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42nd Annual Strawberry Festival Returns to Owego
Owego’s Strawberry Festival will run from June 13 to 15 with a 5K, a block party, a parade, various musical acts, and a lot of strawberries. Over the past 42 years and in many forms, the community of Owego has worked together to bring the Strawberry Festival to fruition and make it the spectacle it is now. In its current form, the celebration takes place over 3 days, two venues, and 27 performances.
Ben Goodrich recognized for his service to the community
The Village of Owego recently recognized decades-long volunteer Ben Goodrich following his retirement from the Owego Emergency Medical Service team. Goodrich has volunteered for both the Owego Fire Department and OEMS for most of his life. At the age of 23, Goodrich first joined the Owego Fire Department in 1966....
Dilapidated former IBM campus in Endicott nearing demolition date
As it stands, the IBM campus on McKinley Avenue in Endicott will never be occupied again. It's set for a date with the wrecking ball, pending approval from the state's historic preservation office. The lot has had plenty of interest over the years, but the dilapidated state of the property...
Tioga County Government Services Expo set for June 21
The Tioga County Legislature is hosting the first ever Tioga County Government Services Expo on Friday, June 21. The community is invited to attend the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 70 Delphine Street in Owego, N.Y. The event is free to the public. The Government Services Expo...
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