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DECEMBER 2023
Volume 38
Number 12
OWEGO IS OPEN FOR CHRISTMAS - Owego’s Lights on the River celebration returned to the Village of Owego on Friday, December 1, 2023. This year’s Lights on the River started with the turning on of the village’s holiday lights, and ended with a fireworks display at 8:30 pm. Pictured above: snowflake lights on the Court Street Bridge in downtown Owego (File photo).
O’Tannebaum at Tioga Historical Museum
The Tioga County Historical Society’s 21st annual O’Tannenbaum Holiday Showcase and fundaiser is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at the Tioga Historical Society’s Museum at 110
Front Street in Owego. The last day of O’Tannenbaum is Saturday, December 16. For more information, call the museum at 607-687-2460.
Kids Can Call Santa 625-HOHO Although he is very busy this time of year, the Apalachin Lions Club has persuaded Santa Claus to take phone calls for three nights in early December. Santa has been happy to do this for the children in the area for many years and is looking forward to again talking to his many young friends so he will know what they want for Christmas. To talk to Santa call 607-625-HOHO (607-625-4646) between 6 PM and 8 PM on December 4th, 5th, or 6th.
President & CEO of Tioga State Bank Elected to Federal Home Loan Bank of NY Board of Directors
Spencer, NY -- Robert M. Fisher, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tioga State Bank (TSB), has been elected by the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) to serve on the FHLBNY's Board as a Member Director representing New York State for a four-
year term of office. He will hold that position from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2027. The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York is a Congressionally chartered, wholesale Bank. The FHLBNY’s mission is to provide members with reliable liquidity in support of housing and local community development. It is part of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, a national wholesale banking network of 11 regional, stockholder-owned banks. As of September 30, 2023, the FHLBNY serves 334 financial institutions in New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Tioga State Bank provides financial services to the Southern Tier of New York State and Northern Pennsylvania with eleven conveniently located offices in Broome, Tioga, Chemung, and Tompkins counties. The bank’s website address is www.tiogabank.com and phone number is 1-888-303-4872. Equal Housing Lender. Member FDIC.