P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-12-25

Sidney Police Department received a complaint Monday at about 8:45 pm of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on West Main Street. Officers learned that a juvenile was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk, attempted to cross the Sherman Ave intersection using the crosswalk. A vehicle on West Main Street made a turn onto Sherman Avenue at the same time the juvenile was crossing, the vehicle struck the juvenile and did not stop, traveling west on Sherman Ave and possibly turned right on Union Street. The Juvenile was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center where they were treated for their injuries and released. Sidney Police are asking the public’s help in identifying the vehicle and driver involved in this incident, which is described as a white mid-sized sedan. Anyone in the area of the incident with security cameras is asked to check for possible video of the incident or suspect vehicle, Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact the Sidney Police Department at 607 561-2301.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 48 year old Jason Fowlston of Sherburne for Overdriving, torturing, and injuring animals, after a report that he physically abused a dog in his home. A brief investigation uncovered evidence that Fowlston repeatedly kicked the dog, he was issued an appearance ticket to appear in the Village of Sherburne Court at a later date.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol responded Saturday to a report of a burglary on Boswell Hill Road in the Town of Union. The homeowner spotted 2 individuals with flashlights inside his house with his home security camera system and called 911. Deputies, with State Police, located the 2 suspects, they fled into a wooded area, but were apprehended. Arrested were 43 year old Matthew Ortloff of Chenango Forks, & 45 year old Jeremiah Johnson of Endicott. The pair were charged with Burglary, Conspiracy, Possession of burglar tools, criminal mischief, along with seve4ral other related charges, they were arraigned and remain in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility.

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Delaware County Department of Public Works has received reports from a Village of Walton resident that twice now an individual with a laminated “County Tag” has knocked on her door requesting access to her basement to check her water meters. The County does not have a water department, so we will never be asking to check water meters. If you experience a similar situation, we encourage you to report it to your local village office and law enforcement.

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The 3rd Annual Community Health Fair will be held on August 30th from 10 AM to 3 PM at the Bainbridge Village Green, in conjunction with the Bainbridge Days celebration, organizer Reverend Kenneth Simurro told WCDO News about some of the organizations that are already signed up to participate:

(Kenneth Simurro 8-12-25)

Reverend Simurro said that the 1st Presbyterian, Bainbridge and United Presbyterian, East Guilford along with St. Peter’s Episcopal Church have teamed up to help present the Community Health Fair , more information is available at 845-522-4200.

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Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold their annual “Celebrity Dinner” on September 25th, at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sarah Green 8-12-25)

RSVP’s are requested by September 17th at 607-334-3556 or at hospicechenango.org.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-12-25

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26 year old Cassandra Davi and 31 year old Taylor Micha, both of Edmeston, after Deputies observed a suspicious vehicle that was parked at a business in the Village of Sherburne for an extended amount of time. Davi and Micha were found to be in possession of fentanyl, packaging material, and scales, they were taken into custody and transported to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for processing. Both face charges, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Criminally using Drug Paraphernalia, Obstructing Governmental Administration & Loitering, both were arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on cash bail.

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City of Norwich announced that Milling will begin today, starting from the South end of the city to the North end. The City Hall parking lot will most likely be done on Wednesday.

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