Celebrate the Season with O’Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase Opens November 7
Apalachin Lions Walk-Up Mobile Food Pantry
The TCHS Museum is located at 110 Front Street in Owego.
O Tannenbaum is the Tioga County Historical Society’s (TCHS) Annual Holiday Display and Auction. Trees, wreaths, and other items donated by the community are displayed throughout the museum as part of a silent auction. The event culminates on Final Bid Night with entertainment and refreshments. All fundraising proceeds directly benefit the Tioga County Historical Society, a 503(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Apalachin LionsAnnual Winter Coat Drive
Annual Coat Drive Sponsored by Apalachin Lions Oct. 1st to Nov. 23rd
Please bring clean, Useable winter coats for those in need.
Drop Off Locations:
St. Margaret Mary Church after mass, 1110 Pa Ave, Apalachin NY
Apalachin Library (during regular hours) 719 Main St., Apalachin, NY
Apalachin United Methodist Church 303 Penn.Ave. Apalachin, NY
Johnson’s Pools & Spas 1088 Rt. 434 Owego, NY
Apalachin Lions Christmas Baskets
The Apalachin Lions will again be holding their Christmas Basket effort for those needing assistance during Christmas in the Apalachin, Little Meadows and Campville areas. The club provides food certificates for families and toys or certificates for children 15 and under. If you
think you can qualify, please contact us by email at: Christmas@ApalachinLions.org and we will send you an application. Applications must be completed and returned by November 28th to be considered for inclusion in this program.
The Apalachin Lions and the Foodbank Of The Southern Tier will hold a Mobile Food Pantry on Wednesday, November 26, from 10:00 to 11:00 am at St. Margaret Mary’s Church, 1110 Pennsylvania Avenue in Apalachin.
Pre-registration is required. Register on Tuesday, November 25, from 8:30 am until full - the current limit is 120 registrations).
Phone 2-1-1 or online at: www.foodbankst.org/cfd Bring a cart or bags with you to carry the food!
719 Main St. Apalachin, NY 607-625-3333
Open Mon, Tues, Thurs: 10am-7pm; Fri & Sat: 10am-2pm www.apalachinlibrary.org Programs for November
Storytime:
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30am
Join Miss Wendy for read alouds, singing, playing, dancing, and crafts! Tuesday and Thursday each week are the same theme. No registration required.
Mahjong:
Mondays 2pm-4pm No experience or registration required.
Tech Time with Tina: Tuesdays By Appointment Sign up for some one-on-one help with any tech topic! Zen Before Zzzzzs: Tuesdays | 6pm Grab your yoga mat and join yoga instructor Sheehan Shotwell for an inspiring yoga practice each week. No experience or registration required.
Euchre:
Thursdays 2pm-4pm No experience or registration required.
Rural Health Network
Medicaid Screening: Tuesday, November 4 1-4pm See next page for details! No registration necessary.
A Visit with Laura Ingalls Wilder: Thursday, November 6, 6pm, this program is geared towards adults, no registration is needed
Senior First Friday Program
Book Art with Lunch: Friday, November 7 11am-1pm Registration is required. Registration is required.
Kids’ Art Class Autumn Tree Scene: Saturday, November 8 11am-1pm Registration is required.
Evening Book Club: Thursday, November 13 |6:30pm And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie No registration required. The December book will be Marple: Twelve New Stories by “Agatha Christie” (with the Afternoon Book Club).
Afternoon Book Club: Thursday, November 20 1pm The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman No registration required. The December book will be Marple: Twelve New Stories by “Agatha Christie” (with the Evening Book Club).
Jane Austen Movie Club Pride & Prejudice: Monday, November 24, 4pm. No registration required.
Tioga County Legislature Meeting
The Eleventh Regular Meeting of 2025 will be held at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the Edward D. Hubbard Auditorium of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main Street, Owego, New York 13827.
The 2026 Tentative Budget Hearing will be held on November 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the Hubbard Auditorium.
All Committee Meetings and Legislative Worksessions will be
held in the Legislative Conference Room of the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building at 56 Main Street, Owego, NY 13827.
Individuals requiring any accommodation or auxiliary aid may contact the Legislative Office at (607) 687-8240. With advance notice, necessary auxiliary aids will be provided at no cost to the person requesting assistance.
Don't Trash It, Smash It!
Pumpkin Smash Event in Tioga County
Keep pumpkins out of the landfill by bringing them to Tioga County Fairgrounds on November 8th! Tioga County Pumpkin Smash Event.
Get ready for a fun and festive fall event! Tioga County Sustainability, Tioga County Tourism, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County, and Tioga County 4-H are hosting the second annual Pumpkin Smash event on Saturday, November 8th, from 11am to 2pm at Tioga County Fairgrounds, 53 Elm Street, Owego, NY.
What is a Pumpkin Smash? A Pumpkin Smash is a unique event that aims to reduce waste by diverting pumpkins from landfills. After Halloween, bring your used jack-olanterns or whole pumpkins to the Pumpkin Smash and help smash them to pieces! These smashed pumpkins can then be composted or donated to local livestock.
What to Expect at the Event. Pumpkin smashing: Get your hands dirty and have fun smashing pumpkins!
Games: Enjoy a variety of fun fallthemed games for the whole family. Light refreshments: Fuel up with de-
licious snacks and drinks.
During the Pumpkin Smash Event we’re collecting non-perishable canned goods to support Tioga County Rural Ministry.
Important Information, please remove all candles and decorations from your pumpkins before you bring them.
Bring your own bucket or container if you want to take home some smashed pumpkins for composting or whole pumpkins for livestock.
Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please do not bring your own smashing implements. They will be provided along with personal protective equipment (PPE).
The event is rain or shine. If you'd like to donate a pumpkin for someone else to smash, drop-offs will be accepted between 10am and 11am on November 8 at Tioga County Fairgrounds.
Mark your calendars and join this fun and eco-friendly event. Remember to bring a non-perishable canned good, every can makes a difference!
Winter Resource Fair
Winter Resource Fair Brings Support and Savings to Tioga County Families
Local organizations team up to offer practical solutions and resources to ease the burden of winter.
As winter approaches, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County, in conjunction with Tioga Opportunities, Inc., and Network for Sustainable Tomorrow (NeST), invites the community to the Tioga County Community Winter Resource Fair on Thursday, November 6th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Union Church, 90 North Avenue, Owego.
This free community event held in collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension Smart Energy Choices, and NYSEG is designed to make winter easier by connecting residents with valuable resources, savings, and support.
Attendees can explore a Local Resources Showcase, visiting with over 17 organizations and learning about helpful programs and services available in the community. Throughout the event, ongoing informational sessions will provide practical tips and expert advice to help residents stay warm and save money
this winter. Representatives from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Tioga County will share information about the importance of energy efficiency, its impact on household energy bills, and available funding for home energy upgrades. Tioga Opportunities, Inc. will also highlight its wide range of programs and services, including Weatherization, which helps homeowners save on home energy costs. Tioga County Department of Mental Hygiene will be sharing information on addiction and mental health support and resources to help people through the winter season.
In addition, the Food Bank of the Southern Tier will offer a free produce giveaway, providing fresh, healthy food items for attendees to take home and enjoy. The event will also feature light refreshments, free giveaways, and free application assistance for local and state programs.
Admission is free, and all community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Preregistration is encouraged and can be completed by visiting: https://forms.gle/ryt3tNe6scLoYDL7A
Monte Carlo Night Fundraiser
Owego VFW Post 1371 with its Auxiliary and Owego Hose Teams, Inc. will host Monte Carlo Night on Saturday, November 8th from 7 PM to 11 PM. The event takes place at the Owego VFW Post 1371 Hall, 207 Main Street, Owego. A donation is asked at the door but $10 is recommended.
Proceeds will be split by the hosting organizations. The Hose Team will use funds to support its 1866 Amoskeag Steam Fire Engine restoration and Steamer House project. The VFW uses funding for a variety of community programs to include its annual Christmas party and movie for
area children.
Games will include Black Jack with four (4) tables, Big Six Wheel, Beat the Dealer, Money Wheel, Chuck-of-Luck, 50/50, and Turkey/ Ham Raffle. Food, drink and entertainment will be provided to include hamburgers, hotdogs, soup with all you can drink draft beer and soda. DJ Tom Donovan, Jr. of Flat Rats Adventures will be spinning your favorite tunes of today and yesteryear. The Hose Team, VFW, and VFW Auxiliary host two (2) Monte Carlos each year in the Spring and Fall.
Tioga Chamber Ribbon Cutting
50 YearsAgo
From the Community Press November 2000
New 65 MPH speed limit signs were recently unveiled on Route 17 at the Tioga County Rest Area in the Town of Nichols by Senator Thomas W. Libous, Senator John "Randy" Kuhl, Assembly man George Winner, and NYS Department of Transportation Regional Director Peter White.
The new speed limit is the result of legislation sponsored by Senator Libous and signed by Governor Pataki that will eventually extend the 65 MPH speed limit across all of the Southern Tier
"This is another great step in the I-86 upgrade," said Senator Libous. "We're really going to see some major positive effects on our community - increased tourism, safer travel, and all-around better economy. It really shows our commitment to enhancing the quality of life here in the Southern Tier."
50 Years Ago by:
It's November 1975. President Ford fires Defense Secretary James Schlesinger and CIA Director William E. Colby.
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller announces that he does not want to be President Ford's running mate in the next election.
Democratic leaders believe that Hubert H. Humphrey will be the party=s candidate in the 1976 Presidential election.
New Jersey Superior Court rules that the parents of Karen Ann Quinlan cannot pull the plug on her respirator because it would be homicide under the state's law.
The Edmund Fitzgerald, a 729foot ore freighter, sinks with its 29 crew in Lake Superior.
Richard Burton celebrates his 50th birthday in London. His wife, Elizabeth Taylor, donates a hospital to South African blacks in Burton's name.
The American Lung Association sponsors "Kick the Habit Day" to encourage people to stop smoking.
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Former Georgia governor Jimmy Carter, 51, visits Binghamton and predicts that he will be the Democratic candidate for President. Carter states, "I believe sincerely that I will be the next President. There is no one else on the national scene that can beat me."
Generalissimo Francisco Franco, 82, dictator of Spain for 36 years, dies.
Ronald Reagan announces his candidacy for the Republican presidential nomination. Five hours later, at his first campaign appearance in Miami, a young man flashes a plastic toy pistol at Reagan. The man is wrestled to the ground by three Secret Service agents.
The Equal Rights Amendment to the New York State Constitution is defeated. The amendment was to have guaranteed women equal legal status with men.
Town of Owego Supervisor William E. Engelhard, D, is re-elected to a third term. Councilman Thomas Doty, R, is re-elected to the Owego Town Council. Diane C. Albrecht, D, wins a seat on the Owego Town Council.
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Carolyn Prichard is elected Homecoming Queen at OFA. Terri Kreichbaum is elected Homecoming Queen at Tioga Central.
In Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, fire destroys a railshop which was once the largest locomotive repair shop in the world.
The A&P Grocery Store on Park Street in Owego closes.
Senior citizens want the county to buy the old Central Elementary School in Owego for use by senior citizens and county offices.
Ruth Waite is voted Woman of the year by the Owego Business & Professional Women's Club.
Kojak star Kevin ("Crocker") Dobson, 32, appears at the Oakdale Mall and SUNY Binghamton in a promotional tour for his show.
New York State Department of Transportation officials propose two plans for solving the bottleneck between the Johnson City traffic circle and the C. Fred Johnson bridge. Both plans include eliminating the traffic circle.
Auction 46 raises more than $80,000 for the local Public Television Station.
The Vestal Plaza and the Oakdale Mall will open on Sundays for holiday shopping from November 30 through December 21.
The Vestal High School Band marches in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.
Tuesday night TV shows include Movin'On; Happy Days; Welcome Back, Kotter; The Rookies; Police Woman; and, on our local PBS station, The Ascent of Man; JennieLady Randolph Churchill; and The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes.
Movies at local theaters include The Human Factor, Conduct Unbecoming, The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, Winterhawk, Disney's Treasure Island and Dr. Syn, 3 Days of the Condor, and Alice Doesn=t Live Here Anymore.
Butterball turkeys cost 69 cents per pound, a 29-ounce can of Taylor cut yams costs 45 cents, and a 12ounce package of Stove Top Stuffing costs 99 cents.
Happy Thanksgiving!
At the recent CARES-UP Conference held by the New York State’s Office of Mental Health, on October 22nd and 23rd in Troy, NY, the Tioga County Veterans’ Service Agency (TCVSA) was recognized for its efforts in addressing the issue of Veterans’ and Active Military suicide through Prevention and Awareness outreach.
The Office Mental Health recognized only four agencies in the State for their ongoing efforts to address the issue of suicide; of these the TCVSA was the only Veterans’ Agency that was recognized. With the support of the Tioga County Legislature, the TCVSA has focused a significant portion of their outreach efforts on bringing attention to the tragic issue of Veteran and Active Military Suicide. The TCVSA has
several events each year focused on this issue to include the “Field of the Forgotten Fallen” each year at the Ronald E. Dougherty County Office Building in the Village of Owego, the “Ruck for Them” held in the Village of Waverly, NY. At every outreach event attended by the TCVSA, information is made available to anyone who needs assistance
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide Do NOT hesitate, call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline by dialing 988 and then press 1. We can end the epidemic of Veteran/ActiveDuty Suicide. Stop the 22 a Day we lose to Suicide. Please feel free to call TCVSA at (607) 687-8228 or email the office at: veterans@tiogacountyny.gov
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