Citizen Advocates of Malone & Joshua House of Sidney announced a new partnership that will ensure that individuals with variety of abilities achieve the life of their choosing. Joshua House Executive Director Delsa McEwan said that there will be no adverse changes to the Sidney facilities:
(Delsa McEwan 9-10-19)
Joshua House currently operates 4 homes, the partnership allows their programs to overcome the financial realities from shrinking reimbursements, by tapping into the efficiencies and depth of resources Citizen Advocates has to offer. The new partnership will be completed by January 1st of 2020; more information is available at citizenadvocates.net & joshhouse.com
————————————————————–
Afton Central School’s Adult & Continuing Education Program is continuing to offer High School Equivalency courses at several area locations, program director June White said that there is new program regarding the Math portion of the program:
(June White 9-10-19)
More information about the program is available at 639-2811.
———————————————————-
The Chenango County Department of Public Works will close County Road 29, between the Bryant / Dilly Hill Road Intersection and Lake Road, in the Town of New Berlin tomorrow, for the replacement of a large culvert. The road is expected to be closed for 1 to 2 days, the traveling public shall be asked to seek alternative routes. Local traffic shall be allowed to and from their homes. More information is available at 337-1710.
——————————————-
Commerce Chenango, Chobani and Preferred Mutual are co-sponsoring the 4th annual Trail Run on the trails in the state lands of Pharsalia Forest on Sunday September 29th. Entry forms can be obtained at Commerce Chenango, 15 South Broad Street, Norwich, by E-Mail to register@chenangony.org, or by calling 334-1400. The deadline to register is September 23rd.
—————————————————
The Next Chenango County rabies clinic will be held this evening in Smyrna. The clinic will run from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the Smyrna Fire Station, for dogs, cats & Domesticated Ferrets.
———————————————-
Governor Cuomo directed the State Department of Health to take a series of measures to address Vaping:
(Cuomo 9-10-19)
The Governor announced that the new legislation to ban flavored e-cigarettes will be addressed to the new legislature in January.
——————————————-
The State DOT will hold a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 17, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Bainbridge Town Hall, to provide details about plans to improve the pavement condition on State Route 206 from Case Road in the town of Bainbridge to the bridge over the Susquehanna River in the village of Bainbridge. The meeting will begin with a formal presentation at 6 p.m. followed by a question and answer session with DOT representatives. The project is scheduled to begin in the 2020 construction season and take one and a half seasons to complete.
————————————————
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 63-year-old Steve Luscomb of Downsville, Friday for Driving while Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Failure to Keep Right, Unsafe Tire, and Refusal to take a Breath Test. This arrest followed a property damage accident on State Highway 8 in the Town of Masonville. Luscomb was arraigned in Masonville Town Court and was released on his own recognizance. Luscomb is scheduled to appear in the Town of Masonville Court at a later date.
————————————————
The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will hold a Special Meeting at 5:30 PM, at the Bill Bauer Community Center. The Purpose of the meeting is to update the Chamber & Steering Committee Members regarding the Village beautiful Market & other event items.
———————————————–