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YOUR HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER • Volume 37
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FEBRUARY 2022
Little Meadows Businessman Honored for his Service
Last month, the Little Meadows Volunteer Fire Company honored Jeff Kuhr, owner of Whitetails Bar & Grill, for his dedication and service to the fire company and the Little Meadows community. Kuhr is always the first one to offer help and assistance to any project. At an appreciation dinner hosted by the Little Meadows Community Independent Bible Church, Kuhr re-
ceived a plaque from the fire company as recognition of his dedication and service. The plaque reads, “The LMVFC would like to recognize Jeffrey Kuhr for his dedication and service to this organization and the community. Your generosity has been instrumental in making a difference. For this, we humbly say, Thank You.”
Sauerbrey Re-elected County Legislative Chair The Tioga County Legislature held their First Special and Organizational Meeting of 2022 on January 3, 2022. Legislative members elected Martha Sauerbrey as Chair of the Tioga County Legislature for 2022. Sauerbrey has the responsibility of running the day-to-day business of the county as the Chief Elected Official. Legislator Ed Hollenbeck was elected Deputy Chair and Dale Weston 2nd Deputy Chair. Legislator Sauerbrey was elected to the Tioga County Legislature in 2005 and this year marks her ninth consecutive year as the Chair of the Tioga County Legislature. Legislative Chairwoman Sauerbrey commented, “I am deeply honored to be elected as the Chair of the Tioga County Legislature and I look forward to moving us through this pandemic and re-directing our focus towards the future. In 2022, I welcome the opportunity to work with our three newly elected Legislators.
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The Tioga County Legislature also welcomed and swore-in three new Legislator members; Legislator W. Jake Brown, District 4; Legislator Ron Ciotoli, Legislator 1; and Legislator Roberts, District 3.
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Local Attorney Adam Schumacher Announces Run for Tioga Co. Judge
Longtime local attorney and lifelong Tioga County resident Adam Schumacher has announced his candidacy for Tioga County Judge in the 2022 election. Schumacher is running to succeed current Judge Gerald Keene, who will be retiring later this year. “I’m a lifelong Republican who was born and raised in Tioga County, and I have three decades of meaningful legal experience that has prepared me well to serve the community I love in this important role,” said Schumacher. “Judge Keene has done an outstanding job as Judge and previously as District Attorney,” added Schumacher. “As a local attorney for 30 years, I’ve practiced in front of him many times and, as a former Assistant District Attorney, I worked alongside of him. There’s no question that Judge Keene’s shoes will be difficult to fill, but I am up to the challenge.” Schumacher manages his own law firm in Owego and has spent over 30 years representing thousands of local families on a wide variety of legal
matters. During this time, he has handled cases in every court within Tioga County, plus courts in many neighboring areas. Beyond his private practice experience, Schumacher worked for many years to deliver justice for crime victims as a prosecutor in the Tioga County District Attorney’s Office. During his time there, he worked on some of the toughest cases that Tioga County has seen, including violent assault, rape, drug dealing, and more. He also has served as a Municipal Attorney for the Town of Tioga. “I have the professional experience, life experience and community commitment that we need in our next County Judge,” added Schumacher. “I’d be honored to earn the trust of the voters to serve in this important role so I can continue to serve our community.” Schumacher was born and raised in Tioga County and has lived there his entire life. He and his wife Lee Ann raised their four grown children (all graduates of Tioga Central School District) locally. The couple lives in Tioga Center.