P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-28-23
Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 45 year old Timothy Bennett of Walton, pleaded guilty to Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated by alcohol and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle, Wednesday. Bennet crashed his car in January on State Highway 10, in the Town of Walton. The investigation revealed that the Bennet was intoxicated by alcohol and had a BAC of .18 & had a suspended driver’s license, he was sentenced to a 3-year term of probation supervision, he must complete the impaired driver program and a victim impact panel, undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation, & he must install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle he owns, his license was revoked for a minimum of 1 year, and he was ordered to pay over $1600 in fines and surcharges.
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This Sunday & Sunday May 7th will be the 1st “Gilbertsville Hullabaloo” with a variety of sales & activities planned, according to co-organizer Tracie Owen Martinetti:
(Tracie Owen Martinetti 4-28-23)
Martinetti & Gina Gardner have organized the event, which they hope to make into an annual tradition, The event will take place from 10 am. to 3 pm. inside 5 Commercial Street, the site of the former Gilbertsville Value Way and bookstore. All money received for vendor fees will be remitted to Gilbertsville’s Village Improvement Society.
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On Friday July 7th at the Afton Fairgrounds, there will be a tribute to local 1st responders for their contributions to their communities, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 4-28-23)
Potter said that tickets are only $10 per person, 12 & under will get in free, the tickets can be purchased at BrownPaperTickets.com.
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The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 30th “Tree City USA” and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, at 9 am. at the LaFayette Park bandstand. Plans include a proclamation, Tree City USA flag and plaque presentation, and a giveaway of seedling trees and shrubs.
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The 26th Annual Norwich Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns to Norwich, on July 8 & 9, Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that registration will continue for several more weeks & they need volunteers & referees:
(Tom Revoir 4-28-23)
Teams can Register at macker.com, and interested parties who can referee can contact Tom Revoir at 336-9622 extension 29.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-28-23
Governor Hochul announced an agreement on a 220 Billion Dollar State Budget, including a resolution on the bail reform issue:
(Hochul 4-28-23)
The budget also includes funds for mental health issues, education, hospitals, clean water & housing among many other initiatives.
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The Unadilla & Bainbridge Fire Departments will hold their annual Open House & recruitment effort Tomorrow, according to Bainbridge Fire Department spokesman Roger Barnhart:
(Roger Barnhart 4-28-23)
More information about Saturday activities can be obtained at 607-349-5101, or by calling the Bainbridge or Unadilla Fire Departments.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Alyssa Hutchinson on an outstanding warrant and they are asking the residents of Broome County for assistance. Hutchinson was last known to frequent the School Street area of Susquehanna Pennsylvania, she is described as a white female, 5’6″, 250 pounds, with brown hair & brown eyes, Anyone with information can submit tips at gobroomecounty.com or call (607) 778-1196.
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The Chenango County Community Baby Shower will be held later today at the Norwich YMCA as part of the Y’s Family Healthy Kids Day. The event will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 for new or expecting parents, with a variety of agencies & vendors to answer their questions, More information is available at 772-0517.
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New York Mets pitcher and three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander will make a rehab start Friday with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies at Mirabito Stadium against the Akron RubberDucks at 1:00 PM. Gates will open at 11:30 AM. Fans can purchase tickets to Friday’s game by visiting BINGRP.com, calling 607-722-3866, or in person at the Mirabito Stadium Box Office.
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The Pink Floyd Tribute Band “Dark Sarcasm” will appear at the Foothills Performing Arts Center Saturday night, spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 4-28-23)
Doyle said that tickets are available online at foothillspac.org, more information is available at (607) 431-2080.
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