Chemung News

Volunteers are the lifeblood of most not-for-profit agencies, and several local organizations hope to get a transfusion this week.

It was a historic day in Horseheads as a marker was unveiled that represented a part of the Chemung Canal built in the 1800a s. About 30 people came out for the unveiling of the historical sign.

The volunteer Fair is an opportunity for persons of all ages who are interested in learning about volunteer opportunities in the Chemung County Area.

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.

In honor of Thanksgiving the Chemung Valley History Museum will present T is for Thanksgiving on Saturday, November 21.

Chemung County Library District voters on Tuesday voted 3,466-2,154 to approve a $2.4 million budget for 2010 that carries a 1.18 percent tax-levy increase, unofficial results show.

Voters in Chemung County approved next year's Chemung County Library District budget by a wide margin.

The Diabetes Action Group will present the eighth annual Diabetes Fair Nov. 16 at the Chemung County Health Center Assembly Room.

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.

A new sprinkler system for Flannery Apartments. Work study money for Elmira College students.

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.

Many children living in Chemung County face serious problems despite the best efforts of the agencies that deal with them every day.

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.

Local governments and school districts in Tompkins and Schuyler counties have been awarded records management grants from the New York State Archives.

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.

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.

Chemung County health officials are asking parents to look out for consent forms to come from from school with their children for the H1N1 vaccine.

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.

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.

For the past year, licensed optician Michelle Courtright has provided eyeglass services to Medicaid recipients at the Samaritan Center in Elmira.