P.M. NEWS 12-1-25
Stiizy is continuing to operates as a cannabis manufacturing facility in the former Acco plant, Sidney Mayor Ray Baker gave WCDO News an update:
(Ray Baker 12-1-25)
Baker said that the companies goals are to grow the product at the Sidney Location, and once they are licensed to do so, employment could go up to between 400 & 600 employees.
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The City of Oneonta is happy to announce the new 115-space public parking lot on Market Street at the site of the former parking garage, is now open to the public. The lot includes 11 spaces will be reserved for electric vehicle charging. The new stair and elevator tower in the northwest corner of the lot is also open, providing an accessible pedestrian connection to Water Street, Oneonta Public Transit began operating today out of the new Transit Center at 47 Market Street, adjacent to the new parking lot.
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This is the last week for donations to area locations for the Toys for Joy program, operated by the Delaware County Business Alliance & Delaware Opportunities. The toys will be collected shortly by the Business Alliance & will be turned over to Delaware Opportunities for distribution to under-privileged children in time for Christmas.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced that the Official Santa’s Mailbox will be ready to take letters to Santa from area children starting this Wednesday December 3rd. The Mailboxes will be set up at Roasted Coffee House on Main Street in Sidney and at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge. The Chamber reminds parent to make sure that there is a return address, Letters must be received by December 17th.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-1-25
The National Weather Service announce that there is a Winter Storm Watch, with snow anticipated from late Monday night through Tuesday evening, local meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townsend 12-1-25)
Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more is possible in the Tri County Region. Travel could be difficult with hazardous conditions impacting the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24 year old Austin Hitt of Schenevus for Arson, Burglary & Criminal Mischief, following an investigation into a reported residential fire in Schenevus. Hitt allegedly entered the residence unlawfully and intentionally set a fire inside, he was arrested and was held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending arraignment at Otsego County Central Arraignment and was later released.
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NYSEG reported that power has been restored to the vast majority of those who lost power this morning, mostly in the town of Greene. Over 700 Customers were without power this morning.
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Walgreens is recalling more than 41,000 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol, due to possible Bacteria contamination. Product with expiration dates of February 28, 2027, and August 31, 2027, are suspected Customers should return the spray to the store for a full refund.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Worcester Methodist Church on Main Street. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, by calling 1-800-Red Cross or with the Blood Donor App.
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