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Vestal High School graduates go from Youth Police Academy to town police officers

Friday, February 19 by Bill Moyer

This past year, three new officers joined the Vestal Police Department. All three are Vestal High School graduates and also attended the Vestal Youth Police Academy. Alyssa Chapman (Class of 2017), Bryant Mabee (Class of 2018) and Justin Perez (Class of 2016)... Read More.

Vestal Man Sentenced to Six-Year Term for Arson Fire at Home Central Hardware

Wednesday, November 11 by Bill Moyer

Richard E. Millard, of Vestal, was sentenced Tuesday to six years in New York State Prison, to be followed by four years’ parole, for second-degree Arson, for a February 13, 2020, fire that damaged Home Central at Four Corners in the Town of Vestal. “Richard... Read More.

Pumpkins on Steps at Vestal Clayton Avenue Elementary School Honor Veterans

Wednesday, November 11 by Bill Moyer

Clayton Avenue Elementary School usually hosts a big Veterans Day ceremony every year, with a student assembly where veterans are invited in to talk to the students about the sacrifices they’ve made to ensure our freedoms. This year, with the limitations due to COVID-19,... Read More.

2nd Confirmed COVID Case in a Vestal Student; Not in School When Infectious

Wednesday, September 23 by Bill Moyer

Vestal Central School District continues to work with the Broome County Health Department as we have received notification of a second confirmed case of COVID-19 involving a student. In its contact-tracing investigation, the Broome County Health Department has not identified any student or staff exposure,... Read More.

Vestal High School Student Has Tested Positive for COVID-19 Virus

Monday, September 21 by Bill Moyer

Vestal Central School District has been working with the Broome County Health Department as we have received notification of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in our district. According to New York State Department of Health guidelines, any person who was in contact with the... Read More.

Vestal Man Pleads Guilty to Arson in Fire that Damaged Home Central Warehouse

Monday, August 10 by Bill Moyer

Richard E. Millard, 50, of Vestal, pleaded guilty Monday in Broome County Court to second-degree Arson, a Class B felony, for setting a fire February 13 that damaged Home Central at 199 Stage Road, in Vestal. At the time, Miller was an employee at... Read More.

Home Central Begins Rebuilding Its Vestal Retail Store After Devaststing Fire

Friday, July 10 by Bill Moyer

Local hardware and home improvement retail store, Home Central, is beginning the rebuilding process of their Vestal, NY location after fire damage closed the location in early February. The fire caused extensive damage to Home Central’s warehouse, resulting... Read More.

17-Year Old Female Dead, 2 Adults in Critical Condition in Vestal Domestic Shooting

Monday, July 6 by Bill Moyer

FROM VESTAL POLICE DEPARTMENT: Around 9:12 p.m. on Saturday, Vestal police officers were dispatched to 709 Rano Boulevard, Vestal, for reports of multiple people shot inside the residence at that location. Vestal polive determined an 11 year-old female, who resides at the residence,... Read More.

Two Owego Men Injured in Pursuit that Ended in a Crash on Vestal Parkway

Monday, June 29 by Bill Moyer

New York State Police have formally processed Christian J. Buck, age 27, of Binghamton, with the following charges after he was released Sunday from UHS Wilson Medical Center: Reckless Endangerment in the first degree, Class D Felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the first degree, Class... Read More.

Vestal Police Chief Explains Town’s State of Emergency Amid George Floyd Marches

Tuesday, June 2 by Bill Moyer

Vestal police Chief John Butler has issued this news release in response to questions about why the town supervisor issued a state of emergency amid marches this weekend in wake of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, where a police officer has been... Read More.

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