P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-22-24
The State Comptroller’s office audited the Deposit Village Board, the audit found that the Village Board made 93 credit card purchases during the audit period, they did not ensure compliance with the Village’s credit card policy and approved 83 credit card purchases totaling $20,659 without the required supporting documents to show funds were being expended for legitimate Village purposes. The audit’s Recommendation was to Ensure the deputy clerk complies with the Village’s credit card policy and that each claim has sufficient supporting documentation before authorizing payment. Village officials planned corrective action.
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The American Red Cross will hold another Blood Drive today in Delhi. Today’s Drive will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Delhi Alliance Church, on State Route 28, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 79 year old Ronald Johnson of Cooperstown for forcible touching & harassment. Johnson was charged following a complaint in the Town of Hartwick, where Johnson, while working in his capacity as a Realtor, is accused of forcibly touching the intimate parts of another person while the defendant was conducting a house showing. Johnson was arrested by investigators this week, he was processed and was being held in the Otsego County Correctional Facility for arraignment.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Kayla Lum of Burlington Flats for aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, Operating a vehicle without the required interlock device, among other related charges. Lum was issued tickets to appear in court at a later date, the Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Otsego County Probation Department.
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The Mid York Concert Band is looking to add a few more musicians to participate in their concerts this year, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:
(Doug Ernst 2-22-24)
Ernst said that they have practices every other Tuesday Night at the Norwich Middle School, their Spring concert will be on Sunday May 19th, and they will also have their Holiday Concert in December. More information is available by calling Ernst at 607-267-2614.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-22-24
33 year old Corey Koch of Deposit pleaded guilty to Attempted Burglary in Delaware County Court, for illegally entering the First Baptist Church located in the town of Deposit, and stealing property. Koch will likely be sentenced to a 5-year term of felony probation supervision, if he violates the terms and conditions of his probation, he faces 1 and 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.
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Congressman Marc Molinaro & House Speaker Mike Johnson will meet Thursday at 1:00pm at the Broome County Sheriff’s Office in Binghamton, where they will meet with Deputies, law enforcement from neighboring departments, local emergency responders, they will discuss public safety issues and funding for law enforcement.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for James Roberts on an outstanding warrant for criminal possession of a weapon, Roberts is 6’3″ 210 pounds with blue eyes & brown Hair, Anyone with information is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.
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Firefighters in Greene responded Wednesday afternoon to a fire at a barn on Chenango County Route 32. No injuries were reported, the owner was able to remove all 4 horses from the barn safely, the structure was a total loss.
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