32 year old Matthew Jones of Greene will spend 7 1/2 years in prison, for pleading guilty to 2nd degree Burglary & 3rd degree Grand Larceny.  Jones was arrested after allegedly burglarizing Homes in Greene in May, & stealing cash, credit cards, gasoline & other items.

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State Police at Troop C responded to a report of a child struck by a vehicle on Anderson Hill Road in the town of Candor.   The investigation revealed two children were playing and took keys to a Dodge Caravan.  One child started the vehicle and shifted it into gear when a second child fell out of the car and was struck by the vehicle.  The child was transported to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse by Guthrie Life Flight.  The child is listed in serious but stable condition.   The investigation continues into the incident.

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The 3rd Annual Uncle Bear Memorial Truck Show will be held this Saturday at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.  Spokesperson Julie Fuller explains:

(Julie Fuller 9-17-19)

Fuller said that all proceeds go to The American Cancer Society; more information is available at UncleBearMemorial.com.

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Former Norwich Assistant Superintendent of Public Works George Carnrike Jr faces several charges for allegedly dumping waste & chemicals illegally while working for the city of Norwich.  Carnrike faces court action in Norwich city court today; he previously faced similar charges from the State DEC, and resigned from his position last year.   

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22nd District Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced the recipients of Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters grants totaling 1.1 million Dollars.  Locally, the McDonough Fire Department, receives $40,510.

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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor.

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The State Dot will hold a public information meeting Today, beginning at 5:30 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall.  The session will provide details about plans to improve the pavement condition on State Route 206 from Case Road in the town of Bainbridge to the bridge over the Susquehanna River in the village of Bainbridge.   The meeting will begin with a formal presentation at 6 p.m. followed by a question and answer session.  The project is scheduled to begin in 2020 & take 1 ½ seasons to complete.

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Tourism-related dollars spent in Delaware County in 2018 have grown to nearly $117 million, according to a report issued by Tourism Economics for New York State.  Traveler spending increased 6% across of all New York, The strongest growth occurred in the Catskills with an 11.3% increase.  Tourism accounted for over 1,100 jobs in Delaware County resulting in $40 million in labor income recirculating through the local economy.  Tourism generated more than $7 million in local taxes and over $6 million in state taxes. More information is Available at delawarecounty.org.

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