P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-12-26
The Chenango County Airport day will be held tomorrow at the Eaton Airport, Shane Butler is an organizer for the annual event:
(Shane Butler 6-12-26)
The event will run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday, more information is available at chenangocountyny.gov.
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Interested participants are reminded to register for the Gus Macker Basketball tournament in Norwich on July 11th and 12th, as the deadline is approaching, according to organizer Tom Revoir:
(Tom Revoir 5-12-26)
Teams can sign up at macker.com & go to the Norwich drop down, those interested in volunteering or being a referees for the tournament should call 607-336-9622 extension 29.
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The Sidney Historical Society will host a Step Back In Time event Saturday at the Sidney Public Library starting at 11:00 AM, society President Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 6-12-26)
Admission is free, more information is available at 607-237-4762.
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Another Sidney Community Clean-Up will be held at Keith Clark Park on Saturday, the Starting time is set for 9:00 at the park pavilion. Volunteers will help variety of jobs throughout the walking trail areas. some tools will be available, or volunteers may bring their favorite shovels, pruners or other gardening gear. Work gloves should be worn.
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The 3rd Annual Norwich Pickleball tournament will be held tomorrow in Weiler Park in Norwich where up to 100 teams may be participating in the all day event, Commerce Chenango CEO Sal Testani said that the sport had humble beginnings and has blown up in popularity quickly:
(Sal Testani 6-12-26)
More information about this & other Commerce Chenango Programs are available at commercechenango.com.
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The Unadilla Flag Day Parade will be held on Main Street in Unadilla, this Sunday featuring marching bands, vintage tractors, antique vehicles, and dozens of local fire departments. The Parade starts at 3:00 PM from Unatego Elementary School to the Community House.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-12-26
State Police arrested 26 year old Ryan Gregory of Coram, Wednesday following a neighbor dispute that resulted in a man shot on Houghtaling Hollow Road in the Town of Meredith, Gregory allegedly shot the victim and 2 unoccupied vehicles. A 57-year-old male from Meredith sustained non-life threatening injuries and went to A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, he was later transported to Albany Medical Center for further treatment. Troopers located Gregory at his local residence where he was in possession of firearms and refused commands to surrender, after several hours, Gregory surrendered and was charged with Attempted Murder, Criminal Use of a Firearm & Additional charges are likely. Gregory was processed then transported to the Delaware County Jail for Arraignment.
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A Troy New York man wanted as a suspect in a shooting investigation was apprehended by the Broome County Sheriff’s Strategic Response Group and taken into custody within 5 minutes of his vehicle triggering a license plate reader in the City of Binghamton. On Wednesday, local law enforcement received an Attempt to Locate bulletin from the Watervliet Police Department regarding a possibly armed male suspect and vehicle wanted in relation to a shooting investigation in Watervliet. The vehicle was located in Binghamton, a traffic stop was conducted at a fast food drive through lane the unidentified suspect was taken into custody, members of the Watervliet Police took custody of the suspect and he was returned to answer for his charges.
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Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 74 year old Miles Marshall of Hamilton was sentenced to 4 to 12 years in prison for operating a Ponzi scheme that fraudulently stole more than $50 million from 988 investors in Madison County and other nearby counties. Marshall convinced unsuspecting clients to invest millions of dollars into his so-called “Eight Percent Fund,” claiming that their funds would be primarily used for real estate investments, Instead, Marshall used the funds to pay investment returns to prior investors, cover the expenses of his other businesses, and to fund shopping trips, vacations, and restaurant visits. Marshall’s scheme lasted three decades, and in April, he pleaded guilty as a result of investigation.
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Butternut Valley Alliance announced the schedule for On the Trail of Art, will be held at General Jacob Morris State Forest, on Saturday from 11 am. to 6 pm. and Sunday from 10 am. to 4 pm. BVA Board Chair Maggie Brenner explains:
(Maggie Brenner 6-12-26)
An opening reception will be held tonight at 6:00 PM in Gilbertsville, BVA Executive Director Cassandra Miller explains:
(Cassandra Miller 6-12-26)
This year’s On the Trail of Art features work by student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Morris, and Laurens Central schools alongside local artists with ties to the Butternut Valley.
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The PULSE Coalition will hold its annual Safe Summer Fun Day, today in Norwich, spokesperson Jessica Colley explains:
(Jessica Colley 6-12-26)
The event will be from 3:30 pm. to 6:30 pm today at NORWICH YMCA, Families and children of all ages are invited to attend. For more information, call the PULSE Coalition, call 607 386 9331.
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