Sidney Village Police arrested 3 people following an investigation into arson on Cartwright Avenue Tuesday. Sidney Police said that the fire was set in a doorway & was quickly extinguished by occupants before it could spread. 24 year old Elizabeth Hall of Sidney, 19 year old Allyssa Wright & were charged with arson, reckless endangerment, conspiracy & endangering the welfare of a child, Hall & Wright were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000 Cash Bail or $20,000 Bond, an unidentified 12 year old female was also charged with arson, conspiracy & reckless endangerment, she was released on a Juvenile appearance ticket.
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About 120 People attended last night’s Town of Guilford Board meeting, which included discussions about the controversial plan by Calpine, for the High Bridge Wind Farm Renewable Energy project proposal. Guilford town Supervisor George Senek told WCDO News what happens next:
(George Senek 6-13-19)
The High Bridge Wind Farm project calls for up to 30 Wind Turbines to be placed in the town of Guilford, Calpine is also behind the Bluestone Project which calls for 8 to 12 Wind Turbines in the Towns of Windsor & Sanford.
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An Internet Safety Awareness & Prevention of Child Exploitation Conference will be held in Walton tomorrow, featuring a survivor of Human Trafficking, plus presentations by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, & the State Police. The conference will be held at the New Hope Church in Walton Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, more information is available at832-5334.
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Attorney General Letitia James announced the conclusion of an investigation into pharmacies across the State that failed to post the costs of drugs to consumers, as required by law. The Attorney General’s Office sent cease and desist letters to 44 pharmacies found to be in violation of the law, mandating compliance with consumer protection laws that require that pharmacies maintain a list of their prices for the 150 most commonly prescribed drugs. One of the pharmacies in violation is located in Binghamton.
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The hearing for 25 Year old John Mehne of Sarasota Florida has been postponed, as Mehne’s attorney claimed that she had not been able to clear up a warrant for Mehne’s arrest in Sarasota on a burglary charge there. Mehne was arrested last week in after a bizarre series of incidents including the crashing of a stolen car on I-81, fleeing into the woods, burglarizing homes and chicken coops, chasing a man with an axe, and killing a dog in Kirkwood. Mehne is facing charges of criminal possession of stolen property, burglary, robbery and aggravated cruelty to animals, he is being held in the Broome County jail.
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A bill has been forwarded in the state Assembly to legalize Prostitution in New York State. The bill was forwarded after a group of workers in the sex trade lobbied for change at the state capital recently. The bill was announced Monday and isn’t expected to be voted on before the end of the current legislative session next week.
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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that they will be conducting paving operation on County Road 13, between, Gast Road and The County Line, in the Town of Lincklaen tomorrow. The traveling public is asked to seek alternative routes if possible, local traffic will be allowed to and from their homes. More information is available at 337-1710.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced senate approval of legislation he sponsors to exempt vintage snowmobiles from state registration fees. Senator Seward’s bill was developed in consultation with the New York State Snowmobile Association and would encourage collecting without forcing undue costs on hobbyists. Companion legislation has been introduced in the state assembly.
Commerce Chenango will hold the Human Resources Roundtable Workshop will take place Today in the Community Room at Commerce Chenango located at 15 South Broad Street in Norwich, beginning at 8:00AM. The panel discussion will feature human resources professionals from Alvogen, New York Central Mutual, NBT Insurance Agency; and Preferred Mutual Insurance Company. The workshop is open to Chamber Members only.
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Delaware County Public Health will host a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Delhi Fire Hall 140 Delview Terrace Extension. More information about rabies is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
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The “Green Light Bill” allowing Illegal Immigrants to possess Driver’s licenses Passed in the State Assembly this week, Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch voted against it:
(Crouch 6-12-19)
A State Senate vote on the bill has not been scheduled; the Legislature ends their 2019 session next week.
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Today is the Annual “Test Drive Your Seat” event at the Forum Theater in Binghamton. Those looking to purchase season tickets for the next Broadway in Binghamton series of shows can test drive their seat at the Forum before buying their tickets. The event will run from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM today, more information is available at 772-1391.
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