Chenango County Emergency Officials are dealing with a\nnumber of road problems from flash flooding, following heavy downpours over the\nlast several days. Norwich, Oxford,\nSmithville, McDonough & Pharsalia have had numerous issues; damage was\nextensive around Oxford, including the school grounds, road closures in Oxford\ninclude Vroman Hill Road, Midland Hill Road, plus Hoben, Ryan, Brooksbank &\nBradley Hill roads. County officials\nadvise that motorist turn around if they encounter flooded roads, and contact\nauthorities immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Oneonta Authorities had to close Main Street this morning\nnear Fox Hospital, for a reported Natural Gas leak. The Oneonta Fire Department & NYSEG Crews\nresponded after a contractor’s crew member apparently hit a high pressure gas\nline, Main Street has been re-opened,\nresidents who were evacuated from their homes on Hudson and Otsego Street were\nallowed to return to their homes, City Officials said that Roosevelt Avenue\nwill remain closed until further notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The State Senate passed a bill that eliminates the criminal\npenalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, but fines may still be\napplied up to $50 for 1 ounce or less, or $200 for between 1 & 2\nounces. The State Assembly voted to pass\nthe measure early this morning; Governor Cuomo is expected to sign it. Lawmakers could not get enough votes to make\nrecreational marijuana legal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Chenango Sheriff’s Department arrested 31 year old\nNicholas Redd of Norwich on several counts of criminal possession a controlled\nsubstance, he allegedly possessed prescription medication, methamphetamine and\nheroin during the traffic stop that occurred in the Town of Norwich, and he\nfaces court action at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Chenango County Relay for\nLife, which will be held July 20th in Norwich. County residents wishing to volunteer can\nemail Relay.Chenango@gmail.com or contact the American Cancer Society at\n1-800-227-2345 or at cancer.org<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond & the Delhi Fire\nDepartment awarded local teenager Kayleigh Verspoor with The County Sheriff’s\nDepartment “Super Star” Award and the Delhi Fire Department’s plaque\nof recognition. On Sunday, May 26th, Verspoor rescued 2 canoeists who had\ntipped over in Delta Lake in Rome while working as a counselor at Haven Camp\nfor disabled adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Afton Fair continues tonight & into the weekend with\na full schedule, spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Rhonda Barriger Weekend)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Afton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Graduation Exercises will be held in 4 area school this weekend.\u00a0 Unatego seniors will graduate this evening at 7:00 PM, Saturday commencement exercises will be held at the Walton, Gilbertsville Mount Upton & Unadilla Valley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The 130th Afton Fair Continues Today, Fair spokesperson\nRhonda Barriger told WCDO News about today’s lineup of activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Rhonda Barriger Friday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Afton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2 Norwich residents were arrested by the Chenango County\nSheriff\u2019s Office for Criminal Trespass, Theft of Services, Criminal Possession\nof a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Deputies arrested 32 year old Scott Russell\n& 22 year old Brooklyn Stout after a complaint from the Norwich Inn, both\nare accused of using a stolen motel key to enter one of the motel rooms, they\nstayed the night and did not pay for the room. \nWhile in custody, a search uncovered Marihuana & a controlled\nsubstance, both were released on appearance tickets for the Town of Norwich\ncourt at a later date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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NYSEG will be conducting natural gas service and main work\nlocated between 294 &297 Chestnut Street in the City of Oneonta. A lane closure between Lewis Ave and Pearl St\nwill be necessary to provide safety for their crews as well as the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Chenango County Health Department will hold another free\nrabies clinic Saturday, for dogs, cats & Ferrets. The Clinic will be held at the Greene\nVeterinary Clinic from 12:30 to 1:30 PM><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Delaware County Historical Association will hold 3 Civil\nWar battlefield reenactments over the weekend. \nThe event takes place at the Delaware County Historical Association on\nSaturday and Sunday, Lunch and other\nrefreshments available on both Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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