P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-14-24

Delaware Valley Humane Society will be benefiting from 2 events coming up this month, the first will be the annual “Pawestruck” event this Sunday at Awestruck Ciders at the Sidney Industrial Park, Society Director Erin Insinga explains:

(Erin Insinga 10-14-24)

Also, on Saturday October 26th, Anielle “AK” McEwan Lomnicki has organized a Halloween Dog Costume Contest in Downtown Sidney, she told WCDO News about her event:

(AK 10-14-24)

Both events will have food available, a portion of the proceeds from each event will benefit the Delaware Valley Humane Society, more information about animals up for adoption can be obtained by calling (607) 563-7780.

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The Delaware County Chamber Of Commerce announced that they will be part of the annual Toys for Tots Campaign again this year. Businesses interested in having a collection box should call the chamber office at 607-746-2281, they will bring a collection box for the public to drop off new, unwrapped toys and advertise that your business is a collection point! Chamber staff will pick up the toys from your business and deliver them to Delaware Opportunities, for distribution of the gifts to Delaware County families in December

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The next Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held tomorrow morning. The meeting will begin at 7:30 in the back of Bob’s Diner, members & directors are encouraged to attend.

A.M. NEWS Monday 10-14-24

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Joshua Hunt of Unadilla on an Arrest Warrant from the Town of Middlefield Court for failure to update the sex offender registry. Hunt was charged with Sex Offender Failure to Register updates beyond the 10 day limit, & Sex Offender Failure to update photo, Hunt was held for arraignment.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 59 year old John Williams of Edmeston after he attempted to flee a traffic stop. Williams was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Unlawful fleeing a Police Officer, DWI, & various traffic violations. Williams failed to stop for deputies, he fled & eventually lost control of his motorcycle in a cornfield, he was not injured but was found to be in possession of a controlled substance, & he is accused of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a drug. Williams will appear in the Town of Edmeston Court at a later date.

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State Attorney General Letitia James & 13 other state attorneys general have teamed up to sue TikTok claiming that the social media platform damages mental health for children, because they follow dangerous trends, it can cause sleep deprivation, depression, and anxiety. The lawsuit also claims that TikTok violates privacy laws by collecting data from kids under 13 without consent.

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The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene & Milton in the Southeast. Donors are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come. The list of upcoming Blood drives can be found at wcdoradio.com on the Community Calendar, appointments can be made at 1-800-REDCROSS, redcrossblood.org or on the Red Cross App.

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