The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding more than $13 million in grants across rural New York state, Bassett Hospital will be receiving $229,071 in funding. Basset Officials announced that the money will be used for projects such as implementing tele-health and nutrition assistance programs, increase staffing to administer COVID-19 vaccines and testing, to build or renovate facilities, and purchase medical supplies.
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The Chenango County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting date is set for October 26, 2022. The meeting will be held at Fred’s Inn, Rte. 12, Norwich, NY. Cocktails at 6:30pm (networking) Dinner at 7:00pm.
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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society’s 16th Annual Live Benefit Auction will be held on Friday, October 28 at the Quality Inn on Route 23 at 5:30 pm. The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will be offering an online auction again this year, starting 1 week before the live auction, on Friday, October 21, at 5:00 pm through 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 27. Offerings can be viewed at 32Auctions.com, more information is available at oneontahistory.org, or at 607-432-0960, or email at info@oneontahistory.org.
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are hosting the first ever “Rock’n’Rumble”, a special Binghamton University student and faculty concert at Mirabito Stadium on Friday, from 4:30 pm. to 8:30 pm. General admission tickets are on sale for only $2.50 in advance when purchased at the box office, $4 when purchased in advance online, and $5 the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased online at BINGRP.com, by phone at 607-722-3866, or at the Visions Federal Credit Union Box Office. In case of inclement weather, the rain date is Saturday October 15th at 2:00 pm.
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Commerce Chenango will host an open house next Wednesday as part of “Support Your Local Chamber Of Commerce Day, Commerce Chenango Director of Communications & Tourism Audrey Robinson comments:
(Audrey Robinson 10-13-22)
Robinson said that the event is also open to the public Next Wednesday at their South Broad Street Norwich location, beginning at 4:00 PM.
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A.M. NEWS Thursday 10-13-22
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 59 year old David Spry of South Kortright for DWI & moving from a lane unsafely, after an investigation of a 1 car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Stamford October 1st. Deputies observed a vehicle that appeared to have gone off of the roadway and sustained damage, they made contact with Spry, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. Spry was transported to O’Connor Hospital for treatment of injuries sustained in the motor vehicle accident, he was released on appearance tickets and will appear at the Town of Stamford Court at a later date.
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State Police & Emergency Personnel responded to the report of an Amazon Delivery Truck on fire outside of Cooperstown yesterday. The driver was not injured, the incident occurred on Bedbug Hill Road in the town of Otsego, the cause of the truck fire is under investigation.
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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Franklin today from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at the Franklin Fire Department. Appointments can be sceduled with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies and Probation officers arrested 49-year-old David SPRY of Davenport Thursday on a probation violation warrant from the State of Florida. SPRY is being held without bail at the Delaware County Correctional Facility awaiting extradition to Florida.
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Sidney village residents packed into room 202 of the Sidney civic center last night for a public hearing about the formation of a Sidney historic district, encompassing much of the original village lines. Sidney village mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 4-12-13)
Mayor Matviak said that one of the key advantages would be tax breaks for projects on homes in the proposed historical district, many of those are still dealing with repairs from the 2011 floods.
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Governor Cuomo vetoed 202 line items in the current state budget. Cuomo reported that he made 120 vetoes for projects where the money had already been spent, there were 4 member items that he rejected because they were trying to be re-purposed for other projects. About 45 vetoes were made for budget items that were appropriated in 2005 or earlier but were not spent. Over-rides of the vetoes are not expected.
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The Skateboard Committee sponsored by the Sidney Youth Advocate program will be hosting a free ziti dinner next Thursday April 18th at the Sidney high school cafeteria. Committee spokesperson Ronnie Haag explains:
(Ronnie Haag 4-12-13)
Plans call for skateboard ramps to be set up in Keith Clark Park in Sidney near the volleyball courts. More information is available at 563-2456.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s Arrested 20-year-old Kevin Clark of Walton on an Arrest warrant Issued by the Town of Masonville Court For Petty Larceny. CLARK was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $500 Cash Bail and Scheduled to reappear in the Masonville Town Court On April 16th.
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Guilford Historical Society Social Presents “Chenango County Railroading” with John Taibi, tomorrow at 12:00 noon, at the Guilford Methodist Church Taibi is the author of 10 books dealing with railroading subjects in Central New York, as well as over 110 short stories of similar subjects. The event was rescheduled from last month due to inclement weather.
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The 8th Annual Earth Festival will be held tomorrow at the Milford Central School, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the gymnasium. More information is available at 286-3349.
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