The 2017 State Legislative session appears to be over, barring a return to deal with left over legislation, or for an emergency situation, State Senator Jim Seward said that there were a few items that were not dealt with this year:

(Seward 6-26-17)

Other bills that were left behind were to legalize physician assisted suicide, to permit alcohol sales in Movie Theater, & a bill to loosen the statute of limitations for sexual abuse victims.
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A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down a Sealed Indictment following a joint investigation by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office & the Village of Sidney Police, regarding narcotics sales in the Sidney area. 36 year old Angel Mirabal of Sidney was charged with 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling cocaine in the Village of Sidney, and 1 count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, with intent to sell, after discovering that Mirabal possessed a quantity of cocaine at the time of his arrest on the Sealed Indictment Warrant. Mirabal was arraigned Thursday & Friday on all charges and was sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to be held without bail.
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State Police responded to an industrial accident at Upstate Shredding in Owego Friday. 49-year-old Michael Burke of Owego was walking across the scrap yard when he was struck by a front loader being operated by another employee. Burke was declared dead at the scene, State Police, Owego Police Department and OSHA are continuing the investigation.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29 year old Alexis Seward of Otego, Saturday for 1 count each of Felony DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, & resisting arrest, following a 1 car accident in Franklin. Seward’s vehicle went off the roadway and into a ditch, the investigation revealed that Seward’s driver’s license was revoked, due to a previous alcohol related charge, Seward then resisted the Deputy’s attempt to arrest her. Seward was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 bail or $10,000 bond, pending future Court action.
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Chenango county Sheriff’s department arrested 2 Sherburne residents for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance Saturday. Deputies responded to the Sherburne Motel after receiving a complaint of drug activity in area, they observed a subject smoking methamphetamine upon arrival. Sara Hart and Russell Osborne were both arrested after they were found to be in possession of methamphetamine, they were released on appearance tickets pending future court action.
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Chenango County sheriff’s department arrested 35-year-old Patrick Bousson of Otselic, on a charge of Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. Bousson was charged following a complaint that he shot & killed a dog, he was taken into custody without incident, and he was processed and will appear in the Town of Otselic Court at a later date.
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The Delaware County Department of Economic Development announced a 2nd round of funding under the Agricultural Microenterprise Program. During the first funding round, the Department received 17 applications from new and existing Ag related businesses. Grants of up to $30,000 will be available to assist new agricultural and agri-tourism micro-enterprise businesses, more information is available at 832-5123.
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The Delaware County Department of public works announced that County Route 44 in the Town of Sidney would be closed to through traffic starting tomorrow morning, through Wednesday evening at 7:00 PM, for a culvert replacement project near Patent Line Road. The detour will be Covered Bridge Road to state Route 357 & back to County Route 44

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The 1st “Rock In The Park” Golf Tournament will be held next month at the Afton Golf Course, as additional fundraiser to the Concert in Bainbridge. Organizer Jason Hall explains:

(Jason Hall 6-26-17)

For those who would like to sign up a team, they can call 607-972-6526.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Narcotics Division arrested 20-year-old Cheyanne Moore of Oxford for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance Friday. Moore is accused of possessing cocaine with intent to sell, following a traffic stop on County Road 29 in the Town of New Berlin. Moore was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail. She is scheduled to reappear in court at a later date.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dollar General at State Highway 12 in the Town of Norwich for a reported Robbery. An individual entered the store, stole merchandise, and displayed a large knife. The Sheriff’s Office located the suspect in a wooded area near the Norwich Motor Lodge, he was taken into custody, a large knife and stolen merchandise was recovered. 21-year-old Collin Berry was charged with 1st degree Robbery & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, he was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.
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