P.M. NEWS Friday 12-15-23
SFCU and The Impact Project of Greene announced a partnership that will see up to $300,000 in loans funded to support low income residents of the tri-counties of Chenango, Delaware and Otsego that fall under ALICE guidelines. SFCU Sr. Vice President Andrew Smith explains:
(Andrew Smith 12-15-23)
The Impact Project Executive Director Jim Willard explained that the Impact Project started about 20 years ago and they are able to do about 8 projects a year on average, there is an application process to follow:
(Jim Willard 12-15-23)
The process starts with the application at theimpactprojectgreene.org.
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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced his constituent service team will hold mobile office hours from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm on Wednesday, December 20 at the Town of Oneonta Town Hall. This comes after a home exploded in Oneonta, killing 1 person, injuring others, and damaging neighboring homes. Constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Congressman Molinaro’s office to get assistance with issues they are facing.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Office Patrols, State DOT and volunteer firefighters responded to a tractor trailer fire on I-81 southbound between Exit 7 & Exit 6 in the Town of Chenango early Thursday morning, traffic was diverted to 1 lane for the clean up & investigation, the trailer contained frozen food, no tickets were announced & no injuries were reported.
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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County announced that they have extended their ‘100 for HOPE’ Raffle. Tickets are $100 each, Prizes are $1500 cash, $1000 cash or a Quilt from Sew Sewcial. The drawing will be December 29, 2023.Call 607-334-3556.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-15-23
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Franklin today from 12:30 pm. – 5:30 pm., at the Franklin Fire Department. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-redcross.
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Hill City Celebrations is hosting the annual Festival of Lights in Neahwa Park starts Saturday through January 1st, spokesperson Gabby Argo explains:
(Gabby Argo 12-15-23)
Argo said that on New Year’s Eve, the celebration will return to the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center with free entertainment and refreshments for the whole family from 5 pm. to 8:30 pm. more information is available at hillcitycelebrations.com or follow Hill City Celebrations on Facebook.
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The Sidney American Legion annual Kids Christmas Party will be held Saturday, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm, at 22 Union Street in Sidney. The Year’s Christmas Party will feature Santa and a Magic Show that will start at approximately 11:00 am, Goodie bags and a free hot dog and beverage will be available.
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The ABC Holiday Benefit will be held Saturday, @ 2:00 pm at the Bainbridge Guilford High School. Non-perishable food donations will be collected for Bainbridge & Sidney food pantries.
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The Community Band will perform at the Sidney Community Cultural Center this Sunday from 2:00 – 3:00 pm, the Center is located at 1 Bridge Street, Sidney
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office will participate in the next Shop with a Cop event tomorrow. 36 children were selected by area school district to participate, they will shop with Deputies, officers from the Cooperstown & Oneonta Police Departments & SUNY Oneonta Police tomorrow.
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