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No COVID restrictions on NY high school sports, championship games planned

Wednesday, July 28 by Bill Moyer

New York State Public High School Athletic Association Executive Director Robert Zayas submitted a report Tuesday to the New York State High School Sports Athlethic Association's Central Committee, saying no COVID-19 restrictions will be imposed on athletic competitions in the upcoming 2021-22 school term. That... Read More.

Brooms and fish sandwiches raise money for Apalachin Lions’ many community projects

Tuesday, July 27 by Bill Moyer

Apalachin Lions sponsored Doug’s Fish Fry to Go on Friday, July 16 along Route 434 in Apalachin. Lions want to thank the many local residents and Doug’s patrons for their support by purchasing brooms at the table set up by the Lions... Read More.

Tioga Opportunities has Farmers’ Market Coupons available for older adults

Monday, July 26 by Bill Moyer

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is now underway. This program puts coupons that can be used at area Farmers’ Markets into the hands of low-income older adults, helping them to maintain or improve their nutritional... Read More.

Community Foundation for Twin Tiers seeks applications for Floyd Hooker Youth Fund

Friday, July 23 by Bill Moyer

Sayre, PA - The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is seeking applications for grants that will benefit the youth of Tioga County, New York. These grants will be awarded from the Floyd Hooker Youth Fund at the Community Foundation for the Twin... Read More.

Broome-Tioga BOCES with Broome and Tioga DSS create youth summer work projects

Thursday, July 22 by Bill Moyer

Binghamton – For over 20 years, Broome-Tioga BOCES and the Broome and Tioga county departments of social services have partnered to operate the Summer Youth Employment Program, a grant-funded program promoting career exploration and work experience for youths ages 14-20. Each summer, 200-250 youth... Read More.

Owego Apalachin asking for feedback on time changes for upcoming school term

Wednesday, July 21 by Bill Moyer

FROM OWEGO APALACHIN SCHOOL DISTRICT: As we continue to plan for the upcoming school year, the district is looking for additional feedback regarding the potential time changes for the 2021-2022 school year schedule for our students. We felt our initial survey, sent out a couple... Read More.

Highway Workers Memorial: Honors workers who died maintaining New York’s highway

Monday, July 19 by Bill Moyer

A new memorial honoring fallen highway workers across New York state is currently under construction and will be unveiled at the 2021 Great New York State Fair. The memorial, which will be located near the midway entrance and west of the Horticulture Building, is... Read More.

Opening tonight: Popular town fair opens its 50th anniversary celebration in Conklin

Thursday, July 15 by Bill Moyer

CONKLIN, N.Y. -- Fifty years from the date of the first Conklin Fair, the Conklin Fair continues to grow and attracts over 5,000 attendees. The 2021 Fair will be held July 15, 16 and 17, and feature all of the activities --and many free... Read More.

Please call Tioga County Rural Ministry ASAP for free food giveaway on August 7

Wednesday, July 14 by Bill Moyer

Low to moderate income individuals and families are invited to participate in a free food giveaway on Saturday, August 7, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, at Tioga County Rural Ministry, 143 North Ave., Owego. Please... Read More.

9 arrested for DWI in Southern Tier during July 4 STOP DWI crackdown campaign

Tuesday, July 13 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police reported Monday that nine drivers were arrested for DWI during the recent STOP DWI Campaign in the Southern Tier. Also, 340 were issued speeding tickets and 14 were charged with distracted for driving. Across the state,... Read More.

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