The Old Coot can ask a good question
I’m sitting here at the counter in the Harris Diner next to the fire station in Owego. I’ve been watching Sam work his magic at…
Editorial
Taxpayers First Party announces candidates
Last week, the Taxpayers First Party announced their candidates for the March 20 village elections. On the ballot will be the current Mayor, Steve May,…
Test Drive – All New 2018 Kia Rio Hatchback
Entry Price: $14,200 Price as Tested: $19,595 It’s always way more fun to review a car that is all new, and with the delivery of…
January is Radon Action Month
Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and causes thousands of cancer deaths each year, according to the…
MU Education/Special Education majors participate in workshop
Erica Powell, of Gillett, Pa. and Charlsie Bowen, of Owego, N.Y., both Early Childhood and Special Education majors at Mansfield University, recently attended a workshop…
SRAC reaches mark for matching grant challenge
The Susquehanna River Archeological Center (SRAC) in Waverly, N.Y. recently announced that they have reached their mark for the matching grant challenge. Co-founder and Director…
Emergency Planning Committee focuses on disaster preparedness
On Jan. 10, the Local Emergency Planning Committee met to discuss ways to improve disaster preparedness in Tioga County. Mike Simmons, Emergency Services director, facilitated…
Tioga County 2018 annual agricultural district enrollment period is open
The Tioga County Legislature recently announced its 2018 annual agricultural district enrollment period, which will run from Jan. 2 through Jan. 31, according to Article…
Tioga County Office of Emergency Services warns of flooding from ice jam
The Tioga County Office of Emergency Services, along with the National Weather Service, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, NYS Office of Emergency Management, and the…
Sayre Turkey Trot raises over $13,000
The 2017 Sayre Turkey Trot, hosted by the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital Auxiliary, raised $13,000 and hosted more than 1,000 registered runners. The Guthrie Robert…