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WCDO News — Friday 11-4-22
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-4-22
The Bainbridge Central School District will host a free in-person breakfast for Veterans next Thursday Morning at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:
(Tim Ryan 11-4-22)
Vets are asked to make a reservation by calling the District Office at 607-967-6321, the Breakfast will start at at 9:00 AM Thursday November 10th.
Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 AM this Sunday. A bill to end the practice of moving clock twice a year passed the US Senate on March 15, the bill stalled in the House of Representatives
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is continuing to collect toys for the Annual Toys For Tots Campaign, they ask that people bring new, unwrapped gifts to a Toys for Tots collection box located throughout Delaware County. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that the collection of toys will continue for the next several weeks:
(Ray Pucci 11-4-22)
Collection boxes can be found at Delhi Telephone Company, the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Delhi, the Delaware County Office Building, Delhi, Robert's Eye Care in Sidney, The Arc of Delaware County, Hamden, Walton, Arkville & the Delaware County eCenter, Delhi This year's campaign runs until December 9th, to sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts, call Delaware Opportunities at 607-746-1715.
The Tri-Town Theater announced that the 1st show of the 22/23 season, will be the musical “Oliver.” Tickets are now on sale for 3 performances at the Sidney High School Auditorium, November 18-20, online at Tritown.Booktix.com.
A.M. NEWS Friday 11-4-22
State Police responded Wednesday to an SUV Rollover accident on Frost Hill Road in the town of Plainfield, where the vehicle driven by 28 year old Amber Brown of Rome went off the roadway, struck an embankment and partially overturned. 3 year old Amina Estrada was pronounced dead at the scene, 2 adults & 4 children in the Estrada family were taken to Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Utica for further medical care. The accident is still under investigation.
This Sunday would have been the 7th birthday of Trinity O'Connor of Sidney, the little girl who died from cancer earlier this year. The Trinity O'Connor Foundation will celebrate her birthday Sunday at 4:00 PM at Keith Clark Park, spokesperson Kim Ayres explains:
(Kim Ayres 11-4-22)
Ayres said that the donated Toys & Gift Cards will be brought to the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, and if more items are donated than anticipated, they will be brought to the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 2 hospitals where Trinity O'Connor received treatment.
The Sidney Historical Association will present Terry McMaster, who is a direct descendant of Sidney Village Founder William Johnston this coming Saturday. Historical Society President Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 11-4-22)
The event will be held at the Sidney Public Library starting at 1:30 PM.
The Chenango Arts Council will have presentation Saturday night of the showing of a silent movie from about 100 years ago, with musicians playing along to the movie live, Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 11-4-22)
Tickets are available at chenangoarts.org or by calling 336-2787.
The Bainbridge Central School District will host a free in-person breakfast for Veterans next Thursday Morning at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:
(Tim Ryan 11-4-22)
Vets are asked to make a reservation by calling the District Office at 607-967-6321, the Breakfast will start at at 9:00 AM Thursday November 10th.
Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 AM this Sunday. A bill to end the practice of moving clock twice a year passed the US Senate on March 15, the bill stalled in the House of Representatives
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is continuing to collect toys for the Annual Toys For Tots Campaign, they ask that people bring new, unwrapped gifts to a Toys for Tots collection box located throughout Delaware County. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that the collection of toys will continue for the next several weeks:
(Ray Pucci 11-4-22)
Collection boxes can be found at Delhi Telephone Company, the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department, the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Delhi, the Delaware County Office Building, Delhi, Robert's Eye Care in Sidney, The Arc of Delaware County, Hamden, Walton, Arkville & the Delaware County eCenter, Delhi This year's campaign runs until December 9th, to sign up a family in need of Christmas gifts, call Delaware Opportunities at 607-746-1715.
The Tri-Town Theater announced that the 1st show of the 22/23 season, will be the musical “Oliver.” Tickets are now on sale for 3 performances at the Sidney High School Auditorium, November 18-20, online at Tritown.Booktix.com.
A.M. NEWS Friday 11-4-22
State Police responded Wednesday to an SUV Rollover accident on Frost Hill Road in the town of Plainfield, where the vehicle driven by 28 year old Amber Brown of Rome went off the roadway, struck an embankment and partially overturned. 3 year old Amina Estrada was pronounced dead at the scene, 2 adults & 4 children in the Estrada family were taken to Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Utica for further medical care. The accident is still under investigation.
This Sunday would have been the 7th birthday of Trinity O'Connor of Sidney, the little girl who died from cancer earlier this year. The Trinity O'Connor Foundation will celebrate her birthday Sunday at 4:00 PM at Keith Clark Park, spokesperson Kim Ayres explains:
(Kim Ayres 11-4-22)
Ayres said that the donated Toys & Gift Cards will be brought to the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, and if more items are donated than anticipated, they will be brought to the Children's Hospital in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, 2 hospitals where Trinity O'Connor received treatment.
The Sidney Historical Association will present Terry McMaster, who is a direct descendant of Sidney Village Founder William Johnston this coming Saturday. Historical Society President Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 11-4-22)
The event will be held at the Sidney Public Library starting at 1:30 PM.
The Chenango Arts Council will have presentation Saturday night of the showing of a silent movie from about 100 years ago, with musicians playing along to the movie live, Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 11-4-22)
Tickets are available at chenangoarts.org or by calling 336-2787.
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WCDO News — Monday 8-26-19
The Annual Bainbridge
Glow Run will be held on September 14th at General Clinton Park in
Bainbridge. The event began in 2015
after Heather Bucalos of Sidney finished her treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
and decided to hold fundraisers for area cancer patients. This year, Heather has suffered a relapse
& her friends are teaming up to raise funds for her with the Glow Run
Fundraiser, Bucalos talked to WCDO News this morning about the activities
scheduled for that day:
(Heather Bucalos
8-26-19)
More information is
available at www.bainbridgeglowrun.com.
Heather’s treatment is expected to begin again in the next few weeks.
Delaware County
Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25-year-old Alizabeth Ramos of Brooklyn Friday
evening, on a charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle,
following a traffic stop on in the Town of Masonville. Ramos was also issued
tickets for Unlicensed Operator, and Speeding, she was released on an
appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to the Town of Masonville Court at
a later date.
The New York State DOT
is actively preparing for the arrival of winter weather by making applications
available for approximately 500 positions as permanent and seasonal maintenance
staff. The DOT intends to hire about 38
in the Southern Tier and another 34 in the Central New York Counties, more
information is available on Twitter @NYSDOT or facebook.com/NYSDOT.
Governor Cuomo signed
legislation Friday to stop Pension Poaching, which occurs when financial
planners, insurance agents or others claim they are assisting veterans and
their families get federal benefits, but are really convincing veterans to
reposition their assets to qualify for benefits they are ineligible for, the
poachers then sell the veterans unneeded financial products or services. The bill will take effect in four months.
CDO Workforce is
offering Supervisory Training Classes at the Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2
Main Street, Delhi on September 6, 13 and 20th.
This 9-hour course is divided into 3 segments and will give participants
an advanced foundation of management skills. More information is available at
832-5781.
Oneonta Police responded Saturday to
a residence on Chestnut Street, for a report of a deceased person. Officers discovered 20 year old Nicolas
Stagnitta from Patchogue, Long Island, who was a student at the State
University at Oneonta, the initial investigation and autopsy revealed that
Stagnitta took his own life; however, the investigation is continuing pending
results of toxicology testing.
The Hancock Fire
Department and EMT’s were dispatched Saturday to Jensen’s Ledges for a report
of a 10 year old boy who had fallen off the ledges. The Hancock Fire Department rope rescue team performed a high angle rope
rescue to extricate the boy within 1 hour and he was transported down the
mountain in a UTV & was transported by LifeNet to a pediatric trauma center
with life threatening injuries.
The Dormitory Authority has issued
approximately $482 million in low-cost, tax-exempt bonds on behalf of 54 school
districts across the state as part the School Districts Revenue Bond Financing
Program, for fire protection, security, and air quality systems upgrades;
renovations, Athletic field improvements; and technology updates. Locally, the Norwich City School District
receives $7,430,000, Sidney Central School District gets $9,820,000 &
Unadilla Valley Central School District gets $6,890,000.
The City of Oneonta announced that
there will be a special meeting of the Common Council today at 5:30pm. The purpose of the meeting will be for the
discussion & approval of a bond resolution and discussion concerning Common
Council guidelines for the City staff’s preparation of the City’s 2020 budget.
The Afton Central School District
will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting Today at 7:00 AM in the District
Office of the Afton Central School. More
information is available at 245-9894.
Glow Run will be held on September 14th at General Clinton Park in
Bainbridge. The event began in 2015
after Heather Bucalos of Sidney finished her treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
and decided to hold fundraisers for area cancer patients. This year, Heather has suffered a relapse
& her friends are teaming up to raise funds for her with the Glow Run
Fundraiser, Bucalos talked to WCDO News this morning about the activities
scheduled for that day:
(Heather Bucalos
8-26-19)
More information is
available at www.bainbridgeglowrun.com.
Heather’s treatment is expected to begin again in the next few weeks.
Delaware County
Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25-year-old Alizabeth Ramos of Brooklyn Friday
evening, on a charge of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle,
following a traffic stop on in the Town of Masonville. Ramos was also issued
tickets for Unlicensed Operator, and Speeding, she was released on an
appearance ticket and is scheduled to return to the Town of Masonville Court at
a later date.
The New York State DOT
is actively preparing for the arrival of winter weather by making applications
available for approximately 500 positions as permanent and seasonal maintenance
staff. The DOT intends to hire about 38
in the Southern Tier and another 34 in the Central New York Counties, more
information is available on Twitter @NYSDOT or facebook.com/NYSDOT.
Governor Cuomo signed
legislation Friday to stop Pension Poaching, which occurs when financial
planners, insurance agents or others claim they are assisting veterans and
their families get federal benefits, but are really convincing veterans to
reposition their assets to qualify for benefits they are ineligible for, the
poachers then sell the veterans unneeded financial products or services. The bill will take effect in four months.
CDO Workforce is
offering Supervisory Training Classes at the Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2
Main Street, Delhi on September 6, 13 and 20th.
This 9-hour course is divided into 3 segments and will give participants
an advanced foundation of management skills. More information is available at
832-5781.
Oneonta Police responded Saturday to
a residence on Chestnut Street, for a report of a deceased person. Officers discovered 20 year old Nicolas
Stagnitta from Patchogue, Long Island, who was a student at the State
University at Oneonta, the initial investigation and autopsy revealed that
Stagnitta took his own life; however, the investigation is continuing pending
results of toxicology testing.
The Hancock Fire
Department and EMT’s were dispatched Saturday to Jensen’s Ledges for a report
of a 10 year old boy who had fallen off the ledges. The Hancock Fire Department rope rescue team performed a high angle rope
rescue to extricate the boy within 1 hour and he was transported down the
mountain in a UTV & was transported by LifeNet to a pediatric trauma center
with life threatening injuries.
The Dormitory Authority has issued
approximately $482 million in low-cost, tax-exempt bonds on behalf of 54 school
districts across the state as part the School Districts Revenue Bond Financing
Program, for fire protection, security, and air quality systems upgrades;
renovations, Athletic field improvements; and technology updates. Locally, the Norwich City School District
receives $7,430,000, Sidney Central School District gets $9,820,000 &
Unadilla Valley Central School District gets $6,890,000.
The City of Oneonta announced that
there will be a special meeting of the Common Council today at 5:30pm. The purpose of the meeting will be for the
discussion & approval of a bond resolution and discussion concerning Common
Council guidelines for the City staff’s preparation of the City’s 2020 budget.
The Afton Central School District
will hold a Special Board of Education Meeting Today at 7:00 AM in the District
Office of the Afton Central School. More
information is available at 245-9894.
WCDO News — Saturday 3-11-17
NYSEG officials announced that they are monitoring weather forecasts due to today's high wind gusts forecast for the region. NYSEG's storm readiness teams have prepared crews and equipment to ensure that resources are in place to restore any downed power lines and power interruptions. Stay away from downed power lines even lines that appear dead can be deadly. NYSEG customers should call 1-800-572-1131 to report downed power lines or other hazardous situations.
State Senator Fred Akshar told WCDO that he will hold 2 Town Hall Meetings with Constituents Saturday, first in Hancock & then in Windsor:
(Fred Akshar 3-8-17)
Senator Akshar said that the received over 10,000 responses to his recent survey, the results will be released in the next few days.
Local representatives appeared at the home of Olga Ehret in Johnson City this morning, where Olga discussed the savings on her heating bills after having a free survey performed on her home, through the Home Performance with Energy Star Program. Brad Pacalis of the Public Policy & Education fund said that homeowners need to sign up as soon as possible to take advantage of the savings:
(Brad Pacalis 3-8-17)
Pacalis said that the program will only be available for a limited time, so Southern Tier homeowners should take advantage as soon as possible; the phone number for more information about the program is 723-0110.
Governor Cuomo, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Members of the New York Congressional Delegation today announced over $5 million in federal Homeland Security grant funding for local governments across the state to bolster counter terrorism initiatives and strengthen public safety efforts. Funding will support local law enforcement tactical teams, technical search and rescue operations, and explosive detection canine units, while also safeguarding critical infrastructure across New York.
State Senator Jim Seward will be at the I-88 Wells Bridge rest stop between exits 12 and 11 Thursday afternoon. Senator Seward will officially reopen the fully rehabilitated I-88 rest stop at 1:00 PM; the stop was closed due to state budget cuts in 2010.
A Volunteer meeting will be held tonight in Oneonta for those who want to sign up for the Memorial Day Weekend visit to Oneonta of the Mobile Veterans Wall. Organizer Gene Schmidt said he needs many volunteers:
(Gene Schmidt 3-8-17)
The meeting will be held tonight at the Salvation Army Gym at 25 River Street in Oneonta starting at 7:00 PM, more information is available at 610-4030.
The Delaware County Department of Economic Development announced the acceptance of applications under the County’s 3rd-year Agricultural Microenterprise Program, which will make matching grants available up to $30,000 to eligible ag-based businesses. The Department of Economic Development will hold an application workshop, at the County eCenter in Delhi on Thursday, March 16th at 6:00 PM. Applications must be received by Monday, April 10th, more information is available by calling 832-5123.
Governor Cuomo today announced a new electric vehicle campaign that includes the installation of charging stations, incentives for employers to encourage employees to drive electric vehicles and extensive public education and outreach. Work on the projects will start immediately and will include the installation of 450 charging stations across the state, 150 will be located at workplaces across the upstate region.
The Arc Otsego will host a free Self-Direction Information Session today from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy Street in Oneonta. Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who are looking for more authority and choice in their supports and services should attend. More information is available at 267-3210.
State Senator Fred Akshar told WCDO that he will hold 2 Town Hall Meetings with Constituents Saturday, first in Hancock & then in Windsor:
(Fred Akshar 3-8-17)
Senator Akshar said that the received over 10,000 responses to his recent survey, the results will be released in the next few days.
Local representatives appeared at the home of Olga Ehret in Johnson City this morning, where Olga discussed the savings on her heating bills after having a free survey performed on her home, through the Home Performance with Energy Star Program. Brad Pacalis of the Public Policy & Education fund said that homeowners need to sign up as soon as possible to take advantage of the savings:
(Brad Pacalis 3-8-17)
Pacalis said that the program will only be available for a limited time, so Southern Tier homeowners should take advantage as soon as possible; the phone number for more information about the program is 723-0110.
Governor Cuomo, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Members of the New York Congressional Delegation today announced over $5 million in federal Homeland Security grant funding for local governments across the state to bolster counter terrorism initiatives and strengthen public safety efforts. Funding will support local law enforcement tactical teams, technical search and rescue operations, and explosive detection canine units, while also safeguarding critical infrastructure across New York.
State Senator Jim Seward will be at the I-88 Wells Bridge rest stop between exits 12 and 11 Thursday afternoon. Senator Seward will officially reopen the fully rehabilitated I-88 rest stop at 1:00 PM; the stop was closed due to state budget cuts in 2010.
A Volunteer meeting will be held tonight in Oneonta for those who want to sign up for the Memorial Day Weekend visit to Oneonta of the Mobile Veterans Wall. Organizer Gene Schmidt said he needs many volunteers:
(Gene Schmidt 3-8-17)
The meeting will be held tonight at the Salvation Army Gym at 25 River Street in Oneonta starting at 7:00 PM, more information is available at 610-4030.
The Delaware County Department of Economic Development announced the acceptance of applications under the County’s 3rd-year Agricultural Microenterprise Program, which will make matching grants available up to $30,000 to eligible ag-based businesses. The Department of Economic Development will hold an application workshop, at the County eCenter in Delhi on Thursday, March 16th at 6:00 PM. Applications must be received by Monday, April 10th, more information is available by calling 832-5123.
Governor Cuomo today announced a new electric vehicle campaign that includes the installation of charging stations, incentives for employers to encourage employees to drive electric vehicles and extensive public education and outreach. Work on the projects will start immediately and will include the installation of 450 charging stations across the state, 150 will be located at workplaces across the upstate region.
The Arc Otsego will host a free Self-Direction Information Session today from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at The Arc Otsego, 35 Academy Street in Oneonta. Individuals with developmental disabilities and their families who are looking for more authority and choice in their supports and services should attend. More information is available at 267-3210.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 10-5-16
The Board of Directors of the State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved $497.5 million in grants and interest-free and low-cost loans to support wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. Locally, The Town of Oneonta will receive $5.1 million to finance the creation of the Town of Oneonta Southside Water District Number 5, to serve residences currently on private wells and consolidate several existing small, privately owned water systems. The Town of Oneonta will also get a $2.8 million interest-free loan to finance the costs associated with the creation the Town of Oneonta Southside Water District Number6, to consolidate and serve several small, privately-owned public water systems, 23 that are currently on insufficient private wells.
Strengthening opportunities for business success is the goal of a business training series to be offered in November at the Delaware County eCenter in Delhi. The training is offered by the Small Business Development Center of SUNY Binghamton, the 20-hour training program will take place on November 3, 10, and 17, each day from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Program topics will include the basics of owning a business, developing a business plan. The cost of the program is $75. registrations can be taken at 267-4010, extension 105, or mail mcatan@binghamton.edu.
Incumbent Republican State Senator Fred Akshar and Democratic challenger Sharon Ball debated Tuesday at SUNY Broome Community College. Ball is running against Republican incumbent Akshar for the 52nd district State Senate Seat that Akshar was elected to last year, to finish out the term of Tom Libous, who was convicted of using his political power to get his son a job, and how died of cancer shortly after the conviction. The district includes Broome and Tioga counties, and portions of Chenango and Delaware counties.
Unalam president Craig Van Cott and vice president of operations Leif Van Cott will accept a 2016 Forest Stewardship Council Leadership Award tonight in Los Angelos on behalf of the local comapny. The award is presented annually at Greenbuild, which is the world’s largest green building event, the Leadership awards recognize excellence in the use of FSC certified products and commitment to responsible forest management. More information about Unalam’s products and services call 607-369-9341, visit us at www.unalam.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/glulam, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/unalam.
Chobani employees who become new parents will be given 6 weeks of paid time off to spend with their newborn, starting next year, according to Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya during a company meeting with employees at the New Berlin plant today. Ulukaya stated that he hopes this becomes a standard benefit at comapnies across the nation.
The final weekend of racing will be held at i-88 speedway this friday & saturday, it will be the last races for promotors Jamie & Denise Page, who commented about their decision:
(Denise Page 10-5-16)
A full line up of races is available at I-88 Speedway.com.
State Police have arrested 2 additional men in regards to the shooting incident on September 24th in the Town of Union. 42 year old John Frey of Binghamton was charged with Attempted Assault and 59 year old Peter Gumaer of Harpursville for Criminal Mischief. Frey was arraigned in the Town of Union court and was remanded to the Broome County jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 property bond. Gumaer was issued a ticket returnable to the Town of Maine court at a later date and released. The investigation is ongoing.
The Next Sidney Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held this morning. The meeting begins at 7:45 at The Sidney Country Club, members & directors are urged to attend.
A blood drive will be held in Sidney today from 1:30 to 6:30 PM at Tri-Town Regional Hospital. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Strengthening opportunities for business success is the goal of a business training series to be offered in November at the Delaware County eCenter in Delhi. The training is offered by the Small Business Development Center of SUNY Binghamton, the 20-hour training program will take place on November 3, 10, and 17, each day from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Program topics will include the basics of owning a business, developing a business plan. The cost of the program is $75. registrations can be taken at 267-4010, extension 105, or mail mcatan@binghamton.edu.
Incumbent Republican State Senator Fred Akshar and Democratic challenger Sharon Ball debated Tuesday at SUNY Broome Community College. Ball is running against Republican incumbent Akshar for the 52nd district State Senate Seat that Akshar was elected to last year, to finish out the term of Tom Libous, who was convicted of using his political power to get his son a job, and how died of cancer shortly after the conviction. The district includes Broome and Tioga counties, and portions of Chenango and Delaware counties.
Unalam president Craig Van Cott and vice president of operations Leif Van Cott will accept a 2016 Forest Stewardship Council Leadership Award tonight in Los Angelos on behalf of the local comapny. The award is presented annually at Greenbuild, which is the world’s largest green building event, the Leadership awards recognize excellence in the use of FSC certified products and commitment to responsible forest management. More information about Unalam’s products and services call 607-369-9341, visit us at www.unalam.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/glulam, or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/unalam.
Chobani employees who become new parents will be given 6 weeks of paid time off to spend with their newborn, starting next year, according to Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya during a company meeting with employees at the New Berlin plant today. Ulukaya stated that he hopes this becomes a standard benefit at comapnies across the nation.
The final weekend of racing will be held at i-88 speedway this friday & saturday, it will be the last races for promotors Jamie & Denise Page, who commented about their decision:
(Denise Page 10-5-16)
A full line up of races is available at I-88 Speedway.com.
State Police have arrested 2 additional men in regards to the shooting incident on September 24th in the Town of Union. 42 year old John Frey of Binghamton was charged with Attempted Assault and 59 year old Peter Gumaer of Harpursville for Criminal Mischief. Frey was arraigned in the Town of Union court and was remanded to the Broome County jail in lieu of $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 property bond. Gumaer was issued a ticket returnable to the Town of Maine court at a later date and released. The investigation is ongoing.
The Next Sidney Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held this morning. The meeting begins at 7:45 at The Sidney Country Club, members & directors are urged to attend.
A blood drive will be held in Sidney today from 1:30 to 6:30 PM at Tri-Town Regional Hospital. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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