State Police responded to Betty Beavers Gas Mart on County Road 48 in the town of Otego early this morning for a report of a vehicle that crashed into a concrete wall. Troopers reported that an unidentified 27-year-old woman from Unadilla was operating a 2015 Kia at a high rate of speed on State Highway 991J, she traveled through the intersection of County Road 48, through the parking lot of Betty Beavers Gas Mart and into the wall. Troopers pulled the woman out of the vehicle and life saving measures were performed by Otego EMS personnel but were unsuccessful. The body was transported to Lourdes Hospital for an autopsy & the investigation is continuing.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli spoke to a meeting of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at the Sidney Golf & Country Club this morning, DiNapoli told WCDO News about the opportunities available for County Businesses:
(Tom DiNapoli 10-4-19)
Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that he was happy to get the Comptroller to attend this morning’s Chamber Breakfast:
(Ray Pucci 10-4-19)
State Comptroller DiNapoli has served in the post since 2007; he is the state’s chief fiscal officer who ensures that state and local governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 48 year old Roxanne Shipman-Hull of the town of Hartwick. She is described as white, with brown hair, Brown eyes, about 5’6” 115 pounds, she was last seen Sunday September 29th leaving her residence, telling her boyfriend that she was leaving & had no future plans. Deputies said that she has a history of leaving, and a history of self-harm, she was driving a 2011 Gray colored Honda CRV with license plate number HZN-9505, she may also be with her brown colored female Labrador retriever. Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s department at 547-1697.
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The Chenango Arts Council will begin their 2019-2020 Performance Season with a free concert on Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Martin W. Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich. The Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble will be performing; and the Chenango Arts Council will also be announcing the winner of the “Dinner and a Show” raffle, more information is available at 336-2787
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The Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held in the Sidney Industrial Park this Sunday. The event is open to many types of antique vehicles, trophies will be handed out in a variety of categories, the cruise in will run from 9:00 to 3:00 Sunday.
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The 26th Annual “PIT RUN” will be held on Sunday in Oneonta with 5K & 10 K races. A variety of children’s’ activities are also scheduled. More information is available at PITRUN.ORG. All runners may pick up their race packets and bib numbers on race day, Sunday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at the Registration Tent in Neahwa Park, Oneonta.
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The Unadilla Rotary will hold their 10th annual Autumn Fest on October 6th, spokesman Robert Knox explains:
(Robert Knox 10-4-19)
Additional information about the event can be found at unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest.
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The Jericho Arts Council announced the return performance of the Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue, at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and can be reserved at 288-3882.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer visited Sidney yesterday afternoon, to announce that he is looking to get funding for an emergency system to alert residence of potential floods, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-4-19)
Schumer is looking to acquire the $150,000 Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, for a system that would be more reliable than any existing broadband systems, which would fail to work in areas of the region that has limited or no broadband service.
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Commerce Chenango is celebrating Manufacturing Week, they have named an Oxford Business as the Manufacturer of the day today, Kerri Green of Commerce Chenango explains:
(Kerri Green 10-4-19)
Manufacturing makes up about 26% of the County’s non-farm jobs, well above the state average of only 4.6%.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall Festival to be tomorrow, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:
(Teri Schunk 10-4-19)
Schunk said that the event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney, followed by a Tom & Doug Cruise in at 3:00 PM.
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The Ross Park Zoo Invites area children to “Howloween at the Zoo” October 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th. Admission is $6 for members and $10 for non-members, tickets available at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Hours are 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, gates close at 4:00 pm. For more information and a list of special activities, visit rossparkzoo.com or call 724-5461.
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Sidney Central School District Observatory will open tonight from 9:00 to 10:00 PM. The sessions at the Sidney Observatory are free & open to the public; it is located behind the High School Building.
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