P.M. NEWS Monday 10-13-25
39-year-old Brent Fallon of Binghamton is in Critical Condition after he was badly burned at a NYSEG substation in Binghamton recently. Fallon sustained 2nd and 3rd-degree burns over much of his body, he was taken to Wilson Hospital & was later transferred to the burn unit at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, where he was listed in critical but stable condition.
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The Matthews Auto Group raised $153,561 at the 7th Annual Matthews Walk-A-Thon to benefit 13 kids’ charities in New York & Pennsylvania. Chenango County Child Advocacy Center in Norwich receives $14,679 from the efforts of the Norwich area Walk-A-Thon, Matthews Auto donated $10 per mile for every mile walked by registered participants, to the charity or charities of the walker’s choosing, $593,739 has been raised by the Matthews Walk-a-thon since the event’s inception 7 years ago.
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The State DEC reminds area residents that the burn ban is in effect at least through Wednesday & it will be re-assessed at that time. Most of the state is under a drought watch or drought advisory due to the lingering dry conditions.
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Emmy-Award Winning Actor Richard Thomas will star in a new production of Mark Twain Tonight!, coming to the Forum Theatre December 12th & 13th . Tickets are on sale today, online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, Ticketmaster.com, and in person at the Arena Box Office, more information is available at Broadway In Binghamton at 607-772-1391.
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NYSEG reported power outages in the towns of Colchester & Hancock this afternoon. Over 550 customers were without power, NYSEG announced that almost all of the power has been restored.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-13-25
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31 year old Kathrine McFadden of Texas following the investigation of a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Maryland. McFadden was located at the accident scene and found to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated, she was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated DWI .18% or More of Alcohol, Failure to Keep Right, Moved From Lane Unsafely, among several other charges, she was processed and released with an Appearance Ticket and for Town of Maryland Court at a later date.
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State Police are urging residents to take a simple precautions to prevent vehicle related thefts. Troopers have responded to reports of thefts from unlocked vehicles, Most recently, in West Oneonta sometime between the hours of 9:00 pm. on October 9 to 7:30 am. on October 10. Vehicles were rummaged through, a wallet was stolen and Police remind residents to Always lock your car, Never leave valuables in plain sight, Do not leave keys or key fobs in your vehicle, Install cameras or flood lights at your residence & Report any suspicious activity by calling 9-1-1.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate, 38 year old Chelsey Davis of Port Dickinson, who was remanded to the jail by the Town of Chenango Court last week. Davis received a full medical and substance abuse screening, She was then housed in the Medical Unit & was later seen by medical staff for a 2nd time, medical staff were called back to her housing unit for a third examination. Staff reported finding Davis responsive and not exhibiting any issues, 20 minutes later, she experienced a medical emergency, staff administered CPR and used a defibrillator, but were unable to revive her. An autopsy was conducted and full results have not yet been received.