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WCDO News — Monday 4-13-26
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-13-26
The Norwich Fire Department responded at about 5:00 AM This Morning to a blaze at 104 Mitchell Street, with reports of occupants jumping out of the building. Norwich Police arrived & discovered the 2 victims outside the structure, EMT 's arrived & transported the victims to the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for burns & injuries, Norwich received assistance from Sherburne & Oxford fire departments, the investigation listed the cause as accidental caused by a chimney fire that extended through the home from an operating coal stove, there were no functioning smoke detectors , no firefighters were injured.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 26 year old Devin Sanchez of New York Mills for Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Ghost Gun, Harassment & Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, following a physical domestic dispute in the Town of Pittsfield. Sanchez is accused of obstructing the victims breathing by restraining by the neck during the dispute, he is also accused of shoving the victim into a wall & he was also found to possess an unregistered/unserialized ghost gun. Sanchez was taken into custody and was held at the Otsego County Jail pending Arraignment.
33 year old Wayne Cirigliano of Sidney, pleaded guilty to 1 count each of Criminal Mischief and Bail Jumping, in Village of Sidney Court, he was sentenced to 5 months’ incarceration for the Criminal Mischief and 5 months’ incarceration for Bail Jumping, the sentences will run concurrently. Cirigliano was ordered to pay $200 in restitution for damage caused at Circle Drive Apartments in Sidney, plus he was also assessed $255 in fines and fees. Last November, Cirigliano damaged property at the Circle Drive Apartments by pushing in a window air conditioning unit and discharging a fire extinguisher into the residence, & on to their vehicle.
Chenango Sheriff's Office announced that an agreement with the Village of Bainbridge to provide policing services to the community, Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 4-13-26)
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office has established a substation at the Bainbridge Village Hall at 33 West Main Street.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-13-26
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 46 year old Lloyd Davis of Worcester, for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, 1st & 2nd degree Rape, Sexual Abuse & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation of persistent abuse, which revealed that Davis allegedly subjected minors to physical and sexual abuse over the course of several years. Davis was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was executed at the residence and evidence was secured. Additional search warrants were executed at a location in the Town of Maryland where additional evidence was located. Davis was processed, arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility without bail.
State Police responded Friday night to a 1-vehicle crash on County Highway 22, in the town of Richfield Springs. 29-year-old Ashley Faubert of Ilion left the roadway and struck a tree. Residents attempted to assist her, including an EMT who initiated CPR until Otsego EMS arrived to transport Faubert to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, where she was later pronounced deceased. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
The New York State Police remind motorists that distracted driving remains to be a top cause of roadway collisions and creates serious danger to first responders and the public, they must also obey the state's "Move Over" Law, on Sunday on Long Island , a distracted driver crashed into the rear of a State Police patrol car after troopers responded to an MVA on the Southern State Parkway, the patrol vehicle was crashed into by an inattentive driver, both the driver & the trooper were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries.
The Norwich Fire Department responded at about 5:00 AM This Morning to a blaze at 104 Mitchell Street, with reports of occupants jumping out of the building. Norwich Police arrived & discovered the 2 victims outside the structure, EMT 's arrived & transported the victims to the Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for burns & injuries, Norwich received assistance from Sherburne & Oxford fire departments, the investigation listed the cause as accidental caused by a chimney fire that extended through the home from an operating coal stove, there were no functioning smoke detectors , no firefighters were injured.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 26 year old Devin Sanchez of New York Mills for Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Ghost Gun, Harassment & Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, following a physical domestic dispute in the Town of Pittsfield. Sanchez is accused of obstructing the victims breathing by restraining by the neck during the dispute, he is also accused of shoving the victim into a wall & he was also found to possess an unregistered/unserialized ghost gun. Sanchez was taken into custody and was held at the Otsego County Jail pending Arraignment.
33 year old Wayne Cirigliano of Sidney, pleaded guilty to 1 count each of Criminal Mischief and Bail Jumping, in Village of Sidney Court, he was sentenced to 5 months’ incarceration for the Criminal Mischief and 5 months’ incarceration for Bail Jumping, the sentences will run concurrently. Cirigliano was ordered to pay $200 in restitution for damage caused at Circle Drive Apartments in Sidney, plus he was also assessed $255 in fines and fees. Last November, Cirigliano damaged property at the Circle Drive Apartments by pushing in a window air conditioning unit and discharging a fire extinguisher into the residence, & on to their vehicle.
Chenango Sheriff's Office announced that an agreement with the Village of Bainbridge to provide policing services to the community, Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 4-13-26)
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office has established a substation at the Bainbridge Village Hall at 33 West Main Street.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-13-26
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 46 year old Lloyd Davis of Worcester, for Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child, 1st & 2nd degree Rape, Sexual Abuse & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation of persistent abuse, which revealed that Davis allegedly subjected minors to physical and sexual abuse over the course of several years. Davis was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was executed at the residence and evidence was secured. Additional search warrants were executed at a location in the Town of Maryland where additional evidence was located. Davis was processed, arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility without bail.
State Police responded Friday night to a 1-vehicle crash on County Highway 22, in the town of Richfield Springs. 29-year-old Ashley Faubert of Ilion left the roadway and struck a tree. Residents attempted to assist her, including an EMT who initiated CPR until Otsego EMS arrived to transport Faubert to Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, where she was later pronounced deceased. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
The New York State Police remind motorists that distracted driving remains to be a top cause of roadway collisions and creates serious danger to first responders and the public, they must also obey the state's "Move Over" Law, on Sunday on Long Island , a distracted driver crashed into the rear of a State Police patrol car after troopers responded to an MVA on the Southern State Parkway, the patrol vehicle was crashed into by an inattentive driver, both the driver & the trooper were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of injuries.
WCDO News — Friday 4-3-26
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-3-26
The City of Norwich Police Department arrested 33 year old Chad Potter of Sherburne, following a multi-agency investigation into interference with public safety communications. The investigation began in March of 2021, when it was alleged that Potter unlawfully transmitted over a law enforcement radio frequencies on multiple occasions, interfering with police, fire, and EMS operations throughout Chenango County. Potter broadcast false statements, including one transmission of "shots fired, shots fired," Potter was interviewed and admitted to transmitting over the law enforcement frequency and making the false statements, & having flashing lights on his vehicle, he was charged with 2 counts of Obstruction of Governmental Administration & Making a Terroristic Threat. Potter faces court action at a later date.
45 year old Bernard Barnes of Binghamton was found guilty of Grand Larceny following a Jury Trial in Broome County Court, Barnes served as an aide to an elderly individual to assist an elderly man. Family members of the victim became suspicious after a camera in the victim’s room had been covered with tape, after reviewing available footage, it was determined that Barnes had re-positioned the victim’s bed and accessed a safe, from which he stole approximately $14,000 worth of jewelry. Barnes is scheduled to be sentenced on July 16, 2026, in Broome County Court to 3 ½ to 7 years in New York State Prison.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Saturday, from 10:30 am. - 2:30 pm., at Hartwick College, to donate blood visit RedCrossBlood.org, the Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies season gets underway tonight on the road against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The home opener is on Tuesday, April 7 against the Somerset Patriots at 6:07 pm; for Tickets, or more information, call (607)-722-3866, or go online at bingrp.com.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-3-26
State Police are warning the public, about scams where individuals are falsely told they are “wanted on a warrant” and must pay money to avoid arrest. Scammers are contacting victims impersonating law enforcement officers, court officials, or government agencies, The victim is pressured to make payment using cash, gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or other non-traceable methods. On April 1, a victim was instructed to meet an individual who was purported to be a law enforcement officer to collect funds at a location in Bainbridge. This would have been the 3rd occasion for a sum of money to be over $100,000. After the victim handed over the cash, Troopers intervened and arrested Tushar Sharma of India for 2nd degree Grand Larceny, Scheming to Defraud & Conspiracy, he was arraigned and was released on his own recognizance, and is scheduled to appear at Bainbridge Town Court on April 20th.
State Police gave an update regarding I-88, which remains closed in both directions between Unadilla (exit 10) and Otego (exit 12) due to considerable erosion under the highway in the median impacting both eastbound and westbound lanes. Emergency repairs are underway. I-88 will remain closed until New York State Department of Transportation engineers determine the roadway is safe to reopen. A 9.5 mile detour is in place along State Route 7 to reconnect motorists back to the Interstate.
Governor Kathy Hochul visited Johnson City yesterday, she called for removing the extra level of state oversight in order to speed up the construction of more housing:
(Hochul 4-4-26)
The Governor advocated for lower the costs of auto insurance, by removing widespread fraud from staged accidents & big payouts, the state is late on a new state budget again this year, a budget extender is in effect until Tuesday.
A great turnout was reported last weekend in Norwich for the Luszi's Legacy fundraiser, to raise money to help families get assistance for veterinary help for their older pets in need, Organizer Anett Slater comments:
(Anett Slater 4-3-26)
Slater said that she is also planning to have a Luszi's Legacy corn-hole tournament fundraiser in May, more information will be announced when that event is scheduled.
Broome County Corrections Academy will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton at 11:00 this morning. This year, 15 graduates will officially earn the rank of Officer, after weeks of grueling training, learning defense tactics, studying law, and more on their journey to a career in the Correctional Facility.
The City of Norwich Police Department arrested 33 year old Chad Potter of Sherburne, following a multi-agency investigation into interference with public safety communications. The investigation began in March of 2021, when it was alleged that Potter unlawfully transmitted over a law enforcement radio frequencies on multiple occasions, interfering with police, fire, and EMS operations throughout Chenango County. Potter broadcast false statements, including one transmission of "shots fired, shots fired," Potter was interviewed and admitted to transmitting over the law enforcement frequency and making the false statements, & having flashing lights on his vehicle, he was charged with 2 counts of Obstruction of Governmental Administration & Making a Terroristic Threat. Potter faces court action at a later date.
45 year old Bernard Barnes of Binghamton was found guilty of Grand Larceny following a Jury Trial in Broome County Court, Barnes served as an aide to an elderly individual to assist an elderly man. Family members of the victim became suspicious after a camera in the victim’s room had been covered with tape, after reviewing available footage, it was determined that Barnes had re-positioned the victim’s bed and accessed a safe, from which he stole approximately $14,000 worth of jewelry. Barnes is scheduled to be sentenced on July 16, 2026, in Broome County Court to 3 ½ to 7 years in New York State Prison.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Saturday, from 10:30 am. - 2:30 pm., at Hartwick College, to donate blood visit RedCrossBlood.org, the Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies season gets underway tonight on the road against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The home opener is on Tuesday, April 7 against the Somerset Patriots at 6:07 pm; for Tickets, or more information, call (607)-722-3866, or go online at bingrp.com.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-3-26
State Police are warning the public, about scams where individuals are falsely told they are “wanted on a warrant” and must pay money to avoid arrest. Scammers are contacting victims impersonating law enforcement officers, court officials, or government agencies, The victim is pressured to make payment using cash, gift cards, wire transfers, cryptocurrency, or other non-traceable methods. On April 1, a victim was instructed to meet an individual who was purported to be a law enforcement officer to collect funds at a location in Bainbridge. This would have been the 3rd occasion for a sum of money to be over $100,000. After the victim handed over the cash, Troopers intervened and arrested Tushar Sharma of India for 2nd degree Grand Larceny, Scheming to Defraud & Conspiracy, he was arraigned and was released on his own recognizance, and is scheduled to appear at Bainbridge Town Court on April 20th.
State Police gave an update regarding I-88, which remains closed in both directions between Unadilla (exit 10) and Otego (exit 12) due to considerable erosion under the highway in the median impacting both eastbound and westbound lanes. Emergency repairs are underway. I-88 will remain closed until New York State Department of Transportation engineers determine the roadway is safe to reopen. A 9.5 mile detour is in place along State Route 7 to reconnect motorists back to the Interstate.
Governor Kathy Hochul visited Johnson City yesterday, she called for removing the extra level of state oversight in order to speed up the construction of more housing:
(Hochul 4-4-26)
The Governor advocated for lower the costs of auto insurance, by removing widespread fraud from staged accidents & big payouts, the state is late on a new state budget again this year, a budget extender is in effect until Tuesday.
A great turnout was reported last weekend in Norwich for the Luszi's Legacy fundraiser, to raise money to help families get assistance for veterinary help for their older pets in need, Organizer Anett Slater comments:
(Anett Slater 4-3-26)
Slater said that she is also planning to have a Luszi's Legacy corn-hole tournament fundraiser in May, more information will be announced when that event is scheduled.
Broome County Corrections Academy will hold its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton at 11:00 this morning. This year, 15 graduates will officially earn the rank of Officer, after weeks of grueling training, learning defense tactics, studying law, and more on their journey to a career in the Correctional Facility.
WCDO News — Friday 3-27-26
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-27-27
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 52 year old Shawn Fallon of Winfield for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address & Sex Offender Failure to Submit Annual Verification. The Investigation revealed that Fallon did not report a change of address to the State Sex Offender Registry within 10 days, they were also notified by the Sex Offender Registry that Fallon had failed to submit his annual verification. Fallon was located in the Town of Winfield and taken into custody without incident, he was processed and was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.
WALTON Firefighters responded Thursday night to the report of an explosion on Delaware County Highway 23, at around 9:00 PM, WCDO News will have further details when they are released.
The Chenango County Environmental Management Council is partnering with Colgate University to learn more about Chenango County residents, Chenango County Planning Department Senior Planner Allison Yacano explains:
(Allison Yacano 3-27-26)
Yacano said that the survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, it can be found at the Chenango County Planning Department Facebook page, there is no deadline to complete the survey. More information is available at 607-337-1640.
On Saturday from 12:00PM to 1:30PM on the green between Stella Luna Restaurant and Foothills Performing Arts Center, several local organizations will team up with the Otsego County Democratic Committee will lead a local rally and march for the third "No Kings" day. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food or first aid items for a rally day food and first aid drive to support Oneonta's Veterans' Outreach Center.
This weekend will be the final New York State Maple Weekend & the Rogers Environmental Education Center will have their Maple Magic Weekend Celebration in Sherburne on Saturday and Sunday, from 12PM-3PM both days. The evaporator will be boiling in the Sugarshack, which will be open for syrup samples and educational demonstrations, The event will also feature live acoustic music with traditional maple folk songs. Rogers Center is one of the state's 4 environmental education centers, at 2721 state highway 80, Sherburne.
Masonville Connects will hold an Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday at 1:00 PM, at the former Masonville Elementary School Building on State Route 8, more information about this & other events can be found at the Masonville Connects Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-27-26
Otsego County Sheriff’s Office received cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, they arrested 20-year-old Jose Hernandez Martinez of Oneonta on 7 counts of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child and 32 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child, he was also found to be in the country illegally and is originally from El Salvador. Officers found him in the Town of Oneonta and arrested him without incident. He will be held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility until he is arraigned.
The State DEC announced that all upstate drought regions have returned to “Normal” status. In cooperation with the State's Drought Management Task Force, DEC updated the drought status from “Drought Watch” to “Normal” after assessing recent precipitation and elevated levels of ground and surface water.
A Norwich Couple that lost their senior dog recently and after having expensive Vet Bills, they have set up a fundraiser in Norwich tomorrow, to help local pet owners get the care for their pet, and get help paying for the vet bills, Anett Slater of Norwich told WCDO news about “Luszi's Legacy”:
(Anett Slater 3-9-26)
"Luszi's Legacy" will be at the Canasawacta Country Club on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM with raffles, vendors, live music and food, more information is available at the "Luszi's Legacy" Facebook page or by calling 607-244-3638
The Chenango Arts Council presents "Celtic Angels" Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, Council spokesperson Mary Beth Miller comments:
(Mary Beth Miller 3-27-26)
Tickets are available at chenango arts.org, more information is available at 607-336-2787.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 52 year old Shawn Fallon of Winfield for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address & Sex Offender Failure to Submit Annual Verification. The Investigation revealed that Fallon did not report a change of address to the State Sex Offender Registry within 10 days, they were also notified by the Sex Offender Registry that Fallon had failed to submit his annual verification. Fallon was located in the Town of Winfield and taken into custody without incident, he was processed and was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.
WALTON Firefighters responded Thursday night to the report of an explosion on Delaware County Highway 23, at around 9:00 PM, WCDO News will have further details when they are released.
The Chenango County Environmental Management Council is partnering with Colgate University to learn more about Chenango County residents, Chenango County Planning Department Senior Planner Allison Yacano explains:
(Allison Yacano 3-27-26)
Yacano said that the survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, it can be found at the Chenango County Planning Department Facebook page, there is no deadline to complete the survey. More information is available at 607-337-1640.
On Saturday from 12:00PM to 1:30PM on the green between Stella Luna Restaurant and Foothills Performing Arts Center, several local organizations will team up with the Otsego County Democratic Committee will lead a local rally and march for the third "No Kings" day. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food or first aid items for a rally day food and first aid drive to support Oneonta's Veterans' Outreach Center.
This weekend will be the final New York State Maple Weekend & the Rogers Environmental Education Center will have their Maple Magic Weekend Celebration in Sherburne on Saturday and Sunday, from 12PM-3PM both days. The evaporator will be boiling in the Sugarshack, which will be open for syrup samples and educational demonstrations, The event will also feature live acoustic music with traditional maple folk songs. Rogers Center is one of the state's 4 environmental education centers, at 2721 state highway 80, Sherburne.
Masonville Connects will hold an Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday at 1:00 PM, at the former Masonville Elementary School Building on State Route 8, more information about this & other events can be found at the Masonville Connects Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-27-26
Otsego County Sheriff’s Office received cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, they arrested 20-year-old Jose Hernandez Martinez of Oneonta on 7 counts of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child and 32 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child, he was also found to be in the country illegally and is originally from El Salvador. Officers found him in the Town of Oneonta and arrested him without incident. He will be held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility until he is arraigned.
The State DEC announced that all upstate drought regions have returned to “Normal” status. In cooperation with the State's Drought Management Task Force, DEC updated the drought status from “Drought Watch” to “Normal” after assessing recent precipitation and elevated levels of ground and surface water.
A Norwich Couple that lost their senior dog recently and after having expensive Vet Bills, they have set up a fundraiser in Norwich tomorrow, to help local pet owners get the care for their pet, and get help paying for the vet bills, Anett Slater of Norwich told WCDO news about “Luszi's Legacy”:
(Anett Slater 3-9-26)
"Luszi's Legacy" will be at the Canasawacta Country Club on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM with raffles, vendors, live music and food, more information is available at the "Luszi's Legacy" Facebook page or by calling 607-244-3638
The Chenango Arts Council presents "Celtic Angels" Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, Council spokesperson Mary Beth Miller comments:
(Mary Beth Miller 3-27-26)
Tickets are available at chenango arts.org, more information is available at 607-336-2787.
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WCDO News — Friday 3-13-26
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-13-26
Unadilla will unearth & open a time capsule this July 4th that was buried on July 4th 1976 as part of the nation's Bicentennial Celebrations, Unadilla Mayor Jake Cotten told WCDO News about the big day:
(Jake Cotten 3-13-26)
Cotten said that the Unadilla Rotary Club plans to place a number of items in a time capsule & bury it the same day, to have it opened 50 years later, to keep the tradition going.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango and the New York State Veterans Home at Oxford recently finalized a long-awaited partnership which now allows residents of the home and their families to receive hospice care from the nurses and volunteers of the organization. Executive Director Kendall Johnson of Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango told WCDO news about the partnership:
(Kendall Johnson 3-13-26)
Johnson said that the contract was signed in January & Hospice has already served clients at the Vets home in Oxford. More information about Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County can be obtained by calling 607-334-3556.
The final two weekends in March have been designated as New York State Maple Weekends, & the making maple syrup will be highlighted this year at Rogers Environmental Center during their Maple Magic Weekend Celebration in Sherburne on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, from 12PM-3PM on both days. The evaporator will be boiling in the Sugarshack, which will be open for syrup samples and educational demonstrations, The event will also feature live music, the Rogers Center is one of the state's 4 environmental education centers, at 2721 state highway 80, Sherburne.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-13-26
The Annual St. Baldrick's head shaving fundraising event will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, the annual event raises funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation in their effort to find a cure for cancer through research. More information is available at stbaldricks.org/events/norwich2026.
Fenimore Farm & Country Village in Cooperstown will have the next of their “Sugaring Off Sundays” event this Sunday from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm, spokesperson Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 3-13-26)
More information about Sugaring Off Sunday all this month, and other events can be found at fenimorefarm.org.
The New York State Burn Ban will be in effect starting Monday until May 14th, The law stipulates that there will be no Burning of brush of debris in order to prevent wildfires or grass-fires from spreading during the driest time of the year.
Unadilla will unearth & open a time capsule this July 4th that was buried on July 4th 1976 as part of the nation's Bicentennial Celebrations, Unadilla Mayor Jake Cotten told WCDO News about the big day:
(Jake Cotten 3-13-26)
Cotten said that the Unadilla Rotary Club plans to place a number of items in a time capsule & bury it the same day, to have it opened 50 years later, to keep the tradition going.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango and the New York State Veterans Home at Oxford recently finalized a long-awaited partnership which now allows residents of the home and their families to receive hospice care from the nurses and volunteers of the organization. Executive Director Kendall Johnson of Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango told WCDO news about the partnership:
(Kendall Johnson 3-13-26)
Johnson said that the contract was signed in January & Hospice has already served clients at the Vets home in Oxford. More information about Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County can be obtained by calling 607-334-3556.
The final two weekends in March have been designated as New York State Maple Weekends, & the making maple syrup will be highlighted this year at Rogers Environmental Center during their Maple Magic Weekend Celebration in Sherburne on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, from 12PM-3PM on both days. The evaporator will be boiling in the Sugarshack, which will be open for syrup samples and educational demonstrations, The event will also feature live music, the Rogers Center is one of the state's 4 environmental education centers, at 2721 state highway 80, Sherburne.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-13-26
The Annual St. Baldrick's head shaving fundraising event will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, the annual event raises funds for the St. Baldrick's Foundation in their effort to find a cure for cancer through research. More information is available at stbaldricks.org/events/norwich2026.
Fenimore Farm & Country Village in Cooperstown will have the next of their “Sugaring Off Sundays” event this Sunday from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm, spokesperson Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 3-13-26)
More information about Sugaring Off Sunday all this month, and other events can be found at fenimorefarm.org.
The New York State Burn Ban will be in effect starting Monday until May 14th, The law stipulates that there will be no Burning of brush of debris in order to prevent wildfires or grass-fires from spreading during the driest time of the year.
WCDO News — Tuesday 2-24-26
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-24-26
After a highly successful fundraising campaign well beyond their stated goal, the United way of Mid Rural New York had money left over to address other critical needs, according to United way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco:
(Elizabeth Monaco 2-24-26)
Monaco said that they raised about $30,000 more than the goal for the 2025 end of year campaign, money raised will stay in each of the 4 counties that the United way serves.
Fenimore Farm & Country Village announced the return of Sugaring Off Sundays, a Cooperstown tradition celebrating maple sugaring, Spokesperson Kerri Green explains:
(KERRI GREEN 2-24-26)
Tickets are available at Fenimore Farms.org, Tickets are also available at the door.
The Norwich Girls Softball will be run by the Norwich YMCA this year, instead of by the Little League, Spokesperson Danielle Ryan said that they will be able to charge only $10, per player interested, and they hope to get a lot more participation & teams playing:
(Danielle Ryan 2-28-26)
Ryan said that the Registration for the Norwich Youth Softball Organization will run through March 13th, the registration & more information is available at norwichymca.com.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-24-26
The Broome County Sheriff's office arrested 61 year old MD Omar Faruk and 39 year old Mohammad Rahman for Criminal Tax Fraud, Possession or Transport of Unstamped or Unlawfully Stamped Cigarettes following an investigation into the illegal sales of cigarettes, vapes and marijuana in the Town of Colesville. On February 12th, the Sheriff’s Office, the Special Investigations Unit Task Force & the Broome County Health Department conducted a flavored nicotine vape compliance check at the Empire Plaza gas station, a search warrant uncovered illicit flavored nicotine vapes, marijuana products, untaxed cigarettes and $18,346 in Cash. Faruk was released with an appearance ticket to the Town of Colesville Court, Rahman was turned over to U.S. Border Patrol, as he had failed to appear for immigration proceedings.
2 American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today locally, one from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street & another from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Pine Brook Church in Walton. Make an appointments at redcrossblood.org, 1-800-redcross or with the blood donor app, February Donros will receive a $20 E-GIFT Card, all blood types are needed.
Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:
(Kimberly Lorraine 2-23-26)
The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The deadline is February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or call 607 337-4171.
The Delaware County Firefighters' Association announced that they have been alerted of a scam phone call, where people claim to be seeking donations on their behalf. The Association does not solicit by phone, their annual fund drive letter was mailed in November, it is the only solicitation they make each year, to support the ongoing training and recruitment here in Delaware County. if you get such a phone call, hang up & do not give any personal financial information.
Commerce Chenango's next Economic Outlook Breakfast will be held today at the Northeast Classic Car Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich. The keynote speaker will be Ken Entenmann, chief investment officer at NBT Bank, the event begins at 8:30 AM.
After a highly successful fundraising campaign well beyond their stated goal, the United way of Mid Rural New York had money left over to address other critical needs, according to United way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco:
(Elizabeth Monaco 2-24-26)
Monaco said that they raised about $30,000 more than the goal for the 2025 end of year campaign, money raised will stay in each of the 4 counties that the United way serves.
Fenimore Farm & Country Village announced the return of Sugaring Off Sundays, a Cooperstown tradition celebrating maple sugaring, Spokesperson Kerri Green explains:
(KERRI GREEN 2-24-26)
Tickets are available at Fenimore Farms.org, Tickets are also available at the door.
The Norwich Girls Softball will be run by the Norwich YMCA this year, instead of by the Little League, Spokesperson Danielle Ryan said that they will be able to charge only $10, per player interested, and they hope to get a lot more participation & teams playing:
(Danielle Ryan 2-28-26)
Ryan said that the Registration for the Norwich Youth Softball Organization will run through March 13th, the registration & more information is available at norwichymca.com.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-24-26
The Broome County Sheriff's office arrested 61 year old MD Omar Faruk and 39 year old Mohammad Rahman for Criminal Tax Fraud, Possession or Transport of Unstamped or Unlawfully Stamped Cigarettes following an investigation into the illegal sales of cigarettes, vapes and marijuana in the Town of Colesville. On February 12th, the Sheriff’s Office, the Special Investigations Unit Task Force & the Broome County Health Department conducted a flavored nicotine vape compliance check at the Empire Plaza gas station, a search warrant uncovered illicit flavored nicotine vapes, marijuana products, untaxed cigarettes and $18,346 in Cash. Faruk was released with an appearance ticket to the Town of Colesville Court, Rahman was turned over to U.S. Border Patrol, as he had failed to appear for immigration proceedings.
2 American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today locally, one from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street & another from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Pine Brook Church in Walton. Make an appointments at redcrossblood.org, 1-800-redcross or with the blood donor app, February Donros will receive a $20 E-GIFT Card, all blood types are needed.
Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:
(Kimberly Lorraine 2-23-26)
The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The deadline is February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or call 607 337-4171.
The Delaware County Firefighters' Association announced that they have been alerted of a scam phone call, where people claim to be seeking donations on their behalf. The Association does not solicit by phone, their annual fund drive letter was mailed in November, it is the only solicitation they make each year, to support the ongoing training and recruitment here in Delaware County. if you get such a phone call, hang up & do not give any personal financial information.
Commerce Chenango's next Economic Outlook Breakfast will be held today at the Northeast Classic Car Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich. The keynote speaker will be Ken Entenmann, chief investment officer at NBT Bank, the event begins at 8:30 AM.
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WCDO News — Friday 2-13-26
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-13-26
Payton Gendron of Conklin appeared in court today seeking to have his federal trial moved from Buffalo to New York City. Gendron murdered 10 people in a Buffalo area TOPS supermarket in 2022, Gendron is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole from his State trial, he still faces a federal trial in which prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty. Also, Gendron's parents have reached settlements with the attorneys representing the victims families & the survivors, The gun shop, Vintage Firearms formerly of Endicott, settled lawsuits for selling the AR-15 to Gendron that was used in the murders, Means LLC settled a lawsuit for falsely advertised about magazine locks used by Gendron, claiming that they complied with New York State Gun laws.
59 year old Brian Gill of Andes, pleaded guilty to social security fraud in US District Court, Gill admitted that between January 2021 and November 2023, he was collecting social security disability benefits, while managing and engaging in physical labor for a tree services company he owned and operated. Sentencing is scheduled for May 21, Gill faces a maximum sentence of 5 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. As part of his plea deal, Gill agreed to pay restitution for the funds he fraudulently collected to the Social Security Administration.
The 33rd Chenango Blues Festival in Norwich, NY on August 21st and 22nd as well as the Free Thursday show in East Park on August 20th. This year's Headliner will be Booker T. Jones, Tickets are available at chenango bluesfest.org.
A.M. NEWS Friday 2-13-26
Patrick Shea plead guilty to manslaughter and arson, he set a fire to keep warm inside a vacant structure at 1 Main Street in Binghamton on February 12, 2025, the fire led to the death of Binghamton Firefighter J.R. Gaudet, who died when the building collapsed on him. Shea is expected to serve 7 years in prison as part of a plea bargain arrangement.
The State Department of Motor Vehicles will launch a new technology system, All DMV offices will close at 2:00 PM today, with online and phone services also unavailable during the transition. DMV operations are expected to fully resume on Wednesday.
Blood Supplies are still very low after a challenging winter and an active Flu season, Meg Rossman of the American Red Cross urges people to make & keep their blood donation appointments, and they have sweetened the deal this month:
(Meg Rossman 2-12-26)
A Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today from 11 am. - 4 pm., at the Sidney High School, book an appointment to give blood or platelets now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Winter Living Celebration will be held at the Rogers Center in Sherburne Saturday, featuring horse drawn sleigh rides, cross cut saw demonstration, and cross county skiing and snowshoeing from 11am to 3 pm. More information about this & other events can be found at friendsofrogers.org.
State DEC announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York, where the requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived. The next Free Fishing days will be this weekend February 14–15, as well as on June 27–28, September 26 for National Hunting and Fishing Day, and November 11 for Veterans Day. More information is available at the dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/sporting-and-use/sporting/decals.
A 2026 Candidates Forum will be held in Franklin Saturday at 3:00 PM, by Franklin Forward at 574 Main Street Franklin. Candidates scheduled to attend include 51st state senate candidate Michele Frazier and Assembly candidates Janet Tweed, Mary Finneran & Thomas Boomhower.
Today is the last day to register for a new Grief Support group called "GRIEF-SHARE" which will meet weekly on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30 at the Sidney Methodist Church on Liberty Street. The session will run from February 16th through May 11th, call 607-563-1921 or send an email: SIDNEY U M C 4@ GMAIL.COM.
Payton Gendron of Conklin appeared in court today seeking to have his federal trial moved from Buffalo to New York City. Gendron murdered 10 people in a Buffalo area TOPS supermarket in 2022, Gendron is serving a life sentence without the possibility of parole from his State trial, he still faces a federal trial in which prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty. Also, Gendron's parents have reached settlements with the attorneys representing the victims families & the survivors, The gun shop, Vintage Firearms formerly of Endicott, settled lawsuits for selling the AR-15 to Gendron that was used in the murders, Means LLC settled a lawsuit for falsely advertised about magazine locks used by Gendron, claiming that they complied with New York State Gun laws.
59 year old Brian Gill of Andes, pleaded guilty to social security fraud in US District Court, Gill admitted that between January 2021 and November 2023, he was collecting social security disability benefits, while managing and engaging in physical labor for a tree services company he owned and operated. Sentencing is scheduled for May 21, Gill faces a maximum sentence of 5 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000. As part of his plea deal, Gill agreed to pay restitution for the funds he fraudulently collected to the Social Security Administration.
The 33rd Chenango Blues Festival in Norwich, NY on August 21st and 22nd as well as the Free Thursday show in East Park on August 20th. This year's Headliner will be Booker T. Jones, Tickets are available at chenango bluesfest.org.
A.M. NEWS Friday 2-13-26
Patrick Shea plead guilty to manslaughter and arson, he set a fire to keep warm inside a vacant structure at 1 Main Street in Binghamton on February 12, 2025, the fire led to the death of Binghamton Firefighter J.R. Gaudet, who died when the building collapsed on him. Shea is expected to serve 7 years in prison as part of a plea bargain arrangement.
The State Department of Motor Vehicles will launch a new technology system, All DMV offices will close at 2:00 PM today, with online and phone services also unavailable during the transition. DMV operations are expected to fully resume on Wednesday.
Blood Supplies are still very low after a challenging winter and an active Flu season, Meg Rossman of the American Red Cross urges people to make & keep their blood donation appointments, and they have sweetened the deal this month:
(Meg Rossman 2-12-26)
A Blood Drive is being held in Sidney today from 11 am. - 4 pm., at the Sidney High School, book an appointment to give blood or platelets now by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Winter Living Celebration will be held at the Rogers Center in Sherburne Saturday, featuring horse drawn sleigh rides, cross cut saw demonstration, and cross county skiing and snowshoeing from 11am to 3 pm. More information about this & other events can be found at friendsofrogers.org.
State DEC announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York, where the requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived. The next Free Fishing days will be this weekend February 14–15, as well as on June 27–28, September 26 for National Hunting and Fishing Day, and November 11 for Veterans Day. More information is available at the dec.ny.gov/regulatory/permits-licenses/sporting-and-use/sporting/decals.
A 2026 Candidates Forum will be held in Franklin Saturday at 3:00 PM, by Franklin Forward at 574 Main Street Franklin. Candidates scheduled to attend include 51st state senate candidate Michele Frazier and Assembly candidates Janet Tweed, Mary Finneran & Thomas Boomhower.
Today is the last day to register for a new Grief Support group called "GRIEF-SHARE" which will meet weekly on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30 at the Sidney Methodist Church on Liberty Street. The session will run from February 16th through May 11th, call 607-563-1921 or send an email: SIDNEY U M C 4@ GMAIL.COM.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 2-3-26
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-3-26
The State DEC announced that on January 28th, in the Town of New Lisbon, Forest Rangers responded for a search for a missing 70-year-old after her husband called to report her missing. Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies followed her tracks to Butternut Creek, A Forest Ranger Laymon went to County Route 12, where the road crosses the creek, and spotted the missing subject standing in a cornfield. Otsego County Emergency Medical Services transported the patient to Bassett Hospital.
Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $24.4 billion in calendar year 2025, an increase of 4.5%, or $1 billion, from 2024, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Aggregate county collections outside of New York City grew 4%, or $443 million, in 2025 compared to the previous year. 52 of 57 Counties experienced an increase in collections, Chenango County had the highest growth at 11.8%, followed by Yates, Hamilton and Delaware at 10.7%.
The latest Sienna Institute Polling has Governor Kathy Hochul holding a commanding lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, 54-28%. Among registered Democrats, Hochul has an overwhelming 64-11% lead over Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado. 6 of the Governors proposals received 58-68% support, including eliminating state income tax on the first $25,000 earned in tips, ensuring immigration enforcement targeting those in the country illegally, cannot occur in sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, & places of worship, increasing childcare funding & providing $30 million in payments to farmers to offset what Hochul calls rising costs due to tariffs (59-17%).
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced that 62 year old Amber Sines of Sidney pleaded guilty in the Village of Sidney Court to Driving While Intoxicated, Sines was sentenced yesterday to 60 days in jail to be followed by 3 years of probation supervision, her license was revoked, and she will be required to install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle she owns or operates if she re-obtains the privilege to drive. Sines was arrested last March by State Police after observing a vehicle sitting stationery at the intersection of State Highway 8 and Delaware Avenue in the Village of Sidney, the vehicle had an expired registration and inspection and she failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests at the scene and was placed into custody.
With the cold weather forecasted for this upcoming weekend, the Friends of Rogers Winter Living Celebration is RESCHEDULED and moving to February 14th from 11AM-3PM. The Rogers Center is located in Sherburne, more information is available at friendsofrogers.org.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 2-3-26
The DCMO BOCES Board of Education proposed capital building project plan will be voted on today until 8:00 PM, by residents of all of the school districts associated with the Pole Campus in Norwich & the Harrold Campus in Trout Creek, and they will also vote on the purchase of the former Masonville Elementary School to house programs for students. BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo told WCDO News of the main reasons for the projects:
(Michael Rullo 11-4-25)
Rullo said that the BOCES buildings are over more than 50 years old, with the most recent renovations approved in 2005. The projects would start in March of 2027 and conclude in 2028, if approved by voters today.
On January 31st, State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Detail in Otsego County, all 14 business were in compliance, NONE of the locations checked sold alcohol to a person under that age of 21. The detailed focused on Otsego County Businesses in Oneonta, Schenevus & Worcester, During these investigations, businesses are checked utilizing a Trooper in plain clothes and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth (if asked).
The State DEC announced that on January 28th, in the Town of New Lisbon, Forest Rangers responded for a search for a missing 70-year-old after her husband called to report her missing. Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies followed her tracks to Butternut Creek, A Forest Ranger Laymon went to County Route 12, where the road crosses the creek, and spotted the missing subject standing in a cornfield. Otsego County Emergency Medical Services transported the patient to Bassett Hospital.
Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $24.4 billion in calendar year 2025, an increase of 4.5%, or $1 billion, from 2024, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Aggregate county collections outside of New York City grew 4%, or $443 million, in 2025 compared to the previous year. 52 of 57 Counties experienced an increase in collections, Chenango County had the highest growth at 11.8%, followed by Yates, Hamilton and Delaware at 10.7%.
The latest Sienna Institute Polling has Governor Kathy Hochul holding a commanding lead over Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, 54-28%. Among registered Democrats, Hochul has an overwhelming 64-11% lead over Lt. Governor Antonio Delgado. 6 of the Governors proposals received 58-68% support, including eliminating state income tax on the first $25,000 earned in tips, ensuring immigration enforcement targeting those in the country illegally, cannot occur in sensitive locations such as schools, hospitals, & places of worship, increasing childcare funding & providing $30 million in payments to farmers to offset what Hochul calls rising costs due to tariffs (59-17%).
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced that 62 year old Amber Sines of Sidney pleaded guilty in the Village of Sidney Court to Driving While Intoxicated, Sines was sentenced yesterday to 60 days in jail to be followed by 3 years of probation supervision, her license was revoked, and she will be required to install an ignition interlock device in any vehicle she owns or operates if she re-obtains the privilege to drive. Sines was arrested last March by State Police after observing a vehicle sitting stationery at the intersection of State Highway 8 and Delaware Avenue in the Village of Sidney, the vehicle had an expired registration and inspection and she failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests at the scene and was placed into custody.
With the cold weather forecasted for this upcoming weekend, the Friends of Rogers Winter Living Celebration is RESCHEDULED and moving to February 14th from 11AM-3PM. The Rogers Center is located in Sherburne, more information is available at friendsofrogers.org.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 2-3-26
The DCMO BOCES Board of Education proposed capital building project plan will be voted on today until 8:00 PM, by residents of all of the school districts associated with the Pole Campus in Norwich & the Harrold Campus in Trout Creek, and they will also vote on the purchase of the former Masonville Elementary School to house programs for students. BOCES District Superintendent Michael Rullo told WCDO News of the main reasons for the projects:
(Michael Rullo 11-4-25)
Rullo said that the BOCES buildings are over more than 50 years old, with the most recent renovations approved in 2005. The projects would start in March of 2027 and conclude in 2028, if approved by voters today.
On January 31st, State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Detail in Otsego County, all 14 business were in compliance, NONE of the locations checked sold alcohol to a person under that age of 21. The detailed focused on Otsego County Businesses in Oneonta, Schenevus & Worcester, During these investigations, businesses are checked utilizing a Trooper in plain clothes and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth (if asked).
WCDO News — Wednesday 1-21-26
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-21-26
Local State Assemblyman Joe Angelino is looking over the Executive Budget Proposal from Governor Kathy Hochul, and he commented that he will likely be voting no on most of the budget pieces again this year:
(Angelino 1-21-26)
The budget totals 260 Billion dollars, lawmakers have until April 1st to get the budget passed by the beginning of the next fiscal year.
Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, which is designed to gather comprehensive, confidential information to assess the community’s health status and needs. Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:
(Kimberly Lorraine 1-21-26)
The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The survey is now open until February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or contact Kimberly Lorraine at 607 337-4171or kimberly@chenangohealth.org.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that several of her priorities were included in the 2026 Energy and Water Development, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Environment funding bills. $11.75 million in funding will go to the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program to support wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance recreational access to the basin, $28 million was allocated to help New York households increase the energy efficiency of their homes and lower their energy bills.
43 year old Kaycee Spawn of Port Crane, was sentenced in Broome County Court following her guilty pleas in October. Spawn was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in Prison for possessing Dangerous Contraband in Prison, 4 years in Prison with 3 years Post Release Supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, the sentences will run consecutively due to her undischarged term of imprisonment resulting from a parole violation.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Michael Collins takes over as the 19th manager in Binghamton team history. The Rumble Ponies open the 2026 season on the road against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday, April 3. The Ponies' home opener is on Tuesday, April 7 against the Somerset Patriots at 6:07 pm. Season tickets, flex booklets, and ballpark passes are currently on sale at Mirabito Stadium, or bingrp.com.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-21-26
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office released the autopsy findings following the death of Chelsey Davis of Port Dickinson that occurred shortly after entering the Broome County Correctional Facility on October 8th. Davis’ cause of death was listed as “Chronic Alcohol Use with Hepatic Cirrhosis,” with contributing factors listed as “hemorrhaging pancreas and heart disease. The toxicology report found no alcohol or controlled substances in her system at the time of her death. Davis was remanded to the Correctional Facility by the Town of Chenango Court., after booking procedures, she received a full medical and substance abuse screening with Correctional Facility medical staff before being housed in the Medical Unit. Over the next several hours, Davis was seen by medical staff 2 additional times, she was not exhibiting any issues, 20 minutes after the third visit with medical staff, Davis experienced a medical emergency, staff administered CPR and a Defibrillator but were unable to revive her.
The State Department of Motor Vehicles will launch a new technology system, All DMV offices will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 13, with online and phone services also unavailable during the transition. DMV operations are expected to fully resume at the start of business on Wednesday, February 18, People who need to renew a license or non-driver ID, or complete other transactions before February 13, are encouraged to use the online options on the DMV website.
The Series "Her Health Matters" continues today with a focus on Nutrition and Metabolism, with Andrea Bryan, who is a clinical dietitian at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, the discussion will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club, in Norwich, at 6:00 PM. For more information on UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series, call (607) 337-4510.
Local State Assemblyman Joe Angelino is looking over the Executive Budget Proposal from Governor Kathy Hochul, and he commented that he will likely be voting no on most of the budget pieces again this year:
(Angelino 1-21-26)
The budget totals 260 Billion dollars, lawmakers have until April 1st to get the budget passed by the beginning of the next fiscal year.
Chenango Health Network & Bassett Medical Center Research Institute, are calling on residents of Norwich and Sherburne to participate in a Community Health Survey, which is designed to gather comprehensive, confidential information to assess the community’s health status and needs. Kimberly Lorraine of the Chenango Health Network explains:
(Kimberly Lorraine 1-21-26)
The results will be used to develop and evaluate future diabetes prevention efforts. The survey is now open until February 28th, For more information, visit chenangohealth.org or contact Kimberly Lorraine at 607 337-4171or kimberly@chenangohealth.org.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, who is a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that several of her priorities were included in the 2026 Energy and Water Development, Commerce-Justice-Science, and Environment funding bills. $11.75 million in funding will go to the Delaware River Basin Restoration Program to support wildlife, improve water quality, and enhance recreational access to the basin, $28 million was allocated to help New York households increase the energy efficiency of their homes and lower their energy bills.
43 year old Kaycee Spawn of Port Crane, was sentenced in Broome County Court following her guilty pleas in October. Spawn was sentenced to 2 to 4 years in Prison for possessing Dangerous Contraband in Prison, 4 years in Prison with 3 years Post Release Supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, the sentences will run consecutively due to her undischarged term of imprisonment resulting from a parole violation.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that Michael Collins takes over as the 19th manager in Binghamton team history. The Rumble Ponies open the 2026 season on the road against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Friday, April 3. The Ponies' home opener is on Tuesday, April 7 against the Somerset Patriots at 6:07 pm. Season tickets, flex booklets, and ballpark passes are currently on sale at Mirabito Stadium, or bingrp.com.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-21-26
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office released the autopsy findings following the death of Chelsey Davis of Port Dickinson that occurred shortly after entering the Broome County Correctional Facility on October 8th. Davis’ cause of death was listed as “Chronic Alcohol Use with Hepatic Cirrhosis,” with contributing factors listed as “hemorrhaging pancreas and heart disease. The toxicology report found no alcohol or controlled substances in her system at the time of her death. Davis was remanded to the Correctional Facility by the Town of Chenango Court., after booking procedures, she received a full medical and substance abuse screening with Correctional Facility medical staff before being housed in the Medical Unit. Over the next several hours, Davis was seen by medical staff 2 additional times, she was not exhibiting any issues, 20 minutes after the third visit with medical staff, Davis experienced a medical emergency, staff administered CPR and a Defibrillator but were unable to revive her.
The State Department of Motor Vehicles will launch a new technology system, All DMV offices will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, Feb. 13, with online and phone services also unavailable during the transition. DMV operations are expected to fully resume at the start of business on Wednesday, February 18, People who need to renew a license or non-driver ID, or complete other transactions before February 13, are encouraged to use the online options on the DMV website.
The Series "Her Health Matters" continues today with a focus on Nutrition and Metabolism, with Andrea Bryan, who is a clinical dietitian at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, the discussion will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club, in Norwich, at 6:00 PM. For more information on UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series, call (607) 337-4510.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 1-13-26
P.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-13-26
Governor Hochul delivered her State of The State Address to a joint session of the Legislature in Albany this afternoon, outlining an agenda for New York in the next 12 months:
(Hochul 1-13-26)
Among the agenda items, Affordability, Child Care, Crime, Religious freedoms, reforming the state's environmental review, nuclear power, AI protections, and protecting New Yorkers from aggressive ICE Patrols.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Zackery Kulas of Syracuse following an extensive investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred in the Town of Sherburne on July 4, 2025. Kulas has been charged with 2nd degree Manslaughter, Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. He is currently being held at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office pending arraignment. It is alleged that Kulas was operating a motor vehicle eastbound on State Highway 80 in the Town of Sherburne when his vehicle struck 59 year old Jeffery Maxson of Sherburne as he was walking along State Highway 80. The Sheriff's Office was assisted by State Police, the Syracuse Police Department, and the City of Norwich Police Department during the investigation.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Adam Lee Church of New Berlin following an investigation into a reported domestic incident. Chenango County Deputies determined Church had left the location prior to patrol arrival, they located the victim and transported them to a secure location at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office to obtain a detailed statement. Deputies later located and arrested Adam Lee Church, for Rape, Unlawful imprisonment, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, plus Harassment, Church was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail, a temporary Order of Protection was also issued. Church is scheduled to appear in the Town of New Berlin Court at a later date.
Scammers are impersonating Broome County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies to solicit money and gift cards from unsuspecting victims. Residents are reminded not to provide credit card or other payment information over the phone to anyone claiming to be law enforcement. Residents were falsely informed that their children had been arrested and required bail money paid electronically, that they missed their court appearances and were threatened with warrants for arrest or thousands of dollars in fines. Residents are urged to terminate the call and not share any credit card information over the phone. Broome County Sheriff’s Office will never ask for credit card information or any form of payment over the phone, If you received a scam phone call, contact the Sheriff’s Office at 607-778-1911.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-13-26
GOVERNOR HOCHUL will deliver the 2026 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS this afternoon at 1:00 PM before a joint session of the legislature. The speech will be delivered at the Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.
State Police issued a total of 47,711 tickets over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, as part of the “Drive High Get a DUI” national campaign. The initiative targeted impaired and reckless drivers, began on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, and ended Thursday, January 1, 2026. State Police arrested 767 people for DWI and investigated 6,244 accidents, including 13 fatal accidents. In Troop C, Troopers issued over 3500 tickets, including 49 DWI arrests, 1073 for speeding, 81 for distracted driving, 152 g\for seat belts violations & 66 for the Move Over law.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Christopher Barletta of Burlington Flats following a domestic dispute/ child custody dispute in the Town of Otsego on December 25th. An arrest warrant was applied for and granted by the Town of Otsego Court, Barletta turned himself into the Sheriff’s office & was charged on the Warrant, as well as for Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Reckless Endangerment, he was turned over to Otsego County Corrections pending Centralized Arraignment.
American Red cross Blood Drives are being held in COOPERSTOWN today from 10:30 am. - 2:30 pm., at the Cooperstown High School, another will be in Downsville from 8:30 am. - 1:30 pm., at the Downsville Central School, to make an appointments, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
Governor Hochul delivered her State of The State Address to a joint session of the Legislature in Albany this afternoon, outlining an agenda for New York in the next 12 months:
(Hochul 1-13-26)
Among the agenda items, Affordability, Child Care, Crime, Religious freedoms, reforming the state's environmental review, nuclear power, AI protections, and protecting New Yorkers from aggressive ICE Patrols.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37 year old Zackery Kulas of Syracuse following an extensive investigation into a fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred in the Town of Sherburne on July 4, 2025. Kulas has been charged with 2nd degree Manslaughter, Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. He is currently being held at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office pending arraignment. It is alleged that Kulas was operating a motor vehicle eastbound on State Highway 80 in the Town of Sherburne when his vehicle struck 59 year old Jeffery Maxson of Sherburne as he was walking along State Highway 80. The Sheriff's Office was assisted by State Police, the Syracuse Police Department, and the City of Norwich Police Department during the investigation.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Adam Lee Church of New Berlin following an investigation into a reported domestic incident. Chenango County Deputies determined Church had left the location prior to patrol arrival, they located the victim and transported them to a secure location at the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office to obtain a detailed statement. Deputies later located and arrested Adam Lee Church, for Rape, Unlawful imprisonment, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, plus Harassment, Church was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail, a temporary Order of Protection was also issued. Church is scheduled to appear in the Town of New Berlin Court at a later date.
Scammers are impersonating Broome County Sheriff’s detectives and deputies to solicit money and gift cards from unsuspecting victims. Residents are reminded not to provide credit card or other payment information over the phone to anyone claiming to be law enforcement. Residents were falsely informed that their children had been arrested and required bail money paid electronically, that they missed their court appearances and were threatened with warrants for arrest or thousands of dollars in fines. Residents are urged to terminate the call and not share any credit card information over the phone. Broome County Sheriff’s Office will never ask for credit card information or any form of payment over the phone, If you received a scam phone call, contact the Sheriff’s Office at 607-778-1911.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-13-26
GOVERNOR HOCHUL will deliver the 2026 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS this afternoon at 1:00 PM before a joint session of the legislature. The speech will be delivered at the Hart Theatre at The Egg in Albany.
State Police issued a total of 47,711 tickets over the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, as part of the “Drive High Get a DUI” national campaign. The initiative targeted impaired and reckless drivers, began on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, and ended Thursday, January 1, 2026. State Police arrested 767 people for DWI and investigated 6,244 accidents, including 13 fatal accidents. In Troop C, Troopers issued over 3500 tickets, including 49 DWI arrests, 1073 for speeding, 81 for distracted driving, 152 g\for seat belts violations & 66 for the Move Over law.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Christopher Barletta of Burlington Flats following a domestic dispute/ child custody dispute in the Town of Otsego on December 25th. An arrest warrant was applied for and granted by the Town of Otsego Court, Barletta turned himself into the Sheriff’s office & was charged on the Warrant, as well as for Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Reckless Endangerment, he was turned over to Otsego County Corrections pending Centralized Arraignment.
American Red cross Blood Drives are being held in COOPERSTOWN today from 10:30 am. - 2:30 pm., at the Cooperstown High School, another will be in Downsville from 8:30 am. - 1:30 pm., at the Downsville Central School, to make an appointments, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
WCDO News — Friday 1-2-26
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-2-26
Otsego County Sheriff's office arrested 58 year old David Hand of Morris for 2nd degree Murder, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Tampering with Physical Evidence & Concealing a Corpse, for the murder of 71 year old Lynn Barton of Morris. On November 8th, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Barton's family, they had not had contact with Barton for more than 2 days. Deputies checked the residence, Barton was not present, the Investigation led to County Route 49 to interview Hand, who was the last known person to have contact with Mr. Barton, he directed deputies to an area behind a vacant building where Barton was deceased, his body was removed for an autopsy, the manner of death was a gunshot wound to the head. Hand was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail.
State Police arrested 64 year old Joseph Wyble of Harpersfield after an urgent rescue of animals in Delaware County. Wyble was charged with 12 counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; & failure to provide proper sustenance, The arrest stems from an investigation in partnership with the Susquehanna SPCA. One pig, three geese, five cats, three chickens and 8 domestic cats were removed from the residence on Odell Lake Road in Harpersfield. Wyble was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Harpersfield Town Court on January 26, 2026.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Michelle Bremner of Bainbridge for an active bench warrant from the Village of Sherburne Court. Deputies discovered that Bremner was wanted on warrants from the Town of Norwich Court through the State Police, she was arraigned & was released, she was then taken into custody on another warrant out of Delaware County and custody was transferred to State Police.
A new state law now in effect is the "Click-to-Cancel" Subscription Rights law, These laws target the "subscription trap" by requiring businesses to make it as easy to leave a service as it was to join, the Companies must provide a precise, simple "click-to-cancel" mechanism for any online subscription, they will also be required to provide advanced notice of upcoming automatic renewals and clearly state any price changes before they take effect, preventing surprise charges on monthly statements.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that prohibits fully cashless businesses in New York State. The bill explicitly rules out retail and food service businesses from going completely cashless, as many places around the country have done. Businesses that violate the new law will face fines designed to fight back against establishments that don’t allow customers to choose their method of payment.
New York's paid leave policies expand further this year, with a specific focus on maternal health takes full effect this January. Employees in New York are now entitled to an additional 20 hours of paid sick leave specifically for prenatal care, such as doctors' appointments and ultrasounds, it is separate from the state's existing paid family leave and general sick leave, ensuring that expecting parents don't have to exhaust their standard time off for routine pregnancy-related medical care.
The Susquehanna String Band will perform at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater tonight, Phil Wade of the Jericho Arts Council explains:
(Phil Wade 1-2-25)
Phone reservations can be obtained by calling 288-3882, In the Gallery will be the works of Kathy Smith.
Otsego County Sheriff's office arrested 58 year old David Hand of Morris for 2nd degree Murder, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Tampering with Physical Evidence & Concealing a Corpse, for the murder of 71 year old Lynn Barton of Morris. On November 8th, the Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Barton's family, they had not had contact with Barton for more than 2 days. Deputies checked the residence, Barton was not present, the Investigation led to County Route 49 to interview Hand, who was the last known person to have contact with Mr. Barton, he directed deputies to an area behind a vacant building where Barton was deceased, his body was removed for an autopsy, the manner of death was a gunshot wound to the head. Hand was arraigned & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail.
State Police arrested 64 year old Joseph Wyble of Harpersfield after an urgent rescue of animals in Delaware County. Wyble was charged with 12 counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; & failure to provide proper sustenance, The arrest stems from an investigation in partnership with the Susquehanna SPCA. One pig, three geese, five cats, three chickens and 8 domestic cats were removed from the residence on Odell Lake Road in Harpersfield. Wyble was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Harpersfield Town Court on January 26, 2026.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Michelle Bremner of Bainbridge for an active bench warrant from the Village of Sherburne Court. Deputies discovered that Bremner was wanted on warrants from the Town of Norwich Court through the State Police, she was arraigned & was released, she was then taken into custody on another warrant out of Delaware County and custody was transferred to State Police.
A new state law now in effect is the "Click-to-Cancel" Subscription Rights law, These laws target the "subscription trap" by requiring businesses to make it as easy to leave a service as it was to join, the Companies must provide a precise, simple "click-to-cancel" mechanism for any online subscription, they will also be required to provide advanced notice of upcoming automatic renewals and clearly state any price changes before they take effect, preventing surprise charges on monthly statements.
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation that prohibits fully cashless businesses in New York State. The bill explicitly rules out retail and food service businesses from going completely cashless, as many places around the country have done. Businesses that violate the new law will face fines designed to fight back against establishments that don’t allow customers to choose their method of payment.
New York's paid leave policies expand further this year, with a specific focus on maternal health takes full effect this January. Employees in New York are now entitled to an additional 20 hours of paid sick leave specifically for prenatal care, such as doctors' appointments and ultrasounds, it is separate from the state's existing paid family leave and general sick leave, ensuring that expecting parents don't have to exhaust their standard time off for routine pregnancy-related medical care.
The Susquehanna String Band will perform at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater tonight, Phil Wade of the Jericho Arts Council explains:
(Phil Wade 1-2-25)
Phone reservations can be obtained by calling 288-3882, In the Gallery will be the works of Kathy Smith.