P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-11-22
State Police are investigating the discovery of unidentified human remains, located in a remote area in the town of Morris. The remains are those of an adult female, approximately 4’9”- 4’11” in height, she was wearing Adidas jogging pants, a pink tank top, a black jacket with a pink zipper, and Carolina boots. A silver adjustable ring with a heart and a gold chain necklace were also located. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the New York State Police at 607-561-7400.
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Governor Hochul announced that New Yorkers struggling with their electric and gas bills can get assistance from a $567 million assistance program, the majority of the money will help more than 327,000 low-income gas and electric customers pay their August bills. Funding came from the statewide COVID-19 bill credit program adopted by the State Public Service Commission & customers can expect to see the credit on their next billing cycle, beginning this month. The program will eliminate unpaid utility bills for eligible low-income customers who enroll in the Energy Affordability Program by December 31st of this year.
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New York State has taken away prisoners’ ability to receive packages sent directly from their family members, in a pilot program going on at select prisons around the state. The Department of Corrections implemented the pilot program in July, in an effort to prevent prisoners from receiving contraband, no timetable has been announced for a system wide implementation of the program.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s office audited the Unadilla Valley School District, the audit found that Officials did not establish Non-Residential Tuition rates for special education students as required, & the District’s rates exceeded the State Education Department’s maximum allowable rate during 4 of the past 5 school years. The District overcharged 7 school districts by a total of $183,250. District officials agreed with the recommendations to have the rates in line with state regulations & they planned to initiate corrective action.
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The Chenango Arts Council announced that Auditions will be held soon for “Agatha Christie’s Mousetrap”, to be performed October 8th, at the Martin W. Kappel Theater. Auditions will beheld on August 17th & 18th at the Kappel Theater from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, more information is available by emailing lphillipson4@yahoo.com
A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-11-22
The Vestal Police Department released more details about Monday night’s fatal head on accident on the Vestal Parkway, near Binghamton University. Police reported that a 2019 Chevy SUV driven by 21-year-old Stephan Moran of Binghamton crashed head-on into a 2016 Nissan, occupied by Alfred and Paula Latissa of Johnson City. Alfred Latissa was pronounced dead at the scene, Paula Latissa was taken to an area hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Moran was taken to Wilson Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. So far, no tickets have been issued
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Catholic Charities in Sidney announced that their free Backpack with School Supplies giveaway for Sidney Central School District Students, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 8-11-22)
Preregistration ends tomorrow by calling the Sidney Office of Catholic Charities at 607-604-4071, or by stopping by their office in the Sidney Civic Center.
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CDO Workforce will hold a job recruitment event at their O’Hara Drive Norwich Location today. Raymond Corporation & Valley Ridge are recruiting for positions from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM today, more information is available at cdoworkforce.org.
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A Free Rabies Vaccination clinic is being held today, for dogs Cats & Ferrets, at Neahwa Park in Oneonta. The clinic will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
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The State DOT is advising motorists that starting Monday, August 15, State Route 7 between Pleasant Hill Road and Hancock Road in the Town of Colesville, will be closed to traffic for a culvert replacement. The closure is expected to last approximately 7 days, weather permitting, Motorists should utilize the following posted detours, to I-88 in both directions. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
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