P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-11-22
Another Winter Storm is expected to hit the region tomorrow, local meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO news what might happen:
(Townsend 3-11-22)
The National weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning in effect overnight tonight into Saturday evening.
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The Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Scott Mawhiney of Deposit filed an application in State Supreme Court requesting bail while he appeals his recent conviction in Broome County Court. Mawhiney was found guilty for attempted murder of a police officer & was sentenced to 30 years in prison, for shooting State Trooper Ryan Thorp in June of 2021, after Trooper Thorp responded to the report of a domestic dispute. The motion was argued before New York State Supreme Court Judge, who denied Mawhiney’s request. Mawhiney will remain in prison.
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Several Fire Departments responded to the report of a fire at the Town of Windsor barn Thursday afternoon. The investigation revealed that the fire started in the bay area of a garage, with fire damage to the entire garage itself with most of the damage occurring in the bay area. Windsor, West Windsor, Harpursville, West Colesville, 5 Mile Point, Deposit fire departments responded, no injuries were reported.
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As New Yorkers prepare to set their clocks forward one hour on Sunday, for Daylight Saving Time, the Firefighters Association of the State of New York is urging everyone to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. New York State currently leads the nation in home fire deaths in 2022, with 51 deaths & the the Firefighters Association reminds people to Test alarms at least once a month, If you have an alarm with a removable battery, be sure to check the batteries every six months, and change the batteries every year. Families should also develop and practice a home fire escape plan. For more information, go to fasny.com.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office announced Modified visitation procedures for inmate visitation beginning on Saturday, March 12th. Visitors are encouraged to make an appointment for visitation by calling 607-337-1967, Monday through Friday during normal lobby hours. Visitation will be on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY, 2 visitors will be allowed per inmate, for 1 hour. All visitors and inmates will be required to wear a face mask in the facility.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for their annual Citizen & Business of the Years awards, Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(TERI SCHUNK 3-11-22)
Schunk said that Nomination forms need to be submitted by the end of next week., the awards will be announced in April & the winners will be honored at the Sidney Chamber’s annual dinner in June.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-11-22
Sidney Police Department responded to a domestic dispute Tuesday, police arrested 38 year old Roberto Rincon of Sidney for Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, Rincon was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where he was released on his own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date.
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Late Wednesday Night into early Thursday Morning, State Troopers and members from the State DOT assisted with the closure of State Route 17 west between exits 67 and 66 to remove a large piece of machinery. Back on February 25th, a tractor trailer, which was not permitted properly, was pulling a large piece of machinery when it suffered a mechanical failure during transport. The weight of the machinery was too heavy to move and a crane from Rogers Industrial & Crane Specialists was brought in to move the load off the first trailer and onto another properly permitted trailer.
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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today at the Bainbridge-Guilford High School from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. To Donate, register by calling 1-800 RED CROSS.
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The Town of Sidney will hold an After Hours Open House today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Town Of Sidney Office Building at 44 Grand Street. Refreshments & tours of the facility will be offered, including the new DMV office.
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Norwich Theater Company presents “Boeing, Boeing” in the Martin W. Kappel Theater, tonight & Saturday Night at 7 pm and Sunday at 2:00 PM. Mary Beth Miller of the Chenango Arts Council explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 3-11-22)
Tickets are available at norwichtheatercompany.org or at Chenango Arts Council’s offices at 27 West Main Street, Norwich. More information is available at 607-336-2787 or email info@chenangoarts.org.
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