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Tractor-Trailer Gets Stuck Under Another Bridge in New York State
Another week, and yet another bridge in New York has been struck by a vehicle. The latest impact saw a large tractor-trailer getting itself stuck during the afternoon rush hour, resulting in an entire street being shut down. While transportation officials across New York state continue to make efforts to...
Broome County's first 24/7 community fridge opens Saturday
Good Neighbors started in 2021 as a way to help people through the pandemic. The group collects leftover food from grocery stores and restaurants and redistributes it back to the community. People can shop for whatever items they need once a month. Now, they're expanding their services to perishable items...
PETA Opposes New York’s Binghamton University Mascot Decision
On Monday, August 12, 2024, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) officially took a stand against the recent decision made by Binghamton University to use a 5-month-old binturong named Bing as a mascot for the school's sports teams. PETA says that the decision by the University has raised...
Get Ready For School With Free Backpacks At Broome County Sheriff’s Event
Is it that time of the year already? Yes, it's back-to-school time. Colleges are already in session, Pennsylvania schools have begun their 2024-25 year already, and now it's time for elementary, middle, and high school students in New York State to put away those summer clothes and return to class.
South Side residents may experience interruptions to water supply on Thursday
Some residents on Binghamton's South Side may experience interruptions or changes in their water supply Thursday. The City of Binghamton Department of Water & Sewer said water may not be available or may appear discolored during the removal and replacement of gate valves between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Thursday. Following the work,...
Upstate New York To Get Iconic Twilight Zone Statue
Fans can soon visit a statue that will be on display in upstate New York. The Twilight Zone was hosted by Rod Serling who wrote episodes for this TV series. Serling has ties to New York state since he was born in Syracuse, NY and moved to Binghamton, NY with his family.
Binghamton Vet Center holds military and veteran appreciation picnic
The Binghamton Vet Center held a military and veteran appreciation picnic today at Arnold Park in Vestal today. The center provides readjustment counseling for veterans, service members and their families and helps connect veterans with resources available to them in the community. Today's event wasn't just about veterans connecting with...
Owego Hose Team Unveils Eternal Flame Monument; Monument at North Avenue Steamer House location pays tribute to volunteer fire service
Owego Hose Teams, Inc. unveiled its eternal flame monument that honors volunteer firefighters in our community on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at its Steamer House location on North Avenue in Owego. The unveiling was part of the Hose Team’s recognition by the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce as its “Nonprofit Organization of the Month.”
Tioga County ASAP Coalition Hosts Tioga Overdose Awareness Vigil
The Tioga County ASAP Coalition hosted an overdose awareness vigil to help break the stigma and provide support for those suffering from addiction over at Draper Park in Owego on Thursday, August 29. Attendees got the opportunity to speak with resources and organizations from Tioga County, including Tioga County Mission,...
Guest Viewpoint: The long road for local delegate to DNC
In late 2023 Tioga County resident Max Della Pia was called by a Biden campaign staffer and asked if he would be interested in being a Biden delegate to the National Democratic Convention in Chicago Aug. 19-22. Della Pia said he’d be honored and accepted the invitation but learned that it was not as simple as just saying yes. He needed to commit to petitioning, to attending the convention at his own expense, and to supporting President...
Readers’ Column for the week of August 25, 2024
You may call The Owego Pennysaver Readers’ Column at (607) 687-2378 24-hours a day, or email comments to ReadersOP@gmail.com. We reserve the right to revise or reject any message. Well, Village of Newark Valley, the message has been sent that when you don’t keep up with your property and...
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