Amphenol Breaks Ground on New Spot in Sidney
Ground has been broken on a new parcel of land for Sidney's Amphenol manufacturing plant.
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Tuesday Fire Forces Evacuation at Sidney Schools
A fire in a pole barn Tuesday led to the evacuation of roughly 450 students from Sidney elementary and middle school to the high school gymnasium.
School officials say a tractor was destroyed and the barn suffered smoke damage as the cause of the fire may have been the tractors battery but the investigation is ongoing.
Sidney Amphenol Plant Prepares for Sandy [PHOTOS]
The Amphenol Aerospace facility in Sidney, which has suffered tens of millions of dollars in damage since the floods of 2006, is preparing for Hurricane Sandy to impact the area.
Pennsylvania Fugitive From Oneonta Turns Up in Sidney
On Tuesday, state police in Sidney arrested a John Balckburn, 24, of Oneonta, on a fugitive warrant for the charge of arson, issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
AAA Kicks Off 2012 ‘School’s Open, Drive Carefully’
With the new school year kicking off around the state Wednesday, state police at Sidney are urging everyone to support AAA’s annual “School’s Open Drive Carefully” campaign to preserve the safety of children traveling to and from school.
Monday Morning Time Capsule: ‘Here Comes I-88!’
An arterial route was proposed way back in 1951 and eventually became part of Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways in 1956. By 1968, plans were drawn up for the East/West arterial that would become known as I-88. This main thoroughfare, which skirts Oneonta and our listening area, runs from Binghamton to Schenectady, some 117 miles.
Watch Stunning Amateur Video of the Sidney Tornado
This was taken by a witness near the Sidney high school. This tornado caused minor damage and closed at least one road due to debris.
Local Schools That Started Late Due to Floods Will Not Be Penalized
State Senator James Seward and Assemblyman Pete Lopez announced yesterday that school districts unable to open on time last year due to damages from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee will not be penalized for lost days.
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Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties to Receive Thousands in State Grants for Flood Cleanup
Counties in the 51st Senate District will receive the lion’s share of $16 million in state grants and matching funds for stream and flood restoration work to repair damages from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.