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Discounted single-day admission tickets for the Great New York State Fair are being offered for a limited time. The Spring Into Summer ticket sale will run from Thursday, June 18, through Monday, June 22, giving people their final chance to buy tickets for $6. Admission is still free for children under 12 and seniors 65 and older. The fair will open Aug. 26 and continue through Labor Day, with all concerts included in the admission price, Tickets are available at etix.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian\u2019s Office will host their next Community Meeting tomorrow regarding the planning of the “America\u2019s Potluck & Turtle Island\u201d festival, Chenango County Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Jessica Moquin 6-16-26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Wednesday community dialogue will take place 5\u20136:30 pm. at the James S. Flanagan Research Center on the CCHS museum campus, located at 43 Rexford St. The goals for these conversations are to coordinate festival logistics and determine what additional planning needs to be accomplished for hosting a successful program. \u201cAmerica\u2019s Potluck & Turtle Island\u201d welcomes the participation of libraries, arts organizations, historical societies, and other community organizations in this historic community event. The free, family-friendly festival is scheduled to take place from 4 to 8 pm. on July 5 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday that over $2 billion in tax relief checks will be sent out to nearly three million New York homeowners as part of the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program. Hochul says most homeowners who are eligible for STAR credit will receive a check between $350 and $600. Seniors who are eligible will receive a check between $700 and $1,500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Deadline to register for the Gus Macker Basketball tournament in Norwich on July 11th and 12th, are only a few days away, organizer Tom Revoir comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Tom Revoir 6-16-26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teams can sign up at macker.com & go to the Norwich drop down, those interested in volunteering or being a referees for the tournament should call 607-336-9622 extension 29.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-16-26<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Binghamton Police Department arrested 53 year old Stanley DeGroat of Binghamton and 47 year old Brett White of Binghamton, following a shooting. DeGroat was charged with Attempted murder, Criminal possession of a weapon, Criminal contempt & 4 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, White was charged with 8 counts of criminal possession of a weapon, following an incident Sunday, where DeGroat fired a shot that grazed the victim’s hand, he fled the scene on a bicycle, he was located & taken into custody. Search warrants were obtained & executed at 2 locations, Officers found several rifles, shotguns, and 2 illegally possessed handguns, which led to White’s arrest. Both face court action shortly, more charges may be forthcoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 61 year old Cathleen Mann of Burlington for 11 counts of Criminal Contempt plus Attempted Criminal Contempt . Mann is accused of violating an order of protection multiple times, she was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Maryland Court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Trump administration dismissed its appeal of a court ruling striking down its blockade on wind energy development. In May 2025, James led a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in suing to block a presidential directive suspending all federal approvals for wind energy projects. In December 2025, the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts granted the coalition’s motion for summary judgment, declared the directive illegal, and vacated the order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-16-26 Discounted single-day admission tickets for the Great New York State Fair are being offered for a limited time. The Spring Into Summer ticket sale will run from Thursday, June 18, through Monday, June 22, giving people … Continue reading