Community banking thrives at 5-Star Tioga State Bank
Tioga State Bank, out of Spencer, N.Y. is proud to announce it has earned BauerFinancial’s 5-Star Superior rating for strength and security, positive proof that…
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The Old Coot suggests a solution
“If I let you do it, I’d have to let everyone do it!” I heard a friend say this at one of her famous Sunday…
ICS Solutions Group rolls out brand new 2015 ICS Cares program
Robert LaFave, chief operations officer for ICS Solutions Group, has announced their new 2015 community initiative, ICS Cares, which will further help local organizations and…
Owego man arrested following incident with his pickup truck
On Dec. 31, the Owego Police Department (OPD) reported that on Sunday, Dec. 28 they arrested 44-year old Gregory L. Frakes, of Owego, N.Y. following…
Funeral services planned for former Governor Mario M. Cuomo
The Cuomo family recently announced details of the wake and funeral arrangements for former Governor Mario M. Cuomo. On Monday, Jan. 5, 2015, calling hours…
In Memory of Joan Battey: Apalachin
Not many places are fortunate enough to have that one person in the community who exemplifies America, what it stood for and where it needs…
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Erwin Flohr and his family in the Netherlands
The following letter was received by Jim Raftis Sr., of Owego, N.Y., from Erwin Flohr and his family, Angela, Mark, Quinten and Luke Flohr. Erwin…
Union costs having a trickle down effect
Dear Editor, On Dec. 18, the OACSD Superintendent made a budget presentation for school year 2015-16. The message is “Keeping [the] tax levy increase as…
If you agree with the decision on fracking, then walk the walk
Dear Editor, The bigger issue concerning Governor Cuomo’s ban on fracking is the assault on the Constitutional rights of citizens. Few understand what really just…
Apalachin Lions Club holds successful gift drive
Dear Editor, A long-standing tradition in Apalachin has been the Apalachin Lions Christmas Basket Program. This year, 57 families were provided with boxes of food,…