Chenango County Public Health confirmed 4 more COVID-19 attributed deaths in the county from COVID 19, bringing their total number of deaths to 91 spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:

(Isaiah Sutton 11-23-21)

Chenango County continues to have COVID 19 numbers as high, or higher than the numbers they were getting in January of this year, there are 238 active cases, 1/3 of which are fully vaccinated, 5 are hospitalized and 582 are quarantined.

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Bassett Healthcare Network announced that they are now offering COVID-19 vaccines to everyone aged 5 and older. Vaccines are available for children ages 5 to 11 in pediatric clinics and school-based health centers across the region, parents should make an appointment by calling the child’s practitioner. Future Vaccine clinics will be posted soon at bassett.org or on the Bassett Healthcare Network Facebook page.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that over $81 million has been awarded to support 97 priority projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Locally, in the Southern Tier, Buckingham Manufacturing will be able to purchase New equipment, The Delaware County IDA will expand the existing Andes food hub, “Catskills Harvest,” to include an advanced geothermal and solar powered carbon-neutral greenhouse & also for the Delhi Industrial Wastewater Pipeline to address environmental concerns , and Finback Brewery will re-develop a 320-acre farm in the Town of Walton into a brewery, taproom, orchard, and modern bed & breakfast.

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The State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for October, the State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 7.1% in September to 6.9% in October 2021. Locally, Chenango County had 3.7% unemployment, Delaware & Otsego Counties both had 3.9% unemployment in October.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her bipartisan More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act today.

(Gillibrand 11-23-21)

In the first year of the pandemic, WIC providers reported a 2.5% increase in WIC participation, and more than 360,000 low-income New Yorkers continue relying on this social safety net to feed themselves and their families. To keep up with the growing need, Gillibrand’s bill would codify 2 waivers granted through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that simplified user access to WIC benefits by offering remote services, and it would also invest $60 million to modernize the critical safety net program.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-23-21

Delaware County Public Health reported 3 more COVID deaths, bringing their total up to 74 during this pandemic. Delaware County had 70 more positive cases of COVID 19 during the latest reporting period of Saturday through Monday, there are now 265 active cases, 12 hospitalized & 366 quarantined. 53.2% of the total Delaware County population are vaccinated while 73% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, 32% of the cases are in public schools among students & staff.

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The Windsor Central School District will hold a special vote on two propositions today; the 1st is a $27.5-million-dollar Capital Improvement Project with 85% state aid & capital reserves covering the costs. The 2nd proposition is for the purchase of three 66-passenger buses at a cost not to exceed $390,000 dollars, the new buses would replace old busses with high mileage, and State aid would cover 90% of the cost with the rest coming from the district’s annual budget. More information is available at windsor-csd.org

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The Guilford Town Board will hold a Special ZOOM meeting at 6:30 PM tonight, to review the December 13th Special Election resolution for the local Cannabis Opt Out Law, Election day Ballot Instructions & the ballot. ZOOM instruction can be found on the town of Guilford Website.

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The Laurens Central School District announced that they will be all remote learning today, due to a number of students & staff suffering from COVID 19.

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The death of 37-year-old Casie Weese of Glen Aubrey back in March has been ruled accidental.  Weese died of hypothermia, there was no trauma or sexual assault, Weese went missing March 1st, after she left her husband behind after their vehicle suffered a flat tire, she was found March 5th in a wooded area near I-86 & State route 434 near the Broome-Tioga County line.

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NBT Bank is moving forward on a plan that restores lobby access by appointment while enacting new protocols to protect the safety of its employees and customers.  The phased approach to reopening branch lobbies includes a market-by-market analysis of conditions, close coordination with local government and health officials and strict adherence to state and federal guidelines. Customers are encouraged to visit www.nbtbank.com/access to learn about their preferred branch hours and service options.

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The Ross Park Zoo will be re-opening in Phase 4, Officials will be implementing the safety measures following CDC & State Health Department guidelines, and Opening dates will be June 29 through July 1 for members only; July 2 will be open to the public.  More information is available at rossparkzoo.org/covid-19/

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The Arc Otsego has been awarded $60,000 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc Otsego’s guardianship* and recreation programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate. More information about The Arc Otsego is available at arcotsego.org.

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Delaware County IDA announced a $25,000 Business expansion loan for Greentopia farms of East Meredith.  The company started last year & has taken a former factory building & is growing mushrooms of various types for gourmet food applications, more information about their mushrooms is available at 718-483-4675.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 144 positive cases of the Coronavirus, there are 31 people quarantined, no one is hospitalized, 132 have recovered, there have been 6 deaths, they have conducted 9908 tests.

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The Broome County Health Department is up to 661 Coronavirus cases, there have been 553 recoveries, 51 deaths, 149 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted over 18,700 tests.

Delaware County is reporting no new cases of COVID-19, no additional recoveries, but a 6th death was reported Thursday.  To date there have been 82 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 16 people quarantined.  There are no hospitalizations, 2 are isolated at home, and 74 have fully recovered.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported one new positive COVID 19 test Thursday, bringing their total to 75 confirmed cases.  Currently there are no hospitalizations, 67 have recovered, there were 5 deaths, 16 people are quarantined, and 5,158 tests were performed.

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New Yorkers can participate in this year’s 2nd free fishing weekend on June 27th and June 28th.  The State DEC hosts 6 free fishing days throughout the year, which allows New Yorkers the opportunity to fish local waterways without purchasing a license.  Because of the Corona virus Pandemic, social distancing guidelines should be followed.

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The Next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut St.  Donation appointments can be made by downloading the free 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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Graduations ceremonies will be held at some area schools today & tomorrow.  The Hancock seniors will have their ceremony this morning at 10:00 AM @ the football field, Afton seniors will have a graduation car parade at 4:30 this afternoon, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton will celebrate at 5:30 PM on the school grounds.  Milford seniors will celebrate at 6:00 PM, Sidney at 6:30 on the Athletic Field, Deposit at 7:00 PM on their football field, Franklin 7:00 PM at Franklin Stage Company & Morris at 7:00 PM.  Saturday celebrations include Oneonta Seniors in 3 ceremonies beginning at 10:00 AM, the Delaware Academy at 10:00 AM, Norwich at 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at High School field, South Kortright at 1:00, Unadilla Valley Central School District at 2:00 PM in the Gym & Bainbridge Guilford at 7:00 PM on the lawn.

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The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board will accept grant applications for funding under the 2020 Tourism Promotion & Development Grant program until Friday, Feb. 14. Grant applications must be hand-delivered to the Delaware County Department of Economic Development or postmarked by 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14.  More information is available at dcecodev.com or by calling 832-5123.

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Norwich City School District is actively recruiting for support staff vacancies. More information is available at norwichcsd.org for by calling 334-1600 extension 5504.

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Governor Cuomo today announced the first statewide free fishing weekend in New York for 2020 will take place on this weekend, February 15th & 16th.  During the designated days, residents and visitors are permitted to fish for free without a fishing license.  More information is available at dec.ny.gov/outdoor.

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State Police will be hosting a Child Car Seat Check Event on Tuesday, February 18 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the Troop C Headquarters on State Route 7.  An appointment is necessary, space is limited, and appointments can be made at 561-7495.  

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Steve Greenfield announced that he is running for the 19th Congressional district seat, currently held by Antonio Delgado.  Greenfield will be running for the seat again on the Green Party line.

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State Police are reminding the public to move over for emergency vehicles. On Monday, a trooper from the Liberty barracks had a close call on State Route 17 in the town of Rockland. The trooper just stopped a vehicle for violations, when his vehicle was struck from behind as he was preparing to exit, the unidentified trooper sustained non-life threatening injuries.

State Police issued more than 8,300 tickets and arrested 122 people during a special STOP DWI traffic enforcement period over Super Bowl Weekend.  The initiative was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and was also carried out by local law enforcement agencies across the state.  Troop C had 500 tickets, 175 of them for speeding.

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The State Department of Health announced an update on the testing for the Corona Virus.  Samples from 23 New Yorkers have been sent to the CDC, 22 have come back negative, and 1 was still pending. There are still no confirmed cases of novel coronavirus in New York State.

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The State Medicaid Redesign Team II will convene its first meeting of all members today at the Albany Capital Center. The MRT II will identify changes to the State’s Medicaid program within the upcoming State Budget.  The meeting will be open to the public and streamed live online at health.ny.gov.

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The Delaware County IDA requests proposals to lease, buy and/or develop a commercially-zoned corner lot, at the intersection of Meredith and Main Streets in the village of Delhi.  The site has no environmental impairments, has municipal water and sewer and is considered “shovel ready.” There are no standing structures on the property. The deadline for submission is March 31 with an anticipated award date of May 1. Proposals and inquiries can be sent directly to Delaware County IDA, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4, Delhi, 13753 or emailed to evan.bowker@co.delaware.ny.us. More information is available at 832.5123

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The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta meeting will be held tonight in Bainbridge.   The meetings will be held at Galaxy Bowl in Bainbridge with a 6:30 start time for the Race committee & the General Meeting begins at 7:30.

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(Seward 6-6-19)

The New York Association of County Clerks opposes the legislation since they cannot vet documents from other countries.

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Fire fighters responded Friday night to a fire at 630 Sutherland Road No. 2 in the town of Meredith.  Fire investigators determined that 78 year old Bart Misiewicz tripped & fell while carrying a kerosene lamp, his house was completely destroyed.  Fire fighters from the Treadwell, Franklin, Delhi, Meridale, East Meredith and Pindars Corners fire departments assisted, no injuries were reported.

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State Senator Jen Metzger has introduced a bill to protect owners of mobile homes and other manufactured housing from unreasonable lot rent increases. In recent years, some mobile home lot owners have taken advantage of tenants, who do not own the land on which they place their homes, by implementing large rent increases which have resulted in loss of housing and homelessness.   Metzger’s bill limits rent increases in manufactured home parks to the three-year average of inflation plus acceptable allowances. The bill has an Assembly Co-Sponsor.

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Delaware County Public Health and Friends of Recovery of Delaware Otsego in conjunction with Sidney Memorial Library are offering free Narcan trainings to the public today. Each person will receive a Narcan Rescue Kit after their training; Narcan is a nasal spray to reverse the effects of opioids.  The event will be held at the 6:00 pm at the Sidney Memorial Public Library- Smart Community Room at 8 River Street in Sidney.

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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 Pindar’s Corners Fire Department, on State Route 23 in Davenport Center.   More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today in the District Conference Room at the Jr/Sr High School at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM with a Public Hearing on the Code of Conduct.

State Police have charged 25 year old John Mehne of Sarasota, Florida for 1st degree Burglary, Robbery, Aggravated Cruelty to Animals & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property after they were dispatched Tuesday to an accident on I-81.  Troopers located a stolen Audi disabled in the driving lane and facing the wrong direction with no operator.  Mehne struck the guiderail & attempted to jump on the back of a van, and then he jumped into the back of a pick-up, eventually escaping into the woods.  State Police received a call from a resident on Duell Road reporting Mehne was in his chicken coop, Mehne picked up an ax and began chasing the resident, then stole his ATV.  A short time later, troopers received a call that a white naked male was in a chicken coop on Springer Road & Mehne was taken into custody.  State Police accuse Mehne of several area burglaries & for the killing of a dog, he was treated at Binghamton General Hospital from a Police Dog Bite; he was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.  The investigation is ongoing; anyone with damage in Kirkwood should call police at 775-1241.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will honor Lori Roach as the Citizen of the Years & ABC Dance Studio as the Business of the years, at tonight’s annual Dinner.  Lori Roach commented:

(Lori Roach 6-6-19)

Amy Burns Cuozzo, owner of the ABC Dance Studio also commented:

(Amy Burns Cuozzo 6-6-19)

Tonight’s Sidney Chamber of Commerce Dinner will be held at 5:30 at the Sidney Fire Department Training Center on River Street, both will be in the SFCU Hometown Parade Saturday.

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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has collaborated with the Walton Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware County Industrial Development Agency to present a session on Walton’s designation as an “Opportunity Zone” by New York State.  The designation allows for incentivized business development in Walton, today at Molto Espresso, 151 Delaware Street, Walton from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

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(Ray Pucci 3-20-18)

The Inn was purchased last month by the Delaware County IDA for $320,000.
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State Police arrested 25 year old Chad Darwesh of Schenectady for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and Controlled Substances in Non-Original Container and several traffic infractions. Troopers observed Darwesh speeding on Interstate 88 in Otego, A passenger 30 year old Michael Horton of Schenectady, was charged with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Darwesh was arraigned in the town of Otego Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond.
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41 year old Louisa Garcia of Oxford pleaded guilty to making a false claim against the United States for assisting in the preparation of a false tax return. Garcia admitted that she prepared 110 false tax returns between 2011 and 2014, resulting in an intended loss to the United States of $848,196. Garcia faces up to 8 years in prison, post-imprisonment supervised release of up to 3 years, and a maximum $250,000 fine, when she is sentenced on July 17th.
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The New York State Fair Officials announced today that Rock & Roll Hall of Fame members “Blondie” will take the stage on the fair’s opening day on the Chevy Court. Opening day for the Great New York State Fair is Wednesday August 22nd at 8:00 pm.
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The Delaware Academy Girls Basketball Team will celebrate their State Championship on Wednesday, with a parade down Main Street in downtown Delhi at 5:30 PM. The parade will line up at 5:00 PM at Clinton Street & will end up by the Social Services Building on Main Street, more information is available at delhischools.org.
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Main Street in Oneonta was closed for a brief period this Morning, as Oneonta Firefighters tackled a small boiler fire, that required an evacuation, at the former Oneonta Hotel building, across from Muller Plaza. The fire was out quickly, Main Street was re-opened, no injuries were reported.

Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig will deliver the annual State of The City Address tonight at 7:00 PM, during the Oneonta Common Council meeting. Prior to the annual address at 6:15, Mayor Herzig will present the annual Trailblazer Awards in the City Hall Lobby.
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Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that a $5,000 reward was issued for information leading to the arrest of 20 year old Valentino Mondolfi, who is a witness in the ongoing Broome County Court murder trial of Jabari Ashe. Mondolfi is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Anyone with information is asked to call Binghamton Police at 772-7080.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 48 year old Michael Wright of Walton for DWI & Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, after deputies observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the Town of Tompkins. Wright is also accused of driving with a revoked license; he was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 cash bail. Wright is to re-appear in the Town of Tompkins Court at a later date.
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State Police arrested 21 year old Johnathan Ruland of Lancaster, Pennsylvania for DWI, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Ruland was stopped at a checkpoint on State Highway 7, in the town of Unadilla, troopers accused Ruland of possessing marijuana and cocaine & he was wanted on a warrant with the Village of Sidney Police. Ruland was arraigned in the town of Unadilla and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,500 bail. He is scheduled to reappear in the town of Unadilla on April 9th.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged 54 year-old Lorraine Hahn of the Walton for DWI in the Village of Walton, she was also issued a ticket for operating a motor vehicle with inadequate brake lights. Hahn was released on an appearance ticket and scheduled to appear before the Village of Walton Court at a later date.

(Tracy Young 2-27-18)

The mailing should be arriving in local mailboxes next week in the Sidney School district area.
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The Delaware County Industrial Development Agency announced plans to purchase a former Inn on State Route 28 in Andes for $320,000. Plans call for the building to become an Ag-Business Incubator, the first of its kind in Delaware County.
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Members of The New York State Sheriffs Association will visit the state capitol next Tuesday, to lobby lawmakers for funding to put at least 1-armed School Resource Officer in every single school in the state. The association is urging lawmakers to allocate money to protect students, following the latest school shooting in Florida, and multiple threats of possible violence to local school districts after that tragedy.
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The Village of Sidney will hold a public meeting today regarding the “Green Plain” plan. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak comments:

(Andy Matviak 2-27-18)

The meeting will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Sidney Civic Center.
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The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District will hold a special forum Tonight, regarding the safety of the students, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:

(Tim Ryan 2-27-18)

The Forum will begin at 6:30 PM at the BG Junior Senior High School Auditorium; more information is available at 967-6321 or at bgcsd.org.
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State Police arrested 37 year old Sandra Brownell of Binghamton, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, and other traffic violations, after a traffic stop in the town of Chenango. A search found that Brownell unlawfully possessed marijuana, concentrated marijuana wax & a billy club inside her vehicle. Brownell was issued tickets that are returnable to the town of Chenango Court Wednesday.
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(Senator Schumer 8-31-17)

Acco Sidney General Manager Jeff Almasian told WCDO News that it was important to have Senator Schumer tour the plant today:

(Jeff Almasian 8-31-17)

Glenn Nealis of the Delaware County IDA & Delaware County Economic Development told WCDO news that it’s important to keep leaders like Senator Schumer up to date on expansion plans locally, in order to get his assistance:

(Glenn Nealis 8-31-17)

Acco in Sidney currently has about 650 full time staff, which is augmented by 100 to 150 temporary workers for peak production times.
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The village of Sidney may have found their answer to getting an upgraded water supply to meet the village’s demand for clean water, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak explains:

(Andy Matviak 8-31-17)

Sidney has previously had issues with low water pressure and Manganese issues with the water supply, they hope to correct both issues long term with the site.
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Hartwick College is held an open house for the new space at the Hartwick College Center for Craft Food & Beverage today. College Officials also officially opened their newest student residence, which is a 72-bed apartment complex.
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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 Police arrested 57 year old Rusty McConnell from Conklin, for Falsifying Business Records, and his girlfriend 41 year old April Westbrook from Conklin for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. The arrests occurred after troopers were advised of a theft of 37 brake drums from the property of Sandbox Logistics of Kirkwood, their investigation determined that McConnell and Westbrook had dropped off the stolen brake drums as scrap metal for cash in the city of Binghamton, while at the recycling locations McConnell had signed several business records saying that the scrap brake drums were his. Both were issued tickets returnable to the city of Binghamton court on September 9th.
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The State Office of General Services announced that a surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auction has been scheduled in Unadilla on Thursday, September 7th. Information on specific items and terms of sale is available at ogs.ny.gov, or at (518) 457-6335. The auction will be held on September 7th at 9:30 AM, at the State Police Troop C Headquarters on State Route 7.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its “1st Friday Eat & Meet” tomorrow at 8:30 AM at the Sidney Elks Club, on River Street in Sidney. The featured speaker for the event is Bill Wagner, Director of Mobility Management of South Central New York. More information or registration is available at 746-2281 or delawarecounty.org.
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(Jim Thompson 4-28-16)

Constitution pipeline officials stated a desire to appeal the New York State ruling to a federal court.
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Governor Cuomo announced that $3 million is available to help New Yorkers who have medical conditions that can be aggravated by extreme heat, to buy and install air conditioning. Eligible households can apply for cooling assistance through the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s Home Energy Assistance Program beginning May 2. Last year about 240 Southern Tier families received help; overall more than 4,100 households received cooling assistance last summer
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The Sidney Rotary Club is continuing with plans to educate the local public about the continuing Heroin Crisis. Another meeting has been scheduled for May 25th at the Sidney High School Library at 6:15
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The Otsego Electric Cooperative announced that attorney Timothy Johnson of Edmeston, will be their new CEO. Johnson formerly served as legal counsel to the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association.
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The New York State Court of Appeals ruled today that DNA evidence presented by prosecutors in a trial, must be accompanied at trial by at least one analyst involved in the critical stages of the processing of the DNA Evidence used, or who independently analyzed the raw data. The Court of Appeals ruled 4-3, that DNA evidence otherwise violates a defendant’s constitutional right to confront an accuser. The ruling follows a controversial Brooklyn trial where DNA evidence was presented & eventually convicted a man, who will now get a new trial.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report of a Domestic Dispute Monday on Town Shed Road in the Town of Deposit. Deputies arrested 36-year-old Brian Curtis of Deposit for 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Mischief & 3rd degree Robbery, he was arranged in Town of Deposit Court & he was released on $500 cash bail and is to reappear in the Town of Deposit Court at a later date.
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Sidney Flowers and Gifts are expanding their store at 67 Main Street in Sidney and The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci assisted with the ribbon cutting this morning, he commented about the explansion & the Sidney business community:

(Ray Pucci 4-28-16)

Sidney Flowers & Gifts will also host the Sidney Chamber’s Business After Hours event from 5:00 to 7:00 PM today.
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Delaware County Public health will hold a free rabies clinic today at the Pindars Corners Fire department on state route 23. The clinic runs from 5:00 to 7:00 PM today.
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A 3.8 Million dollars federal disaster award was made by the Economic Development Administration to the Delaware County IDA; to assist with Amphenol’s plans to move to a new location on Delaware Avenue in Sidney.  Sidney Village Mayor Andy Matviak explains:

(Andy Matviak 4-3-13)

Mayor Matviak said that this money is in tandem with the $10 million dollars in funding from the state, to move out of their flood prone site in Sidney to the new site adjacent to the Sidney K-Mart.  Plans call the new facility to be up & running in May 2014.

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Norwich City Police are looking for 28 year old Shawn Fowlston of Norwich, a paroled level 3 sex offender who is wanted on 2 separate warrants. Anyone with information about Fowlston’s whereabouts is asked to call Norwich Police at 334-1212.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 21-year-old Ashley Miller of Pitcher for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.  Miller was found to be in possession of prescription medication that she did not have a prescription for, during a traffic stop in the town of pitcher.   Miller was taken into custody without incident, processed, and released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Pitcher Court at a later date.

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State Troopers of Oneonta arrested 24-year-old Jordan Nardolillo of Cheektowaga, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance.   The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 28 in Oneonta,  Nardolillo was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500 cash bail.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 19-year-old Cody Burkhart of Bainbridge on an active Arrest Warrant for the charge of 2nd degree Criminal Contempt.   Burkhart allegedly made a harassing phone call to the protected party of an Order of Protection issued from Chenango county court, he was arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $2500 cash bail.  Burkhart is to appear in the Town of Bainbridge Court on a later date.

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GED tests will be different in 2014, so those who have started to go for their GED should get it done as soon as possible.  June White is the director of the Afton central school adult continuing education program:

(June White 4-2-13)

White said that the Afton program is spread out through the tri-county region, more details are available at 639-2811.

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A “Lunch and Learn” Energy Workshop for businesses and not-for-profit organizations will be offered on April 17th by Commerce Chenango from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich.  The workshop will provide an overview of the programs and incentives available to businesses and not-for-profit organizations to help them save money on their building and fleet energy expenses.   Pre-register for the workshop is suggested at RenewChenangoCounty.org or at 1-866-495-2959.

A 3.8 Million dollars federal disaster award was made by the Economic Development Administration to the Delaware County IDA.  The award will fund the purchase and preparation of the new site for Amphenol on Delaware Avenue in Sidney, as well as for the construction of the new building, the extension of a natural gas line to the existing site & the new plant, and for the recent construction of a levee around the existing facility.

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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 33-year-old Nathan Diamond of New Berlin on an active arrest warrant for 3^rd degree Criminal Trespass and 2^nd degree Harassment.   Diamond is accused of failing to leave the premises of the Unadilla Valley Central School as advised by the principle; he is accused of pushing staff and making threats.  Diamond was arraigned in the Town of Columbus Court and is being held on $2,500 cash bail. He is to appear in the Town of New Berlin court on a later date.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25-year-old Paul Poss of Sidney on a bench warrant issued by the Masonville Town Court for failing to appear.  Poss had previously been arrested for Unlawfully Cultivating Marihuana and had failed to appear at the court to address the initial charge; he was arraigned in Tompkins Town court & was released on $100 bail.

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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 20-year-old Caden Cruz of Smithville for Criminal Possession of a controlled substance.  Cruz was arrested following an incident at the Dollar General Store in the Village of Oxford, he was found to be in possession of prescription medication that he could not legally possess.  Cruz was issued an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Village of Oxford Court at a later date.

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