The Old Coot goes out for the paper
I was at the “Sunday Morning Old Man Grocery Store Club” meeting the other day. We assemble every Sunday at 6 a.m. A couple of…
Editorial
‘Experience Trumps Youth at Central NY Hose Race’
The firematic hose races at the 125th Annual Central New York Firemen’s Association (CNYFA) convention held in Hammondsport, N.Y. on July 14 proved you don’t…
Blueberry and Book Festival attracts many to Berkshire
The 4th annual Blueberry and Book Festival drew many to Berkshire on July 21. What started as a library fundraiser a few years ago has…
Collector Car Corner – Mercury Comet: Some racing, some history, and a very rare ‘74
Q: Greg, I always look forward to reading your columns and you’re “the go to guy” for tough questions. Back in 1974, my fiancée (now…
Help Cornell Cooperative Extension learn about the food system in Tioga County
Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) in Tioga is working on a project to gather information about the community food system in Tioga County. What is a…
Photos: Coburn Library repairs front steps
The Coburn Free Library recently received a $3,800 grant from the Mildred Faulkner Truman Foundation to assist with needed repairs to the front steps. Click to…
Chamber welcomes Quality Inn Owego and Bistro 1100 at former Red Roof Inn location
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce was host to a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday for Quality Inn Owego and Bistro 1100; the former Red…
Berkshire’s Blueberry and Book Festival planned for Saturday
The fourth Annual Berkshire Blueberry and Book Festival will be held Saturday, July 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and around the Berkshire…
Owego’s First Friday celebrates veterans
Owego’s First Friday kicked off a month long celebration on July 6, “Celebrating our Heroes.” Guests met local veterans while enjoying good food, great music…
Group Mission Trips in Owego
Last week, Margaret Maysonet of Owego received the help of a group of five youth to complete home modifications that would be difficult otherwise. The…