52 year old Michael Slack of Otego has been charged with making a terroristic threat, Menacing, criminal possession of a weapon, & Harassment, following the report of a domestic dispute Tuesday. Slack is accused of making terroristic threats about government officials, & threatening a victim with a rifle; he was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $25,000 cash or $50,000 bond.
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The City of Oneonta Department of Public Service announced this year’s schedule for curbside residential brush and yard waste pick-up. Those living in wards 1-4 will be have their yard waste picked up on Monday April 16th, those in wards 5-8 will be picked up the following Monday, April 23rd. Residents should have brush and yard waste out no sooner than the weekend before the scheduled pick-up to prevent possible code violation. Brush pick up will continue through the end of November.
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State Police released more details about the death of Whitesboro Police Officer Kevin Crossley, who was killed Wednesday night when his patrol car collided with a pickup truck driven by 26-year old Nicole Moshier-Harris of Whitesboro. Investigators reported that there is no indication that drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash. Officer Crossley was a full-time member of the Whitesboro Police Department for 7 years, he was 34 years old.
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The Delaware County Historical Association will feature Kurt Reigel, who owns & is restoring the Andrew Mann Inn on State Route 7 Riverside Sidney. The presentation will begin at 2:00 pm Saturday regarding the building that was built in 1787; it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. There is no admission fee for this event, more information, is available at 746-3849.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their 2018 Job Fair Saturday, at the Fox Care Center from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Area Employers are seeking employees to fill a variety of positions, who can start immediately.
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The Color Run will be held in Binghamton Sunday, at SUNY BROOME. The event will benefit Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier, check in begins at 7:30 AM; the run begins at 10:30 AM.
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Howie Hawkins of Syracuse announced today that he is running for Governor to demand more progressive reforms and system change. Hawkins finished 3rd in the 2014 Gubernatorial race. His 184,419 votes moved the Green Party up to the 4th line among ballot qualified parties.
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Afton’s 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off Challenge will be held tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The event will be held at the Afton Town Hall, proceeds will benefit the Afton Community Park Fund.
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The 20th annual SADD “Strides for Safety” 5K will be held Sunday in Oneonta. Students will run, or walk from upper East Street to the Oneonta High School, money raised will go to facilitate activities that promote drug- and alcohol-free lifestyles, for teenagers.
State Police CNET arrested 36 year old Matthew Mazepa of Harpursville, in the City of Binghamton on active felony bench warrants from Chenango County Court. Mazepa was found to be in possession of an assault rifle, crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, marihuana, ammunition and drug paraphernalia. Mazepa was charged with Criminal Possession Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Tampering with physical evidence, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia & Resisting Arrest, he was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.
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State Police arrested a 21-year-old man following a domestic incident. Joshua Backus of Greene was charged with 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Possession of a Stimulant, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 4 counts of Menacing and Harassment and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Troopers were called to a residence in the Town of Oxford to investigate a domestic dispute; Backus pushed 2 subjects and threatened them with a hammer, pointed a gun at them and attempted to hit them with his vehicle. Troopers observed Backus drive by the residence, he was arrested, arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $40,000 cash bail or $80,000 bond pending Grand Jury action on April 18th.
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Erin Collier of Cooperstown, who is a candidate for Congress in New York’s 19th district, announced today that she has qualified to be on the ballot for the Democratic Primary on June 26th. Collier’s campaign filed over 2,700 signatures in support of her candidacy with the State Board of Elections, more than double the required number of signatures.
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The SUNY Oneonta Fights Cancer Club will hold the OH Fight Walk this evening from 6:00 pm until midnight at the Alumni Field House. Participants will walk around the Field House to raise awareness of and money for local families battling cancer. Registrations are available at suny.oneonta.edu.
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The St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Parish Nurse Committee and the Sidney Area Youth Advocate Program will present the documentary “Chasing The Dragon” on Saturday, April 14th at 2:00 PM. Organizer Ronnie Haag told WCDO News that the documentary focuses on the addiction stories of young people addicted to opioids:
(Ronnie Haag 4-13-18)
the content is considered acceptable for youths in Middle School and up, refreshments & a discussion will follow.
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The Out Of The Woodwork Players & the Jericho Arts council present “THE WEDDING SINGER” tonight, Saturday & Sunday at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater. Cast member Will Drew Explains:
(Will Drew 4-13-18)
The musical is based on the Adam Sandler Movie of the same name; tickets can be purchased at BrownPaperTickets.com.
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