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The Binghamton Devils will be starting a new season shortly at the Floyd L. Maines Broome County Arena. Team practices are being held this week at the Arena; Single-game tickets are on sale at Binghamton Devils.com, or at the Arena Box Office. The Devils will open up the 2019-20 season at home on Saturday, October 5 at 7:05 p.m. against the Utica Comets.
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The Afton Community Theater presents “Matilda the Musical” this weekend. Erin Wehrli is directing the performances of “Matilda” this weekend:
(Erin Wehrli 9-24-19)
“Matilda The Musical” will be performed Friday & Saturday nights at 7:00 PM, with Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2:00 PM, at the Margery Secrest Theater at the Afton Central School. Tickets are available at BrownpaperTickets.com.
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The 13th annual O’Connor Hospital Invitational took place on September 18th at The College Golf Course at Delhi, raising more than $40,000 to support hospital equipment and building upgrades. Numerous area businesses sponsored the event; those interested in sponsoring for next year can call the Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network office at 547-4799 or email sheila.lemaster@bassett.org.
The New York Mets Monday announced the winners of the 2019 Sterling Awards, emblematic of the top minor league performers in New York’s farm system. Three of the seven honorees spent at least part of the season with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Mark Vientos was the Hitter of the Year; LHP Kevin Smith was named Pitcher of the Year; Andrés Giménez was the Mets’ Defender of the Year; and Sam Haggerty was the system’s top baserunner. Haggerty was a September call up to New York, he scored his first big league run September 6th against Philadelphia.
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The State Labor Department released local unemployment statistics for the month of August today. Locally, Chenango County had 3.9% unemployment; Delaware County had 4.4% and Otsego County 3.8% unemployment in August.
The mural on the side of the Tepco building in Bainbridge was dedicated Monday night. Kimberly Moravcik was tasked with putting a Native American theme on the border of the mural:
(Kimberly Moravcik 9-23-19)
Christopher Lloyd Wright of Afton was given the task to do the middle part of the mural, to reflect more of the later day Bainbridge:
(Christopher Lloyd Wright 9-23-19)
The dedication was followed by refreshments at the refurbished Wilsey Building.
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Tuesday’s Chenango Memorial Women’s Health talk will focus on Menopause at tonight’s meeting in Norwich. Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White of UHS Women’s Health Center in Norwich & Certified Nurse Midwife Tina Mann will be the featured speakers at the monthly at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich, beginning at 6:00 PM. More information is available at 337-4239.
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Schneiderman was replaced by Barbara Underwood on an interim basis, the case if being investigated by Nassau County DA Madeline Singas.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that $3 million is available to help New Yorkers suffering from serious health issues that are aggravated by extreme heat in order to purchase an air conditioner. Individuals can apply through HEAP at their local department of social services. To qualify, applicants must meet existing HEAP eligibility criteria and income guidelines, which vary by household size, and have at least one member of the household that suffers from a documented medical condition exacerbated by extreme heat. Applications will be accepted through August 31, or until funding runs out, the applications are available at otda.ny.gov.
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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will launch a new education series for women; it will begin Monday at the Bohemian Moon at 103 East Main Street in Norwich. The event will begin at 6:00 PM, the presentation and discussion led by Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White will follow at 7:00 PM.
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The City of Oneonta will be performing maintenance on the upper and middle levels of the parking garage on Monday beginning at 4:00 a.m. The upper level entrance and exit will be open for the duration. All vehicles must be removed from the mid-level no later than 7:00 PM this Sunday. The upper and lower levels of the garage will remain open, and all other municipal parking lots, at Dietz Street, Wall Street & the Westcott Lot will remain open. More information is available at 431-1365.
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All 7 Democratic Party Candidates in the race for the 19th Congressional District will participate in a debate Saturday at Delaware Academy in Delhi. The event will run from 4:00 to 6:30 PM, it is free & open to the public.
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Graduates of SUNY Oneonta will walk the stage in 3 ceremonies on Saturday: the School of Social Science at 9:00 AM, the School of Arts and Humanities and School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences at 1 PM and the School of Education and Human Ecology and School of Economics and Business at 4:00 PM. Receptions will be held after each on the academic quad.
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The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament at the Delhi College Golf Course, will take place today, the event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services to Delaware County senior citizens. More information about Delaware County Office for the Aging is available at 607-832-5750.
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The Tri Town Theater will be performing “4 Weddings & An Elvis” for 3 performances at the Sidney High School this weekend. Steve Quimby is a veteran actor who performed early in his career with the Late Jack Deuel in the Tri Town Theater, he told WCDO News that he was honored to be asked to direct this play, & he is dedicating his efforts in Jack’s memory:
(Steve Quimby 5-11-18)
Performances will be tonight & Saturday Night at 7:30 PM, and a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM, Tickets are available at the door.
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