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DECEMBER 2024
Volume 39
Lights on the River - December 6 The holiday spirit will sparkle in Tioga County on Friday, December 6, as historic Owego celebrates Lights on the River from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
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Tioga State Bank Receives National Recognition
It’s an evening of fun and merriment, live entertainment, food, shopping, holiday lights, and the evening ends with a fireworks display over the river.
O’Tannebaum at Tioga Historical Museum
The Tioga County Historical Society’s 22nd 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 14. 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 talking with 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 2nd, 3rd, or 4th.
For the seventh consecutive year, Tioga State Bank (TSB) has earned national recognition, winning a Best Banks to Work For award from American Banker magazine. TSB was honored for all that their employees do for their customers and communities. TSB President and CEO Robert Fisher stated, “Great banks are defined by exceptional people. I am immensely proud of the hardworking, talented, and dedicated team at TSB and the strong culture we have built together. This continued recognition affirms our team feels supported, appreciated, and recognized. We are committed to our culture and overall mission of making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and
communities.” The Best Banks to Work For program, which was initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group, identifies, recognizes, and honors U.S. banks for outstanding employee engagement and satisfaction. Tioga State Bank, with 100 employees and $547 million in assets, provides financial services to the Southern Tier of New York State and Northern Pennsylvania with eleven conveniently located community offices in Broome, Tioga, Chemung, and Tompkins counties. Tioga State Bank website address is: www.tiogabank.com and phone number is 1-888-303-4872. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.