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In addition to the induction of great baseball players Jeff Bagwell, Ivan Rodriguez & Tim Raines, Long time Executive John Scheurholz & Former Commissioner Bud Selig were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown Sunday: Schuerholz said that he was honored to be picked against all odds:

(John Scheurholz 7-31-17)

Former Commissioner Bud Selig was asked after the ceremony about the thing he was most proud of regarding his 22-year tenure as Commissioner:

(Bud Selig 7-31-17)

On Saturday the Hall of Fame inducted J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner Claire Smith, the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award winner was Rachel Robinson and Oakland A's Broadcaster Bill King, who was honored with the Ford C. Frick Award.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 2 men Friday, in connection with a Town of Delhi burglary and a traffic stop in the Town of Kortright. 37-year-old Patrick Burnside of Bloomville and 43 year old George Robinson of Delhi, were charged with 2nd degree Burglary, 3rd degree Grand Larceny plus Conspiracy & Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument. Robinson was also charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle as Deputies observed him operating a motor vehicle in Kortright with a suspended license. Both men are accused of entering a Town of Delhi residence on July 17th and stealing a safe containing cash and jewelry valued at $6,000, they were arraigned and were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on Bail pending further court action. The Investigation is continuing.

Oneonta Police announced the arrest of several people early this morning after they served a search warrant at 14 Washington Street, for suspected narcotics trafficking. Police arrested 29-year-old Phillip Brunson of New York City, for Criminal possession of a controlled substance, 50-year-old Rachel Palmeter of Oneonta, & 43-year-old Kyrin Donato of Oneonta, for Conspiracy. Police seized heroin and $400 cash. The investigation is continuing.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Board of Directors has selected Rachel Robinson as the 2017 recipient of the Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award. Robinson was married to the late Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson; she will become the 4th winner of the Award. Mrs. Robinson will be presented the award at the Awards Presentation on Saturday, July 29 in Cooperstown, as part of Hall of Fame Weekend 2017.