State Police responded to the report of a Car & Motorcycle accident Sunday afternoon on State Route 7 in Afton. 53 year old Julie Lawton of Binghamton crossed over the double yellow and struck the driver’s side of a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was traveling the opposite direction. Lawton was airlifted to Wilson Hospital where she later died of her injuries.

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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed 2 narcotics search warrants in Binghamton, at 65 Schubert Street and 216 Court Street. Police found 60 grams of Fentanyl and drug packaging materials at the Schubert Street address, Orlando Torres of Binghamton was charged with 2 Counts each of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Police found approximately 15 grams of Fentanyl packaged for sale and other drug packaging materials at the Court Street location, Kaheem Ward of Binghamton was charged with 4 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 2 Counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia.

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New York State has announced a statewide pharmacy standing order for all pharmacies for naloxone beginning today. Naloxone blocks the effects of opioids allowing a person to regain consciousness and resume normal breathing. The State health department stated that some pharmacy chains already have provided their own standing orders, covering over 2,600 pharmacies, and independent Pharmacies may now also have naloxone ready for use.

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The state DMV If you recently received a text message claiming to be from DMV and asking for personal information for REAL ID requirements, it did not come from us. Anyone who received this text should NOT respond and should delete it, more information is available at dmv.ny.gov.

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The Chenango Blues Festival returns to Norwich this Thursday & Friday with free shows, and the main concerts to be held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds Saturday, Spokesman Eric Larsen explains:

(Eric Larsen 8-15-22)

More information, updates and tickets are available at chenangobluesfest.org

The Afton Arts & Crafts Festival will be held this Saturday & Sunday along Main Street & in the Afton Fairgrounds, Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 8-15-22)

More information is available at the Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page or at aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-15-22

The Delaware County Fair opens today in Walton, Spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 8-15-22)

The Fair runs through Saturday, more information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.

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Law enforcement agencies throughout the State are increasing patrols to target speeding through Sunday, as part of Speed Awareness week. Last year, law enforcement throughout the state issued 23,087 tickets for speeding and 32,170 tickets for other vehicle and traffic law violations, such as impaired and distracted driving.

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The State DOT is advising motorists that starting Today, State Route 7 between Pleasant Hill Road and Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville, will be closed to traffic for a culvert replacement. The closure is expected to last approximately 7 days, weather permitting, traffic will be directed to I-88. For up-to-date travel information, call 511.

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(Gene Pigford 11-30-18)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, all are welcome to attend.
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State Senator Fred Akshar has posted a survey on his website to get constituents opinions on prospective legislation by State Senator Kevin Parker of Brooklyn, which would allow for background checks of the social media accounts for those seeking to purchase weapons:

(Fred Akshar 11-30-18)

The survey will be up until about December 14th, and the results will be tabulated & announced shortly after.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department has arrested 31 year old Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester for 3rd degree Grand larceny. Shulgay is accused of stealing about $11,000 dollars from a Worcester family while working as a home aide. Shulgay was arraigned in Worcester Town Court & was released in his her recognizance pending future court action.
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Officials with Dick’s Sporting Goods Open announced today that Keith Urban will be the concert perfromer on August 16th in Endicott. Tickets for that show will be available December 14th through Ticketmaster.com.
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The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre & Gallery Presents “The Christmas Spectacular” Saturday, featuring the Sidney Community Band performing seasonal music, the Out of the Woodwork Players performing the skit, and an appearance by Santa Claus. The show is a benefit for the Bainbridge and Sidney Food Pantries, starting at 2:00 PM with Free Admission, but food or cash donations will be accepted for the pantries.
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The Village of Afton has scheduled their Christmas parade & festivities for tomorrow. Due to the current Bridge Construction, a New Parade Line up Location has been announced, on Court Street by the Afton Central School Athletic Fields, and the parking lot behind the Afton bus garage. The parade will go along State Route 41 & go along Main Street, participants are asked to arrive no later than 4:15pm. Also, live music is scheduled from Frankie Cepero starting at 4:00 pm in front of the NBT Bank, there will be refreshments provided by the Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce in the VFW.
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Oxford Village Mayor Terry Stark will officiate their annual holiday spectacular this Sunday at 5:00 PM. There will be local entertainment, a visit by Santa Claus & the official tree lighting ceremony. More information is available at oxfordny.com.
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State Police arrested 26 year old Jordan Dilello of Oneonta for DWI after a trooper was dispatched to a 1 car accident on Winney Hill Road in the town of Oneonta. The trooper observed a vehicle partially in a ditch and partially blocking part of the travel lane, Dilello & 21 of his 2 passengers were taken to Fox Hospital, he was released & was arrested & was released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta Court on December 4th.
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State Police arrested 43 year old Darcy Rogers of Greene for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C of .23%. Troopers observed Rogers operating her vehicle in the village of Greene, a traffic stop was initiated and she was arrested. Rogers was released on appearance tickets returnable to the village of Greene Court on December 11th.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has added more events to go along with the annual Holly Jolly Days Parade & Celebration later today. Chamber Vice President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 11-30-18)

There be many specials sales at downtown Sidney Merchants today & The Sidney Super 8 will distribute donated winter clothes for children at VEP after the parade.
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The Toys for Tots Train is scheduled to arrive in Bainbridge Saturday at at 11:45 at the Walnut Street Crossing, spokesman Roger Barnhart explains:

(Roger Barnhart 11-30-18)

The Toys for Tots Train will move on to Oneonta where it is scheduled to stop at the Gas Avenue crossing at about 1:45 PM Saturday.
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The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage and urgently needs blood donors to make an appointment to give blood today in Cooperstown, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Cooperstown Fire Department, 24 Chestnut Street. Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, are needed, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Teachers’ Association is hosting its 8th Annual Craft Fair, in the Greenlawn Elementary School Gymnasium tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Many local artists and crafters will be featured, along with crafts for kids, a pancake breakfast, and a Chinese Auction, with proceeds benefiting the Student Council’s Angel Fund which provides holiday food baskets for local families in need. Admission is free.
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(Terry Potter 6-20-18)

Tickets are available locally at Blue Ox Store, or at the gate the day of the show.
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State Lawmakers wrapped up their session one calendar later than anticipated, in the early morning hours today. The 2018 session ended without a deal to renew the state law authorizing school zone cameras, Lawmakers also failed to reach a compromise on bills to overhaul teacher evaluations and address school security.
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 37 year old Heather Koncelik of Worcester on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers arrested Koncelik after she was found to have heroin and suboxone in her possession in the town of Worcester. Koncelik was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $500 cash bail.
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Broome County Sheriff David Harder announced that confidential tips provided by the residents of the southern tier have led to the capture of Noah Venth-Costick. On Wednesday morning, the Sheriff’s Office Warrants Division received information that Venth-Costick was hiding out in a residence in Afton. The Warrants Division observed a vehicle enter the driveway which was occupied by Venth-Costick, he was arrested without incident, and he was transported to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Correctional Facility where he is being held without bail.
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State Police arrested 33-year-old Robert West of New Berlin for allegedly sending messages of a sexual nature to the child by Snapchat. West has been charged with 2nd-degree sexual abuse, forcible touching, & 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child. West was arraigned in North Norwich town court and sent to Chenango County Jail on $5,000 bail.
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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch and State Senator Fred Akshar will be holding a dedication ceremony to name the bridge on route 97 spanning the Delaware River the “Hancock Veterans Memorial Bridge” this Thursday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of Route 97 and Front Street in the Village of Hancock. The bridge is being named in honor of all those from the village who lost their lives in service to our country.
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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce announced that their annual Sidewalk Day will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 25th this year. Merchandise and Craft Vending spaces are available now at www.AftonSidewalkDay.com or by calling event organizer Melissa Matthews at 242-8473, or Afton Chamber President John Hinman at 343-0533.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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(Peggy Finnegan 6-5-18)

More information is available at 316-3212, applications can be submitted; postmarked for this June 9th to Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival, PO Box 624 Norwich, 13815.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40 year old Brent Nichols of Walton for DWI and Aggravated DWI with a BAC of more than 0.18%. Deputies were told that Nichols left his home in a vehicle while in an intoxicated condition. He was released on appearance tickets and scheduled to appear before the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
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On Saturday, Senator Fred Akshar partnered with representatives from UHS, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, the Johnson City Police Department and the Southern Tier AIDS Program for a “Shed the Meds” prescription turn-in event at the Oakdale Mall. Volunteers collected over 490 pounds of prescription and over-the-counter medication, including 334 bottles of prescription narcotics and other controlled substances with an estimated street value of over $50,000. Community members participated in free Narcan training held at the UHS Stay Healthy Center, each trainee received a free Narcan kit.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will have a regular meeting on Today at 5:30 pm at The Meeting Place, 187 Main Street, Unadilla. All directors and members are urged to attend. Information on final plans for the 42nd Annual Unadilla Carnival of Sales will be discussed, the event will be held on Saturday, July 14th this year.

State Police arrested 29 year old Jack Gomez from The Bronx for speeding on State Route 17. Troopers pulled over Gomez, troopers detected marijuana, and they conducted a search & seized 800 milligrams of a hallucinogen & 15.5 grams of marijuana among other items. Gomez was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance he was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond. He is scheduled to reappear on June 16.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their 2018 Annual Dinner tonight at the Sidney Elks Lodge. This year’s honoree for Citizen of the Years is Dr. Riaz Lone:

(Dr. Lone 6-1-18)

The Business of the Year’s award will go to Unalam, CEO Craig Van Cott comments:

(Craig Van Cott 6-1-18)

The annual event will begin at 5:30 PM.
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The 4th annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Association Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, as a fundraiser for future work at the Memorial site in Sidney at River Street near State Route 8. Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 6-1-18)

More information is available at 518-256-7899 or at Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park.org.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly First Friday Meet & Greet Breakfast this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The event will be held at the new Delaware County FoodWorks+ at 27905 State Highway 28 in Andes.
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(Pat Pittsley 8-25-17)

The event will be held on September 23rd from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Chenango County Highway Garage, registration or more information is available by calling 337-1792.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-year-old Patrick Ford of Delancey, on a Bench Warrant issued by the Town of Delhi Court as a result of Ford’s failure to appear to answer charges of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and Petit Larceny. Ford was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $250 cash bail.
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State Police & Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 33-year-old Christopher Davis of Otego on a Warrant of Arrest issued by the Town of Franklin Court. Davis was charged with 3rd degree Robbery, Criminal Mischief & Petty Larceny, for allegedly forcefully stealing a cell phone from a victim during a domestic dispute in the Town of Franklin. Davis was arraigned in the Town of Franklin Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail pending further court action.
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The Norwich YMCA 10th Annual Open Doors Scholarship Motorcycle ride will be held this Sunday. Registrations will begin at 10:00 AM; the ride starts at 11:30 & will proceed to Mt. Upton Park for a chicken barbecue & Chinese Auction, 50/50 & other activities.
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The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce has taken over the “Afton Sidewalk Days” Saturday, as they try to keep a long time local tradition going forward, Chamber President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 8-25-17)

The Event will run tomorrow from 9:00 to 4:00 on Afton’s Main Street, with Sidewalks Sales, games for children and many other activities.
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The 4th Annual Oneonta Job Corps Community Ballgame will be held tonight from 6:15 to 9:15 PM @ Damaschke Field in Neahwa Park. In addition to the ballgame there will be games and contests, & a Fireworks Show at 9:00pm. The event is free & open to the public.
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The Electoral Action Working Group of Delaware County Solidarity, has organized a community forum Saturday, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the United Ministry of Delhi at 1 Church Street. Candidates who have officially announced their run for the 19th congressional seat in 2018 will participate. More Information is available at 363-2752.
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The New York State MX Championship will be held at the Unadilla Valley Sports Center on State Route 8 in New Berlin this weekend. The State Championship is open to all racers regardless of their state of residence. This event offers both dirt bike and quad classes. More information is available at 965-8450 or unadillamx.com.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce next Business After Hours event is today at the Super 8 Hotel at 4 Mang Drive. The event will run from 6:00 pm to 8:00 PM.
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(Pete Lopez 8-21-17)

Lopez said that a key issue is that, it’s not a matter of “If” harsh weather hits the upstate counties again, but “when”, and he is concerend that necessary measures might not be completed in time.
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The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce has taken over the “Afton Sidewalk Days” Saturday, to keep a long time local tradition going forward, Chamber President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 8-21-17)

The Event will run this Saturday from 9:00 to 4:00 on Afton’s Main Street, shuttles will be available to & from the event.
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The Otsego County Northern Transfer Station in Cooperstown will be closed for construction starting today through September 30th. Information on other locations for disposal can be found online at otsegocounty.com or by calling 547-4225.
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Commerce Chenango announced that a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party will be combined with their monthly Business After Hours event, at the Rogers Environmental Education Center, in Sherburne from 4:30 to 6:30 PM today.

(John Hinman 5-23-17)

Hinman said that the event would be held Sunday June 4th at the Fireman’s building at the Afton Fairgrounds, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.
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The Village of Sidney’s Memorial Day Parade will have a different route this year. Officials with the Sidney American Legion said that the parade would form at the Downtown Great American Parking lot; they will leave at 9:00 AM, & will march to the Sidney Bridge & Library for a ceremony & then continue down River Street to the Veterans Memorial Park to lay another wreath.
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Chenango County Officials announced that sometime this afternoon, State Highway 12 south of Sherburne will be closed for up to one hour. This closure will be related to the movement of an oversized/overweight load, and the need to reinforce a bridge for weight distribution just south of the village. Officials said that they were unsure of the exact time for the closure.

The city of Oneonta is getting ready for a large downtown makeover, after winning 10 million dollars last year through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, Mayor Gary Herzig comments:

(Gary Herzig 5-23-17)

The winning projects include The Westcott Lot Development on Main Street, a Fund for Small Business Revolving Loans and Sign Grants, the plan to improve Housing, the development of a New Transit Hub and a Parking Garage Renovation, plus a Muller Plaza Passageway, a Water Street Boardwalk, as well as Market Street and South Main Street Improvements, and for marketing of the Downtown region.
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Lawmakers are debating whether to add Electronic Cigarettes to the state’s ban on smoking in workplaces, bars & restaurants. The state Assembly has already endorsed the idea; a similar bill has been introduced in the State Senate. New York banned indoor smoking in 2003, in 2012 state lawmakers voted to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18.
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Farm Workers are expected to rally in Albany today for the right to unionize. State law currently prohibits farm workers from being able to organize, which workers say leads to harsh conditions & poor treatment; they are urging lawmakers to repeal the law.
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(Elizabeth Monaco 7-21-16)

Appointments are still necessary for the remaining slots for Dental vision & Veterinary care at 337-4320.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host the next 4-chamber mixer on Tuesday July 26th. The event will begin at 6:30 at the Highway 7 Bar & Grille on Route 7 in Bainbridge. Members from the Bainbridge, Sidney, Unadilla & Afton Chambers are encouraged to attend.
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Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a new grant initiative to address the growing statewide problem of so-called “zombie homes” – vacant and abandoned homes that are not maintained during a prolonged foreclosure proceeding. The Zombie Remediation and Prevention Initiative will provide $13 million in grants to local governments throughout the state through a competitive application process. The 100 communities with the greatest problem of zombies and vacancy have been invited to apply for the funds. The money will address housing vacancy and blight by bolstering municipalities’ capacity for housing code enforcement, for tracking and monitoring vacant properties, and for legal enforcement capacity to ensure banks and mortgage companies comply with local and state law.
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In June, New York State’s private sector job count increased by 23,900, or 0.3%, to over 7.9 million, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. Since the beginning of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration, New York State’s economy has added 824,100 private sector jobs and experienced employment growth in 57 of the past 66 months. The statewide unemployment rate was unchanged from May, the U.S. rate was 4.9% in June. New York’s statewide unemployment rate continues at its lowest level since August 2007.

(Keith May 7-20-15)

May said that the Sidney branch had only minimal damage, teh clean up is underway & the State of the art insulation in the new building smoldered for several hours since the lightning strike at about 10:00 Sunday night, traditional insulation would have likely burst into flames quicker.
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A State Department of Corrections employee has been charged with 2nd degree attempted murder in Norwich. Norwich Police arrested 33-year-old Wayne Spratley Sunday morning, following a call about a person displaying a weapon in the area of a North Broad Street business. A Norwich Police Officer responded and heard gunshots near Lackawanna Avenue, where the officer found the victim who appeared to be shot in the stomach, the victim was taken to University Hospital in Syracuse & was listed in critical condition. Spratley was arraigned in Chenango County Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $50,000 bail, additional charges against Spratley are pending & the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Norwich Police at 334-1212, or the Norwich Police Department’s TIPS Line at336-8477, or at npdtips.com.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged a Delhi man with introducing dangerous prison contraband into the facility. On Saturday night Delaware County Correctional Facility intake officers conducting a search of a new inmate found Brayan Thompson of Delhi was in possession of a concealed belt buckle knife while being booked into the jail, on an unrelated Burglary charge, he was subsequently charged with Promoting Prison Contraband. Thompson was arraigned on the new charge, & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $2000 cash bail; he remains incarcerated pending future court appearances.
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On Friday, July 17th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 48 year old Wade Egan of Lake Grove New York for 1 count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon & 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, failure to Keep Right, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Obey a Police Officer, and several violations. The arrests were made as a result of a pursuit and subsequent traffic stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of Walton. Egan was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court and was released to reappear at a later date.
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The American Red Cross is holding a Blood drive this afternoon at the Christ Church on State Route 51 in Gilbertsville. The blood drive will run from until 6:00 PM. Appointments can be scheduled at 783-2232; walk-ins are also welcome to donate.
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The Town of Unadilla crews are repaving Butternut Road this week. Repaving will be between 7:00 AM & 4:30 PM each day and the road will be closed at those times.
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The next 4-chamber mixer will be held today, sponsored by the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce. At the 6:00 PM at the Sundown Golf club on Hay Path Lane in Guilford. All members of the Sidney, Unadilla, and Afton & Bainbridge chambers are encouraged to attend.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a SPECIAL Board of Education Meeting today in the Guilford Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. Business Office staffing and Administrative staffing will be discussed.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office 18 year old Dylan Whitman of Greene for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing property exceeding $3,000 from a Town of Smithville residence. Whitman was arraigned at the Town of Greene Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility. Whitman is to appear in the Town of Smithville Court at a later date.

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The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting today at 7:00 PM in the Susquehanna Room of the Jack Bolster Community Center in Afton. John Graham from the Dispute Resolution Center of Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties will be speaking about the process and benefits of mediation in resolving business and personal disputes.

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Broadway in Binghamton announced that tickets are on sale today for “JEKYLL & HYDE” at the Forum Theater on Sunday, October 12^th at 3:00 & 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale today at the Arena Box Office, Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. More information is available at 778-6626 or BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

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State Police, Delaware County sheriff’s deputies & Walton Police responded on February 19^th to a murder-suicide & arson at 294 John Lockwood Road in the Town of Walton.  After the fire was extinguished, 2 sets of remains were removed; one was identified as 47 year old Debra Sundstrom of 1884 South River Road in Walton, from suicide by a gunshot to the head.  On Friday, a 3^rd set of human remains was located at 1884 South River Road, who was identified as 49 year old Randy Sundstrom, the husband of Debra Sundstrom, his death was ruled as a homicide, Randy Sundstrom’s death may have occurred during February of 2010. . The second set of human remains from the February 19^th fire was identified as the homeowner-51 year old Dominick Bosco, the cause of his death is undetermined.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police at 561-7400.  The investigation is continuing.

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State Police investigated a 1-Car fatal motor vehicle accident on Afton Lake Road at around 2:20 AM Sunday.  The investigation revealed that 22-year-old Ryan Lewis of Harpursville lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a curve; he struck a tree with the passenger side. 24 year old Joelyn Sines of Harpursville was a front seat passenger, she was pronounced dead at the scene, 22 year old Mitchell Birch of Afton and 22 year old Caleb Gregory of Afton, were both transported to Wilson hospital in Johnson City, Lewis has been charged with 2^nd Vehicular Manslaughter and Driving While Intoxicated, he was transported to Wilson hospital, he faces action in Town of Afton Court at a later date.  The investigation is continuing.

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Lawmakers in Albany are working on Governor Cuomo’s ambitious agenda for the year.  Assemblyman Pete Lopez said that the agriculture and energy agenda’s are doable:

(Lopez 2-25-13)

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A Binghamton man was arrested Saturday on drug charges, after being pulled over for an inspection violation.  24-year-old Daniel Gregoris was charged with Criminal Possession of a Hallucinogenic Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and driving an Uninspected Motor Vehicle, he is accused of possessing several grams of Ecstasy and a small amount of Marijuana in the vehicle.  Gregoris faces court action shortly.

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State Police at Sidney arrested 21-year-old Gregory Castro of Binghamton, for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop in Sidney; Castro was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable in the Town of Sidney Court on March 14^th.

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Delaware county sheriff’s department Investigators arrested 31 year old Richard Dostis, of Walton for failure to register his e-mail account information to law enforcement within 10 days, as required of a level 3 sex offender in new York.  Dostis maintained at least 1 e-mail account, which he failed to register with authorities, he was charged with 1 count of Failure to Register and/or Verify an Address or Status Change, and he will be arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court at a later time.

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The Delaware County Sheriffs Office responded to a one car motor vehicle accident Sunday on County Highway 22 / East Brook Road in the Town of Hamden. 52-year-old Anthony Triarsi of Yonkers left the roadway and struck a utility pole.  Triarsi was not injured; he was issued a traffic summons for the unsafe tires.

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The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce will hold their kick off events this Wednesday in Afton.  Chamber president Elena Hulsey explains:

(Elena Hulsey 2-25-13)

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