Readers’ Column for the week of August 23, 2020
You may call the Owego Pennysaver Readers’ Column at (607) 687-2378 24-hours a day, or email comments to readerscolumn@stny.rr.com. We reserve the right to revise or…
Stream
Backing the Blue
“We should be defending the police, not defunding them,” said New York’s Republican Chairman, Nick Langsworthy, to a crowd that gathered in Vestal, N.Y. last…
Five states removed from COVID-19 Travel Advisory
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that five states—Alaska, Arizona, Delaware, Maryland and Montana—have been removed from New York State’s COVID-19 travel advisory. Guam has…
Chemung Canal Trust Company announces upcoming consolidation of Owego Route 17C Office
Chemung Canal Trust Company (CCTC) announced on Thursday that it will be consolidating its Owego office, located at 1057 Route 17C, into its nearby Owego…
Matt Adler named District Governor for Rotary District 7170
Matt Adler of Owego was recently named District Governor for Rotary District 7170. In a press release, a spokesperson for District 7170 wrote, “Adler will…
Using Best Business Practices; Not Tax Dollars
Dear Editor, “Purchased when letters not packages made up a greater share of postal work, the bulky and aging machines can be expensive to maintain…
Taking strides to support those battling breast cancer
Runners and some walkers gathered at a corner of the Northeast Bradford High School field last Saturday, Aug. 15, ready to finally take their strides…
Governor announces lower-risk school sports can begin on September 21
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced lower-risk, school-sponsored sports in all regions may begin to practice and play beginning Sept. 21. However, travel for practice…
State News Brief
Over the last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed executive orders surrounding the pandemic, and has also continued to slowly open businesses, such as gyms…
The Old Coot is tripping out
I had a flashback moment the other day, as I came in the back door. I looked across the kitchen to the corner of the…