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Allegany County Participates in DEA’s National Take Back Day
This past Saturday, April 26 from 10am to 2pm the Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. (ACASA), the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, Cuba and Wellsville Police and Volunteer Fire Departments, and Partners for Prevention in Allegany County (PPAC)…
Read MoreFillmore Teen Participates in Earth Day Youth Summit Focused on Tobacco Litter
More than one billion people in 200 countries around the world will celebrate Earth Day on April 22. Reality Check teens started the celebration early by participating in a 3-day Earth Day Summit in Niagara Falls from April 13-15. The Summit, a…
Read More39th Alcohol Awareness Month
This April marks the 39th Annual Alcohol Awareness Month, sponsored by the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) since 1987. Alcohol-Free Weekend has traditionally been observed the first weekend in April, which was April 4-6. This is a…
Read MoreLocal Author Writing Books that Kids Find Fun
Hello there! My name is Noah Merritt, author of the children’s books ‘Gruntbrush Goes to Town’ and ‘Gruntbrush Finds a Friend’ Who is Gruntbrush? That’s hard to explain, but simply put, he’s our protagonist. Not a hero perse, but he…
Read MoreAn Autism Advocate and a Spiritual Journey
So, to break the ice I’m going to say I’m a very language abled Autistic young adult male. I’ve struggled with it a lot, but I’ve also accomplished a lot. My very first big accomplishment was receiving my high school…
Read MorePreventing Youth Gambling: Raising Awareness During Problem Gambling Awareness Month
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, an important time to highlight the risks associated with gambling, especially among young people. While gambling may seem like harmless entertainment, it can lead to serious financial, emotional, and psychological consequences, particularly for adolescents…
Read MoreWorld Teen Mental Health Awareness Day
World Teen Mental Wellness Day is annually celebrated on March 2nd. The day aims to raise awareness around mental health struggles that a teenager may face. For some background about this day, Hollister Co. which is a clothing brand, founded…
Read MoreFree Life Saving Resources Offered to Community
Wellsville –Each year, more than 112,000 Americans die from overdose. A University of Kentucky College of Social Work surveyed 2,072 adults, in which almost half stated they knew someone who died of an overdose. Each one of these deaths leaves…
Read MoreNational Mentoring Month
National Mentoring Month is a campaign dedicated to recognizing mentoring and the impact it can have on people’s lives. Whether it’s developing employees, supporting young people, or inspiring and preparing college students, mentoring enables people to unleash their full potential…
Read MoreJanuary is National Birth Defects Awareness Month
January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month, with “Every Journey Matters” as this year’s theme. According to information from the New York State Office of Cannabis Management website at cannabis.ny.gov, one critical area to consider is that of avoiding harmful…
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