — During the week of July 14 to July 20, Tioga Gardens, located at 2217 Routes 17C in Owego, will celebrate 50…
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18th Annual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride set for Saturday
By Wendy Post — The 18th Annual Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway of Valor Tribute Ride will take place on Saturday, July 12, 2025, and will…
Fun Stuff for Kids at The Berkshire Blueberry and Books Festival
Preparations are underway for the 11th Annual Blueberry and Books Festival on July 19, at the Berkshire Free Library and Fire Company grounds. The festival is…
Village of Owego dodges 23% tax hike — adopts 3.87% increase
Contributed by Matt Freeze, Sayre Morning Times Property taxes in the Village of Owego will be going up 3.87% following a Monday public hearing with…
The Old Coot Goes the Wrong Way
By Merlin Lessler — I first aired this confession nearly 15 years ago. Nothing has changed. I’m still a criminal! Still socially incorrect! A criminal…
Owego diver Kaelyn Katchuk earns third All-American award
The National Interscholastic Swimming and Diving Coaches Association (NISCA) has awarded Owego standout diver Kaelyn Katchuk her third “All-American” award for 2025. The top high school…
NYSEG seeks delivery rate hikes
Contributed by Matt Freeze, Sayre Morning Times — Possible utility delivery rate hikes are on the horizon for NYSEG customers following action taken Tuesday, as…
Golf for Guthrie Hospice Tournament Celebrates 23 Years of Generosity
The 23rd annual Golf for Guthrie Hospice Tournament continued its tradition of community support, raising more than $46,000 this year and bringing the 23-year total…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: ‘Revealing the Hurt’
By Dr. Matthew Thornton, Dmin; Lakeview Chapel — Genesis 3:8-10 8Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as He…
Guest Editorial: Investing with Small Potatoes; Examining the value of your stock selection
By Ray Maratea — Not too far back, the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost about one thousand points, causing me great pleasure. Why? Because as…