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51 year old John Wilson of Binghamton was sentenced as a 2nd time felony offender in Broome County Court to 8 years in State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. The sentencing followed a jury trial in April where a jury was empaneled, and opening statements were delivered, shortly before the first witness was called, Wilson opted to enter a guilty plea. Wilson was arrested in January of 2023, after the Broome County Special Investigations Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at the storefront located at 42 Clinton Street in the City of Binghamton, they seized cocaine and fentanyl, a digital scale and packaging material.

UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich is relaunching it's summer career exploration program for students entering 8th or 9th grade, UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital spokesman Gary Root explains:

(Gary Root 7-8-234)

Root said that the 2-day day camp will take place on Thursday, August 15 and Friday, August 16, any students interested in attending must fill out an application and submit an essay by Friday, July 22, more information is available at 607-373-0570 or (607) 337-4151.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-8-24

On July 3rd, Norwich Police Department received an emergency call about a Burglary in progress on Westcott Street in the City of Norwich. Officers responded and took 26 year old Adam Ferguson of Norwich into custody, he was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Mischief & Criminal Trespass. Police reported that the woman called & said that an unknown male was climbing a ladder from her backyard and was trying to enter her 3rd floor apartment & tried to force open a door & enter. Officers found Ferguson still on the ladder. Norwich Police Chief Reuben Roach stated that Ferguson is on Parole for felony assault on a police officer in 2020, he was remanded to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on $25,000 bail.

The Norwich Police Department is investigating a stabbing on Brown Avenue in Norwich Monday evening at approximately 11:40 PM. Norwich officers responded to the scene and found a 29-year-old male who had been stabbed multiple times, he was rushed to the emergency room at UHS in Norwich, he was transferred to Wilson Hospital with a collapsed lung and other serious medical conditions. Norwich officers any detectives have been collecting evidence and following up on leads and they are asking that if the public has any information to contact the police department at 607-334-2424.

The Sidney Veteran's Memorial Park fundraising Golf Tournament will be held June 8th at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, Park President Doug Barnard told WCDO News what the fundraising money will go for:

(Doug Barnard 5-8-24)

Those looking to sign up a foursome for the June 8th Tournament can call Tom Ruff at 518-256-7899 or email truff@twc.com.