The Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 18 year old Cody Coleman of Smithville Tuesday on an active Bench Warrant issued out of the Town of Smithville Court. Coleman was wanted for violating special conditions of his probation. Coleman was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility and is being held without bail. Coleman was also the boyfriend of 16 year old Amelia Wakefield of Oxford, who was found dead in Smithville last Friday night, there have been no arrests in connection with that case.
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State Police are investigating a reported home invasion at 5 Dorothy Road in Apalachin early this morning. Police stated that a woman answered a knock on her door shortly before 6:00 AM, 2 men entered, there was a confrontation between a male resident & 1 of the suspects, the male resident was fatally shot, the woman was not hurt, and the 2 men fled on foot. 1 suspect was located by Police on the Vestal parkway; the other man was still at large, he is described as white, 5′ 8″ tall; wearing a dark jacket, dark pants and work boots, anyone with information should call 911.
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Delhi Police Chief Michael Mills announced the arrests of 3 people on Drug Charges Tuesday. Delhi Police, with assistance from State Police & SUNY Delhi Police, executed a search warrant at 26 Meredith Street, they arrested 25 year old Daniel Quackenbush Jr. of Delhi, 24 year old Karolina Piwarska of Delhi, & 28 year old Chanchhayavan Chourb of Utica, on a variety of drug charges, All 3 were arraigned in the Delhi Town Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $100,000 cash bail or $200,000 bond. Police recovered cash, Crack Cocaine, heroin, digital scales, and other materials for packaging narcotics.
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New York State of Health today reported that more than 4.7 million New Yorkers have enrolled in health coverage through the end of the 6th open enrollment period on January 31st. Marketplace enrollment is now at its highest point, & the number of uninsured went from 10% in 2013, to below 5% today.
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Rock in the Park has been revived, but will move to the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich this summer. Organizer Jason Hall explains:
(Jason Hall 5-9-19)
Hall said that Saturday’s Lineup includes Project Z, Dirt Farm, Woodshed Prophets & Wreckless Marci, Sunday will include The Jason Wicks Band, Beadle Brothers & Sundown, and Camping reservations can be made by calling 972-6526.
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The Chenango County Department of Health announced another free rabies clinic will be held this evening at the Columbus Town Garage. The clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets will run from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
Due to a power outage, SUNY Broome cancelled classes for the 2nd straight day at their Main Campus on Front Street, due to a Transformer issue on Wednesday. All other remote locations remained open, officials hope to have classes resume on Friday.
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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that the Suit-Kote Corporation & the DPW will begin working on County Road 32 between State Route 320, in the Town of Norwich and New York State Route 12, in the Town of North Norwich today. The procedure should take about a week to complete and depending on the weather. The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes if possible. More information is available at 337-1710.
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The State Office of General Services announced that a surplus vehicle auction will take place today at 9:30 AM at the Department of Transportation location at 241 Colesville Road, Binghamton. For information on specific items and terms of sale are available at nysstore.com.
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Organizers of the annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally announced that the event will be held in Otsiningo Park August 2nd through the 4th. Jefferson Starship with Mickey Thomas will be in concert Friday, Hunter Hayes on Saturday and Kansas on Sunday.