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Southern Tier Voices with Mary Joan Glanton
Southern Tier resident Mary Joan Glanton reflects on recent gun control efforts and balancing our rights and responsibilities as Americans.
Jul 12, 20224 min read


A Note from Managing Editor Catherine White
Find out what's new on the Southern Tier Life website in July from Managing Editor Catherine White.
Jul 8, 20223 min read


Southern Tier Literary Life: Thoughts on America
Poet Aleathia Drehmer shares her thoughts on America in prose and poetry, during this month of recognizing U.S. independence.
Jul 8, 20223 min read


Yes, bears do poop in the woods, and you will too if you meet one and piss it off
It’s summer! That means more bear sightings for folks who enjoy the outdoors. Humorist Jim Pfiffer has tips on how to handle an encounter.
Jul 3, 20224 min read


Vibing with Cat White
This month's Vibe celebrates Larry Kramer, an iconic activist that used anger to save lives.
Jun 30, 20224 min read


Corning’s Card Carrying Books & Gifts
Card Carrying Books & Gifts is celebrating 5 years of good reads, great gifts, and community and civic service in Corning.
Jun 29, 20223 min read


From Flood Water to Scotch and Water
Elmira humorist Jim Pfiffer shares recollections of the GOOD times the 1972 flood brought to the Southern Tier. like new job opportunities.
Jun 26, 20224 min read


Minding Your Business: Kaleidoscope Studios
Kaleidoscope Studios helps amateur and professional musicians of all ages produce the music they've always dreamed of.
Jun 22, 20222 min read


Discipline, and Action
Bath poet Kidd Williams closes out her poetry column series reflecting on where her hero's journey has led her and what's next.
Jun 21, 20226 min read


Coming Home
Bath poet Kidd Williams shares her journey of self actualization and gaining peace in her own skin.
Jun 21, 20225 min read


ExPats: Being Bianca
Ronnie Gallant was a military kid who found himself while attending Elmira College, and created a fabulous form of self-expression, Bianca.
Jun 21, 20226 min read


Saying goodbye to my best friend
Elmira writer Jim Pfiffer shares loving memories of his best friend and bestest girl, Sammy in this week's column.
Jun 19, 20225 min read
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