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State Police arrested 21 year old Dylon Wall of Davenport for the Criminal Mischief, False Personation and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, after a trooper was dispatched to the Walmart in Oneonta after a complainant reported that Wall smashed her front windshield. After an investigation, Wall is accused of intentionally damaging her property, he was located at his residence, he was also found to have marijuana in his possession & he allegedly gave troopers a false name. Wall was arraigned in the town of Oneonta Court and is scheduled to reappear in court on September 20th; he was turned to State Police in Norwich from open warrants in Chenango County.

Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will have ZZ Top headlining its annual benefit “The Upstate Food Truck Festival,” The concert Will be held Saturday Night at the Sixth Ward Booster Club Field in Oneonta, proceeds will be for the Hospice program. Tickets are still available through ticketfly.com.

State Troopers arrested 4 people after a vehicle was stopped for traffic violations on County Route 41 in Afton. After an investigation, the driver, 25 year old Priyank Raj of New Haven, CT was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and several traffic violations. 3 passengers, 31 year old Michael Bueno of Cliffside Park, New Jersey 26 year old Watchaiapon Chiamsatchamongkho, of Massachusetts & 19 year old Jahennye Fortado of New York City were all arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, for allegedly possessing marijuana and MDMA. All 4 were arraigned in the town of Afton Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2,500 cash or $7,000 bond, pending court action on August 27th, in the town of Afton Court.

State Police arrested 35 year old Walter Lewis of Sanford for DWI, Criminal Mischief, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Harassment, after Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Sanford. Lewis is accused of aggressively grabbing a victim and causing bruising, while the victim was holding a child. The victim also told troopers he broke a tablet & took off in a vehicle. Troopers located Lewis on Sherman Creek Road, he was arraigned at the Broome County Central Arraignment where he was remanded to the Broome County Jail on bail.

The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will host Afton Sidewalk Day tomorrow around the village of Afton. Melissa Matthews of 6ZERO7 Advertising Concepts of Afton explains:

(Melissa Matthews 8-24-18)

The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. More information is available at aftonsidewalkday.com or (607) 208-4064.

The Sidney American Legion will be giving away school supplies to area children on Saturday. The giveaway will be held at the Legion Hall on Union Street Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.

The Chenango County DPW announced that they will close County Route 37 between County Road 36 & Keach Road in the town of Guilford, on Tuesday May 29th. Crews will be replacing a large culvert, which could take between 7 & 10 days to complete. Detours are suggested along Marble Road & Keach Road, more information is available at 337-1710.

Nick Libous, the son of the late State Senator Tom Libous, announced his candidacy for the 122nd State Assembly Seat today. Libous currently resides in Deposit & is Vice President Wireless Construction Solutions in Binghamton; he is seeking the seat occupied by Republican Incumbent Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, who is seeking re-election for the seat he has held since 1995.

Both major political parties will have their convention Wednesday & Thursday of this week. Democrats are holding theirs on Long Island, as actress Cynthia Nixon tries to push her way past incumbent Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is expected to be endorsed at the convention by Hillary Clinton. Republicans are holding their convention in New York City, where Marcus Molinaro appears to be unchallenged in his party for the gubernatorial nomination.

The City of Oneonta Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee meeting will be held tonight at City Hall. The workshop will be held in the 2nd floor Common Council Chambers to finalize the writing of the vision statement, the meeting begins at 7:00 PM & is open to the public.

The Next Chenango County Free Rabies Clinic will be held this evening for dogs, cats & domesticated ferrets. The clinic will be held at the Columbus Town Garage on State Highway 80 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.

The Unatego Central School District announced that the will be soliciting proposals for repurposing the former Otego Elementary School. The community-based Repurposing Committee, & the Unatego Board of Education is inviting developers and others who are interested in purchasing the property, a Request for Proposals is available online at unatego.org or at 988-5038. The Property consists of a 47,800 square foot 2-story building and 4.8 acres of land.

State Senator Jim Seward joined officials from the Village of Cooperstown and the Friends of Doubleday Field to announce a $1 million state grant to help fund major renovations and improvements at Doubleday Field. The grant will fund a portion of a $5.8 million renovation project to Reconstruct the third base bleachers; build a multi-purpose building behind the third base bleachers with office space, press box, and public space for event rental; Pedestrian friendly entrance from Main Street, potential relocation of the Sandlot Kid statue closer to the grandstand area; Improvements to the field; & Americans With Disability Act accessibility improvements.

Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care announced that ZZ Top will headline “The Upstate Food Truck Festival,” benefit for the hospice on August 25th at the 6th Ward Booster Club Field in Oneonta. Tickets will go sale at 9:00 AM Thursday at hospicetickets.com.