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Longtime youth sports and veterans advocate Jim Raftis, Sr. passes away at 93

Monday, May 12 by Pat McDonald

The community lost an icon over the weekend as Jim Raftis, Sr. passed away at the age of 93.Raftis was the voice of local events – from Owego Little League to the annual Veterans Day ceremony – for over 50 years.A 1950 graduate of... Read More.

Tioga Downs to host benefit concert for veteran’s group in July

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

Tioga Downs Casino Resort will host a concert to raise money for a local veterans support group this summer.The Spinners will take the stage on Thursday, July 3 with all proceeds going to the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group.Tioga Downs owner Jeff Gural and... Read More.

Mother’s Day Market to be held Saturday in Athens

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

A Mother’s Day Market is set for this Saturday in Athens.The Athens Business Association, Penn-York Opportunities and A’La Carte Décor will host the free event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.The market will be held in the Teaoga Square Park and at... Read More.

Towanda Rotary Wine and Beer Festival set for Saturday

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

The Towanda Rotary Wine and Beer Festival is set for this weekend.The event will run from noon to 5 pm on Saturday at Monroeton’s Mountaineer Park.The festival, which is hosted by the Towanda Rotary Club and Bradford County YMCA, will feature live music throughout... Read More.

Sample News Group acquires Cortland Standard, will restart newspaper

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

Sample News Group, which owns several local newspapers, has acquired the assets of the Cortland Standard Printing Company through bankruptcy court.The newspaper company will start printing editions of the Cortland Standard on Saturday, May 17. It will return to its prior publication schedule of... Read More.

Nichols Fire Dept. hosting Mother’s Day brunch buffet

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

The Nichols Fire Department will host a Mother’s Day brunch buffet this weekend.The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday at the fire department, located at 106 West River Road in Nichols.The cost is $15 for adults and $8... Read More.

Man accused of killing two people in Binghamton arraigned on murder charges

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

The man accused of killing two men in Binghamton back in February has been arraigned in Broome County Court on two counts of murder in the second degree.50-year-old Scott Mitchell is charged in the deaths of Daniel McCloe and Marshall VanOven, who were reported... Read More.

Juvenile arrested on felony weapons charges in Elmira

Friday, May 9 by Pat McDonald

A juvenile was arrested on felony weapons charges after he was found with a loaded gun in Elmira.According to Elmira Police, the juvenile was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, a Class C felony, and criminal possession of a... Read More.

Sayre Area School District unveils $22.8 million budget

Thursday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

The Sayre Area School District has unveiled a $22.8 million dollar budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year at a school board meeting on Monday.According to the Bradford Sentinel, the spending plan includes a 1 percent tax increase but much of the increase will... Read More.

National Association of Letter Carriers holding Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday

Thursday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

The National Association of Letter Carriers will hold their annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this Saturday.Each year, letter carriers across the country collect donations of non-perishable food items on their routes to benefit local food pantries.Since 1993, the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive... Read More.

Sayre Elks holding Mother’s Day Breakfast

Thursday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

The Sayre Elks will hold a Mother’s Day Breakfast this weekend.The breakfast will include pancakes, French toast, sausage gravy with biscuits, eggs, home fries, sausage and ham as well as coffee and orange juice.Moms and kids under 5 will eat for free, while the... Read More.

Owego Strawberry Festival set for June 19-21

Thursday, May 8 by Pat McDonald

The 43rd annual Owego Strawberry Festival will return this June.The three-day event will kick off on Thursday, June 19 with the Rock and Run Strawberry Festival 5K, which will feature a walk and run as well as live music at Hickories Park. Runners can register... Read More.