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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-7-25

38 year old Taylor Church of Bainbridge appeared in Delaware County Court and pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, On January 3rd, State Police conducted a traffic stop on Church's vehicle, the license plates did not belong on the vehicle, a search uncovered heroin, cocaine a scale & ammunition, Church faces sentencing on October 28th.

25 year old Jacob Brown of Binghamton, pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, in exchange for a sentence of 8 years in State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision. On March 26th, Officers conducted a traffic stop on Bunn Hill Road in the Town of Vestal, During the course of the stop and subsequent investigation with assistance from K9 Coco, officers discovered a quarter pound of methamphetamine concealed beneath a child’s car seat, 3 children were in the vehicle at the time of the stop. Brown admitted to possessing the methamphetamine with intent to sell, officers also seized $1,242 from suspected drug sales, Sentencing is scheduled for January 15th in Broome County Court.

The Foothills Performing Arts Center will have their annual "Shocktoberfest" Saturday with a variety of activities according to spokesman Geoff Doyle:

(GEOFF DOYLE 10-10-25)

More information about Shocktoberfest & other events is available at foothillspac.org.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-7-25

A Chenango County Grand Jury Indicted Zackery England for criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell (fentanyl), possession of methamphetamine, and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Prosecutors said England also attempted to discard fentanyl by throwing it into bushes during a July 23 incident in Norwich. England will appear in Chenango County Court for arraignment shortly.

The Otsego County Department of Health invites all residents, families, and local partners to join Voices of Otsego: Forum on Community Health Needs and Priorities on Tuesday, October 14th, from 6:00–7:30 PM at Morris Central School. Otsego County Public Health Educator Abigail Mosenthin explains:

(Abigail Mosenthin 10-7-25)

Registration is required by this Friday at otsegocountyny.gov, or by calling (607) 547-4230.

On August 19th, Delaware County Deputies were dispatched to a 2-car accident on State Highway 28 in the Town of Middletown, Deputies concluded that 1 of the drivers, 58 year old Jane Rudy of Pine Hill was intoxicated, at the completion of the toxicology results, Deputies arrested Rudy for DWI, Aggravated DWI with a BAC of more than .18%, Failure to Keep Right, among other charges, Rudy was released on appearance tickets for Town of Middletown Court.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a free rabies clinic for dogs, cats & domesticated ferrets today, from 5:30PM-7:30PM at the DPW garage at 1 Village Street in Deposit. Pre-registration or more information is available at 607-832-5200.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-25-25

The Town of Guilford is hosting a fall Community Clean Out Event this Friday and Saturday, at the Guilford Town Highway Garage, 223 Marble Road, Guilford Town Supervisor Sue McIntyre explains:

(Sue McIntyre 9-25-25)

For assistance, contact the Guilford Trash Troopers ON FACEBOOK, more information is available by calling the Guilford Town Hall at 607-895-9966.

A total of 23 local governments in New York state were designated in fiscal stress for fiscal years ending in 2024, up from 14 a year ago, according to a report released from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These designations were based on the State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) scores. None of the local Governments in the Tri-County region made the list this year, the full report can be found at osc.ny.gov.

The Eastern Broome Senior Center in Harpursville will hold their annual "Fun Fest & Open House" Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM. The event is open to the public & will feature raffles, door prizes, a bake sale, ice cream & entertainment, more information is available at 607-693-2069.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 9-25-25

Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County will hold their annual "Celebrity Dinner" tonight at the Canasawacta County Club, spokesperson Sarah Green explains:

(Sara Green 9-25-25)

The event begins at 6:00 PM tonight, more information about Hospice is available at chenangohospice.org.

2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today, one in Garrattsville from 1:00 to 5:30 PM, at the New Lisbon Town Hall, 908 County Road 16, and another will be in ONEONTA from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at the State University of Oneonta, Hunt College Union, to make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-26-26

The Delaware County Fair will have several new attractions this year in August at the Fairgrounds in Walton, according to Fair President Jason Craig:

(Jason Craig 6-26-25)

The Delaware County Fair runs from August 11th to the 16th this year.

Farmers in Chenango County who suffered damage from Sunday's Severe Thunderstorms are reminded to take pictures of the damage, for submission to the Chenango County Farm Service Agency. Additional information is available by calling 607-334-3231 extension 2 or by going to fsa.usda.gov/disaster.

Broome County officials announced that applications for the new Tiny Homes for veterans are officially open. The homes will be located at 530 State Street in Binghamton, Applications can be found at BroomeCountyNY.gov.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 6-26-25

The Chenango County Historical Society's Summer Barn Party will be held today at their site at 43 Rexford Street in Norwich, according to Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin:

(Jessica Moquin 6-26-25)

Music will be performed by Eddie & Bird Dog, catering by the Canasawacta Country Club and Cottage Bakery. The Summer Barn Party is a major fundraiser for Chenango County Historical Society.

Delaware County Public Health is continuing with their series of Rabies Vaccination clinics, the next one will be today in Roxbury from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Roxbury Highway Garage, more information available at 607-832-5200.