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Americans prepare to spend $1 trillion this holiday shopping season

Tuesday, November 25 by The Center Square

More than half of all Americans plan to buy things over the five-day holiday weekend, the beginning of a retail shopping season with consumers projected to spend more than $1 trillion. ... Read More.

Shapiro signs CROWN Act into law

Tuesday, November 25 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro traveled to Philadelphia Tuesday to sign the CROWN Act into law, officially extending discrimination protections to hairstyles. The signing makes Pennsylvania... Read More.

Energy org asks DHS to deny Thunberg entry to country due to disruptive behavior

Tuesday, November 25 by The Center Square

An energy worker advocacy group sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security urging it to review whether climate advocate Greta Thunberg - along with others - should be allowed entry to the nation due to safety concerns arising after recent bannings she... Read More.

Sayre Borough Christmas Parade set for Friday

Tuesday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

The 27th annual Sayre Borough Christmas Parade is set for this weekend.The parade will be held on Friday at 6:30 pm and runs down Lockhart Street to Desmond Street and Packer Avene before wrapping up at Howard Elmer Park.This year's parade theme is Christmas... Read More.

Epiphany School names gym after Sister Kathleen

Tuesday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

The Epiphany Elementary School honored longtime principal Sister Kathleen last week.The school's gym was named in honor of Sister Kathleen for her 33 years of dedicated service and leadership.Epiphany students, staff and representatives from the Diocese of Scranton, Epiphany Church and Epiphany PTG attended... Read More.

OFA senior Hamed signs to play volleyball at D2 Pace

Tuesday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

Owego Free Academy senior Maggie Hamed is heading to the next level to play college volleyball.Hamed signed her National Letter of Intent to play Division II volleyball at Pace University during a ceremony on Monday afternoon.During her high school career, she has helped the... Read More.

Ukraine agrees to preliminary peace plan; Russian strikes continue

Tuesday, November 25 by The Center Square

Ukraine has agreed to a peace deal in hopes of ending the over three-year war with Russia, according to the White House. Following talks in Switzerland between the U.S.... Read More.

Benefit for injured Newark Valley firefighter set for Monday, Dec. 1

Tuesday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

A spaghetti dinner benefit will be held next month for the Newark Valley firefighter who was injured in a work-related accident.The benefit for Jared Martin is set for Monday, Dec. 1, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Owego Moose Lodge.The cost is $15... Read More.

Lights on the River returning to Owego next weekend

Tuesday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

The annual Lights on the River will take place next weekend in downtown Owego.The event runs from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 5 and will feature local shopping, food trucks, vendors, live entertainment and fireworks.There is still time to sign up for... Read More.

LECOM Event Center teaming up with professional event management company

Tuesday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

The LECOM Event Center has entered into a partnership with a professional event management company.The partnership is with OYD Management and OYD Live, which will look to bring more events and activities to the arena in downtown Elmira.Arena officials are hoping to see a... Read More.

Notre Dame High School to host Turkey Trot

Tuesday, November 25 by Pat McDonald

Notre Dame High School will continue a Thanksgiving tradition by hosting the 13th annual Bob Agan Memorial Turkey Trot 5k.The event will be held on Thanksgiving morning. The race will begin at 9 a.m. outside the high school and follows a flat, 3.1 mile... Read More.

Trump administration ends protected status for Burmese nationals

Tuesday, November 25 by The Center Square

The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status for Burmese nationals, citing improved governance in the country and planned elections next month. The administration said the country's political situation... Read More.