Editorial
Barton man arrested after fleeing traffic stop
On April 26, 2015, at about 12 p.m., New York State Police in Owego arrested Cody D. Kinnunen, 23, of Barton, N.Y. at his residence…
Solar Tours educate
This past Saturday, April 18, was a beautiful day for the Owego-Apalachin Solar Tour, part of Southern Tier Solar Work’s (STSW) effort to educate the…
The Old Coot audits a press conference
There he is, and it usually is a he, at a press conference podium explaining a giant and/or disgraceful mess up. Often, it’s a politician…
OFA Band Director receives Elks Lodge Citizenship Award
Daniel Fabricius, director of Bands at Owego Free Academy since 1989 and noted music educator in the Southern Tier as well as the Adjunct Instructor of…
Owego Apalachin Board of Education adopts 2015-16 Budget
Earlier this month, the Owego Apalachin Board of Education approved its proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. The budget will be $43,705,160, a 3.1…
Dinner to commemorate the end of the Vietnam War
There is going to be a special dinner on May 9 at Owego VFW Post 1371 that will honor and commemorate the end of the…
The tale of an ‘ugly’ pedometer
A gold or silver watch is a nice way to complete a well-pulled together outfit, but that won’t likely be found on my wrist very…
Photo: United Way President passes the torch
Dale Larson passed the torch of the presidency of Tioga United Way to John Knowlton at their recent annual dinner and award ceremony. Pictured, from…
Pets in Peril
This cat has been found on Church Street in Owego. He has been hanging out there for a couple of months, at least. Do you recognize…