State Police are investigating a 1 car fatal motor vehicle accident on Hawleyton Road in the Town of Binghamton at approximately 3:20 AM Thursday. The investigation determined that a 2004 Lexus being operated by 34 year old Jemark Ballenger of Endicott, NY, failed to negotiate a left hand turn and exited the right side of the roadway striking a tree. Ballenger & passenger, Troy McIver of Johnson City, had to be extricated from the vehicle. McIver was pronounced deceased at the scene, Ballenger suffered a compound fracture to his right femur and a broken right arm, he was taken to Wilson Hospital, Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. The investigation is continuing and charges are pending.
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Tomorrow, The Greater Afton Area Chamber Dinner & Dance Fund Raiser will be held at the Silo Restaurant in Greene, from 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. More information is available at 343-0533, 765-6507 or 639-4100.
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Saturday is New Old Franklin Day, The Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce will be coordinating activities & a free map of events, businesses and lawn sales will be available. More Information is available at franklinny.org.
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32 year old Teddy Faison of Oneonta & was charged with 2nd degree assault for allegedly dragging an unconscious woman along a city street, police found the female victim in an apartment. Faison was apprehended, Police said that Faison is also a level 3 sexual offender, he will appear in Oneonta City Court on Monday for the assault charge & for violating the terms of his probation.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Town of Conklin for a report of a woman screaming and standing in the road. Deputies found a bloodied 19 year old woman crying in the road, she reported that she had been arguing with her boyfriend, 49 year old William Finnerty of Conklin, who drove at high rates of speed with her standing on the running boards, she jumped off as he allegedly accelerated. Finnerty was taken into custody without incident. & was charged with Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree, he was arraigned & was remanded to Broome County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail. An Order of Protection was also issued on the victim’s behalf. This investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending.
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State Police arrested 22-year-old Ryan MacPherson of Unadilla, for Menacing, Criminal Mischief, Resisting Arrest, Cruelty to an Animal, Harassment & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. This arrest occurred after troopers responded to an Otsego County 911 report of a dispute at a home on Lockwood Road in the Town of Unadilla. An investigation determined that during a physical dispute with his mother and sister, MacPherson assaulted them and the family pet dog, smashed items, & refused to comply with troopers, who shot MacPherson once with a Taser. MacPherson was arraigned at the Town of Unadilla Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $15,000 property bond.
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Governor Cuomo today announced a brand new mobile app and updated website for the Great New York State Fair, which will allow users to purchase tickets online, create a custom schedule with reminders for events throughout the day, and features a GPS-enabled map that allows visitors to know where they are on the fairgrounds. The mobile app is available at nysfair.org/app & is available for free in the Apple and Google Play marketplaces.
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the Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a truck vs. motorcycle accident on Sanitaria Springs Rd. in the Town of Colesville where a deputy responded and observed a motorcycle and its operator pinned underneath a Ford pick-up truck. The motorcycle operator was identified as Ralph Thorn of Johnson City, he was transported to Wilson Hospital. Investigators believe that the pick-up truck was operated by Matthew Briel of Kirkwood, he allegedly pulled out into the intersection after coming to a stop and did not see Thorn’s motorcycle, Thorn attempted to stop, lost control and went under Briel’s pick-up. Briel was ticketed for Failure to Yield the Right of Way at a Stop Sign.
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3 people were injured after their car went down an embankment Thursday afternoon on Doc Rich Road in the town of Franklin. The initial reports states that the unidentified driver lost control of the vehicle, it went down the embankment, & landed on its roof. Injured occupants were taken to Fox Hospital in Oneonta & the investigation is ongoing.
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Matthews Ford is hosting the 10th Annual Mustang Rally at 175 East Main Street in Norwich Saturday at 6pm. Matthews spokesperson Kathy Breno explains:

(Kathy Breno 6-26-15)

Admission is free & open to the public.
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