Readers’ Column for the week of September 1, 2024
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Owego Police Department Report
The Owego Police Department reported that during the week of Aug. 19, 2024 through Aug. 25, 2024 there were 125 calls for service, the department…
Application cycle opens on September 1 for Floyd Hooker Foundation grants
The Floyd Hooker Foundation will be accepting grant applications from Sept. 1, 2024 to Oct. 15, 2024 through its website, located at www.hookerfoundation.org. Applicants must…
Gail’s Tails; In Memoriam: Snowy
By Gail Ghinger — Snowy came to my house in Owego after the 2011 flood. She showed up on my porch and I fed her…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On Aug. 21, 2024, property located at 1346 Ithaca Rd., Town of Candor, from Jimmie Hinkle to Jessica Ventura-Zwing and Ramon Ventura for $285,000. On…
The Old Coot is decorated in crumbs
By Merlin Lessler — I’m a crumb magnet. A similar sounding name to that of a Cro-Magnon, an early man that didn’t make the final…
‘Unusual incident’ injures three motorcyclists in Barton
New York State Police on Sunday responded to what they called an “unusual incident” that injured three motorcyclists in the Town of Barton. According to…
How OFD #6 Left The TCHS Not Yet to Return
By Jim Mead — In the early 1970’s, while I was still a kid, I was, and still am, steam engine crazy. Lucky for me,…
Tioga County Chamber of Commerce announces upcoming business events
The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce has some events coming up this month to include a ribbon cutting and Spotlight on Business recognition. The first…
Binghamton University students, faculty collaborate on LUMA project highlighting local history
An installation highlighting the history of Johnson City’s factories and created in collaboration with Binghamton University students and faculty will debut at the LUMA Projection…