Opinion: Support the library in this year’s school vote
Dear Editor, I’m writing in support of the Apalachin Library. The Apalachin Library has saved me $313.83 in 2018 and saved me $1,086.58 since 2016…
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Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week for May 13, 2018
Hear ye, Hear ye! Searching for kind, loving, gentle, compassionate people. There are so many wonderful, loving, adoptable kitties at Maddie’s Meadows, waiting for you…
Athletes shine at Special Olympics
For the tenth year, the Tioga Central School District competed as a school in the Broome-Tioga Special Olympics Spring Games. There were 25 athletes from…
Skylar Pierce receives David P. Beere Scholarship on his 100th birthday
Imagine living for a century, celebrating your 100th birthday, and honoring a 2018 Owego Free Academy graduate with your family scholarship, all in one day….
From the Mayor’s Desk
The last few weeks have been busy, as it seems were finally quickly switching to warmer weather. Your Department of Public Works is gearing up…
Stray Haven Pet of the Week for the of May 13, 2018
Hey everybody! I’m Khaleesi. I am a very friendly and lovable cat. I absolutely love attention, and I love to play! While I do love…
AES students excel in civic mindedness
Two pairs of fifth grade students at Apalachin Elementary School (AES) recently channeled their energies in organizing separate projects, one of which benefited the local…
Honor Flight takes veterans on a journey to Washington, D.C.
More than 60 veterans from New York’s Southern Tier, and surrounding areas, flew to Washington, D.C. on May 12 with the non-profit, Twin Tiers Honor…
The Old Coot has a Fit (bit)
My wife gave me a Fitbit for Christmas. She thought it would help me to stay healthy and also satisfy my fascination with electronic gadgetry….
Chomper’s Release
A snapping turtle that was discovered by a concerned citizen following the flooding in 2011 was release back home last Sunday, and following rehabilitation by…