P.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-23-26
GE Aerospace has announced plans to invest over $11 million at their Facilities over the next 3 years, nearly $3 million at the company’s site in Chenango County. Company Officials said that the latest investment will go toward upgrading new manufacturing and testing equipment, as well as building improvements. 2026 marks the company’s second consecutive $1 billion investment by GE Aerospace, in 17 states & they expect to hire 5,000 workers.
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FDA and USDA both report a large spike in food recall recently, total U.S. recalls jumped 21.4% from 2021 to 2025, with 35% of all U.S. food recalls over the last 5 years impacting New York State residents. New York State Residents were affected by 937 recalls over the study period, 388 were Class I recalls, for the most hazardous products, which have higher risks of causing serious adverse health consequences or even death. During the study period, 9.4% of all food recalls originated from New York State producers. The report can be found at traceone.com.
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4 Towns Forward & The Guilford Fire Department are holding a fundraising UTV Poker Run in April, to help raise founds for the Guilford Fire Department, Spokesman Roger Barnhart explains:
(Roger Barnhart 3-23-26)
T he Poker Run starts at 11:00 AM on April 26th at PAK Construction on Chenango County Route 36, Pre-register at the Guilford Fire Department or 4Towns Forward Facebook pages, form more information call 607-867-5309, or email 4townsforard@gmail.com.
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The Chenango County Historical Society was recently awarded a donation by the Stewart’s Holiday Match program totaling $1,250, to support activities designed to share local history with children and families. Chenango County Historical Society collaborates with other community organizations to develop program offerings, including the Afton Arts & Crafts Festival, Colorscape Chenango, Chenango County Open Farm Day, Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport Day and the YMCA Healthy Kids Day, among many others.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-23-26
The Cooperstown Boys Basketball Team was crowned as the New York State Class C Champions Sunday after defeating “BERNE KNOX-WESTERLOW” 52 TO 43 in the title game at the Arena in Binghamton. WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull & Coach Greg Bonzkowski broadcast the Play by Play & made the final winning call on WCDO:
(Nate Lull 3-23-26)
The Victor capped off a 27-0 undefeated season, including the buzzer beater Saturday by Jackson Crissman in the state Semi Final game. This is the 2nd state title for the Cooperstown Boys Basketball Team, the 1st was 7 years ago.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 44 year old John Williams of Unadilla following an investigation into a physical domestic dispute that occurred in the Town of Unadilla. Williams was found to have used physical force against the victim while in the presence of 3 children, he was taken into custody after a brief standoff with police at the residence, he was processed and turned over to the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Michelle Nichols of Unadilla, for Driving While Intoxicated, Operate Motor Vehicle .08 of 1% or more of alcohol-1st Offense, Speed not reasonable and several other charges, following a property damage motor vehicle accident on State Highway 7 in the Town of Unadilla. Nichols was found to have operated a motor vehicle on public roadway while intoxicated by alcohol, she was taken into custody and was processed and was released with an Appearance Ticket for Town of Unadilla Court at a later date.
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An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held at the Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street today, from 1:00 to 6:00 pm. all blood types are needed, make an appointments with the blood donor app, at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG or by calling 1-800-red-cross.
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