State Police at Troop C in Sidney announced that a 5-year-old and her dog, who were reported missing in the town of Franklin, were located safe & sound this afternoon at about 1:15 PM.  State Police Aviation was able to spot Destiny & her dog in a tall grassy area and direct troopers and emergency personnel to her location.  Police and several other agencies were dispatched this morning to the area of Grange Hall Road and State Route 28 in the town of Franklin.  State Police said that Destiny and her puppy were located several hundred yards from the area where they were reported missing. 

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies and members of the Delhi Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded to a 911 report of a serious personal injury motorcycle accident on State Highway 10, near Betts Hill Road, in the Town of Delhi.  The Investigation revealed that 46 year-old Daniel Quackenbush of Delhi was traveling south on State Highway 10 when he lost control of his motorcycle which ran off the southbound road shoulder before striking an embankment and rolling over in the ditch,  ejecting Quackenbush,  who sustained serious injuries.  Quackenbush was taken to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi where he later succumbed to his injuries.  Deputies believe alcohol use contributed to the cause of the accident.

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New York’s “Red Flag” bill goes into effect tomorrow.  The bill allows for Law enforcement, district attorneys, school officials and family members to request a confiscation of firearms from an individual who has been deemed a threat to themselves or others.  The bill would also prohibit people who are at high risk of using a firearm to hurt themselves or others to purchase weapons.

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Chenango Arts Council announced their 2019-2020 line-up of shows coming to the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, Chenango Arts Council CEO Alecia O’Neill explains:

(Alecia O’Neill 8-23-19)

Tickets will be available at 336-ARTS, Chenango Arts.Org or at the Box Office at 27 West Main Street in Norwich.

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The State Comptroller’s office audited the City of Norwich Emergency Medical Services Billing practices, they discovered that the EMS Department did not bill for 614 incidents resulting in $417,600 of unbilled medical services and inaccurately billed 9 incidents totaling $8,300; this equates to approximately $200,000 in lost revenue at the current rate of collection.  The EMS Department had 903 unserviceable incidents resulting in approximately $400,000 in unrecoverable costs.  Norwich City officials disagreed with some of the audit’s findings, but indicated they have initiated corrective action.

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The City of Oneonta announced that there will be a special meeting of the Common Council on Monday, August 26, 2019 at 5:30pm.  The purpose of the meeting will be for the discussion & approval of a bond resolution and discussion concerning Common Council guidelines for the City staff’s preparation of the City’s 2020 budget.

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Chenango United Way is looking for teams for their annual Golf Tournament on September 27th at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich.   More information is available at 334-8815.

The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a public celebration tomorrow at 5088 State Highway 28, Cooperstown marking the groundbreaking of the future site of its planned animal shelter and adjoining campus.  The reception is free and open to the public, it will kick off at 12:00 noon with a groundbreaking ceremony and run until 2 p.m. 

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55 farms will welcome visitors during the 7th Annual Family Farm Day Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at local farms throughout Schoharie, Otsego, and Delaware Counties.   Complete information about all participating farms can be found in the 2019 Farm Guide, available online at familyfarmday.org.

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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce and 6ZERO7 Ads have teamed up for Afton Sidewalk Day on Saturday.  There will be over 40 vendors plus musicians at 3 locations, plus the All-Wheels Cruise-In & Cruise-Out,  from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm,  more information is available at aftonsidewalkday.com. 

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Old Franklin Day will be held Saturday, with the Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce coordinating activities and preparing a map of events.  Scheduled activities include lawn sales, a library book sale, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church pies, the Franklin Train and Community Museum, music in the park, antique stores, numerous food venues, Doodle Bugs. Old Franklin Day runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

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