P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-3-23
36 year old Justin Baker of Sidney appeared in Delaware County Court Thursday, and was arraigned on a sealed indictment. The Indictment accuses Baker of possessing approximately $6,000.00 in fentanyl and methamphetamine with the intent to sell in the Village of Sidney on September 11th. Baker pleaded not guilty to the indictment & he was released from custody & was placed under the supervision of the Delaware County Probation Department, he could face up to 9 years in state prison if convicted on the top count.
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3 people are running for Town Supervisor in Guilford, as Supervisor George Senek is retiring. Republican & Conservative Gilda Ward told WCDO News that she has servied on the Town Board for several terms & is ready to becoem Guilford Town Supervisor:
(Gilda Ward 11-3-23)
Democrat Sue McIntyre said that her experiences at running the Delaware County Solid Waste Department for many years, lends itself to becoming Guilford Town Supervisor:
(Sue McIntyre 11-3-23)
Independent candidate Thomas Quiter is confined to a wheel chair, he told WCDO News that he is ready to give back to the town that has been good to him in his situation, and he wants to open up government based on his Libratarian beleifs:
(Thomas Quiter 11-3-23)
Election day is next Tuesday November 7th.
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The Alpha Brass Band will perform at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night, Jericho Arts Council Spokesman Phil wade told WCDO News that the is the 1st appearance of a band playing this genre of jazz:
(Phil Wade 11-3-23)
Wade said that features in the Gallery is Collages & Clocks, a 1 of a kind display, Tickets are available at the door, or reserve tickets by calling 607-288-3882, more information is availabel at Jerichoarts.com
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that they are receiving many items used in this year’s World Series, won for the 1st time by the Texas Rangers. Artifacts donated by the Rangers include a Cap worn by manager Bruce Bochy; a Batting helmet worn by World Series MVP Corey Seager, & the glove worn by Pitcher Josh Sborz, & the Bat used by Adolis García in Game 1 when he hit the game-winning home run, Items donated by the Arizona Diamondbacks will include a Bat used by Ketel Marte when he extended his postseason hitting streak to a record 20 games. The items will be featured in the Autumn Glory exhibit, which will be on display through the 2024 Postseason at the hall of Fame in Cooperstown
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SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW YORK will host the BINGHAMTON POLAR PLUNGE tomorrow at Chenango Valley State Park. Attendees from across New York State will gather to raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics New York athletes in the Southern Tier Region. The Polar Plunge registration begins at 10:00 am & the plunge begins at 12:00 Noon
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-3-23
The Bainbridge & Afton Girl Scouts are holding their bi-annual Community Giveaway Days November 3rd & 4th at the Greenlawn Elementary school in Bainbridge, spokesperson Jessica Chambers explains:
(Jessica Chambers 10-23-23)
More information is available by Email to jjchambers@frontiernet.net, or call 267-2378.
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Lambrecht Auction will have a Grand Opening Celebration at their new Sidney Facility, on Delaware Avenue Today, Owner Jared Lambrecht told WCDO News that the day has been also set up to raise money for the Sidney Emergency squad:
(Jared Lambrecht 10-30-23)
The New Lambrecht auction facility is in the Old K-Mart building at 171 Delaware Avenue, their website is laibids.com.
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A fundraiser for the Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park will be held the next 2 weekends at East Main Lanes in Sidney, Park President Doug Barnard comments:
(Doug Barnard 11-3-23)
More information is available at the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Facebook page or at their website at svmpa.org.
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3 more blood drives are scheduled locally today, 1 is being held at the O’Neill High School in Walton from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, another will be at the Laurens High School from 3:00 to 7:00 PM, and another will be held at the Stamford High School from 12:30 to 5:30 PM. Appointments can be made at the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at 1-800-RedCross or at redcrossblood.org..