County Planning Board green lights building addition
By Matt Freeze — The Tioga County Planning Board gave the green light and recommended local approval for an expansion of David Allen LPL Financial’s…
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Highway department decisions tabled as disagreements flare
By Matt Freeze — Most highway department decisions were tabled at the recent Town of Owego meeting, where disagreements took center stage between the councilmen…
The Old Coot grew up in an unsafe world… maybe
By Merlin Lessler — It’s a tough world for parents these days. They try to do the right thing, keep their little ones safe, but…
Readers’ Column for the week of August 31, 2025
You may call The Owego Pennysaver Readers’ Column at (607) 687-2434, extension 2, 24-hours a day, or email comments to ReadersOP@gmail.com. We reserve the right…
Tioga County Property Transactions
On Aug. 19, 2025, property located at 1324 Halsey Valley Rd., Tioga, from Clifford and Danielle Switzer to Robert Welsh Jr. for $279,900. On Aug….
Take a walk down memory lane; Owego Elks Emporium Celebrates 50 Years
By JoAnn R. Walter — Save the date! On Sept. 7, the Elks Emporium is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The celebration will be held at the…
County administrator addresses sales tax misinformation
By Matt Freeze — While media and discussion circulated online from some area news outlets that there would be a 1% sales tax increase in…
Two in serious condition after motorcycle crash in Tioga County
On Aug. 25, 2025, at approximately 6:07 p.m., New York State Police at Owego responded to State Highway 17 in the town of Nichols for…
Who let the dogs out? Complete frustration over loose dogs at The Campville Commons
By Matt Freeze — An Owego man recently told the Town of Owego Council that he has completely had it with loose dogs running from…
School is set to begin without distractions; Public School Districts Statewide Publish Distraction-Free Policy
By Wendy Post — As students prepare for a return to school, one thing will be a bit different this year. Districts across New York…