The 4th murder trial for Cal Harris began today, with an expected jury selection, followed by Cal Harris asking to waive the right to a jury trial, & requesting that the presiding judge Richard Mott decide his fate at the conclusion of testimony.   Judge Mott approved the request & Testimony will begin Thursday. Harris was convicted by juries twice in Tioga County Court for the murder of his estranged wife Michelle on September 11th 2001, both convictions were overturned on appeal, the 3rd trial was moved to Schoharie County, which ended with no decision reached by the jury.

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The American Cancer Society Relay For Life will hold an informational Team Captain meeting on April 4th at 5:30pm at the United Methodist Church at 12 Liberty Street in Sidney. The annual event will be held on May 14th at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, More information is available at 563-8841 or 563-9634, or relayforlife.org/tritownny .

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The Otsego County Medical reserve corps is looking for volunteers predominantly from the medical profession, in case of any kind of disaster. Stefan Dunham heads up the corps:

(Stefan Dunham 3-28-16)

Dunham said that a meeting is scheduled for Thursday march 31st at 5:00 PM at in Cooperstown at the Meadows Office Building, EMS Classroom b. More information is available t 547-6477 or dunhams@otsegocounty.com

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Members of the State Assembly are looking to create a new state program modeled on the successful CHIPS program, to repair and maintain drinking water, sewer, storm water management and gas line infrastructure, with the Safe Water infrastructure Action Program.   area assemblyman Pete Lopez comments:

(Lopez 3-28-16)

The program would provide annual funding to all municipalities in the state to allow them to identify and swap out old, deteriorating pipes, water mains and gas lines to better maintain the state’s infrastructure. Lopez said that much of the infrastructure is aging, and in some cases, dates back to the Civil War.

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The city of Oneonta will have a committee meeting today, of the Zoning & Housing Board of Appeals.   The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the common Council Chambers at city hall.

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The next “ReUnite Bainbridge” meeting will be tonight at 7:00 PM at Bob’s Diner. Bainbridge residents are asked to attend & present ideas and suggestions. Tonight’s agenda includes updates on Community Block Party & Community Calendar Sale & the Meet the Artists Street Fest.
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Governor Cuomo announced that trout and salmon fishing season will open on April 1. Ahead of the season opening, anglers can start planning their first outing on the I LOVE NY website, which features information on freshwater, saltwater and fly fishing and highlights ideal locations for fishing.
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A blood donation opportunity is today in Oneonta from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Holiday Inn, on Route 23 Southside. Appointments can be made by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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