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The Cullman Child Development Center announced a major expansion of their child care facility in Sidney, Executive Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 11-14-22)

Williams said that the Cullman Center been in greater demand following the COVID 19 pandemic, requiring the expansion project. more information is available at 607-563-PLAY, or email amy.williams@cullmancenter.org.

Hospice of Chenango County is holding its annual Ornament sale currently, Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Greene said that there are several options this year:

(Sarah Greene 11-14-22)

Greene said that the deadline to order the ornaments is December 2nd, more information is available at 607-334-3556.

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society, the City of Oneonta and Otsego Now, will unveil a new historical marker for the D&H Roundhouse on Roundhouse Road in Oneonta, Friday. The historical marker registers and documents one of the largest roundhouses in the nation, the public ceremony to unveil the Historical Marker will be held on Friday, at 12:00 noon at the corner of Roundhouse Road and Fonda Avenue in Oneonta on the property of A Treffeisen & Son LLC.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-14-22

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Jade Stauffer on November 8th, Stauffer was a Federal Inmate who was being held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility as a Fugitive from Justice from Pennsylvania. Stauffer was being held in the Correctional Facility for violating the terms and conditions of her Federal Probation, as well as having an active warrant in the State of Pennsylvania. This warrant included 16 charges, including Homicide by Vehicle While Driving Under the Influence, Aggravated Assault by Vehicle, Reckless Driving, and Involuntary Manslaughter. Stauffer was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court, and ordered held pending further action by Delaware County Court.

The Broome County Legislature adopted the 2023 County budget. The budget includes the 5th consecutive property tax cut for residents while maintaining County services. The budget now goes to Broome County Executive Jason Garnar for approval.

Chobani has announced it will host the World Refugee Forum on Wednesday, August 10th. Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya stated that they have successfully brought many refugees to work in their plants, Speakers will include Ulukaya, Congressmen Michael McCaul of Texas & Jason Crow, of Colorado; among others, The virtual event will be held oat 1 pm. eastern standard time and is free and open to the public. To register go to chobanirefugeeforum.com.

Staff from the State Comptroller's office will attend community events, such as County Fairs & the New York State Fair to help residents search for lost and forgotten money. The state has returned over $234 million in lost or forgotten money, so far this year, unclaimed funds usually come from old bank accounts, utility deposits, uncashed checks, insurance claims, stocks and other sources that have been dormant, dating as far back as the 1940s. Residents who cannot make it to the events can search for and claim their money by using the online claiming system at ouf.osc.state.ny.us or by calling 1-800-221-9311.

A.M. News Monday 8-1-22

Governor Kathy Hochul today issued an Executive Order declaring a State Disaster Emergency in response to the ongoing monkeypox outbreak. The Executive Order extends the pool of eligible individuals who can administer monkeypox vaccines, including EMS personnel, pharmacists and midwives; allows physicians and certified nurse practitioners to issue non patient specific standing orders for vaccines; and requires providers to send vaccine data to the State Department of Health. The federal government had secured an additional 110,000 vaccine doses, resulting in a total of 170,000 doses to New Yorkers to date. More Information is available at health.ny.gov/diseases

Broome County Executive Jason Garner announced that the County has its 1st confirmed case of Monkeypox. Health Department officials stated that some groups may be at heightened risk for severe outcomes if they contract the disease. Such as people with weakened immune systems, elderly, young children under 8 years old, and pregnant people. More information is available at 778-2839 or visit health.ny.gov.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-4-22

45-year-old Scott Mawhiney of Deposit was sentenced to 30 years to life in jail in Broome County Court today, after he was convicted in November of 1st degree attempted murder, among other charges, Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak commented at a press conference in Binghamton This Morning:

(Mike Korchak 2-4-22)

Trooper Ryan Thorp was wounded on June 23rd after responding to a report of a dispute in the Village of Deposit, Trooper Thorp required several surgeries to his arm following the shooting.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is looking for William Hall on an outstanding warrant. Anyone with information can contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com or by calling (607) 778-1196 or (607) 778-2923 or (607) 778-2933.

The Delaware County Public Health COVID-19 vaccination clinic scheduled for Today at the Catskill Veterans Outreach Center in Stamford has been cancelled due to the weather. The vaccination clinic on Saturday in Stamford will go on as scheduled from 11:00 AM to 7:00PM, registration links for the clinic on Saturday can be found at delawarecountypublichealth.com

Broome County Executive Jason Garnar stated that 209 drivers in Broome County were caught illegally passing school buses in January, with the School Bus Stop Arm Cameras. The county recorded 203 violations in September, 256 violations in October 2021 and 294 violations in December.