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Nation Takes Notice of Wyoming County’s Suicide Rate
Some national media outlets have taken notice and are genuinely confused about where the highest suicide rate, per capita, is. You expect major overdose deaths in places with high populations that sit at major international crossroads — Los Angeles, New York, various Texas border cities. But in Wyoming? Middle-of-nowhere...
Nation Takes Notice of Wyoming County’s Suicide Rate
Some national media outlets have taken notice and are genuinely confused about where the highest suicide rate, per capita, is. You expect major overdose deaths in places with high populations that sit at major international crossroads — Los Angeles, New York, various Texas border cities. But in Wyoming? Middle-of-nowhere...
🚧 Update on NY 98 Line Striping Operations in Wyoming County
The time displayed is local to the original 511 traffic site in NewYork. Local motorists are advised to be aware of ongoing line striping operations on NY 98 spanning between the Cattaraugus and Genesee County Line in Arcade, and the Genesee and Wyoming County Line in Attica. The maintenance work involves the re-application of long line pavement markings, and is scheduled to take place from Monday, May 13th, 2024, through Friday, May 17th, 2024. Operations will occur on weekdays only, with work hours set from 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM each day. During this period, all lanes will remain open, but drivers may experience a mobile operation that could cause potential delays. Commuters are requested to exercise caution and account for extra travel time when passing through this section of NY 98 for the duration of the work week.
New Youth Hunting Regulations in Effect: Local Law 1-2024 Now Active
Local Law No. 1 of 2024 was filed with the New York Department of State on May 1, 2024, and has now been published. This law updates youth hunting regulations in New York, extending certain permissions for young hunters.
Upcoming Public Hearing on Redistricting Plans for Allegany County
The Allegany County Board of Legislators has scheduled a public hearing to discuss proposed redistricting plans. The meeting will be held in Room 221 of the County Legislators' Chambers at the County Office Building in Belmont, New York. It is set for May 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.
Shape Your Community: Attend Upcoming Allegany County Redistricting Hearings
Allegany County has scheduled public hearings to discuss the redistricting process. The first hearing will take place at the Allegany County Legislative Chambers, 7 Court Street, Belmont, NY, on May 21, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. Additional hearings are set for June 12, 2024, with sessions at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., to allow more residents to participate.
Baker's dozen run for Wellsville school board. Here are the 13 candidates, budget details
Wellsville Central School District voters will choose from a crowded field of board of education candidates when they go to the polls later this month. The largest school district in Allegany County has 13 candidates seeking three spots on the school board May 21, when voters will also be asked to approve a $36,766,401 budget for the 2024-25 academic year, along with public library and transportation measures. ...
Town planners field comments on biogas, racetrack projects; hear update on Byrne Dairy proposal
An employee of the company that owns and operates the Synergy Biogas manure digesting facility in Wyoming County on Tuesday night downplayed concerns over potential odors from a proposed renewable gas facility at the Genesee Valley Agri-Business Park on the east side of Batavia.Speaking at the Batavia Town Planning Board meeting at the Town Hall on West Main Street Road, Melissa Franklin, technical sales & services representative, responded
Budget, school board election results from Hornell and Wellsville area
Voters Tuesday approved the Hornell City School District's $44.4 million budget by a wide margin. Meanwhile, there was very strong turnout in Wellsville, where a crowded school board field brought voters to the polls in big numbers. Most, but not all, school budgets across the region were approved, as voters across New York...
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