Local farmer donates to combat hunger
Bill Root is one generous farmer. He recently donated his potatoes and peppers to Catholic Charities Outreach Center so that others have enough food. Catholic Charities…
Editorial
The Old Coot is under attack
I’m ready to go to the police. To file a harassment complaint. I’ve had it! This constant assault on my mental stability, my anxiety level,…
Secretary of the Navy visits Owego
On Friday, Sept. 29, Secretary of the Navy, Richard Spencer, visited Lockheed Martin in Owego, N.Y. for a tour of the facility. Secretary Spencer flew…
Stray Haven Pet of the Week
Hi! My name is Jasmine and I am a shorthaired tiger and white female cat. My estimated birthday is Dec. 16, 2015. I love people and I…
Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week
Sweet Paulie is one of two brothers that are looking for a loving home. They will be fixed on Oct. 16 through a grant that…
Gold Star Mothers and Families honored at the VFW
Two of the Gold Star Mothers, Barbara Bilbrey of Owego and Charlotte Chamberlain Rowe of Waverly, were among Gold Star Families honored Sunday afternoon in…
‘Kans for the Kure’ aims to raise $100,000 this October
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Taylor Garbage has joined forces with a local man with a personal reason to fight against the disease. …
Spotlight on Volunteers: John Wicklund
John Wicklund, of Owego, is a very humble man who gives 80 percent of his time to our county since his retirement following 20 years…
Farmer Brown’s Marketplace has new owner
A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held at Farmer Brown’s Marketplace on Sept. 26. Located at 4280 Rte. 434 in Apalachin, N.Y, and previously…
Following in a father’s footsteps
Matt Karpel, of Owego, recalls when he was about five or six years old, he started hanging out at his father’s Val-U Auto business whenever…