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Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie Counties is holding a fundraiser called “Keeping our community warm 1 brick at a time” for individuals who are struggling with rising heating costs. Individuals, groups, or businesses can purchase a brick from Catholic Charities for $25; their name will be placed on the brick which is used to build the fireplace displayed in the agency’s Main Street window in Oneonta. To purchase a brick, stop by the office at 176 Main Street Oneonta, donations may be mailed to that office, more information on Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie Counties is available at 432-0061, or charitiesccdos.org.
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Bassett Healthcare Network is hosting its annual Indoor Heart Walk & Health Fair at FoxCare Center in Oneonta in partnership with the American Heart Association on Saturday, February 15th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Foxcare spokesperson Gabby Argo explains:
(Gabby Argo 1-29-20)
Learn more by calling 607-431-5009.
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Norwood Financial Corporation, the holding company for Wayne Bank of Pennsylvania, and UpState New York Bancorp, announced the signing of a merger agreement where Norwood will acquire UpState in a stock and cash transaction. The combined company will have $1.7 billion in assets and 31 offices. Norwood will retain the brand names of Upstate’s two units, Bank of the Finger Lakes and Bank of Cooperstown.
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Local law Enforcement Agencies are again warning area residents of the “Grandparent Scam”, where a con artist calls or emails the victim posing as a relative in distress or someone claiming to represent the relative & requests for them to wire money for a fictitious expense. Law Enforcement agencies suggests that Before sending funds, independently contact the relative the scam artist is claiming to be, at a known phone number, to verify the details of the story. Also Scam artist’s payment method of choice is the wire transfer; any urgent request to wire money should be treated suspiciously. Consumers who have been victims of this scam should immediately report it to local law enforcement; more information is available at Fraud Center at Fraud.org.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 19 year old Trent Wade of Rochester for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operation of a Motor Vehicle with Improper plates, Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, and Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance. Wade was charged following a Motor Vehicle Accident on County Highway 14 in the Town of Meredith. Wade is scheduled to appear before the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.
The State DOT announced completion of a $1.1 million project that replaced a culvert under Dilly Road in the Town of Colesville. The new culvert ensures more efficient water flow underneath the road, reducing erosion and enhancing safety for motorists traveling to and from nearby State Route 7. The Town of Colesville assisted in the project and will maintain the new pre-cast concrete box culvert. The bulk of construction took place last summer to comply with stream work restrictions and minimize disruptions to school bus routes.
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NY State of Health announced that consumers will have an additional week to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan for 2020, as the Open Enrollment deadline has been extended until February 7th. Consumers can enroll in a health plan Online at nystateofhealth.ny.gov, or with the help of an in-person assistor at 1-855-355-5777
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The American Red Cross is holding 2 more blood drives locally today, 1 in New Berlin from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM at 12 School Street, another will be held from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Binghamton University in the Old Union, at 511 West Drive. Donors of all blood types are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on any Alexa Echo device.
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A Meeting for Those Who Would like to Volunteer for the Chenango Arts Council will be held in Norwich today, Council CEO Alecia O’Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 1-29-20)
The meeting begins at 5:30 pm in the conference room at 27 West Main Street, Norwich, prior experience is not necessary. For more information, please call 607-336-ARTS or visit www.chenangoarts.org.
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Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich said that the idea stemmed from a Hartwick student working as an intern at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown 3 years ago, it snowballed into the $250,000 legislative grant that led to the establishment of the Center:
(Drugovich 1-22-16)
Assemblyman Magee noted that New York state has experienced a renaissance in craft brewing thanks to new state laws that he helped author, that now allows for micro breweries, farm Breweries & Cideries to open across the state.
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Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Public Service Commission’s approval of a 10-year, $5 billion Clean Energy Fund to accelerate the growth of New York’s clean energy economy, address climate change, strengthen resiliency in the face of extreme weather and lower energy bills for New Yorkers starting this year. Additionally, the fund will attract and leverage third-party capital to support the Governor’s aggressive Clean Energy Standard, one of the nation’s most ambitious goals to meet 50 percent of our electricity needs with renewable resources by 2030.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Walton man Thursday following their investigation of an accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. 61-year-old Darren Pilch of Walton is accused of driving at an excessive speed when he lost control of his vehicle, which left the roadway and over turned. Pilch was transported to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, the investigation revealed that Pilch was intoxicated at the time of the accident and had been convicted in February 2015 of Driving with .08% or more Blood Alcohol Concentration. Deputies charged Pilch with 1 count of felony DWI, reckless driving, failure to keep right, moving from lane unsafely, speed not reasonable and prudent and unlawful possession of marihuana. Pilch was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond pending a future court appearance.
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On Saturday, the Sidney High School will host the Association of Chenango Area Music Teachers Winter Music Festival at the Sidney High School. Sidney Music Teacher Greg Norris explains:
(Greg Norris 1-22-16)
The event will start at 4:00 PM at the Sidney High School Auditorium.
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A Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast for the Delaware Valley Humane Society is being held this Sunday January 24th from 8:30 to 11:00 AM at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street. More information is available at 563-7780.
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Several local agencies are partnering together to host a free career transition workshop for local Veterans and their family members to be held on Saturday, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton. The event is open to Veterans of all ages and their family members. Registration is available online at www.TheWedgeGroup.com by clicking on the Veterans link, or visit the Facebook page for the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group.
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New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian Stratton Outlines Governor Cuomo’s 2016 State of the State Agenda in Norwich this morning. The presentation begins at 11:00 AM at the Northeast Classic Car Museum at 24 Rexford Street in Norwich.
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On Saturday, a multi-agency active shooter drill will be conducted at the Unatego High School on State Route 7 in the Town of Otego. The drill will start at 8:30 AM and run Until 4:00 PM, It will be conducted by members of the State Police, Wells Bridge, Franklin, Otego, & Unadilla Fire Departments, Cooperstown Medical Transport, Life Net, Otsego County 911, Otsego County Emergency Management, & the Oneonta & Sidney EMS squads.
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State Police at Binghamton responded to a 3 vehicle accident with a fatality on Interstate 81 northbound; near exit 2, in the Town of Kirkwood Thursday 37 year old Clever Agudo of Flushing was driving a tractor trailer when he struck the rear end of a Chevrolet Cobalt driven by 27 year old Kyle Shaffer of Endicott. Shaffer’s car struck the rear of a conversion van being driven by Theresa Mandigo, of Fort Edward, and then went off the shoulder of the roadway. Shaffer was pronounced deceased at the scene, no other injuries were reported, the investigation is continuing.
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GOVERNOR CUOMO announced the confirmation of JANET DIFIORE as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and head of New York’s judicial branch. Judge DiFiore becomes the 2nd woman to lead the state’s highest court.
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State Senator Jim Seward will be at Hartwick College in Oneonta, where he will be joined by Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich, Assemblyman Bill Magee, local officials, and representatives of craft food and beverage companies to officially open the Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Beverage. Senator Seward will also announce special legislative funding to support the center. at 1:30 p.m.; at the Hartwick College Johnstone Science Center & Center for Craft Food and Beverage.
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A possibility exists that the Village of Sidney could sell the Civic center on Liberty Street to a developer, Sidney Village Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 1-22-16)
Matviak said that it makes sense to look at selling the building, as it has been costly to maintain.
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State Troopers arrested 41-year-old James Kennerup of Kirkwood, for Bail Jumping & on a Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers found Kennerup hiding under a bed at a residence on Frost Road in Windsor, he was arrested, arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $10,000 bond.
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The Local Government Efficiency Meeting Coordinated by the Greater Oneonta Economic Development Council, Citizens Voices & the Bank of Cooperstown will be held in Oneonta soon. The meeting will take place at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center in Oneonta on May 6th 1 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. Representatives from the Department of State on Local Government Efficiency, land use specialists & economic development experts will attend.
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