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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-30-26

With extreme heat forecast in the Tri-County Region over the next few days, Cooling stations will be open at various location, in Delaware County, cooling stations will be at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, the Andes Public Library, other locations may be announced, In Chenango County, designated emergency cooling centers include the Guernsey Memorial Library at 3 Court Street, in Norwich, the Sherburne Public Library, more information may be available from the Chenango County Clerk's Office. IN Otsego County, cooling centers include the Southside Mall, The Foxcare Center as well as the greater Plains & Wilber Pools in Oneonta or the Clark Sport Center in Cooperstown, more information is available at the State Department of Health

An American Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled today in Norwich from 11:30AM TO 4:30PM at the GUERNSEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 3 COURT STREET. Appointments can be made with the Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE IS Today FROM 11:30-4:30 P.M. AT GUERNSEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY, 3 COURT STREET IN NORWICH. Appointments can be made with the blood donor app, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-redcross.

The Children's Home will hold a Foster Parent info Session today for those interested in bringing a foster child into their home. The session will be held today at the Guernsey Library in Norwich starting at 6:30 PM. More information is available at 607-765-9059.

Assemblyman Joseph Angelino announced $25,000 in funding to the Four County Library System to support libraries within the 122nd Assembly District. The most recent state budget allowed each legislator to submit aid requests on behalf libraries within their districts. The Sidney Memorial Public Library will receive $5,000, to purchase new technology items such as virtual reality headsets and a 3D printer. Other area libraries will receive $1,111 each, including Afton, Bainbridge, Deposit, Franklin, Gilbertsville, New Berlin, the Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich, plus Oxford, South New Berlin, Unadilla, & the Ogden Free Library in Walton.

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS CURRENTLY HAS A CRITICAL NEED FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES. RED CROSS SPOKESPERSON, MEG ROSSMAN EXPLAINS WHY...

(MEG ROSSMAN 8-11-21)

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVES IN THE TRI COUNTY AREA INCLUDE TUESDAY, AUGUST 17TH AT THE GUERNSEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY IN NORWICH AND AO FOX-TRI TOWN CAMPUS IN SIDNEY AND THURSDAY AUGUST 19TH AT THE FRANKLIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND THE WALTON FIRE DEPARTMENT. VISIT RED CROSS BLOOD.ORG FOR A LISTING OF BLOOD DRIVES IN YOUR AREA.

ERAP SPECIALIST SHANNON WRIGHT WILL BE AT THE SHERBURNE LIBRARY FROM 10AM TIL NOON TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP DUE TO COVID AND OWE BACK RENT, YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR HELP. QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO 373-3477.

The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center are teaming up to create a series of events for area children this summer, the 1st is this Sunday at Sidney Veterans Memorial Park from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, with the Family of Heroes Event,  Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains;

(Larry Halbert 7-9-21)

Halbert said that other events will be held on July 25th & August 7th & 22nd.

The American Red Cross announced that there is a severe Blood Shortage currently.  Blood drives will be held on Saturday at the Oxford American Legion, from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM, The Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich on Tuesday July 13th from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and at CWS on East Main Street in Norwich on Wednesday July 21st from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, registration is available at redcrossblood.org.

Chenango Arts Council and Guernsey Memorial Library will
bring another free film classic tonight at 6:30 pm, at the Arts Council
tonight.  The Quiet Man starring John
Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, and the Dynamic Duos series concludes February 26 at
the Guernsey Library with Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn in Guess Who’s
Coming to Dinner.   More information is
available at 336-ARTS or Guernsey Memorial Library at 334-4034.

The Chenango Arts Council and
Guernsey Memorial Library are presenting another classic movie this evening for
free.  Humphrey Bogart and Lauren
Bacall’s To Have and To Have Not will be shown tonight at 6:30 at the library.  Back at the Arts Council on February 19, The
Quiet Man stars John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, and the Dynamic Duos series
concludes February 26 at the Library with Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn
in Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?.

Chenango Arts Council and Guernsey Memorial Library are
teaming up again to present four free film classics, starting today &
running every Wednesday in February.
Chenango Arts Council CEO Alecia O'Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 2-5-20)

Top Hat will be followed by  To Have and To Have Not on February 12 at the
library, Quiet Man at the Arts Council on February 19th, & Guess Who’s
Coming To Dinner February 26 at the Library. More information is available at
336-ARTS or 334-4034.

Governor Cuomo announced an update on the status of testing
for the coronavirus in New York State.
Samples from 17 New Yorkers have been sent to the CDC for testing, 11
have come back negative, and 6 samples are pending. There are still no
confirmed cases of coronavirus in New York State yet.  A hotline has been set up for New Yorkers to
call at 1-888-364-3065, where experts from the Department of Health can answer
questions, they also created a website:
health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus. .

Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced today that the 4
libraries in the 122nd Assembly District have received funding through the
State Library and State Department of Education for various construction
projects and improvements. The funding derives from a $34 million capital fund
set aside for public library construction and broadband internet projects that
was secured in last year's State Budget.
The 4 libraries awarded funding includes Guernsey Memorial Library in
Norwich, Mary Wilcox Memorial Library in Whitney Point, Sidney Memorial Public
Library& the Ogden Free Library in Walton.

The American Red Cross will be holding blood drives in Norwich & Oneonta today. The Norwich Blood drive will be held at the Guernsey Memorial Library from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, the Oneonta Blood Drive will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the American Legion Post 259, 279 Chestnut Street. Donors of all blood types are needed; appointments can be made by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

A Chenango County area Drug Take-Back Day has been announced for July 19th starting at 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Afton Free Library at 105 Main Street, Afton. Various organizations are teaming up for the event, where people can dispose of old, expired & unused medications, in order to keep them out of the wrong hands & out of the Waste Stream.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies & local EMT’s responded to a 1 car roll-over accident with entrapment, at approximately 2:00 PM Tuesday on State Highway 28 in the Town of Middletown. 78 year old Doris Hubar of Margaretville was extricated from the overturned vehicle & was transported to Margaretville Memorial Hospital and was transferred to Albany Medical Center for further treatment. Hubar may have experienced a medical emergency while driving, causing her to lose control & flip her vehicle after striking a tree. No tickets have been issued, the investigation is continuing.

The Guernsey Library of Norwich will host a “Movies Under the Stars” event tonight with a showing of “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” in conjunction with the Norwich Merchants Association. The movie will start at about 8:30 PM; movie goers are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs & blankets for tonight’s presentation.

The Chenango United Way is doing their annual '2017 Annual Personal Hygiene Collection' throughout the end of the month of May. Items that are being accepted are shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, toothbrushes, feminine products, diapers, baby wipes and baby shampoo. Full size is preferred. Items can be dropped off at NBT Bank branches, Guernsey Memorial Library and at the United Way office at 83 North Broad Street in Norwich. More information is available at 334-8815.

The 7th Annual Autumn Fest, presented by the Rotary Club of Unadilla, is this week on Saturday, September 17th from 10 am to 3 pm on the Unadilla Community Field (behind the Library at 193 Main Street.)

(Zoë Vandermeulen 9-16-16)

Complete Autumn Fest details are available at unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest or find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/unadillarotary.

The American Red Cross continues to hold more blood drives locally. today, a blood drive will be held in Norwich from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Guernsey Memorial Library, & in Delhi from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3 Delview Extension. A blood drive will be held in Sidney Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the First Congregational Church, at Bridge and Main Streets. Appointment can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a stable and diverse blood supply is available during emergencies. There will be blood drives today in Norwich from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Guernsey Library, & in Delhi from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM at SUNY Delhi’s Farrell Student & Community Center. To find out about blood donations, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

A SUNY Delhi freshman from Wappingers Falls was found dead in a wooded area near the campus Tuesday. The unidentified student was found unresponsive by friends, he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Delaware County Medical Examiner's office. No foul Play is suspected; a memorial service for the student is planned on September 25th in Hopewell Junction.

The Bainbridge Rotary Club is sponsoring the Bill Denman Memorial River Ride tomorrow for interested cyclists. The first loop will begin at 9:00 AM and the 2nd at 11:00 AM both loops begin at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.

The Delaware county department of corrections will hold the 5th Annual Andrew Brown Memorial Golf Tournament tomorrow, at the Hardwood Hills Golf Course in Masonville. Registration is at 7:30 AM, shotgun start is at 8:30 AM, and money raised will assist Delaware county residents being cared for by Catskill Hospice & Palliative care.

Staff and students from the Oneonta Job Corps Academy will be holding Job Corps Day at the Norwich Memorial Guernsey Library from 3:00pm to 6:00pm today. Spokesperson Lynn Price comments:

(Lynn Price 8-13-14)

The Oneonta Job Corps programs offer hands-on career training and education those at ages 16 to 24.

The Guernsey Library in Norwich will hold their Annual Open House tonight, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM.    The Open House is open to all community members, more information is available at 334-4034.

A free electronic recycling event will be held at the Sidney library tomorrow from 9:30 to 3:30.  Residents can drop off their old electronics for recycling at the back entrance to the Smart community room.

The Chenango memorial hospital auxiliary will host ”Breakfast with Santa” tomorrow from 8:00 to 10:00 AM in the hospital cafeteria.  The event includes a full breakfast buffet and pictures with Santa, courtesy of NBT Bank; tickets are $5.00 at the door.

AM NEWS 7-11-13

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that 54 million has been awarded to 20 recipients to finance large scale solar energy projects across New York State. The new projects will add 64 megawatts to the state’s solar capacity and will make New York the leader in solar energy generation. The closest sites to the Southern Tier are Cornell University in Ithaca and SUNY Cortland. For more information on this plan, visit ny-sun.ny.gov

New York officials plan to overhaul the state’s psychiatric services over the next four years by consolidating 24 inpatient hospitals statewide into 15 regional centers and establishing more than two dozen outpatient service hubs. The consolidation plan, released by the Office of Mental Health on Wednesday, also includes closing psychiatric hospitals in Elmira and Binghamton in 2014. The plan is expected to save $20 million the first year. The state spends about $6.6 billion, including federal funds, annually on mental health treatment.

A Binghamton man was charged with felony second-degree strangulation following a dispute on Willow Street with a family member, according to Johnson City police. 33 year old Kareem A. Davis is accused of threatening to kill a woman, and then grabbing her by the neck and choking her, causing her to pass out. Davis was arraigned in village court and sent to the Broome County jail.

Many activites for the entire family are happening in around our area. The Afton Fair and Agricultural Expo opens today at 9am at the Afton Fairgrounds with animal exhibits, floral judging, harness racing, a children's bicycle drawing and the K Bar F Rodeo at 7:30pm this evening. Admission is only $1 per person with children 5 and under free. The Fair continues through Sunday and the complete schedule can be found online at The Afton Fair Dot Com. Also, Unadilla will have their Free Summer Concert for this week, tonight from 6:30-8pm on the Community House Lawn. Montebank Brothers will provide the entertainment, and bring a dish to pass and your own table service, as there will be a community picnic starting at 5:30pm. For dessert The Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will hold a strawberry social during the concert. In case of rain, the concert will be held in the firehouse on Clifton St. Plus, The Chenango County Blues Fest Summer series kicks off tonight in Norwich with New Riders of the Purple Sage taking the stage at 7pm in East Side Park. The series continues weekly on Thursday nights through August 1st. The complete schedule for the series can be found at chenangobluesfest.org.

The supply of types O positive and O negative blood at the American Red Cross is at very low levels. Eligible donors with type O blood are asked to donate blood today at a Blood Drive at Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich, at 3 Court Street, from 9:00 to 2:00 pm. Appointments can be made at 1-800-RedCross or redcrossblood.org.
Commerce Chenango will hold their next networking luncheon today at Lewis’s restaurant in Sherburne. Registration begins at 11:30, more information is available at 334-1402.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold the Re-Organizational Board of Education Meeting today in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:30 PM.

The incidence of confirmed rabies cases of raccoons in the tri county area continues. Pet owners are reminded that your pets must be vaccinated. Free rabies clinics are taking place next week at the Coventry Town Garage on Tuesday, July 16th from 5:30 to 6:30pm, Wednesday the 17th at the Morris Fire Department from 6 to 8pm and Thursday, July 18th at the New Berlin Fire Station from 7 to 8:30pm. The clinics are for dogs, cats and ferrets.
State regulators are looking for feedback on proposed changes to freshwater fishing rules. The DEC has identified potential changes based on discussions with anglers, biologists, and fisheries managers. Now the DEC is seeking additional angler feedback. Many changes under consideration would eliminate special regulations that didn’t achieve their intended purpose. Highlights include increasing year-round trout fishing opportunities at specific streams and establishing catch-and-release fishing at a few additional streams. To view the potential changes and provide input, go to dec.ny.gov

The supply of types O positive and O negative blood at the American Red Cross is at very low levels.  Eligible donors with type O blood are asked to donate blood today at a Blood Drive on July 11th at Guernsey Memorial Library in Norwich, at 3 Court Street, from 9:00 to 2:00 pm.  Appointments can be made at 1-800-RedCross or redcrossblood.org.