Ernest Franklin of Guilford was sentenced in Chenango County Court Monday, to 21 years to life in state prison, for the murder of his adopted and disabled teen son Jeffrey, and starting a fire at the family home to cover it up, in February of 2017.  Franklin planned the murder with his wife, Heather Franklin, who accepted a guilty plea to manslaughter; she has not been sentenced for her role in the murder.

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The Greater Chenango Cares event, with Military Medical personnel performing medical dental & Veterinary services, will begin at the Norwich High School this Thursday through July 20th.  The Chenango United Way is coordinating volunteer efforts, Spokesperson Elizabeth Monaco comments:

(Elizabeth Monaco 7-9-19)

More information is available at the Greater Chenango Care Facebook page, or by calling the Chenango United Way at 334-8815.

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Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced that Oneonta Attorney Donald Schwartz has been appointed a part time City Judge.  Schwartz fills the position vacated by the retirement of Judge Richard McVinney, he was sworn in by Mayor Herzig Monday afternoon.

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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their Annual “Looking Back” Car Show & Chicken Barbecue on Saturday August 3rd at their River Street Location.  Spokesman Mark Little explains:

(Mark Little 7-9-19)

Little said that over 50 trophies will be awarded in 13 classes this year.

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The Summer Concert Season at the Anderson Center at the Binghamton University campus has big name performers coming soon.  Spokesman Chris Bodnarczuk comments:

(Chris Bodnarczuk 7-9-19)

Tickets for America on July 20th & Don McLean & Pure Prairie League on August 9th are available at the Anderson center Box office, at Anderson.Binghamton.edu or by calling 777-ARTS.

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Delhi Telephone Company is expanding broadband services into previously unserved or underserved areas, with Internet, Cable TV including HD & DVR & phone services.  Jason Miller of DTC explains:

(Jason Miller 7-9-19)

Miller said that DTC Representatives will be hosting a Meet & Greet with the Sidney center Fire Department Saturday from 11:00 to 2:00 PM, as their services are available in Sidney Center.

State Police arrested 36 year old Joshua Brown of West Monroe, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Troopers responded to County Road 32 in the town of North Norwich for a 1-car accident, they located the vehicle in a corn field with Brown behind the wheel.  Brown was transported to Chenango Memorial Hospital for an evaluation.  An investigation yielded suspected concentrated cannabis, LSD, mushrooms and Marihuana wax.  Brown was arraigned in the town of Norwich court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond.

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The next Delaware County Public Health Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets will be held today from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Franklin Fire Hall at 351 Main St. Franklin.   More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old Alexander Dietrich of Hawley, Pennsylvania for DWI and Driving with a BAC greater that 0.08%. The arrest occurred during the course of an investigation of a reported one car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock.  Dietrich was arraigned in the Town of Hancock Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail or $1,000 dollars secured bond pending future court action.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s Department arrested of a Town of Laurens man found to be in possession of contraband in the Otsego County Correctional Facility.  20 year old Dakota Coffey was charged with Introduction of Dangerous Contraband After he was found in possession of a vape pen containing THC oil hidden on his person while being processed into the Otsego County Jail and it was located later by staff after a search of his housing unit.  Coffey was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick Court where he was released on his own recognizance.

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