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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-16-22

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 31 year-old James Lynch will spend 3 ½ to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd degree attempted robbery, in Broome County Court. Lynch forcibly stole cash from a cab driver in Binghamton in January 28, The driver reported the robbery to Binghamton Police, who located Lynch & arrested him.

The Community Arts Network will bring back the City of the Hills Art Festival, on Saturday, from 12:00 Noon into the night hours. Activities include a mural unveiling, a downtown art walk, & over 40 artists & vendors are expected, plus over 20 musical performances are scheduled, more information is available at cityofthehillsfest.org.

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society opens their latest exhibit today; entitled "Town & Gown: SUNY Oneonta and the Local Community, Past and Present" The exhibit is located at the Oneonta History Center’s at 183 Main Street, the exhibit will be on display until November 12th.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold a Cruise In & Vendor Marketplace this Saturday in downtown Sidney, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:

(Teri Schunk 9-16-22)

More information is available by calling the Sidney Chamber at 607-561-2642 or by email: Office@SidneyChamber.org.

WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull announced another fundraising event for his Scholarship, to be held Sunday in Sidney:

(Nate Lull 9-16-22)

Lull said that more information is available at natelull.com

The Annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held tomorrow, starting at 12:00 Noon, following the parade through the hamlet, a chicken barbecue will be held at the fire house.