P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-23-24
Craig Ross Jr. pleaded guilty Wednesday to 1st-degree kidnapping and predatory sexual assault of a child, according to the Saratoga County district attorney, and faces 47 years to life in prison. Ross abducted 9 year old Charlotte Sena on September 30th from Moreau Lake State Park, as she was riding her bicycle while picnicking with her family, she disappeared and a search led to Ross 2 days later when state police troopers and an FBI SWAT team stormed a camper Ross was staying in. Rescuers found the girl alive in a cabinet. The guilty plea comes prior to a trial that was scheduled in April, Ross will be sentenced on April 17.
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The Coventry Fire Department EMS is looking to add to their numbers, they will hold a basic Life Support class tomorrow, Spokesman Kyle Button Explains:
(Kyle Button 2-23-24)
More information is available at coventryems.org or by calling 607-656-4060.
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Tri Town Theatre will perform the Tony award winning comedy, GOD OF CARNAGE, starting tonight in Sidney, George Wells of Tri-Town Theater told WCDO about this 2009 comedy:
(George Wells 2-15-24)
Tickets for TriTown Theatre’s production of “God Of Carnage” are on sale at TritownTheatre.com and will also be available at the door. The Shows are tonight & tomorrow night at 7:30PM and a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM at the Sidney High School auditorium, more information is also available on their Facebook page.
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The Sidney United Way will be holding a fundraiser in Sidney this Sunday at Awestruck Ciders, spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 2-23-24)
The event will run from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Awestruck in Sidney Industrial Park.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-23-24
The case of Ganesh “Remy” Ramsaran of New Berlin will go national tonight on NBC’s Dateline. Ramsaran pleaded guilty last year to a reduced charge of Manslaughter fro the 2012 killing of his wife Jennifer Ramsaran. NBC Dateline will devote 2 hours of airtime to the the case entitled “The Perfect Life,” at 9:00 PM, More information and a preview for the episode can be found at nbcnews.com.
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Karim Dobson of Johnson City pleaded guilty as a second felony offender to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Broome County Court. On October 17, Dobson was found in possession of more than 4 ounces of fentanyl following a traffic stop on I-81 in the Town of Kirkwood. Dobson admitted to possession with the intent to sell, he is due back for sentencing on May 12, where he is expected to be sentenced to 6 years in State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision.
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The Jericho Arts Council present the Country Gentlemen Tribute Band Saturday Night in the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, spokesman Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 2-23-24)
Wade said that in the Gallery will be the works of Colette Aimee, tickets for the concert can be reserved by calling 607-288-3882.
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A Red Cross Blood drive is being held in Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn, on State Route 23. Appointments to give blood can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Local Photographer Ron Sager will have an exhibit & discussion of his photography at the Sidney Library Saturday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, he told WCDO News about this exhibit:
(Ron Sager 2-23-24)
Sager will have another exhibit on March 2 at the 246 Main Street in Unadilla, with an exhibit & discussion specifically about Unadilla.
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