P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-14-23

Delaware County District Attorney’s Office announced that 45 year old Luke Lupo of Walton appeared in Delaware County Court Monday and pleaded guilty to 3rd degree Burglary. Lupo admitted that in April of 2022, he entered a building owned by Herman’s Trailer Sales and Service in Walton, and stole property, he will be sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision and ordered to pay restitution to the victim. Sentencing was scheduled for January 16, 2024.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $16 million is being awarded through Round 7 of the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program to help 116 farms address the impacts of climate change. The selected projects will reduce greenhouse gases by an estimated 64,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, the equivalent of eliminating over 14,000 cars from the road for 1 year, In the Southern Tier, $1.8 Million Dollars will be split up among 11 farms.

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22 year old Dakota Mann of Walton pleaded guilty to Criminal Contempt in Delaware County Court Monday. Mann admitted that he was aware of an order of protection prohibiting him from having contact with the protected party, he had contact with the victim and “engaged in a domestic dispute.” he will be sentenced to 1 year in the Delaware County Correction Facility upon sentencing on November 27th.

The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for uninsured and under-insured individuals through the Bridge Access Program. This COVID-19 vaccine clinic is for 18 years of age and older, it will be held November 16th &17th, from 9-11 am and 1-3 pm at 5 Court Street Norwich. Appointments can be made at 607-337-1660.

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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-14-23

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that more than $57 million has been awarded to support 238 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Sportsfield Specialties will receive a $500,000 Grant & a $1.5 Million Excelsior Jobs Tax Credit, to expand its manufacturing operations in Delhi, by utilizing vacant property adjacent to its existing site. The proposed project will include a 60,000 square-foot manufacturing plant expansion with modern equipment, a new office complex, mechanical shop and storage, the Total Project Cost will be $27.5 Million.

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The State Office of General Services announced an auction of surplus vehicles, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property today. More information is available at ogs.ny.gov/nysstore, The auction will be Today, starting at 9:30 am. at State Police Troop C headquarters on State Route 7.

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The State Department of Transportation will hold their Public Information Meeting regarding the reconstruction of the State Route 7 & Maple Street intersection in Oneonta into a roundabout. The meeting will be held at the Oneonta High School starting at 5:30 PM, it will also be available for viewing online at dot.ny.gov/oneontaroundabout.

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The Chenango County Historical Society has will hold their annual meeting & they will combine that meeting with the 25th anniversary of the Guilford Historical Society beginning at 5:30 pm on Today, at 124 County Road 36 in Guilford. Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin comments:

(Jessica Moquin 11-14-23)

Moquin said that the Guilford Historical Society anniversary celebration includes traditional music performed by Katie Boardman.

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