20 dogs were removed this week by the Delaware County Sheriff’s department in the town of Franklin from deplorable conditions, the dogs have been taken to area shelters, Erin Insinga of the Delaware Valley Humane Society explains:

(Erin Insinga 2-7-20)

The Delaware County Sheriff’s department investigation is ongoing & charges may be forthcoming.

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Today’s Wintery mix of precipitation should be wounding down soon, area Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 2-7-20)

We will have the full forecast at the end of this news cast.

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“Galumpha: The Beethoven Project” comes to Norwich later this month as Part of the Binghamton Philharmonic’s yearlong celebration of Beethoven’s 250th Birthday.  Galumpha President & Director Andy Horowitz explained to WCDO News how it all came about:

(Andy Horowitz 2-7-20)

“Galumpha: The Beethoven Project” is also helping to raise funds for the Chenango Arts Council & the Norwich Theater Company, it  will take place  at 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 22nd at the Martin W. Kappel Theater at 27 West Main Street in Norwich. Tickets are $20, at chenangoarts.org or by calling 336-ARTS.

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Special Olympics New York and Glens Falls officials today announced the return of State Fall Games, which is expected to draw nearly 1,300 athletes, coaches, and families from throughout the state to Glens Falls this October to compete in seven fall sports: bocce, cycling, golf, equestrian, soccer, softball, and cross-country running.  State Fall Games was eliminated from the Special Olympics New York budget five years ago due to financial constraints,  The return of State Fall Games was announced today at a press conference at City Hall. The Games will be held Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24 at sporting venues throughout the Glens Falls and Queensbury area.

Volunteers for the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Brooks’ BBQ Chicken Dinner today at Christ Episcopal Church, with proceeds going to the shelter. The dinner will be part of Cooperstown Winter Carnival 2020, will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the church Parish Hall at 69 Fair Street. 

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next First Friday networking Breakfast this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Belleayre Mountain and Ski Center in Highmount.  The featured speaker for the event is State Senator James Seward.

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The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York will kick off the 15th Annual Firefighter Winter Games in Cortland this weekend, at the Greek Peak Mountain Resort, volunteer firefighters from across the State, dressed in full turnout gear, will participate in a variety of winter events and races throughout the weekend, more information is available at fasny.com