Former Mid State Correctional Facility Officer Francis Chandler, accepted a plea deal in Oneida County Court Thursday, in connection with the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi in March. Chandler was originally charged with manslaughter, he pleaded guilty to gang assault in exchange for a 4-year prison sentence, when sentenced in January.

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State Police are warning New Yorkers of a scam in which individuals are impersonating members of the State Police, claiming you need to speak with a prosecutor regarding bail money for a loved one. The State Police will NEVER ask for money or talk about payments, they advise that if you receive a call of this nature, hang up immediately and contact your local State Police station to verify any information.

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The Bainbridge Fire Department will have their annual Turkey Night Fundraiser on on Saturday at the Fire House, spokesman Tom Akshar explains:

(Tom Akshar 10-6-25)

More information is available at 607-245-6978.

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The Sidney Memorial Library & libraries around the state are participating in the “Great Give Back,” back Saturday. Sidney Library is collecting dry dog & cat food, and cleaning supplies for the Delaware Valley Humane Society, more information is available at sidneylibrary.org, more information about pets up for adoption can be obtained by calling the Humane Society at (607) 563-7780.

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Ghost tours are being held this month on Fridays & Saturdays at the Fenimore Farm & Country Village in Cooperstown, spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 10-17-25)

Interested participants must pre-register at fenimorefarm.org, the location is on State Highway 80, lake Road Cooperstown.

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The Sidney Library was closed once again today due to an unforeseen circumstance, people can check the Sidney Library Facebook page for their latest status.