Tioga County Archives - Page 9 of 312

Newark Valley Summerfest set for this weekend

Friday, July 25 by Pat McDonald

The Newark Valley Summerfest is set for this weekend.The annual event will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday.There will be a parade, vendors, a car show, chicken BBQ, live music and kids activities, including a Touch a Truck.Look for more... Read More.

Stray Haven to hold grand opening for dog park

Thursday, July 24 by Pat McDonald

Stray Haven will celebrate the Grand Opening of its new community dog park on Friday.The grand opening will be held at noon at the Stray Haven Humane Society and SPCA, located at 194 Shepard Road in Waverly.The event will include a ribbon cutting to... Read More.

Guthrie announces $75K in grants to local non-profit organizations

Wednesday, July 23 by Pat McDonald

Community has been at the core of The Guthrie Clinic’s mission as a health care system since Dr. Donald Guthrie’s arrival in the region in 1910. In 1944, Dr. Guthrie established the Donald Guthrie Foundation, creating a lasting legacy that continues to enhance the... Read More.

Locals named to flag football All-State teams

Wednesday, July 23 by Pat McDonald

The New York State Sportswriters Association has announced its Flag Football All-State Teams and many local players were recognized.In Class C, four Owego players were honored with Kylie Grippen making First Team Offense and Ashlyn Dalton making First Team Defense. Olivia Dodge earned Second... Read More.

NY State Prisons to offer free phone calls starting Aug. 1

Wednesday, July 23 by Pat McDonald

New York State will soon make all phone calls free in its state prisons.Currently, inmates are allowed three free, 15-minute calls each week. After that, the calls cost about 2.4 cents per minute.Starting on Aug. 1, the state corrections department will be lifting that... Read More.

Newark Valley Summerfest set for this weekend

Tuesday, July 22 by Pat McDonald

Owego firefighter elected Central NY Firefighter Association President

Monday, July 21 by Pat McDonald

Gavin will lead regional fire service organization through 2027Owego, N.Y. – At the Central New York Firefighter’s Association (CNYFA) 131st Annual Convention held this past weekend in New York Mills, New York, Owego Firefighter Patrick Gavin was elected the association’s president for a two-year... Read More.

Stabbing sends one to hospital, one to jail in Ithaca

Monday, July 21 by Pat McDonald

One person was sent to the hospital following a stabbing at an apartment complex in Ithaca on Friday.According to Ithaca Police, the incident happened at the Amici House Apartments on Spencer Road at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday.Officers found a victim with multiple stab... Read More.

GoFundMe set up for Owego business owner detained by ICE

Friday, July 18 by Pat McDonald

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help a local restaurant owner who was recently detained by Immigration and Custom Enforcement.Roger Huang, who owns Kam Fung Restaurant in Owego, was on his way to a scheduled appointment to finalize his green card application... Read More.

Sundaes at the Farm set for Saturday

Friday, July 18 by Pat McDonald

The annual Sundaes at the Farm is set for this weekend.The event will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday.There will be ice cream, food, farm vendors, kids activities and animal and farm tours.This free event, which is brought to you by... Read More.

Tioga Gardens celebrates 50th anniversary

Friday, July 18 by Pat McDonald

A popular garden supply store celebrated its 50th anniversary this week.Tioga Gardens held a ribbon cutting ceremony and received proclamations from local, county and state officials for its five decades of success.The family-owned business has been serving the Owego area since 1975. It currently... Read More.

Owego Church of the Nazarene looking for volunteers on Friday

Thursday, July 17 by Pat McDonald

The Owego Church of the Nazarene is looking for volunteers following flooding in the area.The church opened its doors to those in need following flooding in Newark Valley. The community stepped up and donated a large amount of supplies.Now, the church is looking for... Read More.