P.M. NEWS Friday 5-31-24

State Police were dispatched last Wednesday to an accident involving a UTV in the town of Smithville. An investigation revealed that a UTV was on Waldon Road in the town of Smithville when the operator; 52 year old William Williams of Greene lost control, left the roadway, struck a tree and the UTV came to rest on its side. Williams did not survive, the unidentified 24-year-old passenger was transported to Wilson Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is on-going.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21 year old Nicholas Harrington on 4 active warrants and an additional open case. On May 29, Harrington was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Detectives Division, there were warrants for Forgery, for being the operator of a vehicle in an accident, for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Grand Larceny, and for a stolen vehicle, he was taken into custody in the Town of Pitcher, he was arraigned & was released on his own recognizance pending future court action.

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The Chenango County Health Department announced that raccoon located on County Route 10 in the Hamlet of Preston was tested on May 30, 2024, by the NYS Wadsworth Laboratory and was found to have rabies. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to take the following precautions: Contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s, or the Chenango County Health Department to report animals which are behaving strangely or aggressively. (607) 337-1673

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The Heavy Metal Haul-Out Fundraiser by Waste Recovery Enterprises of Sidney, for the Delaware Valley Humane Society has been extended beyond today’s initial deadline, Humane Society Director Erin Insinga explains:

(Erin Insinga 5-31-24)

So far, 4 bins of scrap metal have been turned in this month, people can bring their unwanted metal to the bin at Valley View Road in Sidney until that last bin is full, Sean LaRose will present the donation check to Delaware Valley Humane Society in the near future.

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Commerce Chenango is hosting a Pickleball Tournament on East Main Street in Norwich Saturday from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Sign-in will be at the Norwich Firehouse 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Interested participants can Register and pay on Commerce Chenango website: commercechenango.com, more information is available at 607.334.1400

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Jericho Arts Council presents the George Lesh Memorial Scholarship Concert this weekend, The event will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Sunday, @ 2:00 PM. Call for Reservations and more Information at 607-288-3882.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-31-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62 year old Michael Kirby of Delhi, after a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Town of Walton Court, and the Town of Deposit Court. Deputies responded to reports of Domestic Disputes 3 times in May where Kirby violated an order of protection & had subjected the victim to physical contact. Kirby was charged with Aggravated Harassment, Criminal Contempt, Reckless endangerment & on the arrest warrants, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail or $50,000 secured bond.

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A nurse who recently began working at the Broome County Correctional Facility has been charged after an investigation found she had stolen 8 pain pills earlier this week. 31 year old Meghan Manning of Troy, PA reported to her superiors that 8 pills with Codeine had gone missing from the Correctional Facility Pharmacy Room. Manning was charged with Falsifying business Records, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Petty Larceny, Manning was processed and given an appearance ticket to appear at the Town of Dickinson court, her employment with PrimeCare Medical has been terminated.

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A fundraiser is scheduled Saturday at the Sidney American Legion on Union Street, for 5 year old Rowan DeCocker of Bainbridge, who is battling Brain Cancer, co-organizer Brenda Flowers explains:

(Brenda Flowers 5-31-24)

Flowers said that Rowan began Chemotherapy in October, money raised will help with the families medical expenses. Just announced today, one of the Raffles tomorrow will be for a chance to win an American Cocker Spaniel Puppy.

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American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held locally today, 1 from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Charlotte Valley Central School, State Highway 23 in Davenport. 2 Blood Drives will be held in Oneonta, one from 11:30 am. – 4:30 pm., at the Neonatal Elks Lodge on Chestnut Street, another from 1 pm. – 6 pm., at the Quality Inn, on State Highway 23, Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. 

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