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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has been recently made aware of a scam operating in which unknown individuals are contacting families of incarcerated individuals purporting to be employees of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office/Corrections Division requesting the relatives provide financial information to the caller to bail out the incarcerated individual. The Delaware County Sheriff's Office will never personally contact families of incarcerated individuals requesting bail, Incarcerated Individuals are provided with that opportunity. If you receive a call, DO NOT provide any information and hang up. If you have any further questions, call the Corrections Division at (607)832-5555 ext. 5863

State Forest Rangers & the Otsego County Sheriff's Office conducted a Wilderness Search On December 25 at 6:18 pm., the Sheriff’s Office called for assistance in the search for a patient who jumped out of an ambulance. The ambulance was transporting the 47-year-old unidentified Unadilla resident from Fox Hospital to Bassett Medical Center, Ambulance personnel pursued the patient but lost sight near Walnut and Linden Streets, they searched a wooded area, about 5 hours later, a civilian notified Rangers that someone was pounding on the front door of a house on Linden Street, a Deputy found the patient sitting at the bus stop shelter and drove the patient to the hospital.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-30-25

1 of the new laws going into effect on Thursday January 1st, is an effort to crack down on money laundering and "shell company" secrecy, the New York LLC Transparency Act stipulated that liability companies (LLC's) formed in or authorized to do business in New York must now disclose their "beneficial owners", or the actual people who own or control the company, to the Department of State. Existing companies have until the end of the year to file, while any new LLC's formed on or after January 1, 2026, January 1 have to submit the information within 30 days of formation.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-29-25

The Norwich Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 102 Gilmore Lane just south of the Walmart Saturday Night at about 6:12 PM, Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino explains:

(Chief Jan Papelino 12-29-25)

Norwich Firefighters were assisted by the Oxford, North Norwich and Sherburne Fire Departments, Chenango County Office of Emergency Services, NYSEG, Norwich Water Department, Chenango County Sheriff's Office.

The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 38 year old Mark Cassaday of Oneonta, for Promoting Prison Contraband & Criminal Mischief at the Otsego County Jail. Sheriff investigators were notified by Correctional Facility staff that an inmate had intentionally damaged an outlet cover and used the broken pieces to fashion makeshift weapons. Cassady was processed before being returned to the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment.

A.M. NEWS Friday 12-26-25

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect through 7:00 AM tomorrow Morning, Local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 12-26-25)

We'll have the complete WCDO forecast at the end of this news cast.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 57 year old Gregory Haggerty of South New Berlin, for DWI, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of .08 or higher, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Failure to Keep Right & several other charges, following a reported accident in the Town of Morris. Haggerty fled the scene on foot, Deputies located the vehicle down an embankment off of State Highway 23 and Wells Rd. Haggerty was located down the road and found to be intoxicated by alcohol, he was taken to the Sheriff’s Office for arrest processing & was released on appearance tickets for the Town of Morris Court at a later date.

The New York Lottery announced 2 second-prize-winning tickets were sold for the December 24th Powerball drawing, 1 ticket was sold at Smiley's on West Main Street in Sidney & another in Lindenhurst, worth $1,000,000. The Powerball drawing is televised every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 pm. 1 ticket sold in Arkansas that matched all six numbers, for a prize of $1.8 billion dollars, which ranks as the 2nd-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.

Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 44 year old Luis Calixto of Norwich, following a complaint from a local business regarding a larceny in progress. Calixto allegedly removed items from their packaging and attempted to conceal them and attempted to avoid store personnel and law enforcement. Deputies discovered that Calixto was in possession of small wax envelopes containing a white powder-like substance, as well as a small canister containing a white crystal-like substance, he was processed and arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail on charges of Burglary, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Mischief and Tampering with Physical Evidence

Trout Creek Fire Department responded at about 11:20 Tuesday morning for a tractor trailer into a house. Nobody was home at the residence and that the driver of the truck was not injured. Masonville Volunteer Fire Department, State DOT, State Police, Delaware County Sheriff's Office, NYSEG and a code enforcement officer also responded, State Highway 206 was closed, All units were back in service around 3:30 PM.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced more than $463 million has been awarded statewide through the State's Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Long Island, the Mohawk Valley, New York City and the Southern Tier were chosen as winners of the inaugural $150 million Advancing Collaboration for High-impact Initiatives for Economic Visions & Expansion competition, The Southern Tier was awarded more than $26.4 million to support 27 projects.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-23-25

State Route 206 near the Robert W. Harrold BOCES Campus has been closed this afternoon due to a motor vehicle accident. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes, WCDO News will have more details as they become available from the Delaware County Sheriff's Office.

State Police remind motorists over the holiday season that State Police will be out in full-force, Trooper Aga Tinker of Troop C in Sidney comments:

(Trooper Aga Tinker 12-23-25)

State Police will focus on impaired, distracted, and reckless driving, as wells as those violating the state's "Move Over" laws. & they will set up DUI checkpoints on highways all over the state.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office announced that scammers are impersonating the County Planning Department. Scammers are looking to collect money from zoning applicants, using county logos, actual application information, and the actual names of planning staff. The Otsego County Planning Department will never request or charge money for their review of a planning or zoning application. If you receive such a request, do not pay it.

The US Department of Justice announced the results of Operation Relentless Justice, a coordinated enforcement effort to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators. The nationwide crackdown resulted in over 205 child victims being located and the arrests of over 293 child sexual abuse offenders, including 6 in the upstate counties. The coordinated effort was executed over the course of 2 weeks by all 56 FBI field offices, the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section in the Department’s Criminal Division, and U.S. Attorneys’ offices around the country. The Department urges the public to remain vigilant and report suspected exploitation of a child through the FBI's tip-line at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324), tips.fbi.gov.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-22-25

Mixed precipitation is likely Tuesday across the region, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 12-22-25)

We'll have our Tri-County Forecast through the end of the week at the end of this newscast.

A.M. NEWS Monday 12-22-25

North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has bowed out of the race for New York Governor, after a recent Sienna College Poll showed her way behind GOvernor Kathy Hochul in the race for the Governor's Position. Stefanik additionally announced that she will not seek re-election to Congress next year.

State Comptroller's Office conducted an audit of the Otsego County – Court and Trust Funds, the Key Finding was that the Treasurer, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court Clerk generally maintained appropriate records and properly reported court and trust funds. However, $74,150 from 15 actions that improperly remained in the Treasurer’s custody that he should have turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property. The Treasurer should ensure that all money deemed abandoned property is paid to the State Comptroller in a timely manner.

The Chenango County Historical Society's 2025 Parade of Trees is continuing. Vote for your favorite tree by making an online donation at chenangohistorical.org/2025paradeoftrees. Whichever tree accumulates the greatest total, between virtual and in-person contributions, by the conclusion of the contest on December 31st, will be the winner. The winning tree’s earnings will be split evenly between the Organization and the Historical Society.

A.M. NEWS Friday 12-19-25

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched Saturday to a motor vehicle accident in Walton. 36-year-old Robert Wickham of Walton, had left the scene of the accident, Upon completion of the investigation, Deputies arrested Wickham for DWI, Driving with a BAC of .08 of 1% or more, Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident, Fail to Keep Right and Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, among other charges, Wickham was released on appearance tickets was directed to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date.

Country Music Performer Jason Michael Carroll will be performing at the Sidney High School Friday night, to benefit Toys for Tots & Operation Merry Christmas. He told WCDO News about how his military career & his music career made this a natural fit:

(Jason Michael Carroll 12-18-25)

Ed Curley of Curley Wealth Management is one of the sponsors of tomorrow night's show:

(Ed Curley 12-18-25)

The Show will be at 7:00 PM at the Sidney High school Friday Night.

Congressman Josh Riley's team will be in Walton today to assist constituents with Medicare, Social Security, veterans' benefits or any other issue involving a federal agency. Riley's aids will be at the Ogden Free Library on Gardiner Place from 1:00 - 4:00 PM, for those who can't make the Walton event, but need help with an issue, call (607) 242-0200 or visit riley.house.gov.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-17-25

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 38 year old Christopher Decker of Unadilla, following the report of a domestic dispute. Decker was charged with Assault, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, Unlawful Imprisonment, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Harassment. Decker was being held at the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office pending Arraignment, he is scheduled to appear in Unadilla Town Court at a later date.

American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held today, one in Walton from 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 55 Townsend Street, another will be in Cooperstown from 12:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, 31 Elm Street. Appointments can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum will celebrate the Dodgers’ second straight championship through Autumn Glory, the Museum’s tribute to the postseason in Cooperstown. the Museum acquired several artifacts from the Dodgers, including a Bat used by Miguel Rojas to hit his ninth-inning, game-tying home run in Game 7, Jersey worn by Shohei Ohtani, Bat used by Freddie Freeman to hit his walk-off home run in the 18th inning of Game 3, plus several items donated by Toronto's Trey Yesavage, Addison Barger & Max Scherzer. For more information, visit baseballhall.org or call 547-7200.

The State Department of Health continues to monitor the outbreak of the flu statewide, which is now deemed prevalent in the State. There were 23 respiratory outbreaks in hospitals and 51 respiratory outbreaks in nursing homes in the 1st week of December, a total of 302 viral respiratory pathogen outbreaks have been reported from hospitals and nursing homes. Influenza A is the predominant virus with 93% falling into that category, There were no pediatric flu deaths reported this season, there were no COVID-19-or RSV pediatric deaths reported this season.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-16-25

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 64 year old Wayne Howe of North Norwich for criminal mischief, after deputies responded to a domestic dispute in North Norwich. Howe was additionally charged with Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Unlawful Imprisonment & Harassment, he was processed at the Chenango County Sheriff's Office and was arraigned & remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $1,000 cash bail. Howe is to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce's General Membership Meeting scheduled for this morning at 7:30 am at Bob's Diner, with key agenda items including budget board nominations, minutes of the November meeting, and various updates on upcoming events and projects.

The Recent "Pawstruck" Fundraiser at Awestruck Ciders of Sidney, raised a substantial amount of money for the Delaware Valley Humane Society, WCDO's Grace Benkovitz  & Society Director Erin Insinga told WCDO how much was raised:

(Grace Erin 12-15-25)

Shelter Saviors donation matching program funded by local businesses: Alpine Roofing, Island Premium Printing, Lambrecht Auction, Inc., Oneonta Fence, McDowell & Walker, Roasted Coffee House, Deer run Collectibles and Forno Enterprise.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies in the Town of Delhi and observed an E-Bike traveling on State Highway 10, which is prohibited and the operator was not wearing a helmet as required by law. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, who was identified as 51-year-old Daniel White of Meridale, White was charged with felony DWI, Unlawful Operation of an E-Bike on a Highway, Operating E-Bike while Impaired, White was released on an appearance ticket and traffic summonses and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Hill City Celebrations announced that the Festival of lights will begin Saturday night through the end of the month at the Neawha Park in Oneonta, also, the annual 1st night celebration will be held at Foothills Performing Arts center on Market Street in Oneonta on New Year's Eve.

Unadilla's Holiday Festivities get underway today with a holiday market, at 5:00 PM, the tree lighting at 5:45 & the parade at 6:00 PM at the Community Lawn, down Main Street. Santa Claus will visit with children at the Bauer Community Center after the parade.

THE BAINBRIDGE CHRISTMAS PARADE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AT 5:00 PM IN DOWNTOWN BAINBRIDGE FOLLOWED BY A VISIT WITH SANTA AT BOB'S Diner, The Jericho Arts Council will then hold their Nashville Christmas Show by the Country Jamboree Saturday, @ 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 12-12-25)

Tickets Reservations can be made at 607-288-3882, In The Gallery will be an Artisan Gift Market

The US Marines announced that their Toys for Tots New York Holiday Train will go through the Southern Tier this Saturday, starting at the East Binghamton Yard, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, it will then head to Bainbridge at the Walnut Avenue Crossing, at about 11:50 AM, there will be free donuts, hot chocolate, kids' activities, music, giveaways, and more. The train will also stop at the Gas Avnue crossing in Oneonta, before heading for Cobleskill, and Delanson Saturday afternoon.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the award of more than $32 million to help local governments enhance safety on their roads by reducing instances of vehicles inadvertently straying from their lanes and lessening the severity of crashes. The funding is part of the State DOT's “Safe System” approach toward zero highway deaths and will support roadway improvements; Locally, in Otsego County, the Towns of Hartwick and Middlefield, will receive $700,000 to install guide rail on County Road 11. In New York State, 44 percent of crash fatalities occur when a vehicle departs from its lane.

Due to last Thursday night's cold temperatures, The Norwich BID announced that the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting will be Tonight at 6:30 pm in West Park in downtown Norwich.

Congressman Josh Riley's Team will be in Walton today, to talk with constituents who may be having issues with federal agencies, Medicare, Social Security, veterans' benefits or any other issue, Members of Riley's casework team will be at the Ogden Free Library from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-10-25

62 year old Robert Trago of Hancock, was sentenced in Delaware County Court to 5 years of in prison for his conviction of 2nd degree Assault. In September of 2024, State Police were dispatched to the Town of Hancock for shots fired with injuries, Trago shot at his neighbor in the arm while he was walking his dog in front of Trago’s residence, The victim was transported to Albany Medical Center by helicopter but was later released after the bleeding stopped. State Police Forensic Identification Unit Lab was able to match the bullet recovered from the victim’s arm with Trago's firearm.

Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand continues to press for Congress to vote to extend the subsidies that help millions of Americans afford health care:

(Gillibrand 12-10-25)

On Thursday, Democrats will force a vote on a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits. Without an extension, ACA enhanced premium tax credits will expire at the end of 2025, causing 20 million Americans, to see a drastic increase in their health insurance costs.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-10-25

The Chenango County Children's Home will hold it's monthly virtual meeting tonight @ 6:00 PM, for those interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent. The session will be hosted by Meryl Juster:

(Meryl Juster 12-10-25)

People can still register today for tonight's session by emailing MJuster@chowc.org.

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 12-9-25

The National Weather Service has issued a "WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY" from 4:00 AM WEDNESDAY TO 1:00 Thursday, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:

(Rich Townsend 12-9-25)

We'll have the Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.

Due to Thursday night's drop in temperatures, The Norwich BID announced that the 2025 Holiday Tree Lighting will now be NEXT Thursday, December 11th at 6:30pm in West Park in downtown Norwich.

The Uplift Collective of Sidney Center will host the annual Holiday in the Hamlet Saturday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sidney Center Fire Station. There will be free photos with Santa, kids craft, live music, they request that people bring a canned food donation for the Sidney Center Food pantry. More information is available at the Uplift Collective Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-5-25

Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 46 year old Adam Smith of Kirkwood after Deputies responded Wednesday to report of a man driving in circles on someone's lawn, firing a weapon & striking an electrical transformer & hitting another vehicle while leaving. On Thursday investigators learned that Smith was outside his residence armed with a weapon, he went back inside when officers responded, After a brief standoff, Smith was taken into custody without incident. A search warrant was executed, they seized 2 unregistered handguns, 40-long guns and narcotics. Smith was charged with 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Mischief, Reckless Endangerment, 5 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Illegal Discharge of a Firearm, he was turned over the Broome County Correctional Facility for Arraignment. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by State Police in this investigation.

2 Holiday Parades are being held locally tonight & on Saturday, 4towns Forward President Teri Schunk told WCDO about tonight's "Holly Jolly" Sidney Festivities:

(Teri Schunk 12-5-25)

4 Towns Forward spokesman Ed Curley told WCDO about Afton's festivities on Saturday:

(Ed Curley 12-5-25)

More holiday parades are scheduled locally the following weekend in Bainbridge & Unadilla.

P.M. NEWS Thursday 12-4-25

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 26 year old Jacob Roman of Walton with 2 counts of Grand Larceny, and 1 count of Burglary, On October 18th, Deputies were dispatched to Benton Avenue in the Village of Walton for a reported Burglary in Progress where they located, identified and arrested Roman. On November 21st, Deputies located and arrested Roman on new charges after it was alleged that he had taken the victim’s credit card and made numerous purchases on the card which amounted to over $1,500 without authorization. Roman was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.

The 14th Annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held by the Bainbridge Guilford Teacher's Association on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the BG High School Gym. Over 40 local crafter & artisans will participate, there will be raffle & door prizes, people are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, pet food or a hygiene product as a donation & to get a ticket for a door prize.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-4-25

33 year old Corey Green of Vestal was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 19 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy spanning the United States. Green admitted that he possessed, distributed, and conspired to distribute large quantities of fentanyl, heroin & Methamphetamine in and around Broome County, he also admitted to possessing 3 handguns and 2 AK-47 style weapons to further his drug-trafficking activities, while being prohibited from possessing firearms due to previous convictions, & conspiring to launder his drug-trafficking proceeds. Green was sentenced to a 19 year prison term, concurrent 3 and 5-year terms of post-release supervision, and a money judgment of over $185,000 of unrecovered proceeds from his drug trafficking. Co-conspirator Michael Jacobs of Endicott, was previously sentenced to 10 years and 10 months term of imprisonment & 5 years of post-release supervision.

The "Pawstruck" fundraiser for Delaware Valley Humane Society will be this Sunday at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney Industrial Park, with a variety of activities to raise money, WCDO"s Grace Benkovitz is one of the organizers of the event:

(Grace 12-3-25)

Also, a new fundraising program has been instituted called "Shelter Saviors" where 6 area businesses will match donations for the shelter in December & that will include this Sunday's Pawstruck fundraiser.

Norwich Police responded Tuesday to the report of an Emu running loose on Chenango Avenue. The Emu was eventually contained to a fenced in yard on Francis Avenue, which kept the bird away from downtown traffic. The owner was notified, RTG of Norwich assisted in the effort and the emu was successfully brought inside the owner's trailer, where it was returned to its home in Bainbridge.

Attorney General Letitia James won a court order preventing the federal government from enforcing a provision in the so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" that would strip Planned Parenthood of its Medicaid funds, jeopardizing health care for millions of low-income patients across the country. Attorney General James joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in suing the Department of Health and Human Services to block the provision, The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a ruling granting the coalition's motion for a preliminary injunction, ordering HHS to continue paying Medicaid funds to all states and clinics in the coalition.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-2-25

Country Club Auto Group in Oneonta presented a check for $10,000 to Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network on November 21 after dedicating a portion of their October sales to the Bassett Cancer Institute Expansion Initiative. Tom Armao presented the check at FoxCare Center's cancer clinic & he told WCDO News why they donated:

(Tom Armao 12-2-25)

Learn more about Bassett Healthcare Network's Bassett Cancer Institute expansion initiative by visiting bassett.org/MovingForward.

Broome County District Attorney's office announced today that Nicholas Neer of Binghamton, was sentenced in Broome County Court to 7 to 14 years of incarceration following his pleas of guilty to 3rd degree Burglary and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Neer’s convictions stem from an investigation earlier this year by the State Police and the Broome County Sheriff’s Office into a series of burglaries and thefts in the towns of Windsor, Union, and Kirkwood, they identified Neer as a key participant responsible for breaking into multiple properties and possessing stolen items tied to those incidents.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-2-25

New Yorkers can now apply for HEAP, eligible households could receive up to $996, depending on their heating method. The program's opening was delayed due to the 43-day federal government shutdown, Assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and households can apply online, by mail or in person at local social services departments. Click dps.ny.gov/energy-affordability-program for more information.

New survey findings regarding Governor Hochul's distraction-free schools law have been released, they received over 350 responses from school administrators who implemented smartphone restrictions this year, 92% reported a smooth transition to the new policy, 83% of schools experienced more positive classroom environments and better student engagement & 75% of teachers reported that the distraction-free policy improved their ability to teach effectively.

39 year old Michael Davis pleaded guilty in Broome County Court to 1st Degree Assault stemming from a violent attack, on October 22, where Davis acted with the intent to cause serious physical injury to another individual by means of am unidentified instrument, Davis will serve 7 years in state prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision, Davis is scheduled to be sentenced in Broome County Court on March 3, 2026.

The Chenango Arts Council will host the "Night Before Christmas" free movie & Popcorn event tonight at 7:00 PM, the Tinsel-Town Free movie will be held on the 9th with "It's a Wonderful Life, and the 16th with "Scrooge" all moviees will be at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced that the Official Santa's Mailbox will be ready to take letters to Santa from area children starting this Wednesday December 3rd. The Mailboxes will be set up at Roasted Coffee House on Main Street in Sidney and at Bob's Diner in Bainbridge. The Chamber reminds parent to make sure that there is a return address, Letters must be received by December 17th.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-1-25

The National Weather Service announce that there is a Winter Storm Watch, with snow anticipated from late Monday night through Tuesday evening, local meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 12-1-25)

Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more is possible in the Tri County Region. Travel could be difficult with hazardous conditions impacting the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-28-25

The Annual Norwich Chobani Holiday of Lights Parade, will start Saturday at 6:00 PM at the NBT building at 52 South Broad Street and ending on Fair Street in Norwich. Norwich BID Spokesperson Mindy Chawgo explains:

(Mindy Chawgo 11-28-25)

Over 100 businesses, churches, fire departments, and other groups will participate, At the end of the parade, Santa will be led to his igloo and kids will visit, Santa's hours will continue from 1 to 4 pm., on Saturdays, and after the tree lighting ceremony on December 4th.

Starting today, for a limited time, there will be a discount on tickets for next Summer's Southern Tier Music Fest in Sidney, organizer Ed Curley explains:

(Ed Curley 11-28-25)

The Southern Tier Music Fest will be held next July at the Sidney Airport, more information available at southerntiermusicfest.com.

The Children's Home presents a free movie at the Colonia Theatre in Norwich this afternoon at 3:00 PM, Spokesperson Meryl Juster Comments:

(Meryl Juster 11-28-25)

The movie is free & you can reserve tickets online at eventbrite.com.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-26-25

DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala and Delaware County Board of Supervisors Chair Tina Molé signed an intergovernmental agreement that strengthens watershed protection while supporting the long-term vitality of our communities. Delaware County Planning Director Shelly Johnson Bennett told WCDO news about the new 4 year plan;

(Shelly Johnson Bennett 11-6-25)

Johnson-Bennett said that typically a new agreement is agreed upon ever 4 years to protect the Watershed region of Delaware County, as well as New York City's drinking water supply in the reservoirs.

The Broome County Sheriff's Office and family members of a missing Vestal man are still seeking answers to help locate 69 year old Eddie Rouhana, who been missing since January 11th. Rouhana was last seen at his business, Cars-R-US, located at 1170 of Upper Front Street in the Town of Chenango. Cell phone records show his phone was last used later that same day. The Rouhana family is offering a $20,000 reward for any information that leads directly to Eddie Rouhana’s whereabouts. Please report any tips, video footage, sightings, or information to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at Tip Line at (607) 778-1196.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-26-25

The State Department of Criminal Justice Services & Ithaca Police were looking for 13 year old Kalia Hobbs of Ithaca, who was considered a missing endangered child, who had not been seen since Monday Afternoon at about 2:00 PM. The alert was dropped at about 6:30 This Morning, with Hobbs considered to be safe.

State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state are continuing their Thanksgiving weekend patrols to target impaired and reckless driving, drivers using electronic devices, and a special emphasis on abiding the state's Move Over Law, through this Sunday.

Chenango County Board of Supervisors passed the 2026 county budget this week, the $121.4 million budget spending plan represents almost a 7% increase of last year, but the budget was still under the State's tax levy increase cap.

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is conducting a food drive through December 30th. County Residents are encouraged to drop off non-perishable & Non-Expired Food Items to the Sheriff's Office front lobby at Phoebe Lane in Delhi, between 8:00 Am & 8:00 PM, all of the items collected to will donated to the Food Bank at Delaware Opportunities for distribution to food pantries throughout the County, those who can not make it to the Sheriff's Office, can call 607-832-5595 to make arrangements for a deputy to pick up the donated items.

The Delaware County Business Alliance is now accepting applications for the 2026 Leaderful Delaware Emerging Leaders Program, designed for business and community leaders who are interested in becoming more engaged in shaping the region's future. The 5-session program dates are February 12, March 12, April 9, May 14, and June 11, and will be conducted by former Alliance President Ray Pucci. More information is available at 1-607-746-2281.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-24-25

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the indictment of 18 year old James Tinebra of Plainview, A Delaware County Grand Jury indicted Tinebra for Burglary & Grand Larceny for stealing a State Police Vehicle from a repair shop in Davenport on November 5th at about 3:45 AM. Tinebra was located later in the day by the Schodack Police Department in Rensselaer County, where he is also facing separate charges.

Broome County Sheriff's Office & area firefighters responded Friday to the report of a car crashing into a house in the Town of Union. Responding deputies found that the driver, an 82-year-old female, was attempting to back out of a residential driveway and mistakenly accelerated forward off the driveway and into the adjacent house, rupturing a natural gas line. NYSEG was alerted and the gas line was turned off, nearby residents were temporarily evacuated, The driver was transported to UHS Wilson Medical Center for minor injuries. No charges were filed.

A State Police Patrol car was struck by another motorist at about 8:10 AM this morning on State Route 17C near Chaumont Drive. Police state that a Toyota Camry driven by an unidentified 69 year old female failed to yield the right of way while making a left turn into a parking lot & collided with the Trooper's vehicle, The Trooper sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital & was treated and released. The operator of the Toyota was also transported to the hospital.

Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 22 year old Ross Guglielmetti of Deposit,on a number of charges, following a pursuit through Broome, Chenango & Otsego Counties. Guglielmetti was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Reckless Endangerment & resisting arrested, he face court action at a later date.

The New York State Department of Health has sent out an alert, warning New Yorkers or a new scam. Health department officials stated that Telephone scammers are mimicking the Department, some New Yorkers have been receiving phone calls from people identifying themselves as a Department of Health Employee, they will ask for information about a controlled substance prescription, adding to the confusion, the caller ID may even say the caller is from the Department of Health. Officials said that the Health Department will not make such calls to private citizens, they advise people who receive these calls to hang up & alert local law enforcement.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 11-19-25

The City of Norwich Police Department arrested 51 year old Delf King of Norwich for 2nd & 4rd Degree Robbery, plus criminal mischief & Grand larceny, following an investigation of a robbery in the City on April 6th. King is accused of attacking a victim on East Main Street, causing multiple bleeding injuries, & forcibly stole the victim's cell phone, and smashed it, he then retreated to his residence, retrieved a firearm, and pointed it at the victim. King appeared in Chenango County Arraignment Court where bail was set at $5,000 cash, He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility and will appear in City of Norwich Court at a later date.

Chobani announced that the City of Rome Planning Board approved Chobani's plan to build a facility, consisting of 8 buildings. A new design was required as the FAA said parts of the original facility were too close to the runway of the Griffiss Airport, and the 130 foot building is being moved to another part of the campus.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-18-25

Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detective Division was contacted by a YouTube channel, which posts videos catching child predators who have been interacting with a decoy posing as a juvenile. 54 year old Denis Dean of Endwell had been speaking with a decoy posing as a 13-year-old female, he sent multiple inappropriate images of himself to the decoy and arranged to meet in-person Monday with someone he believed to be a 13-year-old female girl, Dean was confronted by members of EDP Watch YouTube channel in Endicott, Members of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and Endicott Police responded and took Dean into custody. In subsequent interviews, Dean was charged with Attempted Rape, 4 counts of Attempted Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors, and he was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility without bail.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-17-25

A Delaware County Grand Jury returned an 8 count indictment against 45 year old Glen Merwin of Harpersfield, for Criminal Mischief, 2 Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child; and 3 counts of Harassment, Criminal Contempt, Merwin is accused of damaging another person's property, acting in a manner endangering children, and ignoring a court order. The allegations stem from incidents in December of 2024.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting Tuesday, morning at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-17-25

51 year old Lawrence Slater of Norwich pleaded guilty to vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated in Chenango County Court and was sentenced to 5-to-15-years in state prison. Slater had a BAC of twice the legal limit on April 12th, the ensuing crash killed 62-year-old Steven Biviano of Oxford, who was pronounced dead at the scene, Slater was taken to Wilson Hospital where his BAC was .18,

The Broome County Sheriff's Office reported that a fugitive from Broome County was apprehended in Polk County Florida. 44-year-old Dustin Yannuzzi was wanted on a warrant issued in Broome County for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Sell, Tampering with Evidence, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and Fleeing to Elude, Yannuzzi was removed from the vehicle and arrested without incident, he was found to be in possession of methamphetamine & faces charges in Florida, he will be returned to New York shortly.

The Next Comedy Night will be held tonight at the Community Cultural Center of Sidney, Spokesperson Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 11-14-25)

Tickets for tonight's show are $15 a piece or $25 for a pair, more information is available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-14-25

State Police arrested 43 year old Todd Seamon of Hartwick for 1st Degree Burglary, after Troopers were dispatched to a report of a burglary on State Route 28 in Schuyler Lake where a victim was assaulted. An investigation revealed that after an on-going dispute, Seamon forced entry into a 77-year-old's home and struck the victim multiple times causing injuries. The victim was transported to Bassett Hospital with what appear to be non-life-threatening injuries. Troopers located Seamon and he was arrested and processed. Seamon was transported to the Otsego County Correctional Facility for Centralized Arraignment.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 3 people following a traffic stop for a driver known to not have a valid driver's license. 24 year old Deanna Eignor of Hobart was stopped, her & a passenger, 26-year-old Schoen Stocks of Jefferson were found to have fentanyl, scales and packaging materials in the vehicle. Eignor & Stocks were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, and Eignor was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & other traffic violations, she had been released on her own recognizance on unrelated charges, & was additionally charged with Criminal Contempt. 28-year-old Wesley Eignor of Hobart was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle after he arrived on the scene & did not have a valid license. Deanna Eignor was held on $5,000 bail, Stocks & Wesley Eignor were released on appearance tickets.

Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Brittney Hall of Harpursville, for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, following a traffic stop in the Town of Union. Hall faces court action on the charges at a later date.

The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting their Annual Membership Meeting at 5:30PM at the Jericho Arts Council in Bainbridge. The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting a preview of Ken Burns' documentary series 'The American Revolution' at tonight's meeting, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Those interested in joining can go to chenangohistorical.org/get-involved/membership to sign up.