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THOMAS MARRA

A driver fled the scene after crashing their vehicle into a tree in Delmar.

Driver Flees After Crashing Into Tree in Delmar

DELMAR, NY - One person has been charged after fleeing the scene of a crash in Delmar on Monday, July 26th. Emergency crews were dispatched to the area of 320 Elm Ave. around 11:05 P.M. for several calls of a vehicle that had crashed into a tree that was possibly smoking as well.

The 2002 Dodge pickup truck was traveling northbound on Elm Avenue when it left the roadway and struck a tree, hit two mailboxes and came to a rest after striking a second tree, according to a report from Bethlehem Police.

Delmar and Slingerlands Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene with Bethlehem Police, Delmar-Bethlehem EMS, Albany County Paramedics, with the assistance of New York State Police. Fire crews secured the battery to the vehicle while EMS was waiting to find a patient.

Police said the driver fled on foot prior to the arrival of first responders, but a description was given to them by a witness. The driver, later identified as a 23-yearold Delmar man, turned himself in to the Bethlehem Police Station at 6:00 A.M. the following morning. The driver was issued tickets for unsafe lane change and leaving the scene of a property damage accident, according to the report.

Elm Avenue was shut down in the area from Feura Bush Road and at Route 32.

Police say the driver appeared to be the only occupant in the vehicle and there were no injuries reported.

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- THOMAS MARRA

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Wendelville VFC Celebrates 100 Years of Service

PENDELTON, NY - On Saturday, August 14th, the Wendelville Volunteer Fire Company in the town of Pendelton (Niagara County) celebrated 100 years of service to the community with a Grand Parade and Field Day. Conditions on arrival.

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JOHN BECHTOLD

Bloomington tanker dumping into tank, and High Falls pumping to another engine.

Bloomington Stone House Fire Blamed on Renovations

BLOOMINGTON, NY - A house fire on Old Lucas Ave. Turnpike that occurred on June 10th at 10:00 P.M. resulted in 40 firefighters from five fire companies responding for assistance. Bloomington Fire Chief Joe Hafner, Jr. said the fire began in the attic, and that the owner and workers were in the house at the time. Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting through the roof. Tankers were used to fill a dump tank on Lucas Ave. Extension, and water was pumped to the scene on the dead end street. Bloomington, Rosendale, Kingston, Ulster Hose, High Falls and Cottekill assisted on the scene.