🌱 Why did seven Afton volunteer firefighters walk away at once?
Good day Afton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why did seven Afton volunteer firefighters walk away at once?
- How Afton’s Crimson Knights dominated Franklin in a high-scoring doubleheader
Also on today's calendar: LA TRAVIATA - An Opera by Verdi and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
- Saturday: Cloudy and warmer, temps: high: 77, low: 38.
- Sunday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 45 and low of 27 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Afton Volunteer Fire Department faces changes after resignations (wbng.com) — Afton’s volunteer fire department is scrambling to adjust after at least seven firefighters recently resigned, prompting tough questions from residents at a packed fire commission meeting. Former members cited internal conflicts and concerns with leadership, while current officials say they’re now looking to recruit new volunteers to maintain emergency coverage for the town. 
• Afton Softball Picks Up Two Wins Against Franklin (evesun.com) — Afton softball fans have plenty to cheer about after the Crimson Knights swept a resumed doubleheader against Franklin, scoring double digits in both games behind dominant pitching from Jenna Wilson and strong hitting throughout the lineup. Now 4-1 on the season, the team heads to Bainbridge-Guilford this afternoon for a MAC league showdown that keeps their early momentum rolling.
📸 Around Afton
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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LA TRAVIATA - An Opera by Verdi
Broome County Forum Theatre, 236 Washington St, Binghamton
3:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Delaware Academy at Afton
29 Academy St , Afton
8:30 pm -
Owego Free Academy Varsity Softball @ Sidney
95 W Main St , Sidney
8:30 pm -
Delaware Academy Varsity Softball @ Afton
29 Academy St , Afton
8:30 pm -
“OLD HICKORY PICKOREE” ANTIQUE & CAR SHOW
Old Hickory Antique Center , Yaleville Rd , 109 County Rd 38 , Bainbridge
10:00 am
Monday April 27
Saturday May 9
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Chenango Forks Varsity Softball @ Windsor Central
Windsor Central High School , 1191 NY-79 , Windsor
5:30 pm -
Joker Run/Walk
YFC Teen Center , 16 Watson St , Unadilla
11:30 am -
Delaware Academy Varsity Baseball @ Bainbridge-Guilford
18 Juliand St , Bainbridge
8:30 pm -
Waverly Varsity Softball @ Windsor Central
Windsor Central High School , 1191 NY-79 , Windsor
5:00 pm -
Leslie Mendelson
6 On the Square , 6 Lafayette Park , Oxford
7:30 pm -
Susquehanna Valley JV Softball @ Windsor Central
Windsor Central High School , 1191 NY-79 , Windsor
5:00 pm -
Mon June 15 | Bainbridge, NY | 6:00 PM
General Clinton Park , 2518 NY-7 , Bainbridge
6:00 pm -
2026 Summer Youth Retreat: “Discovering Dzogchen: Free Summer Dharma Immersion for Young Adults
618 Buddha Hwy , Sidney Center
5:00 pm
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Tuesday April 21
Tuesday April 28
Saturday May 2
Wednesday May 6
Monday June 15
Saturday June 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Raymond Corporation posted a job opening for Welder - 1st Shift in Greene. Apply here.
- Stewart's Shops posted a job opening for Shop Care/Janitorial in Oxford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Afton here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sidney
- Police Arrest Pair For Stealing From Elderly In Chenango County (981thehawk.com)
Greene
- S-E Flag Football Defeats Greene (evesun.com)
- NY weather: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Greene and Ulster counties Wednesday night (silive.com)
- Mirabito Begins Renovations on New York C-Store (cstoredecisions.com)
Tompkins
- Cornell Cooperative Extension Receives $174.5K Grant to Update 4-H Facilities (cornellsun.com)
- Ithaca Native Nate Hilgartner Brings Abortion Drama 'No Choice' to Cinemapolis (ithaca.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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