Ed Curley of Sidney has participated in numerous General Clinton Canoe Regattas, has also has become a bicycling enthusiast, he has decided to bike across country from San Diego California to St. Augustine Florida to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Curley talked to WCDO About this fundraiser in an RV in Nevada earlier today:
(Ed Curley 6-25-19)
Donations can be made to JDRF at www2.jdrf.org; more information is available through Ed’s Facebook & Twitter pages.
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The deadline to sign up for this year’s Gus Macker basketball Tournament in Norwich has been extended, organizer Tom Revoir explains:
(Tom Revoir 6-25-19)
Revoir said that about 270 teams have signed up, they are looking to get up to 400 teams, and Volunteers can call Revoir at 336-9622 extension 29 to volunteers to referee, or for any other positions for this year’s tournament July 13th & 14th.
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The State DEC announced that statewide efforts to control giant hogweed are making substantial headway in eradicating this dangerous plant. Giant hogweed can cause severe skin and eye irritation, including painful burns and scarring when skin exposed to its sap becomes more sensitive to UV radiation. More information about giant hogweed is available at DEC’s website.
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Otsego County is pursuing funding for a Microenterprise Program to assist small businesses with five or fewer employees, including the owner. Either the owner, or new hire(s), must have low-to-moderate incomes. Eligible applicants may receive a grant up to $35,000. Funds may be used for equipment, inventory, working capital and other uses. Applications or more information is available at Thoma Development Consultants at 753-1433, Pre-applications should be returned no later than July 19th.
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33 organizations in the region received grants totaling $235,708 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York’s Community Fund and special funds, in the spring 2019 competitive grant cycles. Grants were awarded to the Chenango River Theatre, Chenango United Way, Community Arts Organization of Oneonta, Cornell Cooperative Extension in Delaware County, Deposit Lumberjack Festival, The Place-Norwich, Unatego Central School District & the United Way of Delaware/Otsego. More information is available at donorswhocare.org.
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The annual meeting of the Community Foundation of Unadilla was held on June 19, 42 organizations were awarded a total of $131,034. Grants will be awarded to a Unatego Art Student, the Delaware Valley Humane Society, the Unadilla Emergency Squad and the Unadilla Public Library totaling $7,000.00. More information is available by email to cfunadilla@gmail.com.
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Executives from the State Office of Victim Services & the State Office of Children and Family Services toured the new mobile Child Advocacy Center in Delaware County Monday. The Delaware County mobile unit is 1 of 7 that will be delivered throughout the state this summer and fall & it is part of a $4.45 million investment by the state to improve services for children who are victims of physical or sexual abuse. The program is being funded through a partnership between the State Office of Victim Services and the State Office of Children and Family Services.
State Primary Elections are being held today, with Polls will be open from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM. Republican Primaries will be held in Delaware County for Sidney Town Clerk between incumbent Lisa French & Sheila Paul, Primaries will also be held for Hancock Superintendent of Highways & a Stamford Town Council. In Chenango County, Republican Primary races include Norwich Mayor between Christine Carnrike & Shawn Sastri, and North Norwich Town Supervisor between Timothy Brown & Robert Wansor.
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Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her Office will conduct an Election Day Hotline to troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters at their poll sites today. The Hotline is available at 1-800-771-7755 or by email civil.rights@ag.ny.gov through 9:00 PM tonight. The Hotline will be staffed by attorneys and staff in the Attorney General’s Civil Rights Bureau.
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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that County Road 32 will undergo Hot Mix Asphalt paving today Between State Route 320 and State Route 12 in the towns of Norwich AND North Norwich. The traveling public is asked to find alternate routes if possible. More Information is available at 337-1710.
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The Chenango Foundation & Leadership Chenango Advisory Board presents the next Business After Hours today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Hoppie’s Restaurant at 2 LaFayette Park in Oxford.
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Oneonta Officials announced that today, the contractor will be replacing water services and connecting them to the new water main, from Hunt Street to Tilton Avenue, each building along this stretch will experience a temporary water outage while the service is switched from the old main to the new main, lasting fifteen minutes or less. Also the contractor will be replacing stormwater catch basins on Main St, between Pine Street and Gault Avenue. One-lane traffic will be maintained on Main Street, at times, side streets along this stretch may be closed to through traffic. All businesses within the work zone will remain accessible during the work.