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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-28-18

wcdonews — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:10:41 +0000

69 year old Diane Wood of Sherburne has been identified as the person killed in a fire in Sherburne Wednesday. Area Firefighters fought the blaze at 605 Glanville Hill-Hardscrabble Road for about 6 hours, the house was fully engulfed by the time fire fighters arrived after a passerby called it in. the cause of the fire has not yet been determined & the investigation is continuing.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Department announced that 17-year-old Ali Masland was found safe Thursday, the developmentally challenged teen had been reported missing from her residence in the Town of Chenango late Wednesday afternoon. No further details have been released.
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The 1st Annual “Pull For A Cure” event will be held this Saturday at the Trout Creek Fire Department, with a variety of events scheduled to raise money for Sidney Center resident Joshua Newell, who is battling cancer, spokesperson Melissa Oakley explains:

(Melissa Oakley 9-24-18)

Last minute Sponsors who are interested in participating can contact Oakley at 369-4174.
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O’Connor Hospital in Delhi will host its annual Family Flu Clinic this Saturday; Spokesperson Carol Howard said that it is important to get the flu vaccination early this year, as some cases have already been reported in New York State:

(Carol Howard 9-24-18)

The clinic will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Saturday; more information is available at 746-0334.
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52nd Street: the Music of Billy Joel will be performed at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich this Saturday Night. Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill comments:

(Alecia O’Neill 9-25-18)

Tickets are available at the Theater Box Office or at 336-ARTS or at chenangoarts.org.
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Commerce Chenango announced that the 3rd annual Chobani Chamber Challenge Trail Run will be held Sunday in the Pharsalia Woods. The Run features both 5k and 10k races, Chobani will distribute yogurt to participants, more information is available at chenangony.org/events.
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The Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour comes to the Broome County Forum in Binghamton tonight at 6:00 PM. Promoter Stu Green explains:

(Stu Green 9-28-18)

Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster.com or at the Box Office.
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The Bainbridge Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Lightning Bug dash will be held Saturday at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, to raise money for a Bainbridge native fighting cancer, according to organizer Heather Bucalos of Sidney:

(Heather Bucalos 9-28-18)

More information about the event can be found at the Bainbridge Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Lightning Bug Dash Facebook Page.
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Sidney Village Police arrested 19 year old Kayla Marie Hixon of Sidney Wednesday for criminal sale of a controlled substance, criminal sale of marijuana & endangering the welfare of a minor. Hixon was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 cash of $50,000 bond pending future court action.
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A benefit will be held Saturday for the family of the late Mike Constable of Sidney Center, who died recently from Pancreatic Cancer, Spokesperson Cindy Constable explains:

(Cindy Constable 9-11-18)

The event will run Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM at the Sidney Center Fire Hall, More information is available at 369-7659.
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SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College Piano teacher John Colonna & his Jazz trio will be performing at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday night, Jericho Arts Council President Phil Wade comments:

(PHIL WADE 9-28-18)

More information is available at jerichoarts.com.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 9-17-18

wcdonews — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:34:58 +0000

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20 year old Jared Rolfe of Walton, Saturday on 1 count of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, operating a vehicle with more passengers than safety belts, and unlicensed operator, after an investigation of a reported under age party in the Town of Masonville. Rolfe was observed by Deputies to have been operating a motor vehicle, while his driving privileges were suspended in the State of New York. Rolfe was released on an appearance ticket and was scheduled to appear before the Town of Masonville Court at a later date.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that their next 1st Friday Meet & Greet will be on October 5th from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street. The guest speaker is Adam Flint, Clean Energy Program Director at Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition. The event sponsor is Delaware River Solar. Chamber members can reserve their spot at delawarecounty.org.
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State Attorney General Barbara Underwood issued an alert reminding New Yorkers to consider consulting the office’s charitable giving tips before making a donation to support organizations assisting the victims of Hurricane Florence or any natural disasters. If you believe an organization is misrepresenting its work or that a scam is taking place, please contact the Attorney General’s Charities Bureau at charities.complaints@ag.ny.gov or 212-416-8401. The following additional websites also contain helpful information to evaluate charities are charitywatch.org, bbb.org, guidestar.org or charitynavigator.org.
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The State DEC announced that early bear hunting season is open in northern New York, & this year it runs through October 12th. There are an estimated 6,000 to 8,000 wild bears in New York State, with most of them living in the Adirondacks and Catskills. DEC Officials said that Regular big game hunting season for deer and bear begins on Oct. 20 in northern New York and Nov. 17 in the southern zone, more information is available at dec.ny.gov/outdoor.
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Bob Evans Farms is recalling nearly 47,000 pounds of pork sausage links because it might contain pieces of plastic. The items have establishment number “EST 6785” & a lot number of 8213, and were sold in several state including New York & Pennsylvania, so far, no injuries have been reported. The sausage should be thrown out or returned to place of purchase.
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The 7th Annual Taste of the Foothills Fundraiser will be held on Sunday October 29th, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in downtown Oneonta. Spokesman Bill Youngs explains:

(Bill Youngs 9-17-18)

Tickets & information about the evenings Dinner & performance ticket packages are available at FoothillsPAC.org.
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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced that the Harpursville School District will be receiving funding in the form of low-cost tax-exempt bonds to help support facility upgrades. The money is issued through the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York; Harpursville will be receiving $11,705,000 in funding.
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Commerce Chenango announced that trail runners can register for the upcoming Chobani Chamber Challenge Trail Run, scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 30th in the town of Pharsalia. The 3rd annual Trail Run features both 5k and 10k races, Chobani will distribute Chobani yogurt products to participants. Interested runners can email register@chenangony.org or pick up an entry form at Commerce Chenango at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich.
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The hit show “Menopause the Musical” is returning to The Forum Theater in Binghamton for 1 performance only on Sunday, October 21st at 3:00 pm. Tickets will go on sale this morning at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster call 1-800-745-3000 or visit BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
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