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WCDO News — Thursday 9-26-19
State Police responded to a report of a male who fell
approximately 20 to 30 feet from a ladder at a residence on Swart Hollow Road
in the town of Oneonta Wednesday. 56
year old Troy Anderson of Oneonta was assisting the home owner with outside
repairs when he fell off the ladder. The
homeowner called 911, Anderson was transported to A.O Fox Hospital where he was
pronounced deceased. The investigation
is on-going, but at this time no foul play was observed and it appears to be an
accident.
State Police responded to a 1-car fatal crash on Klondike
Road in the town of Hancock on Tuesday at about 6:20 PM, following a report of
a vehicle that overturned and was on fire.
An investigation revealed that 69-year-old Elizabeth Rosengrant of
Fish’s Eddy was operating an SUV when she went off of the shoulder of the
roadway, overturned & struck 2 trees & caught on fire. The case remains under investigation.
The Town of Guilford Board held a special meeting Wednesday
night & they approved their Local Renewable Energy Law for the possible
development of solar and wind energy businesses. Guilford town Supervisor George Senek told
WCDO News that any construction of wind turbines by Calpine is at least 1 year
away:
(George Senek 9-26-19)
The Calpine Corporation has proposed a plan to build up to
30 large Wind Turbines around the Town of Guilford up to 676 feet. They are exploring similar plans for up to 27
wind turbines in the towns of Windsor & Sanford.
Applications are being accepted currently for the Leadership
Delaware classes, which will start in October & last for 16 sessions twice
a month. Delaware County Chamber
President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-26-19)
Pucci said that the first session will be held on October
9th, the application can be downloaded at
http://delawarecounty.org/about/leadership-delaware/
Chenango County Waste Management
reminds county residents that the Latex Paint Exchange officially ends
September 30th at the North Norwich Transfer Station on State Route 12. The site is open Tuesdays through Fridays
from 9:00 AM to 3:00 pm; more information is available at 337-1790.
On Tuesday afternoon, Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies,
& State Police responded to a 2 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway
357, near Lawton Hill Road, in the Town of Franklin. Deputies reported that 55 year-old Robert Ray
of Bainbridge travelled into the opposing lane & struck an on-coming
vehicle driven by 89 year-old Richard Dickson of Jensen Beach, Florida. The Dickson vehicle subsequently ran off the
roadway and overturned in a ditch. Richard Dickson, and his 90-year-old
passenger, Helen Dickson suffered minor injuries and were transported to A.O.
Fox Hospital for treatment. Deputies later issued Ray traffic summonses for
failure to keep right and failure to wear a seatbelt.
Otsego County held its 22nd annual Hazardous Waste
Collection Day this past weekend. On
Friday, Unadilla had 170 cars dropping off hazardous materials, on Saturday at
the Meadows Office Complex, 750 cars dropped off hazardous materials. 200 pounds of pharmaceuticals and medications
were collected for incineration, over 20,000 pounds of electronics, 240 car
batteries & 2500 household batteries were collected, & 650 gallons of
paint was collected which will be re-mixed by Golden Artist Colors for eventual
re-distribution to local not-for-profit agencies.
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will host
their Kick Off Dinner for their Campaign season Tonight from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
at J & D Wagon Wheel in Oneonta.
Debra Marcus is this year’s recipient of the 2019 Cheri Albrecht Award
& Tim McGraw will be awarded the 2019 Alan Donovan Outstanding Community
Leadership Award.
Otsego County Chamber will host their state Mandated
Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment Training on Wednesday, October
9th at 1:00 PM at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in Oneonta. The State mandates ALL employers adopt a
sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train ALL employees on sexual
harassment prevention. Pinnacle Human
Resources, LLC will conduct the training for Managers and Owners. Chamber members must register with Barbara
Ann Heegan 432-4500 or by email:
baheegan@otsegocc.com
The Hospice Chenango Annual Dinner will be held this evening
in Norwich. The dinner will be held at
the Canasawacta Country Club starting at 6:00 PM, honorees will be volunteer
Audrey Coleman & Pet therapy dog Fanny.
approximately 20 to 30 feet from a ladder at a residence on Swart Hollow Road
in the town of Oneonta Wednesday. 56
year old Troy Anderson of Oneonta was assisting the home owner with outside
repairs when he fell off the ladder. The
homeowner called 911, Anderson was transported to A.O Fox Hospital where he was
pronounced deceased. The investigation
is on-going, but at this time no foul play was observed and it appears to be an
accident.
State Police responded to a 1-car fatal crash on Klondike
Road in the town of Hancock on Tuesday at about 6:20 PM, following a report of
a vehicle that overturned and was on fire.
An investigation revealed that 69-year-old Elizabeth Rosengrant of
Fish’s Eddy was operating an SUV when she went off of the shoulder of the
roadway, overturned & struck 2 trees & caught on fire. The case remains under investigation.
The Town of Guilford Board held a special meeting Wednesday
night & they approved their Local Renewable Energy Law for the possible
development of solar and wind energy businesses. Guilford town Supervisor George Senek told
WCDO News that any construction of wind turbines by Calpine is at least 1 year
away:
(George Senek 9-26-19)
The Calpine Corporation has proposed a plan to build up to
30 large Wind Turbines around the Town of Guilford up to 676 feet. They are exploring similar plans for up to 27
wind turbines in the towns of Windsor & Sanford.
Applications are being accepted currently for the Leadership
Delaware classes, which will start in October & last for 16 sessions twice
a month. Delaware County Chamber
President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-26-19)
Pucci said that the first session will be held on October
9th, the application can be downloaded at
http://delawarecounty.org/about/leadership-delaware/
Chenango County Waste Management
reminds county residents that the Latex Paint Exchange officially ends
September 30th at the North Norwich Transfer Station on State Route 12. The site is open Tuesdays through Fridays
from 9:00 AM to 3:00 pm; more information is available at 337-1790.
On Tuesday afternoon, Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies,
& State Police responded to a 2 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway
357, near Lawton Hill Road, in the Town of Franklin. Deputies reported that 55 year-old Robert Ray
of Bainbridge travelled into the opposing lane & struck an on-coming
vehicle driven by 89 year-old Richard Dickson of Jensen Beach, Florida. The Dickson vehicle subsequently ran off the
roadway and overturned in a ditch. Richard Dickson, and his 90-year-old
passenger, Helen Dickson suffered minor injuries and were transported to A.O.
Fox Hospital for treatment. Deputies later issued Ray traffic summonses for
failure to keep right and failure to wear a seatbelt.
Otsego County held its 22nd annual Hazardous Waste
Collection Day this past weekend. On
Friday, Unadilla had 170 cars dropping off hazardous materials, on Saturday at
the Meadows Office Complex, 750 cars dropped off hazardous materials. 200 pounds of pharmaceuticals and medications
were collected for incineration, over 20,000 pounds of electronics, 240 car
batteries & 2500 household batteries were collected, & 650 gallons of
paint was collected which will be re-mixed by Golden Artist Colors for eventual
re-distribution to local not-for-profit agencies.
The United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties will host
their Kick Off Dinner for their Campaign season Tonight from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
at J & D Wagon Wheel in Oneonta.
Debra Marcus is this year’s recipient of the 2019 Cheri Albrecht Award
& Tim McGraw will be awarded the 2019 Alan Donovan Outstanding Community
Leadership Award.
Otsego County Chamber will host their state Mandated
Anti-Harassment Policies and Sexual Harassment Training on Wednesday, October
9th at 1:00 PM at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in Oneonta. The State mandates ALL employers adopt a
sexual harassment prevention policy as well as to train ALL employees on sexual
harassment prevention. Pinnacle Human
Resources, LLC will conduct the training for Managers and Owners. Chamber members must register with Barbara
Ann Heegan 432-4500 or by email:
baheegan@otsegocc.com
The Hospice Chenango Annual Dinner will be held this evening
in Norwich. The dinner will be held at
the Canasawacta Country Club starting at 6:00 PM, honorees will be volunteer
Audrey Coleman & Pet therapy dog Fanny.
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