Nicole Mathewson Remembered At OFA Vigil

Last Monday, Nicole Mathewson was found dead inside her home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The 32-year-old was an Owego native, who moved to Lancaster County to teach at Brownstone Elementary School. Two men were arrested for homicide in connection to her death. But last night, Nicole... Read More.

OFA Students Sign ‘Eyes Forward’ Pledge

A group of Students at Owego Free Academy asked their classmates to put their phones down and keep their eyes on the road. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) kicked off its Eyes Forward campaign by asking fellow students to sign a pledge promising they... Read More.

Hearing Scheduled on Veteran’s Tax Exemption

OA Schools has scheduled a public hearing on the topic of the Veterans' Tax Exemption. The public hearing will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 19, in the large-group instruction hall (LGI), which is located just off the main lobby at Owego Free Academy,... Read More.

Rubber Duck Derby in Owego for Strawberry Festival

The Tioga Arts Council will be hosting a rubber duck derby as part of the Strawberry Festival celebration this weekend. The Arts Council is joining forces with the girls' swim team from Owego Free Academy to sell rubber ducks to race down the Susquehanna... Read More.

OFA Inducts Three New Members to Wall of Fame

The Owego Free Academy Wall of Fame saw its three newest members inducted Wednesday night. David Beere, OFA Class of 1936, Tom Bryant, OFA Class of 1968, and Dean Smith, OFA Class of 1974 were all inducted. Beere was inducted as a student and... Read More.

Steps Being Taken for Harmony Garden Project

The Harmony Garden Project is a new initiative taking place at Owego Free Academy looking to teach children to lead healthier lives. Ken Williams of W&W Nursery and Garden Center in Apalachin is working with the school to turn unused space at OFA into... Read More.

Lockheed Martin Donates $150,000 to BOCES Program

Lockheed Martin has donated $150,000 to Broome-Tioga BOCES as they look to start a science, technology, engineering, and math, or STEM, hub. The STEM Hub of the Eastern Southern Tier will be created as part of BOCES' School to Careers Partnership, which will fund... Read More.

Registration Open for Owego Youth Basketball Camp

Area boys and girls can register now for the Owego Youth Basketball Camp. The camp held on the last week of July at Owego Free Academy will feature separate sessions for both boys and girls grades 3 through 11. There will be drills, live... Read More.

O-A Middle Schoolers Take Part in Balloon Project

This morning the Owego Apalachin Middle School's Blue Horizon Club launched a high-altitude balloon to capture pictures of the earth from near space. The group's goal is for the balloon and payload to reach heights of at least 90,000 feet, roughly 17 miles high,... Read More.

OFA Ladies’ Lacrosse Falls in State Quarterfinals

A great season for the Owego Free Academy ladies' lacrosse team was ended in the Class C quarterfinals this weekend when Skaneateles beat OFA 17-2. The Section 3 champion Lakers scored four goals in the first five minutes of the game at Ithaca High... Read More.