The Afton Fair is returning to the fairgrounds in Afton this summer, from Thursday July 6th to Sunday July 9th, with a full line up of events. Afton Fair Board President Rhonda Barriger explains:
(Rhonda Barriger 6-13-17)
Barriger said that more information is available by calling 639-1525, or going to their website, theaftonfair.com.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office & Norwich Police arrested 25-year-old Randy Wilcox of Sherburne for driving while intoxicated, following a 1-car accident in the Town of Sherburne on June 1st. The Wilcox vehicle left its lane of travel and exited the State Hwy 12B, the vehicle struck numerous objects; an eyewitness told police that the vehicle left the scene & continued To Norwich. Wilcox was charged with DWI, he was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail, pending future court action.
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State Police arrested 49 year old Preston Bryant of Hartwick for 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, and Menacing, after troopers responded to dispute in the Town of Hartwick. Bryant is accused of punching & choking the victim, Bryant was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond, pending court action on Wednesday. An order of protection was issued against Bryant on behalf of the victim.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and other area groups, have revived the Meredith Dairy Fest this Saturday & Sunday. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 6-13-17)
Pucci said that the Meredith Dairy Fest will be held right near the previous location off of Catskill Turnpike Road & Honest Brook Road, more information is available at meredithdairyfest.com.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 25-year-old Samuel Ackerman of Norwich for criminal contempt. Ackerman was charged following a complaint filed for allegedly violating of an order of protection by sending letters while incarcerated, to a woman who had filed for the Court order. Ackerman is being held in the Chenango County Jail unrelated charges; he faces court action on the new charge shortly.
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The SUNY Oneonta University Police Department has named Jennifer Fila as the new campus police chief. Fila was previously the deputy chief at the SUNY Albany University Police, she will start in Oneonta July 12th.
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New York State of Health & the WIC program are working together to share information about and enroll participants in affordable health insurance coverage. Through the end of the month, assistors trained and certified by NY State of Health will hold 92 in-person informational sessions at 26 WIC clinics across the State. Details are available at info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/events
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Ronette Wiley has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Bassett Medical Center. Wiley previously served many roles at Bassett Medical Center since 2008. Wiley will be responsible for the operating performance of Bassett Medical Center.
A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down Sealed Indictments, Deputies arrested 30 year old Nicole Sass of Denver, New York on a the Sealed Indictment Warrant charging her with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, she is accused of selling Hydrocodone in the Village of Margaretville in January of this year. Sass was arraigned in Delaware County Court on Monday afternoon and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending further court action.
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