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Broome corrections officer recruits deputies to help families fight breast cancer

Monday, October 9 by Bill Moyer

Broome County Corrections Officer Jennifer McPeek has been helping several members of her family fight breast cancer for nearly 20 years. Now, she's recruited the Broome County Sheriff's Office to join the fight with the Pink Patch Project. “My mother is a breast... Read More.

Apalachin 5th graders are top fundraisers to remember their families

Friday, March 10 by Bill Moyer

(APALACHIN, NY) - Apalachin Elementary School students got active and celebrated an important cause during a fun ceremony on Thursday. The American Heart Association and Apalachin elementary are working together to make whole-body wellness a priority as students participate in Kids... Read More.

Sayre House of Hope celebrates 15th year of helping Guthrie patients and families

Tuesday, February 22 by Bill Moyer

(Sayre, PA) – The Sayre House of Hope celebrated 15 years of service to patients and their families on Sunday, February 20. The Sayre House of Hope, a United Way Member Agency, provides affordable, temporary housing and support to Guthrie patients and families... Read More.

Apalachin Lions distribute Christmas baskets with toys and food gifts to families

Thursday, December 23 by Bill Moyer

The APALACHIN LIONS, which serves APALACHIN, CAMPVILLE and LITTLE MEADOWS has successfully completed its annual CHRISTMAS BASKET program. The club delivered toys and grocery gift certificates to families thought its service area.This significant undertaking is supported by many local people and institutions, and... Read More.

United Way survey asks about COVID pandemic impacts on Pennsylvania families

Friday, March 26 by Bill Moyer

Harrisburg, PA— United Way of Pennsylvania is conducting a COVID-19 Impact Survey to assess the financial and household burdens that the COVID-19 Pandemic has caused on our state’s families. This short confidential survey asks Pennsylvania families about their experience with finances, housing and utilities,... Read More.

‘Toys for Tots’ Holiday Gifts Distributed to 111 Families by Tioga Rural Ministry

Wednesday, December 16 by Bill Moyer

Tioga County Rural Ministry held its annual Toys for Tots distribution on Thursday, December 10 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Owego. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only ten families were able to shop at a time. The distribution served 111 families.TCRM would... Read More.

Tonight: Zoom Q & A Session on School Reopening for Owego-Apalachin Families

Monday, August 17 by Bill Moyer

District families are invited to join in any of the three (3) upcoming Q & A sessions about the district's reopening plan. The meetings hosted by Superintendent Corey Green will take place via ZOOM Webinar: Monday, August 17, 6:30 p.m.

Tioga Opportunities Unveils Redesigned Website for Individuals and Families

Friday, July 17 by Bill Moyer

Tioga Opportunities, Inc. (TOI), a not for profit, anti-poverty, Community Action Agency, has unveiled a completely redesigned logo and website, www.tiogaopp.org. The new website features a clean design and responds to the needs of our community by focusing on an integrated and holistic service... Read More.

Endicott Firefighters to Fill the Boot for Local MDA Families

Wednesday, November 27 by Bill Moyer

WHAT: Members of the Endicott Fire department Local 1280 together with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, will fan out across the Endicott area with boots in hand, asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to MDA for the fire fighters' annual... Read More.

Benefits Up for Families of Police and Fire Killed on Duty

Thursday, October 24 by Bill Moyer

Governor Cuomo has signed legislation increasing special accidental death benefits for spouses and children of police officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Specifically, the new law increases cost of living benefits by 3 percent for the deceased's spouse or the deceased's... Read More.