(Alecia O’Neill 9-25-18)
Tickets are available at chenangoarts.org at the Box Office or at 336-ARTS.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation that adds acute pain management to the list of conditions for which medical marijuana can be recommended as an alternative to opioid use. The bill will also allow for substance use disorder treatment providers to recommend medical marijuana to help patients manage underlying pain that contributes to the abuse of substances such as opioids. In order to recommend medical marijuana for pain management, a registered practitioner must determine that the patient’s pain degrades health and functional capability, along with certain other requirements.
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The Chenango County Department of Health and Area Agency on Aging will be hosting their annual Senior Flu Vaccination Clinic for adults age 60 and over Today, from 9:30 to 11:30 AM at the Norwich Family YMCA. The Chenango County Health Department will administer flu shots, and are available to discuss programs and services. The Norwich Police Department will be doing a drug take back where they will collect any old or unused prescription medications for proper disposal. more information call the Chenango County Health Department at 337-1660.
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There will be Red Cross Blood Drives Today in 2 locations. A Walton Blood Drive will be held from 2:00 through 6:00 PM at Pines Brook Church, & another at the The Hancock Central School from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Donors of all blood types are needed, appointments can be made by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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(Phillip Wade 9-13-18)
Tickets can be reserved by calling 288-3882, more information is available at JerichArts.com or at the council’s Facebook page.
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The Main Street Railroad Tracks in Sidney were re-opened Wednesday afternoon, following the conclusion of track work by crews from Norfolk Southern Railroad. Sidney Village crews began milling work on River Street & Division Street this morning.
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Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced the guilty pleas of Joseph Zupnik & Daniel Herman, the former owners and operators of Focus Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Cooperstown, for endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person. Herman and Zupnik’s guilty pleas included admissions that between May 28th and June 1st 2016, they recklessly acted in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of a physically disabled person & failing to provide sufficient staff to provide the necessary care for one Focus resident, including, nutrition, medications, and incontinence care. Zupnik and Herman face sentencing on October 10, 2018.
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Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced her office’s Election Day Hotline, which is available to help troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters at the polls during the statewide primary election today. The Attorney General urges voters experiencing problems or issues at the polls to call the office’s hotline at 800-771-7755 or email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov at any time between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM on Thursday. The hotline will be staffed by attorneys and staff in the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Bureau.
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Governor Cuomo announced more than 200 communities across the state have earned the Clean Energy Community designation, completing more than 1,250 total high-impact clean energy actions. The designation recognizes community leadership in reducing energy use, cutting costs and driving clean energy, all supporting the state’s clean energy goals. More than 450 communities are participating in the Clean Energy Communities initiative and have completed at least one high-impact action
(Heather Brewster 6-8-18)
The event raises money for cancer research, educational programs and services for cancer patients. WCDO will be broadcasting live this evening.
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The 38th annual Algonquin Antique Auto Show will be held this Sunday at General Clinton Park. The event begins at 9:00 AM Sunday; trophies will be awarded in 22 categories.
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The 50th Birthday Weekend Celebration will be celebrated Saturday at the Rogers Environmental Center in Sherburne. Arts & Music will be featured from 3:30 PM into the evening hours, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rogers. More information is available at friendsofrogers.org.
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The Chenango County Airport day will be held Saturday, at the Eaton Airport in Norwich. The event runs from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, starting with a Fly In Breakfast, more information is available on the Eaton Airport Facebook page.