Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a vacant property on Williams Road in the Town of Windsor for a report of suspicious vehicles and people on the property. Upon arrival, a deputy observed several vehicles attempting to leave, While attempting to approach a vehicle to identify and speak with it’s occupants, a 2nd vehicle driven by 17 year old Levi Wormuth of Hancock attempted to drive around the deputy, his flashlight and hand got caught in an open side window of the vehicle and he was dragged a short distance before freeing himself. Wormuth continued to drive away from the scene even after being ordered to stop; another Deputy stopped him. Wormuth was charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration, Reckless Endangerment, Operating in violation of restrictions of a junior license, he was issued an appearance ticket for Windsor court at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 58-year-old Louis Brigandi Jr of Walton Wednesday, on charges of criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful possession of marijuana following a report of a suspicious fire on Wilderness Mountain Drive in the Town of Hamden. Deputies say Brigandi knowingly possessed a number of prescription pills without a prescription, possessed a quantity of marijuana, and possessed two firearms while having a status as a convicted felon. Brigandi was arraigned in Hamden Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $1,500 bail.
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The 21st Annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will be held on the streets of Downtown Norwich Saturday & Sunday. Over 400 teams have signed up for the annual 3 on 3 basketball tournaments, which draws thousands to downtown Norwich each year.
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Following the day’s games at the Gus Macker tournament in Norwich, the 11th annual Mustang Rally will be held at Matthews Ford in Norwich, spokesperson Kathy Breno explains:

(Kathy Breno 7-8-16)

Breno said that the Activities would begin at 6:00 PM; directions will be posted around Norwich, as part of Main Street will be closed due to the Macker Tournament.
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The American Red Cross is looking for more blood donations. A Blood drive will be held at the Main Street Baptist church at 333 Main Street in Oneonta tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Another Blood drive will be held at the American Legion in Oxford from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Appointments can be made through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at reccrossblood.org or at 1-800-Red cross.
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The Annual ‘ROCK IN THE PARK’ event will be held at the General Clinton Park in Bainbridge tomorrow, Organizer Jason Hall explains:

(Jason Hall 7-8-16)

Gates will open at 11:00 AM, proceeds will be donated to the Chenango SPCA.
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The 40th UNADILLA CARNIVAL OF SALES continues today & tomorrow, spokesperson Linda Bickos explains:

(Linda Bickos 7-8-16)

Vendors will be lined up along Main Street & in the Community House Grounds, & there will be Village Wide Yard Sales
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The Afton fair continues today & wraps up tomorrow, spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:

(Rhonda Barriger 7-8-16)

This year marks the 127th edition of the Afton Fair, which wraps up tomorrow night at the fairgrounds.
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Fabulous Friday returns to Downtown Oneonta Tonight, featuring National Touring act Buffalo & Brandy in the Muller Plaza from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be a meatball contest, face painting, Italian ice and strawberry shortcake at the Oneonta History Center. If it rains, the event will be moved to Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street.
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Delaware County DPW will begin oil & stone operations in the northern sections of the county Monday. Work will begin on County Route 9 & will continue on county routes 29, 30, 33, 12 & 10, work will then move south to routes 4, 27, 47, 20 & 67. The project is expected to take about 3 weeks to complete.
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