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News Briefs: September 14, 2023

Student Charged with Arson

RICHFIELD SPRINGS—New York State Police were called to assist the Richfield Fire Department with a fire in a second-floor bathroom at Richfield Springs Central School at about 3 p.m. on Thursday, September 7. Investigation revealed that a 15-year-old male intentionally lit a soap dispenser on fire, causing minor property damage; no injuries were reported. The juvenile was arrested and charged with the class B felony of second-degree arson.

Orpheus Announces Auditions

ONEONTA—Orpheus Theatre announced that it will hold open auditions for its winter production of “The Sound of Music” at 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, September 15 and 16. All ages are welcome. Attendees will be asked to sing a pre-selected section of “My Favorite Things” as their vocal audition and will be expected to perform a brief dance audition. Movement-appropriate clothing and footwear are strongly recommended. Callbacks will be made on Sunday, September 17, and rehearsals start on Monday, September 25. The show will be performed December 8-10. Audition and callback materials are available at https://www.orpheustheatre.org/

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