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The Greater Chenango Cares event, with Military Medical personnel performing medical dental & Veterinary services, will begin at the Norwich High School this Thursday through July 20th.  The Chenango United Way is coordinating volunteer efforts, Spokesperson Elizabeth Monaco comments:

(Elizabeth Monaco 7-9-19)

More information is available at the Greater Chenango Care Facebook page, or by calling the Chenango United Way at 334-8815.

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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that Oneonta Attorney Donald Schwartz has been appointed a part time City Judge.  Schwartz fills the position vacated by the retirement of Judge Richard McVinney, he was sworn in by Mayor Herzig Monday afternoon.

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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their Annual “Looking Back” Car Show & Chicken Barbecue on Saturday August 3rd at their River Street Location.  Spokesman Mark Little explains:

(Mark Little 7-9-19)

Little said that over 50 trophies will be awarded in 13 classes this year.

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The Summer Concert Season at the Anderson Center at the Binghamton University campus has big name performers coming soon.  Spokesman Chris Bodnarczuk comments:

(Chris Bodnarczuk 7-9-19)

Tickets for America on July 20th & Don McLean & Pure Prairie League on August 9th are available at the Anderson center Box office, at Anderson.Binghamton.edu or by calling 777-ARTS.

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Delhi Telephone Company is expanding broadband services into previously unserved or underserved areas, with Internet, Cable TV including HD & DVR & phone services.  Jason Miller of DTC explains:

(Jason Miller 7-9-19)

Miller said that DTC Representatives will be hosting a Meet & Greet with the Sidney center Fire Department Saturday from 11:00 to 2:00 PM, as their services are available in Sidney Center.

State Police arrested 36 year old Joshua Brown of West Monroe, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Troopers responded to County Road 32 in the town of North Norwich for a 1-car accident, they located the vehicle in a corn field with Brown behind the wheel.  Brown was transported to Chenango Memorial Hospital for an evaluation.  An investigation yielded suspected concentrated cannabis, LSD, mushrooms and Marihuana wax.  Brown was arraigned in the town of Norwich court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond.

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The next 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 Franklin Fire Hall at 351 Main St. Franklin.   More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old Alexander Dietrich of Hawley, Pennsylvania for DWI and Driving with a BAC greater that 0.08%. The arrest occurred during the course of an investigation of a reported one car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock.  Dietrich was arraigned in the Town of Hancock Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail or $1,000 dollars secured bond pending future court action.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested of a Town of Laurens man found to be in possession of contraband in the Otsego County Correctional Facility.  20 year old Dakota Coffey was charged with Introduction of Dangerous Contraband After he was found in possession of a vape pen containing THC oil hidden on his person while being processed into the Otsego County Jail and it was located later by staff after a search of his housing unit.  Coffey was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick Court where he was released on his own recognizance.

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Securities industry profits in 2018 were 11% higher than the previous year, but the average bonus paid to industry employees declined by almost 17%, according to an estimate released by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.  Despite increased market volatility, and the worst December for the Dow Jones Industrial Average since 1931, the industry had an 11% growth in pretax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms.  Profits totaled $27.3 billion in 2018, up from $24.5 billion in 2017, Employment in the securities industry increased to 181,300 jobs, the highest level in a decade.

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Governor Cuomo announced available assistance for farmers impacted by extreme rainfall and wet weather conditions last summer. Last week, the federal government declared 12 counties across the state as natural disaster areas. With these designations, farmers in the impacted areas may be eligible for assistance, including emergency loans, from the United States Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency.   Local FSA offices can provide affected farmers with further information, more information is available at fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/New-York

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More than 500 fire departments across New York have already signed up for the 9th Annual Recruit NY Weekend (April 27 – 28). Recruit NY is a cornerstone campaign of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York, with the goal of increasing membership in the State’s volunteer fire service.  During the weekend, volunteer fire departments will open their doors and provide the public with a glimpse of what it means to be a volunteer firefighter.  To find a local Fire Department participating, go to recruitny.org/participation-area.

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Tickets have gone on sale for Don McLean & Pure Prairie League concert, scheduled for Friday, August 9th at the Osterhout Concert Theater.  Tickets are available online at anderson.binghamton.edu, at 777-ARTS, or at the Anderson Center Box Office. 

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Animal Adventure in Harpursville is conducting another “Name The Giraffe” Contest, which is now into the 2nd round.  April & Oliver welcomed a healthy male calf on Saturday, March 16th, he was 139 lbs and stands 5′ 11″.  Those wishing to participate can go to namethegiraffe.com.

Broome County DA Steven Cornwell announced that a Broome County Grand Jury handed up a 5-count indictment against 45 year old Wilfredo Pica-Torres of Binghamton, for 2nd-degree murder, attempted Murder & 1st & 2nd degree arson in connection with incident on Walnut Street in Binghamton in February.  Pica-Torres is accused of intentionally setting a fire to a building at 109 Walnut Street in Binghamton on February 9th, which led to the death of Victor Banayan.

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Osteoporosis will be the next topic that will be discussed by Melissa Tworkowsky of UHS Orthopedics of Norwich, at Bohemian Moon at 103 W. Main Street in Norwich this evening.  The program is part of UHS Chenango Memorial’s 2019 Women’s Health Series, held monthly at the Norwich restaurant.  The event will begin at 6:00 PM, more information on the series or to reserve a seat is available at 337-4183.

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