The Platinum Street Ballers will be back in Sidney this year, as part of an annual fundraiser for the Sidney Boys & Girl\u2019s club on Saturday November 9th at the Sidney High School Gym.\u00a0 Club Director Trish Tyrell comments:<\/p>\n
(Trish Tyrell 11-1-13)<\/p>\n
Tickets are available at the Boys & Girls club in the Civic Center, the Sidney Great American, VEP, Sidney Flowers & Gifts, & Hometown Pizza in Franklin, the money raised will help the Boys & Girls club continue to operate their programs for area youth.<\/p>\n
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Operation Gratitude is sending candy & other items to service men & women overseas, Kim MacRabie cialis in canada<\/a> of Masonville has decided to help get the project running in the tri-county region, after her children decided that they wanted to donate their Halloween Candy this year:<\/p>\n (Kim MacRabie 11-1-13)<\/p>\n MacRabie is placing the collection Box at the Sidney Great American starting today, more information is available at 607-231-3888.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n ———————————–<\/p>\n U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer announced a proposal to end restrictions on shipping beer, wine, and spirits through the US Postal Service. The existing legislation dates back to the prohibition era,\u00a0 Schumer argues that it is no longer needed and is hurting the state\u2019s economy.\u00a0 Schumer said that ending the law would help the struggling postal service and would also benefit upstate wineries and breweries.<\/p>\n ———————————-<\/p>\n Assemblyman Cliff Crouch and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo will be hosting a Community Forum to receive public input about the planned closure of the Broome Developmental Center.\u00a0 The forum will be held November 12th<\/sup>, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, at the Chenango\u00a0<\/b>Valley\u00a0<\/b>High School\u00a0<\/b>Auditorium at 221 Chenango Bridge Road.<\/p>\n —————————————<\/p>\n State Troopers at Oneonta arrested 26-year-old Jason Harageones <\/strong>of Unadilla for 2 counts of criminal mischief and 2nd<\/sup> degree harassment.\u00a0The arrest resulted from a dispute on River Street in Otego; Harageones\u00a0was issued a ticket returnable to the Otego town court.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n ——————————–<\/p>\n The Out of the Woodwork players are presenting the classic play \u201cOur Town\u201d from Thornton Wilder, this weekend at the Bainbridge town hall theater.\u00a0 The play was almost cancelled until a last minute addition to play an important character, according to cast member Howard Hannum:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n (Howard Hannum 11-1-13)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tickets for Friday & Saturday Night and Sunday matinee performances are available at the box office on the 2nd<\/sup> floor of the Bainbridge Town Hall, with discounted prices for students & seniors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n ———————————-<\/p>\n The IRS warned consumers about a phone scam targeting taxpayers. Victims are told they owe money to the IRS and it must be paid promptly through a pre-loaded debit card or wire transfer. If the victim refuses to cooperate, they are then threatened with arrest, deportation or suspension of a business or driver\u2019s license.\u00a0 The IRS will never ask for a credit card number over the phone, nor request a pre-paid debit card or wire transfer. If you\u2019ve been targeted by this scam, report it at FTC.gov or IRS.gov.<\/p>\n —————————————<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Platinum Street Ballers will be back in Sidney this year, as part of an annual fundraiser for the Sidney Boys & Girl\u2019s club on Saturday November 9th at the Sidney High School Gym.\u00a0 Club Director Trish Tyrell comments: (Trish … Continue reading