Farmer Thoughts: Know it & Love it
By Farmer Becca, Bottomland Farm — When I was a child growing up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, I spent many weeks each summer visiting…
Editorial
The Old Coot tries out a new moniker
By Merlin Lessler — I have a new nickname, “Moses.” I was first dubbed with that moniker by my friend, Ray Miller, from Chicago. He…
Explosive devices found on Liberty Street
On Wednesday, May 14, at approximately 9:30 a.m., The Village of Owego Police responded to a reported possible Improvised Explosive Device at the scene of…
Community Commitment in Focus: NBT Bank Named 2025 May Business Spotlight
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has announced its May Business Spotlight on NBT Bank. Join the chamber on Tuesday, May 13, at 11:30 a.m….
Wishing you a Happy Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 11, 2025
— We Are All Mothers in Spirit; God, our Supreme Mother, always sees each child as #1 — By Sister Chirya — Mothers have the…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: ‘Return to the Water of Life’
By Dr. Matthew Thornton, DMIN, Pastor, Lakeview Chapel — (Exodus 2: 15-17) Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to live in Midian, where he sat…
And they’re off! Tioga Downs kicks off a season of Harness Racing
By Wendy Post — Last weekend was met with rainy weather, but it didn’t dampen spirits at Tioga Downs Casino Resort in Nichols, New York,…
Collector Car Corner; Collector Car Mailbag, ‘56 Chevy and Old Tires
By Greg Zyla — Reader loves his Chevrolets Q: Hi Greg. I love your car and truck columns and read them every week in the…
Become A Friend Of Owego Trees
On April 25, Arbor Day in Owego, the Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation, with the generous support of Kenny and his wonderful staff at W…
Sacred Sites Open House taking place on May 18
The New York Landmarks Conservancy is once again sponsoring a statewide Sacred Sites Open House on Sunday, May 18, 2025. This local event is hosted…