Corey Weidman of Norwich pleaded guilty this week in federal court on a variety of drug charges stemming from his arrest in Norwich in December of last year. The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office raided Weidman’s apartment after a 2-month investigation, officers seized Crystal Meth, Cocaine, marijuana, LSD, suboxone, a loaded handgun and more than $35,000 in cash. Weidman will be sentenced on November 25th.
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State Police have reported that a 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a homicide in the town of Cobleskill. Police responded to a residence at 435 Lamont District Road in Cobleskill and found the 50-year-old unidentified male victim with a fatal gunshot wound to the back of the head. A 17-year-old has been remanded to the Schoharie County Jail and is currently charged with Assault, Criminal Use of a Firearm, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Additional charges may be pending. The incident remains under investigation.
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The State Public Service Commission approved an agreement with Charter Communications/ Spectrum, to resolve disputes over the Commission’s network expansion condition that was contained in the Commission’s approval of the company’s merger with Time Warner Cable in 2016. Under the terms of the agreement, Charter will expand its network to provide high-speed broadband service to 145,000 residences and businesses entirely in Upstate New York and will pay an additional $12 million to expand broadband service to additional premises.
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The annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball Tournament will be held this weekend on the streets of Norwich; Organizer Tom Revoir said that they could still use a few more people to volunteer for the event:
(Tom Revoir 7-12-19)
Revoir said that about 340 teams are participating in the tournament this weekend.
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Catholic Charities in Sidney is once again offering free backpacks to local children in need for the 2019-202 school year, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 7-12-19)
McKnight said that the deadline to apply is August 12th, also donations of school supplies will be accepted, and more information is available by calling the Sidney Office at 604-4071.
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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce is holding their inaugural Sunday Summer Concert Series, at various locations around Afton through September 8th, Chamber Vice President Melissa Matthews explains:
(Melissa Matthews 7-12-19)
More information about the Sunday Summer Concert series in Afton can be found at gaacoc.com.
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The “Help After Loss” nonprofit group, which is also known as HALos, announced that they are purchasing the former Afton Great American building. HALos purchased the building at an auction in June, closing is anticipated in late July or August, plans call for some of the space to be used by HALos, and additional space can be rented out to interested businesses following renovations. Donations like building supplies, paints, or gift certificates will be accepted, more information is available at 639-4256 or 240-1550 or by email at HALosOrg@aol.com. or online at helpafterloss.com
The Sidney Town Board received a petition at Thursday’s meeting from Muddy Rivers farm Brewery Owners Dustin & Jared Wood, in favor of changing the zoning laws to allow the business to continue at their current site on the Back River Road at Tryon’s Corners, past a July 25th deadline. Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford Told WCDO News about potential Town zoning Board & Subsequent Town Board Action on Muddy Rivers:
(Gene Pigford 7-12-19)
Pigford said that the final actions my take beyond the July 25th deadline, he does not anticipate the business will close at that time.
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Delaware County Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter has taken an indefinitely leave of absence from that position. No timetable was announced for the commissioner’s return, or reason for the leave of absence.
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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Baptist Church in Oneonta tomorrow at 333 Main Street. All Blood Types are needed, the Blood Drive will be held from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on December 31 will be capped at 2% for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. The tax cap limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with some exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap.
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The 43rd Annual Carnival of Sales will be held tomorrow throughout the village of Unadilla, Chamber of Commerce Spokesperson Jackie Carey explains:
(Jackie Carey 7-12-19)
The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, More information is available at the Unadilla Chamber web site: unadillachamberofcommerce.org
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Delhi Telephone Company representatives will be in Sidney Center tomorrow as they continue to expand broadband services locally, with High Speed Internet, Cable TV including HD & DVR & phone services. Jason Miller of DTC comments:
(Jason Miller 7-12-19)
Miller said that the Meet & Greet with the Sidney Center Fire Department tomorrow will run from 11:00 to 2:00 PM.
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The Sidney Central School District will be holding a special Board of Education meeting today, at 4:30pm in the high school library. This meeting is open to the public.