USDA launches loan assistance tool
FINGER LAKES – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new online tool to help farmers and ranchers better navigate the farm loan application process.
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second half, the Mustangs’ showed a strong defense, with Reed Bouchard, Jaxson Enos, David Young and Bryant Van Housen each making nine tackles, Bouchard also recovering a fumble. The win earned Attica a spot in the Class C Finals against East Rochester/Gananda, who entered the tournament as the 4th-seed, winning a close 22-21 upset win over the first-seeded LeRoy in their Semifinal game.
Read MorePlease return borrowed items to First Aid Closet
YATES COUNTY -- The Dresden Methodist Church First Aid Closet needs your help. As we are recovering from COVID, items borrowed during 2020 and 2021 have not been coming back after they are no longer needed.
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ELMIRA -- Molly Campo, of Penn Yan, NY, was one of 22 students recently inducted in the Elmira College chapter of Phi Eta Sigma, the International Honor Society rewarding first-collegiate-year scholarship.
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To submit Upcoming Events, email News@Chronicle-Express.com, or mail to 138 Main St., Penn Yan, NY 14527 NOVEMBER 9 Family Research Support Group: Caring for Gravestones Wednesday, Nov. 9, 4 p.m. on Zoom - Learn from others and share your own tips and stories from your genealogical journeys in this ongoing, participant-driven program. This month, we will learn some facts and care techniques for gravestones from the Association for Gravestone Studies. Use this link to register: http://bit.ly/ PYPLfam. Hosted by Penn Yan Public Library.
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Investments in ‘Quality of Life’ will pay us back
Yates County Legislators unanimously agreed to pledge $2 million for the construction of the field house at the Yates Community Center If things go according to plan, by this time next year a 35,000 sq. ft.
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Veterans Day Service
PENN YAN - Master Sergeant, US Air Force, Retired Greg Disbrow will be the featured speaker at this year’s Veterans Day commemoration to be held at the Johnson-Costello Post #355, American Legion, 2001 Himrod Road, Penn Yan. In keeping with tradition and in memory of the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I, the program will begin at 11 am on the 11th day of the 11th month of the year. Veterans Day was known as Armistice Day from the end of World War I until it was changed to Veterans Day in 1954.
Read MoreFlu season may impact Red Cross blood supply
FINGER LAKES — The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to give now and help fight the potential impact of seasonal illnesses and a potentially severe flu season on the blood supply. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention predicts a serious spread of flu this year and is already reporting an early spike in cases in several states.
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Himrod • Nov. 16, 12:30 - 6 p.m., Himrod Fire Department, 3530 Himrod Road Penn Yan • Nov.
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Yates County ECO Crain ‘Officer of the Year’
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) Josh Crain was honored with the Wildlife Officer of the Year Award from the Shikar-Safari Club International.
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