WWII historic marker recovered in Owego
A historic marker that was originally dedicated in August 2016 at 106 McMaster St. in Owego, N.Y., the former home of World War II WAC…
Editorial
The Old Coot is ‘greeting’ challenged
The greeting rules have gotten complicated over the last few decades. It used to be so simple. You were introduced to someone, if it was…
Owego native graduates from U.S. Coast Guard Academy
David Michael Campbell graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on May 17, 2017 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Naval Architecture and a…
Senator Fred Akshar inducts SPC Charles E. Bilbrey, Jr. into the Veterans Hall of Fame
Senator Fred Akshar recently inducted Specialist Charles “Charlie” E. Bilbrey, Jr. of Owego into the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame Class of 2017…
Paisley’s Story
So What’s the Big Deal About Puppy Mills? For over 100 years, the ASPCA has designated the beginning of May as “Be Kind to Animals…
Govenor Cuomo announces Crown Holdings officially opens in the Southern Tier
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced that Crown Holdings, Inc., a global leader in metal packaging technology, has officially opened its Tioga County manufacturing operations…
Local church receives first major grant to fund historic pipe organ restoration
Last month, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church received the first major contribution to its capital campaign, launched in October 2016, to fund the restoration of its…
Senator Fred Akshar honors Jennifer O’Brien as a Woman of Distinction
Last week Senator Fred Akshar recently recognized Jennifer O’Brien as his NYS Senate 2017 Woman of Distinction for the 52nd Senate District. Each year, the…
UPDATED: Memorial Day in Owego: A Time for Remembering
UPDATE: We just learned this morning that the ceremony planned for outdoors is cancelled due to rain – including the parade. The remembrance ceremony will…
Mark Clark announces run for re-election
Mark Clark, the current Town of Owego Highway Superintendent, has announced his bid for reelection. Clark has served Owego for the past two terms as…