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Local 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…
Read MoreBack to School: What Schools and Parents Should Know About Vaping and Nicotine Pouches
ith students back in school this month, public health leaders from Tobacco-Free CCA say it’s important to be aware of the risks of vaping, as well as a new nicotine product called nicotine pouches. Many users say they’re a safer…
Read MoreACASA Celebrating 50 Years of Service to Allegany County.
The Allegany Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, Inc. (ACASA) is celebrating its 50th year in service to Allegany County. The agency was established in 1973 as an information and referral service for residents of Allegany County. Since then, the…
Read MoreMarijuana Extracts: THC Concentrates
Shatter, wax, honeycomb, oil, crumble, sap, budder, and pull-and-snap are some of the nicknames for cannabis extracts. According to the 2019 Street Drugs Identification Guide, an anonymous undercover DEA informant told a news outlet, “There is no weed out there…
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