P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-1-25

Oneonta Police Department concluded their investigation into the report of a deceased female on the railroad tracks early Sunday. An employee of Norfolk Southern Railroad reported the deceased female, Officers from the Oneonta Police Department, State Police and Otsego County District Attorney’s Office & the Otsego County Coroner responded, Investigators learned a 61-year-old female from Pennsylvania became stranded in the Town of Oneonta Saturday, Her vehicle was towed to a garage and she was given a courtesy ride by the Tow Company to a local convenience store. Investigators later learned that the woman ha d history of mental distress. She was reported missing by family Saturday, about 10 hours later, video surveillance showed the woman walking on the railway, at about 3:49 am, moments later a train arrived & video depicts the female laying on the tracks at the time the train passes. The case is being ruled a suicide & the name of the deceased is not being released.

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State Department of Labor released local unemployment rates for February, The State’s unemployment rate was 4.3% in February, locally, Chenango County had 4.6%, Delaware County 5.2% and Otsego had 5.4% unemployment in February.

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4 Towns Forward Community Yard/Garage Sales will be held on Saturday, May 3rd starting at 9:00 am until 2:00 pm, spokesperson Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 4-1-25)

Schunk said that for those outside the towns, space in the downtown areas can be reserved by email to dnabinger10@gmail.com, the annual event will be held rain of

shine.

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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced their 2025 Opening Day roster, with 4 of the top 6 Mets Prospects starting there in Binghamton, and some who excelled in the annual Prospect showcase the “Spring Breakout” game last Month, Team Spokesman Jacob Wilkins explains:

(Jacob Wilkins 4-1-25)

The Rumble Ponies will open the season on the road against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday, The home opener will be on Tuesday, April 8 against the Hartford Yard Goats at Mirabito Stadium at 6:07 pm.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-1-25

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 58 year old Frederick Clarkson of McDonough for Strangulation, Criminal Mischief, Assault and Menacing, following a Domestic Dispute. Clarkson is accused of causing physical injury, menaced the victim with a blunt object, strangled the victim and took the victim’s phone preventing them from calling 911. Clarkson fled the scene prior to Deputies arriving and was later located in the City of Norwich and was taken into custody without incident, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on no bail.

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State Police assisted the Susquehanna SPCA with securely removing several animals at properties located on Clark Lane and Pig Farm Lane in the town of New Berlin, after information was developed that the owner of the properties was violating a court order by possessing animals. 3 cows, 1 sheep, 3 dogs and 15 cats were removed and transported to the Susquehanna SPCA. Almost a year ago, over two dozen animals were located deceased and over 100 neglected animals were removed from the same property, 4 people were charged with numerous felonies and misdemeanors from the Agriculture and Markets Law, As a result of court proceedings, the owner of the property was not to own or possess any animals.

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Village of Sidney announced that due to a tie on the voting last month for the Village Board of Trustees, a special election will beheld today to break the tie between Patricia Cristelli & Luther Higley, who each had 44 votes. A Runoff Election will be held Today in the 1st floor Board room at the Civic Center at 21 Liberty Street from 12pm – 9pm.

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Toyota Material Handling and The Raymond Corporation will formally integrate into 1 company under the name “Toyota Material Handling North America” effective April 1. Raymond President Michael Field explains:

(Michael Field 1-10-25)

Toyota acquired The Raymond Corporation in 2001, people are still invited to apply for work at the facility as they plan more hiring of personnel, more information is available at careers.raymondcorp.com.

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