The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35-year-old Robert Collins of Sherburne after he was found to be manufacturing methamphetamine along the banks of the Chenango River in the Village of Sherburne. Narcotics Detectives located Collins cooking methamphetamine using the “one pot” method; Collins was charged with Unlawful Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Unlawful Disposal of Methamphetamine Laboratory Material, as well as several other drug charges, he was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail.
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Governor Cuomo announced that New York State is expanding its efforts to prevent colorectal cancer, the state’s second leading cause of cancer death. Over five years, $8 million in federal grants will go toward new screening initiatives that will be administered by the New York State Department of Health. Each year, nearly 10,000 New Yorkers develop colorectal cancer and more than 3,000 die as a result.
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Governor Cuomo signed legislation that will require tattoo and body piercing studios in New York State to use single-use needles and single-use ink for all procedures performed within their establishments. Single-use ink and single-use needles come in sealed, sterile packages and are intended for only one use. This bill would take effect 120 days after becoming law.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Business After Hours Event today from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm for the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties at Roots Brewing Company at 175 Main Street in Oneonta. Non-perishable food items and Hygiene Items are requested for the United Way Food and Hygiene Items collection through September 14th, as part of their 2015 campaign.

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State Police arrested 39-year-old James Peart of Chenango Forks for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, following a traffic stop for speeding near the on ramp for State Route 17 in the Town of Dickinson. Peart was observed throwing a small metal object while stopping his motorcycle, Troopers located the object and found that it contained 4.4 grams of illegal methamphetamine. Peart was issued a ticket returnable to the Town of Dickinson on September 1st.
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The Delaware county Fair continues tomorrow at the fairgrounds in Walton. Fair Spokesman John Jackson told WCDO News what is planned Thursday at the fair:

(John Jackson Thursday)

The fair runs through Saturday night, concluding with the country music concert headlined by Parmalee & Jana Kramer.
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The Norwich theater company will have 3 performances of “The Music Man” this weekend, Company spokesman Rich Heim explains:

(Rich Heim 8-19-15)

Tickets are available online at Norwich theater company.org, or at Service Pharmacy in Norwich & Sherburne at Pires florist in Norwich.
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Sidney Village Superintendent of Public Works Mike Mercurio announced today that the traffic light at the intersection of Main & River Streets in Downtown Sidney is now in operation. Mercurio reminds motorists that the 4-way stop system implemented since March is no longer in effect & motorists need to obey the newly installed signals.
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The Bainbridge Fire Department responded to the report of a Tractor Trailer on its side, in front of 86 West Main Street this morning. The investigation is continuing & WCDO will have further details as they become available.
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