P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-3-26<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Police will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions over the Fourth of July holiday, through Sunday night. Drivers can expect to encounter sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols, Troopers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while driving, they should also remember to \u201cmove over\u201d for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles when traveling. Last year\u2019s Fourth of July enforcement period, Troopers issued 10,497 total tickets, arrested 210 people for DWI, 258 tickets for distracted driving, 301 tickets for Move Over law violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Otsego County Office of Emergency Services announced that the State of Emergency for bot the towns of Pittsfield & Laurens have been rescinded today. Motorists are urged to drive with caution in those towns as recovery efforts are continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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49 year old Thomas George of Binghamton, was found guilty following a jury trial in Broome County Court for Criminal Possession of a Weapon. On July 1, 2025, Police conducted a traffic stop in Johnson City, officers located drug paraphernalia and a quantity of methamphetamine, they also discovered that George had a loaded handgun concealed in his waistband, with 10 rounds of ammunition. George is scheduled to be sentenced on August 14th, he faces up to 15 years in State Prison followed by 5 years of post-release supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian\u2019s Office are hosting the \u201cAmerica\u2019s Potluck & Turtle Island Festival\u201d from 4\u20138 pm. on July 5 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin told WCDO what people can expect to see:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Jessica Moquin 7-3-26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event is part of the local commemorations of America250, made possible by the NY 250 Commission, the Community Foundation for South Central New York and UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Nate Lull Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament is held This Sunday at Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Lull told WCDO about the latest tournament:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Nate Lull 7-3-26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year’s tournament will be raising money for the 2027 edition of the scholarship, where the goal is to surpass last year’s fundraising efforts, about 60 teams will be participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Unadilla Friends Church at 747 Rogers Hollow Road will be opened on Sunday, at 1 PM, the Time Capsule reveal will begin. There will be activities following the reveal, A gathering of new memorabilia to be placed in the new capsule for 2076 will take place, For more information call 607-563-8083 or call\/text 607-434-0651.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Guinness World Record holder Bill Clark will attempt to break the record for the most decks of cards ripped in half in 60 seconds at Mirabito Stadium after the Rumble Ponies\u2019 game tonight against the Chesapeake Baysox. The current World Record for the most decks of cards ripped in half in 60 seconds is 26 decks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A.M. NEWS Friday 7-3-26<\/p>\n\n\n\n
State Police at Binghamton responded to a 2-vehicle crash involving an SUV and motorcycle on Hunt Hill Road in the town of Fenton Thursday. The preliminary investigation indicates that an SUV was traveling north on Hunt Hill Road when the operator was making a left turn into a driveway, the motorcycle was traveling south when the 2 vehicles collided, the motorcycle became engulfed in flames, The operator of the motorcycle did not survive. The SUV operator did not report any injuries. The roadway was closed during the investigation. The investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Southern Tier Music Festival will be held tomorrow afternoon into the evening hours at the Sidney Municipal Airport, co-organizer Teri Schunk comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The schedule can be located at southerntiermusicfest.com, General Admission tickets can also be purchased at the gate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Days 3 and 4 of the 4 day Oneonta 250 celebration continues Saturday & Sunday; On Saturday, the traditional Hometown Fourth events will be held, Hill City Celebrations Board Chairman Sean Lewis comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lewis said that More information is at hometown4th.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The weekend concludes from 1 to 5 pm. Sunday, July 5 with Huntington Park\u2019s Festival Under the Big Tent, a re-creation of a Redpath Chautauqua event that took place in 1914 in Huntington Park. Huntington Library Director Alex Benjamin explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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America 250 Oneonta events are supported by the City of Oneonta, as well as local businesses, more information is available by visiting Facebook: Oneonta250.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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On Saturday, July 4 The Unadilla Time Capsule on the Community House front lawn, will be opened up after a parade, Jill Sholtes was 1 of the 4th Graders in 1976 who participated in the planning the Time Capsule, and is 1 of Saturday;s organizers, told WCDO about the Capsule:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Jill Sholtes 7-3-26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sholtes said that 23 of the 1976 4th Graders will be there Saturday, after the parade from the Unatego Elementary School to the Community House, The Time Capsule will be opened at 12:00 Noon. A new Tricentennial time capsule for 2076 is being organized by the Rotary Club of Unadilla. Anyone is invited to contribute an item to be opened on July 4, 2076.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Gilbertsville Pet Parade will be held tonight, where people are encouraged to bring their pets, preferably in costume, to walk through the hamlet, organizer Traci Martinetti explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Traci Martinetti 7-3-26)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event is free and starts at 6:30 this evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-3-26 State Police will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions over the Fourth of July holiday, through Sunday night. Drivers can expect to encounter sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols, … Continue reading