The Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held this weekend at the Norwich High School Campus, organizer Tom Revoir said that they still have a last minute need for scorekeepers:

(Tom Revoir 7-7-23)

Those interested in score keeping should call the Norwich YMCA, again those numbers are 607-336-9622 extension 29 or extension 0.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that Scammers are impersonating Sheriff’s detectives and deputies in an effort to solicit money and gift cards from unsuspecting victims. Residents are reminded not to provide credit card or other payment information over the phone to anyone claiming to be law enforcement. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has received several new reports from residents who received phone calls from individuals pretending to be detectives or deputies of the BCSO. where the scammers claim that the Residents missed their court appearances and were threatened with warrants for arrest or thousands of dollars in fines. Residents are urged to terminate the call and not share any credit card information over the phone, no matter what the scammer says. if you receive a scam phone call, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 607-778-1911.

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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino will unveil the signage for the newly named 1st Lieutenant Stephen Doane Bridge spanning the West Branch of the Delaware River in Walton, Doane’s actions saved the lives of his fellow soldiers at the cost of his own life. The unveiling will be at the Walton Veterans Plaza at 171 Delaware Street in Walton on Thursday, July 13th, at 11:00 am.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-7-23

Tonight, there will be a tribute to local 1st responders for their contributions to their communities, Afton Fair spokesperson Rhonda Barriger said that the Fair board was happy to work with Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment on this event:

(Rhonda Barriger 7-7-23)

Potter said that the 1st responders deserve this recognition for their service, especially after the last 3 difficult years during the pandemic:

(Terry Potter 4-28-23)

Tickets are $10 per person, 12 & under will get in free, the tickets can be purchased at BrownPaperTickets.com.

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The Village of Unadilla will return to their full-scale “CARNIVAL OF SALES” tomorrow, Unadilla Chamber of Commerce President Jackie Carey explains:

(Jackie Carey 7-7-23)

Carey said that this is the 1st Carnival of Sales with all of the activities scheduled, like they did prior to the COVID 19 pandemic, events run from 9:00 AM to 4 PM around the village of Unadilla.

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State Troopers that are trained as child car seat technicians will be conducting 2 events this weekend to check the safety of child safety seats. Troopers will be available at Glimmerglass State Park Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM & Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Chenango Fire Company at 86 Castle Creek Road, Binghamton. Appointments are not required but are suggested by calling 561-7604.

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The Cullman Child Development Center & The Sidney American Legion are teaming up for an educational event; The Buzz About Honey Bees, this Sunday at the Sidney American Legion, organizer Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 7-7-23)

Halbert said that they started the series 2 years ago, and they average about 375 in attendance at each event. Sunday’s event will be held from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested of 32 year old Darin Wignall of Binghamton, On the morning of June 29th, Deputies initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock, Wignall was found to have been operating a motor vehicle on a public highway while his driver’s license had been suspended 14 times. Wignall was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle & Uninspected Motor Vehicle, he was released with an appearance ticket for Town of Hancock Court at a later date.

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Governor Hochul announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended from 6:00 AM Saturday, July 1 to 6:00 AM on Wednesday, July 5, to ease travel throughout the July 4th holiday weekend. Motorists should be aware that some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs

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The smoke from the Canadian Wildfires in affecting the region today, but it should clear out soon according to local meteorologist Rich Townsend:

(Rich Townsend 6-30-23)

The latest information about the wildfires can be found at airnow.gov.

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The Southern Tier Music Festival will be held at the Sidney Airport tomorrow, General Admission tickets are availabel today at SFCU in SIdney bainbridge & Norwich, or at the gate tomorrow. Organizers Teri Schunk & Ed Curley mentioned the acts that will be performing tomorrow:

(Teri-Ed 6-30-23)

Curley said that he was thankful about the sponsors that backed this first time event:

(Ed Curley 6-30-23)

The Festival will end with a fireworks dsiplay after the Maddie & Tae performance tomorrow night:

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Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds will be held on Tuesday July 4th at the Chenango County Fair grounds in Norwich again this year, Promoter Terry Potter of Milennia Entertainment said that the Popular tractor Pulls will return:

(Terry Potter 6-30-23)

Potter said that Country Music Star Jason Michael Carroll will perform, along with the local band Sundown, There will be food vendors and craft vendors & fireworks at dusk, Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com.

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Hill City Celebrations will have festivities on Tuesday July 4th in Oneonta, spokesperson Gabby Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 6-30-23)

Argo said that in the event of rain, the activites will be moved to July 5th. More information is available at the Hill City Celebrations Facebook page.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced 40 year old Quentin Wilson of Binghamton was sentenced to 25 years in prison after being found guilty of burglary, obstructing governmental administration and endangering the welfare of a child in March. Wilson was charged after he knocked in the door of a residence on Julian Street in Binghamton while brandishing a handgun, which he used to strike a victim in the face, he stole property from the residence and fled the scene. Wilson will have to serve five years of post-release supervision after he serves his 25 years behind bars.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-30-23

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force and the Tioga County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at a residence in the Town of Owego. Search warrant targeted 33 year old Bienvenido Aponte of Apalachin, who was charged with 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & 3 Counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Police seized 43.2 Grams of Fentanyl, $4,831 in US Currency, Multiple scales, cutting agents, and packaging materials used for weighing, cutting, and packaging narcotics for sale. According to the USDEA, as little as 2 milligrams of Fentanyl can be fatal, the amount recovered equals 21,000 fatal doses of Fentanyl.

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State Police announced that Governor Kathy Hochul has approved a request from the State Police to raise the maximum age to apply to become a New York State Trooper from 29 to 34. Candidates can learn about becoming a New York State Trooper and sign up to take the exam at joinstatepolice.ny.gov.

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The Franklin Stage Company begins their new season tonight, Artistic Director Patricia Buckley comments:

(Patricia Buckley 6-7-23)

More information about the show or the future shows can be found at franklinstagecompany.org.

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Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds will return again this year to the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich on July 4th, Promoter Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment comments:

(Terry Potter 6-12-23)

Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds will also feature Country Music Star Jason Michael Carroll, food and craft vendors. Tickets are only $15 until June 30th & $20 starting July 1st, at Norwich Copies Plus & at Eventbrite.com or at the gate.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 year old Brandon Cullipher Of Plymouth On May 31, for DWI, Driving with a .08% BAC or Greater, and Aggravated DWI for driving while a child under the age of 16 is in a motor vehicle. Cullipher was observed driving a vehicle with no affixed inspection sticker on the windshield, he is also accused of driving the vehicle with an open container, with passengers under the age of 16. Cullipher was taken into custody, processed and released on an appearance ticket, to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.

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On Thursday, June 29, at 9:00AM, the Greater Oneonta Historical Society and the Oneonta Job Corps Academy will unveil a historical marker for Homer Folks Tuberculosis Hospital at the corner of West Street and Homer Folks Drive. The marker recognizes Homer Folks Tuberculosis Hospital, which was a state hospital that treated hundreds of TB patients between 1935 and 1973. The hospital grounds are now occupied primarily by the Oneonta Job Corps Academy campus, along with several other entities.

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A.M. NEWS Monday 6-12-23

27 year old Joseph Hahn of Walton was arraigned on a Sealed Indictment in Delaware County Court last week. The indictments against Hahn accuse him of possessing fentanyl with intent to sell, he was released in his own recognizance, he must not possess or consume any illegal drugs or alcohol and he must check in with the Delaware County Probation Department weekly.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Alicia Klein of Cooperstown, following an investigation of an accident on May 27th in the Town of Milford. Klein was charged with DWI, Refusal to take a breath test, speed not reasonable & prudent, among other charges, Klein was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Milford Court at a later date.

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20 year old Brandon Navas of East Meredith was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in State Prison after admitting to violating the terms and conditions of his probation sentence. Navas was previously sentenced to a 5-year term of probation for his 2022 Conviction of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, he is accused of committing a Burglary in Roxbury while serving the sentence, he appeared in Delaware County Court last week and admitted to violating probation, he was sentenced & was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending his transfer to state custody.

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Delaware County Public Health will have free Rabies Vaccination Clinics today for dogs, cats and ferrets from 5:30 to 7:30PM at the Franklin Fire Hall, and another at the Walton Town Highway Garage from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, more information is available at 607-832-5200 or at delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Southern Tier chapter of the American Red Cross for a Blood Drive today at the Sheriff’s Office in honor of the late Broome County Deputy Kevin Tarsia, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. on July 4th, 2002, Deputy Tarsia was killed in the line of duty during an encounter with suspects from a firearms burglary at Grange Hall Park in Kirkwood. Appointments can be scheduled at redcrossblood.org.

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The Governor’s Office announced that temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6 am. on Friday, to 6 am. on Tuesday, to ease travel throughout the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Motorists should be aware that some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $47.1 million will be available to support New York State’s Summer Youth Employment Program this year, helping an estimated 18,500 young New Yorkers gain valuable experience in the workforce. Locally, Broome County receives $536,718, Chenango County $146,216, Delaware County $124,708 & Otsego County $196,140

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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame will add a few more names this year, Committee spokesman Greg Davie Told WCDO News who will be inducted:

(Greg Davie 5-25-23)

The ceremony will be held on Saturday May 27th at 1:00 PM at General Clinton Park.

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Broadway in Binghamton announced their new season, starting in November, Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 5-25-23)

More information about season tickets can be obtained by calling 772-1391 or online at broadwayinbinghamton.com.

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The Department of State reminds businesses of a new law to protect consumers from potential Gift Card Scams. Effective June 20th, all businesses selling gift cards must display a notice at or near where any gift card or gift certificate is displayed or sold to caution consumers about gift card fraud. Requesting gift cards as payment has become increasingly popular with scammers as funds are nearly impossible to trace. According to the Federal Trade Commission in 2022, nearly 65,000 consumers filed a complaint related to gift card scams, equating to a total loss of $228.3 million.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-25-23

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 33 year old Caitlyn Berkeley of Norwich following a traffic stop in the Town of Burlington. Berkely was found to be operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, she failed to comply with officers and physically resisted arrest, with 1 officer being injured who was later treated at the hospital and released. Berkeley was arraigned & was released on her own recognizance & will appear in Town of Burlington Court at a later date.

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The Afton Fair will continue in July again this year, and they are holding a special night to honor area 1st Responders, Afton Fair Spokesperson Rhonda Barriger told WCDO News that they teamed up with terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment for this event:

(Rhonda Barriger 5-25-23)

The Email to to nominate 1st responders again is tpott71@yahoo.com.

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This year, the AAA expects An estimated 43.2 million Americans are expected to travel this Memorial day Weekend, which is a 7% increase over last year.” Busier than normal traffic is expected on New York roads this Memorial Day weekend, Police Agencies also remind area motorists that they are participating in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign to get the traveling public to use their safety belts.

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The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive in Walton today, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Walton O’Neil High School. Appointments can be made by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Office of the Attorney General will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the upcoming August 23rd election and during New York’s early voting period, tomorrow through Sunday, August 21. Voters that experience problems can report issues by calling (866) 390-2992, or by emailing election.hotline@ag.ny.gov.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will start the 2022 Leaderful Delaware classes, which will start on September 13 with an in-person session in Delhi, with meeting on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s from 1 to 4 pm, through October. Applicants may be sponsored by a business or a community leader. Tuition is $300 and includes all materials and fees. Application due Sept. 1. For more information and an application visit delawarecounty.org, email info@delawarecounty.org or call 607.746.2281.

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The State Department of Labor announced the conclusion of an identity theft and fraud case from a 2017 investigation. 54 year old Guy Cuomo of Frederick, Maryland, was sentenced yesterday to 45 months after being found guilty of computer fraud, misuse of a social security number, aggravated identity theft, and related conspiracy charges.

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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo believes that state taxpayers should pay for his legal defense against the allegations of sexual harassment that led to his resignation from office one year ago. Cuomo filed suit Thursday against the state Attorney General for allegedly violating state law by denying his request to be assigned public assistance for his defense, after Attorney General James denied the former Governor legal counsel. James issued a statement saying: “Taxpayers should not have to pony up for legal bills that could reach millions of dollars so Mister Cuomo’s lawyer can attack survivors of his abuse.”

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Federal Health Officials are arriving in New York, following an increase in Polio cases detected in the wastewater in 2 counties this week. The State Health department is urging everyone who has not received a Polio vaccine to get one as soon as possible, more information is available by contacting your County Health Department.

A.M. NEWS Friday 8-12-22

The Chenango County Fair will have a free show tonight, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains;

(Terry Potter 8-12-22)

Chenango County Fair Spokesperson Mary Weidman told WCDO about the Saturday & Sunday activities at the Fairgrounds in Norwich:

(Mary Weidman 8-12-22)

The Chenango County Fair will run through Sunday, the remaining schedule is available at chenangofair.com.

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Friends of Rogers of Sherburne is participating in the 3rd anniversary celebration for Hidden Springs Brewhouse in the town of Norwich, today through Sunday, with Food Trucks, Live Music & a fundraising raffle. The Friends of Rogers Educational Event will be the Cornell Raptor Program on Saturday Aug 13th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, more information is available at Friendsofrogers.org.

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Another Red Cross Blood Drive is available at the Community Bible Chapel, in Cooperstown, from 9:00 Am to 2:00 PM. Donors can schedule an appointment to give using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 66 year old Dzemil Mujanovic of Meredith for Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Criminal Contempt. Deputies received information June 17th that Mujanovic was in possession of several long guns that he failed to surrender to Sheriffs Deputies as stipulated in a Family Court Order of protection. Deputies determined that Mujanovic was in possession 7 long guns, which were taken from his residence, he was released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Meredith Town Court at a later date.

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The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will be held in Norwich again this summer, following the cancellation of the event the last 2 years due to the pandemic, Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that they still need volunteers for a variety of tasks:

(Tom Revoir 6-28-22)

The Gus Macker Tournament was also moved to the Norwich High School Complex this year, July 8th through the 10th.

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Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak announced that 32 year old Kyle Finch of Binghamton, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in state prison after failing to register as a sex offender for the second time. Finch failed to provide an address change to local law enforcement from 2019 through 2021, as required by state law, Finch was convicted in 2016, in Chenango County, of Disseminating Indecent Material to a Minor, he was designated as a Level 2 Sex Offender.

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State Police reported that an 18-month-old died after she was hit by an SUV in the driveway of her home in Schuyler Monday morning. After arriving at the scene, state police determined that the mother was unloading groceries from her vehicle while her daughter was playing on an outdoor play set, when she went to move the vehicle, the toddler ran out in front of it, the mother rendered aid and called 911. The child was taken to the hospital where she was pronounced dead. State police say the mother will not be charged.

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Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds will be returning to the Chenango County Fairgrounds on July 4 after a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Organizer Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment told WCDO News that they are happy to be getting this event going again:

(Terry Potter 6-28-22)

The event will begin at 4:00 PM on Monday July 4th, Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com, more information is available at the Millennia Entertainment Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 6-28-22

The 1st of 2 Primary Elections of 2022 will be held today with Polls until 9:00 PM. The Democratic and Republican primaries for New York Governor are on the ballot, Democrats also vote for Lieutenant Governor. State Assembly Primaries will also be held around the state today. Congressional & State Senate Primaries will be held on August 23rd.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24-year-old Sean Parkes of Oneonta on an active Bench Warrant for Failure to Appear in Court, following a Domestic Dispute Investigation. On June 24th, Deputies were dispatched to the Town of Davenport, to check the welfare of 2 individuals involved in an altercation, they arrested Parkes, he was transported to Oneonta Police Department for processing.

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Southern Tier 8 Regional Board is holding the first-ever Upstate Rural Broadband Conference with national and state and regional leaders working to identify ways to speed-up the deployment of high-speed Internet in Central New York and the Southern Tier. The event is today from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Doubletree Hotel, 225 Water Street, Binghamton.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 1 car property damage motor vehicle accident on Calhoun Hill Road in the Town of Andes. The Driver, 52-year-old Sasha Catus of Bronx, exhibited signs of impairment, he was charged with DWI, Driving With a BAC of .08% or greater, failure to keep right, operating a motor vehicle while on a mobile phone, and operating a vehicle without wearing a seat-belt. Catus was released on appearance tickets for the Town of Andes Court on a later date.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies will be holding a special watch party at Mirabito Stadium tonight as Max Scherzer makes his 2nd rehab start with Binghamton on the road against the Hartford Yard Goats at Dunkin’ Donuts Park. Fans will be able to watch on the Mirabito Stadium jumbo-tron, with gates opening at 6:00 PM and first pitch at 7:05 PM. Tickets are $3, they can only be purchased in person at the Visions Federal Credit Union Starting Gate Box Office at Mirabito Stadium.

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Afton Firefighters responded this morning to a fire at 191 Hall Road.  No one was home when the fire broke out, Firefighters from Coventry, Bainbridge & Harpursville assisted, the home was completely destroyed, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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4 people were arrested following a drug rain on a house in Binghamton Friday.  Police seized fentanyl, drug packaging materials & scales, at 48 Tompkins Street on the city’s South Side.  Police arrested 62 year old Lydia Onishea, 34-year-old Danielle Thompson, 37-year-old Anthony Criscitello on a variety of drug charges & 25-year-old Tanna Ulmer for false personation, all 4 face court action shortly

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Richard Williams of Downsville, Saturday for Menacing and criminal trespass, for allegedly entering a residence illegally in the Town of Colchester and, after exiting, menacing another person with a dangerous instrument. Williams was arraigned in the Village of Walton Court and was released on his own recognizance. Williams is scheduled to appear at Colchester Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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The Otsego County Department of Solid Waste & the Arc Otsego ReUse Center announced the opening of a polystyrene recycling facility now available to county residents.  The facility is located at the ReUse Center, 23 Duane Street in Oneonta.  Material must be delivered in a clear plastic bag directly to staff.   Accepted items include white meat trays, white cups, white take-out containers, egg cartons & packaging used to protect electronics.   More information is available at 353–7831 or 547–4225.

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The first week of the Sidney Central school District’s 9th annual Summer Camps begins on July 8, with registration closing July 1.  This year the District will offer the American Red Cross Babysitting Class for students ages 11-15 on July 15^th & 16^th.  Registration for all weeks and camps can be found at sidneycsd.asapconnected.com.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Gincerowski Jr., of Port Crane for vehicular manslaughter, Leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, DWI, Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, following a hit and run accident Saturday night in the Town of Fenton that killed 16-year-old Constance Mazzarese of Owego.   The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a motor vehicle accident involving an SUV and a bicycle on State Route 369 in the Town of Fenton just after 10:00 PM Saturday night, the driver of the SUV left the scene, a State Trooper located the vehicle, disabled, about a mile north of the collision.  Gincerowski was located at a nearby residence and was taken into custody.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that a skunk in the town of Andes has tested positive for rabies.  The rabid skunk exposed 4 dogs and 1 person.  The person exposed to the rabid skunk is receiving rabies post exposure prophylaxis. Two of the four dogs were up to date on their rabies vaccinations and received boosters after the exposure.  Public Health is working with the dog owner and Town of Andes officials to implement 6-month quarantine on the 2 dogs that were not up to date on their rabies vaccinations.  The remaining rabies 2019 rabies clinics can be viewed at delawarecountypublichealth.com

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Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds will return to the Chenango County Fairgrounds on July 4th.  Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 6-24-19)

Tickets are available at Norwich Copies Plus, The Fairgrounds office, or at Brownpapertickets.com.

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(Jonathan Dukochitz 7-3-18)

Ice Cream treats will be available at the conclusion of the pet parade; more information is available at 646-320-7715.
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First Night Oneonta and Five Star Subaru present the HOMETOWN 4th of JULY in Neahwa Park tomorrow, the event is alcohol free & admission is free. Among the Scheduled events: from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon; The Oneonta Color Run will be held in Neahwa Park, at 12:00 Noon will be the Parade, with the Lineup at 11:00 AM at the Foothills Center for the Performing Arts on Market Street. The parade will travel down Main Street and into Neahwa Park. All entertainment, activities & vendors will be in Neahwa Park & at 6:00 PM, there will be a free Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Game at Damascke Field, the day will conclude with Fireworks at 9:30 pm.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will meet tonight at 5:30pm at The Meeting Place. The agenda will be devoted to a final update for the Annual Carnival of Sales on July 14th & to continue the Strategic Planning Workshop.
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State Police Superintendent George Beach announced the death of Trooper Nicholas Clark. Early Monday morning, Trooper Clark, the Stueben County Sheriff’s Office and the Corning Police Department responded to a call of a suicidal subject barricaded at a residence in the town of Erwin, Stueben County. During the incident response, Trooper Clark was shot and killed. 43-year old Steven Kiley was found in the residence dead of an apparent gunshot wound. Trooper Clark was 29 years old, he graduated from the 203rd session of the Basic School in 2015. The incident remains under investigation.
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Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds returns to the Chenango County Fairgrounds on July 4th, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 7-3-18)

Tickets are available locally at Blue Ox Store or at the gate the day of the show, the day will conclude with a Fireworks display at Dusk.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40 year old Anthony Stephens of Walton, on charges of DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Uninspected Motor Vehicle, Unsafe Tire, Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent, and Moved from Lane Unsafely, following a motorcycle accident in the Town of Hamden. Stephens is scheduled to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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The City of Oneonta will hold a public hearing this evening at the Oneonta Common Council Meeting at City Hall to receive public comments on the City’s community development needs, and to discuss the possible submission of 1 or more Community Development Block Grant applications for 2018. The City is currently considering a grant application for $230,000 for Nick’s Diner on Chestnut Street. The Common Council meeting is open to the public & begins at 7:00 PM in the 2nd floor Common Council Chambers.
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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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(Terry Potter 6-13-18)

Information about this event & other events are available at the Millennia-Entertainment Facebook page.
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The Broadway Theater League will present their “Test Drive Your Seat” Event tomorrow at the Forum Theater in Binghamton. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 6-13-18)

More information about about the upcoming season is available at Broadway In Binghamton.com.
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State Police arrested 24 year old Demario Reed of Guilford for DWI with a reported B.A.C of .17%. Troopers were dispatched to a one car crash into a guiderail on State Highway 7 in the town of Otego, where Reed was arrested; he was released and will appear in the town of Otego Court on June 21st.
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State Police arrested 22 year old Brandon Ortiz of Stamford for Aggravated Harassment & 2nd degree Harassment, after Troopers received a complaint that Ortiz struck a victim and later threatened the victim over social media. Ortiz was arraigned and was released on $500 cash bail; he is scheduled to reappear in court on June 12, 2018.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Town of Walton Highway Garage on State Highway 10. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
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Enchanted Forest Water Safari will open for the summer today. The amusement park is located on State Route 28 in Old Forge, and it features more than 50 rides and attractions, circus shows, arcade games, shops, food and more.
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This week, State Senator Tom Libous returned to the Senate for Legislative Session. In the past few months Senator Libous had two back surgeries and a staph infection that kept him away from the Senate Chamber.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced senate passage of legislation he sponsored which will enhance women’s health care in New York State to include pregnancy as a qualifying event for women to enroll in any health insurance plan at any time.

(Seward 6-18-15)

Under current law, New Yorkers can only purchase insurance coverage through the exchange outside of an open enrollment period when certain “qualifying events” such as marriage, divorce, becoming a U.S. citizen, or giving birth occur, Seward’s legislation adds pregnancy to the list of qualifying events. The bill has been sent to the assembly where companion legislation has been introduced.
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In May the State’s private sector job count grew by 47,400, or 0.6%, to 7,783,800, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. The statewide unemployment rate in New York was unchanged at 5.7% in May.
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“Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds” will be held on July 4th at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment comments:

(TERRY POTTER 6-18-15)

Tickets are available at Hummel’s in Norwich, Video Entertainment Plus in Sidney, The Artist’s Palette in Norwich & the New Berlin branch of NBT Bank, or at brownpapertickets.com.
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(Greg Davie 3-27-15)

The inductees will be honored during a special ceremony on Saturday May 23rd, during the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Memorial Day weekend.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,786 contracts valued at $2.1 billion and approved more than 2.5 million payments worth more than $8.8 billion in February. His office also rejected 204 contracts and related transactions valued at $1.1 billion and more than 4,000 payments valued at nearly $8.2 million due to fraud, waste or other improprieties.
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Opportunities for Otsego will be getting 3 million dollars in federal funding, according to US Senators Charles Schumer & Kirsten Gillibrand. The funding will be used for the county’s Head Start Program.
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The “Take A Shot at Diabetes” fundraiser is being held Saturday in Norwich to raise money for those suffering with Diabetes locally. Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 3-27-15)

Tickets are available at NBT Bank, Hummel’s office supplies in Norwich or at Brown paper tickets.com.
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New York State get expand its power base in Washington, following the retirement of Harry Reed as leaders of US Senate Democrats. Reed announced that he will not seek re-election for the US Senate, & will retire at the end of 2016; Reed told reporters that his preference to succeed him would be New York senator Charles Schumer.

(Terry Potter 3-20-15)

Tickets are available at NBT Bank, Hummel’s office supplies in Norwich or at Brown paper tickets.com.
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The South Kortright Girls Basketball team is 1 of the last local teams playing in the state tournament, they take on Fort Edward in the state Class D Final 4 Saturday at 10:45 AM at Hudson Valley Community College. Lady rams Coach Josh Burrows comments:

(Josh Burrows 3-20-15)

The South Kortright Lady Rams are undefeated this season & are currently ranked #1 in the state for Class D Schools. The full interview with WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull is posted at WCDOSPORTS.com.
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There will be a Celebration luncheon hosted by Donna Pinney Saturday @ 1:30pm at the Track Side Dining in Sidney. Pinney is an open heart-valve surgery survivor; she explains why she is holding the Luncheon:

(Donna Pinney 3-20-15)

Proceeds raised tomorrow will benefit the American Heart Association Southern Tier Heart Walk, in April at the BCC College campus. More information is available at 563-1638.
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There are tickets still available for the Canal Street String Band at the Martin W. Kappel theater in Norwich Saturday night. Chenango arts council executive director Diane Batson Smith explains:

(Diane Batson Smith 3-20-15)

Tickets are available at 336-2787 or at chenangoarts.org.
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The 2^nd annual canoe parade on the Saturday of this year’s general Clinton canoe regatta will be dedicated & named in honor of Pam LaFever this year, LaFever chaired the Clinton canoe regatta for 6 years.  Todd & Trevor Lafever commented about the honor for their mother:

(Todd & Trevor LaFever)

The Lafever brothers will participate in the Pam Lafever Memorial canoe parade, their mother died in December of last year after a lengthy illness.

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Governor Cuomo today announced $91 million in awards for shovel-ready projects to build affordable housing across the state. The funds were available through New York State Homes & Community Renewal,  Locally, in this round of funding, Lakewood Development LLC receives $3 million for The Norwich Shoe Apartments; which calls for the demolition of 4 old buildings and the new construction of 34 rental units for low-income individuals and families, 7, for persons with developmental disabilities. The development will be located adjacent to the downtown Norwich Business District.

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Residents of the Sidney center fire district are urged to attend a public meeting at 7:00 PM tonight about the construction of a new fire station.  A vote on the bond will be held on Tuesday may 21^st from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Sidney Center FIRE HALL.

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Millennia Entertainment & the Chenango County Fair announced that on Wednesday August 7^th  at 6:30 PM, Country music star Jamie O’Neal will headline the 5th annual “Guitars Under the Stars”  show.   Tickets go on sale Friday May 17^th at Hayes Office Products in Norwich, Video Entertainment Plus in Sidney and online at brownpapertickets.com.

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The Northeast Classic Car Museum will present its new exhibit, “Wagons & Woodies: From Depot Hack to Station Wagon.” With 20 classic vehicles on display.  The exhibit will run through April 2014, & the Museum will also show the documentary “Wagonmasters”, which  will play in the “Wagons & Woodies” exhibit from May 18 through Labor Day. More information is available at classiccarmuseum.org or at 334-2886.  Information about the film can be found at wagonmastersthemovie.com.

(Terry Potter)

The show begins Saturday night at 7:00 PM at the Clark Athletic Center on the SUNY Delhi campus. More information is available at 746-4565.

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The Unatego school district was forced to change tonight’s performance of the 15^th annual student & faculty variety show to Friday march 15^th at the junior senior high school in wells bridge.  Tickets for tonight’s postponed show will be honored at tomorrow nights show or at the show on march 15^th.  Money raised is going to help 3 area families with large medical expenses.

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A local broadband expansion project will receive state funds through the Connect NY Broadband Grant Program.  The Otsego County Wireless Network project will get $558,940 to bring wireless broadband to the county’s 24 towns, 9 villages and the city of Oneonta.  The connection will serve approximately 28,000 households, 4,500 businesses and 300 community anchor institution locations.

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Members of the Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education will hold a special meeting on this afternoon.  The meeting will be held in the District Conference room at 5:30 PM to discuss a personnel issue.