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State Police at Oneonta arrested 23-year-old Amanda Whitehill of Unadilla for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC result of .21%, more that twice the legal limit.    Whitehill was issued traffic tickets returnable in the Town of Oneonta Court on January 21st.

State Troopers at Troop C in Sidney arrested 45-year-old Keith Hoefer of Unadilla for unlawful possession of marihuana. The arrest resulted from a vehicle and traffic law stop on State Route 7 in Unadilla, Hoefer was found to possess 14 grams of marihuana. He was issued a ticket returnable to the Town of Unadilla Court at a later date.

Sidney village police arrested 61 year old Robert Holt of Unadilla on a charge of petty larceny. Holt is accused of taking a misplaced envlelop with $1,000 cash belonging to someone else, in the lobby of the Sidney Federal Credit Union’s Main Branch. Holt faces court action in February.

State police arrested 31 year old Ian Ward of Unadilla for felony aggravated DWI and unlawful possession of marihuana.  The arrest occurred after Ward was observed asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle stopped in the middle of Interstate 88 in Oneonta.  Troopers Broke a window & placed the vehicle in park, Ward had a previous DWI conviction, making this arrest a felony, Ward was arraigned at the Oneonta town court and remanded to the Otsego county jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail.

State troopers from Oneonta arrested 58-year-old Charles Kleingardner of Unadilla for 3rd degree assault.  Troopers responded to a reported dispute at a residence on Silman Cove Road in Milford, Kleingardner is accused of punching a relative in the eye causing an injury.  Kleingardner was issued a ticket returnable to the Milford town court on December 17th. lowest viagra price at online pharmacy (http://milkweed.org/blog/shop/lowest-viagra-price-at-online-pharmacy/)

Operation Merry Christmas has their Christmas trees at various locations, to get presents under Christmas trees for children in disadvantaged situations locally.  Program coordinator Ginny Ireland explains how the program will work over the next 2 weeks:

(Ginny Ireland 12-3-13)

Some of the local businesses participating with trees include Acco Brands, Amphenol, NBT, Rainbow’s end, Trackside dining in Sidney, Village Variety in Unadilla and the Sidney library.  More information about ”Operation Merry Christmas” is available at 563-8119 or 967-8119.

State police at Sidney arrested 31-year-old Howard Archer of Unadilla for unlawful possession of marihuana.  The arrest resulted from a vehicle stop on Pine Hill Road in Sidney.   Police searched Archer’s vehicle & confiscated 15 grams of marihuana and two smoking pipes with burnt marihuana residue, Archer was released on tickets returnable to the Sidney town court on December 12th.

The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held this afternoon in Unadilla.  The drive will begin at 1:00 PM at the Saint Matthew's Church at 254 Main Street in Unadilla.

State Police in Norwich report that a body of a deceased male was located submerged in the Unadilla River in the Town of Butternuts, about 2 miles south of South New Berlin. The discovery followed the search by State Police, New Berlin Police, State Forrest Rangers, Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies and Civilian volunteers, searching for 45 year old Daniel Reimers of New Berlin, who was last seen on November 7th. The investigation is continuing.

The Tri Town Theater is celebrating its 50th Anniversary season by performing the Musical "Kiss Me Kate” at the Unatego High School Auditorium tonight & tomorrow night at 7:30 PM & A Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM.   Tickets are available at Glad Tidings in Sidney, Hometown Hardware in Bainbridge & The Green Giraffe in Unadilla.

State police arrested Bradley Falkenmeyer of Bainbridge for 2nd degree burglary and 2 counts of criminal possession of a weapon.   The arrest followed an investigation of a theft of firearms on Kilkenny Road in Unadilla in August.   The stolen firearms were recovered; Falkenmeyer was arraigned at the Otsego town court and remanded to the Otsego jail on $10,000 cash bond.

The unofficial election results are in from the county boards of election:

In Delaware County:

In the town of Sidney, Republican Gene Pigford wins the Supervisor position; winning town council seats were Democratic incumbent Pete Cordes, & Republican John Woodyshek

In the Town of Franklin, Republicans David Grant & Garrett Sitts win board seats,

In the Town of Masonville, Republican Michael Spaccaforno is re-elected Supervisor. Steven Roff and Betty Scott are elected to the town board.

In the town of Davenport, Dennis Valente was re-elected as supervisor. Republicans kitty Ballard and William Hansen won town board seats.

In deposit, Victor Davis and Carl Clark win town board seats,

In the town of Meredith: James Ellis is the new Supervisor,

In Otsego County:

Dan Crowell wins the election for county treasurer,

2 seats on the Town of Oneonta board were won by democrats Patricia Jacob & Andrew Stammell. Republicans Sean Farrell & Bruce Smith won the 2 town justice seats.

In the Town of Unadilla, Republicans Roger Cecce, George Banta, won 2 seats on the town Council

In the Town Of Butternuts, the supervisor is Charles Eckleman

The Otego town supervisor is Joseph Hurlburt.

In Chenango County,

In the Town of Afton, Republicans Robert Tallmadge, and Chris Warren win seats on the town board,

In the Town Of Guilford, for the 2 seats on the Town Council; Republicans Tomas Ives & Barbara O’Dell win.

In New Berlin, Robert Star is the supervisor, Wendy Rifanburg & John Parks are the winners for town board seats.

In the town of Oxford Lawrence Wilcox is the supervisor; Ronald Charles and John Hoffman win board seats.

In the Town of Coventry, the Supervisor is George Westcott, for Town Justice, Republican Joseph Agunzo wins

On the Town Council, Republicans Robert Boudreau & John Wicks win 2 seats on the board.

Some of these results could change pending the counting of absentee ballots.

Today is Election Day, with some contentious local elections garnering most of the attention.
In Delaware County, in the town of Sidney, 2 candidates are looking to replace controversial supervisor Bob McCarthy, they are Democrat Bill Heath & Republican Gene Pigford.
For the Sidney Town Council, 4 people are vying for 2 seats; they are Democrats Pete Cordes, & Paul Muratore and Republicans John Woodyshek & Jodi Proffitt.
In the Town of Franklin, 3 candidates are running for 2 seats on the town board, they are Republicans David Grant & Garrett Sitts & for the “Better Franklin” line, the candidate is Patricia Tyrell. In the Town of Masonville in the Supervisor’s race, Republican Michael Spaccaforno faces a challenge from Masonville First candidate Marie Sroka.
In Otsego County:
2 seats on the Town of Oneonta board will be decided with 4 candidates running: democrats Patricia Jacob & Andrew Stammell & republicans Brett Holleran & Fred Volpe. For the 2 town justice seats, the 3 candidates are independent Dawn Oliver & Republicans Sean Farrell & Bruce Smith.
In the Town of Unadilla 3 candidates are vying for 2 seats on the town Council, they are Democrat Jakkie Bickos & Republicans Roger Cecce, George Banta
In the Town Of Butternuts, supervisor candidates are Democrat Charles Eckleman & Republican Linda Grover.
In Chenango County, in the Town of Afton, 4 candidates are running for 2 seats they are Democrats Alan Steinberg, Rich Cuthbertson & Republicans Robert Tallmadge, and Chris Warren. In the Town Of Guilford, 2 seats are open on the Town Council; the 4 candidates are Democrats Kenneth Fogerty & Dolores Fuller & Republicans Tomas Ives & Barbara O’Dell
In the Town of Coventry 2 people are running for Supervisor, with George Westcott getting both the Republican & Democratic Party nomination, the Liberty Party candidate is Gwendolyn Hinman. For Town Justice, Democrat A. Bruce Warren faces Republican Joseph Agunzo, in the Town Council race, 2 seats are open, candidates are Democrat Jeffrey Vance, Republicans Robert Boudreau & John Wicks, for the Liberty Party, the candidate is George Broeg.
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Voters across the State will see several propositions on the ballot today, they include measures to allow 7 casinos to The Catskill & southern tier regions, another would allow judges in some courts to serve until the age of 80.

State Troopers at Oneonta arrested 26-year-old Jason Harageones of Unadilla for 2 counts of criminal mischief and 2nd degree harassment. The arrest resulted from a dispute on River Street in Otego; Harageones was issued a ticket returnable to the Otego town court.

The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health from Bassett Healthcare Network is holding a free Rural Farming Community Skin Cancer Screening on Saturday in Unadilla from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  Sheila Ayres is one of the nurses at the event:

(Sheila Ayres 11-1-13)

The screening will take place at the Covered Bridge Gardens Reception Hall, on Covered Bridge Road, Unadilla. Appointments are appreciated at 1-800-343-7527 ext 292; but walk-ins are also welcome.

The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health from Bassett Healthcare Network is holding a free Rural Farming Community Skin Cancer Screening this Saturday, at the Covered Bridge Gardens Reception Hall, in Unadilla.  Sheila Ayres is one of the nurses participating in the screening:

(Sheila Ayres 10-30-13)

The event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday, appointments are requested during the week at 1-800-343-7527 extension 292.

The New York Center for Agricultural Medicine & Health from Bassett Healthcare Network is holding a free Rural Farming Community Skin Cancer Screening on Saturday, November 2nd from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.  The screening will take place at the Covered Bridge Gardens Reception Hall, on Covered Bridge Road, Unadilla. Free skin cancer screening and flu shots will be offered, along with information about personal protective equipment. Appointments are appreciated; walk-ins are welcome, more information can be obtained at 1-800-343-7527 extension 292.

The Unadilla Fire Department will hold an open house tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the firehouse on Clifton Street.  The public is invited to check out the department’s equipment, and members will be on hand to answer questions.

The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Free Collaboration dinner to include Bainbridge, Sidney and Unadilla Chamber members today at Main Street Grill and Bakery in Afton.  The social will be at 5:30 pm with dinner at 6:00 pm.

State police report that 21 year old Maisie Grant of Norwich was killed, when she drove her car into a tree Monday night.   Grant was driving on River Road in Unadilla, when she failed to negotiate a corner & crashed into a tree.  Grant was pronounced her dead at the scene.

State police at Sidney arrested 52 year old Colleen Layton of Binghamton for aggravated unlicensed operation. The arrest resulted from a vehicle and traffic law stop on State Highway 7 in Unadilla, A check of her driving privileges in New York State showed she was suspended nine times.   Layton was arraigned in the Unadilla court and released on her own recognizance to return on October 21st.

This year, Unadilla Laminated is celebrating 50 years of manufacturing in Sidney.  Unalam will host an open house from on Tuesday, October 22 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.  RSVP's are requested by October 18th. More information is available at 369-9341

The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Free Collaboration dinner to include Bainbridge, Sidney and Unadilla Chamber members on Monday, October 14 at Main Street Grill and Bakery, Afton with dinner at 6:00 pm.  Reservations are being taken at 639-1274, the deadline to register is tomorrow.

The town of Unadilla highway department will conclude their culvert replacement project on Rod & Gun Club road today.  The road will be closed until 3:00 PM Today; the crews have replaced 10 culverts this week.

Crews from the town of Unadilla have closed rod & gun club road today.  Crews are replacing a culvert, the road will re-open at 3:00 this afternoon, and motorists are advised to seek alternate routes until that time.

Governor Cuomo aims to reduce distracted driving by unveiling special "Texting Zones" along the New York State Thruway and State Highways.  The new zones will give motorists a pull-off area to park and use their mobile devices, in many cases, Existing rest stops and parking areas will serve as Texting Zones, and signage will be placed along the highway to inform drivers where the Zones are located.  New Texting locally will be located on I-81 in Whitney Point, New York route 17 at East Branch & Roscoe, & I-88 at Unadilla & East Worcester

The Unadilla chamber of commerce will hold the 4th Annual Autumn Fest tomorrow at the Unadilla Community Field beginning at 10 a.m. Unadilla chamber co-president Brenda Brooks comments:

(Brenda Brooks 9-20-13)

More information is available at 434-5361.

The town of Unadilla highway department has announced that Sheep Pen Road will be closed through 3:00 PM today.  Crews are completing a culvert replacement project, and the roads will be re-opened to accommodate school bus routes.

Otsego County held the annual Hazardous Waste Collection Day this past weekend in Unadilla & at the Meadows Complex in Cooperstown.  457 households took advantage of the program, with DEC officers supervising the collection of an estimated 300 pounds of unwanted pharmaceuticals to be incinerated.  Approximately 50 automotive batteries were collected by Interstate Battery, Suburban Energy Services collected 92 propane cylinders & Volunteers diverted 270 gallons of latex paint from the waste stream, to be re-mixed by Golden Artist Colors for re-distribution to not-for-profit agencies.

Otsego county residents & businesses will have their household hazardous waste collections today & tomorrow for those who have pre-registered.  The first collection site will be today at the Unadilla town highway building; the second will be at the Meadows office building in Cooperstown tomorrow.  Businesses may participate by bringing their hazardous materials to the Meadows today, and fees may apply.  More information is available at 547-4228.

The town of Unadilla Highway department announced that Sheep Pen road is closed today until 3:00 PM.  Crews are replacing a culvert; the project is expected to be completed by 3:00 this afternoon.