46-year-old Cindy Fortner pleaded guilty to 2 counts of 4th degree conspiracy, in connection to the kidnapping of her teen daughters. Shaeleen and Kylea Fortner were abducted in April 2015 while they were living with foster parents, they were found at the home of Amanda Hellman of Vestal, who has already pleaded guilty to kidnapping charges. Cindy Fortner will be sentenced on September 20th.
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State Police arrested 56-year-old Karolyn White of Norwich, for Felony Aggravated DWI, with a BAC result of .24%, 3 times the legal limit. White was arrested following the report of a vehicle driving erratically in the Town of Oneonta. White was arraigned and remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of bail.
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Binghamton Police are investigating a possible homicide, after the body of a man was found outside of 204 Oak Street Thursday morning. A ‘suspicious death’ in the city of Binghamton is now being investigated as a homicide. Today, Binghamton Police identified the victim as 44-year-old Walter Slater of Binghamton, anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton Police detectives at 722-7080. Tipsters may remain anonymous.
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An all day event has been planned again this year for July 4th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. Organizer Terry Potter told WCDO News about this year’s “Fireworks Over The Fairgrounds”:
(Terry Potter 7-1-16)
Potter said that the gates would open at 8:30 AM at the Fairgrounds in Norwich on Monday.
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A number of Independence Day themed events are being held around the state this 4th of July weekend. A list of events can be found online at nysparks.com/events.
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With only a week to go, volunteer “GusBusters” are still needed for the annual Gus Macker 3 on 3-basketball tournament in Norwich July 9th & 10th. Organizer Tom Revoir explains:
(Tom Revoir 7-1-16)
Revoir said that those interested in volunteering could stop at the Norwich YMCA or call him there at 336-9622, extension 29.
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Sidney Village Officials & architects held a forum & open house for the community at the SIdney Library last night, to get input on preliminary plans to turn Main Street into a “Green Street” with an underground reservoir, new sidewalks, trees and increased lighting. Mayor Andy Matviak said that this project goes forward first, because the funding is available first:
(Andy Matviak 7-1-16)
Matviak said that other previously announced plans following the 2 floods are continuing to go forward, with different funding sources. Another meeting on the Main Street project will be held in the fall.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Friday, July 1, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 5, in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence Day holiday weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
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Singer Pat Benatar and her guitarist husband Neil Geraldo will perform at the annual Catskill area Hospice annual fundraising concert in Oneonta tonight. Gates ill open at 5:00 PM, at the 6th Ward Booster Club Field on Scrambling Avenue in Oneonta, more information is available at 432-6773.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that advance ticket sales for the 2016 Great New York State Fair go on sale today, online at etix.com, and in stores statewide. Advance sale tickets will offer fairgoers 40% savings on admission prices during any of the 12 days of the Fair and additional discounted prices for Wade Shows Midway rides.
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