P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-9-24
State Police will step up efforts to combat speeding and impaired driving during Columbus Day Weekend. The Speed and Impaired Driving Enforcement Initiative aims to reduce the number of incidents caused by dangerous driving behaviors like Speeding, driving impaired by alcohol and/or drugs, which accounts from about 1/3 of all fatal crashes. State Police remind motorists to Obey the speed limit, designate a sober driver, or plan for a ride share to get home safely, always wear seat-belts and do not drive distracted.
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The Tri Town Theatre will be presenting Beauty & The Beast October 18th, 19th & 20th at the Sidney High School Stage, cast members George Wells & Sarah Norris visited WCDO to talk about their roles in this production:
(Sarah/George 10-9-24)
Tickets are selling well & those interested are advised to buy their tickets soon at tritowntheatre.com.
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Choroideremia is a degenerative eye disease, and a local fundraiser will be held in Sidney On November 2nd called Dining in The Dark, Christopher Dean of Sidney suffers from the disease & he told WCDO News about the disease & the fundraiser:
(Christopher Dean 10-9-24)
The event will be MC’s by Cory MacDonald, the co founder of the Choroideremia Research Foundation, more information about the dinner is available by texting Christopher Dean at 607-267-1932, more information about the Research Foundation is available at crfditd.org.
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The Delaware Valley Humane Society will be holding their “PAWSTRUCK” fundraiser at Awestruck at 8 Winkler Road in Sidney on Sunday October 20th, Humane Society Director Erin Insinga told WCDO about the event:
(Erin Insinga 10-9-24)
More information about this & other fundraiser to benefit the Delaware Valley Humane Society can be found on their Facebook page.
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The Norwich Fire Department at 31 East Main Street in Norwich is hosting an open house tonight from 6 to 8 pm. as part of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is “Smoke Detectors: Make Them Work For You.”
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A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-9-24
Oneonta City Officials announced that starting today, Norfolk Southern Railroad crews will be rehabilitating the railroad interface at the Delaware Avenue railroad crossing. Norfolk Southern will be implementing a road detour for Delaware Avenue while work is taking place. For questions or concerns related to this project, please contact the Department of Public Works by emailing dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us, or calling 432-2100.
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Donations are still being accepted for flood affected residents in North Carolina, following Hurricane Helene. Dry Goods & Non Perishable items can be brought to a tractor Trailer parked behind Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge through Friday, then the Tractor trailer will head south to Boone North Carolina.
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The Northeast Classic Car Museum will announce the winners of the 2024 raffle today for a 2024 Ford Mustang Convertible. The drawing will be held in the lobby of the Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich at 9:30 AM.
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