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🌱 Which Owego streets will shut down for Strawberry Festival traffic?

Owego, New York Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Owego! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Owego streets will shut down for Strawberry Festival traffic?
  • What you need to know before Big Boy 4014 reaches Owego today
  • Details on the fatal motorcycle crash at Route 434 in Owego

Also on today's calendar: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in Binghamton! and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Sunday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Owego Police Announce Road Closures Ahead of 2026 Strawberry Festival (wicz.com) — Expect major road closures and parking restrictions in downtown Owego during next week’s Strawberry Festival, starting with Friday evening’s street fair and fireworks. Police detail which streets will close, when parking bans begin, and how Saturday’s expanded detours could affect your usual routes so you can plan ahead and avoid delays.
   

• Owego Readies for Big Boy's ‘Whistle Stop' (owegopennysaver.com) — Owego is bracing for thousands of visitors today as Union Pacific’s Big Boy 4014 steam engine makes a ‘Whistle Stop’ at the historic Erie Railway Depot on South Depot Street. Streets around the tracks are closed from early morning, parking is restricted, and downtown merchants are rolling out special deals, maps, and memorabilia to help residents and visitors enjoy this rare railroad event.
   

• Warren Loza dies in motorcycle crash on State Route 434 (newsline.com) — A Vestal motorcyclist was killed when his Ducati collided with an SUV at the State Route 434 and Forest Hill Road intersection in Owego early June 3. State Police say the SUV failed to see the motorcycle, and legal experts quoted in the piece outline how families can protect their rights after such fatal crashes.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Endicott

  • St. Anthony's Italian Feast Days return to Endicott (binghamtonhomepage.com)
  • 209 Dudley Ave, Endicott, NY 13760 (realtor.com)
  • 2026 New York high school baseball state finals: NYSPHSAA tournament schedule and where to watch (silive.com)

Endwell

Ok Owego! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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