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WCDO News — Wednesday 7-1-26
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-1-26
Over 600 NYSEG customers in Otsego County are without power today, following last Night's Storms, the Towns of Laurens & Pittsfield in Otsego County have a State of Emergency in effect due to impassable roads from downed trees & power lines. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.
The totals are in for the number of teams registered for this year's Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Downtown Norwich, organizer Tom Revoir comments:
(Tom Revoir 7-1-26)
Revoir said that those looking to volunteer or be paid referees should call the Norwich YMCA at 607-336-9622 to get involved.
Preparations are wrapping up for the annual Delaware County Fair in Walton in August, Fair Board President Jason Craig explains:
(Jason Craig 7-1-26)
Craig said that another big announcement about a Fair giveaway will be announced next week, the 139th annual Delaware County Fair will be August 17th through the 22nd this year, one of the highlights will be a show by Chubby Checker.
Broome County Sheriff's Office announced expanded support services at the Broome County Correctional Facility through a partnership with the Addiction Center of Broome County. Sheriff Fred Akshar commented at a Press Conference this afternoon:
(Sheriff Akshar 7-1-26)
Addiction Center of Broome County Executive Director Carmela Pirich commented:
(Carmela Pirich 7-1-26)
More information about their programs on a variety of issues can be found at acbcservices.org
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-1-26
About 480 NYSEG customers are without power this morning, following last Night's Storms, the Town of Pittsfield in Otsego County has a State of Emergency in effect due to impassable roads from downed trees & power lines.
38 year old Jennifer Hewitt of Bloomville, was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury, Counts 1 and 2 are for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, for unlawfully issuing a check from a different bank to Delaware National Bank of Delhi and then withdrawing more than $3000, to have insufficient funds in either account to cover her withdrawal on 2 occasions.
29 year old Wesley Eignor of Hobart, was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury for Attempted Assault, Obstruction of Governmental Administration and Aggravated unlicensed operation of a Motor Vehicle. The indictments stem from an incident where Eignor was stopped by a Delaware County Deputy for speeding, he resisted arrest & assaulted the Deputy, and did not have a license or privilege of operating a motor vehicle.
The Hartwick College new President Laurel Bongiorno, is the College’s 13th president, previously she has been an integral part of Hartwick’s leadership team since joining the College in 2022:
(Laurel Bongiorno 7-1-26)
Bongiorno has identified 3 priorities: building confidence and pride in Hartwick, advancing the Forward Momentum Plan, and ensuring a sustainable future for the College.
Over 600 NYSEG customers in Otsego County are without power today, following last Night's Storms, the Towns of Laurens & Pittsfield in Otsego County have a State of Emergency in effect due to impassable roads from downed trees & power lines. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.
The totals are in for the number of teams registered for this year's Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Downtown Norwich, organizer Tom Revoir comments:
(Tom Revoir 7-1-26)
Revoir said that those looking to volunteer or be paid referees should call the Norwich YMCA at 607-336-9622 to get involved.
Preparations are wrapping up for the annual Delaware County Fair in Walton in August, Fair Board President Jason Craig explains:
(Jason Craig 7-1-26)
Craig said that another big announcement about a Fair giveaway will be announced next week, the 139th annual Delaware County Fair will be August 17th through the 22nd this year, one of the highlights will be a show by Chubby Checker.
Broome County Sheriff's Office announced expanded support services at the Broome County Correctional Facility through a partnership with the Addiction Center of Broome County. Sheriff Fred Akshar commented at a Press Conference this afternoon:
(Sheriff Akshar 7-1-26)
Addiction Center of Broome County Executive Director Carmela Pirich commented:
(Carmela Pirich 7-1-26)
More information about their programs on a variety of issues can be found at acbcservices.org
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-1-26
About 480 NYSEG customers are without power this morning, following last Night's Storms, the Town of Pittsfield in Otsego County has a State of Emergency in effect due to impassable roads from downed trees & power lines.
38 year old Jennifer Hewitt of Bloomville, was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury, Counts 1 and 2 are for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, for unlawfully issuing a check from a different bank to Delaware National Bank of Delhi and then withdrawing more than $3000, to have insufficient funds in either account to cover her withdrawal on 2 occasions.
29 year old Wesley Eignor of Hobart, was indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury for Attempted Assault, Obstruction of Governmental Administration and Aggravated unlicensed operation of a Motor Vehicle. The indictments stem from an incident where Eignor was stopped by a Delaware County Deputy for speeding, he resisted arrest & assaulted the Deputy, and did not have a license or privilege of operating a motor vehicle.
The Hartwick College new President Laurel Bongiorno, is the College’s 13th president, previously she has been an integral part of Hartwick’s leadership team since joining the College in 2022:
(Laurel Bongiorno 7-1-26)
Bongiorno has identified 3 priorities: building confidence and pride in Hartwick, advancing the Forward Momentum Plan, and ensuring a sustainable future for the College.