Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment open through March 31
The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP) is Jan. 1 through March 31. During the MA OEP, Medicare Advantage plan enrollees may enroll in…
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Opinion: The tyranny of a child
Dear Editor, Making sense of the Middle East is pretty much an exercise in futility, but I feel I cannot give up because it is…
Local officials call on State Legislature to ‘Keep the Cap’
Representatives from county governments across New York State were at the State Capitol recently to voice their concerns over changes to the Medicaid program contained…
Think Spring!
Nearly two weeks ago, a large rodent peered out of his den to tell us that spring was right around the corner. When Punxsutawney Phil…
Local Publisher helping with disaster recovery and relief efforts in Australia
Local publisher, The Wild Rose Press, Inc., in conjunction with some of their authors, has published a three-book anthology to support the ongoing battle of…
Maddie’s Meadows Pet of the Week
This is the handsome and dapper Tuxedo named Bootsie. He arrived at Maddie’s Meadows completely emaciated and his ears were frost bitten. He did not…
Reducing the Stigma of Addiction
Have you ever used or heard others use terms such as junkie, addict, dirty, or scumbag to describe a person who has a substance use…
Tioga County Deed Transfers
On Feb. 10, 2020, property located at 765 Blodgett Rd., Town of Owego, from Fermin and Whitney Romero III to Lester and Ruth Weaver for…
Local woman discusses Australia
The wildfires in Australia have captured headlines, and hearts, all around the world. According to the Associated Press, as of Feb. 9, wildfires have destroyed…
New Burger King a sign of progress
County officials are happy that a new Burger King has recently opened up in Lounsberry, a hamlet of Nichols, N.Y. While a small piece of…