P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-11-23
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Robert Colson of Norwich following a lengthy investigation into the burglary of two Chenango County Gas Stations in late October of 2022. Colson is accused of forcing his way into the establishements and stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of tobacco products. The Chenango County District Attorney’s Office presented the case to a Grand Jury where Colson was indicted for 3rd degree Burglary, 3rd & 4th Degree Grand Larceny, & 3 counts of criminal mischief. Colson was arrested Monday while he was incarcerated at the Chenango County Correctional Facility on separate charges, he was arraigned in Chenango County Court where he was remanded back to the Chenango County Correctional Facility and scheduled for a later day in court.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that State Route 17 Westbound has been cleared & re-opned following a tractoer trailer rollover Thursday afternoon. The highway was closed for several hours for the investigation & clean up, near exit 80 Damascus, No injuries were reported,
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The Delaware County fair begins on Monday at the Fairgrounds in Walton, spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO News that a lot of preparation goes into getting the fair ready for thousands to attend & enjoy:
(Jason Craig 8-11-23)
The Delaware County Fair runs from Monday through Saturday the 19th, more information is available at http://delawarecountyfair.org.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $38.6 million for housing projects across the state . In the Southern Tier, the YWCA of Binghamton and Broome County will receive $6.6 million to develop 38 units in Binghamton in Broome County & the Lisle Avenue Apartments will construct a 4-story building for the residential component and renovate an adjacent building to serve as a childcare center.
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The State Comptroller’s office concluded an audit of the Morris Central School District recently. The Audit found that The board and district officials did not effectively manage the district’s fund balance, overestimating appropriations by an average of $617,000, or 6%, also surplus fund balance exceeded the 4% statutory limit in all 3 of the audited fiscal years by approximately $1.1 million to $2 million and 4 of the district’s 10 reserves were not reasonably funded, or were used to pay related expenditures.
A.M. NEWS Friday 8-11-23
Oneonta Emergency crews responded to the report of truck in the Susquehanna River at Exit 14 at lower Main Street, Thursday Afternoon. The truck came off the I-88 Exit Ramp, went through Main Street & went into the river, crews removed the driver at about 5:15 PM, WCDO will have more details as they become available.
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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant in Endicott, they arrested 34 year old Veronica Mitchell for 3 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon & 3 Counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, police seized Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, scales, packaging materials, Metal knuckles and a metal knuckle knife, plus $122.00 in cash, Mitchell was taken to Central Arraignment at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Cooperstown at the Community Bible Chapel, appointment can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The 38th Festival of Giants R/C Air show will be held at the Chenango Bridge Airport Today & Tomoorw from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Many of the largest radio controlled aircraft from all over the East Coast will be participating.
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