P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-1-24
Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 40 year old Timothy Melius of Pittsfield following a visit by the Otsego County Probation Department. Melius was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon & 3 counts of Criminal Contempt for possessing of firearms & ammunition despite having multiple court orders prohibiting him from possessing them. Melius was taken in to custody and transported to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office for processing, he was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Pittsfield Court for the above charges. The defendant was then transported to the Otsego County Probation Department where he was processed on a probation violation and arraigned in the presence of an Otsego County Court magistrate. Following arraignment, the defendant was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await further court proceedings.
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The 51st State Senate District has a race this year between incumbent State Senator Peter Oberacker & Democrat Michelle Frazier. Oberacker told WCDO News why he feels he should be voted in for a 3rd term after getting key legislation passed:
(OBERACKER 11-1-24)
Michelle Frazier said that she would likely be in the majority in the Senate if elected, which would help the district greatly:
(FRAZIER 10-31-24)
The 51st District has changed greatly with the latest redistricting, covering much of the Tri County region & its contiguous counties.
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U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand announced that New York will receive $360,185,996 in federal funding through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. The money will help thousands of low-income households across the state afford their energy bills and make cost-effective repairs to their heating systems this winter. Individuals interested in applying for LIHEAP can visit energyhelp.us or call the National Energy Assistance Referral hotline toll-free at 1-866-674-6327.
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The State Department of Health today announced that as the transmission of seasonal respiratory illnesses is underway, the State’s weekly flu reports and Flu Tracker website have been activated. The Department’s first Weekly Report for the week ending October 19, shows there were 565 lab-confirmed cases reported across the state, with 26 people hospitalized and 5 outbreaks were reported in long-term and acute care facilities. More information is available at health.ny.gov
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The Delaware County Historical Association annual meeting will be held on Sunday, November 3rd at 1:00 PM in the large gallery at the Association’s facility in Delhi. The annual Awards of Merit this year will go to the Walton Theatre Preservation Association, the Delaware County Diggers, Eli Taylor of Middletown & Scott Payne of Deposit
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-1-24
The Annual Bowling Tournament fundraiser for the Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park is this weekend & the following weekend at East Main Lanes in Sidney, Park President Doug Barnard said that the money raised will go to their next big project at the park:
(Doug Barnard 11-1-24)
Last minute sponsors & teams can contact the East Main Lanes today only prior to the start of the tournament tomorrow.
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The Chenango County Historical Society & the SUNY Morrisville Human Services Institute is hosting an Author’s Day today with authors of local note, according to Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin:
(Jessica Moquin 11-1-24)
All activities will be free & open to the public held at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, starting at 1:00 PM, Refreshments will be available throughout the event. For more information, call (607) 334-5144.
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The Bainbridge Girl Scouts are having another Community Giveaway day tomorrow, spokesperson Jessica Chambers explains:
(Jessica Chambers 11-1-24)
More information about the event today & tomorrow, call 607-267-2378.
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced that their Annual Commitment to Community Dinner will be on on Saturday, at the Bainbridge Community Center. This year’s honorees for Co-Citizens of the Year are Christine Smith and Michael Kauffman, Businesses of the Year: Bob’s Diner and Payne’s Cranes, the Business of Distinction: VIP Payroll and Tax Services & the Service Organization of the Year is the Bainbridge Fire Department.
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More American Red Cross Blood drives are being held today, the 1st at 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Walton O’Neil High School, another from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the Stamford Central School, another from 3 pm. – 7 pm., at the Laurens High School, Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, by calling 1-800- red cross or using the blood donor app.
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