On April 28th, members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, and City of Norwich Police Department conducted an enhanced traffic-safety enforcement campaign in the Norwich area. 5 people were arrested on a variety of drug charges during the detail. During the detail a total of 17 criminal arrests were made in addition to 41 traffic summons for various vehicle and traffic violations.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 2 juvenile residents from the Village of Smyrna Thursday for Reckless Endangerment, following an investigation into an accidental shooting. The 2 unnamed juveniles were pointing rifles at each other in a reckless manner when the 16 year old’s gun discharged striking the 17 year old in the shoulder, the 17 year old was taken to Community Memorial Hospital and released with minor injuries. Both juveniles were issued appearance tickets for Village of Smyrna Court and were released to their parents.
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State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s office approved the purchase of a $12.5 million, used Sikorsky Helicopter that would be used to fly the governor around the state. The State Police will take delivery of the aircraft next month, DiNapoli initially rejected the proposal earlier this year, they reversed course and gave the State Police permission to pursue the deal, after a state helicopter carrying Cuomo filled with fumes and made an emergency landing at Stewart Airport in Newburgh.
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The Delaware County Historical Association will hold their 5th Biennial Historical Society Conference tomorrow afternoon. The event will be held at the Society’s offices at 46549 State Highway 10 in Delhi from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
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The Friends of the Rogers Center in Sherburne will be holding their Earth Fest Sunday from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM. A number of activities are planned, more information is available at 674-4733 or FriendsofRogers.org.
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The Tri Town Relay for Life will be held in Bainbridge Saturday, American Cancer Society Spokesperson Heather Brewster explains:
(HEATHER BREWSTER 5-5-17)
Last year’s Relay for Life raised over $90,000 for American Cancer Society educational programs, research & to assist Cancer patients to their appointments.
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The Village Of Sidney Will Be Accepting Appliances & Metal Today & Tomorrow at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue, between 8:00 AM & 3:00 PM only. The Annual Drop Off is for Sidney residents only, a maximum of 8 tires per resident will be allowed. Appliances with Freon will be accepted, along with old cell phones, Computers, TV’s Copiers, Microwaves, Gaming Devices, and more.
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The Chenango Arts Council will host their 5K Allegro Run for the Arts and Spring Craft Fair Saturday at their 27 West Main Street Norwich location. Council Interim Executive Director Alecia O’Neill explains:
(Alecia O’Neill 5-5- 17)
Race pre-registration is available on-line at www.chenangoarts.org. The day will conclude with the Chenango Arts Talent Showcase at the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 7:00 PM with musical guests Jess Sheldon, Woodshed Prophets & Castle Creek.
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The Jericho Arts Council announces that “Beatles For Sale” will perform at 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre and Gallery, Saturday night. More information is available at jerichoarts.com; Ticket Reservations are available at 288-3882.
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The 3rd Annual Spring Fest will be held Saturday, at the Copes Corners Park on State Route 51 in Gilbertville. Spokesman Scott Lueck told WCDO news that more activities were added this year:
(Lueck 5-5-17)
More information is available at 783-2204.
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The Sidney Central School District held a Destructive Decisions Awareness Week to bring attention to positive decision-making, the Week wraps up today with a Mock DWI and Distracted Driving crash that will be staged at 12:30 today at the Transportation center, & will involve Law Enforcement, EMT’s & other emergency response organizations.
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Broadway in Binghamton announced that select orchestra seats will be available for $20 for Sunday’s performances of “RENT”, the $20 tickets are available for in-person Purchases at the Forum Theatre Box Office located Sunday only, 1 hour prior to the show. The $20 tickets are available for CASH ONLY purchases and are limited to two tickets per person and there are a total of 20 tickets available at this price! All remaining Tickets are on sale today at the Arena Box Office and Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. 2 performances will be held Sunday at 3:00 & 7:30 PM.
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