Another winter storm is heading our way starting later tonight, Sidney High School Science Teacher & Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 3-6-18)

3 school districts already announced that they will be closed tomorrow, those are Walton, Delaware Academy in Delhi & South Kortright.
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The DCMO Robert W. Harrold BOCES Campus in Masonville was evacuated at the end of the school day today, after a threatening note was found in a boy’s bathroom, according to Superintendent for Instructional Service Michael McDonald. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department & the State Police Bomb Sniffing K9 unit responded, McDonald told WCDO News that more information will be released later on their website DCMOBOCES.com
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Governor Cuomo updated the status of storm recovery operations in the Hudson Valley as a second winter storm is being forecast to impact New York.  Last week’s storm caused extensive damage to electric utility infrastructure, including hundreds of broken utility poles and damage in remote locations, however power outages have continued to steadily decrease. Thousands were still without power in the Hudson Valley, about 800 were without power in Delaware County early this morning.
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The lock-down on the Utica College campus was lifted late Monday Afternoon, with Residential students returning to their dorms, & Commuter students, faculty and staff were allowed to leave the campus last night.  Law enforcement remained on campus last night as they continued the investigation, following the school receiving a report of a gunman on campus, which officials deemed as “Not Credible”. Classes were back in session today, so far, no arrests have been made.
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State Police arrested 42 year old Kenneth Barrows of Binghamton for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Assault,  after Troopers responded to the Upper Delaware Inn, in Hancock after Barrows allegedly struck & choked a woman. Barrows was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500 bail or $5,000 bond.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced that the State Senate passed a package of school safety measures to strengthen security in schools:

(Senator Seward 3-6-18)

The bills will be sent to the assembly.
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State Police arrested 37 year old Lisa Keyes of Fenton for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .21%, plus Reckless Endangerment and multiple traffic violations. Troopers arrested Keyes after she led Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies in a pursuit where she was observed traveling in the wrong direction on I-88, I-81 and State Route 17. Troopers went ahead of Keyes on Route 17 in the town of Union where she finally stopped. Keyes was released and is scheduled to appear in the town of Union Court on April 3rd.
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State Police arrested 29 year old Astrid Paulis of Worcester for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .22% and other traffic offenses. A motorist on State Route 23 in the town of Davenport contacted 911 after they observed a 1-car motor vehicle accident. Troopers located Paulis at her residence, she was released on tickets for town of Davenport Court on March 27th.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies observed a vehicle recently in Walton, at 52 miles an hour in a posted 30 mile an hour zone. Deputies arrested 19 year old Joseph Butler of Cortland Manor, deputies seized a large amount of marijuana, Butler was charged with Speeding & Criminal Possession of Marijuana, he was arraigned in the Village of Walton Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional facility in lieu of $2,500 cash bash, pending future court action. Deputies were assisted by Walton Police.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will be held in the Council Chambers at the 2nd floor of Oneonta City Hall.
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The next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee meetings will be held tonight. The meetings will be held at Galaxy Bowl on State Route 7, the Race committee meeting begins at 6:30 and the general meeting starts at 7:30 PM.
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State Senator Fred Akshar will be hosting 3 more “Face Time With Fred” town hall meetings on Saturday, March 10th and 17th. This Saturday, Akshar will meet with constituents at The Cider Mill Stage in Endicott from 10:30 to 12:00 Noon, on the 17th, he will meet with constitutents at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, & then at the Broome County Library in Binghamton from 2:30 to 4:00 PM. Community members are invited to attend to discuss state and local issues, a live stream is available & questions can be submitted through Facebook.com/SenatorFredAkshar.
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The Next Meeting of the UNADILLA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE will be held tonight. the meeting begins at 5:50 PM at the “Meeting Place” at 187 Main Street in Unadilla, members & directors are urged to attend.
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