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WCDO News — Friday 6-5-26
A.M. NEWS Friday 6-5-26
Broome County Sheriff’s Office and the Broome County Health Department provided the public with the latest update on the outbreak of Salmonella that hit the Broome County Correctional Facility. After 11 days, operations at Broome County Correctional Facility have largely returned to normal, Over 120 IV hydration treatments were conducted, 10 individuals were hospitalized, 8 have returned from the hospital, with 2 still receiving treatment. Broome County Health Department showed a positive result for Salmonella in sample of a chicken salad meal served on May 24th, no other meals have tested positive. The Health Department identified multiple violations related to food preparation and storage that could have led to the outbreak. Several of the violations identified are repeat violations that have previously been cited to the food vendor, particularly those involving the cooling of food, The Health Department found no issues with water quality at the Correctional Facility.
Delaware County sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Logan Coss of Grand Gorge for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Intoxicated and Obstructing Firefighter Operations. On May 25th, Deputies responded to assist the Grand Gorge Fire Department and Town of Roxbury Constable at the scene of a vehicle fire, Coss is accused of attempting to obstruct fire fighters and police who were on scene. Coss was released on appearance tickets for Town of Roxbury Court at a later date.
A live music event will be held Saturday June 6th at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney, Board Member Doug Barnard & Director Amy Williams visited WCDO recently to talk about the show:
(Doug Barnard Amy Williams 6-5-26)
More information is available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office & the Department of Health are holding 2 Car Seat safety checks Saturday. The 1st one will be from 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon at the Boys & Girls Club on River Street in Oneonta, The 2nd will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Home Depot on State Route 28, for more information, call 607-547-4230.
The Friends of Rogers are hosting a Family Fishing Frenzy, today from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. The event is for beginners, Registration is required, email erica@friendsofrogers.org and specify the number of poles needed. The Rogers Center is located on State Highway 80, in Sherburne.
The Sidney Historical Society will hold a Paint the Fence Day Saturday at the Prospect Hill Cemetery starting at 9:00 AM, volunteers are needed, more information is available by calling 237-4762 or 434-8258. supplies & lunch will be provided.
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-5-26
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 46 year old Anthony Alessi of Walton for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal possession of a controlled substance, following a traffic stop at a check point in Town of Colchester, Alessi is accused of being impaired & was found to possess cocaine, he was processed and was released on appearance tickets for Town of Colchester Court at a later date.
Clear Path for Veterans IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION helping out veterans with a variety of programs, Sean Sejersen is a Peer Mentor with Clear Path For Veterans, and a veteran himself, he told WCDO News about the program:
(Sean Sejerson 6-5-26)
A benefit will be held at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Sejersen will be there explaining their services & accepting donations, a portion of the proceeds from Awestruck will also be donated.
THE 44TH ANNUAL ALGONQUIN ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW IS THIS SUNDAY, , from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the General Clinton park in Bainbridge, Club Spokesman Ernie Thompson explains:
(ERNIE THOMPSON 6-5-26)
Thompson said that his family will also present a special new award at the show in Honor of his late wife Laura, who was involved for many years with the car club & Annual car show. There will also be a a Flea Market, Food, refreshments & door prizes. For More information call 607-764-8134.
The Jericho Arts Council Announced a free concert this Sunday at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater featuring local young players of string instruments, Council Spokesman Phil Wade Explains:
(Phil Wade 6-5-26)
The show begins t 2:00 PM, and is free, but donations to the George Lesh Scholarship fund will be appreciated.
Broome County Sheriff’s Office and the Broome County Health Department provided the public with the latest update on the outbreak of Salmonella that hit the Broome County Correctional Facility. After 11 days, operations at Broome County Correctional Facility have largely returned to normal, Over 120 IV hydration treatments were conducted, 10 individuals were hospitalized, 8 have returned from the hospital, with 2 still receiving treatment. Broome County Health Department showed a positive result for Salmonella in sample of a chicken salad meal served on May 24th, no other meals have tested positive. The Health Department identified multiple violations related to food preparation and storage that could have led to the outbreak. Several of the violations identified are repeat violations that have previously been cited to the food vendor, particularly those involving the cooling of food, The Health Department found no issues with water quality at the Correctional Facility.
Delaware County sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Logan Coss of Grand Gorge for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Driving While Intoxicated and Obstructing Firefighter Operations. On May 25th, Deputies responded to assist the Grand Gorge Fire Department and Town of Roxbury Constable at the scene of a vehicle fire, Coss is accused of attempting to obstruct fire fighters and police who were on scene. Coss was released on appearance tickets for Town of Roxbury Court at a later date.
A live music event will be held Saturday June 6th at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney, Board Member Doug Barnard & Director Amy Williams visited WCDO recently to talk about the show:
(Doug Barnard Amy Williams 6-5-26)
More information is available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office & the Department of Health are holding 2 Car Seat safety checks Saturday. The 1st one will be from 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon at the Boys & Girls Club on River Street in Oneonta, The 2nd will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Home Depot on State Route 28, for more information, call 607-547-4230.
The Friends of Rogers are hosting a Family Fishing Frenzy, today from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. The event is for beginners, Registration is required, email erica@friendsofrogers.org and specify the number of poles needed. The Rogers Center is located on State Highway 80, in Sherburne.
The Sidney Historical Society will hold a Paint the Fence Day Saturday at the Prospect Hill Cemetery starting at 9:00 AM, volunteers are needed, more information is available by calling 237-4762 or 434-8258. supplies & lunch will be provided.
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-5-26
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 46 year old Anthony Alessi of Walton for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal possession of a controlled substance, following a traffic stop at a check point in Town of Colchester, Alessi is accused of being impaired & was found to possess cocaine, he was processed and was released on appearance tickets for Town of Colchester Court at a later date.
Clear Path for Veterans IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION helping out veterans with a variety of programs, Sean Sejersen is a Peer Mentor with Clear Path For Veterans, and a veteran himself, he told WCDO News about the program:
(Sean Sejerson 6-5-26)
A benefit will be held at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Sejersen will be there explaining their services & accepting donations, a portion of the proceeds from Awestruck will also be donated.
THE 44TH ANNUAL ALGONQUIN ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW IS THIS SUNDAY, , from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the General Clinton park in Bainbridge, Club Spokesman Ernie Thompson explains:
(ERNIE THOMPSON 6-5-26)
Thompson said that his family will also present a special new award at the show in Honor of his late wife Laura, who was involved for many years with the car club & Annual car show. There will also be a a Flea Market, Food, refreshments & door prizes. For More information call 607-764-8134.
The Jericho Arts Council Announced a free concert this Sunday at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater featuring local young players of string instruments, Council Spokesman Phil Wade Explains:
(Phil Wade 6-5-26)
The show begins t 2:00 PM, and is free, but donations to the George Lesh Scholarship fund will be appreciated.
ALGONQUIN ANTIQUE AUTO CLUBAMY WILLIAMSANTHONY ALESSIAWESTRUCK CIDERSBainbridgeBROOME COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENTBroome County Sheriff’s OfficeCLEAR PATH FOR VETERANSColchesterCOMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER OF SIDNEYDOUG BARNARDErnie ThompsonFRIENDS OF ROGERS CENTERGENERAL CLINTON PARKGEORGE LESH SCHOLARSHIPGRAND GORGEJERICHO ARTS COUNCILLOGAN COSSNYPROSPECT HILL CEMETERYSEAN SEJERSENSIDNEY HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONWaltonWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 4-24-26
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-24-26
Norwich Police Department arrested Todd Talbot of Norwich, for Endangering the Welfare of a Vulnerable Adult, Sexual Abuse, and Forcible Touching. Talbot allegedly subjected the victim to unwanted sexual contact, he was located by and taken into custody without incident. Talbot was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
This year, the Sidney Hometown Day Parade & the annual Memorial Day parade will be combined into 1 big parade on Memorial Day, Anna Bank of SFCU explains:
(Anna Banks 4-24-26)
The parade route this year will be from Steiner Road, to Main Street, to River Street, ending at the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park on River Street.
The Guilford Fire Department will be holding a UTV Poker Run on April 26th at 11:00 AM as a fundraiser for the Department. Organizer Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri SCHUNK 4-24-26)
The money raise will go for the construction of a new Fire Station for the Guilford Fire Department.
The Jericho Arts Council & the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre are welcoming back the Feinberg Brothers Bluegrass Band from Long Island Saturday night, for a return engagement, according to Council Spokesman Phil Wade:
(Phil Wade 4-24-26)
Tickets can be reserved at (607) 288-3882.
The Tri County Senior Center & the Delaware Valley Humane Society have teamed up for a new fundraiser for the shelter, Carol Allen of the Tri County Seniors & Erin Insinga of the Humane Society visited WCO to explain the effort:
(Carol Allen-Erin Insinga 4-24-26)
The Cookbooks should be available shortly, more information is available at the Tri County Senior Center's Facebook Page.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-24-26
The DEA National Drug Take-back Day will be this Saturday, where people can bring old expired medicines to their local collection site, from 10 am. to 2 pm. This is free and anonymous, they can not accept LIQUIDS, INHALERS, OINTMENTS, THERMOMETERS, NEEDLES OR AEROSOLS. Check for a local collection site at DEATakeBack.com.
Chenango Arts Council presents a show Sunday "Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed" Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 4-24-26)
The show will be on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, tickets are available at chenangoarts.org.
The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office will commemorate “National Historic Marker Day” today with a plaque unveiling made possible by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s National Register Signage Grant Program. Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:
(Jessica Moquin 4-24-26)
This year’s plaque unveiling will be held at 10 a.m. this morning at 72 South Broad Street in Norwich, more information is available at (607) 337–1845.
The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 33rd “Tree City USA” and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, at 9 am at the LaFayette Park bandstand. Plans include a proclamation, Tree City USA flag and plaque presentation, and a giveaway of seedling trees and shrubs.
Norwich Police Department arrested Todd Talbot of Norwich, for Endangering the Welfare of a Vulnerable Adult, Sexual Abuse, and Forcible Touching. Talbot allegedly subjected the victim to unwanted sexual contact, he was located by and taken into custody without incident. Talbot was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
This year, the Sidney Hometown Day Parade & the annual Memorial Day parade will be combined into 1 big parade on Memorial Day, Anna Bank of SFCU explains:
(Anna Banks 4-24-26)
The parade route this year will be from Steiner Road, to Main Street, to River Street, ending at the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park on River Street.
The Guilford Fire Department will be holding a UTV Poker Run on April 26th at 11:00 AM as a fundraiser for the Department. Organizer Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri SCHUNK 4-24-26)
The money raise will go for the construction of a new Fire Station for the Guilford Fire Department.
The Jericho Arts Council & the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre are welcoming back the Feinberg Brothers Bluegrass Band from Long Island Saturday night, for a return engagement, according to Council Spokesman Phil Wade:
(Phil Wade 4-24-26)
Tickets can be reserved at (607) 288-3882.
The Tri County Senior Center & the Delaware Valley Humane Society have teamed up for a new fundraiser for the shelter, Carol Allen of the Tri County Seniors & Erin Insinga of the Humane Society visited WCO to explain the effort:
(Carol Allen-Erin Insinga 4-24-26)
The Cookbooks should be available shortly, more information is available at the Tri County Senior Center's Facebook Page.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-24-26
The DEA National Drug Take-back Day will be this Saturday, where people can bring old expired medicines to their local collection site, from 10 am. to 2 pm. This is free and anonymous, they can not accept LIQUIDS, INHALERS, OINTMENTS, THERMOMETERS, NEEDLES OR AEROSOLS. Check for a local collection site at DEATakeBack.com.
Chenango Arts Council presents a show Sunday "Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed" Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:
(Mary Beth Miller 4-24-26)
The show will be on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, tickets are available at chenangoarts.org.
The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office will commemorate “National Historic Marker Day” today with a plaque unveiling made possible by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s National Register Signage Grant Program. Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:
(Jessica Moquin 4-24-26)
This year’s plaque unveiling will be held at 10 a.m. this morning at 72 South Broad Street in Norwich, more information is available at (607) 337–1845.
The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 33rd “Tree City USA” and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, at 9 am at the LaFayette Park bandstand. Plans include a proclamation, Tree City USA flag and plaque presentation, and a giveaway of seedling trees and shrubs.
ANNA BANKSCAROL ALLENCHENANGO ARTS COUNCILCHENANGO HISTORICAL SOCIETYDEA NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAYERIN INSINGAFEINBERG BROTHERSGUILFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT UTV POKER RUNJERICHO ARTS COUNCILJESSICA MOQUINLAFAYETTE PARKMARY BETH MILLERNATIONAL HISTORICAL MARKER DAYNORWICH POLICEOXFORD TREE BOARDPAK CONSTRUCTIONPHIL WADESFCU HOMETOWN PARADETERI SCHUNKThe Delaware Valley Humane SocietyTODD TALBOTTREE CITY USATRI COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
WCDO News — Friday 4-17-26
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-17-26
39 year old Taylor Church of Bainbridge, admitted to violating the terms and conditions of her probation sentence, and was expelled from the Delaware County Adult Treatment Court Program. Church was re-sentenced in Delaware County Court to 2.5 years in state prison to be followed by 1 year of post release supervision. Church pleaded guilty last October to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, State Police arrested Church in January of 2025, a search uncovered heroin, cocaine a scale & ammunition.
Otsego County School Districts Plastic Film Recycling challenge ends today, after Otsego County Students collected & turned in plastics like grocery bags, bread bags & bubble wrap to get them out of the waste stream, Kyle King of the Otsego County Solid waste Department explains:
(Kyle King 4-17-26)
King said that in recent years, the challenge has successfully recycled tons of the plastic film items, with the winning district getting the ice cream event each year of the contest.
The Community Cultural Center will have a comedy night tonight at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, spokesperson Amy Williams explains:
(AMY WILLIAMS 4-17-26)
Tickets for tonight's show can be found online at MikaelGregg.com, or at the door before the show.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-17-26
This Weekend, Fire Departments around the state will be participating in the annual "Recruit New York" Campaign, in order to add to their ranks, local organizer Roger Barnhart explains:
(Roger Barnhart 4-17-26)
Departments participating locally include; PORT CRANE, PLYMOUTH, ANDES, TROUT CREEK, HARTWICK, MILFORD, MOUNT VISION, UNADILLA, & WEST ONEONTA, To find out what day & times local Fire Departments are participating, go to fireinyou.org/recruitny.
Volunteers are needed to help with the Keith Clark Park Community Work Day Saturday, organizer Lori Roach explains:
(Lori Roach 4-17-26)
People can bring work gloves, gardening tools, and should dress accordingly, in case of rain the clean up day will be held on Sunday.
Butternut Valley Alliance, Morris Rotary, and Morris Central School are partnering for an Earth Day community clean-up and creek-side planting day on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 in the village of Morris. Participants will meet at the Morris Central School parking lot to spread out in groups to pick up debris along the roads in Morris and plant milkweed provided by Upper Susquehanna Coalition along the Butternut and Calhoun creeks. For more information, visit butternutvalleyalliance.org
The Jericho Arts Council hosts the The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue Saturday, at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, Spokesman Phil Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 4-17-26)
All Tickets $20, they can be reserved at 607-288-3882.
The Next Chenango County Rabies Clinic will be held Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the McDonough Highway Department on County Highway 8 for dogs cats & ferrets. More information is available at 337-1673.
ARC of Delaware county will hold open interviews at 2 upcoming hiring events, one is tomorrow from 10:00 Am to 2:00 PM at 383 County Highway 38 in Arkville, the 2nd will be there on Thursday April 23rd fro, 3;00 to 6:00 PM. More information is available at 607-865-7126.
39 year old Taylor Church of Bainbridge, admitted to violating the terms and conditions of her probation sentence, and was expelled from the Delaware County Adult Treatment Court Program. Church was re-sentenced in Delaware County Court to 2.5 years in state prison to be followed by 1 year of post release supervision. Church pleaded guilty last October to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, State Police arrested Church in January of 2025, a search uncovered heroin, cocaine a scale & ammunition.
Otsego County School Districts Plastic Film Recycling challenge ends today, after Otsego County Students collected & turned in plastics like grocery bags, bread bags & bubble wrap to get them out of the waste stream, Kyle King of the Otsego County Solid waste Department explains:
(Kyle King 4-17-26)
King said that in recent years, the challenge has successfully recycled tons of the plastic film items, with the winning district getting the ice cream event each year of the contest.
The Community Cultural Center will have a comedy night tonight at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney, spokesperson Amy Williams explains:
(AMY WILLIAMS 4-17-26)
Tickets for tonight's show can be found online at MikaelGregg.com, or at the door before the show.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-17-26
This Weekend, Fire Departments around the state will be participating in the annual "Recruit New York" Campaign, in order to add to their ranks, local organizer Roger Barnhart explains:
(Roger Barnhart 4-17-26)
Departments participating locally include; PORT CRANE, PLYMOUTH, ANDES, TROUT CREEK, HARTWICK, MILFORD, MOUNT VISION, UNADILLA, & WEST ONEONTA, To find out what day & times local Fire Departments are participating, go to fireinyou.org/recruitny.
Volunteers are needed to help with the Keith Clark Park Community Work Day Saturday, organizer Lori Roach explains:
(Lori Roach 4-17-26)
People can bring work gloves, gardening tools, and should dress accordingly, in case of rain the clean up day will be held on Sunday.
Butternut Valley Alliance, Morris Rotary, and Morris Central School are partnering for an Earth Day community clean-up and creek-side planting day on Saturday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 in the village of Morris. Participants will meet at the Morris Central School parking lot to spread out in groups to pick up debris along the roads in Morris and plant milkweed provided by Upper Susquehanna Coalition along the Butternut and Calhoun creeks. For more information, visit butternutvalleyalliance.org
The Jericho Arts Council hosts the The Corvettes Doo Wop Revue Saturday, at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, Spokesman Phil Wade comments:
(Phil Wade 4-17-26)
All Tickets $20, they can be reserved at 607-288-3882.
The Next Chenango County Rabies Clinic will be held Saturday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at the McDonough Highway Department on County Highway 8 for dogs cats & ferrets. More information is available at 337-1673.
ARC of Delaware county will hold open interviews at 2 upcoming hiring events, one is tomorrow from 10:00 Am to 2:00 PM at 383 County Highway 38 in Arkville, the 2nd will be there on Thursday April 23rd fro, 3;00 to 6:00 PM. More information is available at 607-865-7126.
AMY WILLIAMSARC OF DELAWARE COUNTYARKVILLEBainbridgeBAINBRIDGE TOWN HALL THEATERButternut Valley AllianceCOMMUNITY CULTURAL CENTER OF SIDNEYJERICHO ARTS COUNCILKYLE KINGLORI ROACHMcDonoughMORRIS CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTMORRIS ROTARYNew YorkNYPHIL WADERECRUIT NYRoger BarnhartTAYLOR CHURCHTHE CORVETTES DOO WOP REVUEWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 3-20-26
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-20-26
Sidney Police Department responded to a 3 vehicle head on collision Thursday Morning at about 10:20 AM on State Route 8 & River Street. Upon arrival, officers determined that a commercial Box Truck traveling southbound on State Route 8, was involved in a head-on collision with 2 vehicles traveling in the opposite direction. 1 driver sustained injuries and was transported by Lifenet to Upstate Medical University Hospital for treatment. The other two drivers were treated at Tri-Town Regional Hospital and subsequently released. The Sidney Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Sidney Fire Department, Sidney EMS, State Police & DOT, among others, The cause of the accident remains under investigation at this time.
51 year old Timothy Hoose of Berkshire, was sentenced today in Broome County Court following his conviction for Grand Larceny after a Jury Trial. Hoose was sentenced to a term of 2 to 6 years in New York State Prison, also the Court entered a Civil Judgment in favor of the victim. Hoose operated a business known as H&H Contracting, he entered into a construction contract with the victim to build a garage on the victim’s property, the victim paid a $15,000 down payment, Hoose illegally converted over $3,000 of those funds for other purposes unrelated to the project. Hoose further failed to provide the victim with an accounting and disposition of the trust funds despite a written request, as required by Law.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 year old Christopher Ashton of Otego for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address. The investigation revealed that Ashton, who is a level 1 sex offender, did not report a change of address to the State Sex Offender Registry within 10 days, he was arrested, processed and was released on an Appearance Ticket to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date, he was being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility on a parole warrant.
Republican Candidate Terry Bernardo will hold a Meet & Greet with local voters, on Sunday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM, at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney. Bernardo is running for the 51 State Senate District, seeking to replace Peter Oberacker, who has decided to run for Congress in the next election.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-20-26
State Police responded to Hancock High School Thursday morning for a report of shots fired. Police investigated & found no evidence of a shooting & no threat to the public.
The Afton Sertoma Club's Goofy Golf event will be held at the Afton School Saturday, starting at 11:00 am, participants will play miniature golf throughout the school building, the event is the Sertoma's key fundraiser to fund area programs.
The Jericho Arts Council will have The New England Based bluegrass act "The Hosmer Mountain Boys" at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night, Council Spokesman Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 3-20-26)
More information is available at Jerichoarts.com, ticket Reservations are available at 607-288-3882
Chenango County Health Department will hold a Rabies vaccination Clinic for dogs cats & Ferrets Saturday morning at 9:00 am, the clinic will be held at the Guilford Highway Department.
Sidney Police Department responded to a 3 vehicle head on collision Thursday Morning at about 10:20 AM on State Route 8 & River Street. Upon arrival, officers determined that a commercial Box Truck traveling southbound on State Route 8, was involved in a head-on collision with 2 vehicles traveling in the opposite direction. 1 driver sustained injuries and was transported by Lifenet to Upstate Medical University Hospital for treatment. The other two drivers were treated at Tri-Town Regional Hospital and subsequently released. The Sidney Police Department was assisted at the scene by the Sidney Fire Department, Sidney EMS, State Police & DOT, among others, The cause of the accident remains under investigation at this time.
51 year old Timothy Hoose of Berkshire, was sentenced today in Broome County Court following his conviction for Grand Larceny after a Jury Trial. Hoose was sentenced to a term of 2 to 6 years in New York State Prison, also the Court entered a Civil Judgment in favor of the victim. Hoose operated a business known as H&H Contracting, he entered into a construction contract with the victim to build a garage on the victim’s property, the victim paid a $15,000 down payment, Hoose illegally converted over $3,000 of those funds for other purposes unrelated to the project. Hoose further failed to provide the victim with an accounting and disposition of the trust funds despite a written request, as required by Law.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 year old Christopher Ashton of Otego for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address. The investigation revealed that Ashton, who is a level 1 sex offender, did not report a change of address to the State Sex Offender Registry within 10 days, he was arrested, processed and was released on an Appearance Ticket to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date, he was being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility on a parole warrant.
Republican Candidate Terry Bernardo will hold a Meet & Greet with local voters, on Sunday from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM, at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney. Bernardo is running for the 51 State Senate District, seeking to replace Peter Oberacker, who has decided to run for Congress in the next election.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-20-26
State Police responded to Hancock High School Thursday morning for a report of shots fired. Police investigated & found no evidence of a shooting & no threat to the public.
The Afton Sertoma Club's Goofy Golf event will be held at the Afton School Saturday, starting at 11:00 am, participants will play miniature golf throughout the school building, the event is the Sertoma's key fundraiser to fund area programs.
The Jericho Arts Council will have The New England Based bluegrass act "The Hosmer Mountain Boys" at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night, Council Spokesman Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 3-20-26)
More information is available at Jerichoarts.com, ticket Reservations are available at 607-288-3882
Chenango County Health Department will hold a Rabies vaccination Clinic for dogs cats & Ferrets Saturday morning at 9:00 am, the clinic will be held at the Guilford Highway Department.
WCDO News — Friday 3-6-26
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-6-265
Unadilla Fire Department responded to a structure fire at about 5:20 PM at Weidman Street. The first arriving unit was on scene within 5 minutes of dispatch, the situation under control quickly and prevented further damage. Wells Bridge Fire Department responded with several other departments on standby. No injuries were reported.
State Police announced that Marc Barbera of Oneonta is now leading the State Police at Troop D in Oneida. His appointment took effect on February 26th, Troop D covers seven Central New York counties, serving 167 towns, 89 villages, and 5 cities. Barbera joined the State Police in 2000.
The Jericho Arts Council Announced that the Ryan Clan will perform Saturday Night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, spokesman Phil Wade comments about the show & the show in the Gallery:
(Phil Wade 3-6-26)
Ticket Reservations are available by calling 607-288-3882
This weekend will be the when clocks get turned ahead by 1 hour officially at Sunday, at 2:00 AM, make sure to change clocks before going to bed Saturday night.
State Police at Troop C will be hosting a FREE child car seat check on Saturday, from 8 a.m., - 11 a.m. at the Chenango Fire Company at on Castle Creek Road. Appointments must be made at (607)561-7400.
A.M. NEWS Friday 3-6-26
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 44 year old Christopher West of Deposit following the report of copper piping stolen from a house while the residents were out of town. On Tuesday, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at a residence on Yarnes Road in the Town of Colesville, the vehicle was registered to West, Deputies confirmed with the homeowner that no one was allowed to be in the residence. West was located in the basement and was taken into custody without incident. Copper pipes were found to have been cut, West was charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief & Possession of Burglar Tools, he was processed and remains in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility.
The State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities will be holding walk in interviews for those interested in positions with the Department, today from 12:00 to 3:00 PM on March 6th at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, spokesman Joe Ramsey explains:
(Joe Ramsey 2-25-26)
More information is available by calling 607-240-4786 or by email Broome.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov.
Bassett Healthcare Network's FoxCare Center is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today, from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, at the Conference Room 1 at FoxCare Center in Oneonta. Appointments are available by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Unadilla Fire Department responded to a structure fire at about 5:20 PM at Weidman Street. The first arriving unit was on scene within 5 minutes of dispatch, the situation under control quickly and prevented further damage. Wells Bridge Fire Department responded with several other departments on standby. No injuries were reported.
State Police announced that Marc Barbera of Oneonta is now leading the State Police at Troop D in Oneida. His appointment took effect on February 26th, Troop D covers seven Central New York counties, serving 167 towns, 89 villages, and 5 cities. Barbera joined the State Police in 2000.
The Jericho Arts Council Announced that the Ryan Clan will perform Saturday Night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, spokesman Phil Wade comments about the show & the show in the Gallery:
(Phil Wade 3-6-26)
Ticket Reservations are available by calling 607-288-3882
This weekend will be the when clocks get turned ahead by 1 hour officially at Sunday, at 2:00 AM, make sure to change clocks before going to bed Saturday night.
State Police at Troop C will be hosting a FREE child car seat check on Saturday, from 8 a.m., - 11 a.m. at the Chenango Fire Company at on Castle Creek Road. Appointments must be made at (607)561-7400.
A.M. NEWS Friday 3-6-26
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 44 year old Christopher West of Deposit following the report of copper piping stolen from a house while the residents were out of town. On Tuesday, deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle parked at a residence on Yarnes Road in the Town of Colesville, the vehicle was registered to West, Deputies confirmed with the homeowner that no one was allowed to be in the residence. West was located in the basement and was taken into custody without incident. Copper pipes were found to have been cut, West was charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief & Possession of Burglar Tools, he was processed and remains in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility.
The State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities will be holding walk in interviews for those interested in positions with the Department, today from 12:00 to 3:00 PM on March 6th at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, spokesman Joe Ramsey explains:
(Joe Ramsey 2-25-26)
More information is available by calling 607-240-4786 or by email Broome.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov.
Bassett Healthcare Network's FoxCare Center is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today, from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, at the Conference Room 1 at FoxCare Center in Oneonta. Appointments are available by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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WCDO News — Friday 2-20-26
WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 2-20-26
State Police announced the termination of Michael O’Flaherty, a former State Police Narcotics Investigator, after pleading guilty in a federal court to making false statements. O'Flaherty disclosed a Covert Investigation to his Former Confidential Informant, who was a Prolific Dealer of Fentanyl, and Then Lied to Federal Investigators About his Conduct. O’FLAHERTY of Poughkeepsie, could be sentenced to 5 years in prison.
The 28th Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump will be Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:30 pm, to raise money for about a dozen area children suffering from a variety of medical issues, organizer Brenda Waters explains:
(Brenda Waters 2-17-26)
All of the information about the event can be found at pbjump.com.
Many local Musical Acts will perform a benefit concert in Sidney for Steve Eisenberg, a Bainbridge area musician who is battling Cancer. The event is called the "Stoop-fest For Steve" local musician Jo Jo Russell told WCDO News why it was called "Stoop Fest":
(Jo Jo Russell 2-20-26)
The event will be Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney. The Go Fund Me page for Eisenberg is "StoopFest-for-Steve", More information is available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.
Another Virtual Foster Care Informational Session with Foster Care Home Finder Meryl Juster will be held online this evening, Juster told WCDO News that some people are hesitant to be foster parents, be she has an answer for that:
(Meryl Juster 2-20-26)
Juster said that those interested in the session should Register by sending an email to MJuster@chowc.org to receive a link for the online session, or call 607-765-9059, more information is also available through The Children’s Home Facebook or at chowc.org
The Jericho Art Council presents a top bluegrass band to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night, spokesman Phil wade explains:
(Phil Wade 2-20-26)
In the Gallery will be the works of Danielle Haney.
A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 12:30 to 5:30 AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH, 31 Elm Street in Cooperstown. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, 1-800 RedCross or with the Blood Donor App, all donors through February 28th will receive a $20 GIFT CARD; ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED.
State Police announced the termination of Michael O’Flaherty, a former State Police Narcotics Investigator, after pleading guilty in a federal court to making false statements. O'Flaherty disclosed a Covert Investigation to his Former Confidential Informant, who was a Prolific Dealer of Fentanyl, and Then Lied to Federal Investigators About his Conduct. O’FLAHERTY of Poughkeepsie, could be sentenced to 5 years in prison.
The 28th Goodyear Lake Polar Bear Jump will be Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:30 pm, to raise money for about a dozen area children suffering from a variety of medical issues, organizer Brenda Waters explains:
(Brenda Waters 2-17-26)
All of the information about the event can be found at pbjump.com.
Many local Musical Acts will perform a benefit concert in Sidney for Steve Eisenberg, a Bainbridge area musician who is battling Cancer. The event is called the "Stoop-fest For Steve" local musician Jo Jo Russell told WCDO News why it was called "Stoop Fest":
(Jo Jo Russell 2-20-26)
The event will be Sunday from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney. The Go Fund Me page for Eisenberg is "StoopFest-for-Steve", More information is available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.
Another Virtual Foster Care Informational Session with Foster Care Home Finder Meryl Juster will be held online this evening, Juster told WCDO News that some people are hesitant to be foster parents, be she has an answer for that:
(Meryl Juster 2-20-26)
Juster said that those interested in the session should Register by sending an email to MJuster@chowc.org to receive a link for the online session, or call 607-765-9059, more information is also available through The Children’s Home Facebook or at chowc.org
The Jericho Art Council presents a top bluegrass band to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night, spokesman Phil wade explains:
(Phil Wade 2-20-26)
In the Gallery will be the works of Danielle Haney.
A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 12:30 to 5:30 AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH, 31 Elm Street in Cooperstown. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, 1-800 RedCross or with the Blood Donor App, all donors through February 28th will receive a $20 GIFT CARD; ALL BLOOD TYPES ARE NEEDED.
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WCDO News — Friday 1-23-26
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-23-26
A Winter Storm watch will be in effect Saturday Night through Monday evening, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 1-23-26)
Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a State of Emergency ahead of extreme cold and a massive winter storm set to impact areas statewide this weekend. We'll have the complete Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.
Delaware County partnered with local towns and villages, fire departments and EMS & they deployed 10 weather stations across the county to monitor various weather conditions. The data being collected is transmitted through a third party contractor to a server used by the national weather service to help with forecasting, issuance of weather alters and tracking climate change. Delaware County Planning Director Shelly Johnson Bennett comments:
(Shelly Johnson-Bennett 1-23-26)
All of the stations can be viewed by the public at delcony.elements360.aem.eco, The site provides a map with each station’s location and a link to click on the individual stations, all of the statistics are gathered every 10 minutes by sensors at each site.
The Unatego Hall of Distinction will honor this year’s inductees tonight at the Unatego High School Cafeteria with a reception 5:30 & the induction during halftime at tonight's basketball game. The Inductees are William Mitchell, a 1973 graduate, who will be honored posthumously, he earned a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Illinois, followed by a career working with applied mathematics and numerical analysis, 1983 graduate Trisha Souders-Rubin became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in eating disorders in adolescents and adults & was a tenured faculty member at Georgetown University.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-23-26
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity Monday in the Town of Middletown. A Deputy encountered 49-year-old Amy Slater of Fleischmanns, Slater made admissions to the Deputy, regarding her setting her residence on fire. Multiple fire departments responded Upon conclusion of the investigation, Slater was arrested and charged with Arson and Criminal Mischief, Slater was arraigned and released pending her appearance in the Town of Middletown Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Otsego County officials are preparing for dangerously cold weather & severe wind chills in the coming days, and they are ready to open warming shelters if needed. The locations would be the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown will be open from 8 am. to 5 pm. on Saturday and Sunday, The Warming Station at 291 Chestnut St. in Oneonta, the Oneonta Armory at 4 Academy St. and SUNY Oneonta, More information will be available through the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services at 607-547-7588.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies were assigned to serve a Delaware County Family Court Order of Protection, Shortly after locating, serving and explaining the provisions of the Order of Protection, the Deputies were contacted by the protected party who advised that the Order of Protection was being violated during the course of an active domestic incident. Deputies returned & arrested 33-year-old Jesse Emmett of Davenport, with Harassment and Criminal Contempt, he was processed and turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.
The next Jericho Arts Council show will be held Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, spokesman Phil Wade Comments:
(Phil Wade 1-22-26)
People can reserve tickets for Saturday Nights show at 607-288-3882.
A Winter Storm watch will be in effect Saturday Night through Monday evening, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 1-23-26)
Governor Kathy Hochul today issued a State of Emergency ahead of extreme cold and a massive winter storm set to impact areas statewide this weekend. We'll have the complete Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.
Delaware County partnered with local towns and villages, fire departments and EMS & they deployed 10 weather stations across the county to monitor various weather conditions. The data being collected is transmitted through a third party contractor to a server used by the national weather service to help with forecasting, issuance of weather alters and tracking climate change. Delaware County Planning Director Shelly Johnson Bennett comments:
(Shelly Johnson-Bennett 1-23-26)
All of the stations can be viewed by the public at delcony.elements360.aem.eco, The site provides a map with each station’s location and a link to click on the individual stations, all of the statistics are gathered every 10 minutes by sensors at each site.
The Unatego Hall of Distinction will honor this year’s inductees tonight at the Unatego High School Cafeteria with a reception 5:30 & the induction during halftime at tonight's basketball game. The Inductees are William Mitchell, a 1973 graduate, who will be honored posthumously, he earned a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Illinois, followed by a career working with applied mathematics and numerical analysis, 1983 graduate Trisha Souders-Rubin became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in eating disorders in adolescents and adults & was a tenured faculty member at Georgetown University.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 1-23-26
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a report of suspicious activity Monday in the Town of Middletown. A Deputy encountered 49-year-old Amy Slater of Fleischmanns, Slater made admissions to the Deputy, regarding her setting her residence on fire. Multiple fire departments responded Upon conclusion of the investigation, Slater was arrested and charged with Arson and Criminal Mischief, Slater was arraigned and released pending her appearance in the Town of Middletown Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Otsego County officials are preparing for dangerously cold weather & severe wind chills in the coming days, and they are ready to open warming shelters if needed. The locations would be the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown will be open from 8 am. to 5 pm. on Saturday and Sunday, The Warming Station at 291 Chestnut St. in Oneonta, the Oneonta Armory at 4 Academy St. and SUNY Oneonta, More information will be available through the Otsego County Office of Emergency Services at 607-547-7588.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies were assigned to serve a Delaware County Family Court Order of Protection, Shortly after locating, serving and explaining the provisions of the Order of Protection, the Deputies were contacted by the protected party who advised that the Order of Protection was being violated during the course of an active domestic incident. Deputies returned & arrested 33-year-old Jesse Emmett of Davenport, with Harassment and Criminal Contempt, he was processed and turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.
The next Jericho Arts Council show will be held Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, spokesman Phil Wade Comments:
(Phil Wade 1-22-26)
People can reserve tickets for Saturday Nights show at 607-288-3882.
AMY SLATERBAINBRIDGE TOWN HALL THEATERDELAWARE COUNTYDELAWARE COUNTY PLANNING DIRECTOR SHELLY JOHNSON-BENNETTGOVERNOR HOCHULJERICHO ARTS COUNCILJESSE EMMETTNew YorkNYOtsego County Office of Emergency ServicesPHIL WADERich TownsendTOWN OF MIDDLETOWNTRISHA SOUDERS-RUBINUNATEGO HALL OF DISTINCTIONWCDOWILLIAM MITCHELL
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.