It takes a village to spice up life
Contributed by Joan Davis — This spring, as usual, the Owego Elks held its annual food challenge to collect food for all the food pantries…
Editorial
Tioga County to welcome special guest; Erwin Flohr to speak at Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
By JoAnn R. Walter — A long-time friend of Tioga County, Erwin Flohr, accompanied by his wife, will be traveling to the U.S. from his…
Kobie McDuffee of Waverly Recognized at SUNY Canton Honors Convocation
Kobie McDuffee of Waverly, N.Y., was recognized for achieving the highest GPA in their major during SUNY Canton’s 2025 Barry W. Walch Honors Convocation. McDuffee…
‘Team Timmy’ Motorcycle Ride for Life set for June 7; Event builds camaraderie, raises awareness
By Wendy Post — As we approach Memorial Day, observed on May 26 this year, we make plans to set aside time to honor our…
Guest Editorial: Leaving It All Behind; Transforming Guilt into Hope
By: L. Robertson I was in my mid-twenties, he was late thirties. He was a professional, respected. I was young and inexperienced with committed relationships….
The Old Coot revisits the ‘Women Who Run Owego’
By Merlin Lessler — I wrote this article in 2005. I asked to have it re-run as a memorial to Pat Williams, who passed away…
Gail’s Tails
By Gail Ghinger — I hope everyone had a nice Mother’s Day. My name is Odyssey, and I come from Berkshire. I was born during…
‘News Never Sleeps’ – Owego’s Voice, a community steward and Korean War veteran, remembered
By Wendy Post — The phone calls that arrived, any time of day or night, always started out with “News Never Sleeps,” a phrase coined…
Owego Apalachin Central School District voters approve proposed budget
On May 20, voters in the Owego Apalachin Central School District voted to approve the district’s proposed 2025-2026 school budget of $59,769,964. The budget had a…
Memorial Day in Owego; Remembering the fallen
By JoAnn R. Walter — In Owego, N.Y. Memorial Day has held special significance for veterans and the community for decades. It is a time…