Readers’ Column for the week of March 16, 2025
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Editorial
A Pastor’s Thoughts: Forgiveness
By Bruce Gillette, First Presbyterian Union Church, Owego — The wonderful writer, Frederick Buechner, has some thoughtful questions for us to consider during Lent. If…
Owego Village WWTP Operator Jeff Duke Receives Scholarship
The Village of Owego is proud to announce that Jeffrey Duke, Certified Operator of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, has been honored as a recipient of…
Collector Car/ Cars We Remember; Remembering the great Lions Dragstrip
By Greg Zyla Q: Hey Greg, I read your articles in The Westerly Sun newspaper, Westerly R.I., and wonder if you will consider doing a…
Renewal Ranch holds Broadway Concert Benefit at St. Paul’s Sanctuary
By Sebby S. Truesdail — On Feb. 28 and March 1, Renewal Ranch was host to its Broadway Benefit Concert to raise funds for its…
Tales from TCRM: One Community, Many Faces, One Heart
By Galen Morehead — I’ve lived in this community long enough to see the seasons change, both literally and figuratively. Lately, the figurative seasons have…
Scholarships Shine Light on Character and Citizenship
The Charles H. Bassett Foundation is looking to honor graduating seniors who shine because of their good character and active citizenship. For the 32nd year,…
Mardi Paws event benefits the animals at Stray Haven
On Saturday, March 1, Stray Haven Humane Society was host to the second annual Mardi Paws. The event was held at the Owego Elks Lodge….
The Old Coot is an eavesdropper
By Merlin Lessler — I was in a donut shop the other morning. It’s a great place to observe human nature in action. I’m there…
Gail’s Tails; Clay’s story: A Tribute to Cats with FIV
By Gail Ghinger — Remember this story from November? Don’t I have the most beautiful green eyes? Well, they call me a Russian Blue, but…