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21 year old Brandon Clark of Cicero was released from a Utica Area Hospital & has officially been charged with 2nd degree murder, for the death of 17 year old Bianca Devins of Utica last weekend.  Clark was remanded to the Oneida County Jail, he is accused of Killing Devins, posting pictures of her body on 4chan & Discord social media sites, discord followers & Clark himself notified police, police found Clark stabbing himself in the neck.  Clark faces court action in Utica City Court next week, Devin’s funeral mass is being held a church in Utica this afternoon.

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Delaware County continues to sell it recyclable at about the same rate as it has over the last several years, County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 7-19-19)

Robb said that China has restricted the importing of recyclables there, Delaware county remains somewhat unaffected by that, as volume out remains the same, however revenue from the recyclables has suffered a significant decline.  Delaware County Residents are still urged to recycle as they have been in the recent past.

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The American Red Cross reports that blood donations this summer are typically low, and all blood types are needed.  A Red Cross blood drive is being held in Sidney Saturday from 7:30 Am to 12:30 PM at the American legion at 22 Union Street.  Appointments to donate can be used with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that there 33rd Annual Golf Classic will be held on August 8th, at the Oneonta Country Club.  Registrations can be accessed at otsegocc.com.

The 2019 edition of National Baseball Hall of Fame Weekend starts today, with the annual Induction Ceremony on Sunday, July 21 at 1:30 PM.  This year’s inductees are the late Roy Halladay, plus Edgar Martinez, Mike Mussina, Mariano Rivera, Harold Baines and Lee Smith at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown.   The complete schedule of events is available at baseballhall.org/hofw.

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The Chenango County Republican Committee’s annual fundraising Lobster fest will be held Sunday at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich.  The event raises funds for Republican running for office in the Chenango County region; more information is available at 334-7693 or 226-3271.

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The Cullman Center announced their “Big Rigs” event to be held at the Center in Sidney Saturday, director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 7-19-19)

The event will be held Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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The Bainbridge Old Time Band will have their next concert tonight at 7:00 PM.  The concert will be held in the Bainbridge Village Green Park, in case of inclement weather, the concert will be moved indoors to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater.

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The band “America” continues their 50th Anniversary Tour Saturday Night with a concert at the Anderson Center at Binghamton University, spokesman Chris Bodnarczuk explains:

(Chris Bodnarczuk 7-19-19)

Tickets & Information is available at Anderson.Binghamton.EDU.

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Today & Tomorrow Morning are the last Opportunities to take advantage of free Medical, Dental, Optical or Veterinary Services by military medical personnel, at the Greater Chenango Cares IRT Event at the Norwich High School.  More information is available at the Greater Chenango Cares Facebook Page.

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The Greater Chenango Cares event, with Military Medical personnel performing medical dental & Veterinary services, will begin at the Norwich High School this Thursday through July 20th.  The Chenango United Way is coordinating volunteer efforts, Spokesperson Elizabeth Monaco comments:

(Elizabeth Monaco 7-9-19)

More information is available at the Greater Chenango Care Facebook page, or by calling the Chenango United Way at 334-8815.

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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that Oneonta Attorney Donald Schwartz has been appointed a part time City Judge.  Schwartz fills the position vacated by the retirement of Judge Richard McVinney, he was sworn in by Mayor Herzig Monday afternoon.

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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their Annual “Looking Back” Car Show & Chicken Barbecue on Saturday August 3rd at their River Street Location.  Spokesman Mark Little explains:

(Mark Little 7-9-19)

Little said that over 50 trophies will be awarded in 13 classes this year.

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The Summer Concert Season at the Anderson Center at the Binghamton University campus has big name performers coming soon.  Spokesman Chris Bodnarczuk comments:

(Chris Bodnarczuk 7-9-19)

Tickets for America on July 20th & Don McLean & Pure Prairie League on August 9th are available at the Anderson center Box office, at Anderson.Binghamton.edu or by calling 777-ARTS.

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Delhi Telephone Company is expanding broadband services into previously unserved or underserved areas, with Internet, Cable TV including HD & DVR & phone services.  Jason Miller of DTC explains:

(Jason Miller 7-9-19)

Miller said that DTC Representatives will be hosting a Meet & Greet with the Sidney center Fire Department Saturday from 11:00 to 2:00 PM, as their services are available in Sidney Center.

State Police arrested 36 year old Joshua Brown of West Monroe, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Troopers responded to County Road 32 in the town of North Norwich for a 1-car accident, they located the vehicle in a corn field with Brown behind the wheel.  Brown was transported to Chenango Memorial Hospital for an evaluation.  An investigation yielded suspected concentrated cannabis, LSD, mushrooms and Marihuana wax.  Brown was arraigned in the town of Norwich court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond.

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The next Delaware County Public Health Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets will be held today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Franklin Fire Hall at 351 Main St. Franklin.   More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old Alexander Dietrich of Hawley, Pennsylvania for DWI and Driving with a BAC greater that 0.08%. The arrest occurred during the course of an investigation of a reported one car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock.  Dietrich was arraigned in the Town of Hancock Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail or $1,000 dollars secured bond pending future court action.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested of a Town of Laurens man found to be in possession of contraband in the Otsego County Correctional Facility.  20 year old Dakota Coffey was charged with Introduction of Dangerous Contraband After he was found in possession of a vape pen containing THC oil hidden on his person while being processed into the Otsego County Jail and it was located later by staff after a search of his housing unit.  Coffey was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick Court where he was released on his own recognizance.

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