Dogs arrive from meat farm in South Korea
These two dogs arrived at Animal Care Sanctuary (ACS) last Thursday, all the way from South Korea. ACS is currently working with HSUS and the…
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Senator Akshar releases 2017 Community Voice Survey
Senator Fred Akshar released his latest Community Voice Survey online and via mail to poll the community on various issues facing constituents across the 52nd…
NYSEG conducting drone inspections of electric transmission lines
YSEG, a subsidiary of AVANGRID (NYSEG: AGR), is conducting a routine inspection of transmission lines in several communities in the Binghamton, Ithaca and Oneonta areas. …
From the Desk of the Newark Valley Mayor
Holiday Magic is a wonderful way to honor this spiritual time of year. It may be secular in nature; however by looking at the eyes…
From the Mayor’s Desk
On Thursday, Jan. 19, Deputy Mayor Hartman, DPW Superintendent Soules, WWTP Superintendent Horton and I met with Senator Fred Akshar to tour the Village’s Waste…
Local ice rink needs volunteers
Dear Editor, I would like to express my thanks to the Village of Owego and its D.P.W. They have done whatever it took to set…
The ‘community pool’ is becoming a ‘school pool’
Dear Editor, It’s now been nearly 25 years since Owego Rotary and TOPS began the drive to get an indoor swimming pool for the Owego…
Naloxone, also known as Narcan, can save lives!
Dear Editor, The use of Naloxone can save a life. Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is an opioid antagonist used in opioid overdoses to counteract the life-threatening…
Family farms need protection
Dear Editor, As the climate changes, we can expect more weather shifts such as more rain in the winter, drier springs and summers with more…
The Old Coot is prepared
The Boy Scout motto is, “Be prepared.” (It’s also the Girl Scout motto, so I was just informed by Mrs. Google). I’ve confiscated the motto…