P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-5-25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Police responded Thursday afternoon to State Route 12B in the town of Sherburne for a report of a 2-car accident. An investigation determined that a tractor trailer, driven by 57 year old Jacob Relyea of Bridgeport encountered a white-out snow squall, lost control and crossed over into the southbound lane, colliding head on with a sedan driven by 32 year old Danica Jones of Earlville, she was pronounced dead at the scene, Troopers administered a Standard Field Sobriety Test and Relyea showed no signs of impairment, he was issued tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations, The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Annual Chenango County Historical Society Holiday Open House will be on Sunday from 10 am. to 4 pm. at the Society at 45 Rexford Street in Norwich. Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Jessica Moquin 12-4-25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, treats will be provided by Kelly Banks Cakes of New Berlin, & The Holiday Open House also serves as the launch of the \u201cParade of Trees,\u201d the \u201cPeople\u2019s Choice\u201d campaign will begin with in-person and virtual viewing, people can vote for their favorite tree by making a donation, whoeover collects to most by December 31 will win & share the earnings with the Historical Society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Due to Thursday night’s drop in temperatures, The Norwich BID announced that the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting will now be NEXT Thursday, December 11th at 6:30pm in West Park in downtown Norwich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The popular Dickens Nights returns to the Fenimore Farms in Cooperstown Saturday & Sunday and will feature performances from Dickens\u2019 \u201cA Christmas Carol\u201d spokesperson Kerri Green explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Kerri Green 12-5-25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. For more information on ticket, pricing and details on our specialty events go to: www.fenimorefarm.org\/glimmernights or call (607) 547-1450 for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The \u201cPawstruck\u201d fundraiser for Delaware Valley Humane Society will be this Sunday at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney Industrial Park, with a variety of activities to raise money, Erin Insinga of the Humane Society comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Erin Insinga 12-5-25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, a new fundraising program has been instituted called \u201cShelter Saviors\u201d where 6 area businesses will match donations for the shelter in December & that will include this Sunday\u2019s Pawstruck fundraiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Uplift Collective of Sidney Center will host the annual Holiday in the Hamlet Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sidney Center Fire Station. There will be free photos with Santa, kids craft, live music, they request that people bring a canned food donation for the Sidney Center Food pantry. More information is available at the Uplift Collective Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-5-25<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46 year old Adam Smith of Kirkwood after Deputies responded Wednesday to report of a man driving in circles on someone’s lawn, firing a weapon & striking an electrical transformer & hitting another vehicle while leaving. On Thursday investigators learned that Smith was outside his residence armed with a weapon, he went back inside when officers responded, After a brief standoff, Smith was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was executed, they seized 2 unregistered handguns, 40-long guns and narcotics. Smith was charged with 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Mischief, Reckless Endangerment, 5 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, he was turned over the Broome County Correctional Facility for Arraignment. The Broome County Sheriff\u2019s Office was assisted by State Police in this investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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50 year old Paul Graham of Binghamton was found guilty of 1st Degree Assault and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in Broome County Court. The verdict comes in response to a January 4th incident during which Graham used a cane knife to stab the victim through the heart, causing life-threatening injuries. The victim required immediate surgery but survived the attack. Graham has a prior criminal conviction, his weapons charge became a felony. Graham faces up to 25 years in state prison when he is sentenced in March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2 Holiday Parades are being held locally tonight & on Saturday, 4towns Forward President Teri Schunk told WCDO about tonight’s “Holly Jolly” Sidney Festivities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Teri Schunk 12-5-25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 Towns Forward spokesman Ed Curley told WCDO about Afton’s festivities on Saturday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Ed Curley 12-5-25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
More holiday parades are scheduled locally the following weekend in Bainbridge & Unadilla.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Chenango Arts Council will have their next show this weekend, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Mary Beth Miller 12-5-25)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tickets are available at Chenangoarts.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-5-25 State Police responded Thursday afternoon to State Route 12B in the town of Sherburne for a report of a 2-car accident. An investigation determined that a tractor trailer, driven by 57 year old Jacob Relyea of … Continue reading