An unidentified 16 year old has been arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of a 9 year old. The teen was arrested and arraigned in the Town of Laurens Court, he was released to an adult & an order of protection was issued for the victim, the teen faces action today in Town of Laurens Court & Otsego County courts.
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Students, educators, Law Enforcement officials and area families attended the tri town coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention’s viewing of the documentary “Chasing The Dragon” Wednesday night at the Sidney High School. Coalition Spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 11-16-17)
Keckeisen said that the Documentary can be found & watched on line, by googling “FBI Chasing The Dragon” she said that other area school districts are now also planning to have viewings of the film soon, the details will be released as the film is scheduled.
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The Bainbridge-Guilford Teachers’ Association is hosting its 7th Annual Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair, on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from 9am to 1pm in the Greenlawn Elementary School Gymnasium. BG High School Teacher Amy LaFever said that the proceeds would help the BG Angel Fund:
(Amy LaFever 11-16-17)
LaFever said that there would be crafts for kids, a Chinese Auction, a bake sale, and $5 pictures with Santa, plus a pancake breakfast in the Greenlawn cafeteria, more information is available at 437-7896.
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The City of Oneonta Engineering Department is asking local residents that it is against the law to dump leaves, snow and debris into in any of the City’s waterways or into the Susquehanna River. Piles of debris and snow could cause blockages in the waterways, which could lead to localized flooding. The department said that area residents should also keep an eye on local catch basins to keep leaves & debris from blocking them.
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Today is “The Great American Smoke Out”, a day when smokers try to quit together for at least one day, in the hope of quitting permanently. More than 2.2 million New York adults still smoke and more than 26,000 die as a result each year, the State Smokers’ Quitline is still available as a free resource for all New Yorkers seeking help. Quit Coaches can be reached at 1-866-NY-QUITS (1-866-697-8487) to provide personalized coaching and support, and additional resources are available online at www.nysmokefree.com.
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Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced today the sentencing in Broome County Court of Kenneth Cohn, Sharon Cohn, the owners of Yellow Medi-Van and Taxi, Inc., for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars in Medicaid funds and knowingly operating transportation services without Worker’s Compensation insurance. The Cohns forfeited and released $455,604 currently being withheld by the State Department of Health, to the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The Cohns also agreed to pay $50,000 each in restitution, Kenneth Cohn was sentenced to 5 years’ probation, and Sharon Cohn was sentenced to 1-year conditional discharge.
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Commerce Chenango will be hosting a “Business After Hours” Event today, at the Chobani Norwich location. Chobani’s leadership team details performance & projects for this year & a look into next year, the event will be held at the Woods Corners facility from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next “Business After Hours” today. The event will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at ACCO Brands. 101 O’Neil Rd, Sidney NY 13838
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