P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-7-23
The Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held this weekend at the Norwich High School Campus, organizer Tom Revoir said that they still have a last minute need for scorekeepers:
(Tom Revoir 7-7-23)
Those interested in score keeping should call the Norwich YMCA, again those numbers are 607-336-9622 extension 29 or extension 0.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that Scammers are impersonating Sheriff’s detectives and deputies in an effort to solicit money and gift cards from unsuspecting victims. Residents are reminded not to provide credit card or other payment information over the phone to anyone claiming to be law enforcement. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has received several new reports from residents who received phone calls from individuals pretending to be detectives or deputies of the BCSO. where the scammers claim that the Residents missed their court appearances and were threatened with warrants for arrest or thousands of dollars in fines. Residents are urged to terminate the call and not share any credit card information over the phone, no matter what the scammer says. if you receive a scam phone call, please contact the Sheriff’s Office at 607-778-1911.
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Assemblyman Joseph Angelino will unveil the signage for the newly named 1st Lieutenant Stephen Doane Bridge spanning the West Branch of the Delaware River in Walton, Doane’s actions saved the lives of his fellow soldiers at the cost of his own life. The unveiling will be at the Walton Veterans Plaza at 171 Delaware Street in Walton on Thursday, July 13th, at 11:00 am.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-7-23
Tonight, there will be a tribute to local 1st responders for their contributions to their communities, Afton Fair spokesperson Rhonda Barriger said that the Fair board was happy to work with Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment on this event:
(Rhonda Barriger 7-7-23)
Potter said that the 1st responders deserve this recognition for their service, especially after the last 3 difficult years during the pandemic:
(Terry Potter 4-28-23)
Tickets are $10 per person, 12 & under will get in free, the tickets can be purchased at BrownPaperTickets.com.
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The Village of Unadilla will return to their full-scale “CARNIVAL OF SALES” tomorrow, Unadilla Chamber of Commerce President Jackie Carey explains:
(Jackie Carey 7-7-23)
Carey said that this is the 1st Carnival of Sales with all of the activities scheduled, like they did prior to the COVID 19 pandemic, events run from 9:00 AM to 4 PM around the village of Unadilla.
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State Troopers that are trained as child car seat technicians will be conducting 2 events this weekend to check the safety of child safety seats. Troopers will be available at Glimmerglass State Park Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM & Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Chenango Fire Company at 86 Castle Creek Road, Binghamton. Appointments are not required but are suggested by calling 561-7604.
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The Cullman Child Development Center & The Sidney American Legion are teaming up for an educational event; The Buzz About Honey Bees, this Sunday at the Sidney American Legion, organizer Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 7-7-23)
Halbert said that they started the series 2 years ago, and they average about 375 in attendance at each event. Sunday’s event will be held from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested of 32 year old Darin Wignall of Binghamton, On the morning of June 29th, Deputies initiated a traffic stop on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock, Wignall was found to have been operating a motor vehicle on a public highway while his driver’s license had been suspended 14 times. Wignall was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle & Uninspected Motor Vehicle, he was released with an appearance ticket for Town of Hancock Court at a later date.
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