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Sidney area residents over 65 can get assistance with medical bills of prescription costs through the Mary MacKinnon Trust Fund. Community Bank Trust Department Spokesperson Julia Goff explains:

(Julia Goff 10-10-18)

Goff said that the trust fund has been active & growing for over 50 years, more information is available at 433-4212

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested 46 year old Michael Lynch of Sidney following the execution of a search warrant at his County Highway 23, Town of Sidney, and residence. Members of the Criminal Investigation Division, acting on a tip, obtained a search warrant for Lynch's residence, they seized marijuana plants, drying marijuana and a number of rifles and shotguns, Lynch was charged with criminal possession of marijuana & unlawful cultivation of cannabis, he was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Sidney Court at a later date.

The Regional Economic Development Council awards will include $690,000 for the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, located on the site of the original 1969 Woodstock Music and Art Fair held 50 years ago. Bethel Woods will use the state funding for the 50th anniversary event for next year, which is planned as a 3-day festival like the original event.

The Governor’s Administration and Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced an October 11 roundtable event in Oneonta to discuss the upcoming 2020 Census and steps to ensure a full count of all New Yorkers. The discussion will be led by Mayor Herzig and Richard Tobe, Governor Cuomo’s Director of Special Intergovernmental Projects, it is open to the public and will take place Thursday at 2:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center on Market Street and more information is available at ny.gov/programs/2020-census.

The SIDNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE monthly meeting will be this morning at 7:45am at the Sidney Golf and Country Club. Members & directors are urged to attend.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced that their next 1st Friday Meet & Greet will be on October 5th from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street. The guest speaker is Adam Flint, Clean Energy Program Director at Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition. The event sponsor is Delaware River Solar. Chamber members can reserve their spot at delawarecounty.org.

The 7th Annual Taste of the Foothills Fundraiser will be held on Sunday October 29th, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in downtown Oneonta. Spokesman Bill Youngs explains:

(Bill Youngs 9-17-18)

Tickets & information about the evenings Dinner & performance ticket packages are available at FoothillsPAC.org.

Catholic Charities will again give away back packs & school supplies to underprivileged children in the Sidney School District this year, Spokesperson Penny McKnight Explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-13-18)

McKnight said that the Sidney office is open Monday Wednesday & Friday; Pre-registration is required by 4:30 this afternoon.

The Sidney Village Board will meet at 7:00 PM tonight at the Civic Center & they will hold a Public Hearing on Local Law No. 1, which provides new procedures for meter requirements & installation for each water hookup with the Village of Sidney Water System.

The Town of Sidney Offices, including the Court, has been moved into the New Sidney office building at 44 Grand Street. Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford comments:

(Gene Pigford 7-10-18)

The next Town of Sidney Board meeting will officially be held in the 44 Grand Street location in Sidney. The moves were precipitated by the sale of the Sidney Civic Center to 2+4 Management Company, who have built senior apartments on the 2nd & 3rd Floors, which forced offices to move to the 1st floor, or out of the building into new locations.

State Police at Sidney arrested 35 year old Ronald Greek of Dansville, for DWI with a reported B.A.C of .24%. A trooper on State Route 23 in Oneonta where Greek is accused of Speeding & being intoxicated, He was arrested & was released on appearance tickets for town of Oneonta Court on July 24th.

State Police at Sidney arrested 39 year old John Forte of Unadilla for Aggravated DWI with a reported B.A.C of .21%. Troopers were dispatched to a complaint of an intoxicated driver, a trooper located the vehicle in the driveway of a residence on Depot Street, Forte was arrested & was released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Unadilla Court on July 23, 2018 then later turned over to a sober third party.

The 2nd side of the Sidney Main Street Revitalization project is scheduled to begin next Monday April 16th, and the next public meeting regarding the project will be on Aprils 23rd at 10:00 AM at the Sidney Civic Center.

The Afton Village Board will be holding a public meeting this evening, at the Jack Bolster Community Center at 7:15 PM. The Board will be informing the public of the tentative water & General Budgets for the 2018-2019 Fiscal year.

The amount & type of precipitation for Thursday night & Friday’s Winter Storm is in question still, based on the early computer models. Sidney High School Science Teacher & Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 2-28-18)

Townsend said that forecasts could be drastically different for this storm over the next 24 hours. The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday night through Friday Night.

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations currently through March 16th, for the Distinguished Business Award, for companies with 50 or more employees. The Late Eugene Bettiol, who passed away late last year, will be honored by the Chamber as the recipient this year’s Distinguished Citizen Award, which was named after him in recent years. The celebration will be held on Thursday, May 3rd, at 5:45 PM at The Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center.

Tonight is the next Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention meeting at 6:00PM at the Sidney High School Cafeteria. The purpose of tonight’s meeting will be to discuss the goals of the coalition for 2018 and planning for upcoming events.

The Village of Sidney hosted an informal meeting with architects responsible for the design of the “Green Plain” project, at the Community Field behind the Sidney Memorial Park. Place Alliance Landscape Architect Andrew Bohne told WDCO news where they are at & what the timeline is;

(Andrew Bohne 2-28-18)

Bohne said that the money was only recently made available for this part of the Sidney flood mitigation program, & phase one is underway.

Sidney Central School District Seniors are participating in the Dollars for Scholars Fundraising by putting together mailings this weekend, Program spokesperson Tracy Young explains:

(Tracy Young 2-27-18)

The mailing should be arriving in local mailboxes next week in the Sidney School district area.

The Village of Sidney will hold a public meeting today regarding the "Green Plain" plan. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak comments:

(Andy Matviak 2-27-18)

The meeting will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Sidney Civic Center.

The Village of Sidney announced a public meeting for village residents next week, regarding another phase of flood mitigation efforts, specifcally the "Green Plain". The meeting will be held Tuesday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Sidney civic Center.

The State Division of Veteran's Affairs office re-opened in Sidney at a new location. State assemblyman Cliff Crouch worked with state Senator Jim Seward to have a Sidney officer re-opened, after the previous office closed at the Civic Center, when it was sold to a private developer:

(Cliff Crouch 2-1-18)

The office is located in the New Town Of Sidney offices at the site of the former Mirabito/ Mang building at 44 Grand Street.

State Police, Chenango County Sheriff's deputies, A Police K9 unit & the Sidney Fire Department boat has been summoned to General Clinton Park in Bainbridge at about 2:30 this afternoon. Police were in pursuit of a man with long red hair who walked across the Susquehanna River from the park towards Chenango County Route 39.

SUNY Delhi & CDO Workforce will hold a seminar tomorrow in Sidney regarding College degrees & Career Opportunities. Misty Fields of SUNY Delhi will hold the seminar at 1:00 PM at the CDO Workforce offices at the Sidney Civic Center Friday, reservations are encouraged at 832-5776, but walk-ins will be welcomed.

CDO Workforce and BEAM are offering a free Interviewing workshop today at 11:00 AM at the CDO Workforce Center, at the Sidney Civic Center. Reservations are requested for the workshop by visiting the CDO Workforce Center or calling 832-5776. Walk-ins will also be allowed for the workshop.

Area Citizens are being reminded to be aware of the latest scams that are being perpetrated by phone, emails or even in person. Sidney Police Chief Jan Gorshack explains:

(Jan Gorshack 1-11-18)

Gorshack said that if anyone has any questions regarding the latest scams, they can contact the Sidney police Department at 561-2301.

The Sidney Town Board announced that last week's cancelled meeting has been moved to tonight. the meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Sidney Civic Center Board room.

CDO Workforce and BEAM are offering a free INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP on Tuesday, January 23rd at 11:00 AM at the CDO Workforce Center, at the Sidney Civic Center. BEAM Spokesman Alan Sessions explains:

(Alan Sessions 1-10-18)

Reservations are requested for the workshop by visiting the CDO Workforce Center or calling 832-5776. Walk-ins will also be allowed for the workshop.

Catholic Charities of Delaware County is starting a Youth Mentoring Program, and is seeking volunteers to participate in the program. Spokeswoman Diana Halstead explains:

(Diana Halstead 1-8-18)

Those interested must be at least 18 years old, have a reliable vehicle, and can commit to at least one year of participating, at a minimum of 6 hours a month, more information is available at 604-4071, or at the Catholic charities office on the 1st floor of the Sidney Civic Center.