P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-3-25
The 2nd Annual Afton Harvest Festival today through Sunday at the Afton Fairgrounds, Spokesman Jason Wicks explains:
(Jason Wicks 10-3-25)
Wicks said that there will also be Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides, Go Kart racing, a corn-hole tournament, Chainsaw Carving and a Pie Eating Contest, activities will be until 10:00 PM tonight, Saturday 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM & Sunday 11:00 to 9:00 PM.
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The 3rd Annual Down Home Fall Festival will be held Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM in at Baker Street Park in Sidney Center, organizer Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 10-3-25)
More information is available at 607-369-3938 or at the Uplift Collective Facebook page.
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The Alec Pitel Memorial Sprintin’ for Spartans 5K Run/Walk will be held this Sunday at 10:00 AM, starting at the Unatego Central School, the event is named after Alec Pitel, to raise money for 2 organizations, Spokesperson Judy Pitel told WCDO news how the event came about:
(Judy Pitel 10-3-25)
People can show at at the Unatego Central school Sunday by 10:00 AM, they can register prior to the race, more information is available at the Unatego Booster Club Facebook page.
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The 6th annual Oxtoberfest will be held from 10 am. to 4 pm., Saturday, at Lafayette Park in Oxford. The free event will include crafters, a variety of food trucks, music, entertainment, and a kid-zone with various activities.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-3-25
Governor Hochul & the State DEC announced a statewide burn ban in effect due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions. The ban will be in effect until October 15th and will be re-evaluated prior to expiration. New Yorkers can help by complying with the prohibition on outdoor fires and by continuing to conserve water whenever possible.
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Former corrections officer David Ferrone pleaded guilty to tampering with physical evidence and will receive a 3-year conditional discharge when sentenced in December. Ferrone is the 5th officers to plead guilty in connection with the Messiah Nantwi death at Mid State Correctional facility in March.
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The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Dinner Banquet Sunday, Unadilla Chamber president Jackie Carey comments:
(Jackie Carey 10-3-25)
Chris Tuttle is the new owner of Village Variety, he told WCDO news he was pleased to be honored:
(Chris Tuttle 10-3-25)
The Annual Dinner Banquet on Sunday, at Far View Farm, 175 Rod and Gun Club Road, Unadilla.
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The Matthews Auto Group will hold their 7th Annual Matthews Walk-A-Thon to benefit 13 kid’s charities in New York & Pennsylvania this Saturday, Matthews Spokesperson Kathy Breno told WCDO about the event in Norwich Saturday:
(Kathy Breno 10-3-25)
Breno said that the participating charity for Norwich is the Chenango County Child Advocacy Center in Norwich, Over $450,000 has been donated to local children’s charities since the Walkathon’s inception
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