P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-26-22
Sidney Village Mayor Andy Matviak announced today a new series of Open House events for village agencies;
(Andy Matviak 4-26-22)
Mayor Matviak said that they are in the process of setting up more open house events in the ensuing months following the Police & Court open house next month.
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36 Year Old Jonas Whaley of the Town of German pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime in US District Court in Syracuse. Whaley was arrested in September of 2021 & As part of his guilty plea, he admitted to possessing 50 grams of an illicit substance containing methamphetamine, plus handguns to protect himself while distributing drugs. Whaley faces sentencing on August 23rd.
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Otsego County District Attorney’s office announced the conviction of Bradley Cook of Oneonta for 2 counts of 1st degree criminal sexual act, for performing sexual acts with a minor under the age of 11 on 2 occasions. Cook will be sentenced June 24th.
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Hartwick College is sponsoring the “Hawks Town Fever” street fair in Oneonta this Saturday, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM On Main Street between Chestnut Street and Ford Avenue. The event will include carnival games, zip lines, live music, food trucks, The event is free and open to the public.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-26-22
Fire investigators continue to search for a cause to an early Sunday Morning Fire on West Street in Oneonta. Firefighters were called to 452 West Street at about 1:00 AM Sunday to find the home fully engulfed, Fire Fighters from West Oneonta, Otego, Laurens, West Laurens, Mt. Vision, Worcester, Schenevus, Franklin and Pindars Corners fire departments assisted at the scene, no one was home when the fire broke out & no injuries were reported.
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The HALos Board of Directors announced that they will have a community Open House at their facility at 146 Main Street in Afton This Saturday, Spokesperson Joyce Humphrey told WCDO news that it took 3 years to renovate the Old Afton Great American store:
(Joyce Humphrey 4-26-22)
Saturday’s Open House will run from 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon, more information about HALos is available by calling (607) 639-4256.
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Helios Care will hold their annual daffodil Jazz Brunch fundraiser this Saturday in Franklin, Helios care Spokesperson Alicia Fish explains:
(Alicia Fish 4-26-22)
More information is available at helioscare.org/daffodil, or by calling 432-6773.
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The State DMV is reminding Motorcycle owners that all motorcycle registrations expire on April 30th and must be renewed by then. Motorcycles also must be inspected once a year at a licensed station. More information on how to renew a motorcycle registration can be found by visiting dmv.ny.gov.
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