P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-22-24
61 year old Duane Gardepe of Masonville was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury for an alleged sexual assault on May 9th. Gardepe was charged with Attempted Rape, Kidnapping, Criminal Sexual Act, Sexual Abuse & Aggravated Sexual Abuse among several other related charges, he is accused of sexually assaulted the victim at gunpoint while refusing to allow her to leave his residence. Gardepe faces up to 25 years in state prison on each of the felonies and a mandatory post-release supervision period of up to 20 years.
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42 year old Amy Kille of Walton appeared in Delaware County Court Monday, she had previously pled guilty to DWI & Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, on August 30, 2023, a Delaware County Deputy observed a vehicle repeatedly swerving, during the traffic stop the Deputy discovered that Kille’s license had been revoked for a prior DWI, her BAC was later determined to be .25%, more than 3 times the state’s legal limit. Kille was sentenced to a 5-year term of probation supervision subject to the successful completion of Adult Treatment Court, her license was revoked and she was ordered her to install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle she may eventually own or operate.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that they are looking to fill more positions in the County Corrections Department. Exam applications & more information is available at gobroomecounty,com, exam applications must be submitted before June 14th.
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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta gets underway with a full slate of activities Friday night at General Clinton Park & on the river, chairman Mike Kaufman explains:
(Mike Kaufman Friday night)
The full line up can be found at canoeregatta.org.
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The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta announced that Paula Cole will be performing live there on FRIDAY, JUNE 28th at 8:00 PM, Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 5-22-24)
Tickets for Paula Cole can be purchased at foothillspac.org.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 5-22-24
Binghamton Police arrested a 17-year-old for criminal possession of a weapon and reckless endangerment, following a report of shots fired Monday, 1 victim was injured by gunfire, who was taken by police to an area hospital, he was treated & released.
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The Vast majority of School budgets were passed by healthy margins Tuesday across the state. Area schools put forth budgets around the their calculated tax caps.
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Congressman Marc Molinaro’s constituent service team will hold mobile office hours today from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Oneonta Town Hall, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro’s office to share comments and resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.
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American Red Cross will hold blood drives in Oneonta from 1 pm. – 6 pm., today at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street. Another drive will be held in COOPERSTOWN from 9 am. – 2 pm., at St Mary’s Church, 31 Elm Street. Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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