P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-4-22
Several Area fire departments responded earlier this afternoon to a structure fire at 15598 State Route 8 in Masonville. Firefighters from Masonville, Sidney, Sidney Center, Deposit, Franklin & Bainbridge responded, The 2 story building was fully involved, State Route 8 was closed near the scene, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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State Attorney General Letitia James is warning residents to be careful as they try to help the Ukrainian people under the Russian invasion. James said that New Yorkers should be extra careful if they are solicited by email, she urged people to go directly to that charity’s website to find out more about them, donate to charities you are familiar with and If you suspect an organization is a scam, contact the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau at complaints@ag.ny.gov.
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Steuben County Judge Patrick McAllister said Thursday that New York’s 2022 federal and state elections will proceed as a the court weighs the constitutionality of Congressional and state Senate district maps passed by the Democratic-led Legislature this year. The judge heard arguments for a lawsuit launched by a group of voters who believe the maps are biased, Judge McAllister said that both sides will bring in expert witnesses March 14th to figure out if gerrymandering occurred.
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The Out of The Woodwork Players will be presenting the comedy “Always A Bridesmaid” at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater March 18th, 19th & 20th, Players Spokesperson Denise Marshal explains:
(Denise Marshall 3-4-22)
The Show will be at 7:30 Friday & Saturday Nights & 2:00 Pm Sunday, tickets will be available at the door, they can also be reserved by calling 563-2582.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-4-22
Chenango Arts Council’s annual Chenango Student Art Show will take place starting today through March 31st, it will open with a reception and awards ceremony beginning at 5:30 pm, today. The show award have First, Second and Honorable Mention places in various categories & 2 scholarships will be awarded for Chenango County seniors intending to pursue a degree in the Arts. The exhibit will be displayed in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries, located at the Chenango Arts Council, 27 West Main Street, Norwich.
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The Jericho Arts Council will have the Popular “Corvettes Doo Wop Revue” Saturday Night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, spokesman Phil Wade said that advance tickets sales have been brisk:
(Phil Wade 3-4-22)
More information about Saturday Nights Show at 7:00 PM, or upcoming shows can be found at jerichoarts.com.
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6 year old Trinity O’Connor of Sidney passed away Tuesday following a battle with cancer throughout her young life, Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 PM today, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main St. Sidney. There will be a Sidney Warrior Community Send Off with Firetrucks & a Motorcycles brigade beginning at 9:00 AM on Saturday. Community Members are invited to line the procession route from the Landers Funeral Chapel, up West Main Street, to Delaware Avenue to the Old Amphenol Parking Lot. All Motorcycle Rides are welcome to take part in the “O’Connor Strong” Motorcycle ride to Earlville & back, following the community procession.
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