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Everwild Land Trust receives state funding

The Everwild Land Trust has received a $99,212 state Stewardship and Resource Management Grant. The state DEC recently awarded $2.7 million to 45 not-for-profit land trusts across the state. The funding, made available through the Conservation Partnership Program, will support 56 projects designed to support land trusts and their ongoing work. “This year marks the 22nd round of Conservation Partnership Program grants, demonstrating New York’s commitment to supporting Land Trusts in their important work,” said Amanda Lefton, state DEC commissioner. “Partnerships with land ...

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North Harmony Senior Citizens To Meet Oct. 19 STOW - The North Harmony Senior Citizens will meet at 5 p.m. Oct. 19 for a pot luck dinner. Debby Perry, organizer of the United Senior Council's Santa for Senior's program, will explain the program and solicit donations at Christmas for shut-in seniors. Thirty-nine members and two guests attended the September meeting. Ruth Chase of Prevention Works discussed the Wellness Initiative for Senior Education program, a state-funded six-week program that teaches seniors how to stay healthy and meet new people.The class is interactive with ...

Council learns more about city jail matrons

The Jamestown Police Department is still looking to hire three matrons to fill positions created last year in response to a change in state law. During a recent City Council Public Safety Committee meeting, Councilman Jeremy Engquist, D-At Large and committee chairman, asked what training ...

WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle takes place Friday

An entertaining event that supports people with disabilities returns when the 10th Mark Pacheco WOW Fund Lip Sync Battle is held Friday, Oct. 16. The battle takes place at the Celoron Legion, located at the corner of Fairmount and Jackson avenues. The doors will open at 6 p.m., and the show ...

Johnny’s Lunch celebrates 90th anniversary with sale, crowds

Road construction on Fairmount Avenue didn't deter fans of Johnny’s Lunch from joining the owners in celebrating the eatery’s 90th birthday. In 1936, Johnny and Minnie Colera opened a restaurant at 966 Fairmount Ave. to create a business that would support their growing and budding ...