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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-17-21

Norwich Mayor Shawn Sastri issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the city in regards to the COVID 19 response, City of Norwich Emergency Manager Stephen Cady told WCDO News exactly what the proclamation means:

(Stephen Cady 11-17-21)

The proclamation will insure that the staffing at the Fire Department & Emergency Squad will remain at safe levels for the city, & to keep staff safe with increase COVID 19 numbers in the region.

The Rotary Club of Unadilla has started a fundraiser for the Unadilla and Otego food pantries, Unadilla Rotary Spokesman Robert Knox explains:

(Robert Knox 11-17-21)

Knox said that the fundraiser will end on November 30th, 3 sponsors have agreed to match donations up to $2000, and they are Otego Family Dental, Unalam & the Unadilla Rotary Club.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-29-21

35 year old Patrick Kain of Norwich was sentenced in federal court Thursday to 35 years in jail & 20 years post release-supervision on 3 counts of sexual exploitation of a child and 1 count of committing a felony involving a minor by a registered sex offender. Kain was convicted in Chenango County Court of Sexual Abuse in 2014, which required him to register as a sex offender; he admitted that he created sexually explicit images & videos of 3 different victims approximately 5 years old.

Oneonta officials announced that Downtown Oneonta trick or treating is taking place from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm on Saturday & a new "Trunk or Treat" event will be held at the Main Street Baptist Church. On Sunday, the Oneonta Rotary Club is organizing the Halloween parade 4:00 pm, it will line up on Elm Street starting at 3:00 pm.

The Norwich Business Improvement District is putting together the "Nor-Witch Fall Festival" on Saturday throughout the day, BID Spokesperson Mindy Chawgo explains:

(Mindy Chawgo 10-29-21)

The event is free & open to the public & will be held rain or shine in downtown Norwich tomorrow.

Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Commitment to Community Dinner on Saturday, at Sundown Golf and Country Club. They will be honoring Bob Evans as the Citizen of the Year, B & W Wines & Liquors as the Business of the Year The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District as the Business of Distinction and The Bainbridge Rotary Club as the Service Organization of the Year.

The Sidney Rotary Club & the Cullman Child Development Center will hold a "Family of Heroes" Event for area Children on Sunday at the Sidney Veteran's Memorial Park, according to spokesman Larry Halbert:

(Larry Halbert 9-2-21)

Halbert said that the Event was scheduled in July & was postponed due to the weather, the event on the 12th runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Colorscape Chenango is back as an in person event in downtown Norwich Saturday & Sunday, Spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:

(Celeste Friend 9-10-21)

The 2 day free event will be held rain or shine, in East and West Parks in Norwich, all local health department COVID-19 guidelines will be in effect, more information is available at colorscape.org.

The CDC recommends that people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems should receive an additional dose of a COVID-19 vaccine about 28 days after a 2nd dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. The additional dose of COVID-19 vaccine is recommended only for those being treated for solid tumors or malignancies, those who have had organ transplants, those receiving STEM cell transplants, those being treated with certain cortisone therapies, or those with Chenango County Public Health will host a 3rd dose Moderna Vaccine Clinic on September 1st, at the South Plaza in Norwich from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Appointments or More information regarding eligibility is available at 337-1660.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 2 people Tuesday after Deputies responded to a burglary reported in the Town of Hamden. The home owner's Video captured 2 subjects, 1 with a handgun, who forcefully entered the home. Randy Hawkins of Morris was taken into custody by State Police; George Klinger was taken into custody at his Morris residence by members of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and State Police. Officers executed a search warrant at Hawkins’ and Klinger’s Morris residence and recovered a quantity of firearms, ammunition and other property reported stolen in recent Delaware County burglaries. Hawkins and Klinger were charged with 1st degree burglary and criminal use of a firearm, they were arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court, Hawkins was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $75,000 cash bail and Klinger was remanded on $40,000 cash bail. The investigation is on-going and more arrests are anticipated.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-20-21

The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center will hold an event for children this Sunday, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, "The Buzz about Honeybees" will be held at Keith Clark Park on River Street in Sidney, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert told WCDO News that it is a safe event for the children:

(Larry Halbert 8-20-21)

Halbert said that the children in attendance will see honeybees contained behind a glass enclosure, & they will get samples of honey to take home.

The Chenango Blues Festival begins tonight in the Chenango County Fair Grounds in Norwich, the show is Free to all but unvaccinated individuals should wear a mask and social distance. Blues festival Spokesman Eric Larsen told WCDO News that they have a full line up of great acts & all safety protocols are in place:

(Eric Larsen 8-20-21)

Larsen said that the Main show will be at the Chenango County Fairgrounds Saturday, tickets will be only be available at chenangobluesfest.org/tickets.

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.

City of Norwich Mayor Shawn Sastri announced plans to resign, and he will take over the position as the city's Youth Bureau director.  Sastri's resignation takes effect on July 18th.  City officials will meet tomorrow regarding the mayor's plans.

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

(Larry Halbert 7-5-21)

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

The Unadilla Rotary Club announced the return of the annual Autumn Fest, which will be held at the Covered Bridge Farm Market on Sunday September 26th at 10:00 am until 4:00 PM.  Vendors can get more information at unadillarotary.org.

A Chenango County COVID vaccination clinic is being held today from 11:00 to 1:30 PM at the South Plaza in Norwich.  The Moderna vaccine is being offered, no appointments are necessary.  More information is available at 337-1660.

The Chenango County Blues Association announced that the Chenango Blues fest is being scheduled for this summer.  The blues fest will begin on Thursday August 19th with a free concert at the East Side Park Stage, a lengthy line up of acts are also slated to perform Friday August 20th & Saturday August 21st at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, information will be updated at chenangobluesfest.org.

Norwich Theater Company is holding auditions for their summer production, “Something Rotten” in the Martin W. Kappel Theater, in Norwich tonight from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with call backs on Sunday at 2:00 PM.  More information is available at norwichtheatercompany.org or (888) 613-4496.

Sidney Rotary Pancake Breakfast will be held tomorrow from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the River Street Fire Station in Sidney.  Indoor & Outdoor seating is available, drive through options are also available.