P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-22-25
Norwich Police Department conducted a routine traffic stop on Rexford Street Monday that led to the arrest of 59 year old William Hamilton & 36 year old Heather Pollock of Norwich, as well as the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal narcotics. Hamilton was also wanted on an active arrest warrant, he was charged for that & several counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance & tampering with physical Evidence. Pollock was also charged with Criminal Possession of a controlled substance & tampering with evidence. Police seized Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and Crack Cocaine. Hamilton and Pollock were arraigned and were released on their own recognizance pending further court proceedings. The investigation is ongoing.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Road Patrol responded Thursday night to a dispute near the Speedway gas station on Route 12 in the Town of Chenango, deputies located a motorcycle still running, which had struck a fence and became disabled. Witnesses reported that the driver left the scene and was hiding nearby, Deputies located 46 year old David Osborn of Frankfort, he was transported to UHS Wilson Hospital for treatment of his injures, failed a sobriety test, he became uncooperative with hospital staff and Officers, Osborn had a suspended driver’s license, no motorcycle license and multiple outstanding warrants, the motorcycle was stolen from Binghamton. Osborn was charged with DWI, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle & 7 traffic violations, he was ordered to appear in Town of Chenango Court following his discharge from medical care.
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The State Health Department reported the 1st cases of the West Nile virus has been reported in Onondaga County. The individual is an elderly adult from Cicero, who was hospitalized but has since been discharged and is recovering. Additionally, the first Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus detection in mosquitoes this season has also been reported in Cicero. More information about both viruses can be found at health.ny.gov/diseases/mosquitoes.
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General Clinton Canoe Regatta Champs and 10 New York Canoe Racers will be competing in the AuSable River Canoe Marathon, in Michigan on July 26-27. 2025 General Clinton Canoe Regatta and 2024 Triple Crown of Canoe Racing Champs: Guillaume Blais, of Quebec, and Mike Davis, of Homer, Michigan are considered among the favorites. Detailed information about the race, extensive race stats, a GPS tracking map, and much more can be found on the event website: www.AuSableCanoeMarathon.org
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The Chenango County Fair will be held August 2nd to the 10th this year at the Chenango County Fair grounds. Organizers are looking for more participants for the Flower Show & Exhibit this year, Spokesperson Edith Holtz explains:
(Edith Holtz 7-22-25)
More information about the fair is available at chenangofair.com.
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-22-25
Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that County route 37 in the Town of Guilford between Blower Road & Route 8 is closed starting today, to replace a culvert. The project will take between 1 to 2 weeks, the traveling public is asked to seek alternate routes, local traffic will be allowed to get to & from their homes. More information is available at 607-337-1710.
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State Police arrested 21 year old Ryan Morris of Pennsville, New Jersey for Driving While Intoxicated and Petit Larceny. A Trooper was dispatched to the town of Caroline for a report of a person on a side by side, stealing road signs, The Trooper located Morris, who failed the Field Sobriety Tests, he was processed, his B.A.C was .17%. He was issued appearance tickets to the Caroline Town Court on August 25, 2025.
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