The Walton Town Board announced the appointment of Joseph Cetta to the position of Walton Town Supervisor. Cetta replaces Charlie Gregory, who served as Walton Town Supervisor for the last 2 years, until he succumbed to a heart attack on Monday. Cetta previously served various positions in the Village of Walton, including as a Village Trustee.
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The Delaware County Fair announced that a major Country Music Star will perform on Saturday August 18th on The Delaware National Bank of Delhi Stage in Walton, Spokesman Jason Craig explains:
(Jason Craig 6-28-18)
Tickets are available at delawarecountyfair.org, by phone 1-800-585-3737 or at Hodges Welding Machine 53 Liberty Street in Walton.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies issued 37 year old Joel Klinegardner of Sidney Center 25 Traffic Tickets as a result of an investigation into Commercial Vehicle Accident on May 31st on Pines Brook Road in the Town of Walton. The initial investigation stated that Klinegardner lost control, the truck struck a sign, the trailer detached & overturned in a parking lot, the truck struck a tree before coming to rest. Klinegardner was issued tickets for violations including Operating A Commercial Vehicle Without a Commercial Driver’s License, Inoperable Brake, worn tires, Inoperable Required Lamps, Switched Trailer Plate, Improper Heavy Machine Securement, Moved From Lane Unsafely, Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent, and Failure To Stop At A Stop Sign. Klinegardner is scheduled to appear at Walton Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced their Sustainable Success Award Winners, they are: The Oneonta Job Corps Academy as the recipient of the NBT Bank, Quality of Life Award in recognition of their programs and services & the Otsego County Conservation Association is the recipient of the NBT Insurance Agency Environmental Stewardship Award, for enhancing Otsego County’s environment through protection of its land and waters. The award winners will be honored at the Chamber’s Summer Soiree on Thursday, July 19th at Oneonta Municipal Airport.
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The Glens Falls, Saratoga, Chenango Valley and Del-Otse-Nango Kennel Clubs invite area residents to General Clinton Park for their annual Dog Show. Activities will be held from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM through Sunday
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of an ATV rollover accident in the Town of Walton involving two individuals. 30 year old John Wright of New Jersey was operating an ATV without a helmet and in an intoxicated condition while 26 year old Alaire Houck of New Jersey was a passenger on the ATV. Both were transported to Delaware Valley Hospital for further treatment. Wright was issued tickets for Operating an ATV while intoxicated, as well as Operating an ATV without a helmet, He faces action in Town of Walton Court at a later date.
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Saint Luke’s Church announced that they will be a “Cooling Station” this coming Sunday. Temperatures are expected to get into the Mid 90’s on Sunday, those who need to get out of the heat or sun can go to Saint Luke’s on West Main Street in Sidney.
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The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 3 people on various drug charges after they executed a search warrant in Binghamton Tuesday. Police seized heroin, crack cocaine, digital scales and packaging materials, they arrested 37 year old Jack Whitehead, 38 year old Nicole Brown & 31 year old Brandy Henniger are due to be arraigned in Binghamton City Court.
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State Police arrested 52 year old Wilberto Solivan of Binghamton for Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol or Drugs and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. A trooper observed Sollivan commit several traffic violations, Sollivan was determined to be impaired and crack cocaine was located in his possession, he was arrested then released on appearance tickets returnable to the city of Binghamton Court on July 9th.
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State Police arrested 47 year old Shannon Coleman of Smithville for 2 counts of Criminal Contempt and Harassment, after a victim made a report that Coleman violated an order of protection on several occasions. Coleman was arrested & was arraigned in the town of Smithville Court and released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to reappear on July 24th.
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