No your grandparents didn’t lie to you
Regardless of how you feel about climate change or what its causes might be, the winters of the 21st century are no match for those…
Editorial
Village Elections taking place around the county on Tuesday
On Tuesday, March 21, village elections will be taking place around Tioga County. Here are a couple of highlights of some contested races. In Owego,…
The Old Coot learns a new language, the hard way
This took me a while (more mulling it over, than actual time with pen and paper) to find a politically correct way to write about…
Proclamation recognizes Women’s History Month and the anniversary of women’s suffrage
Emma Sedore, Tioga County historian, offered remarks at the March 16 legislative meeting and following a proclamation that recognized the month of March as Women’s…
Bassett Foundation announces grant applications are available
The Charles H. Bassett Youth Foundation, Inc. recently announced that its 2017 Youth Volunteer Grant application is available. Grants up to $ 500 may be…
Cleanup from Stella continues
While many were celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, and just three and a half days after snowstorm Stella hit the region, dumping anywhere from 31 to…
Collector Car Corner – 1958 Mercury Montclair Turnpike Cruiser restoration
Q: Greg, I am tempted to perhaps take on a car restoration project with a 1958 Mercury Montclair. It’s the high class Turnpike Cruiser model,…
Earth Fest Southern Tier is now accepting exhibitor registrations
The Earth Day Southern Tier committee is now accepting exhibitor registrations for its 28th annual Earth Fest planned for Sunday, April 30 at SUNY Broome….
Kindergarten registration dates set in Candor
Registration for eligible students planning to be enrolled for the 2017-18 kindergarten classes at the Candor Elementary School will be held Thursday, May 18; Monday,…
Burn ban in effect in New York
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds residents that with warming temperatures and dry conditions, residential brush burning is prohibited March 16 through May 14…