Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & State Police CNET and SORT Team executed a “no knock” search warrant at 24 North Washington Avenue in the Village of Oxford, following a lengthy investigation. 40 year old Joshua Figary is accused of distributing crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, and marihuana, during the execution of a search warrant, police seized several loaded handguns, $1200 cash & crystal methamphetamine packaged for resale. Figary was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, he faces arraignment shortly.
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Fire Investigators are trying to determine what started a fire in a trailer at the Sidney Unadilla Trailer Park on State Route 7 Thursday afternoon. The fire was called in at about 1:00 PM Thursday, the 1st trailer was fully involved when fire fighters arrived, 3 occupants escaped without injury, a neighboring trailer suffered some minor damage. Fire fighters from Unadilla, Sidney, Otego & Wells Bridge responded, no injuries were reported.
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2 minors have been charged with criminal mischief, criminal trespassing & unlawful possession of a weapon, following vandalism at the Morris Central School District that occurred Sunday. The 2 are accused of breaking a window, soccer nets, and screens, and for shooting at a security camera. The Morris school district was closed Monday while officers investigated.
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The State DEC announced that they are considering enacting quarantine on movement into the state of landscaping debris and similar items, in order to avoid an infestation with the destructive Spotted Lanternfly. The insect is known to attach itself to yard waste, wooden crates, fruit, produce and even lawn tractors, tarps & grills. Deliveries from the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware & Virginia may be affected. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
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The Raymond Corporation will be hosting more than 250 high school students at its headquarters in Greene on October 12th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, as part of their National Manufacturing Day commemoration. Students from more than 20 schools across the Southern Tier will learn about career opportunities within the science, technology, engineering and math fields, the event will feature a manufacturing floor tour, an interactive game with giveaways, product demonstrations and informational booths across various disciplines. More information is available at raymondcorp.com or at 800-235-7200, or at the Raymond Facebook page.
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The Binghamton Devils will open their season Saturday, against the Toronto Marlies at 7:05 p.m. at Floyd L. Maines Veterans Memorial Arena. Tickets are available at binghamtondevils.com, 722-7367, or at the Arena Box Office.
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Hartwick College’s True Blue Weekend begins today through this Sunday on the College campus in Oneonta. True Blue Weekend will feature the 27th Annual Golf Classic at The SUNY Delhi; the Golden Jubilee Reunion; the Fall Fest at Pine Lake; On Saturday, Hartwick football plays SUNY-Brockport at 2:00 PM at Wright Stadium. The weekend wraps up on Sunday with the annual memorial gathering in the Shineman Chapel House, more information is available at 431-4064.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Greet Breakfast will be held today in Sidney. The event will run from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street in Sidney. The Guest Speaker is Adam Flint, Clean Energy Program Director at Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition.
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The 23rd Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, this year it has been moved from the Sidney Airport to the nearby Sidney Industrial Park, on Winkler Road, just off of River Road in Sidney. Hundreds of vehicles participate each year; there are various contests, trophies in many categories, plus Flea Market Vendors, Food and Refreshments. More information is available at 723-0656 or 768-8998. The Fagan Flyers will also still hold their Annual Fly In Breakfast at the Sidney Municipal Airport from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Sunday.
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Delaware County Democratic committee announced that 19th Congressional District candidate Antonio Delgado will meet with voters Sunday at 7:30 PM for a Town Hall style meeting. The meeting will be held at the Walton Theatre · Walton
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NBT Bank will host a Community Shred Day for local residents to safely dispose of confidential documents, to help protect against identity theft and fraud. The event will be held in conjunction with the Saturday’s in the Park Harvest Market Festival, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm At West Side Park, next to the Chenango County Courthouse.
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