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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-15-17

wcdonews — Fri, 15 Sep 2017 18:18:11 +0000

Norwich Police arrested 55-year-old John Stacy of Norwich for Possessing Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child & Failure to register as a Sex Offender. Stacy is accused of possessing pornographic materials containing children under the age of 16 & failing to notify authorities of his social media accounts within the required 10 day period for registered Level 2 sex offenders. Stacy was arraigned in Norwich City Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $50.000 cash bail pending court action on September 19th.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 42 year old Brad Stafford of Sidney Center, on an arrest warrant from the Town of Hancock Court, where he had been charged with 4th degree Grand Larceny. Stafford is accused of stealing more than $1800 from his employer by selling bluestone owned by his employer and retaining the payment it. Stafford was arraigned at the Town of Hancock Court and was released on recognizance on that charge, Stafford was returned to the Delaware County Jail where he is being held on an unrelated matter.
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The Village of Sidney Board of Trustees will hold a special board meeting on Monday, at 7:00 AM in the board room of the Sidney Civic Center. The purpose of this meeting is to approve the grant funding on the Construction of a Full Length Parallel Taxiway for the Sidney Municpal Airport.
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Governor Cuomo signed an executive order prohibiting state agencies and officers from inquiring about or disclosing an individual’s immigration status unless required by law or it is deemed necessary to determine eligibility for a benefit or service. Cuomo also said that law enforcement officers are blocked from seeking immigration status information unless they are investigating illegal criminal activity, which includes when an individual approaches a law enforcement officer seeking assistance, is the victim of a crime, or is witness to a crime.

Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 18 year old Samantha Clipston of Norwich for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. Clipston was arraigned in the City of Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail. The arrest is the result of an ongoing investigation into the sale and possession of Heroin in the City of Norwich. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the City of Norwich Police Department.
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The Annual Unadilla Rotary Autumn Harvest festival will be held this Saturday, with a variety of activites planned, Unadilla Rotary President Robert Knox explains:

(Robert Knox 9-15-17)

The event will be held Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Unadilla Community Field.
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The Tri Town Regional Hospital’s 3rd Annual Health Fair will be held Saturday at Keith Clark Park in Sidney, spokesperson Amy Beveridge explains:

(Amy Beveridge 9-15-17)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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The 8th Annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held Saturday. The parade will begin at 12:00 Noon, more information is available at 369-9494, 369 9074 or 369 4538.
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Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced his annual fundraising Pig Roast, to be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. The event will be held on Sunday September 17th from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM.
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State Senator Fred Akshar will join Town of Bainbridge Supervisor Dolores Nabinger and local leaders today to officially open the Bainbridge Salt Shed. The $100,000 project will now provide protection from weather and erosion for winter road salt, Previously, road salt had to be stored on the bare ground and covered only by a tarp. Akshar will also help introduce Bainbridge Free Library & Town Hall Theatre’s presentation of Jack and the Beanstalk performed by the Tri Cities Opera,
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The American Legion of Bainbridge will hold a Chicken Barbecue Saturday, in front of the Family Dollar Store, North Main Street in Bainbridge, from 1030 AM until all sold out. All proceeds will be used to finance Community programs and services provided by Post 806 in the Bainbridge area.
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On Saturday, Oneonta World of Learning presents its Grand Opening Celebration. In 2015, the Town of Oneonta offered OWL the use of the Fortin House at 167 Youngs Road in Fortin Park. A team of volunteers & contractors transformed the space into a year-round children’s museum. Saturday’s Grand Opening runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM; It is free and open to the public.

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-13-17

wcdonews — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 19:29:13 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Department Investigators and County Probation Officers searched a residence in the Town of Davenport in June, which resulted in the seizure of Marijuana, allegedly belonging to 20-year-old Rumael Soler, who was not home at the time. The Town of Davenport Court issued an Arrest Warrant for Soler, who was arrested Tuesday when he appeared in town of Davenport Court on an unrelated matter. Soler was charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana, & Harassment in connection with a separate incident. Soler was arraigned in the Town of Davenport Court on both charges, and released on his own recognizance, to re-appear in that Court at a later time.
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The Oneonta Police Department reminds area residents to make sure to be safe, with their homes & belongings. Police remind residents to lock up doors and windows of all vehicles and structures, Remove valuable items & cash from vehicles and never leave them in plain site, park in open well-lit areas with good visibility & Call the police if you witness suspicious activity.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Department Investigators and K-9 Ozzie assisted Delaware County Probation Officers with the search of a residence in Walton Monday. 18-year-old Dylan Campbell, who is currently on probation, was arrested, and charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, & Violation of Probation. Campbell was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail, he will appear in the Village of Walton Court at a later time.
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It will be a big season of Entertainment with new & classic favorites coming to Binghamton, according to Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment:

(Tina Niles 9-13-17)

Tickets & more information is available at Broadway in Binghamton.com, Niles said that the annual “Test Drive Your Seat” event will be held at the Forum Theater on September 26th year.
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The Tri Town Regional Hospital’s 3rd Annual Health Fair will be held this Saturday at Keith Clark Park in Sidney, spokesperson Amy Beveridge explains:

(Amy Beveridge 9-13-17)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and was made possible by area sponsors including Amphenol, Cooperstown Medical Transport, SFCU, The Sidney Alumni Association & Tieco Ty-ups of Unadilla.
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Former Syracuse University Collegiate basketball stand outs Roosevelt Bouie & Dale Shackleford visited Springbrook in Oneonta yesterday, to conduct a basketball clinic for the Springbrook Scorpions basketball team. Springbrook COO Seth Haight & Security Mutual Life Insurance COO Bruce Boyea coordinated yesterday’s event, Haight comments:

(Seth Haight 9-13-17)

Bouie & Shackleford were teammates for 3 years at SU in the late 70’s, Bouie made a name for himself for 16 years in the Italian Basketball league, Shackleford played professionally in Italy & Chile after college.
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Sidney Central School District & area law enforcement investigated a social media post with threatening implications early this morning, Sidney Superintendent Bill Christensen explains:

(Bill Christensen 9-13-17)

Christensen said that the Students schedule was maintained, all after school activities went on as planned & they are waiting for the conclusion of the investigation by Police regarding the origin of the original post.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47-year-old Dale Kowatch of Arkville for Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals, the arrest followed a warrant issued by the Town of Middletown Court for Kowatch, he was arraigned and released upon his own recognizance, scheduled to appear before the Town of Middletown Court at a later date.
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The Arc Otsego will host a career fair today from 2:00 to 7:00 PM, at The Arc Otsego at 35 Academy Street in Oneonta. The agency is currently hiring for a variety of positions, including direct support professionals, community service providers, bus drivers, home managers, individual program coordinators and more. There is no appointment necessary, and there will be onsite interviews and childcare available.

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-23-16

wcdonews — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 18:27:01 +0000

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, State Police and the Massachusetts DEA Task Force today announced the indictment of more than 2 dozen people for their roles in an alleged national heroin smuggling ring. The investigation, seized more than 33 kilos of heroin and 2 kilos of Fentanyl worth about $13 Million dollars, plus weapons & vehicles, The operation netted alleged dealers and traffickers in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Arizona, and New Jersey, it is one of the largest heroin seizures ever in New York and is the single largest single seizure in the 46-year history of the state’s Organized Crime Task Force.
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Federal Prosecutors last month announced charges against three members of the Sex Money Murder gang of the Bronx, which included Corey Brown, Josnel Rodriguez & Christopher Canada, for racketeering, firearms charges, & for the murder of Vincent Davis in July of 2012. Rodriguez & Brown were brought into court, but Canada was on the run from law enforcement, until he was apprehended by US Marshals & Oneonta Police in a Division Street Apartment yesterday afternoon. Canada was apprehended without incident & was returned to New York City to face prosecution.
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State Police responded to a car & tractor trailer fatal crash on State Route 90 in the Town of Homer. A 61 year old Cortland man was driving a Subaru southbound, he drifted into the northbound lane and struck a tractor trailer driven by 48 year old Michael Gross of Norwich. Police said that the Subaru spun off the southbound shoulder and came to rest, the tractor trailer crossed over the southbound lanes and came to rest in a swamp, diesel fuel spilled onto the roadway, and the tractor began to burn. The unidentified Cortland man was declared dead at the scene, Gross was transported to Upstate Medical for non-life threatening injuries. The deceased driver’s name is not being released pending family notification.
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Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney will hold their 2nd annual Health Fair tomorrow, which will give the community an opportunity to meet with staff, according to spokesperson Amy Beveridge:

(Amy Beveridge 9-23-16)

The event will be held on the hospital Grounds from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the 43 Pearl Street location.
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A “Tampon Drive” is being held at the House of Consignment in Unadilla tomorrow, & the Price of admission to the event is a box of Tampons: Store owner Kirsty Roefs comments:

(Kirsty Roefs 9-23-16)

All Items in the House of Consignment will be 20% OFF, & there will be many activities scheduled at the 214 Main Street Unadilla location from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Saturday.
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The Jericho Arts Council will hold the first of their scheduled events for the season Saturday, Spokesman Phillip Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 9-23-16)

Other scheduled events for the season include Zink & Company on October 22, The Corvettes on November 5th, & The Out Of The Woodwork Players performance of “Double Wide Texas” on November 18th & 19th. More information is available at jerichoarts.com.
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Sidney Village Police arrested 62 year old Michael Connors of Sidney Center, for Driving While Intoxicated, and driving with a BAC of .08 or higher, in the village of Sidney on September 9th. Connors faces court action on the charges at a later date.
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Tomorrow will be the 21st annual “Doctors with A Heart” event, where dentists at several locations in the Southern Tier perform free basic dental services to the unemployed or uninsured. The event will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon tomorrow at Progressive Dental at 101 South Board Street in Norwich, as well as their locations in Kirkwood, Endwell, & Montrose Pennsylvania, plus the Chenango Bridge dental office at 528 Main Street in Chenango Bridge. More information is available at 722-5464.
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The 3rd Annual Franklin Volunteer Fire Department open house & Public Safety day on Sunday form 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM. A variety of activities & demonstrations are scheduled, at the Franklin Fire House.
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The Delaware County Board of Elections will have a voting machine at the Senator Charles D Cook County Office Building at 111 Main Street Delhi on Saturday September 24th from 10AM to 2PM to educate the public on how to vote on the voting machines. They will also have registration forms and absentee applications available.
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The Greene Chamber of Commerce will hold the 30th Annual Greene Applefest tomorrow. The event will be held from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Ball Flats.
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Delaware County Clean Sweep 2016 begins today & concludes tomorrow for those County Residents who pre-registered. today, Businesses & Municipalities participate from 10:00 to 11:45 AM at their alloted time, then Farmers today from 12:00 noon to 1:30 PM. County residents bring their items Saturday, from 8:00 to 11:30 AM.
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The State DEC announced that early bowhunting seasons for deer in New York State will be starting soon. Early bow season for deer begins in the Northern Zone at sunrise on Tuesday, September 27, and continues through October 21. In the Southern Zone, early bow season for deer and bear begins Saturday, October 1 and continues through November 18. Deer hunters should also be aware that the application deadline for Deer Management Permits is October 1. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
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WCDO NEWS 9-6-16

wcdonews — Tue, 06 Sep 2016 18:30:58 +0000

The Broome County Sheriff Department is investigating a fatal 2-vehicle car vs. motorcycle accident Monday afternoon. Deputies reported that a Jeep Cherokee, operated by 28 year old Adam Alexander of Afton, struck a motorcycle operated by 36 year old Jason Smith of Binghamton, at State Route 235 & State Route 7. Smith suffered traumatic injuries and was transported to Wilson Hospital where he died from his injuries. Alexander was chargedd with Vehicular Manslaughter & DWI, he was arraigned in Town of Colesville Court & he was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail.
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Several area fire companies responded to a structure fire at 211 Otsego County Highway 8 in Gilbertsville this morning. The fire was toned out at about 10:20, with Firefighters from throughout the Tri County region responding.
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The 2016 Great New York State Fair has generated the highest level of attendance in its 175-year history, shattering numerous records over the course of its twelve-day run. A record 1,096,524 visitors passed through the Fair’s redesigned main gate, beating the previous record by about 85,000 over 2001.
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The Mirabito Energy group announced that they are acquiring 30 Xtramart Convenience stores in New York & Pennsylvania. The Xtramart in Bainbridge is included in the acquisition, company officials said that operations in the affected stores would not change, but additional services would be added.
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Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney announced that they would hold a health fair on September 24th. Spokesperson Amy Beveridge explains:

(Amy Beveridge 9-6-16)

Beveridge said that the event will run from10:00 to 2:00 outside the hospital grounds, weather permitting, in case of inclement weather, it will be moved indoors.
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The next meeting of the Oneonta Common Council will be held today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
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The next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee will be tonight in Bainbridge. Next year will be the 55th Regatta, committee members are asked to bring new ideas for next year, the Race meeting will begin at 6:30 & the regular meeting starts at 7:30 PM at Highway 7 Bar and Grill on Route 7 in Bainbridge.
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State Police reported that 3 people were killed after a car accident in Morris on Saturday morning at about 3:15 AM. The accident occurred on State Route 23 near Pegg Road, the driver of the vehicle was 21 year old Dillon Clemens of Norwich, others killed were 22 year old Jordan Crandall of Norwich; and 22 year old Christopher Brissette of Sherburne, State police reported Clemons failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, while traveling at a high rate of speed, the left the roadway, struck multiple objects in its way, eventually went down a hill into a ravine, where it caught fire. All 3 were pronounced dead at the scene. Toxicology reports are pending
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A small plane crashed in the woods at Chenango Valley State Park Sunday morning after having engine failure. The crash happened Sunday at around 10:45 AM. The pilot lost control shortly after takeoff, he was not injures. State police, State Park Police and the Broome County Sheriff’s Department all responded. The Investigation is continuing.
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Former State Assembly Minority Leader Clarence “Rapp” Rappleyea has passed away Sunday at the age of 82, at the Albany Medical Center. Rappleyea represented Norwich in the State Assembly for 22 years, he then served as chairman of the New York Power Authority, until he retired in 2001. Funeral arrangements are pending.
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William Canney of Binghamton was arrested Friday by Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Menacing of a Police Officer. The Sheriff’s Office and State Police responded to a shots fired complaint on Hotchkiss Road in the Town of Greene, Canney is alleged to have pointed a loaded shotgun at a deputy, who drew his weapon and was able to deescalate the situation without any shots fired. Canney was arraigned it the Town of Greene Court and ordered to the Chenango County Jail on $2000 bail and $5000 bond and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 26 year old Jeremy Aubry of Middletown, for Attempted Burglary, Attempted Robbery, Criminal Trespass, and Criminal Mischief & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Aubry is accused of attempting to make entry into a house on State Highway 30 in the Town of Middletown, where he attempted to rob the homeowner of a purse. Aubry was found in possession of pills and kicked a window of a patrol car causing damage. He was arraigned in the Town of Middletown Court and sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail. He is to return to the Town Middletown Court at a later date.

WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-14-15

wcdonews — Wed, 14 Oct 2015 18:54:20 +0000

A man arrested by Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Investigators on September 29th on a heroin possession charge was arrested again on Tuesday & charged with 2 additional felony drug charges. 31 year old Sean Dingle of Binghamton and Queens was charged Tuesday with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, with intent to sell & Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly possessing and selling heroin in the Town of Sidney in September. Dingle was arraigned in Town of Sidney Court on the new charges; his previous set $50,000 bail was subsequently raised by Judge Rose, who remanded Dingle to the Delaware County Jail on $250,000 cash bail.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 63-year-old Patricia Carlson of Delhi on a bench warrant issued by the Town of Delhi Justice Court for Failing to Appear at her scheduled court date October 9th. Carlson was arraigned at the Town of Delhi Justice Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond. A felony hearing has been rescheduled for Friday in the Delhi Town Court.
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Bassett Healthcare, Delaware County Public Health & Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Rural Health Care Alliance will present speaker Mark Fenton tonight at 6:30 PM at SUNY Delhi’s Farrell Hall. Bassett spokesperson Amy Beveridge explains:

(Amy Beveridge 10-14-15)

Among the topics Fenton is expected to discuss making comminutes healthier by developing walking & biking trails, how to provide safe routes to schools and the economic, environmental & public health benefits of being active.
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The State Attorney General’s office will be doing a presentation on “Senior Scams” this afternoon at 2:00 PM at St. James Manor, Oneonta. The event is open to the public. More information is available at 432-4500 extension 207.
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Springbrook will host an “Informed Decision Making” workshop today in the Events Room at their Campus on State Route 7 in Oneonta. The main goal of the workshop is to provide training for direct support professionals in understanding how to properly guide the people they support through the decision making process. The workshop is a half-day event from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and again from 1:30 to 4:30 PM.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced that his office has obtained an order dissolving Angel’s Gate animal hospice and rehabilitation charity & directing that the charity’s real property be sold with the proceeds to be paid to another charity whose mission is the protection and care of animals. Acting Supreme Court Justice John Lambert ordered the appointment of a receiver to sell the property held in the names of Angel’s Gate, Inc. and Susan Marino in the Town of Meredith. Schneiderman’s Office previously brought a proceeding against Angel’s Gate and Marino to dissolve the corporation because they had failed to file legally required financial reports related to the handling of their charitable funds. Marino and Angel’s Gate had raised over $3.1 million from donations; Marino mismanaged the funds while continuing to live on the property as her primary residence, without any oversight by an inactive Board of Directors.
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 25-year-old Britney Fraser of Oneonta for criminal possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & possessing a controlled substance in a non-original container. 21-year-old Ashley Harty of Sherburne was also charged with 3 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marihuana. The arrests occurred after a vehicle stop when Fraser was observed failing to stop for approaching traffic as she drove onto State Route 7 in the Town of Oneonta. Troopers detected the odor of marihuana & a search was conducted, troopers accuse Fraser of possessing half of a narcotic and driving with a suspended license. Harty was found to unlawfully possess marijuana, heroin and cocaine. Fraser and Harty were arraigned at the Town of Oneonta court and both were remanded to the Otsego County jail on $400 cash bail or $800 property bond, pending Town of Oneonta court on November 12th.
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State Police at Binghamton arrested 34-year-old Melissa Ipson of Liverpool for criminal possession of a controlled substance, driving while ability impaired by drugs and possessing a controlled substance in a non-original container. This arrest occurred after a trooper observed Ipson appearing disoriented as she sat in her vehicle at a gas pump and then drove to a parking space at the Mirabito on Castle Creek Road in the Town of Barker. An investigation determined that she was driving while impaired by drugs and unlawfully possessed over 2 grams of cathinone bath salts. Ipson was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County jail without bail set at this time.
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The Oneonta Town Board will consider a presentation of a proposed budget for 2016 during a meeting at 6:30 PM today, in The Town Hall in West Oneonta.
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Delaware County Public Health Services announces that the next free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets today from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall at 140 Delview Terrace. This will be the last rabies clinic for 2015 for Delaware County; more information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.
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The Sidney Fire Department will host their annual Open House tonight at the River Street Fire Station, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. The fire department will have a live burn demonstration, an auto extrication demonstration, aerial ladder rides, the Sidney Police Department will conduct their child-fingerprinting program, & refreshments will be available.
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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties, the Oneonta Lion’s Club and Hannaford of Oneonta, will be holding a food drive at the 2015 Oneonta Halloween Parade on Saturday, October 31st at 7:00 PM. All food and monetary donations will be given directly to Opportunities for Otsego and the Salvation Army Food Pantry to help defray the loss that both agencies will incur this year by the Holiday Train not making its annual visit to Oneonta. Volunteers from United Way will be on hand at the Halloween Parade with shopping carts donated by Hannaford to collect non-perishable food items. More information is available at 434-2458. Those who would like to donate prior to the parade can call the United Way at 432-8006.
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The Oneonta Department of Public Service announced that flushing of water mains would continue on the low service in the Town of Oneonta, west of West End Avenue, for the next 2 weeks. Water users may experience a temporary change in water color or pressure; more information is available at 432-2100.
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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-25-15

wcdonews — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 19:06:20 +0000

Governor Cuomo’s job approval rating ticked up slightly from July, up to 50%, according to a poll by the Siena Research Institute Thursday. 42% view Governor Cuomo unfavorably.
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Oneonta officials announced that more tests are being conducted today on their water distribution system. Hydrant flow test & pipe condition tests will be conducted at numerous locations around the city; more information is available at 432-2100.
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The “Glow with the Flow benefit” walk/run will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge Saturday night, to benefit Ken Long, of Binghamton, who is suffering from cancer & facing large medical expenses. Heather Bucalos is a Bainbridge native & is in remission from cancer herself, she is putting on this event:

(Heather Bucalos 9-25-15)

More details are available on the Glow with the Flow facebook page.
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The Chenango county historical society will unveil an agricultural education center in Norwich later this month, with the centerpiece being an 1800’s Oxford barn. Society Board of Directors President Joyce Zummo explains:

(Joyce Zummo 9-25-15)

The Loomis Barn was moved to the Norwich location following approval by the board and fundraising efforts, the grand opening & ribbon cutting would be tomorrow from 11:00 to 4:00 PM at 45 Rexford Street in Norwich.
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Tri Town Regional Hospital will host a Health Fair tomorrow, with a variety of representatives on hand, spokesperson Amy Beveridge comments:

(Amy Beveridge 9-22-15)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the parking lot at tri Town Regional Hospital on Pearl Street in Sidney.
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The 13th Annual Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner & Ceremony will be held this weekend, Spokesman Greg Davie comments:

(Greg Davie 9-22-15)

The Hall of Fame inductees will be honored during & after tonight’s Sidney Football game, and Saturday with a dinner and ceremony at the Elks Lodge in Sidney beginning with the Social Hour at 5:00 PM.
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There will be 2 days of racing tonight & tomorrow at I-88 Speedway in Afton. I-88 Spokesperson Denise Paige explains:

(Denise Paige 9-25-15)

The last 2 days of action at I-88 Speedway will be on Friday October 9th & Saturday October 10th.
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Athelas Therapeutic Riding will be holding its annual Horse Show featuring riders with special needs. The event will be held Saturday beginning at 2:00 at 1179 County Highway 5 Briar Creek Road in Otego. More information is available at 723-2321.
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Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Chenango County Habitat for Humanity will be at the 29th Annual Applefest in Greene for the Habitat Skillet Toss, which is a fund raising activity to benefit Habitat for Humanity’s house builds. The event is open to all ages. The First United Methodist Church of Greene sponsors the Applefest; more information is available at fumcgreene.com/applefest.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30 year old Kendra McLain of Sherburne Thursday for burglary, grand larceny and forgery. McLain was arrested for unlawfully entering a residence and stealing property from within, for allegedly forging personal checks and receiving money from the vicitm’s bank account. McLain was arraigned in the Town of Sherburne Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail.

WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 9-22-15

wcdonews — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 18:43:39 +0000

State Troopers arrested 20-year-old Christopher Nunez of Holbrook for reckless driving, unlawful fleeing a police officer and numerous other vehicle and traffic law violations, following a high-speed chase on I-81. Nunez is accused of traveling at over 100 mph on a motorcycle and then failing to stop, Nunez was later found driving his motorcycle in the City of Binghamton. Nunez was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond pending court action on September 29th.
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A Hartwick College student fell from her 4th floor dorm room window Sunday morning. The unidentified 20-year-old student from Trumansburg suffered injuries that were not considered life threatening, campus security and Oneonta Police and Fire department officials are investigating.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 44-year-old Robert Dibble of Sidney, on a bench warrant issued from the Village of Sidney Court for failure to appear in court. While executing the warrant, Dibble physically resisted and was also charged with resisting arrest, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail.
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Delaware county Public Health officials announced that there is 1 County resident that has been confirmed with Pertussis. Delaware County Public Health’s investigation is ongoing to identify possible exposures. Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that is spread through the air by cough; it usually begins with cold symptoms and cough, which becomes much worse over 1-2 weeks. Symptoms usually include “coughing fits”, followed by a whooping noise.
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State Police arrested 20-year-old Cory Meadows of Oneonta for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, after troopers responded to a report of a dispute on the roadway of State Route 7 in the Town of Milford. Responding troopers found Meadows walking alone on the roadway. Another motorist told them that they had seen her jump out of a moving vehicle during a dispute. Meadows refused to give her name or information and became disorderly to the troopers, she physically resisted as she was handcuffed. Meadows was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $200 cash bail.
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Tri Town Regional Hospital will host a Health fair this Saturday, with a variety of representatives on hand, spokesperson Amy Beveridge comments:

(Amy Beveridge 9-22-15)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will feature representatives from At Home care, the Pharmacy, a health insurance navigator as well as the Sidney Police department with their child-fingerprinting program.
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The 13th Annual Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner & Ceremony will be held this coming Friday night as well as Saturday. Spokesman Greg Davie comments:

(Greg Davie 9-22-15)

This year’s inductees will be Liz Wagner from the class of 93. Steve Fessenden from the class of 76, Rick Cole from the class of 67, Tony Ferrera from the class of 88, and the Legacy Team will be the 2005 Football team, which won the New York State Class C Championship.
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State Police arrested 19 year old Stephen Counterman Jr., of Afton for assault and criminal possession of a weapon. The arrest occurred after troopers where advised of an assault that happened in the Town of Afton on September 19th, Counterman is accused of striking a 53 year old man in the back of the head with a tree branch, causing a laceration that required medical attention at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Counterman was arraigned in the Town of Afton Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 property bond. His felony hearing is later today.
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The Oneonta department of Engineering announced that work would start on Wednesday to replace the traffic signal at Center & Maple Street. Powerline constructors of Clinton were awarded the bid, they will install new traffic signal & pole, new pedestrian crossing signals and they will be replacing the handicapped sidewalk ramps & some sidewalk. The project will to 60 days to complete, traffic will be controlled by flaggers.
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