P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-1-23

Commerce Chenango’s “Taste of Chenango” Event Saturday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich went extremely well, according to Commerce Chenango CEO & President Sal Testani:

(Sal Testani 8-1-23)

Testani said that they were hoping to get about 1000 to the event, their estimates suggest that about 3000 people attended the event.

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The Village of Sidney Police Department announced that K9 Riggs has become certified to sniff out crime in Sidney, Chief Eric Oliver explains:

(Chief Oliver 8-1-23)

Chief Oliver said that initial testing with Riggs prior to certification went well, and they are looking forward to working with K9 Riggs to positively effect slowing down the drug crimes in the village.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County has a new fundraiser underway through October, spokesperson Sarah Greene told WCDO News about “100 for Hope”:

(Sarah Greene 8-1-23)

Tickets can be purchased by calling 607-334-3556 or going to their offices at Court Street in Downtown Norwich.

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Chenango County Department of Public Health announced a new permanent building at the Chenango County Fairgrounds at 168 East Main Street in Norwich. The new office is next to the Emergency Services Building, it will also serve as a location for other events and activities, such as drive-through shot clinics, rabies clinics, and community educational events. The new structure was placed at the fairground on July 17th. additional information may contact the Chenango County Health Department at (607) 337-1660.

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The CDC reports that Pennsylvania is 1st & New York State 2nd for reported cases of tick-borne diseases. The CDC report said that in New York, the most common tick-borne illness is Lyme disease, which can cause flu-like symptoms, joint pain, fatigue, and, if left untreated, severe complications. The CDC suggest that those hiking in wooded areas should be fully clothed with footwear that covers the entire foot, they also suggest using EPA-approved insect repellent on any exposed skin and clothing and follow instructions

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-1-23

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest 46 year old Renee Bueller of New Kingston for DWI, following an investigation into a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Middletown, where the operator left the scene. Deputies located Bueller, who was charged with DWI, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, moved from lane unsafely, speed not reasonable and prudent and failing to remove debris from a highway. Bueller was subsequently released on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Middletown court at a later date to answer for the charge.

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The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive in Edmeston today from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Pathfinder Village, to make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS

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