P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-10-22

The City of Norwich Local Planning Committee held their first ZOOM Meeting yesterday afternoon regarding the 10 Million Dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant Award, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO about how quick this process is expected to move:

(Kerri Green 2-10-22)

Several more meetings will be scheduled in the ensuing months, more information is available at ny.gov/programs/downtown revitalization initiative.

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The State Police are out all over the state this week looking to recruit people to become part of the New York State Police Family. Troop C Commanding officer Jeffrey VanAuken was in Kirkwood today, he told WCDO News that the process to join is easier than ever:

(Major Jeffrey VanAuken 2-10-22)

State Police currently have specialized units such as the Special Operation Response team, Underwater recovery Team, positions in forensics, canine handlers& even a snowmobile unit for extreme winter issues.

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The Spring Concert Series at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney Begins this Saturday Night, with 3 other shows already scheduled, spokesperson Clarissa Walrath explains:

(Clarissa Walrath 2-11-22)

More information is available by calling 607-604-4584.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Nicholas Simonds of Oxford for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia.  Simonds was found to be in Possession of a large quantity of heroin, while also possessing several items that indicated that Simonds was distributing narcotics.  Simonds was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and released on his own recognizance, he will appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.  

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State and local law enforcement agencies across New York will be stepping up patrols and targeting impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday through Monday. During the 2021 campaign, law enforcement throughout the state issued 26,127 tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations, including 846 arrests for DWI

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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-10-22

State Police charged 61 year old Douglas Webb of Sherburne for Offering a False Instrument for Filing & Falsifying Business Records. Webb, who was a bus driver at the Sherburne-Earlville School District, was initially arrested last week by State Police for Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, the investigation revealed that on his application to become a school bus driver, Webb failed to disclose that he had a previous conviction on a charge of sexual abuse. Webb was released on appearance tickets to the Sherburne Village Court on February 17th.

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Governor Kathy Hochul announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in New York State effective today. Previously, the state had required masks to be worn inside businesses where vaccination status was not being checked. The mandate will remain in effect at homeless shelters, healthcare centers, state-run nursing homes, schools and childcare centers, and correctional facilities. Statewide COVID-19 Cases Down 93% Since January 7th Peak, the COVID-19 Hospitalizations is down 63% since the peak on January 12th, the positivity rate for COVID 19 tests decreased to 3.67% on Tuesday

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 12 and older today at 97 Main Street, in Delhi. Pfizer 1st or 2nd doses will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM for walk-ins only. Pfizer boosters will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov; more information is available at 607-832-5200.