Tioga County residents grapple with ‘Winter Storm Fern’
By Wendy Post — The days leading up to the arrival of Winter Storm Fern on Sunday were hectic, with residents searching for generators and…
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Letter: I feel like I am living in Nazi Germany!
Dear Editor, I found this quote: “When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is Liberty.” Since…
Trophy Deer Poached at Night – Tioga County
Three hunters from Cortland County recently pleaded guilty and received penalties for illegally taking a massive deer in Tioga County. On the night of…
Letter: It depends on who you ask…..
Dear Editor, The U.S. economy is either chugging along nicely or seriously struggling, depending on who is asked. The mismatch stems from perception and perspective….
MLK Day of Service in Owego to benefit Church World Services
By Sebby S. Truesdail — On Monday, Jan. 19, the First Presbyterian Union Church of Owego recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the…
What’s Happening at the Academy: Public Speaking – Interviews
Contributed by Luke Kaczynski and Chris Evans — The Career Center at Owego Free Academy is being utilized this week by a group of seniors…
DMV offices to close for statewide technology upgrade
The Tioga County Department of Motor Vehicles, along with all DMV offices in New York State, will undergo a large-scale system upgrade that will require…
Reflecting on two-plus decades of service
By JoAnn R. Walter — Jim Tornatore, Village of Newark Valley Mayor since 2004, retired in December after 21 years of service. Tornatore shared at…
New Yorkers Urged to Remain Inside and to Avoid Travel Throughout Duration of Storm
Governor Kathy Hochul has updated New Yorkers on state preparations ahead of a massive winter storm system that has already brought bitterly cold temperatures to…
A Pastor’s Thoughts: What Is Salvation?
By Pastor Wayne Sibrava, Living Water Baptist Church — The word “salvation” is used over 150 times in the Bible. The word means “deliverance.” Specifically…