DEC officials were on site all weekend near Hale Eddy, responding to the spill & clean-up of diesel fuel into the West Branch of the Delaware River, from last Thursday’s
New York Susquehanna & Western railroad derailment. A small culvert & the railroad bed washed out after recent flash flooding, 2 Locomotives derailed at that site, and
number of other cars derailed further back on the line, with a couple of cars entering the river. Most of the railroad cars have been removed & the clean-up &
investigation is continuing.
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The 132nd Delaware County Fair gets underway at the fairgrounds in Walton today, spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 8-13-18)

The Fair runs through Saturday night, this year’s Saturday night concert is by country performer Terri Clark. Full details are available at delawarecountyfair.org.
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The UHS Chenango Memorial’s Women’s Health Series will hold their next session this evening, where UHS Family Nurse Practitioner MaryLou Stanton will discuss Sleep
issues. The presentation will be held at Bohemian Moon, 103 West Main Street in Norwich at 7:00 PM, Stanton will be joined by her colleague Becky Yacano, who is a
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor at UHS Chenango Memorial, who works with patients who suffer from sleep apnea.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta at the FOOTHILLS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER at 24 Market Street. The Drive will be held from 2:00 to
6:00 PM, donors of all types are needed, appointments can be made with the AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR APP, at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG OR CALL 1-800-RED
CROSS.
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Catholic Charities announced that they will again give away back packs & school supplies to underprivileged children in the Sidney School District this year, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-13-18)

McKnight said that the Sidney office is open Monday Wednesday & Friday, more information is available at 604-4071, Pre-registration is required by August 20.
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State Police arrested 23 year old Daniel Shelton of Unadilla for DWI after Troopers were dispatched by Delaware County 911 to a report of a vehicle in the median on Interstate 88. Troopers learned that Shelton was traveling in a westerly direction when he veered to the right, struck a guiderail then crossed back toward the median. Shelton was arrested & was released to a sober third party and will appear in the town of Sidney Court on August 23rd.
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The Otsego County health Department reported that a raccoon in the town of Mt. Vision, tested positive for rabies last week. The raccoon attacked a dog on Wednesday, 1 person came in contact with the raccoon while attempted the save the dog. The dog was up to date on its rabies vaccinations, and required a booster that evening. The next rabies clinic in Otsego County will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Neahwa Park in Oneonta.
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President Trump is planning to stop in Central New York today, first he will stop at Fort Drum in Watertown to sign a defense bill, then he will attend a $1000 a ticket fundraiser at an undisclosed location for Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, who is seeking re-election for a 2nd term to the 22nd District against Democrat Anthony Brindisi. Brindisi will host a fundraiser tonight in Utica; Tickets will start at $10 and can be purchased online in advance or at the door. The event will take place at 6:00 PM at Chesterfield Restaurant in Utica.
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 41 year old Coryn Rock of Morris on 4 counts of Criminal Contempt, after Troopers were contacted on July 26th, after a victim accused Rock of sending unwanted messages to a total of 4 people who were protected by an order of protection. Rock was arrested and arraigned in the town of Morris; she was released on her own recognizance pending additional court action.