Obituary – Arnold Johnson, 80
Arnold Johnson, age 80 of Owego, N.Y., died Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, joining his friends and family in heaven after a 20-year go-round with Parkinson’s…
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Zion students raise over $700 for A New Hope Center
Zion Lutheran School students from preschool through sixth grade worked hard to raise funds for an important community organization that helps those in need. Zion…
OFA musicians selected for NYSSMA Area All-State Music Festivals
Congratulations to the following Owego Free Academy (OFA) students selected to participate in the NYSSMA Senior High Area All-State Music Festivals this year. Students selected…
Make a Difference Rewards community program is now in two counties and growing
The Make a Difference Reward Card (and its predecessor “The BOGO Book”) was first introduced to the Binghamton, N.Y. community in 2012 with the sole…
C & G Administrator named ALA Regional Representative
Coughlin & Gerhart, L.L.P. is proud to announce Brenda A. Syle, CLM, MPA, has been elected a 2016-17 Regional Representative by the Association of Legal…
Caroline Town Board seeks to fill Councilmember, Advisory Committee Positions
The Caroline Town Board wishes to fill several vacancies as follows: Councilmember – The Caroline Town Board has a vacancy for the unexpired term of…
Texting and driving: A national nightmare that’s getting worse
Last week, we detailed the sad story of “The Saga of Young Joe,” a vibrant 21-year-old who lost his life in an alcohol related single…
Tioga Downs hosts celebratory banquet for Tioga Central football
Tioga Downs hosted a celebratory banquet on Dec. 21 for the Tioga Central High School’s football team, coaches and staff and family and friends, in…
OFA varsity volleyball state championship banner unveiled
At a special ceremony and pep rally held Dec. 21 at Owego Free Academy (OFA) located at 1 Sheldon Guile Blvd. in Owego, N.Y., a…
New York Governor signs clothing collection bin legislation into law
New York State Bill A.5317 sponsored by Assemblyman Edward C. Braunstein (D-Bayside) and supported by the Secondary Materials and Recycled Textiles Association (SMART) was signed…