P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-25-22
Law Enforcement agencies are investigating a 1 vehicle accident early Thursday morning in Vestal at Clayton Avenue and Lagrange Street. The initial report suggests that the vehicle left the roadway & struck a fence, 18-year-old Kadin Abdullah of Vestal was a passenger in the vehicle & he was pronounced dead at the scene, the investigation is continuing.
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The Norwich Parade of Lights will be held Saturday night along Broad Street starting at 6:00 PM. Chobani will be giving away some of their products again this year, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be set up in their igloo in East Park after the parade.
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A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today until 6:00 PM at the Elm Park Church, at 401 Chestnut Street. Appointments can be scheduled with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Norwich Theater Company will present Elf The Musical, at the Martin W. Kappel Theater December 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Tickets can be purchased at norwichtheatercompany.com, Service Pharmacy and Chenango Arts Council, 27 West Main Street, Norwich. More information is available at 607-336-2787.
A.M. NEWS Friday 11-25-22
26 year old Kout Akol of Binghamton was convicted for 1st degree manslaughter, criminal possession of a weapon, tampering with physical evidence & endangering the welfare of a child, in Broome County Court Wednesday. Akol was arrested on July 3rd of 2021 for the stabbing death of 27 year old Takecia Mitchell in her Binghamton apartment. Akol faces up to 25 years in prison, he will be sentenced on February 23rd.
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services has reversed its eligibility criteria for Critical Access Hospital status. The program allows rural healthcare providers to receive federal reimbursements to help ensure they are able to service patients. The rule reversal is expected to go into effect January 1st.
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4 Towns Forward communities will be participating in Small Business Saturday events tomorrow, spokesperson Teri Schunk told WCDO News about the Sidney, Bainbridge & Afton events:
(Teri Schunk 11-25-22)
Unadilla will hold their Community Christmas celebration on Saturday with a wide range of activities, Spokesperson Linda Bickos explains:
(Linda Bickos 11-25-22)
More information is available at the 4 Towns forward Facebook page.
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The Jericho Arts Council Will Have An Artisan Holiday Gift Market with items made by local artists, Rachel Hares explains:
(Rachel Hares 11-25-22)
The event starts today through Sunday from 10 A.M. TO 4 P.M. at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, more information is available at jerichoarts.com.
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Commerce Chenango announced that their 2nd annual “Lights Camera Auction” will be held Saturday November 26th through Thursday December 2nd, more information is available at 334-1402.
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