P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-18-25

A ceremony was held today for Amphenol’s 100th anniversary, for employees, dignitaries, customers, at the plant in Sidney, General Manager Kyle Brown comments:

(Kyle Brown 7-18-25)

Amphenol President & CEO Adam Norwitt told WCDO News about the special bond between the company & the local employees for 100 years:

(Adam Norwitt 7-18-25)

The community is invited to an Open House at Amphenol Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM at the new plant on Delaware Avenue.

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The Norwich Police Department & Sherburne Police Department announces the apprehension of 42 year old Derek Balcom of Norwich, following a coordinated investigation and arrest operation. Balcom was charged with 2nd degree Assault, Grand Larceny, Conspiracy, Resisting Arrest, & Obstruction of Governmental Administration, On July 2nd, Balcom is accused of unlawfully entered the premises of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital and stole a side-by-side UTV, on July 4th, he allegedly entered the property of a local business, obtaining keys to fleet vehicles before fleeing the scene. Balcom was located today in Sherburne, he fled from officers and fought with law enforcement, resulting in injuries to a Norwich Detective. Balcom was arraigned and is being held with no bail.

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The Delaware County Department of Emergency Services announced the passing of East Branch Fire Department Assistant Chief Jason McGlone. The East Branch Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash, in the course of his duties, Assistant Chief McGlone suffered traumatic injuries, medical attention was rendered on scene, but he succumbed to his injuries.

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Local Fire companies responded to a fire at the 4 corners in Milford in the early morning hours, 2 buildings at the southwest corner of the intersection were destroyed by the fire, WCDO will have more as the investigation into the cause of the fire continues.

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The Chenango County Historical Society offers free programming this season through the “Family Fun Days at the Museum!” series, it is held during select Saturdays from 10 am until 4 pm. The series begins tomorrow, more information is available at ChenangoHistorical.org..

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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a “Summer Party” Sunday from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at 174 Main Street in Afton. The event will honor 130 years of the Afton Fire Department, there will be food & live music at the event.

A.M. NEWS Friday 7-18-25

Amphenol of Sidney is celebrating 100 years in operation in the village of Sidney, with an Open House on Saturday with a host of activities & exhibits. The day will start at 8:00 with the Spark in the Park 5K race, and then the activities will shift to the new plant, spokesman Chris Cappello explains:

(CHRIS CAPPELLO 7-18-25)

Cappello also wrote a 500 plus page book about the history of the plant in Sidney since it opened 100 years ago in 1925, the event runs from 12:00 to 6:00 PM tomorrow at the main facility at Delaware Avenue in Sidney, it is free & open to the public.

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The Sidney Alumni Weekend gets underway today with a host of activities, spokesman Brian Innes explains:

(Brian Innes 7-18-25)

The full schedule can be found at sidneyalumni.org

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The Unatego Alumni Association will hold their All-Classes Alumni Reunion today & tomorrow, spokesperson Judy Pitel explains:

(Judy Pitel 7-15-25)

Also, on Sunday, July 20th, the Association is hosting a PANCAKE BREAKFAST at the Wells Bridge Firehouse from 8-11 am.

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THE 3RD ANNUAL CHENANGO COUNTY PRIDEFEST IS SATURDAY, this year it has been moved to the CHENANGO COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS IN NORWICH, Spokesman R.J. Shay explains:

(RJ SHAY 7-18-25)

The event runs from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, More information is available at CHENANGO COUNTY PRIDE ALLIANCE.ORG.

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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 12 pm. – 5 pm., at the American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street, appointments can be made at the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Tickets go on sale today for Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton on October 12th. Tickets go on sale at 10 am at Ticketmaster.com and at the Mirabito Box Office located at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena. For more information on Frankie Valli, go to frankievallifourseasons.com