Memorial Day

The Village of Owego is just one of many communities throughout our country that will remember our veterans this weekend, with visits to memorials to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice to give us our freedoms.

Returning traditions provide an opportunity to reflect on all that has transpired over the past year when the COVID-19 pandemic was just unfolding.

Governor Andrew Cuomo is announcing beaches and pools in New York State are clear to open.

Broome County Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Services to open boating at Dorchester Park early.

Pennsylvania is lifting all its capacity restrictions put into place last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Memorial Day.

Memorial Day has still had some parade and ceremony in a number of Southern Tier communities, in spite of a ban on large gatherings of people.

Chenango Valley State Park is among those locations in New York where the state is opening beaches with restrictions for the Memorial Day weekend.

Owego and Tioga County will honor fallen heroes privately at home with no Memorial Day downtown parade.

Before you go crazy tagging every veteran you know on social media to wish them a Happy Memorial Day, you need to read this. Seriously, trust us on this one.

Johnson City Memorial Day events will be rescheduled for a joint Memorial/ Veterans Day in November.