Owego native helping earthquake victims
On April 25, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal, causing more than 7,000 fatalities. The tragedy made headlines internationally. For some, it may have seemed like…
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Owego’s Memorial Day parade seeks veterans and community groups to march
Owego’s traditional Memorial Day parade is looking for WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War, Iraq and Afghanistan, National Guard and non-combat veterans as well as representatives…
Faces of Margraten and request
Jim Raftis Sr. recently received a request from Erwin Flohr, a volunteer overseas who decorates veteran graves in Margraten. The following is the letter: Dear…
Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week
Meet Charlie Brown, Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week. Charlie Brown is a very sweet, gentle, quiet, neutered male. He just arrived as a stray recently, but…
Be angry with Albany, not Tioga Center
Dear Editor, Why the venomous and vicious tone of the comments opposing the proposed budget for Tioga Central? If you are angry, be angry with…
Let’s keep our perspective
Dear Editor, Since the re-election of wannabe King, Andrew, I have had a few desperate souls ask me why I’m still sticking around in this…
The board does not operate in a vacuum
Dear Editor, In his most recent missive to the editor, Mr. Chartrand berates the OACSD school board for passing the budget without a single question…
Where is the state money?
Dear Editor, On May 19, 2015 I’m asking all Owego Apalachin School District taxpayers to come out and vote ‘NO’ on the OACSD school budget. New…
Leadership Tioga announces 2015 graduates
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the Graduating Class of Leadership Tioga 2015. Commencement Ceremonies were held Tuesday, May 6, at Pheasant…
2015 Town of Barton Tire and Scrap Metal Cleanup announced
On Friday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Town of Barton residential…