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Make A Difference Volunteer Fair
The volunteer Fair is an opportunity for persons of all ages who are interested in learning about volunteer opportunities in the Chemung County Area.
Chemung "Meals on Wheels" Celebrates 40 Years
Meals on Wheels of Chemung County is celebrating a big birthday. Friday, volunteers and local big wigs gathered to celebrate the organization's 40th anniversary.
Thanksgiving Event at the Chemung Valley History Museum
In honor of Thanksgiving the Chemung Valley History Museum will present T is for Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 21.
Voters Approve Chemung Co. Library Dist. Budget
Voters in Chemung County approved next year's Chemung County Library District budget by a wide margin.
Last year at this time, Americans couldn't wait to go the polls and vote. In fact, millions didn't, choosing to vote absentee, by mail or in advance of Election Day.
Elmira projects get boost from federal stimulus money
A new sprinkler system for Flannery Apartments. Work study money for Elmira College students.
Tioga talks turkey in community
Tioga Downs Racetrack and Casino, and the Southern Tier Harness Horsemen's Association are teaming up to help out families in need during the holiday season through the Food Bank of the Southern Tier.
Chemung report outlines difficulties many children face, agency efforts to make things better
Many children living in Chemung County face serious problems despite the best efforts of the agencies that deal with them every day.
YWCA named new partner for Chemung Human Relations Commission
The Chemung County Human Relations Commission, struggling to meet the community's needs in these tough economic times, has taken on a new partner agency but 'we still face many challenges,' its chairman said Tuesday.
State Archives helps locals manage records
Local governments and school districts in Tompkins and Schuyler counties have been awarded records management grants from the New York State Archives.
Flood insurance help offered by Chemung County
The Chemung County Planning Department has announced it offers both technical and informational assistance to municipalities and their residents who qualify for flood insurance premium reductions.
Rochester Institute of Technology manufacturing center visits Corning
CORNING -- Armed with a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Rochester Institute of Technology's Center for Integrated Manufacturing Studies, known as CIMS, is criss-crossing the state to market its services to the troubled manufacturing sector.
Gov. David Paterson must feel like the Grim Reaper to New Yorkers. Amid one of the state's worst financial crises and facing a budget deficit estimated at $3 billion, he has, in the last few weeks, ordered a 10 percent cut in state agency's budgets and, last Thursday, further cuts to schools, local governments and health care.
Chemung elections board extends hours
The Chemung County Board of Elections at 378 S. Main St. in Elmira will extend office hours to registered voters who wish to obtain an absentee ballot for the Nov.
Eye care for Medicaid patients moves to new location
For the past year, licensed optician Michelle Courtright has provided eyeglass services to Medicaid recipients at the Samaritan Center in Elmira.
Hydro-fracturing gas drilling into the natural gas-rich Marcellus Shale may mean big bucks for landowners and gas companies, but it also could cost large sums to taxpayers, if local governments end up shouldering the burden of environmental monitoring.
Public Input Needed for Updated Chemung Co. Transportation Plan
In order to keep federal transportation funds for our local highways, roads, bridges, and trails, the local transportation council is updating its plan and asking for your input.