P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-13-25
Norwich Police Department concluded a two-month investigation into allegations of child abuse and sexual abuse, they arrested 33 year old Rolando Antonio of Guatemala, for Sexual Abuse & Forcible Touching, he is accused of sexually abused a 3-year-old child in the City of Norwich. On Thursday, officers and detectives from the Norwich City Police Department & State Police, arrested Antonio, he was arraigned in Norwich City Court and is being held on $20,000 bail, with a court appearance scheduled for a later date. The investigation is ongoing, and more charges are expected.
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Saturday will be “AIRPORT DAY 2025” from 8 AM to 3 PM at Eaton Airport in Norwich. The event is free to the public, rides are available and their will be various exhibits, The event is rain or shine.
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There will be a Village Election for registered voters in the Village of Oxford Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM at the Oxford Fire Station, on Main Street. Offices on the ballot are Mayor & 2 seats for Trustee. Area Primary races will be decided on June 24th, check your county board of elections website for more details.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-13-25
45 year old Cruz Garcia of Fleischmanns pleaded guilty in Delaware County court Tuesday to Strangulation, he is now clear to be deported. Garcia initiated a violent encounter against a female victim in 2023, a 3 count Indictment was returned for Strangulation, Unlawful Imprisonment, and 1st degree Rape, the victim was transported to a hospital because of the injuries sustained. Garcia has been incarcerated since his arrest for this incident, , which occurred while Garcia was released on separate unrelated felony charges of DWI in Orange County, plus Garcia lacked legal status in the United States and was wanted by Immigration, on a 3rd unrelated conviction, Garcia will be deported & a sentence of time served was deemed appropriate.
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Afton Central School District will be running on a 2-hour delay today for all students. All field trips and after school activities will be canceled for the day, as the district has had issues with water quality since Wednesday morning.
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The Butternut Valley Alliance will hold their 5th annual “On the Trail of Art” Festival on June 14th & 15th, event coordinator Jenny Riffle explains:
(Jenny Riffle 6-13-25)
People can register at butternutvalleyalliance.org, the hours for the event will be from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday & 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday.
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The inaugural “Summer Barn Picnic” at the Chenango County Historical Society will be held from 12:30-2:30 pm. on Sunday at 43 Rexford St., Norwich. Registration is required at eventbrite.com
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The Visions Summer Concert Series at the Foothills Performing Arts Center will have a Father’s Day Weekend Celebration on Saturday, Foothills Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 6-13-25)
The event runs from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, more information about this & other shows is available at foothillspac.org.
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The Annual Unadilla Flag Day Parade will be held this Saturday at 7:00 pm, it will go down Main Street in the Village of Unadilla, there will be an Ice cream social and bounce house after the parade in front of the Community House.
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