Tioga County Archives - Page 17 of 312

Owego-Apalachin school budget and school board vote set for Tuesday

Monday, May 19 by Pat McDonald

Voters in the Owego-Apalachin School District will vote on the proposed 2025-26 school budget as well as two spots on the school board on Tuesday.Voting is open from noon to 8 p.m. at the elementary school in Apalachin and at the district office on... Read More.

GVCC to host Tastes of the Valley tonight

Friday, May 16 by Pat McDonald

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Tastes of the Valley tonight.The event will be held from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Waverly Glen Park.The cost is $18 and includes tastings from local restaurants, breweries and wineries from 5:30 to... Read More.

Valley Veterans Memorial Day Parade to be held in Waverly

Friday, May 16 by Pat McDonald

The annual Valley Veterans Memorial Day Parade will be held in Waverly later this month.The parade will be held on Monday, May 26th starting at 10 a.m. in front of the Waverly VFW.The parade will proceed down Broad Street to Park Avenue and finishing... Read More.

Bomb squad called to render improvised explosive devices safe in Owego

Thursday, May 15 by Pat McDonald

The Owego Police Department responded to a report of a possible improvised explosive device at around 9:30 am on Wednesday on Liberty Street in Owego.The Endicott Bomb Squad responded to the scene and rendered the improvised explosive devices safe.During the incident, the area immediately... Read More.

Funeral services for Jim Raftis announced

Thursday, May 15 by Pat McDonald

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jim Raftis, Sr. will be celebrated on Saturday, May 24th.The mass will be held at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Church, which is located at 300 Main Street in Owego. Burial will follow at the St. Patrick Cemetery.Friends... Read More.

Groundbreaking set for new Taco Bell in Owego

Wednesday, May 14 by Pat McDonald

A groundbreaking will be held on Thursday for the new Taco Bell coming to Owego.The fast food chain will be renovating the former bank building in front of the Hampton Inn on Route 17C.The project will include a new roof and relocating the electrical... Read More.

Tioga County Historical Society to hold White Elephant Yard Sale

Wednesday, May 14 by Pat McDonald

A White Elephant Yard Sale will be held next month to benefit the Tioga County Historical Society.The yard sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7th at the historical society, located at 110 Front Street in Owego.Donations can... Read More.

GVCC to host Tastes of the Valley on Friday

Tuesday, May 13 by Pat McDonald

The Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Tastes of the Valley this week.The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday at the Waverly Glen Park.The cost is $18 and includes tastings from local restaurants, breweries and wineries.The... Read More.

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.

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.