The Sidney Village government has sent out a letter describing the ongoing process for renovating or rebuilding Sidney with the money that has been awarded to the village following the devastating floods of 2006 & 2011. Village Grants Administrator John Redente explains:
(John Redente 8-11-17)
Monday’s Zoning meeting will be open to the public.
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State Police announced that an Otsego County teen reported missing since July 28th, has been found. 16 year old Alyssa Jones was located Thursday in Oneonta. Jones was reported missing after she attended a Laurens Music festival July 28th & did not return home, the investigation is ongoing.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that $60.7 million in grants, in addition to interest-free and low-cost loans, have been approved by the State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board to support drinking water and wastewater projects across the state. The Town of Roxbury will get a $1 million low-interest loan for source, pumping, distribution, storage and treatment improvements, which includes new and upgraded controls, electrical systems, backup power and chemical feed systems; replacement of old valves, hydrants, undersized water mains and a new storage tank mixing system and rehabilitation of the storage tank.
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The Delaware County Historical Association in Delhi is looking for individuals to be extras in a movie the museum is filming Saturday at 2:00 PM, at the Fitches Bridge Church on Route 10 in Delhi. Anyone interested is asked to call the museum at 746-3849.
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The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds area voters wishing to vote in the September 12th Party Primary, that Friday, August 18th, is the last day to register in person at the Board of Elections or postmark a registration form for the Primary Election. Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us or call 832-5321.
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A benefit Dinner Dance will be held Saturday, to benefit the ongoing renovation efforts at the Major’s Inn of Gilbertsville. The Dinner Dance will be held at the Major’s Inn Saturday night starting at 6:00 PM, more information is available at 371-4030.
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The 5th Annual Joelyn Sines 5K Walk/Run will be held Saturday morning in Afton. The event will start at 9:00 AM; pre-registration is requested at townofafton.com or Nancyann05@yahoo.com. Money raised will benefit the Joelyn Sines nursing Scholarship, and the Afton Community Outreach program.
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August Art Camps through the Oneonta YMCA begin on Tuesday at Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta. There will be a different focus each week, for the 3 weeks of the programs for area children for those who have completed Kindergarten to those about to enter the 5th grade in the fall. More Information is available at 432-0010 or at oneontaymca.org.
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Norwich Police have arrested 2 people following an investigation of heroin sales. On Thursday, Norwich police arrested 34 year old Bryan Petry of Norwich for Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Nuisance, and 34 year old Tiffany Walsh of Norwich for Criminal Nuisance. Both were arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail, Petry’s bail is set at $10,000. Walsh’s bail is set at $5,000. They are scheduled to reappear in the Norwich City Court shortly.
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Chenango County Sherriff’s Department arrested 35 year old Misty Mojica of New Berlin for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after a traffic stop on State Route 12 in the Town of Norwich. Mojica is accused of possessing a controlled substance & items related to manufacturing methamphetamine were located within the vehicle. The investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are expected. Mojica faces action in Town of Norwich court at a later date.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 17 year old Jason Terkowski of Harpursville and 17 year old Kyle Grose of Harpursville for 2nd degree Burglary. Both are accused of unlawfully entering a residence in the Town of Colesville last month and stealing property, which has been recovered. Terkowski and Grose were arraigned in the Town of Colesville Court and released on their own recognizance to appear in court on a later date.
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A Red Cross blood drive will be held today in Oneonta, from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM, at the Elm Park Methodist Church, at 401 Chestnut Street. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced playoff tickets are on sale now. Fans can buy tickets at the NYSEG Stadium box office, online at bingrp.com, or by calling 722-FUNN.