Autism support group to meet
FORT PLAIN — The Fort Plain Autism Support Group meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month. Details of disabilities, therapy and support systems for families of disabled and autistic children are discussed. The next meeting will be Sept. 17 with speaker Layna Maher who will speak on “Steps to Successful Special Education.” Parents, guardians, family members, teachers and students are welcome. The group meets at the Fort Plain United Methodist Church at 30 Center St. and Lydius Street. For more information, call 657-9619.
» Full StoryMayfield fire district members to meet
MAYFIELD — The Mayfield Fire District monthly meeting will be conducted at 6: 30 p.m. Tuesday at the Municipal Building.
Amsterdam to host walk for animals
AMSTERDAM — On Oct. 4, the city will host a Walk for Farm Animals to benefit Farm Sanctuary.
Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the walk to start at 2 p.m. at the Walter Elwood Museum, 300 Guy Park Ave.
Sheriff assigns school safety officer
JOHNSTOWN — Fulton County Sheriff Thomas J. Lorey is reminding area motorists to use extra caution when traveling near school zones.
» Full StoryMayfield offices closed Tuesday
MAYFIELD — The Mayfield town offices will be closed Tuesday for primary day.
» Full StoryYMCA announces wellness director
JOHNSTOWN — The new Fulton County YMCA, 213 Harrison St., announced in a news release the appointment of Sheldon Howard as its new health & wellness director.
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