P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-5-25
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced an 8 count indictment has been filed against 54 year old Joseph Bellows of Downsville, from the crash that occurred in Hancock on July 17th, that resulted in the death by electrocution of East Branch Assistant Fire Chief Jason McGlone. Bellows was charged with Speeding, Driving While Intoxicated, Using a Cell Phone while Driving, Criminal Mischief, Vehicular Manslaughter and 2nd degree Manslaughter. DA Smith said that the most serious charge of 2nd degree Manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 5 to 15 years in jail if Bellows is convicted.
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The Unadilla Community Food Pantry is having a resource Fair Monday at their location at 172 Main Street in Unadilla, Pantry Co-Director Elaine Reed explains:
(Elaine Reed 9-5-25)
Various organizations and agencies will be sending representatives to the Resource Fair Monday, the event is free & open to the area public.
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The next Comedy Night will be held Saturday night at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney, with a special guest in the Gallery before the show, according to spokesperson Tracy Marcellus explains:
(Tracy Marcellus 9-5-25)
There will also be Comedians from North Country Stand Up Comedy Saturday Night, according to spokesperson Amy Williams:
(Amy Williams 9-5-25)
Doors open at 7:00 PM, tickets are available at the door or at mikaelgregg.com.
A.M. NEWS Friday 9-5-25
Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Christopher Romain of Edmeston and 41 year old Kristin Natterer of Edmeston, following an Animal Cruelty investigation. Romain was charged with 1 count of Torturing/Injuring/Failure to Provide Sustenance to Animals, while Natterer faces 11 counts. The Investigation revealed that the pair were housing numerous emaciated dogs at the residence The dogs were seized and the defendants were taken in to custody, were processed and issued Appearance Tickets returnable to the Town of Edmeston Court at a later date. All of the animals were turned over to the Susquehanna SPCA where they are currently receiving medical attention.
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Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival returns to downtown Norwich this weekend, featuring art, music, and family-friendly experiences. Colorscape’s NBT Mainstage, located in East Park, will again spotlight nationally and regionally recognized bands and solo performers, Spokesperson Michelle Erickson explains:
(Michelle Erickson 9-5-25)
More information is available at colorscape.org.
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The Wakeman Coffee Company and Muddy River Farm Brewery have partnered to host the first annual Sidney Brew-to-Brew 5K road race Saturday, spokesperson Colleen McKinney explains:
(Colleen McKinney 7-9-25)
The race will start at 11:00 AM Saturday.
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Chenango County Health Department reminds area residents that a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets will be held Saturday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. the clinic runs from 9:00 AM to 10:30 PM, pre-registration is required at health.ny.gov/go2clinic, more information is available at 607-337-1673.
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The Tri County Chapter of New York State Women Incorporated is hosting an AMBA Blood Screening Clinic Saturday, at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street, from 6:00 to 10:00 AM. Interested Participants must have a prescription from their Doctor and appointments must be made at 1-800-234-8888.
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