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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-4-21

wcdonews — Wed, 11 Aug 2021 18:00:32 +0000

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-4-21

THE OTSEGO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REPORTS THAT THE COUNTY HAS REACHED A 9% POSITIVITY RATE IN THE LAST 7 DAYS AND THEY ARE RECOMMENDING THAT EVERYONE WEAR A MASK INDOORS IN PUBLIC. THEY HAVE ALSO ADDED AN ADDITIONAL DAY OF VACCINATION AT THE OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR. FAIRGOERS CAN RECEIVE COVID 19 VACCINES TODAY TIL 6:00 PM AT THE EMT TENT. VACCINATIONS WILL ALSO BE ADMINISTERED AT THE FAIR ON FRIDAY FROM NOON TO 6PM. ANYONE VACCINATED AT THE FAIR WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR PRIZES.

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STATE SENATOR FRED AKSHAR HAS JOINED YES SAFE CHOICES FOR KIDS, LOURDES HOSPITAL AND THE BINGHAMTON RUMBLE PONIES TO HOST THE “WELCOME BACK TO THE BALLPARK” DOUBLEHEADER TONIGHT AT MIRABITO STADIUM. THIS YEAR, NEARLY 3 THOUSAND FREE TICKETS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO LOCAL FAMILES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. THE EVENT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES TO SPEND TIME TOGETHER IN A SAFE, DRUG FREE ENVIRONMENT. THE RUMBLE PONIES TAKE ON THE PORTLAND SEADOGS IN A DOUBLEHEADER THAT BEGINS AT 5:30PM.

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US SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER ANNOUNCED THAT NEW YORK AIRPORTS WILL RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT FUNDING IF CONGRESS PASSES THE 1 TRILLION DOLLAR INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN. THE WARREN EATON AIRPORT IN NORWICH IS IN LINE TO RECEIVE 790 THOUSAND DOLLARS,WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR AIRPORTS IN SIDNEY, BINGHAMTON AND HAMILTON. THE PLAN ALLOCATES 937 MILLION DOLLARS FOR NEW YORK AIRPORTS.

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THE MOBILE CANCER SCREENING COACH WILL WILL BE AT THE OTSEGO COUNTY FAIR THURSDAY FROM 9AM TIL 2PM PROVIDING NO COST MAMMOGRAMS AND PAP TESTS TO WOMEN 40 YEARS AND OLDER.

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CHENANGO SPCA IS HAVING A “PAWS AND PINTS” FUNDRAISER AT HIDDEN SPRINGS BREWHOUSE IN NORWICH ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH FROM 1 TO 7PM. THE EVENT WILL FEATURE A PET PARADE, LIVE MUSIC, A MAGICIAN AND FOOD TRUCKS. PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT CHENANGO SPCA AND HELP OFFSET OPERATING EXPENSES.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-4-21

Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall. For more information call 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet today at 10:30 A.M in Albany, New York City and at the Broome County Career and Community Services Center in Johnson City. The meeting will be Live-streamed at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts, the board will view documents related to Application of Bluestone Wind, LLC for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need, for Construction of the Bluestone Wind Farm Project in the Towns of Windsor and Sanford.

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The Next Sidney Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be held this morning at 8:00 AM, the meeting will be held at the Sidney Golf Course, all members & Directors are urged to attend.

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Over the past 7-10 days the Chenango County Public Health Office has seen a rise in COVID cases. The cause of this rise can be attributed to a mix of unvaccinated individuals and a decrease in prevention efforts. Active cases have gone from single digits to 28 with 69 people quarantined and 2 hospitalized.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-4-17

wcdonews — Thu, 04 May 2017 19:06:29 +0000

The National Weather Service surveyed an area of storm damage from Monday’s Storm, in Chenango County. Damage to trees was found near Oxford, the damage became more concentrated along Lyon Brook Road northeast of Oxford, where numerous trees were uprooted and snapped near Pratt Road. The tree damage pattern indicated either straight-line winds, indicating a microburst or a series of microbursts as opposed to a tornado. Structural damage included a large tree destroying a garage on Lyon Brook Road, and a peeled roof and a large tree on a house along Pratt road.
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State Police arrested 38-year-old Joseph Wilms of Unadilla, for DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Criminal Mischief & other traffic violations, after troopers responded to a report of an erratic driver on the Unadilla Community Field. Wilms is accused of driving on the field, causing damage to the grass, and then driving away, he was located in his driveway on Sperry Street; the arrest was a felony because Wilms has 2 prior DWI convictions. Wilms was arraigned in the Town of Unadilla Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, pending court action Friday.
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Governor Cuomo signed landmark legislation today to empower New York local governments to assemble and find efficiencies for savings to taxpayers.

(Cuomo 5-4-17)

The state Budget stayed within the 2% property tax cap, & the Governor challenges County Governments to develop shared services plans.
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Broome Count District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced today that Charles Burks was sentenced to 13 years in prison, and Jennifer Burks was sentenced to 9 years in prison, on 2nd-degree manslaughter and 1st degree assault convictions. The couple was accused of giving their son, 5-year-old Chace Burks a fatal dose of oxycodone on May 7th of 2016, and a debilitating dose of methadone in May of 2015.
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State Police arrested 22-year-old Akil Wright of Brooklyn for Criminal Contempt, after troopers responded to a domestic dispute in Laurens. Wright’s conduct violated a valid order of protection. Wright was arraigned in the Town of Laurens Court and was released without bail being required. His next court date is on May 18, 2017.
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State Police arrested 44-year-old Corey Christman of Oneonta for Disseminating Indecent Material to a Minor and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Christman was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to Otsego County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond, pending future court action.
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A large wind turbine is being moved today down State Highway 12 from the North Norwich rest area to the Oxford rest area. This will cause major traffic delays, particularly in the City of Norwich, to get the load over the Canasawacta Creek Bridge around the lunch hour. Motorists are encouraged to avoid State Highway 12 if possible. You can use County Road 32/East River Road as an alternate.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24 year old Francisco Rodriguez of Hancock Monday, on charges of Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, failure to keep right, and unsafe lane change. Deputies say this arrest is a result of a traffic stop on East Front Street in the Village of Hancock. Rodriguez was arraigned in front of Judge Buckley at Hancock Village Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $1,000 bail.

NYSEG met its goal of restoring service to more than 90% of affected customers last night & is continuing with the restoration effort. More than 60,000 customers have been affected, around 57,000 customers have had their service restored. NYSEG expects to have power restored to the remaining customers this afternoon, Helicopter patrols are continuing to look for additional damage locally this afternoon.
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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will honor The Late Dick Davies at this year’s regatta. Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:

(John Harmon 5-4-17)

Davies won the only 70-mile race he participated in, and was instrumental in the growth of the regatta, & the development of the regatta Hall of Fame, located at General Clinton Park.
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State Senator Fred Akshar and YES Safe Choices will honor 645 YES Leaders from Broome, Tioga and Chenango Counties at a special end-of-year Leaders Change Lives Recognition Reception at The McKinley on the Huron Campus at 1701 North Street in Endicott. Akshar will also award three Jill Kavanagh Memorial Scholarships to 3 YES Leaders.
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The Town Of Oneonta will hold the 2nd of 2 public meetings today to inform residents about the “Community Choice Aggregation” energy delivery program, which is a State program that authorizes communities to purchase of electricity at lower rates. Today’s meeting is from 5:00to 7:00 PM at the Foxcare Center on Route 7. Residents are encouraged to bring their electric bill to compare pricing.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the Guilford Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 3-16-17

wcdonews — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 18:47:41 +0000

The Afton & Bainbridge Guilford Yes Leaders are teaming up for an Opioid Awareness Program tonight in the Afton School District. State Senator Fred Akshar comments:

(Fred Akshar 3-16-17)

Hundreds are expected to attend the event tonight, which will start with a free pizza dinner at 5:30 followed by the program at 6:00 PM; more information about the program is available at yes safe choices.org.
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The New York State Department of Health today announced several enhancements to the state’s Medical Marijuana Program that will improve patient access. The measures include authorizing physician assistants to certify patients and adding chronic pain as a qualifying condition. More information about New York’s Medical Marijuana Program is available at health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana.
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The State Senate & State Assembly passed their budget resolutions this week, paving the way for the conference committees to begin negotiating the differences in the 2 plans next week. Both budget plans call for increases tuition assistance for college students and increasing aid to public school districts and tackling the state’s aging water infrastructure issues. Other issues include stopping the practice of prosecuting 16 & 17 year olds as adults in criminal cases, and allowing for Uber & Lyft to begin serving upstate counties.
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The IRS will extend deadlines to file business income tax returns for small businesses affected by the recent wind & snowstorms. Senator Chuck Schumer’s requested the extension beyond the March 15th, the IRS Agreed to extend it 5 more days to March 20th.
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Broome County Sheriff’s deputies are looking for 42 year old Nneka Simmons of Endicott, who is wanted on grand larceny and identity theft charges. Arrest warrants have been issued on the felony charges Simmons is described as 5 feet 2 inches tall, 205 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at 778-1196, 778-2923, or 778-2933.
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The American Red Cross is urging all eligible donors throughout the state to give blood following the recent winter storm, which forced 56 regional blood drives to cancel and blood donations centers to shut down, causing about 1,480 donations to go uncollected. Officials said that there is a critical need for type O negative donors. Upcoming Blood drives will be held in Oneonta on Monday from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at SUNY Oneonta, on March 27th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Southside Oneonta Holiday Inn, & March 28th from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Oneonta Elks Club, on Chestnut Street. Blood donations will be collected in Sidney on March 28th from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, & in Walton on March 28th at the Pines Brook Church, from 2:00 to 7:00 PM. More information is available at redcrossblood.org.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 2017 Job Fair on Tuesday, April 4th at the Holiday Inn, in Oneonta. The Job Fair will run from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, Businesses interested in participating can call 432- 4500 extension 207.

Governor Cuomo reminds New Yorkers who need help paying their heating bills to apply to the Home Energy Assistance Program by tomorrow, March 17. Nearly 1.3 million households have already received help heating their homes this winter through the program. Households eligible for HEAP can receive one regular benefit per year, of up to $626, depending on income, household size and heating source. People may apply for online at myBenefits.ny.gov.
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Manufacturing in New York State expanded for the 5th straight month in March, but at a slower pace that February, when activity reached the highest level in 2 years. The Federal Reserve Bank in New York reported that the empire state manufacturing index in march stood at 16.4, down from 18.7 last month, the level for new orders was the highest in several years, the level for unfilled orders jumped to the highest levels in about a decade. The increases follow 2 years of mostly flat output.
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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 3-13-17

wcdonews — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:56:59 +0000

A Winter Storm is heading up the East Coast & will impact much of the state starting tonight. Sidney High School Science Teacher & Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 3-13-17)

The National Weather service has a Winter Storm Warning in effect tonight through Wednesday Night & a Blizzard warning has been posted for parts of Delaware County & neighboring Sullivan County.
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Another Opiate Awareness Program will be held this week at the Afton school district in conjunction with Lourdes Hospital & Yes Safe Choices. State Senator Fred Akshar explains:

(Fred Akshar 3-13-17)

Senator Akshar said that he was encouraged that both the Afton & Bainbridge School district are requiring students involved in their athletics programs to be part of the program. Future events are listed at yessafechoices.org/events.
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Firefighters from Cooperstown & surrounding communities responded to a fire in kitchen of the Phinney House Bed & Breakfast at 14 Elm Street in Cooperstown, at 7:30 this morning. The Vrooman family escaped from their house & safely removed nearby vehicles before firefighters arrived. The fire was under control in about 90 minutes, significant smoke and water damage was reported. The Cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Oneonta Police Department received a call Friday Night from a citizen in southern New York State regarding an acquaintance who was stranded in Oneonta and possibly expressing suicidal and homicidal tendencies. Officers located 35 year old Samuel Browning of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in the area of 145 Main Street. Browning was taken into custody without incident, he was found to be in possession of a loaded .357 magnum revolver and a small quantity of marijuana, the handgun had been reported stolen from the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Browning was charged with Criminal possession of a firearm, Criminal possession of stolen property, And Unlawful possession of marijuana. Browning was held at the Oneonta Police Department until arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
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The CDC and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating an outbreak of Listeria infections. 6 people infected with the outbreak strain of Listeria have been reported from 4 states since last September, all 6 were hospitalized, and 2 people from Connecticut and Vermont died. The laboratory evidence indicates that soft raw milk cheese made by Vulto Creamery of Walton is the likely source of this outbreak, as all 6 people ate various types of soft cheeses in the month before their illness started. The outbreak strain of Listeria was identified in samples taken from three intact wheels of Ouleout cheese collected from Vulto Creamery; they have now recalled all lots of several types of their soft raw milk cheeses. This investigation is ongoing.
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The Oneonta city clerk’s office announced that due to the impending storm, parking restrictions in the Municipal Parking lots & Parking Garage would be lifted starting at 7:00 PM tonight. Vehicles owners & operators in the city of Oneonta are reminded that vehicles cannot be parked on the streets after 2 1/2 inches of snow falls. City officials said that people could sign up for snow and parking related messages by texting the keyword “SNOWTOW” to 888777.
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Governor Cuomo announced that actions are being taken to prepare and respond to the Nor’easter that will impact much of the state tonigth through Wednesday. The State Emergency Operations Center will be activated this evening & state agencies will be on heightened alert & will be ready to deploy personnel and state resources to the hardest hit areas, as needed.
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Fire Fighters from many area companies responded Sunday night to a Fire at the Milford Methodist Church. The fire was called in at about 7:00 PM, the church was heavily damaged & 2 nearby buildings had minor damage. No injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation, the building is expected to be ruled as a total loss.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved nearly $60 million in grants and interest-free and low-cost loans to support vital drinking water and wastewater infrastructure projects across New York State. The Village of Sidney will receive $9.4 million to improve source water quality by developing new wells, and/or providing the existing two wells with a treatment system. Additionally, water mains with poor pressure and frequent breaks will be replaced and meters will be installed on all remaining unmetered services.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 2 Town of Greene residents for agriculture and markets law violations. Deputies arrested Martin and Mary Canny for 7 counts of failure to provide proper sustenance of farm animals and dogs, following a complaint on March 6th, the Leather Stocking Veterinary Clinic of New Berlin responded, they found numerous animals to be malnourished and recommended them to be removed from the property and offered assistance from the clinic. Martin and Mary Canny voluntarily gave up their rights to the rest of their animals, they were also taken to the Leather Stocking clinic.
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The Anderson Center for Performing Arts at SUNY Binghamton has announced a major concert for this summer. The venue will host a performance by the legendary Diana Ross on July 26th, as part of her “In The Name Of Love” tour. Reserved Seat Tickets go on sale this Wednesday at 12:00 Noon at the Anderson Center Box office, by calling 777-ARTS, or at Anderson.Binghamton.edu.
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The State Health Department announced that the UHS Senior Living at Chenango Memorial; Hospital in Norwich is in the top 20% of New York Nursing homes. The distinction was based on the 2016 Nursing Home’s Quality Initiative, which evaluates the nursing homes Quality of Care & Performance. The UHS Senior Living department at Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich is located on the Hospitals 2nd floor & offers 75 beds.
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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 10-25-16

wcdonews — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:34:55 +0000

State Police arrested 33-year-old Donald Wilber of Mount Upton for 2nd degree assault, criminal contempt, criminal mischief and menacing after troopers responded to a report of a physical dispute in Bainbridge Saturday Morning. Wilbur allegedly approached a vehicle stopped on Church Street, 1 of the occupants had an order of protection against Wilber, he is accused of striking the vehicle window with a baseball bat several times when the person would not leave the vehicle. The victim and the driver received head lacerations from the broken glass, Wilber was arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $50,000 property bond, he faces action in Town of Bainbridge at a later date.
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State Police arrested 29 year old Jonathan Robinson of Laurens for 3rd degree criminal mischief, the arrest occurred after an incident in early September at the Morris Central School parking lot, where Robinson allegedly slammed his fists down on the hood of another driver’s vehicle after a dispute, causing over $750 worth of damage. Robinson was arraigned in the Town of Morris Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond.
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The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for September. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.8% to 5.0% in September, locally, Chenango County’s unemployment rate was at 4.7%, Delaware county was at an even 5%, & Otsego county had 4.4% unemployment in September.
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department will hold a “Coffee With Cops” program on November 18th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi. “Coffee With Cops” will be an informal opportunity for Delaware County residents to meet and speak with members of the Sheriff’s Department about issues or concerns.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old Melissa Bishop of Delhi, for operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration, Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Speeding, following a traffic stop in the Town of Walton. Bishop was issued tickets returnable in person to the Town of Walton Court at a later date, and subsequently released upon her own recognizance.
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The Oneonta Downtown Reviltaization Intitiative meeting will be held this afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, with public particicaption requested, the meeting will be on the 2nd floor of the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
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The Chenango County Farm Bureau the 61st Annual Meeting is starting 6:30 PM Tuesday October 25, 2016 at the Silo. Senator Fred Akshar of the 52nd District, a representative from Senator Seward’s office and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be in attendance.
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YES Safe Choices, from Senator Akshar and Lourdes Hospital will host more than 575 students from across the Southern Tier at their YES Ignites Training today at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel from 9:15 AM to 1:30 PM. YES LEADers are middle and high school students trained to provide substance abuse prevention education to elementary school students. By the end of the ‘16-’17 school year, more than 600 YES LEADers will present to over 6,000 elementary students in Broome, Tioga and Chenango Counties.
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State Senator Jim Seward will be at the Mount Vision Fire Department station to announce a special state grant to help fund construction of a new fire station. The Announcement will be held at 7:00 PM at the Mount Vision Fire Department at County Highway 11B.

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