P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-2-25
The Norwich Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian death that occurred on Cortland Street in the City of Norwich on January 1st, at approximately 8:00 AM. The victim was 68 year old James Wright, who was walking on the sidewalk of Cortland Street when he was struck, he succumbed to his injuries on the scene. The driver of the vehicle in question is a 19-year-old-male who did not sustain any injuries, the investigation is ongoing, and the Norwich Police Department was assisted by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Accident Reconstruction Team, as well as the Chenango County District Attorney’s Office.
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The New York State Cannabis Industry made more than $1 Billion in Retail Sales in 2024, the Revenue Boost by Over 50%, so far there are 275 Licensed Dispensaries and 500 Supply-Side Licenses that Contributed to the retail sales increase.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38 year old Christie Coon of Afton for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, in the Town of North Norwich recently. Coon was found to have a suspended New York State drivers license and was in possession of Methamphetamine, she was transported to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for processing and was released on an appearance tickets for North Norwich Court at a later date.
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Otsego County is looking to hire full & part time employees for the positions of Advanced Life Support Technician and Basic Life Support Technician. The positions include multiple benefits, more information is available at otsegocountyny.gov.
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3 people were injured when a bar drink exploded, at the Courtside Bar & Grill in Binghamton. 1 person was hospitalized, 2 others were treated at the scene, Binghamton Police arrested one person for unlawful sale of alcohol to a minor, and the investigation is continuing.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-2-25
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a speeding vehicle with switched plates recently, 29 year old Adam Robinson and the passenger, 35 yr old Honesty Muller, both of Hamden. were arrested. K9 Dexter located a quantity of fentanyl and drug paraphernalia inside of the vehicle. Robinson was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Aggravated unlicensed Operation and Reckless Driving among many other similar charges. Muller was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Both Muller and Robinson were released on appearance tickets and scheduled to appear at the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a domestic dispute involving a female with facial injuries in the Town of Chenango. 49 year old Benjamin Engbrecht of Chenango was charged with 2nd and 3rd Degree Assault, Menacing, Reckless Endangerment, Resisting Arrest & Obstruction of Governmental Administration, he was taken to Central Arraignment & he was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility.
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New Healthcare Reforms went into law on January 1st, Now expectant mothers can now enroll in health insurance penalty-free where the Coverage is retroactive to the month of pregnancy certification, Also, a new law makes health insurance cover at least 2 EpiPens per year, capping out-of-pocket costs at $100. another law states that insurance providers must eliminate all out-of-pocket costs for insulin, removing financial barriers for diabetes management.
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The Unadilla Valley School District is on a 2 hour delay this morning, due to icy secondary road conditions.
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