P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-29-22
The Norwich Theater Company & the Chenango Arts Council presents “Once Upon A Mattress” this weekend, with the 1st performance tonight in Norwich, Mary Beth Miller of the Chenango Arts Council comments:
(Mary Beth Miller 7-29-22)
The performances will all be at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich.
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US Senator Chuck Schumer announced Thursday that a federal bill designed to bolster semiconductor manufacturing passed in the House of Representatives after passing in the U.S. Senate Wednesday. The bill would allow the United States to better compete with international rivals & keep technology jobs in America, the . Schumer said that the White Pine and the Marcy nano center In New York, should greatly benefit after President Biden signs the bill.
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The National Weather Service investigators confirmed an EF 2 tornado Thursday Morning in Western NY. Investigators determined that the tornado touched down in the Town of Java in Wyoming County, for about 20 minutes, with winds of 115 miles per hour, it traveled 10 miles and had a width was 200 yards. A barn was destroyed but none of the livestock were injured.
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The State DEC announced that the beach at Glimmerglass State Park on Otsego Lake has been closed for swimming due to a Harmful Algae Bloom. DEC officials said that other beaches on the lake at 3 Mile Point, and Fairy Springs remain open, but are being monitored.
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The Sidney Police Department & State Police, participated Thursday in the “Go for the Gold” event at the Dunkin Donuts Location at the Speedway convenience store at State Route 7 and 8. This fund raising event benefits the Special Olympics of New York, the local effort raised $1,967 for the athletes of the Special Olympics.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-29-22
The 1st Chenango County Wine, Beer, and Food Festival presented by Commerce Chenango Tourism will be held Saturday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich from 11 am. to 7 pm. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 7-29-22)
More information is available at Chenangowbffest.com, or on their Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages.
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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold another Walking Tour Saturday. Bob Brzozowski and Lorraine Tyler lead a tour of the Walnut Street Historic District, This tour will meet at 4pm at the Wilber Mansion on Ford Avenue. Parking is available in the nearby Dietz Street Parking Lot.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today, from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM, at the Quality Inn, on State Route. To donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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