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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-27-16
Delaware County residents are reminded that Christmas gift-wrap & boxes & similar items are recyclable & do not get put into regular trash. Delaware county solid waste coordinator Sue McIntyre explains:
(Sue McIntyre 12-27-16)
More information is available at 746-2128 or at co.delaware.ny.us/departments
The Sidney Civic Center was officially sold to 2+4 Management earlier this month; they plan to turn the 2nd & 3rd floors into Senior Apartments. Sidney Village mayor Andy Matviak comments:
(Andy Matviak 12-27-16)
Matviak said that village offices would remain where they are on the 1st floor. Matviak said that plans are also moving forward on Main Street, in the River street area, and also for new housing on Upper West Main Street.
Delaware County Sheriff's department Investigators arrested 28-year-old Jeffrey Roberts, of Sayre, Pennsylvania as a Fugitive From Justice.. Roberts is charged with Retail Theft of Property, as well as several misdemeanor traffic offenses. Roberts was incarcerated at Delaware county Jail on an unrelated charge at the time of his arrest, and he will be arraigned as a Fugitive From Justice in the Town of Delhi Court at a later time.
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood to help meet the constant need for blood this winter. A blood drive is being held in Sidney today, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street, another blood drive is being held in West Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the West Oneonta Fire Department, at 2865 County Highway 8. Those wishing to donate can Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or to get additional information.
Governor Cuomo won't be giving his usual State of the State address in Albany this January, instead, he will give 6 regional addresses during the week of January 9th. Cuomo will give his regional addresses in New York City, Western New York, the Hudson Valley, Long Island, Capital Region and Central New York. Times & locations will be announced shortly.
(Sue McIntyre 12-27-16)
More information is available at 746-2128 or at co.delaware.ny.us/departments
The Sidney Civic Center was officially sold to 2+4 Management earlier this month; they plan to turn the 2nd & 3rd floors into Senior Apartments. Sidney Village mayor Andy Matviak comments:
(Andy Matviak 12-27-16)
Matviak said that village offices would remain where they are on the 1st floor. Matviak said that plans are also moving forward on Main Street, in the River street area, and also for new housing on Upper West Main Street.
Delaware County Sheriff's department Investigators arrested 28-year-old Jeffrey Roberts, of Sayre, Pennsylvania as a Fugitive From Justice.. Roberts is charged with Retail Theft of Property, as well as several misdemeanor traffic offenses. Roberts was incarcerated at Delaware county Jail on an unrelated charge at the time of his arrest, and he will be arraigned as a Fugitive From Justice in the Town of Delhi Court at a later time.
The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood to help meet the constant need for blood this winter. A blood drive is being held in Sidney today, from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street, another blood drive is being held in West Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the West Oneonta Fire Department, at 2865 County Highway 8. Those wishing to donate can Download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or to get additional information.
Governor Cuomo won't be giving his usual State of the State address in Albany this January, instead, he will give 6 regional addresses during the week of January 9th. Cuomo will give his regional addresses in New York City, Western New York, the Hudson Valley, Long Island, Capital Region and Central New York. Times & locations will be announced shortly.
WCDO News — Friday 9-2-16
Governor Cuomo today announced that non-essential lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended today until Tuesday Morning at 6:00 AM to accommodate travelers during the Labor Day holiday weekend. The Governor’s construction suspension seeks to make it easier for motorists to travel with minimized traffic congestion and travel delays due to road and bridge work. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
The 2016 Little League World Series Champion Maine-Endwell team will be honored in a ceremony on Saturday at 6:30 PM prior to the Binghamton Mets game against the Erie Sea Wolves. The 11 players, along with manager Scott Rush and his coaching staff will be recognized for their 24-0 season that finished with the championship last Sunday. Fans can purchase tickets for the B-Mets upcoming season-closing homestand at the NYSEG Stadium box office, by calling 723-METS or by visiting BMETS.COM.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host "Bainbridge Days" today & tomorrow, Chamber spokesperson June White comments:
(June White 9-2-16)
Events will be located around the Village, in the Downtown Bainbridge business District, as well as the parking lot behind Bob's Diner.
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies. Donations decline around summer holidays like Labor Day. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. A blood drive will be held tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Main Street Baptist Church Briggs Hall, 333 Main Street in Oneonta
The West Kortright Centre presents its 11th Annual Fair on Sunday, from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM. Spokesperson Charlene Sugihara explains:
(Charlene Sugihara 9-2-16)
Admission is $5.00 per person and children under 10 are free. The West Kortright Centre is located at 49 West Kortright Church Road in East Meredith; more information is available at 278-5454 or westkc.org.
Binghamton Police charged 27-year-old Nicholas Chappell of Binghamton with 2nd -degree murder & attempted 2nd degree murder for the fatal shooting at 1 Mozart Street Wednesday morning. Chappell is accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old David Sanborn of Whitney Point & injuring 26-year-old Jordan Doolittle of Windsor. The investigation is ongoing.
City of Oneonta Police arrested 18-year-old Noah Graetz of Owings Mills Maryland & Hartwick College for Criminal possession of a Controlled substance & Criminal possession of marihuana. Oneonta Police Department Detectives received information regarding illegal narcotics and a large amount of marihuana on the Hartwick College campus; Police seized 6 grams of cocaine, 27 ounces of marijuana, & $2,150 cash. Graetz was held in the City of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
Delaware County Public Health announced that a raccoon has tested positive for Rabies in the town of Middletown. The Raccoon was sent to the State Rabies Lab for testing, the positive test results were received Wednesday. Officials said that there was 1 domestic animal and 1 human exposure; they are coordinating the Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis treatment that the adult will be receiving. The animal has been placed in quarantine for 6 months due to a short lapse in rabies vaccination status. The next scheduled rabies clinic is: Delhi Fire Station on October 19th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.
Governor Cuomo announced that the sales and use tax exemption for feminine hygiene products sold in New York State is in effect. Feminine hygiene products have been taxable since the state sales tax was first instituted in 1965, even as a wide variety of other goods, such as dietary and family planning products, have been exempt.
The Susquehanna Balloon Glow Festival will be held in Oneonta this weekend. Activities begin this evening at 5:00 PM and will continue Saturday & Sunday. The full schedule of events is available at the Balloon Glow Fest Facebook page.
The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce has moved into their new location at 85 Main Street in Downtown Sidney. The chamber will once again share office space with the Sidney United Way. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for September 12, and a Business After Hours event is also scheduled for September 12th.
All public and private school students entering 7th or 12th grades in New York State will be required to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease in order to attend school. Meningococcal disease that can cause meningitis, which is an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, as well as blood infections. New York joins 27 other states that currently require meningococcal vaccination for school attendance.
Calling hours for Sidney native & US Army Veteran Adam Petzack of Great Falls Montana will be held at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel on Main Street in Sidney today from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A memorial mass will begin at 1:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, on Liberty Street in Sidney with military honors following. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Adam's memory either monetary or air miles to healinghero.org. A gathering at of family & friends will follow at Vincent's on Main Street in Afton will follow the services.
The 2016 Little League World Series Champion Maine-Endwell team will be honored in a ceremony on Saturday at 6:30 PM prior to the Binghamton Mets game against the Erie Sea Wolves. The 11 players, along with manager Scott Rush and his coaching staff will be recognized for their 24-0 season that finished with the championship last Sunday. Fans can purchase tickets for the B-Mets upcoming season-closing homestand at the NYSEG Stadium box office, by calling 723-METS or by visiting BMETS.COM.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host "Bainbridge Days" today & tomorrow, Chamber spokesperson June White comments:
(June White 9-2-16)
Events will be located around the Village, in the Downtown Bainbridge business District, as well as the parking lot behind Bob's Diner.
The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help ensure a readily available blood supply for emergencies. Donations decline around summer holidays like Labor Day. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. A blood drive will be held tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Main Street Baptist Church Briggs Hall, 333 Main Street in Oneonta
The West Kortright Centre presents its 11th Annual Fair on Sunday, from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM. Spokesperson Charlene Sugihara explains:
(Charlene Sugihara 9-2-16)
Admission is $5.00 per person and children under 10 are free. The West Kortright Centre is located at 49 West Kortright Church Road in East Meredith; more information is available at 278-5454 or westkc.org.
Binghamton Police charged 27-year-old Nicholas Chappell of Binghamton with 2nd -degree murder & attempted 2nd degree murder for the fatal shooting at 1 Mozart Street Wednesday morning. Chappell is accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old David Sanborn of Whitney Point & injuring 26-year-old Jordan Doolittle of Windsor. The investigation is ongoing.
City of Oneonta Police arrested 18-year-old Noah Graetz of Owings Mills Maryland & Hartwick College for Criminal possession of a Controlled substance & Criminal possession of marihuana. Oneonta Police Department Detectives received information regarding illegal narcotics and a large amount of marihuana on the Hartwick College campus; Police seized 6 grams of cocaine, 27 ounces of marijuana, & $2,150 cash. Graetz was held in the City of Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
Delaware County Public Health announced that a raccoon has tested positive for Rabies in the town of Middletown. The Raccoon was sent to the State Rabies Lab for testing, the positive test results were received Wednesday. Officials said that there was 1 domestic animal and 1 human exposure; they are coordinating the Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis treatment that the adult will be receiving. The animal has been placed in quarantine for 6 months due to a short lapse in rabies vaccination status. The next scheduled rabies clinic is: Delhi Fire Station on October 19th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.
Governor Cuomo announced that the sales and use tax exemption for feminine hygiene products sold in New York State is in effect. Feminine hygiene products have been taxable since the state sales tax was first instituted in 1965, even as a wide variety of other goods, such as dietary and family planning products, have been exempt.
The Susquehanna Balloon Glow Festival will be held in Oneonta this weekend. Activities begin this evening at 5:00 PM and will continue Saturday & Sunday. The full schedule of events is available at the Balloon Glow Fest Facebook page.
The Sidney Chamber Of Commerce has moved into their new location at 85 Main Street in Downtown Sidney. The chamber will once again share office space with the Sidney United Way. A ribbon cutting is scheduled for September 12, and a Business After Hours event is also scheduled for September 12th.
All public and private school students entering 7th or 12th grades in New York State will be required to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease in order to attend school. Meningococcal disease that can cause meningitis, which is an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, as well as blood infections. New York joins 27 other states that currently require meningococcal vaccination for school attendance.
Calling hours for Sidney native & US Army Veteran Adam Petzack of Great Falls Montana will be held at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel on Main Street in Sidney today from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A memorial mass will begin at 1:00 pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, on Liberty Street in Sidney with military honors following. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Adam's memory either monetary or air miles to healinghero.org. A gathering at of family & friends will follow at Vincent's on Main Street in Afton will follow the services.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 4-26-16
State Police arrested 34 year old Corey Maraglio of Oneonta, for criminal mischief, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, after he jumped into the passenger seat of a state troopers vehicle at a gas station, He appeared to be in a drug induced state and refused to get out of the patrol vehicle. Maraglio did get out, the trooper handcuffed him, placed him in the front seat, and Maraglio became aggressive and struck his head twice on the patrol vehicle computer screen breaking it. Additional troopers responded, Maraglio was transported to Fox Hospital, he had no injuries, he was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail in lieu of $3,000 cash bail or $6,000 property bond, pending future court action
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office & Walton Village Police Department, arrested 36 year old Wayne Hancarik of Walton Monday on felony drug charges following a “buy-bust” operation at Austin Lincoln Park and the execution of a search warrant at a Mead Street residence. Officers obtained a search warrant from the Delaware County Court following their investigation of a recent, non-fatal drug overdose associated with heroin being sold from 28 Mead Street. At the time of his arrest Hancarik was found to be in possession of heroin and Suboxone, he has been charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, among other charges. Hancarik is expected to face additional charges at a later time; he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $75,000 cash bail pending further court action.
The Sidney Center Improvement group is holding a "Lucky Day " Auction this Sunday May 1st at the Sidney center Fire Department. Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 4-26-16)
The Sidney center Fire department will also be holding their annual spring chicken barbecue Sunday, more information is available at scigny.org or at the Sidney center Improvement Group facebook page.
The Chenango Arts Council proudly announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday, May 7th, spokesperson Alecia O’Neill comments:
(Alicia O’Neill 4-26-16)
Registration on May 7th begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. Online registration for the Run is available at www.ChenangoArts.org or by calling 336-ARTS.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced a major agreement with 7 health insurance companies to revise their coverage policies for chronic Hepatitis C treatment. The agreement means that nearly all commercial health insurance plans in New York State will cover treatment for chronic Hepatitis C without requiring members to develop advanced stages of the disease with liver scarring, and will not deny coverage because the member uses alcohol or drugs, or because the authorizing physician is not a specialist.
The Norfolk Southern Railroad announced that the Rose Avenue crossing in Oneonta would be closed today for maintenance. Crews are scheduled to perform routine tie & surfacing work, and the road will be closed at the crossing only. More information is available at 304-964-0863 or 304-993-8293.
NBT Bancorp announced reported net income from the 1st quarter of this year at 18.9 million dollars, up from 18.2 from the 1st quarter of last year.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office & Walton Village Police Department, arrested 36 year old Wayne Hancarik of Walton Monday on felony drug charges following a “buy-bust” operation at Austin Lincoln Park and the execution of a search warrant at a Mead Street residence. Officers obtained a search warrant from the Delaware County Court following their investigation of a recent, non-fatal drug overdose associated with heroin being sold from 28 Mead Street. At the time of his arrest Hancarik was found to be in possession of heroin and Suboxone, he has been charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, among other charges. Hancarik is expected to face additional charges at a later time; he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $75,000 cash bail pending further court action.
The Sidney Center Improvement group is holding a "Lucky Day " Auction this Sunday May 1st at the Sidney center Fire Department. Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 4-26-16)
The Sidney center Fire department will also be holding their annual spring chicken barbecue Sunday, more information is available at scigny.org or at the Sidney center Improvement Group facebook page.
The Chenango Arts Council proudly announces the 15th annual Allegro 5K Run for the Arts will take place along the streets of downtown Norwich on Saturday, May 7th, spokesperson Alecia O’Neill comments:
(Alicia O’Neill 4-26-16)
Registration on May 7th begins at 8:00 am; the race starts at 9:00am at 27 West Main Street, in front of the Chenango Arts Council building. Online registration for the Run is available at www.ChenangoArts.org or by calling 336-ARTS.
Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced a major agreement with 7 health insurance companies to revise their coverage policies for chronic Hepatitis C treatment. The agreement means that nearly all commercial health insurance plans in New York State will cover treatment for chronic Hepatitis C without requiring members to develop advanced stages of the disease with liver scarring, and will not deny coverage because the member uses alcohol or drugs, or because the authorizing physician is not a specialist.
The Norfolk Southern Railroad announced that the Rose Avenue crossing in Oneonta would be closed today for maintenance. Crews are scheduled to perform routine tie & surfacing work, and the road will be closed at the crossing only. More information is available at 304-964-0863 or 304-993-8293.
NBT Bancorp announced reported net income from the 1st quarter of this year at 18.9 million dollars, up from 18.2 from the 1st quarter of last year.
WCDO News — Friday 3-11-16
Governor Cuomo today announced $17 million in awards to nonprofit organizations and municipalities to create more than 700 affordable homes and new home ownership opportunities throughout the state. An announcement for the Southern tier will include more than $1 million to improve and repair the homes of 46 residents in the Southern Tier; it includes $400,000 for Opportunities for Chenango, to provide rehabilitation and energy conversation measures to 16 low-income households.
Governor Cuomo today announced the expansion of the New York State Master Teacher Program. The current 623 Master Teachers have an average teaching experience of 14 years. To be eligible for application to the NYS Master Teacher Program, teachers must be certified New York State public school teachers in grades six through twelve, have a minimum of 4 years of experience teaching STEM subjects and must spend at least 60 percent of their time in the classroom teaching those subjects. Additional information about the Master Teacher Program and the application requirements and process is available at www.suny.edu/masterteacher.
Binghamton Mets New Owner John Hughes announced that the team would remain as a New York met Affiliate, but he is soliciting ideas from fans to rebrand the team & give it a new name synonymous with the Greater Binghamton Area. Hughes revealed the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets would play at NYSEG Stadium under a new name starting in 2017. The team will launch a “Name the Team” contest on Opening Day, April 7. Submissions will be accepted through April 25th, when the top 6 possible team names will be unveiled. Fans can vote for their favorite name for two weeks via the team website. The new official name of the Double-A Mets will be revealed in October 2016.
The 63rd annual Sidney Rotary Club Pancake Day tomorrow at the River Street Fire Station in Sidney from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department announced that there will be a fundraiser this Sunday in Walton, to support their K9 Unit, which has been an integral part of the County’s crackdown on Drug dealers in the County. The fundraiser will be held on Sunday at Danny’s Restaurant at 14 Gardiner Place in Walton from 12:00 noon until 7:00 PM, donations can be made by check to Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills, with “K9 Drug Fund” in the memo box. More information about the fundraiser can be directed to Danny’s restaurant at 865-8496.
Doctor Stephen Benham of Sidney announced his retirement and the closing of his practice, effective march 24th after 32 years in Sidney. Doctor Benham will see patients until the March 24th date, at which point all of his patients medical charts will be transferred and located at the UHS Primary care building at 44 Pearl Street, across for Tri Town regional Hospital. Patients wishing to have their medical records copied or sent to another health care provider should call Benham’s office at 563-7477 until march 24th, and to the UHS Sidney office at 561-2200 after that date.
The City of Oneonta Department of Public Service will be installing a new storm water collection system on Tilley Avenue & Walters street and they will be replacing an existing system on James Street, starting on march 15th. Work will take place between 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays through April 30th, with paving scheduled for this summer. More information is available at 432-2100.
State Police reported that KyLea Fortner and her sister Shaeleen Fitch-Fortner, who were reported as teen runaways in April of 2015, were found at 327 Torrance Avenue in Vestal. Both girls were turned over to the Broome County Family Services. State Police received and investigated numerous leads, information was developed which indicated that they were present at the Vestal address. State Police arrested 29 year old Amanda Hellman of Vestal, for 2nd degree Kidnapping. Hellman is a family acquaintance of the victims, she was arraigned in Town of Vestal Court & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. Anyone with information can call 775-1241, The investigation is continuing.
State Police and local law enforcement will initiate special St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement efforts as celebrations begin this weekend. The effort will begin Saturday, and run through Thursday, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and underage drinking details during the campaign. State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices. During the 2015 St. Patrick's Day weekend enforcement effort, Troopers made 264 arrests for DWI and issued more than 14,000 tickets.
With Daylight Savings Time approaching this weekend, The Firefighters Association of New York encourages all New Yorkers to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and ensure their homes are properly protected against fire. Alarms with removable batteries should be replaced; residents possessing alarms equipped with sealed-in batteries should test the alarms to ensure they are in proper working condition. more information is available at fasny.com and nfpa.org.
The Chenango Arts Council announced their 1st Chenango Student Art Competition. The opening reception will be held on Friday, March 11th at 5:30 pm in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Gallery at 27 West Main Street, Norwich, it is free and open to the public. Awards will be presented at 6:00 pm; more information is available at 336-ARTS or ChenangoArts.org.
Governor Cuomo today announced the expansion of the New York State Master Teacher Program. The current 623 Master Teachers have an average teaching experience of 14 years. To be eligible for application to the NYS Master Teacher Program, teachers must be certified New York State public school teachers in grades six through twelve, have a minimum of 4 years of experience teaching STEM subjects and must spend at least 60 percent of their time in the classroom teaching those subjects. Additional information about the Master Teacher Program and the application requirements and process is available at www.suny.edu/masterteacher.
Binghamton Mets New Owner John Hughes announced that the team would remain as a New York met Affiliate, but he is soliciting ideas from fans to rebrand the team & give it a new name synonymous with the Greater Binghamton Area. Hughes revealed the Double-A affiliate of the New York Mets would play at NYSEG Stadium under a new name starting in 2017. The team will launch a “Name the Team” contest on Opening Day, April 7. Submissions will be accepted through April 25th, when the top 6 possible team names will be unveiled. Fans can vote for their favorite name for two weeks via the team website. The new official name of the Double-A Mets will be revealed in October 2016.
The 63rd annual Sidney Rotary Club Pancake Day tomorrow at the River Street Fire Station in Sidney from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department announced that there will be a fundraiser this Sunday in Walton, to support their K9 Unit, which has been an integral part of the County’s crackdown on Drug dealers in the County. The fundraiser will be held on Sunday at Danny’s Restaurant at 14 Gardiner Place in Walton from 12:00 noon until 7:00 PM, donations can be made by check to Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills, with “K9 Drug Fund” in the memo box. More information about the fundraiser can be directed to Danny’s restaurant at 865-8496.
Doctor Stephen Benham of Sidney announced his retirement and the closing of his practice, effective march 24th after 32 years in Sidney. Doctor Benham will see patients until the March 24th date, at which point all of his patients medical charts will be transferred and located at the UHS Primary care building at 44 Pearl Street, across for Tri Town regional Hospital. Patients wishing to have their medical records copied or sent to another health care provider should call Benham’s office at 563-7477 until march 24th, and to the UHS Sidney office at 561-2200 after that date.
The City of Oneonta Department of Public Service will be installing a new storm water collection system on Tilley Avenue & Walters street and they will be replacing an existing system on James Street, starting on march 15th. Work will take place between 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM weekdays through April 30th, with paving scheduled for this summer. More information is available at 432-2100.
State Police reported that KyLea Fortner and her sister Shaeleen Fitch-Fortner, who were reported as teen runaways in April of 2015, were found at 327 Torrance Avenue in Vestal. Both girls were turned over to the Broome County Family Services. State Police received and investigated numerous leads, information was developed which indicated that they were present at the Vestal address. State Police arrested 29 year old Amanda Hellman of Vestal, for 2nd degree Kidnapping. Hellman is a family acquaintance of the victims, she was arraigned in Town of Vestal Court & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. Anyone with information can call 775-1241, The investigation is continuing.
State Police and local law enforcement will initiate special St. Patrick’s Day traffic enforcement efforts as celebrations begin this weekend. The effort will begin Saturday, and run through Thursday, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols, and underage drinking details during the campaign. State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers who use handheld electronic devices. During the 2015 St. Patrick's Day weekend enforcement effort, Troopers made 264 arrests for DWI and issued more than 14,000 tickets.
With Daylight Savings Time approaching this weekend, The Firefighters Association of New York encourages all New Yorkers to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and ensure their homes are properly protected against fire. Alarms with removable batteries should be replaced; residents possessing alarms equipped with sealed-in batteries should test the alarms to ensure they are in proper working condition. more information is available at fasny.com and nfpa.org.
The Chenango Arts Council announced their 1st Chenango Student Art Competition. The opening reception will be held on Friday, March 11th at 5:30 pm in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Gallery at 27 West Main Street, Norwich, it is free and open to the public. Awards will be presented at 6:00 pm; more information is available at 336-ARTS or ChenangoArts.org.
AMANDA HELLMANBinghamtonBINGHAMTON METSCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILDR. STEPHEN BENHAMFIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION OF THE STATE OF NEW YORKGovernor CuomoJOHN HUGHESKYLEA FORTNERMARIEA BROWN & RAYMOND LOFT GALLERYNew YorkNorwichNYNYSEG STADIUMONEONTA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICEOPPORTUNITIES FOR CHENANGOSAINT BALDRICKS FOUNDATIONSHAELEEN FITCH-FORTNERSIDNEY ROTARY CLUBUHS SIDNEYVESTALWCDO