Open Door Mission Children’s Christmas Party a success
It was a fun day for children in Owego as Santa came to the Open Door Mission recently for a visit. During the visit, presents…
Editorial
The Old Coot has the last word(s)
Sometime last year, or maybe it was two years ago, I’m not sure. I’m always off when I estimate the passage of time. I usually…
Christmas Songs and Grief
What is your favorite Christmas song? This time of year, it is hard not to hear music celebrating the holidays. A search online for the…
Reward now offered in locating people who threw dogs out of moving vehicle along Interstate
New York State Police at Homer continue to investigate tips that will help locate the person(s) responsible for throwing two beagle mix dogs out of…
VFW welcomes hundreds to annual party
On Dec. 9, the VFW in Owego held their annual children’s Christmas Party and what a party it was! This year’s turn out of over…
Vestal Elks helping soldiers overseas
The Vestal Elks Lodge #2508 Veterans Committee has been quietly helping local soldiers for over ten and a half years by sending monthly care packages…
Student Council offers ‘drive-thru’ breakfast
In a show of appreciation, the Student Council of North Rome Christian School, under the direction of Sylvia Murphy, recently surprised the morning bus and…
After the Home Tour Party rocks Tioga Trails
Emma Sedore on “Old Joe” at Tioga Tales. Provided photo. The official after the Arts Council Home Tour party, called Tioga Tales, replaced the traditional…
Tioga County Chamber of Commerce Announces 2019 Leadership Tioga Program
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2019 Leadership Tioga program and welcome Jill Teeter as Program Facilitator. “Jill is a…
Pomeroy grant awarded to Baker Fireman’s Fountain Restoration effort
Owego Hose Teams, Inc. recently was awarded a William G. Pomeroy Foundation grant for the Baker Fireman’s Fountain restoration effort through the foundation’s Historic Roadside…