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Several positive efforts are taking place within Tioga County amidst uncertainties of what the near future may bring due to COVID-19, or coronavirus. From volunteers sewing masks to various groups ensuring that youth and others are fed, to local restaurants offering take-out, to messages of hope and support on local signage, communities are coming together during this difficult time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pharmacies remain open as an essential business. The Owego Pharmacy requests customers to use the drive-up service. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One particular sign at the Owego Fire Department, and a reassuring comment from our first responders, stands out. It states, \u201cHometown Strong. We\u2019ll B Ok.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Signs
The sign outside of the Owego Fire Department shares, “Hometown Strong.\u00a0We’ll B Ok.”\u00a0(JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Another sign at Ice Cream Works, located at 14 George St. in Owego, reads, \u201cOpening Postponed. This Shall Pass.\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Signs
The sign at Ice Cream Works in Owego states, “Opening postponed.\u00a0 This Shall Pass.” (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Many types of businesses, schools and churches, local government offices and those deemed not essential, and others opting to close on the side of caution, have shut down temporarily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Signs
A sign displayed at The Left Bank in Owego suggests visitors, “Stay calm and carry on.” (Wendy Post photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

A number of local churches, such as the First Baptist Church of Owego, located at 228 Main St., posted messages on their outdoor signs. The First Baptist Church sign states, \u201cSorry, worship service temporarily suspended. Pastor Bill.\u201d Other churches, like the Little Meadows United Methodist Church, are offering live worship services via social media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Signs
Area churches are closed to COVID-19.\u00a0Some churches, like the Little Meadows United Methodist Church, are offering live worship sessions. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Messages of hope appeared on school signs, too. Tioga Hills Elementary in Apalachin posted on their sign, \u201cWe Miss You! We Hope to See You Soon! Stay Healthy!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Signs
The sign outside Tioga Hills Elementary School in Apalachin shares, “We Miss You!\u00a0 We Hope to See You Soon!\u00a0 Stay Healthy!” (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Some businesses that have closed are offering options. For example, Bostwick Auctions in Candor posted a sign on their door that reads, \u201cItems can still be purchased online,\u201d with directions for customers to view merchandise on-line and arrange pick-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Signs
A sign on Rte. 17 East states, “Save Lives.\u00a0 #Flattenthecurve.”\u00a0(Wendy Post photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

One business closed for the interim is the Tioga Theater, located at 208 Main St.  The theater\u2019s website states, \u201cThis week\u2019s features: There will be no shows until further notice due to the virus and the governor\u2019s mandate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The classic movie theater marquee suddenly went dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But not for long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teachers at Owego Elementary School distribute food to students on March 26. (JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When Linda Laba, owner of Hair Designs & Tanning, located at 36 Lake St. in Owego, saw the theater\u2019s blank marquee for the first time, she remarked, \u201cThe marquee just looked so empty.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Signs
The marquee at the Tioga Theater is being used for local businesses.\u00a0 Hair Designs & Tanning, located on Lake Street, shares the message, “Hair Designs Says Let it Grow.”\u00a0(Wendy Post photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Laba was then inspired to call Tioga Theater owner, Terry Coleman, on March 14 and suggested that she pay him a fee to utilize his marquee in order to share an inspirational message. Coleman agreed, and within no time had put up Laba\u2019s message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The message reads, \u201cHair Designs says let it grow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laba, who has worked at Hair Designs since 1986 and became owner in 1993, said she hopes other area merchants will reach out to Coleman to add their own messages of hope, inspiration and positivity. In turn, the merchants will be giving back to a fellow business owner. Since her message appeared, Laba said she has heard there is more interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Signs
Lake Street in Owego was quiet on a sunny and mild day, March 26.\u00a0A sign at Owego’s Original Italian announces take-out options; several restaurants are doing the same.\u00a0(JoAnn R. Walter photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe\u2019re all in the same boat, and we\u2019ve all had to close, and hopefully by doing so will help flatten the curve,\u201d Laba said, adding, \u201cWe\u2019re all in this together.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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