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New Yorkers will vote on School Budgets in New York State Tuesday, as well as Board of Education seats, school bus purchases or other ancillary costs associated with education. Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News about their 35.5 Million Dollar Budget with 0% tax levy increase:

(Eben Bullock 5-18-26)

Voting will be at the Sidney High School from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Bainbridge Guilford Superintendent Tim Ryan told WCDO News that they had to deal with a $1 Million dollar gap before sending the proposal to voters:

(TIM RYAN 5-18-26)

The BG total budget is 26.9 Million dollars, the Tax Levy Increase is 1.59% Voting will be at the Greenlawn & Guilford Elementary school buildings. In the Unatego School District, Dr. Dave Richards told WCDO about their budget:

(Dr Dave Richards -18-26)

Voting for Unatego area residents will be from 12:00 to 8:00 PM at the Jr. Sr. High school.

The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District will host their 10th annual Veterans breakfast today, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:

(Tim Ryan 11-7-25)

Ryan said that they are prepared to welcome about 150 veterans to participate in the annual breakfast this morning at 8:30 at the Greenlawn Elementary school in Bainbridge.

The Bainbridge Girl Scouts Community giveaway days begin today, where people can donate gently used items & drop them off this afternoon between 3:30 and 6:30 at Greenlawn elementary school in Bainbridge. On Saturday, the public can come in & take things for free from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. More information is available at 607-267-2378.

The DCMO BOCES Board of Education reviewed a proposed capital building project plan at a recent meeting on a plan for renovation of the Robert W. Harrold Campus, the Alan Pole Campus in Norwich and the purchase of the former Masonville Elementary School to house programs for students. BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo told WCDO News of the main reasons for the projects:

(Michael Rullo 11-4-25)

Both the renovations and the purchase of the Masonville School site are subject to voter approval on February 3rd of next year, the BOCES buildings over more than 50 years old, with the most recent renovations approved in 2005. The projects would start in March of 2027 and conclude in 2028.

The City of Oneonta is accepting applications for a firefighter civil service exam to be held on January 10, 2026. The application deadline is December 10, Applications can be submitted in person or by mail to the Oneonta Civil Service Commission at City Hall at 258 Main Street and the starting salary for 2026 hires is $52,000. More information is available at oneonta.ny.us.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-4-25

Today is Election Day, with several important local races in the Tri County Region:

The Town of Sidney has several key races this year, Incumbents Town Supervisor Eric Wilson faces a challenge from Giffen Ott, 5 candidates are seeking 2 seats on the Sidney Town Board, Incumbents Bill Heath & Frank Selleck are seeking re-election, they face challengers Andrew Hinkley, Richard DeCola & Jesse Wakeman. The Sidney Town Justice position race feature incumbents Greg McCann against challenger Jennifer Ruling

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There are Town Supervisor races locally, in Guilford it is a rematch between incumbent Sue McIntyre against Gilda Ward, in Unadilla George Denys faces a late challenge from Write In Candidate Ed Gross, in the town of Colchester, the candidates are Robert Hafele & Arthur Merrill, in the town of Oneonta, the candidates are William Rivera Jr. & Brett Holleran

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The Cities of Norwich and Oneonta will have new Mayors, in Norwich the candidates are Robert Jeffrey & Jason Miller, in Oneonta the candidates are Luisa Montanti & Dan Butterman

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In the race for Delaware County Treasurer, Ronda Williams faces Carli Pinner.

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Polls are open from 6am to 9pm today, more information is available at your County Board of Elections Website.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-7-24

The Bainbridge Guilford School District will hold a Veterans Day breakfast Friday, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:

(Tim Ryan 11-8-24)

Veterans will be treated to a breakfast & special assembly at the Greenlawn Elementary school.

3 people are running for Town Supervisor in Guilford, as Supervisor George Senek is retiring. Republican & Conservative Gilda Ward told WCDO News that she has servied on the Town Board for several terms & is ready to becoem Guilford Town Supervisor:

(Gilda Ward 11-3-23)

Democrat Sue McIntyre said that her experiences at running the Delaware County Solid Waste Department for many years, lends itself to becoming Guilford Town Supervisor:

(Sue McIntyre 11-3-23)

Independent candidate Thomas Quiter is confined to a wheel chair, he told WCDO News that he is ready to give back to the town that has been good to him in his situation, and he wants to open up government based on his Libratarian beleifs:

(Thomas Quiter 11-3-23)

Election day is next Tuesday November 7th.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK will host the BINGHAMTON POLAR PLUNGE tomorrow at Chenango Valley State Park. Attendees from across New York State will gather to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New York athletes in the Southern Tier Region. The Polar Plunge registration begins at 10:00 am & the plunge begins at 12:00 Noon

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-3-23

The Bainbridge & Afton Girl Scouts are holding their bi-annual Community Giveaway Days November 3rd & 4th at the Greenlawn Elementary school in Bainbridge, spokesperson Jessica Chambers explains:

(Jessica Chambers 10-23-23)

More information is available by Email to jjchambers@frontiernet.net, or call 267-2378.

3 more blood drives are scheduled locally today, 1 is being held at the O'Neill High School in Walton from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, another will be at the Laurens High School from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, and another will be held at the Stamford High School from 12:30 to 5:30 PM. Appointments can be made at the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at 1-800-RedCross or at redcrossblood.org..

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-21-22

The Guilford Town Board held a special Meeting earlier this week with representatives from the new ownership that will be constructing & operating for the High Bridge Wind Turbine Project, Town Supervisor George Senek said that the project will go forward, but the timeline has been pushed back:

(George Senek 4-21-23)

The Project still calls for 25 wind turbines to be built in the town of Guilford.

Hartwick College will celebrate Earth Day, Saturday with the world premiere of the film, The Search for Up, which was shot in Hartwick’s Observatory in early November 2022. In addition to the film screening at 6 pm. in Hartwick’s Yager Museum, the event will feature a 5 pm. opening of a showcase of creative projects by secondary students from local and regional schools. More information is available at sheehym@hartwick.edu.

An annual event that began following the serious flooding of 2011, Starts this afternoon at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge & concludes tomorrow Morning, organizer Jessica Chambers explains:

(Jessica Chambers 4-21-23)

More information about items that can be dropped off today is available by calling Chambers at 267-2378.

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society was awarded a $49,500 multi-year Support for Organizations Grant from the New York State Council of the Arts. The Support for Organizations Grant will help fund the full-time salary of GOHS' Executive Director, Dr. Marcela Micucci. More information about the Society is available at oneontahistory.org, at (607) 432-0960, or follow on their Facebook and Instagram pages.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-7-22

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District is holding a vote on their $15.4 Million Dollar capital project today, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:

(Tim Ryan 12-7-22)

Ryan said that they would use their $4 Million dollar capital reserve fund and state aid to pay for the project, the vote will be from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM on December 7th at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge and the Guilford Elementary School.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies & local 1st responders were called to State Route 235 in Harpursville Wednesday night for the report of a car down an embankment with driver entrapment. The unidentified driver was extricated & taken to an area hospital, no other vehicles were involved & the cause off the accident is under investigation.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 11-10-22

The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District will host a free in-person breakfast for Veterans this Morning at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:

(Tim Ryan 11-4-22)

The Breakfast will start at at 9:00 AM Today.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District will be holding a vote on their $15.4 Million Dollar capital project on Wednesday, December 7th, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:

(Tim Ryan 11-8-22)

Ryan said that they would use their $4Million dollar capital reserve fund and state aid to pay for the project, the vote will be from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM on December 7th at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge and the Guilford Elementary School.

The Bainbridge-Guilford National Honor Society will be hosting their annual Red Cross Blood Drive at the High School building at 18 Juliand Street in Bainbridge. The Blood Drive will take place today from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Those interested in signing up can visit redcrossblood.org.

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.

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.

The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for tonight, has been postponed, the next meeting will be held on Thursday August 25th at 6:00 PM at the Guilford Elementary school.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-18-22

Governor Hochul announced that the VaxtoSchool campaign will begin soon, in order to get children vaccinated against COVID before the start of school. The latest COVID Positivity rates were just under 8%, the 7 day average was down to 5.72%, Patient Hospitalization were 2,509, with 249 ICU Patients, 96 on Ventilators, there were 24 deaths reported from nursing homes & hospitals.

School Budgets are being voted on across the state today, Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards told WCDO News about their budget proposal:

(Dave Richards 5-17-22)

Polls will be open at the Unatego District Office at 2641 State Highway 7 in Otego until 9:00 pm

The Sidney School District has submitted a 28.7 Million Dollar Budget that voters are deciding on today, which represents a 3.9% increase over last year, but with no increase to the tax levy, according to Superintendent Eben Bullock:

(Eben Bullock 5-17-22)

Bullock said that 3 people are running for 2 seats on the school board, voting will be until 8:00 PM at the Sidney High School Cafeteria.

Friends of Rogers in Sherburne was this week’s winner of a $2,000 grant from Upstate Shredding through their philanthropic endeavor; Southern Tier Tuesdays. Friends of Rogers is a nonprofit organization with a variety of nature based programs & exhibits held year-round.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 5-17-22

School Budget votes will be held around the state today, some district also have propositions for capital improvements or vehicle purchases, many also have Board of Education seats to decide on. At the Bainbridge Guilford District, Superintendent Tim Ryan told WCDO News that they were able to keep the tax levy under the state cap and maintain staffing:

(Tim Ryan 5-17-22)

BG voters will vote at the Greenlawn or Guilford Elementary school from 12:00 Noon to 9:00 PM today on their 21.4 Million Dollar Budget proposal, & a vehicle purchase proposition.

School District will ask for voter approval of their budgets next Tuesday State Wide, with many also adding propositions for building projects or vehicle purchases, and also for Board of Education seats. Locally Bainbridge Guilford Superintendent Tim Ryan told WCDO News that they were able to keep the tax levy increase under the state cap:

(Tim Ryan 5-13-22)

Ryan said that the BG Budget totals $21.4 million dollars, voting will be from 12:00 Noon until 9:00 PM at Greenlawn Elementary & Guilford Elementary Schools on Tuesday.

There will be a free milk giveaway on Thursday, starting at 11:00 am, at the Unadilla Elementary School, Unatego Middle/High School and the former Otego Elementary school parking lots, Unatego School District teacher Sandra Bonczkowski told WCDO News how it came about:

(Sandra Bonczkowki 5-6-20)

The milk giveaway is open to anyone, while supplies last Thursday morning.

The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment will meet by Webcast at 10:30 this morning, to consider a request filed by Baron Winds to build 33 wind turbines in Steuben County.  The Board recently re-approved plans for wind turbines in the towns of Sanford & Windsor; they have not yet acted on plans for the High Bridge Wind farms project in Guilford.  The public can listen to today's session at dps.ny.gov/Webcasts.

Tomorrow is Election Day in New York State, locally, 5
people are running for 3 spots in the State Supreme Court 6th
District, they are Democrats Pete Charnetysky & Claudette Newman &
Republicans Chris Baker, Oliver Blaise, Mark Masler.  In Delaware County for the Sidney Town
Clerk's position, Incumbent Lisa French faces Republican Sheila Paul,   In Delhi & Hamden Town Council races;
each race has 3 candidates for 2 seats.
There are races in 3 districts of the Otsego County Board of
Representatives in districts 2, 3 & 14, there is an election for Laurens
Town Supervisor between Democrat Dean Buccheri & Republican David Neske,
and there are town council seat races in Butternuts, Hartwick, Laurens, New Lisbon,
Oneonta, and Worcester.  In the City of
Oneonta, there are races for common council seats in Wards 2, 4, 5, 6 &
8.  In Chenango County, there is an
election for Norwich City Mayor between incumbent Christine Carnrike, Jill
Osterhoudt-Kraft, Shawn Sastri & former Mayor Joe Maiurano; there are races
for Norwich City Council seats in wards 3 & 5, for Town of Norwich
Supervisor, the voters will decide between Debra Cubbedge & Stanley
Foulds.  In the Town of Coventry, a race
exits for Supervisor between Jan Andrews vs. Jennifer Boudreau.  In the town of Guilford Supervisor's race,
incumbent George Senek faces a challenge from Write-In candidate Dan
Harrington.   In the Guilford Town Council,
2 seats are up between Terence Ives, Richard Dunnigan, Gilda Ward, plus Write
Ins:  Rebecca Young and Duane Reif for
Town Council,   for Town of Pharsalia
Supervisor, the race is between Jeremiah Micklas vs. David Soule & there
are 3 candidates for 2 seats on the Town of Plymouth board.

Governor Cuomo announced that New York's law raising the
minimum sales age from 18 to 21 for tobacco and electronic cigarette products
beginning November 13th.   The law seeks
to prevent cigarettes and vaping products from getting into the hands of our
youth, & creating an addiction to a deadly habit.   According to the State Department of Health,
almost 40% of 12th grade students and 27% of all high school age students are
now using e-cigarettes, and this increase is largely driven by flavored
e-liquids.   The State Police will
partner with the Department of Health to conduct undercover investigations
across the state, retailers found selling tobacco and vaping products to
underage individuals will face criminal penalties in addition to civil
penalties.

The Unatego Board of Education is expected to make a
decision as to which proposal to accept for the Former Otego Elementary School
Building at their regular Board meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at the Middle
School/High School cafeteria in Wells Bridge.
Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards said that the 3 proposals are
down to 2 for tonight:

(Dr. Dave Richards 11-4-19)

The remaining proposals are from Dirig Design of Wells
Bridge & Oneonta Christian Academy.

The Guilford Town Board has
called a special meeting for tonight at 6:30 PM at the Guilford Town Hall on
Marble Road.  The Guest Speaker will be
Dr. Phil Hofmeyer, who will be discussing Renewable Energy.  The meeting is open to the public.

The Unatego Board of Education has a special meeting tonight at 6:30 as they consider 3 new proposals for the repurposing of the former Otego Elementary School building.   Representatives from the 3 developers will present their plans for the building; the Board will make a decision at their regular Board meeting November 4.  The 3 proposals are from Dirig Design of Wells Bridge, Granite Data Solutions of California & the Oneonta Christian Academy, more information is available at unatego.org or may be viewed in person at the Unatego District Office.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting will be held today in the Guilford Elementary School at 6:30
PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

Over $64,000 has been awarded to Nonprofits by the Community
Foundation for South Central New York, for Capital Projects, Programs and
Operating Support.  Locally grants were
awarded to A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Crime Victims Assistance
Program Chenango Child Advocacy Center & the Valleyview Elementary School
$984 for a kindergarten alternative seating program helping students with
special needs maintain focus in the classroom

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at the Jr-Sr High
School at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

The controversy is continuing in the town of Guilford, where
the group "The Concerned Neighbors of Guilford" feel that their
questions & concerns are not being addressed adequately regarding the
proposal by Calpine to install up to 30 large wind turbines in the town.  Group Co-Chairperson Priscilla Welden told
WCDO News about the frustration after Wednesday's Town Board Meeting:

(Priscilla Welden 6-14-19)

Town of Guilford Supervisor George Senek commented about the
Wednesday meeting:

(George Senek 6-14-19)

Senek said that all new meetings will be placed on the Town
of Guilford website: guilfordny.com.

The Chenango County Health
Department will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats &
ferrets Saturday.  The clinic will be
held at the South Otselic Fire Station from 9:30 to 11:00 AM.

Governor Cuomo signed legislation removing non-medical
exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children. The United States
is currently experiencing the worst outbreak of measles in more than 25 years,
with outbreaks in pockets of New York primarily driving the crisis. As a result
of non-medical vaccination exemptions, many communities across New York have
unacceptably low rates of vaccination; this new law will help protect the
public during this ongoing outbreak.

The 68th Annual Unadilla Flag Day will be held tonight,
Mayor Dave Welch comments:

(Dave Welch 6-14-19)

The parade will line up at the Unadilla Elementary School
beginning at 5:30 p.m. The parade is scheduled to step out at 7:00 PM.

The Afton Central School District will be holding a second
public informational meeting on a proposed Capital Project tonight at 6:30 p.m.
in the school’s Margery Secrest Memorial Auditorium.  Superintendent Tim McNamara comments:

(Tim McNamara 5-16-19)

The Capital Project will be voted on by district residents
on May 21, 2019.

The Guilford Elementary School is holding a Kindergarten
Parent Information Night tonight for children entering kindergarten in
September. Children must turn 5 by Dec. 1st; the meeting is at 6:30PM in the
Guilford Elementary Gymnasium.

The Oneonta City School District Board of Education
announced that they accepted the retirement of Joseph Yelich as Superintendent
and appointed Assistant Superintendent Thomas Brindley as his replacement. Both
actions will become effective on July 1st.  Yelich has served as superintendent in Oneonta
since 2013.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting tonight in the Guilford Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:30
PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of
Education Meeting today in the Guilford Elementary School at 6:30 PM. The
business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

State Police & the Broome County District Attorney's
Office are investigating the suspicious death of an 11 year old child in
Johnson City.  The deceased child was
located at an undisclosed address Saturday afternoon; counselors are on hand at
the Johnson City Elementary School to assist classmates of the 5th grader in
dealing with the loss.

Firefighters from Guilford, Oxford, Coventry &
Bainbridge responded to a fire this afternoon at 874 Shapley Road in the town
of Guilford.  The house was fully involved
when Firefighters arrived, WCDO News will have more details as they become
available.

Governor Cuomo signed the "Cancer Bill” for volunteer firefighters into law late last year, and it went into effect January 1st. The gap insurance policy that volunteer fire departments are required to carry for each member will provide tax-free disability and death benefits to volunteers with 5 years of service if they're diagnosed with specific cancers covered under the new law. New York's previous law did not cover all types of cancer. There are an estimated 96,000 volunteer firefighters in New York State.

Sears Holdings, owners of Kmart and Sears stores, announced that 80 more stores will be closed this year. The stores will all be closed by the end of March, with Texas and Florida having 7 stores closed, New York State had 5 stores closing; however no local stores were affected.

Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell today released drug overdose death statistics for 2018. Cornwell reported that there were 31 overdose deaths in Broome County, there were 76 overdose deaths in 2017. Cornwell said that the average age for opioid deaths was 40, 71% were male & 29% were female, 56% were in the city of Binghamton, while 44% were in other parts of Broome County. Cornwell said that 94% of the overdose deaths were from heroin or other opioids; 6% attributed to other drugs.

New York State passed legislation requiring all New York businesses - regardless of size - to provide sexual harassment prevention training to their employees. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has partnered with New Haven Consulting Group to provide members with an online "Preventing Sexual Harassment" workshop that meets New York state requirements and can be taken by your employees online. More information is available through the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at delawarecounty.org or at 746-2281.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 40-year-old Crystal Gager of Franklin for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment, following an investigation of an altercation in December in the Town of Franklin. Gager is accused of knowingly acting in a manner likely to be injurious to the physical, mental or moral welfare of a child less than 17-years-old; Gager also allegedly subjected another individual to unwanted physical contact by striking the individual in the face. Gager was arraigned in the Town of Sidney Court and released on her own recognizance. Gager is scheduled to appear in the Town of Franklin Court at a later date.

UHS Chenango Memorial, Commerce Chenango, Chenango Health Network and Care Compass Network are hosting an event related to Substance Use/Abuse in the Workplace on Thursday, January 31st at 7:45 AM at The Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. Speakers will be from the legal & health care communities, Registration is requested at 334-1400 or by email: register@chenangony.org, no later than January 23rd.

Oneonta Police & Fire Department officials held a press conference Wednesday regarding the fatal fire at 5 Walling Avenue Saturday morning that killed former Oneonta Fire Fighter John Heller. Oneonta Police Chief Douglas Brenner commented:

(Chief Brenner 1-3-18)

Chief Brenner said that Truitt resided in an apartment at 5 Walling Avenue at the time of the fire, the investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information can contact the Oneonta Police Department at 432-1111, or through the department Facebook page, or through the city's Nixle web page. The Calling hours for John Heller will be held today from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Bookhout Funeral Home, 357 Main Street in Oneonta. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Friday at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, a celebration of Heller's life will be held at the East Meredith Fire Department, immediately following the funeral service.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today in the Guilford Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

The Village of Afton has scheduled their Christmas parade & festivities for tomorrow. Due to the current Bridge Construction, a New Parade Line up Location has been announced, on Court Street by the Afton Central School Athletic Fields, and the parking lot behind the Afton bus garage. The parade will go along State Route 41 & go along Main Street, participants are asked to arrive no later than 4:15pm. Also, live music is scheduled from Frankie Cepero starting at 4:00 pm in front of the NBT Bank, there will be refreshments provided by the Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce in the VFW.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Teachers' Association is hosting its 8th Annual Craft Fair, in the Greenlawn Elementary School Gymnasium tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Many local artists and crafters will be featured, along with crafts for kids, a pancake breakfast, and a Chinese Auction, with proceeds benefiting the Student Council's Angel Fund which provides holiday food baskets for local families in need. Admission is free.

The Tri-Town Coalition On Substance Abuse Prevention will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will be held in the Sidney High School Library from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, the guest speaker will be Megan Waldrath of PRC.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting this evening in the Guilford Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District is hosting their 3rd annual Veteran’s day breakfast Friday at 8:00 AM at the Greenlawn Elementary School. All veterans in the area are invited.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today, in the Guilford Elementary School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

Governor Cuomo today announced all schools in New York State have adopted plans to end "meal shaming" of students who do not have money for lunch. This is the latest success in the Governor's "No Student Goes Hungry" program, which addresses food insecurity by expanding access to free breakfast and farm-fresh foods as well as ensuring all students have access to school meals without fear of shame. The program also includes $1.5 million to expand the successful Farm-to-School program. All school plans have been posted on the schools' websites.

Because of the forecast, the Family Halloween Celebration at the Sidney Central School District hosted by the Sidney Community Foundation has been moved to the high school gymnasium on Wednesday, October 31. The event runs from 5-7 p.m. The movie will be running from 5-6:30 p.m., with the parade to start at 6:30 p.m. Trick-or-treating is every 15 minutes starting at 5:15 p.m. Some of the activities for the night include: An inflatable obstacle course, Face painting, There is no cost to the event.

The BG school district is hosting their 3rd annual Veteran's day breakfast on Friday, November 9th at 8:00 AM at the Greenlawn Elementary School. All veterans in the area are invited. More information is available at the District Office at 967-6321.

Sidney High School Senior J.P. Dewey has been selected to perform with the NYSSMA Conference All-State Jazz Ensemble in Rochester this fall. Dewey will be playing
piano in the 18-piece ensemble, and will also attend the music conference from November 29-December 2, he will also be eligible to perform with the ensemble in March
as part of NYSSMA Day festivities in Albany.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, September 20, 2018 in the Guilford Elementary Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.