State Police and the Office of Fire Prevention and Control have concluded their preliminary investigation of the fatal house fire on Hone Road in the Town of Cherry Valley. The victims have been identified as 13-year-old Anthony Sabler, 20-year-old Gabrielle Sabler, & 22-year-old Ashley Tefft, all 3 deaths were ruled accidental, caused by asphyxia due to the inhalation of smoke and heated combustible material. The origin and cause of the fire remain under investigation.
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A Binghamton residence at 101 Main Street went up in flames Friday night. The fire started in the kitchen, all residents made it out safely, the top floor of the residence sustained heavy damage, and Binghamton firefighters battled the blaze until about 3:30 AM Saturday.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo has lifted a ban on some state-funded travel to Indiana. Controversy recently arose over new Indiana and Arkansas measures that barred state and local governments from impinging on people’s ability to follow their religious beliefs, with some limitations. Supporters said the laws would protect religious liberties. But critics said they could be used to discriminate against gays. The Republican governors of both states signed changed versions of the laws Thursday, hoping to quiet the outcry. The Indiana version specifies it can’t be used to discriminate.
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About 1600 Vestal area residents were without power this morning after a Motor Vehicle accident on state route 26 near Bunn Hill Road. An unidentified woman was injured when she hit a utility pole at about 11:00 PM Sunday, the crash then brought down a 2nd utility pole. NYSEG Crews expected to have all power restored this morning.
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The 11th annual American Cancer Society Tri-Town Relay For Life will be held at the General Clinton Park on Saturday May 9th this year. The 2015 theme is Hero’s of Hope & this year’s event will be ONE day only, running from 11am to 11pm. Officials announced that it is not too late to become involved by either registering a team or volunteering, more information is available at relayforlife.org/tritownny or at the next meeting tonight at 5:30 at the United Methodist Church, Liberty Street in Sidney.
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