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WCDO News — Monday 5-13-24
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-10-24
Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar released the results of the latest round of targeted crime response by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office in areas across Broome County as the agency prepares to activate a full-time Strategic Response Group. Over a 6-week period in March and April, members of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office utilized statistical and crime-mapping data from the Southern Tier Crime Analysis Center in Binghamton to identify “hot spots”. The office reported 22 Narcotics Arrests, 13 Warrant Arrests, 40 Vehicle and Traffic Arrests & 234 Traffic Violations Issued (208 Traffic Stops Conducted)
The Chenango Arts Council presents "Spring A Ding Ding" tomorrow night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 5-10-24)
Tickets & more information can be found at Chenangoarts.org.
Delaware County Board of Elections reminds county voters that Federal, State & Local Primary elections will be held on Tuesday June 25th from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The last day for new voters to register is June 15th, the last day for the Board of Elections to receive early mail/absentee ballot applications online or by mail is June 15th There will be no Republican, Working Family or Conservative party primary elections in Delaware County, Voters should note that the elections are limited to 2 Democrats running for a seat on the Roxbury town Council, 2 Democrats running for the 102nd Assembly district seat, which includes Davenport, Delhi, Franklin, Hamden, Kortright, Meredith & Walton. Early Voting will be Saturday, June 15th through Sunday, June 23rd, more information is available at 607-832-5321.
The Mid-York Concert Band is pleased to announce its First Annual Scholarship Winner, Anthony Pomares, from Norwich High School. Anthony will be performing an excerpt from his scholarship audition at the May 19th Mid-York Concert Band’s Spring Concert at 2:00 PM in the Norwich High School Auditorium.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-10-24
State Police remind motorists to obey the state's Move Over Law. On Thursday, a Thruway Authority maintenance worker lost his life while setting up a work zone on the I-90 in Henrietta. Another was injured in the same incident and remains in serious condition.
The Village of Sidney will provide containers at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue today or Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for certain electronics, Metal and non-Freon appliances, Tires without rims, Freon containing appliances will only be accepted if the Freon was removed by a certified reclaimer.
Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar released the results of the latest round of targeted crime response by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office in areas across Broome County as the agency prepares to activate a full-time Strategic Response Group. Over a 6-week period in March and April, members of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office utilized statistical and crime-mapping data from the Southern Tier Crime Analysis Center in Binghamton to identify “hot spots”. The office reported 22 Narcotics Arrests, 13 Warrant Arrests, 40 Vehicle and Traffic Arrests & 234 Traffic Violations Issued (208 Traffic Stops Conducted)
The Chenango Arts Council presents "Spring A Ding Ding" tomorrow night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 5-10-24)
Tickets & more information can be found at Chenangoarts.org.
Delaware County Board of Elections reminds county voters that Federal, State & Local Primary elections will be held on Tuesday June 25th from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. The last day for new voters to register is June 15th, the last day for the Board of Elections to receive early mail/absentee ballot applications online or by mail is June 15th There will be no Republican, Working Family or Conservative party primary elections in Delaware County, Voters should note that the elections are limited to 2 Democrats running for a seat on the Roxbury town Council, 2 Democrats running for the 102nd Assembly district seat, which includes Davenport, Delhi, Franklin, Hamden, Kortright, Meredith & Walton. Early Voting will be Saturday, June 15th through Sunday, June 23rd, more information is available at 607-832-5321.
The Mid-York Concert Band is pleased to announce its First Annual Scholarship Winner, Anthony Pomares, from Norwich High School. Anthony will be performing an excerpt from his scholarship audition at the May 19th Mid-York Concert Band’s Spring Concert at 2:00 PM in the Norwich High School Auditorium.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-10-24
State Police remind motorists to obey the state's Move Over Law. On Thursday, a Thruway Authority maintenance worker lost his life while setting up a work zone on the I-90 in Henrietta. Another was injured in the same incident and remains in serious condition.
The Village of Sidney will provide containers at the Village Garage on Sherman Avenue today or Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, for certain electronics, Metal and non-Freon appliances, Tires without rims, Freon containing appliances will only be accepted if the Freon was removed by a certified reclaimer.
WCDO News — Wednesday 8-21-19
31 year old Johnnah DeGraw of Deposit pleaded guilty Tuesday
to Federal Charges of conspiracy with intent to distribute a controlled
substance. DeGraw was arrested along
with Marlon Graham in Deposit last November, for selling methamphetamines &
fentanyl, she is already serving a 12 year sentence on drug charges in a State
Prison, she is due to be sentenced on the federal guilty plea later this year.
Governor Cuomo cut the ribbon to open the 172nd Great New
York State Fair this afternoon in Syracuse.
The State Fair runs through September 2nd with food, exhibits, &
entertainment. About 1 million fairgoers are expected to pass through the
turnstiles at the State Fair over the 13 days.
The Oneonta Common Council approved plans to move forward
with the redevelopment of the old Railyards at last night's meeting. Plans call for a variety of developments in
the Roundhouse Road area, which are designed to bring more jobs to the region
upon completion.
Delaware County continues to sell its recyclables at about
the same rate as it has over the last several years, but they do have to be
inventive in order to keep up with the market place, according to Delaware
County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 7-19-19)
Robb said they will be announcing details soon about the
upcoming Delaware County Clean Sweep event, and an open house later this fall.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-Year-Old
Ariel Alvarez of Walton, for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended
Registration, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator,
Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, Operating a Motor Vehicle
without an Inspection Certificate, driving with an Obstructed view &
Failure to Notify DMV of an Address Change, following a traffic stop
recently. Alvarez was issued appearance
tickets for the Franklin Town Court at a later date.
SUNY Oneonta officials estimate
that about 2000 new students are moving in today, as classes start for the fall
semester on Monday. A number of
orientations for the new students will be held prior to the start of classes
for the incoming freshman.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23 year old
Joseph Hahn of Walton for Driving While Ability Impaired due to Drugs,
following an investigation of a 4 car motor vehicle accident on Main Street in
Delhi. Hahn allegedly rear ended a
parked vehicle, causing damage to an additional two vehicles, while operating a
motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.
Hahn was released on appearance tickets, and was scheduled to appear
before the Town of Delhi Court at a later date for further process.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47 year old
William Johnson for criminal possession of a controlled substance, for
allegedly possessing Methamphetamines, crack cocaine & a narcotic during a
traffic stop. Johnson was arraigned in
the Town of Plymouth Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on
cash bail pending additional court action in the Town of Plymouth Court.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old
Alycia Possemato of Guilford for Attempted Assault & Criminal Obstruction
of Breathing or Blood Circulation, following a domestic dispute at the Delaware
County Fair. Possemato was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County
Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail pending action in Village of Walton
Court on a later date.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary
local area unemployment rates for July 2019. The State wide rate was 4%, locally;
Chenango & Otsego Counties had 4% unemployment, Delaware County 4.5%.
The Roxbury Arts Group is presenting a series of Information
Sessions throughout Delaware County to inform area artists, organizations, and
residents about the Decentralization Grant Program, Group Spokesperson Samantha
Nick comments:
(Samantha Nick 8-21-19)
Nick is the Grants and Community Coordinator for the Roxbury
Arts Group, she will present a talk at the Sidney Memorial Public Library at
10:00 am today, it is free and open to the public.
to Federal Charges of conspiracy with intent to distribute a controlled
substance. DeGraw was arrested along
with Marlon Graham in Deposit last November, for selling methamphetamines &
fentanyl, she is already serving a 12 year sentence on drug charges in a State
Prison, she is due to be sentenced on the federal guilty plea later this year.
Governor Cuomo cut the ribbon to open the 172nd Great New
York State Fair this afternoon in Syracuse.
The State Fair runs through September 2nd with food, exhibits, &
entertainment. About 1 million fairgoers are expected to pass through the
turnstiles at the State Fair over the 13 days.
The Oneonta Common Council approved plans to move forward
with the redevelopment of the old Railyards at last night's meeting. Plans call for a variety of developments in
the Roundhouse Road area, which are designed to bring more jobs to the region
upon completion.
Delaware County continues to sell its recyclables at about
the same rate as it has over the last several years, but they do have to be
inventive in order to keep up with the market place, according to Delaware
County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:
(Tyson Robb 7-19-19)
Robb said they will be announcing details soon about the
upcoming Delaware County Clean Sweep event, and an open house later this fall.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-Year-Old
Ariel Alvarez of Walton, for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended
Registration, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator,
Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, Operating a Motor Vehicle
without an Inspection Certificate, driving with an Obstructed view &
Failure to Notify DMV of an Address Change, following a traffic stop
recently. Alvarez was issued appearance
tickets for the Franklin Town Court at a later date.
SUNY Oneonta officials estimate
that about 2000 new students are moving in today, as classes start for the fall
semester on Monday. A number of
orientations for the new students will be held prior to the start of classes
for the incoming freshman.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23 year old
Joseph Hahn of Walton for Driving While Ability Impaired due to Drugs,
following an investigation of a 4 car motor vehicle accident on Main Street in
Delhi. Hahn allegedly rear ended a
parked vehicle, causing damage to an additional two vehicles, while operating a
motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.
Hahn was released on appearance tickets, and was scheduled to appear
before the Town of Delhi Court at a later date for further process.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47 year old
William Johnson for criminal possession of a controlled substance, for
allegedly possessing Methamphetamines, crack cocaine & a narcotic during a
traffic stop. Johnson was arraigned in
the Town of Plymouth Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on
cash bail pending additional court action in the Town of Plymouth Court.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old
Alycia Possemato of Guilford for Attempted Assault & Criminal Obstruction
of Breathing or Blood Circulation, following a domestic dispute at the Delaware
County Fair. Possemato was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County
Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail pending action in Village of Walton
Court on a later date.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary
local area unemployment rates for July 2019. The State wide rate was 4%, locally;
Chenango & Otsego Counties had 4% unemployment, Delaware County 4.5%.
The Roxbury Arts Group is presenting a series of Information
Sessions throughout Delaware County to inform area artists, organizations, and
residents about the Decentralization Grant Program, Group Spokesperson Samantha
Nick comments:
(Samantha Nick 8-21-19)
Nick is the Grants and Community Coordinator for the Roxbury
Arts Group, she will present a talk at the Sidney Memorial Public Library at
10:00 am today, it is free and open to the public.
WCDO News — Wednesday 8-14-19
The
Town of Guilford board will hold a meeting tonight, following Tuesday’s action
by the Chenango County planning Department’s 239 Subcommittee regarding the
town’s Renewable Energy Law, Town Supervisor George Senek comments:
(George
Senek 8-14-19)
Tonight’s
board meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall on Marble Road.
The
15th annual Bainbridge Rotary Club Golf Tournament will be held tomorrow at the
Afton Golf Course, Rotarian Dave DeClue comments:
(Dave
DeClue 8-14-19)
The
tournament raises money for Bainbridge Rotary programs; more information is
available at 743-2523.
Registrations
are being accepted for the 26th Annual Pit Run in Oneonta on Sunday October
6th. Registration is available at pitrun.org;
the run is in memory of State Police Investigator Rick Parisian, who died while
trying to stop an armed robbery in an Oneonta Supermarket in 1994. Money raised goes to a scholarship fund named
after Parisian.
The
Roxbury Arts Group will be presenting a series of Information Sessions
throughout Delaware County to inform area artists, organizations, and residents
about the funding opportunities available through the Decentralization Grant
Program, Spokesperson Samantha Nick comments:
(Samantha
Nick 8-14-19)
Nick
said that the Sidney Session will be held on August 21st at 10:00 AM at the
Sidney Memorial Public Library, more information is available at 326-7908.
Governor
Cuomo today signed legislation extending the driver license suspension process
for 2 years to further enforce child support obligations. The enforcement
process allows the child support program to identify parents with a driver's
license who fail to pay child support and then notify them that their driving
privileges will be suspended unless child support payments are made. The bill
will extend the law through August 31, 2021.
19th
District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced that members of his staff will
be available for constituents are Farmers Markets around the district this
summer. The full list of Farmer's
markets can be found at delgado.house.gov.
New
Yorkers who were molested or sexually abused as children will get their day in
court, starting today with the ability to e-file claims. Hundreds of lawyers representing victims
starting filing early this morning, with about 200 child sexual abuse lawsuits
filed by 6:00 AM, the number had almost doubled by 12:00 Noon. The window to file was created by the state
Legislature’s adoption in January of the Child Victims Act, which makes it
easier for accusers to seek criminal and civil sanction of their abusers.
State
Police at Binghamton responded to a 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Route
7 in the town of Colesville Tuesday. The
investigation revealed that the vehicle operated by 29-year-old Ashley
Wolfanger of Binghamton, exited the roadway and struck at tree, killing
32-year-old passenger Lance Weiss of Harpursville. Weiss was pronounced deceased on the scene
and Wolfanger was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital where she is listed
in stable condition. The investigation
is on-going.
The
Delaware County Fair continues with many activities today, spokesman Jason
Craig explains:
(Jason
Craig Wednesday)
The
Fair continues through Saturday Night at the Fairgrounds in Walton.
The
Otsego County Chamber to host Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment
Training today, at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in
Oneonta. New York State mandates ALL
employers to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train
ALL employees on sexual harassment prevention.
Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC will conduct the training from 1:00PM to
3:00PM
Town of Guilford board will hold a meeting tonight, following Tuesday’s action
by the Chenango County planning Department’s 239 Subcommittee regarding the
town’s Renewable Energy Law, Town Supervisor George Senek comments:
(George
Senek 8-14-19)
Tonight’s
board meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall on Marble Road.
The
15th annual Bainbridge Rotary Club Golf Tournament will be held tomorrow at the
Afton Golf Course, Rotarian Dave DeClue comments:
(Dave
DeClue 8-14-19)
The
tournament raises money for Bainbridge Rotary programs; more information is
available at 743-2523.
Registrations
are being accepted for the 26th Annual Pit Run in Oneonta on Sunday October
6th. Registration is available at pitrun.org;
the run is in memory of State Police Investigator Rick Parisian, who died while
trying to stop an armed robbery in an Oneonta Supermarket in 1994. Money raised goes to a scholarship fund named
after Parisian.
The
Roxbury Arts Group will be presenting a series of Information Sessions
throughout Delaware County to inform area artists, organizations, and residents
about the funding opportunities available through the Decentralization Grant
Program, Spokesperson Samantha Nick comments:
(Samantha
Nick 8-14-19)
Nick
said that the Sidney Session will be held on August 21st at 10:00 AM at the
Sidney Memorial Public Library, more information is available at 326-7908.
Governor
Cuomo today signed legislation extending the driver license suspension process
for 2 years to further enforce child support obligations. The enforcement
process allows the child support program to identify parents with a driver's
license who fail to pay child support and then notify them that their driving
privileges will be suspended unless child support payments are made. The bill
will extend the law through August 31, 2021.
19th
District Congressman Antonio Delgado announced that members of his staff will
be available for constituents are Farmers Markets around the district this
summer. The full list of Farmer's
markets can be found at delgado.house.gov.
New
Yorkers who were molested or sexually abused as children will get their day in
court, starting today with the ability to e-file claims. Hundreds of lawyers representing victims
starting filing early this morning, with about 200 child sexual abuse lawsuits
filed by 6:00 AM, the number had almost doubled by 12:00 Noon. The window to file was created by the state
Legislature’s adoption in January of the Child Victims Act, which makes it
easier for accusers to seek criminal and civil sanction of their abusers.
State
Police at Binghamton responded to a 1-car motor vehicle accident on State Route
7 in the town of Colesville Tuesday. The
investigation revealed that the vehicle operated by 29-year-old Ashley
Wolfanger of Binghamton, exited the roadway and struck at tree, killing
32-year-old passenger Lance Weiss of Harpursville. Weiss was pronounced deceased on the scene
and Wolfanger was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital where she is listed
in stable condition. The investigation
is on-going.
The
Delaware County Fair continues with many activities today, spokesman Jason
Craig explains:
(Jason
Craig Wednesday)
The
Fair continues through Saturday Night at the Fairgrounds in Walton.
The
Otsego County Chamber to host Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment
Training today, at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in
Oneonta. New York State mandates ALL
employers to adopt a sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train
ALL employees on sexual harassment prevention.
Pinnacle Human Resources, LLC will conduct the training from 1:00PM to
3:00PM
WCDO News — Friday 1-30-15
State Senate Republican leader Dean Skelos of Long Island is being investigated by federal authorities for his outside income. Skelos reported income from a Long Island Law Firm of $150,000 to $250,000 dollars; he also listed a large investment with a Pharmaceutical company. His Assembly counterpart Sheldon Silver was arrested last week on corruption charges following a federal investigation.
Governor Cuomo announced that the average wait time at state-run DMV offices was reduced to 30 minutes, down from an 72 minutes only 2 years ago. State officials said the “dramatic reduction” was achieved through a two-year process that included a new reservation system, expanded office hours, New technology at call centers, Greeters who direct new customers to where they need to go & a redesigned DMV website.
State Police from Sidney arrested 22 year old Jacob Richie of Unadilla for Identity Theft, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Petty Larceny. The arrest followed the report of a missing debit card from a residence on PlankenHorn Road in Sidney, Richie was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Sidney Court on February 12th.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Unadilla man for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. 39 year old Jacob Conklin was charged following a traffic stop in the Village of Afton, where Conklin was found to be in possession of heroin. He was taken into custody and processed, he is scheduled to appear in the Village of Afton Court at a later date.
A fundraiser has been scheduled Saturday for WCDO's Jim Tomeo, who is facing medical bills following a December stroke. The fundraiser will be a Pancake Breakfast at the Masonville Federated Church from 7:00 to 10:30 AM.
The Hope & Healing: Perspectives on Mental Illness seminar will be held at the Roxbury Arts Center Saturday with Keynote speaker Jason Paden discussing his battle with mental illness. this event is held in conjunction with Roxbury's exhibit of paintings by Delaware County artist David Byrd, Roxbury Arts Group Director Jenny Rosensweig explains:
(Jenny Rosensweig 1-30-15)
The Roxbury Arts Center is located at 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury, The free event runs from 9:30 – 3:00 pm with mental health advocates participating in round table discussions.
Governor Cuomo announced that the average wait time at state-run DMV offices was reduced to 30 minutes, down from an 72 minutes only 2 years ago. State officials said the “dramatic reduction” was achieved through a two-year process that included a new reservation system, expanded office hours, New technology at call centers, Greeters who direct new customers to where they need to go & a redesigned DMV website.
State Police from Sidney arrested 22 year old Jacob Richie of Unadilla for Identity Theft, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Petty Larceny. The arrest followed the report of a missing debit card from a residence on PlankenHorn Road in Sidney, Richie was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Sidney Court on February 12th.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Unadilla man for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. 39 year old Jacob Conklin was charged following a traffic stop in the Village of Afton, where Conklin was found to be in possession of heroin. He was taken into custody and processed, he is scheduled to appear in the Village of Afton Court at a later date.
A fundraiser has been scheduled Saturday for WCDO's Jim Tomeo, who is facing medical bills following a December stroke. The fundraiser will be a Pancake Breakfast at the Masonville Federated Church from 7:00 to 10:30 AM.
The Hope & Healing: Perspectives on Mental Illness seminar will be held at the Roxbury Arts Center Saturday with Keynote speaker Jason Paden discussing his battle with mental illness. this event is held in conjunction with Roxbury's exhibit of paintings by Delaware County artist David Byrd, Roxbury Arts Group Director Jenny Rosensweig explains:
(Jenny Rosensweig 1-30-15)
The Roxbury Arts Center is located at 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury, The free event runs from 9:30 – 3:00 pm with mental health advocates participating in round table discussions.
WCDO News — Wednesday 1-7-15
Utica police are investigating a triple homicide from early this morning, and they announced that a suspect was in custody as of 4:30 this morning. Utica police reported that the victims were 2 women & 1 man, & the unidentified suspect is related to the 3 victims. Utica police will release the names of the suspect & the victims later today.
19th district Congressman Chris Gibson announced that his 3rd term in Congress, that he is just starting, would be his last in the House of Representatives. The Kinderhook Republican made the announcement official this week after being sworn in, Gibson told WCDO News last year that he has considered writing a book or going into teaching after his current term is up, he also added yesterday that he may consider a run for another unspecified state office.
State Troopers arrested 36-year-old Diana Leonard of Hancock on a 2nd degree Burglary charge. The Arrest followed an investigation of a December burglary where property was taken from a seasonal residence. Leonard was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court and released without bail required.
State senate & state assembly members have been sworn in to swerve for the 2015 & 2016 sessions. State senator Tom Libous of Binghamton was re-elected in November and said that he is excited to continue working in Albany after the last 4 years of lower taxes and spending, and seeing the results translate into jobs:
(Libous 1-7-15)
The state labor department reports that area unemployment statistics are also at their lowest levels since 2007 and 2008, and private sector job counts are at an all time high.
The Roxbury arts group will have an exhibit by late area artist David Byrd January 17th through February 21st, much of that work was inspired by Byrd’s work as an orderly in a psychiatric ward with patients suffering from a variety of mental illnesses. A forum will be held at the Roxbury arts group location on January 31st regarding mental illness, according to arts group executive director Jenny Rosensweig:
(Jenny Rosensweig 1-7-15)
Those who would like to attend the event can register through a link at Roxbury arts group.org or they can call 326-7908.
19th district Congressman Chris Gibson announced that his 3rd term in Congress, that he is just starting, would be his last in the House of Representatives. The Kinderhook Republican made the announcement official this week after being sworn in, Gibson told WCDO News last year that he has considered writing a book or going into teaching after his current term is up, he also added yesterday that he may consider a run for another unspecified state office.
State Troopers arrested 36-year-old Diana Leonard of Hancock on a 2nd degree Burglary charge. The Arrest followed an investigation of a December burglary where property was taken from a seasonal residence. Leonard was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court and released without bail required.
State senate & state assembly members have been sworn in to swerve for the 2015 & 2016 sessions. State senator Tom Libous of Binghamton was re-elected in November and said that he is excited to continue working in Albany after the last 4 years of lower taxes and spending, and seeing the results translate into jobs:
(Libous 1-7-15)
The state labor department reports that area unemployment statistics are also at their lowest levels since 2007 and 2008, and private sector job counts are at an all time high.
The Roxbury arts group will have an exhibit by late area artist David Byrd January 17th through February 21st, much of that work was inspired by Byrd’s work as an orderly in a psychiatric ward with patients suffering from a variety of mental illnesses. A forum will be held at the Roxbury arts group location on January 31st regarding mental illness, according to arts group executive director Jenny Rosensweig:
(Jenny Rosensweig 1-7-15)
Those who would like to attend the event can register through a link at Roxbury arts group.org or they can call 326-7908.