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State Police responded to a 1-car fatal crash on Klondike Road in the town of Hancock on Tuesday at about 6:20 PM, following a report of a vehicle that overturned and was on fire.   An investigation revealed that 69-year-old Elizabeth Rosengrant of Fish’s Eddy was operating an SUV when she went off of the shoulder of the roadway, overturned & struck 2 trees & caught on fire.  The case remains under investigation.

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The Town of Guilford Board held a special meeting Wednesday night & they approved their Local Renewable Energy Law for the possible development of solar and wind energy businesses.  Guilford town Supervisor George Senek told WCDO News that any construction of wind turbines by Calpine is at least 1 year away:

(George Senek 9-26-19)

The Calpine Corporation has proposed a plan to build up to 30 large Wind Turbines around the Town of Guilford up to 676 feet.  They are exploring similar plans for up to 27 wind turbines in the towns of Windsor & Sanford.

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Applications are being accepted currently for the Leadership Delaware classes, which will start in October & last for 16 sessions twice a month.  Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 9-26-19)

Pucci said that the first session will be held on October 9th, the application can be downloaded at http://delawarecounty.org/about/leadership-delaware/

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Chenango County Waste Management reminds county residents that the Latex Paint Exchange officially ends September 30th at the North Norwich Transfer Station on State Route 12.   The site is open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 pm; more information is available at 337-1790.

On Tuesday afternoon, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies, & State Police responded to a 2 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 357, near Lawton Hill Road, in the Town of Franklin.  Deputies reported that 55 year-old Robert Ray of Bainbridge travelled into the opposing lane & struck an on-coming vehicle driven by 89 year-old Richard Dickson of Jensen Beach, Florida.  The Dickson vehicle subsequently ran off the roadway and overturned in a ditch. Richard Dickson, and his 90-year-old passenger, Helen Dickson suffered minor injuries and were transported to A.O. Fox Hospital for treatment. Deputies later issued Ray traffic summonses for failure to keep right and failure to wear a seatbelt.

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Otsego County held its 22nd annual Hazardous Waste Collection Day this past weekend.  On Friday, Unadilla had 170 cars dropping off hazardous materials, on Saturday at the Meadows Office Complex, 750 cars dropped off hazardous materials.  200 pounds of pharmaceuticals and medications were collected for incineration, over 20,000 pounds of electronics, 240 car batteries & 2500 household batteries were collected, & 650 gallons of paint was collected which will be re-mixed by Golden Artist Colors for eventual re-distribution to local not-for-profit agencies.

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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will host their Kick Off Dinner for their Campaign season Tonight from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at J & D Wagon Wheel in Oneonta.    Debra Marcus is this year’s recipient of the 2019 Cheri Albrecht Award & Tim McGraw will be awarded the 2019 Alan Donovan Outstanding Community Leadership Award.

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Otsego County Chamber will host their state Mandated Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment Training on Wednesday, October 9th at 1:00 PM at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in Oneonta.   The State mandates ALL employers adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train ALL employees on sexual harassment prevention.  Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC will conduct the training for Managers and Owners.   Chamber members must register with Barbara Ann Heegan 432-4500 or by email:  baheegan@otsegocc.com

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The Hospice Chenango Annual Dinner will be held this evening in Norwich.  The dinner will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club starting at 6:00 PM, honorees will be volunteer Audrey Coleman & Pet therapy dog Fanny.

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Oneonta Police have arrested 27 year old Shawn Stilson of Oneonta for Criminal Mischief, Reckless Endangerment,  Reckless Driving and Driving the Wrong way on a 1-Way Road.  Stilson is accused of leaving the scene of a domestic dispute, driving his vehicle the wrong way down Fairview Street, across Main Street & over the bridge & down to the Railroad tracks below early Saturday.  The vehicle was removed, the bridge was fixed & was re-opened to traffic Saturday afternoon, Stilson was taken to Bassett Hospital, he was treated, released & faces court action at a later date.

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The Unadilla Rotary will hold their 10th annual Autumn Fest on October 6th, spokesman Robert Knox explains:

(Robert Knox 9-23-19)

Additional information about the event can be found at unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest.

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The Otsego County Highway Department will close County Highway 45 in the Town of Hartwick to all traffic for 2 more culvert replacements.  Tomorrow, crews will be closing highway 45 at the intersection with Lippitt Road, the road should be opened at the end of the day, on Thursday, crews are going to be closing Highway 45 a couple hundred feet south of Schidzick Road, and again the road should be reopened at the end of the day.  Detours will be in place through Bill Powers Road, to Towers Road, to Seminary Road & to State Route 28.

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The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will host their Otsego County Kick Off for the United Way Campaign season on Thursday, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at J & D Wagon Wheel at 142 Main Street in Oneonta.    More information is available at 432-8006 or by email klorraine@unitedwaydo.org.