P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-14-22
Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Dollar General on State Highway 28 in Hartwick for the report of a vehicle running into a utility pole, where the driver fled the scene on foot. Deputies and Cooperstown Police located the driver , 40 year old Kevin Clapper of Fly Creek a short distance from the scene. Clapper was arrested and charged with Aggravated DWI; Leaving the scene of a property damage accident & Consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle among several other charges, He was issued appearance tickets to the Town of Hartwick Court at a later date.
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The Binghamton Black Bears Hockey Team of the Federal Prospects Hockey League, will begin their new season Tonight at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton against Elmira. Team Announcer Brooks Hill said that the team is looking to improve on last year’s accomplishments:
(Brooks Hill 10-14-22)
Tickets are available on their website: binghamtonblackbears.com/tickets, or by calling 607-722-7367.
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The Mid York Concert Band is currently holding rehearsals in preparation for a concert in December in Norwich, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:
(Doug Ernst 10-14-22)
Anyone interested in joining come to their next rehearsal October 25th in Norwich, more information is available by calling Ernst at 607-263-2618.
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Greater Oneonta Historical Society & Otsego 2000 are sponsoring a Walking Tour of downtown Oneonta on Saturday. The tour will focus on opportunities and threats in the Oneonta Downtown Historic District, which the State Preservation League has named to its bi-annual “7 To Save” list. The tour will leave from the Oneonta History Center at 183 Main Street at 3:00 PM and is by donation. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be held on Sunday.
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Tickets for the “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” are still available for Saturday Night’s Performance at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Tina Niles 10-14-22)
Niles said that the show was well received & well attended last year & they decided to bring it back this season.
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The Community Cultural Center in Sidney will feature the Small Town Big Band Saturday night at 8:00 pm, theater Director Dennis Walrath comments:
(Dennis Walrath 10-14-22)
Walrath said that Tickets are available at the door or at cccsidneyart.booktix.com.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-14-22
The 2022 Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County Home Made Sale will be held at their location on Court Street in downtown Norwich tomorrow from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Spokesperson Sarah Green comments:
(Sarah Green 10-10-22)
More information about the home made sale or Hospice is available at 607-334-3556.
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Sidney SSAD program & Catholic Charities are teaming up again this year for a 5K/10K Walk run and the Color run, Penny McKnight of Catholic Charities comments:
(Penny McKnight 10-14-22)
The event will be held Sunday at the Sidney High School from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. People can sign up online to participate at runsignup.com.
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State Police are looking for 2 people who scammed a clerk at the Owego Speedway October 5th, by engaging in a series of purchases including lottery tickets and Visa cards, stealing over $3,693 from the store. The incident occurred on October 5, and it is believed the pair conducted a similar scam in Johnson City earlier that evening. They may be operating a white Ford sedan. Anyone with information is asked to call (607) 561-7400.
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The Sidney Central School District Observatory will be open tonight from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, Weather Permitting. Several Telescopes will be available for viewing, the observatory is located behind the high school.
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The American Legion of Bainbridge is sponsoring a Flu Shot Clinic today at the Bainbridge Town Hall. The clinic will run from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All individuals must have proper Identification, A Medicare Card or other proof of valid Health Insurance, more information is available at 607-423-2167.
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