The Old Coot is ‘opener’ challenged
By Merlin Lessler — I can’t open anything! Well, almost anything. It’s not just because I’m an old coot. You know what we’re like –…
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Readers’ Column for the week of May 25, 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 to revise…
Ground is broken for Owego’s Taco Bell; Fifty new jobs created
By Wendy Post — What formerly served as Chemung Canal Bank, which closed its Route 17C branch at the end of 2020, will soon be…
Owego Police Department Report
The Owego Police Department reported that during the week of May 12, 2025 through May 18, 2025 there were 138 calls for service, and the…
Letter: We Are All Immigrants
A number of folks have asked about our “flag project” and we are happy to share the story. We grew up in communities that were…
Tioga County residents receive Real Heroes Award
By JoAnn R. Walter — The Southern Tier Chapter of the American Red Cross hosted its annual Real Heroes Breakfast on May 14 at the…
Marvin Park vandalized; Police and officials are seeking information
By Wendy Post — Vandals caused damage at the Tioga County Fairgrounds last weekend, tearing down a portion of the fence, breaking tables, and causing…
Two charged following a vacant property check on Taylor Road
During the early morning hours of May 15, 2025, Tioga County Sheriff’s Office deputies performed a property check at a vacant commercial building on Taylor…
What’s Happening for the week of May 25, 2025
What’s Happening – send dated church, school, social, or non-profit event information (50 words or less) to The Owego Pennysaver, Attention: Wendy Post, 181-183 Front…
A Pastor’s Thoughts
By Rev. Nancy J. Adams, Owego United Methodist Church — With all the polarization in our country and our world going on right now, could…