Southern Tier Life: Civics 101
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Feb 252 min read
Southern Tier Civics Voices
Chemung County 10th District Legislator Martin Chalk shares why he decided to jump into politics and run for office in 2015 at age 70.
Jun 27, 20233 min read
Southern Tier Voices
A Troy, PA. parent created a story time for her public library that was welcome until she chose the wrong book.
Jun 26, 20232 min read
Southern Tier Voices
Jeffrey Aaron is running for Elmira City Council, and he wants residents to know why he's running for public office.
Nov 28, 20223 min read
Southern Tier Voices: I’m Scared, But Still I Rally
An area resident shares her concerns about attending local rallies and why she thinks it's important to overcome them.
Oct 13, 20221 min read
Southern Tier Voices: Effective Legislators Listen
Ed Bond, who's running for Chemung County Legislature, shares an experience he observed with a former respected local legislator.
Aug 18, 20222 min read
Southern Tier Voices: I Was A Perfect Mom
Shelley MacPherson reflects on her role as a mother and the lessons she's learning from watching her daughter raise twin boys.
Jul 22, 20223 min read
A Letter From a Tree
Jim Pfiffer loves trees. Even claims to speak to them. Here he shares a letter from a tree about climate change.
Jul 12, 20224 min read
Southern Tier Voices with Mary Joan Glanton
Southern Tier resident Mary Joan Glanton reflects on recent gun control efforts and balancing our rights and responsibilities as Americans.
Jun 9, 20224 min read
Southern Tier Voices with Jim Pfiffer
Outdoor and nature enthusiast Jim Pfiffer remembers the Flood of 1972, and shares how we can protect the Chemung River AND our communities.
Jun 1, 20223 min read
Southern Tier Voices with Hannah Jones
SUNY CCC Professor Hannah Jones shares why it's important to use pronouns, and some tips on getting started if you're confused.
May 19, 20225 min read
Southern Tier Voices: Recognizing National Police Week: May 15-21, 2022
Retired Elmira Police Officer David Holmes reflects on his career in law enforcement and some of the issues current law enforcement faces.
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