4 people accused of participating in the murder of 53 year old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester in October, were arraigned in Otsego County Court.  15-year-old Anais Soto of Oneonta was granted a reduction in bail to $2500; she was released & was ordered to wear an ankle monitor.  Dylan Robinson, Alexander Borgreen & Nicolas Meridy were arraigned for 2nd degree Murder, 1st degree Burglary, and Attempted Robbery, Meridy is still being held without bail; Robinson and Borgreen’s are being held on $25,000 cash Bail or $50,000 Bond.

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Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester pleaded guilty to 4th degree Grand Larceny, for stealing about $33,000 from an elderly couple that she worked for as a caretaker.  Shulgay was sentenced to 12 weeks in jail and five years of probation, she has already complied with full restitution

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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant Wednesday in Binghamton; they arrested 32 year old Christopher Fox on a variety of Drug charges.  Officers seized 24 grams of Fentanyl, plus marijuana, drug packaging materials and approximately $ 7,400 in cash from suspected drug sales.  Fox was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending future court action

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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold a free Dinner this Saturday at 1:00 PM for area veterans, service members & their families, Reservations are requested at 265-3804 or 563-2175, last year, about 90 free meals were served at the Sidney Elks Lodge.

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The Franklin Railroad & Community Museum announced that they will raise money for Helios Care, with their Sports Memorabilia Auctions this month & Bids can be placed by calling 829-2692. The Museum on Main Street in Franklin will be open this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the winning auction bids will be announced on December 29th. 

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Sidney Center will have their annual “Holiday In The Hamlet” celebration Saturday starting at 5:15 with Santa Claus, the event will be held at the Sidney Center Fire station.

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The Chenango County Health Department will hold their last Rabies vaccination clinic tomorrow in Norwich.  The clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 AM at the Norwich Fire Station, More information is available at 337-1673.

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“Breakfast With Santa” will be hosted by the Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, it will be held at the Norwich VFW at 61 East Main Street in Norwich.

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Krystal Lee “The Country Sweetheart” has launched a campaign to collect toy donations to benefit the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program. 2 shows will be held to collect toy donations, the 1st at J&D’s Wagon Wheel tonight from 9:00 to 11:00 PM, the 2nd on Saturday at 4:00 PM at the Oneonta Holiday Parade, where Krystal will perform on Santa’s float. Drop Boxes for toys will be located at the Eighth Note Music Store, Transitions Boutique and the Amish Barn Company in Oneonta.

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Destination Oneonta will hold their 3rd Annual Day of Holiday Fun Saturday & Sunday.  Saturday celebrations include the Home for the Holidays Parade at 4:00 PM, followed by the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at 5:30pm on Main Street in Muller Plaza; Santa will meet with children at Santa’s Cottage.  On Sunday, there will be a Gingerbread Contest, the Festival of Trees & Holiday Cookie Swap, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street.

Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested 22 year old John Morton of Fayetteville, for the theft of a motor vehicle from the Village of Cooperstown on December 1st.  Police were called to Stewart’s following the complaint by a patron that when she returned to her car from inside the store, her vehicle was gone; she did leave the car unlocked with it running.   State Police located the vehicle on State Route 28 in Richfield Springs, Morton was charged with 3rd degree Grand Larceny, & 2 counts of Petty Larceny, he was arraigned & remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4,000 bond pending future court action.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade & visit with Santa Claus will be held to in Downtown Sidney, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 12-6-19)

Santa Claus will meet with the Children in Whitaker Way immediately following the parade on Main Street.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is holding a number of Holiday activities tomorrow, Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:

(June White 12-6-19)

Also, the Toys for Tots caravan of Tractor Trailers will arrive at General Clinton Park at about 1:20 PM Saturday.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next networking breakfast this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Feather & Stone Restaurant at 38 West Street in Walton.   The featured speaker is State Senator Jen Metzger.

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The Friends of Afton Parade Committee will hold the annual Afton Christmas Parade Saturday.  The Parade line-up will be at Corporate Park on Route 7 at 4:00 pm, the parade starts at 5:00pm & Santa will be in the NBT Bank after the parade. Food and hot beverages provided by the Chamber of Commerce and VFW, located inside the VFW. Community bonfire located in the First Baptist Church Parking lot after the parade. More information is available at 208-5005, or the “Friends of Afton” Facebook page.

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Hartwick College will host its First Year Seminar Symposium today 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Library at Yager Hall. The event, which is free and open to the public, will provide an opportunity for first-year students to show off their work, ranging from research about political change to displays of visual and performing arts. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be available for all participants and guests.