P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-2-25

Referees are needed for this year’s Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Norwich, which is a paid position again this year, according to organizer Tom Revoir:

(Tom Revoir 7-2-25)

The Tournament will be held in Downtown Norwich on the weekend of July 12th & 13th, Those interested in being a referee or Volunteering in other capacities, can call the Norwich YMCA at 607-336-9622.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Joseph Amaro of Cooperstown & 43 Year Old Cricket Miller of Oxford, for charges related to a recent vehicle pursuit following an attempted traffic stop in Norwich. Amaro drove erratically, and Miller threw items at a patrol vehicle, causing several thousand dollars’ worth of damage. The pursuit ended in Ilion in Herkimer County, after Amaro’s vehicle struck a uniformed member of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office, causing injuries. Amaro was charged with Obstruction, Conspiracy, Resisting Arrest, 2nd degree Assault Criminal Mischief, Unlawful Fleeing & Reckless Endangerment, as well as 74 Vehicle and Traffic Law citations, Miller was charged with Conspiracy, Criminal Mischief, Reckless Endangerment, Obstruction & Resisting Arrest, plus 8 citations for violating Vehicle & Traffic laws. Both were arraigned & remanded to the Chenango County Jail pending future court action.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 45 year old Bobbi-Jo Nye of Oneonta for Grand Larceny, following an investigation into a complaint that occurred in the Town of Oneonta where over $1000 of items were removed from the Oneonta Home Depot without payment. Nye was arrested, processed, and released on an appearance ticket returnable to the Oneonta Town Court at a later date.

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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 42 year old James Clark Jr. who is wanted on a Warrant for 2nd degree Assault by the Town of Meredith Court. Clark is described as a white male, 5’10” with brown hair, brown eyes, Anyone with information should contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at (607) 832-5555 or “Submit a Tip” at the Sheriff’s office APP.

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Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival returns to downtown Norwich this September 6th & 7th, featuring art, music, and family-friendly experiences. Colorscape’s NBT Mainstage, located in East Park, will again spotlight nationally and regionally recognized bands and solo performers, The Art Zone Stage offers puppeteers, jugglers, musicians, and information is available at colorscape.org.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-2-25

State Police and local law enforcement agencies will increase patrols to crack down on reckless and impaired driving ahead of and during the July 4th holiday weekend. Law enforcement officers from across the state will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target dangerous and aggressive driving during what is considered the busiest travel weekend of the summer. The campaign began on Monday, and will run through Sunday, July 6.

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Nicholas Vitale pleaded guilty on Tuesday in Oneida County Court, to attempted offering a false instrument for filing, Vitale acknowledged submitting a false form, in an attempt to stop any investigation by State Police, State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, and the Attorney General’s Office, into the death of Messiah Nantwi at the Midstate Correctional Facility in March. Vitale was also sentenced on Tuesday to a $750 fine, $200 State surcharge and $50 DNA fee. He also had to agree to resign from his job.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that starting this fall through SUNY and CUNY Reconnect, New York State will cover tuition, fees, books and supplies for community college students ages 25-55 pursuing select associate degrees in high-demand occupations, such as Advanced manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Technology, Nursing and health fields, Green and renewable energy and education.

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