WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-8-19

by wcdonews Posted on November 8, 2019

Governor Cuomo today announced an additional $5 million is available to support critical upgrades at New York’s animal shelters. Funds are available to eligible non-profit and municipal animal shelters, humane societies and societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals. All applicants must apply through Grants Gateway by January 20th, 2020. More details on eligibility and the application process are available at agriculture.ny.gov/RFPS.

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State Police arrested 27-year-old Morgan Disano of Oneonta for 3rd degree criminal possession of stolen property and other traffic violations.  Disano is accused of driving a stolen vehicle from New York City & with a suspended license, she was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and sent to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond, she is scheduled to reappear in court on November 16.

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Chenango Arts Council presents a Musical about the legendary Wright Brothers, Saturday at 7:00 PM, at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, Council Spokesperson Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 11-8-19)

Tickets are still available online at chenangoartscouncil.thundertix.com, or at the Box Office.

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The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office responded to an accident where 42-year-old Erika Davis of Oneonta lost control of her vehicle on a curve in Paris New York last night, and flipped her car onto its roof in a creek.  Davis was able to get out of the vehicle, & went to a nearby residence and reported the accident.  Davis suffered several injuries & was taken to a Utica area hospital, the accident is under investigation.

Transformco announced that they will be closing 96 additional Sears and Kmart stores in February; the Sidney K-mart is on the list to close in February.  Liquidation Sales will begin December 2nd.

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The Delaware County Solid Waste Management Facility will host an open house and ‘Trash 2 Cash’ event in partnership with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce tomorrow morning.  Interested residents and business owners can tour the facility & see how garbage is transformed into compost, & turned into cash.  Tours will run from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Solid Waste Facility on State Highway 10 in Walton.  More information is available at delawarecounty.org.

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The Catholic Charities Mentoring program is hosting a mentor mixer tonight starting at 6:00 PM at the Sidney American Legion, Program Spokesperson Kayla Johnson explains:

(Kayla Johnson 11-8-19)

This event is free & open to the public, more information is available at 604-4071.

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The Out of The Woodwork Players will perform “The Marvelous Wonderettes: Dream On” Today through Sunday, in at the Town Hall Theater in Bainbridge, Spokesman Will Drew Explains:

(Will Drew 11-8-19)

Show times are tonight & Saturday Night @ 7:30 pm, Sunday at 2:00 pm.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 11-7-19

by wcdonews Posted on November 7, 2019

The Broome County District Attorney’s office says Serina Madden pleaded guilty to 1st-degree manslaughter in Broome County Court, in connection with the death of her disabled daughter, 10-year-old Belladonna Loke in 2018 in the town of Colesville.  Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2020.

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Bassett Healthcare Network invites community members to attend its third annual Shine a Light on Lung Cancer event, today from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 pm at FoxCare Center in Oneonta.   Lung cancer is the 2nd most common cancer in the U.S.  The event is free & open to the public, more information is available at 547-4778.

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The Otsego County Board of Representatives has approved $230,000 in emergency funding to go towards fixing the leaky roof at the Otsego County Jail in Cooperstown.  The roof on the 30 year old Facility leaked on October 31st after heavy downpours, 33 inmates were moved to the Delaware or Albany County Jails, they will not return until January or February of next year.

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Binghamton Police have arrested a 17 year old in connection with the shooting of an unidentified 19 year old male in the arm, on Binghamton’s Southside Wednesday afternoon.  The 17 year old was charged with attempted murder & criminal possession of a weapon.

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A “Tribute to our Veterans” concert will be held at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta This Saturday night; the show is free to Veterans, according to Foothills Spokesman Bill Youngs:

(Bill Youngs 11-7-19)

Youngs said that Country Music Star Jerrod Niemann will highlight the show; Tickets are available at the Foothills Box Office or through Eventbrite.com.  More information is available at 431-2080.

Commerce Chenango will hold an open house today from 4:00 to 6:30 PM in the Community Room at Commerce Chenango in Downtown Norwich. Members are invited to visit with outgoing CEO & President Steve Craig, who is retiring in December.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Delaware Opportunities and United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties have launched their 2019 Toys for Tots Campaign.  Toys for Tots collection boxes can be found through Delaware County where new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off and will then be distributed to children in Delaware County.  Toys can be dropped off until Friday, December 13th; Chamber staff will then collect the toys and deliver them to Delaware Opportunities in Hamden for distribution the following week.  To sign a family up to receive gifts, call 746-1620, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-6-19

by wcdonews Posted on November 6, 2019

State Senator Jim Seward announced today that the cancer he first experienced in 2016 has recurred.  Seward said that his doctors have recommended a series of treatments over the next several weeks that will curtail his schedule around the district, but his office will still be open.  Seward expects to return in time for the new legislative session in January.

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The Oneonta Common Council voted Tuesday night to sell a portion of the Dietz Street municipal parking lot for the “Lofts on Dietz” Project, which calls for housing for artists & classrooms for Hartwick College.  About 115 parking spots will be eliminated for the project, 600 will still remain,

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation prohibiting landlords from collecting rent or maintaining a nonpayment eviction proceeding during the period for which there is no valid certificate of occupancy. This law also prohibits tenants and owners from living in a residence that does not have a valid certificate of occupancy. The law would expand existing laws to cover cities with a population of less than 325,000 people. The law goes into effect immediately.

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The Sidney, Bainbridge & Unadilla Chambers of Commerce will hold a Tri-Town Business Mixer on Wednesday November 13th, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.  The event will be held at 55 Union Street in Sidney, RSVP’s are requested by this Friday at 561-2642.

The results are in for area elections, for the State Supreme Court 6th district, the 3 winners are Republicans Chris Baker, Oliver Blaise & Mark Masler.  In the Sidney Town Clerk’s Race, Sheila Paul wins over incumbent Lisa French.  In Chenango County key races, the Norwich mayor will be Republican Shawn Sastri, in the Norwich city council races, the winner in Ward 3 is Nancy Allaire & in Ward 5, David Zieno.  The Town of Coventry Supervisor is Republican Jennifer Boudreau.  Guilford Supervisor George Senek is re-elected over write in candidate Dan Harrington, in the Guilford Town Council, Terence Ives & Gilda Ward win over 3 others.  In the Town of Bainbridge Council: Robert Evans wins, the Town of Norwich Supervisor winner is Stanley Foulds, the Town of Pharsalia Supervisor is Jeremiah Micklas.  In the Otsego County Board of Representatives races, the winners are, in district 2: Michele Farwell, District 3:  Rick Brockway, District 14: Jill Basile.  The Laurens Town Supervisor race is won by Republican David Neske,  In the City of Oneonta Common Council races, the winners are, in Ward 2: Mark Davies, Ward 4: Kaytee Lipari Shue, Ward 5: Leonard Carson, Jr., Ward 6: Scott Harrington, Ward 8: Mark Drnek.  In the Broome County District Attorney: Libertarian Michael Korchak leads by a slim margin over Republican Paul Battisti, with absentee votes yet to be counted.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation requiring that death certificates in cases of opioid overdose specify which opioid was involved in the death, if known. This new law requires that information be recorded so that more data will be available to better address the opioid crisis.   Under current law, if a person dies of an opioid overdose, there is no requirement that the death certificate specify which opioid was involved. The legislation signed today takes effect immediately.

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Bassett Healthcare Network is hosting a free sports medicine seminar today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the FoxCare Center in Oneonta.   Dr. Kristen Herbst and Dr. Matthew Chung will discuss non-surgical treatment options, as well as different methods to prevent overuse injuries, and recovery and therapy protocols to help those with limited motion or restriction.  Registration is available at 315-273-4802 or visiting BassettSportsInjury.com.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 11-5-19

by wcdonews Posted on November 5, 2019

Today is Election Day, with voters in the Tri-County Area heading to the polls for a variety of local races. Voters in all 3 local counties will vote for 3 justices to serve on the State Supreme Court in the 6th district.  In Oneonta, several Common Council seats are up for grabs; Otsego County has 3 contested races for seats on the Board of Representatives.  In Chenango County there are several Town Supervisors races to be decided, in Norwich, 4 people are running for Mayor plus there are races for 2 seats for Alderman Positions. In the Town of Sidney, there is a race for Town Clerk between incumbent Lisa French & Republican Sheila Paul.  Voters will go to the polls until 9:00 tonight

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The Deposit Fire Department responded to the report of a Man working on a stationary trailer under a bridge in a work zone, getting struck by a tractor trailer on State route 17 Monday.  The worker fell to the ground & sustained only minor injuries, This accident is in the bridge construction zone near mile marker 268 on Route 17 East in the Town of Sanford (just prior to Exit 82). State DOT officials remind motorists to slow down in work zones, so far, no tickets have been announced.

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33 Otsego County Inmates had to be transferred to other county jails, after last Thursday’s storm led to leaking at the Otsego County Jail in Cooperstown.  The Corrections Department transferred inmates to the Delaware & Albany County jails until the building repairs are made.  Some renovations to the 30 year old facility were underway this summer, with more anticipated.

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A.O. Fox Hospital is partnering with Oneonta Job Corps Academy to host the 3rd annual blood donor dash in support of the American Red Cross on Wednesday & Friday, AO Fox Hospital Spokesperson Gabby Argo explains:

(Gabby Argo 11-5-19)

The Oneonta Job Corps Academy will host the first blood drive on Wednesday from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in their gymnasium; Fox Hospital will follow on Friday, also from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at FoxCare Center.  Blood Donors can register to give at either location at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-733-2767.

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Following a recent inspection, State DOT engineers are recommending immediate repairs with a temporary closure and 5-ton weight restriction on the large culvert carrying State Route 80 over Hayden Creek in the Town of Springfield in Otsego County.  A new traffic pattern consists of a 1-lane, 2-way operation controlled by a temporary traffic signal. Traffic information is available at 511NY.org.

Congressman Anthony Brindisi is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair Today at the SUNY Broome Community College West Gymnasium from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM, to connect Southern Tier Veterans with resources and services.  More than a dozen organizations will be in attendance including Clear Path for Veterans, the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group, representatives from the VA, More information is available at Congressman Brindisi’s Binghamton office at 242-0200.

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The Unatego Central school District Board of Education has approved of the proposal from the Oneonta Christian Academy to purchase the former Otego Elementary School.  Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards comments:

(Dave Richards 11-5-19)

Dr. Richards said that the purchase price was $100,000 for the building, which was built back in the 1930’s.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-4-19

by wcdonews Posted on November 4, 2019

Tomorrow is Election Day in New York State, locally, 5 people are running for 3 spots in the State Supreme Court 6th District, they are Democrats Pete Charnetysky & Claudette Newman & Republicans Chris Baker, Oliver Blaise, Mark Masler.  In Delaware County for the Sidney Town Clerk’s position, Incumbent Lisa French faces Republican Sheila Paul,   In Delhi & Hamden Town Council races; each race has 3 candidates for 2 seats.  There are races in 3 districts of the Otsego County Board of Representatives in districts 2, 3 & 14, there is an election for Laurens Town Supervisor between Democrat Dean Buccheri & Republican David Neske, and there are town council seat races in Butternuts, Hartwick, Laurens, New Lisbon, Oneonta, and Worcester.  In the City of Oneonta, there are races for common council seats in Wards 2, 4, 5, 6 & 8.  In Chenango County, there is an election for Norwich City Mayor between incumbent Christine Carnrike, Jill Osterhoudt-Kraft, Shawn Sastri & former Mayor Joe Maiurano; there are races for Norwich City Council seats in wards 3 & 5, for Town of Norwich Supervisor, the voters will decide between Debra Cubbedge & Stanley Foulds.  In the Town of Coventry, a race exits for Supervisor between Jan Andrews vs. Jennifer Boudreau.  In the town of Guilford Supervisor’s race, incumbent George Senek faces a challenge from Write-In candidate Dan Harrington.   In the Guilford Town Council, 2 seats are up between Terence Ives, Richard Dunnigan, Gilda Ward, plus Write Ins:  Rebecca Young and Duane Reif for Town Council,   for Town of Pharsalia Supervisor, the race is between Jeremiah Micklas vs. David Soule & there are 3 candidates for 2 seats on the Town of Plymouth board.

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16 year old Alexis Lotterman of Walton & 17 year old Tatiana Febo of Downsville will have their 1st degree Burglary cases moved to Otsego County Family Court, in connection with the murder of 53 year old Kenneth Robinson in Worcester on October 10th.  15 year old Dylan Robinson, 16 year old Alexander Borggreen  15 year old Anais Soto & 32 year old Nicolas Meridy are all charged with 2nd degree murder & 1st degree Burglary for the Robinson Murder, all are being held pending future court action.

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Governor Cuomo announced that New York’s law raising the minimum sales age from 18 to 21 for tobacco and electronic cigarette products beginning November 13th.   The law seeks to prevent cigarettes and vaping products from getting into the hands of our youth, & creating an addiction to a deadly habit.   According to the State Department of Health, almost 40% of 12th grade students and 27% of all high school age students are now using e-cigarettes, and this increase is largely driven by flavored e-liquids.   The State Police will partner with the Department of Health to conduct undercover investigations across the state, retailers found selling tobacco and vaping products to underage individuals will face criminal penalties in addition to civil penalties.

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Sidney village police Arrested 21 year old Caleb Zuk of Sidney for Criminal possession of a controlled substance, Criminal possessing a hypodermic instrument and Aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle last Thursday.  Zuk was processed & face court action at a later date.

Orlando Tercero has been found guilty of the Nicaraguan charge of Femicide, for the murder of Haley Anderson IN Binghamton last year.  Tercero was wanted in Broome County for the murder of Hailey Anderson in his Binghamton Apartment, he fled to his home country, where he was tried & found guilty of Anderson’s murder.  He is expected to serve 25 to 35 years in jail in Nicaragua.

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State Police Sergeant Robert Bloom was on his way to a graduation ceremony Friday to play with the pipes and drums and dressed in a kilt,  when saw smoke on Tioga Terrace in Apalachin just after 12:00 noon, he located the burning building, discovered that a male was bedridden inside.  Sergeant Bloom, the bedridden man’s father and a neighbor entered the burning residence, got the man into a wheelchair and out of the home.  All were taken to area hospitals for smoke inhalation.  Sergeant Bloom is a 7-year veteran of the State Police, and is currently works out of State Police Headquarters at Troop C in Sidney.

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The Unatego Board of Education is expected to make a decision as to which proposal to accept for the Former Otego Elementary School Building at their regular Board meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at the Middle School/High School cafeteria in Wells Bridge.  Unatego Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards said that the 3 proposals are down to 2 for tonight:

(Dr. Dave Richards 11-4-19)

The remaining proposals are from Dirig Design of Wells Bridge & Oneonta Christian Academy.

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Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that Chenango Health Network would receive a Drug Free Communities grant of more than $100,000 per year for five years. The Drug Free Communities grant program provides grants to community organizations to strengthen partnerships in the region and help reduce youth substance abuse.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 11-1-19

by wcdonews Posted on November 1, 2019

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged 53-year-old Jason Babcock of Sidney for Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol, and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, following an investigation by Delaware County Probation Officers, alleging that Babcock had driven to his probation meeting in the Village of Delhi while under the influence of alcohol. Babcock was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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Starting today, November 1st, 2019, New York State law requires any child under the age of 2 to ride in a rear-facing car seat. Did you know that many car seats are designed with greater height and weight limits and can keep a child rear-facing, even beyond age 2? The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that the best way to keep your child safe is to keep them rear-facing for as long as possible.

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Artifacts from the Washington Nationals’ first-ever World Series title are headed to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.  Artifacts donated by the Nationals include n  The ball hit by Howie Kendrick off the right field foul pole for the go-ahead home run in Game 7, A jersey worn by World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg,  A cap worn by starting pitcher Max Scherzer in Game 7 & a bat used by Anthony Rendon.  The artifacts will be featured in the Autumn Glory exhibit, which will be on display in Cooperstown through the 2020 Postseason.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce “Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Business Resource Fair” will be held on November 14 from 1 to 3:30 pm at Sidney American Legion at 22 Union Street.  Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 11-1-19)

The event is sponsored by the State Department of Labor, Delaware County Veterans Service Agency and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, to register and reserve a table, contact Debbie Bender at 432-4800 extension 101 or email debra.bender@labor.ny.gov.

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Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday at 2:00 AM, as clocks will be turned back one hour.   The move means that it will get dark an hour earlier at 5:19 PM Sunday, Standard time will be used through March 8th 2020  when clocks will “spring” forward an hour to begin Daylight Saving Time.

Last Night’s storms left behind flooding, power outages & closed roads.  In Chenango County, State Highway 23 in Pharsalia is expected to be closed for an extended period of time, Nyseg reported that about 1300 were without power in Otsego County, about 1700 were out in Delaware County, about  800 in Chenango County and over 1100 in Broome County this afternoon.

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The annual meeting of the Delaware County Historical Association will be held on Sunday, followed by the presentation of DCHA’s annual Awards of Merit to those individuals who have volunteered their time and skills to preserve and/or present the history of Delaware County.  The general public is invited at 2:45pm to hear local historian and author, Bill Birns, give a presentation based on the life of Congressman John Clarke of Delaware County,    more information is available at 746-3849.

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Starting Today, The Otsego County Planning Department & Solid Waste announced that Televisions, monitors, and commercial grade electronics will be charged at $12 per unit at the Oneonta Transfer Station.  All other electronics will remain free.  Officials said that the change is to help cover rising recycling costs related to electronics, more information is available at 547-4256.

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The Sidney Center Improvement Group is holding their Crock Pot Cook-Off & Lucky Day Auction this Saturday at the Fire Station, Group President Mike Sellitti explains:

(Mike Sellitti 10-31-19)

Sellitti said that the Crock Pot Cook Off is open to the public; more information about the Sidney Center Improvement Group is available at scigny.org.

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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Will holds their next Membership Breakfast today from 8:30 to 10:00 am at The Old School House Inn & Restaurant on State Highway 206 in Downsville.  More information is available at delawarecounty.org.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 10-31-19

by wcdonews Posted on October 31, 2019

Bassett Healthcare Network is hosting a Free sports medicine seminar for patients on Wednesday, Nov. 6th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the FoxCare Center in Oneonta.   Dr. Kristen Herbst and Dr. Matthew Chung will discuss non-surgical treatment options that use the body’s natural healing properties to help recover and heal as well as different methods to prevent overuse injuries and the best recovery and therapy protocols to help those with limited motion or restriction.  All are welcome and refreshments will be served, registration is available at 315-273-4802 or visiting BassettSportsInjury.com.

The New York State of Health Marketplace will begin its annual open enrollment period tomorrow through January 31st, for health insurance coverage in 2020.  Current enrollees may begin renewing coverage on November 16th.   Consumers can enroll in a health plan by at 1-855-355-5777, nystateofhealth.ny.gov or with an assistor, who can be accessed at nystateofhealth.ny.gov/agent.

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Scouts from Sidney Troops 99, 88 & 34 will be collecting food for area food banks, starting this weekend, and ending with the collection on November 9th, Assistant Scoutmaster Jim LeBaron explains:

(Jim LeBaron 11-1-19)

More information about the “Scouting for Food” Program or Scouting locally, call 265-3819 or 434-7333.

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Clocks will get turned back 1 hour this Saturday night, as part of the Daylight Savings Time System; local fire departments urge residents to replace the batteries in their smoke detectors, or replace the old detectors with the new ones with 10 Lithium Batteries this weekend.  Dave Welch of the Unadilla Fire Department explains:

(Dave Welch 10-31-19)

Statistics show that in 60% of fire deaths, there was no smoke detector present, & in over 40%, the smoke detectors didn’t work or had no batteries.  New York is leading the nation with 92 civilian fire deaths this year.

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The Oneonta Police Department announced that Due to today’s inclement weather, the 2019 Halloween parade and cider & donuts in the Parking Garage have been cancelled. There will be no makeup date.  Destination Oneonta’s Main Street Trick or Treating event will move forward as planned.

Governor Cuomo signed legislation to establish a uniform poll closing process on election nights and authorize the consolidation of certain election districts with fewer than 10 eligible voters.  This new law establishes a uniform procedure for winding down poll sites across the State at the end of an election day.  This law takes effect immediately

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Free, 5-gallon pails of remixed exterior latex paint will be available beginning Monday, November 11th to non-profit agencies and Otsego County residents.  The paint will be available free of charge on a first come first serve basis.   The paint was collected as part of the county’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day held this past September.  Paint collected during the event was re-mixed and packaged for distribution by Golden Artist Colors; more information is available at 547-4225.

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State Police conducted an Underage Drinker Initiative detail on Thursday, October 24th, in Otsego and Delaware Counties.  19-year-old Clarence Vanier at Taylors Mini Mart at 472 East Main Street in Oneonta was issued an appearance ticket for Unlawful Sale of Alcohol to a Minor, he will appear in the Oneonta City Court on November 18th.

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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-30-19

by wcdonews Posted on October 30, 2019

A Broome County Jury has found 38-year-old Raymond Hansel of North Carolina, guilty of sexually assaulting a girl in Broome County over a 3-month period.  Hansel was found guilty of predatory sexual assault against a child and 3 counts of 1st-degree rape, for sexual acts with a girl less than 13 years old in the towns of Union and Conklin.  Hansel could face prison terms of 25 years to life when sentenced at a later date.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation conforming laws in estate planning and surrogates court procedures to the Marriage Equality Act.    The new law updates the language in the Estates, Powers and Trusts Law to recognize same sex marriages by removing phrases such as “husband/wife” and replacing it with “spouses, husbands or wives.” In the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act, the phrase “father and mother” is updated and replaced with “parents”.  The law goes into effect immediately.

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Due to the expected gusty winds & heavy downpours on Thursday Halloween Day, the Village of Sidney has rescheduled trick or treating to Saturday November 2nd from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, to secure the safety of the children.

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Operation Merry Christmas is winding up the first part of their process in the coming days, to gather all of the information on toy requests & children’s clothing sizes, to be given out to children of underprivileged families in December.  Spokesperson Dorene Ireland explains:

(Dorene Ireland 10-30-19)

Calls can be made to 643-6334; the giveaway day will be Saturday December 14th in the lobby of the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus in Sidney.

The Fireman’s Association of the State of New York announced that New York State is leading the nation in civilian fire deaths this year.  So far in 2019, there have been 92 civilians that have died in fires this year that number is expected to increase as the Association statistics show that winter is the busiest time of the year for home fires.  Officials hope that the numbers decrease in coming years as more New Yorkers replace the old style battery powered Smoke Detectors with the new state of the art types with 10 year batteries that do not need to be replaced annually.

A portion of State Route 8 in Sidney will be named the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Highway under legislation signed into law by Governor Cuomo Tuesday.  The bill was sponsored by State Senator Jim Seward and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch after the Village of Sidney requested the special highway designation.  A formal sign installation will be scheduled with State DOT officials at a later date.

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Delaware County Public Health announced that the Local Early Intervention Coordinating Council will hold their next meeting today from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon in Delhi. The Council is made up of parents and professionals who consider early intervention issues for children.  Today’s meeting is open to the public, it will be held in the Delaware County Public Health Conference Room located at 99 Main Street Delhi.

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A Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets will be held today from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Bloomville Fire Department, more information about rabies is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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