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State Police continue to investigate tips that will help locate the person or persons responsible for throwing 2 beagle mix dogs out of a moving vehicle on Wednesday, December 12th on I-81 in Marathon. Several local, state and national animal welfare agencies and private donors are now offering a total of $16, 500 reward leading to the conviction of the person(s) responsible after the case has gained national attention. The following agencies have contributed: the Animal Legal Defense Fund $10,000, People for Ethical Treatment of Animals $5,000, the New York State Humane Association $1,000 and a private donation $500. Anyone with information about the suspect(s) is asked to call SP Homer at (607)749-1614.

Governor Cuomo today announced that more than $763 million in economic and community development funding has been awarded through Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Locally, the Southern Tier RDC, which covers Delaware & Broome Counties, will get 65.4 Million dollars for various projects, Central New York, which includes Chenango County, receives 88.2 million dollars, and the Mohawk Valley region, which includes Otsego County, receives in 85.4 Million dollars.

NY State of Health announced that enrollment reached 4.7 million at close of business on December 15th, the deadline for January 1st 2019 coverage. Enrollment volumes in Qualified Health Plans and the Essential Plan outpaced last year’s levels with over 83,000 more people enrolled compared to last year.

In 2018, The Raymond Corporation contributed to over 150 nonprofit and educational organizations with monetary contributions, forklift donations and voluntary participation. Raymond gave food donations to the local food pantries, supported causes ranging from cancer awareness, veterans rehabilitation and animal rescue, & Raymond and its employees supported such programs as the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Breast Cancer Awareness, & Big Brothers and Big Sisters. More information is available at raymondcorp.com.

Charter Spectrum will pay a record $174 million and refund customers in New York $62 million in a settlement over claims it defrauded internet subscribers. The settlement announced Tuesday by the State Attorney General's Office is the largest consumer payment by an internet provider in U.S. history. Charter Spectrum has agreed to provide some premium cable channels for free to customers as part of the deal, customers will each receive between $75 and $150, and they will also get streaming services and premium channels, with a retail value of over $100 million, at no charge for about 2.2 million active subscribers.

The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at 7:00 PM at City Hall. A Public hearing will be held regarding Sewers another will be held regarding fire prevention, the meeting is open to the public.

Emergency crews responded to a Tractor Trailer fire at about 12:00 Noon today. The fire was knocked down quickly & the westbound lanes of I-88 were re-opned quickly, WCDO news will have further details as they become available.

The Binghamton Devils donated over six barrels of non-perishable food to CHOW today with the help of team captain, Kevin Rooney. The food was collected from fans during the Put the Biscuit in the Basket food drive from November 28 to December 15, 2018. Totaling 1,415 pounds, the provisions will help feed Broome County families in need this holiday season.

Senator Fred Akshar will continue the second year of his district-wide "Akshar's All-Stars" student recognition program on Tuesday by recognizing students at one Broome County school and three Chenango County schools. Each month, Senator Akshar recognizes local students selected by their school districts in the 52nd Senate District who have shown great leadership, compassion, school spirit or improvement amongst their peers. Senator Akshar will make presentations starting at 8:00 AM at the Harpursville High School, then at 9:00 AM at Afton High School, 11:00 AM at Bainbridge-Guilford High School and and at 1:15 pm at the DCMO BOCES Campus in Norwich.

State Police arrested 41 year old Brian Larson of Masonville for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, after Troopers observed the vehicle Larson was operating with an equipment violation on State Route 7 in Bainbridge. Larson was arrested then arraigned in the town of Bainbridge Court pending future court action.

Governor Cuomo today announced $15 million has been awarded to 32 high-need school districts to increase access to high-quality pre-kindergarten for over 2,000 three- and four-year-old children across New York. This funding will support the expansion of pre-kindergarten to high-need or underserved districts as part of the state's ongoing efforts to promote early education and improve the academic future for all students.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre & Gallery Presents "The Christmas Spectacular" Saturday, featuring the Sidney Community Band performing seasonal music, the Out of the Woodwork Players performing the skit, and an appearance by Santa Claus. The show is a benefit for the Bainbridge and Sidney Food Pantries, starting at 2:00 PM with Free Admission, but food or cash donations will be accepted for the pantries.

The Village of Afton has scheduled their Christmas parade & festivities for tomorrow. Due to the current Bridge Construction, a New Parade Line up Location has been announced, on Court Street by the Afton Central School Athletic Fields, and the parking lot behind the Afton bus garage. The parade will go along State Route 41 & go along Main Street, participants are asked to arrive no later than 4:15pm. Also, live music is scheduled from Frankie Cepero starting at 4:00 pm in front of the NBT Bank, there will be refreshments provided by the Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce in the VFW.

The Toys for Tots Train is scheduled to arrive in Bainbridge Saturday at at 11:45 at the Walnut Street Crossing, spokesman Roger Barnhart explains:

(Roger Barnhart 11-30-18)

The Toys for Tots Train will move on to Oneonta where it is scheduled to stop at the Gas Avenue crossing at about 1:45 PM Saturday.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Teachers' Association is hosting its 8th Annual Craft Fair, in the Greenlawn Elementary School Gymnasium tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Many local artists and crafters will be featured, along with crafts for kids, a pancake breakfast, and a Chinese Auction, with proceeds benefiting the Student Council's Angel Fund which provides holiday food baskets for local families in need. Admission is free.

The Tri-Town Coalition On Substance Abuse Prevention will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will be held in the Sidney High School Library from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, the guest speaker will be Megan Waldrath of PRC.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting this evening in the Guilford Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre & Gallery & the Jericho Arts Council presents the Kevin Prater band Saturday at 7:00 PM. Ticket Reservations are available at 288-3882; tickets will also be available at the Box Office prior to the show.

The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their 1st Small Business Saturday “Holiday Shop Saturday” Tomorrow as part of Small Business Saturday from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 pm at the Afton Central School. More information is available at 208-4064.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced their "Shop Local Artisans" Event to be held on Small Business Saturday tomorrow. The event will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

THE BAINBRIDGE-GUILFORD GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM WON THEIR 2ND STRAIGHT New York STATE CLASS-D CHAMPIONSHIP ON SUNDAY IN GLENS FALLS. THEY DEFEATED PANAMA FROM WESTERN NEW YORK AGAIN THIS YEAR. ABIGAIL SELFRIDGE WAS NAMED THE CLASS-D MVP FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT YEAR WHILE ERICA SELFRIDGE AND ZAMIRA CALDWELL MADE THE ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM. BOBCATS COACH TAMI SELFRIDGE SAID ABIGAIL REALLY STEPPED UP IN KEY MOMENTS TO HELP THE TEAM CAPTURE THE CROWN

(TAMI SELFRIDGE 11-19-18)

TO LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH COACH SELFRIDGE AND TO SEE PHOTOS AND VIDEO OF THE TEAM'S CELEBRATION AND PARADE IN BAINBRIDGE YOU CAN VISIT WCDO SPORTS DOT COM OR FOLLOW WCDO SPORTS DIRECTOR NATE LULL ON TWITTER OR INSTAGRAM

Governor Cuomo today announced $27.1 million to fund rail and port improvement projects across New York State. The grants, from the Governor's Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program, will support projects that strengthen infrastructure and economic development vital to the movement of goods throughout the state. In the Southern Tier $1.9 will be used by Central New York Railroad Corporation, B & H Rail Corporation & Catskill Revitalization Corporation.

THE BAINBRIDGE-GUILFORD GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM CAPTURED THE 2018 NEW YORK STATE CLASS-D CHAMPIONSHIP ON SUNDAY IN GLENS FALLS. IT IS THE 2ND STRAIGHT STATE TITLE FOR THE BOBCATS. WCDO CAUGHT UP WITH B-G HEAD COACH TAMI SELFRIDGE AFTER THE TEAM RETURNED TO THE SCHOOL AND GOT A BIG WELCOME HOME PARADE TO CELEBRATE:

(TAMI SELFRIDGE 11-19-18)

B-G'S ZAMIRA CALDWELL AND ERICA SELFRIDGE WERE BOTH NAMED TO THE CLASS-D ALL-TOURNAMENT TEAM WHILE ABIGAIL SELFRIDGE WAS NAMED THE CLASS-D MVP FOR THE 2ND STRAIGHT SEASON. TO HEAR THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH COACH SELFRIDGE YOU CAN VISIT WCDO SPORTS DOT COM

The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District is hosting their 3rd annual Veteran’s day breakfast Friday at 8:00 AM at the Greenlawn Elementary School. All veterans in the area are invited.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today, in the Guilford Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

Today is the last day to sign up for "Operation Merry Christmas". Those looking to sign up can call 643-6334 or 563-8119, the giveaway day will be on December 15th in Bainbridge.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is doing a Toy Drive for Toys for Tots. New unwrapped toys may be dropped off in the barrels that have been placed at Bob's Diner, NBT Bank, SFCU and the Bainbridge Town Hall. The Annual Toys For Tots train is scheduled to stop in Bainbridge on Saturday December 1st at 12:00 Noon.

Governor Cuomo today announced all schools in New York State have adopted plans to end "meal shaming" of students who do not have money for lunch. This is the latest success in the Governor's "No Student Goes Hungry" program, which addresses food insecurity by expanding access to free breakfast and farm-fresh foods as well as ensuring all students have access to school meals without fear of shame. The program also includes $1.5 million to expand the successful Farm-to-School program. All school plans have been posted on the schools' websites.

Because of the forecast, the Family Halloween Celebration at the Sidney Central School District hosted by the Sidney Community Foundation has been moved to the high school gymnasium on Wednesday, October 31. The event runs from 5-7 p.m. The movie will be running from 5-6:30 p.m., with the parade to start at 6:30 p.m. Trick-or-treating is every 15 minutes starting at 5:15 p.m. Some of the activities for the night include: An inflatable obstacle course, Face painting, There is no cost to the event.

The BG school district is hosting their 3rd annual Veteran's day breakfast on Friday, November 9th at 8:00 AM at the Greenlawn Elementary School. All veterans in the area are invited. More information is available at the District Office at 967-6321.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced their "Shop Local Artisans" Event to be held on Small Business Saturday, on November 24th this year. The event will
be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting tonight in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

The Afton Community Theater will present "DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST" tonight at 7:00 PM & Sunday at 2:00 PM. The production will be located at the Afton School District Auditorium on Academy Street in Afton.

The Raymond Corporation hosted more than 250 high school students today, as part of their National Manufacturing Day commemoration. Students from more than 20 area schools learned about career opportunities within the science, technology, engineering and math fields, Raymond CEO Mike Field commented about this event:

(Mike Field 10-12-18)

Raymond Corporation has experienced continued growth over the last 7 years, they have held this event for students for the last 4 years now, and more information is available at raymondcorp.com or at the Raymond Facebook page.

The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Presents Memories of Patsy Cline tonight, Jericho Arts Council spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 10-12-18)

Tonight's show begins at 7:00 pm, tickets are available at the door, and they can also be reserved by phone 288-3882.

Fire Fighters from Several Area Companies responded to the report of 2 trailers on fire at the Sidney Unadilla Trailer Park at 754 State Route 7, near the State Police Troop C Headquarters today. The fire was reported at around 1:00 PM, with occupants escaping the fire, fire fighters from Sidney, Wells Bridge, Sidney center, Bainbridge & Franklin responding. WCDO News will have further details as they become available.

The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting local crafters, vendors and organizations to join their first ever Small Business Saturday Holiday Shop taking place on Small Business Saturday, November 24th from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 pm at the Afton Central School. More information is available at 208-4064.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today, in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

The League of Women Voters announced that they will host a debate between 121st Assembly District Incumbent Democrat Bill Magee & Republican challenger John Salka. The debate will be held next Tuesday at 7:00 PM at the Oneonta High School.

The Sidney Central School Alumni Association's Sports Hall of Fame 16th “Induction Weekend” is Friday and Saturday with 5 inductees & 1 Legacy Team selected to be honored that year, spokesman Greg Davie explains:

(Greg Davie 9-27-18)

Induction Weekend events kick off Friday at Sidney Alumni Field when all honorees are announced at halftime of the Sidney versus Walton football game, following the game, all inductees, Sidney alumni and their guests are invited to a get-together at the Sidney VFW. Proceeds will help acquire an interactive “touch-screen” Sidney Alumni display permanently housed near the gym. More information is available at sidneyalumni.org.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next "Business After Hours" event today. The event will be starting @ 5:00 pm & will run until 7:30 pm at the Bainbridge Post Office.

The next Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention meeting will b e held today. The meeting will be held at the Sidney High School Library at 6:00 PM.

SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College Piano teacher John Colonna & his Jazz trio will be performing at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday night, Colonna told WCDO about his music:

(John Colonna 9-26-18)

Colonna said that he was very familiar with the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, having worked on musicals with the Out Of The Woodwork Players there, Tickets can be reserved at 288-3882, and more information is available at jerichoarts.com.

The State Department of Transportation will hold a public open house meeting today at Afton Central School, from 5:30-7:00 pm to discuss 2 bridge replacements. The projects will replace the bridge carrying Route 41 over Cornell Creek in the town of Afton as well as the bridge carrying Route 41 over Wilkins Brook in the town of Coventry. The bridges will likely be replaced during separate construction seasons in 2020 and 2021. More information about the project is available at 721-8167.

The Bainbridge Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Lightning Bug dash will be held on September 29th at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, The event is a fundraiser for a
Bainbridge native fighting cancer, according to organizer Heather Bucalos of Sidney, who is also a cancer survivor, she told WCDO News that there are a lot of costs to
deal with for cancer patients:

(Heather Bucalos 9-20-18)

Registration for the event is available at Runsignup.com/Race/NY/Bainbridge/GlowFundraiser

Sidney High School Senior J.P. Dewey has been selected to perform with the NYSSMA Conference All-State Jazz Ensemble in Rochester this fall. Dewey will be playing
piano in the 18-piece ensemble, and will also attend the music conference from November 29-December 2, he will also be eligible to perform with the ensemble in March
as part of NYSSMA Day festivities in Albany.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2018 in the Guilford Elementary Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

Governor Cuomo announced the strategic deployment of assets throughout the state as heavy rain and flash flooding are forecast for areas of the Southern Tier, Central New York, Mohawk Valley, Capital Region and Mid-Hudson Valley. Remnants of Tropical Depression Florence are hitting the state today; the DOT is setting up staging areas in Binghamton, & Oneonta locally in anticipation of the need for storm response, with a variety of heavy equipment ready to go if needed.

Some flash flooding is affecting local schools this morning. The Bainbridge Guilford, Oxford & Greene School Districts are closed today, & the Afton & Harpursville School districts are on a 1 hour delay, & the Laurens school district is delayed 2 hours.

The State Department of Transportation will hold a public open house meeting on Wednesday, September 26 at Afton Central School, from 5:30-7:00 pm to discuss 2 bridge replacements on State Route 41 in the towns of Afton and Coventry. The project will replace the bridge carrying Route 41 over Cornell Creek in the town of Afton as well as the bridge carrying Route 41 over Wilkins Brook in the town of Coventry. Both bridges, which were built in the 1930s, are inspected regularly and safe for continued travel. The bridges will likely be replaced during separate construction seasons in 2020 and 2021. More information about the project is available at 721-8167.

Delaware County Sheriff's Department responded to the report of a man with a shot gun near the Charlotte Valley School Monday. The school was in lockdown while deputies investigated, the man with the shot gun was a hunter in the area behind the Davenport head Start, the lockdown was lifted, and no arrests were made.

THE BAINBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE is having their next meeting this morning at 7:30 AM. The meeting will be held at Bob's Diner.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today in the Guilford Elementary Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

Walton Central School Superintendent Roger Clough has been placed on administrative leave, the High School Principal Rob Knuschke & Assistant Principal Mark Lamoreaux & Middle School Principal Andy Gates have all resigned in recent weeks, following alleged misconduct by Clough while serving as Superintendent since 2013. Clough has hired a Syracuse Law firm; they have begun the process to sue the District, the Board of Education, and Board President Ronda Williams. The Walton School Board released a statement to WCDO today, first the stated that personnel matters cannot be discussed, secondly, 3 of the Walton Administrators accepted positions in other districts, the Board will consider all options to quickly work on replacements, & they are confident that they will have capable staff in place for their opening day events.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting tonight at the BAINBRIDGE TOWN HALL at 6:30 PM. The business Portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

State Police arrested 64 year old William Lindeborn of Windsor for 2nd degree Menacing, following a complaint of a man chasing another man with a baseball bat in the town of Windsor. Lindeborn is accused of raising a baseball bat at a male who was mowing lawns in the area. He was subsequently arrested and arraigned at Central Arraignment. Lindeborn was released on his own recognizance; an order of protection was issued to the victim.

BOCES Superintendent Perry Dewey released the list of events that led to yesterday's evacuation of the Norwich BOCES campus. At 9:25 AM, a written threat was discovered by administration, at 9:35 The police were called & the building evacuation began. The Students were moved to the BOCES Support Services Building, Students with special needs or medical needs were released at approximately 10:40 AM, by 1:30 p.m. all students had been released. State Police cleared the Chenango Campus building by 1:00 p.m. and it was confirmed safe and staff returned to the building by 1:30 p.m. School will resume today, including scheduled regents exams.

A Cornhole Tournament will be held on Saturday August 18th at 10:00 AM at Newbauer Construction in Bainbridge to raise money for Donate Life New York State. Nikka Newbauer told WCDO News about the event:

(NIKKA NEWBAUER 8-8-18)

More information about the event is available at 967-4123.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Tonight at the Bainbridge Town Hall at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

The Unatego School Board conducted a public meeting last night regarding the 4 bids to take over the former Otego Elementary school building. Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:

(Dave Richards 7-31-18)

The 4 proposal include Kildonan School, with plans for a school for Dyslexic children, LPP Management with plans for senior housing & Offices, 2+4 Management with plans for 36 senior apartments, and AgZeit with plans for indoor agriculture.

Registration forms for the Bainbridge-Guilford After School Care Program are due by August 1st. The program is open to all students Pre-K through 6 and will be held at Greenlawn Elementary School starting September 6. For more information or to obtain a registration form, call the District Office at 967-6321.

The Bureau of Chronic Disease, Evaluation, and Research released a report that indicates that the use e-cigarettes, vaping products, or Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems has doubled among high school youth over the span of 2 years, with over 1 in 5 youth reporting current use. LINDA WEGNER OF “Advancing Tobacco Free Communities Comments:

(Linda Wegner 7-26-18)

Wegner said that E-cigarettes contain nicotine, carcinogens and toxins and are not approved by the FDA as cessation devices, Health advicates believe that e-cigarettes may contribute various health issues later in life, and may serve as a getway to cigarettes. A recent Poll shows that New Yorkers overwhelmingly support a policy that would restrict e-cigarette advertising to youth under the age of 18 and over half support a ban on candy like flavors in e-cigarettes.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will be holding their next "Business After Hours" event This evening, the featured businesses this week will be Bob's Diner, Dexheimer Building Movers And Riggers & Payne’s Cranes; more information is available by calling the Bainbridge Chamber at 967-8700.

The next meeting of the Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will be at 6:00 PM this evening. The meeting will be held at the Track Side Diner in Sidney. Mary Rosenthal of the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County & Megan Walradth of the Central Region Prevention Resource Center will be attending this evening's meeting

State Police arrested 23 year old Mackenzie Gardner of Bainbridge for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Harassment. Troopers were dispatched by Chenango County 911 to a physical domestic at a residence in Bainbridge, Gardner is accused of striking a victim and putting his hands around the victim’s throat obstructing breathing, he was arraigned in the town of Bainbridge Court & was released, he will return to Bainbridge Court on July 24th, the victim was provided with an order of protection.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold Summer Fest 2018 this Friday 7 Saturday, spokesperson June White explains:

(June White 7-17-18)

More information & updates will be available on the Summer Fest 2018 Facebook page.

Registration forms for the Bainbridge-Guilford after School Care Program are due by August 1st. The program is open to all students Pre-K through 6 and will be held at Greenlawn Elementary School starting September 6. For more information or to obtain a registration form, call the District Office at 967-6321.

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BAINBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WILL BE HELD THIS MORNING. THE MEETING WILL BEGIN AT 7:30 IN THE BACK OF BOB'S DINER.

State Police arrested 43 year old Stephanie Spathelf of Coventry for Making a Punishable False Written Statement and Obstructing Governmental Administration. On July 1, troopers were dispatched to a 1 car rollover on State Highway 7 in Colesville, when they arrived, no one was in the vehicle, Spathelf told troopers someone else was driving the vehicle. Troopers learned that Spathelf was driving the vehicle at the time of the crash, she was arrested July 9, & was arraigned at Central Arraignment and released on her own recognizance.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today at the GUILFORD TOWN HALL at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that he Next “Reunite Bainbridge” Meeting will be held tonight.  The meeting will be starting at 7:00 PM, at Bob’s Diner.

The Sidney Central School Class of 2018 donated the remainder of its class funds to the Delaware Valley Humane Society.  The class presented a check to Erin Insinga of the Humane Society following graduation rehearsal on Friday afternoon.  The donation from the class was for $1,417.77.

State Lawmakers wrapped up their session one calendar later than anticipated, in the early morning hours today. The 2018 session ended without a deal to renew the state law authorizing school zone cameras, Lawmakers also failed to reach a compromise on bills to overhaul teacher evaluations and address school security.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

Due to a Water Main Break, the Bainbridge Town pool will not be open until next Tuesday. Town Officials said that they expect the pool to open Tuesday at 4:00 PM.

Registration for the 8th annual summer camps at Sidney Central School is underway. 6 weeks of camps are set to begin the week of July 9-12, and end the week of August 13-16. Camps are for grades K-8, and run full days Monday-Thursday. Camp themes and topics include swimming, technology, athletics, photography, cooking, robotics, art, science, and many others. Registration is available at sidneycsd.org/SummerCamps.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting this evening in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

The 7th & Final "Rock In The Park" benefit concert will be held next month at General Clinton park in Bainbridge, Organizer Jason Hall explains:

(Jason Hall 6-4-18)

Hall said that this year they are raising money for the Bainbridge Community Foundation, which underwrites free concerts in the park through the summer.

The Afton Area Girl Scouts, Afton School District & others are teaming up to send Girl Scout Cookies & care packages to military veteran overseas. Laura Vanderheide is coordinating the effort:

(Laura Venderheide 6-4-18)

Hygiene & personal care products, food items, batteries, magazines & various other items can be dropped off at Cobra Industries in Afton or Snakebite Liquors in Afton through June 15th.

On Monday, at 9:30am, Senator Fred Akshar will join Harpursville Central School District staff and students to unveil a new playground at the Olmstead Elementary school. Senator Akshar was able to secure $135,000 in last year's State Budget for the improvements to make the playground accessible for children of all abilities.

13-year-old Melodie Loya from Bainbridge advanced to the Finals to be held this evening, at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Maryland. Part 1 of the finals was completed this morning, where Melodie successfully advanced to the finals along with 40 other children. The finals can be viewed this evening starting at at 8:00 PM on ESPN. Loya competed last year that the Scripps National Spelling Bee, where she finished in the top 20.

The 69th annual Pageant of the Bands will take place Today through Sunday at Sherburne-Earlville High School. The pageant will feature 30 participating schools, and is expected to draw about 20,000 people to Sherburne, the event is free & open to the public.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting Today, in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM for the purpose of accepting bids for the Capital Project and interviewing Candidates for the open Board seat.

The 56th General Clinton Canoe Regatta gets underway tonight, through Monday Memorial Day. Tonight features the Generation Gap Races, & the Taste of the Regatta event, Saturday features the scout races, the Dan Elwood Memorial Walk/Run, A Wrestling tournament & the Hall Of Fame Inductions. Sunday will feature various races, the Regatta Music Festival & Regatta's Got Talent, & Monday will feature the 70 Mile races from Cooperstown to Bainbridge. Carnival Rides, the Flea Market & Craft Area will be open at General Clinton Park all weekend, Fireworks will be featured Saturday & Sunday Nights, sponsored by Acco Brands & NBT Bank respectively.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Department has issued an Amber Alert for Central New York, following a reported Child abduction in Sodus about 9:48AM on Wednesday. The child is 1 year old Owen Hidalgo-Calderon, a Hispanic Male, with short brown hair and brown eyes, about 2 feet long and about 30 pounds& may require asthma medication. Police believe that the infant may be in imminent danger of serious physical harm or even death. Anyone with any information is asked to call 866-NYS-AMBER or dial 911.

Assemblyman Cliff Crouch and State Senator Fred Akshar dedicated the State Route 206 East Bridge into Bainbridge, in honor of former Bainbridge Town Supervisor Hugh Kearney this afternoon:

(Crouch Akshar 5-25-18)

Kearney served as Bainbridge Town Supervisor on the Chenango County Board of Supervisors; he was also a Bainbridge Town councilman, as well as serving the Bainbridge Development Corporation, the Chenango County IDA, Vision 21 and the BG school board.