State Police reported that 43-year-old Christopher Lampert of Enfield was killed after being hit by a car on state route 79. Lampert was hit by a vehicle driven by 21 year old Michael Soule of Enfield Wednesday evening, police said that no charges will not be filed, the investigation is continuing.
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Calvin Harris will face his 3rd murder trial, this time it will be heard in Schoharie County. Harris’s attorney’s were seeking a change of venue following 2 convictions in Tioga county court, for the September 11th 2001 murder of his estranged wife Michelle Harris, whose body has never been found
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The southern tier regional economic development council discussed their focus for 2014 at a meeting at Binghamton University Thursday. Topics included an update of progress on previous projects, & a review of projects in the most recent round of competitive state funding. In December, the council received an award of 81.9 Million dollars from the state; more information is available at regionalcouncils.ny.gov.
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Governor Cuomo announced the award of $67 million dollars for 63 bicycle, pedestrian and multi-use paths transportations enhancement projects across the state, as a way to encourage tourism and economic development. The funds cover 80% of the cost of each project, with the remaining 20% coming for the project’s sponsors. The project includes $406,000 for the South Otsiningo Riverfront Trail in Broome county, and $825,000 for the Front Street Streetscape Improvements in Deposit.