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Athens to celebrate Homecoming this week with several events

Wednesday, September 25 by Pat McDonald

It’s Homecoming Week for the Athens Area School District and the Wildcat community will celebrate with several events.It will all start on Thursday with the Homecoming Parade, which will begin at 6 p.m.A tailgate party will take place from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on... Read More.

Tioga County Historical Society hosting special events in August

Tuesday, August 13 by Pat McDonald

The Catatonk Valley Woodcarver’s Association is sponsoring an exhibit of member’s beautiful woodcarvings that will be on display on the upper level of the Tioga County Historical Society at 100 Front Street, Owego until the end of September.In addition, they will be having demonstrations... Read More.

Organizers offer many competitions for residents in events at Tioga County Fair

Tuesday, July 25 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - The 164th Tioga County Fair in Owego, NY, begins Tuesday, Aug. 8. Organizers are presenting many opportunities to local residents to compete in several events and on many levels.On Wednesday and Friday, Aug. 9 and 11, are the popular Demolition Derbies.... Read More.

Accu-Weather fall forecast: Warm days and nights in Twin Tiers before an early frost

Thursday, September 22 by Bill Moyer

By ACCU-WEATHER - It has been a hot summer across the U.S. with the temperature frequently flirting with the 100-degree mark in countless locations and some of the longest-duration heatwaves in a decade. However, there is a light at the end of the tunnel... Read More.

Tioga Opportunities celebrates Community Action Month with variety of events

Wednesday, May 4 by Bill Moyer

(Owego, NY) - 2022 marks the 58th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities address the obstacles and conditions of poverty. Tioga Opportunities, Inc., is celebrating Community Action Month, a time dedicated to recognizing its’ own successes... Read More.

Earth Day Weekend Events Planned for Tioga, Broome and Bradford Counties

Friday, April 22 by WEBO

What started as a simple idea by a Wisconsin senator in 1970 to raise awareness about the need to protect the environment has lead through the decades to a change in how we view planet Earth and our role in protecting it.In the spring... Read More.

New York Excelsior Pass confirms COVID-19 vaccination and entry to various events

Monday, March 29 by Bill Moyer

The state has announced the launch of Excelsior Pass — a free, voluntary platform developed in partnership with IBM to confirm your negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues.Similar to a... Read More.

As NY infections decrease, Weddings, catered events get OK to reopen

Tuesday, February 23 by Bill Moyer

New York State announced Monday that as hospitalization and COVID-19 infection rates continue to decline, New York is issuing guidance to begin re-opening additional sectors of the economy. Specifically, billiard halls statewide are now permitted to re-open. Additionally,... Read More.

PA Gov. Wolf Closes Bars, Restaurants, Social Clubs and Private Catered Events

Friday, December 11 by Bill Moyer

“I am announcing additional, temporary COVID-19 protective mitigation measures in the commonwealth,” said Gov. Tom Wolf. “With these measures in place, we hope to accomplish three goals: First, stop the devastating spread of COVID-19 in the commonwealth. Second, keep our hospitals and health care workers... Read More.

COVID-19: Spring NY State Championship Tournaments and Events Cancelled

Tuesday, April 28 by Bill Moyer

New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announces the cancellation of the 2020 spring state championship events. The impacted events are boys and girls track and field, boys tennis, softball, baseball, golf and boys and girls lacrosse state championships scheduled to be... Read More.

Coronavirus: Cuomo Limits Big Events, Limits on Nursing Home Visitations

Friday, March 13 by Bill Moyer

Willow Point Nursing Home, owned by Broome County in Vestal, will make changes to its visitation policy. Going forward, all visitations will be restricted and entrance to the facility will be allowed only in certain circumstances, such as end-of-life situations, or when a visitor... Read More.