OA Budget passes with 69 percent approval; bus replacement approved, as is funding for community libraries (0)
5/22/13 •
The OA Schools budget passed by a 876-393 margin (69 percent to 31 percent). Also, the district’s Bus Replacement Program was approved by a vote of 842-428 (66.3 percent to 33.7 percent). The vote to fund the two community libraries was also approved by a 925-322 vote (74.2 percent to 25.8 percent). And filling the two open OA [...]
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Law enforcement recognized during annual ceremony (0)
5/19/13 •
The Tioga County Sheriff’s Department handed out their annual service pins and attachments at the Public Safety Building, 103 Corporate Dr. in Owego, N.Y. The ceremony was held on May 16. “It’s quite often a thankless job, all the different roles,” Tioga County Legislator Bill Standinger said, “I’m here to let them know they are [...]
The return of the Tioga County Fair (1)
5/19/13 •
From July 9 through July 13 there is going to be a Tioga County Fair this year, a full blown spectacle back to the ones you remember before the Flood of 2011. But that’s not to say the Fairgrounds are quite the same as before that fateful September. “We had a difficult time with the [...]
A miracle arrives from overseas (0)
5/19/13 •
One thing nobody ever wants to hear is that they have cancer. At best it is the beginning of a long test of willpower and resolve as you undergo treatment. Nobody wants to think about the worst. Becky Szymaniak began feeling sick at the beginning of 2010. Soon came the diagnosis of Myelodysplastic Syndrome, MDS. [...]
Whirlwind Girls Volleyball Team going to Nationals (0)
5/19/13 •
The name Whirlwind is a catchy name, a name that sticks with you once you hear it. The Whirlwind 14 Elite girls’ volleyball team hopes you’ll remember that name during the next several weeks and consider supporting their fundraising efforts as they prepare to travel to Dallas, Texas for a National Tournament in June. The [...]
Memorial Day in Owego: A time for remembering (0)
5/19/13 •
Only one day is dedicated to honor the ultimate sacrifices made by Americans in war: Memorial Day. Owego’s Memorial Day Parade and Service of Remembrance will remember those young Americans who had lives that were only beginning and cut short so the rest of us could pursue our dreams. On Monday, May 27, Owego and [...]
Stray Haven Pet of the Week for the week of May 19, 2013 (0)
5/18/13 •
Alexis is a one to two year old spayed dilute tortoiseshell cat who arrived at the shelter on Jan. 5, 2013. She is the shelter’s longest resident kitty. Alexis is often overlooked as she is the quiet, patient type who does not hound visitors for attention. She very much enjoys being pet and human companionship; [...]
Owego Little League News Brief (0)
5/18/13 •
Before time out this Friday and Saturday for Memorial Day, Owego Little League (OLL) teams will play 24 games -18 at Hyde Park and six on the road at Apalachin, Candor, Spencer and Newark Valley Last week, the second full week of the season, teams played 34 games – 32 at Hyde Park and two [...]
Lockheed Martin brings F-35 cockpit demonstrator to Owego, N.Y. (0)
5/18/13 •
Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] recently showcased its F-35 Lightning II cockpit demonstrator to employees, local program suppliers and state and local elected officials at Lockheed Martin’s Owego facility where the Joint Strike Fighter’s integrated core processors are produced. “This cockpit demonstration was a great way to show off the fascinating work we do with the [...]
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Arts & Living»
4/15/13 •
The Black Cat Gallery welcomes Spring and new happenings in April3/24/13 •
‘The Miracle Worker’ brought to life on the Ti-Ahwaga Stage3/03/13 •
Call for artists of all ages
Police/Courts»
5/19/13 •
Tioga County District Attorney’s Report5/19/13 •
Correction and Update: Indictment handed down in Animal Cruelty Case5/19/13 •
Owego man charged with Welfare Fraud
Government News»
5/06/13 •
Tioga County District Attorney’s Report5/06/13 •
Owego eligible for Recreate New York funds4/30/13 •
House Introduces Congressional Term Limits Bill
