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The Nate Lull Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament is held This Sunday at Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Lull told WCDO about the latest tournament:

(Nate Lull 7-3-26)

This year's tournament will be raising money for the 2027 edition of the scholarship, where the goal is to surpass last year's fundraising efforts, about 60 teams will be participating.

The Luszi’s Legacy Cornhole Tournament last weekend successful, the tournament raised $1,600 that will go directly to Pet Street Station Animal Hospital fund, to assist families deal with the bills for emergency or quality of life care for their senior pets.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-26-26

Most of the area School Districts will have their High School Graduation exercises today & tomorrow. Graduation ceremonies begin this afternoon at 5:00 pm for Gilbertsville Mount Upton grads, at 6:00 pm for AFTON, MILFORD, 6:30: in WINDSOR and 7:00 PM for UNATEGO, NORWICH, ANDES, MORRIS, LAURENS, DEPOSIT, EDMESTON, FRANKLIN, HANCOCK and 7:30 for CHARLOTTE VALLEY. Graduation ceremonies on SATURDAY start at 9:00 AM for HARPURSVILLE, at 10:00 AM for SIDNEY, UNADILLA VALLEY, DELAWARE ACADEMY, GREENE, WALTON, 10:45 AM for ONEONTA, 11:00 AM at OXFORD ACADEMY, SCHENEVUS; 1:00 PM for SOUTH KORTRIGHT and 7:00 PM for the BAINBRIDGE-GUILFORD.

Dick's Open kicks off with 1st Round of Tournament Play, it's also SOCK OUT CANCER AWARENESS DAY Friday Night Concert featuring Kelsi Bballerini, the 2nd & 3rd rounds will continue over the weekend.

Registration is now open for the 2026 Nate Lull Scholarship Golf Tournament, on July 5th at Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Lull told WCDO News about the event:

(Nate Lull 5-21-26)

The cost is $90 per golfer or $360 per team, which includes golf, lunch by The O at 112, free drinks, skins and mulligans. all the details are available at natelull.com. All proceeds to benefit local students who apply for the Nate Lull Scholarship in 2027.

A Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday at the Afton Golf Course, to raise money for the Oneonta Soccer Club’s youth teams, spokesman Jon Philby explains:

(Jon Philby 7-23-25)

More information is available at the Oneonta Soccer Club Facebook page or email to jonathan.philby@Oneontasoccerclub .org.

A Golf Tournament will be held on August 17th at the Afton Golf Course, to raise money for the Oneonta Soccer Club's youth teams, spokesman Jon Philby explains:

(Jon Philby 7-23-25)

More information is available at the Oneonta Soccer Club Facebook page or email to jonathan.philby@Oneontasoccerclub .org.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-23-25

The autopsy of Melina Frattolin was performed Monday, the preliminary results are that the 9 year old died from Asphyxia due to drowning & Homicide. State Police are asking for the public's help in gathering additional video evidence or eyewitness accounts of the Toyota Prius driven by 45 year old Luciano Frattolin as they traveled from July 11, until July 19, on the I-87 Northway between Exits 28 through exit 20 during the evening hours of July 19, the evidence can be sent by email to crimetip@troopers.ny.gov. Luciano Frattolin was arrested and charged with Murder and Concealment of a Human Corpse, he is being held in the Essex County Jail.

The Nate Lull Scholarship Golf Tournament on Sunday at Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, raised $14,000 to be used for graduating seniors in 2026, Nate Commented about the generosity of people involved in the tournament each year:

(Nate Lull 7-8-25)

Lull said that he will have more details about another golf fundraiser and another at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney in the coming months.

The Nate Lull Golf Tournament will be held Sunday in Franklin, to raise money for the Nate Lull Scholarship program, which handed out $18,000 in scholarships to area seniors recently, and look to give away more next year, Nate commented on the WCDO Morning show earlier this week about the Tournament:

(Nate Lull 7-3-25)

More information about the scholarship, golf tournament and all thing local sport can be found at natelull.com.

WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull handed out Scholarship to deserving area Seniors, from the money raised by his fundraising golf tournaments & other fundraisers over the last year, he announced who won on WCDO this morning:

(Nate Lull 6-30-25)

Lull has a few more spots for teams for his Golf Tournament Sunday at Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, to sign up go to natelull.com and click on the Golf Tournament tab, the money raised will go to scholarship winners in 2026.

The Sidney Veterans Memorial Park fundraising golf tournament will be held tomorrow at the Sidney golf & country club Park president Doug Barnard explains that the money raised for the park goes for maintenance & upgrades:

(Doug Barnard 5-21-25)

The Fundraising Golf Tournament will be held Saturday June 7th at the Sidney Golf Course, to see if there are any last minute openings for teams, call Tim Doyle at 607-373-0318.

The Sidney Rotary Club announced that they will hold their 4th annual Golf Tournament on June 12th at the Sidney Golf & Country Club. More information is available by emailing to Office@sidneyunitedway.org.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-28-25

The State Department of Transportation announced that Phase I Detours will begin for the Roundabout Project in the City of Oneonta, on Monday, June 2nd and will be continuing for approximately 3 months, weather permitting. Access to the intersection will only be available from Lettis Highway northbound to Main Street eastbound and from Main Street eastbound to Lettis Highway southbound. Motorists are urged to follow separate signed detours for cars and trucks. Passenger vehicles traveling on Main Street will be detoured onto Otsego Street, Fair Street and Grand Street around the construction. Find full detour maps at the Oneonta Roundabout project website. dot.ny.gov/oneontaroundabout

The Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park will have an Installation Ceremony Saturday at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 11:00 AM, Park president Doug Barnard explains:

(Doug Barnard 5-21-25)

Barnard also said that their Fundraising Golf Tournament will be held on June 7th at the Sidney Golf Course. More information is available at SVMPA.org.

The Sidney Veteran's Memorial Park will have an Installation Ceremony Saturday, Park president Doug Barnard explains:

(Doug Barnard 5-21-25)

Barnard also said that their Fundraising Golf Tournament will be held on June 7th at the Sidney Golf Course.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's auditors found that New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, that now sits unused in storage facilities. To compete for the purchase of the medical equipment at the start of the pandemic, Then Governor Cuomo took emergency steps to accelerate the procurement process, inconsistent with Office of General Services guidance. DiNapoli's auditors determined the state paid $452.8 million to purchase 247,343 Medical items & machines, only 324 of those items were distributed, the audit recommends that the state distribute the items to hospitals & medical providers who may be able to use them, and stop paying for excessive storage fees for those items.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-11-25

Registration for the 4th annual Nate Lull Scholarship Golf Tournament is now underway, for the tournaments to be held at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Lull told WCDO news that interested golfers should sign up as soon as possible:

(Nate Lull 4-11-25)

Golfers can go to Nate Lull.com, click on the golf tournament banner on the homepage. All proceeds go to Nate’s scholarship, which has handed out just under $50-thousand dollars in its first 3 years, including money going to the Class of 2025.

Mirabito Philanthropy, announced that their Golf Tournament from last year raised over $150,000 to various Charities. The Golf Tourney brought together Mirabito Energy Products customers, partners, employees and family members together for golf at the Turning Stone courses, money raised went to such charities as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Make-A-Wish, the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, the Roswell Park Cancer Center & the Boys & Girls Clubs, among many others. This year's Golf Fundraiser will be held June 11th & 12th, more information is available at Mirabito.com.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 1-16-25

The family of Robert Brooks filed a federal civil rights lawsuit on Wednesday after Brooks was beaten by correctional officers at Marcy Correctional Facility and died at an area hospital the following day in December. The New York State Attorney General's Office has stepped back from the investigation, the case has been turned over to Onondaga County District Attorney's office for the officials investigation. The Lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York is against 17 defendants who are directly or indirectly involved in Brooks case.

WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull has a fall golf tournament coming up this weekend at the Colonial Ridge Golf Course in Morris to support The Nate Lull Scholarship, Lull said he wasn’t planning on another Tournament, but the chance to add to the scholarship fund made was a no brainer:

(Nate 9-20-24)

The Phone Number to sign up again is 607-263-5291, and request to sign-up for the Nate Lull Tournament specifically when you call. The Nate Lull Scholarship has handed out $30,000 dollars over the last two years to local high school seniors.

WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull has a fall golf tournament coming up this weekend in Morris to support The Nate Lull Scholarship, Lull said he wasn't planning on another Tournament, but the chance to add to the scholarship fund made it an easy decision to have it:

(Nate 9-16-24)

The Phone Number to sign up again is 607-263-5291, and request to sign-up for the Nate Lull Tournament when you call. All proceeds from this event will go to The Nate Lull Scholarship, which has handed out $30,000 dollars over the last two years to local high school seniors.

Commerce Chenango is holding their annual fundraising Golf Tournament at the Afton Golf Course today, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani explains:

(Sal Testani 9-13-24)

More information about the Golf tournament or future events can be found at commercechenango.com

The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Golf Fundraiser will be held on Friday, August 9th at the Oneonta Country Club, The tournament is a captain and crew format. More information is available at sqspca.org.

The Nate Lull Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament raised a record breaking amount of money in Franklin this past weekend, Lull told WCDO News how much money they raised:

(Nate Lull 7-9-24)

More information about the scholarship & future fundraising opportunities will be on NateLull.com

WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull announced that his scholarship foundation has given out $14,000 in scholarship money to area seniors this he, he mentioned who will receive the funding:

(Nate Lull 6-27-24)

Lull will hold his annual scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on July 7th at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, teams that have not signed up can get on the waiting list, more information is available at NateLull.com.

The Annual Nate Lull Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held on July 7th at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Lull Said that there may be a spot or 2 for last minute teams:

(Nate Lull 6-18-24)

Several Scholarships have been given out to area High School Seniors, the names of the recipients will be announced shortly.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 6-18-24

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Nikita Kingsbury of Oneonta after she agreed to meet a confidential informant in Davenport for the purposes of selling controlled substances. Kingsbury arrived with her boyfriend, 43-year-old Lloyd Hunt, they were both taken into custody, they were in possession of Fentanyl and Suboxone at the time of their arrest. Hunt was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and was released on an appearance ticket, Kingsbury was arrested on an unrelated Bench Warrant issued by Delaware County Court for a failure to appear in Court, she was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail. Last Week, Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested Kingsbury at the Delaware County Jail for Attempted Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, she was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail.

The annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park fundraising Golf Tournament will be held Saturday at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, event organizer Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 6-7-24)

The event serves as the main fundraiser for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park, as they continue to make changes & upgrades at the park on River Street near State Route 8.

The Sidney Veteran's Memorial Park fundraising Golf Tournament will be held June 8th at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, Park President Doug Barnard told WCDO News what the fundraising money will go for:

(Doug Barnard 5-8-24)

Those looking to sign up a foursome for the June 8th Tournament can call Tom Ruff at 518-256-7899 or email truff@twc.com.

State Police at Troop C are investigating a report of a stolen golf cart from the Jellystone Campground in the town of Union around March 13th or 14th. The cart is a 4-seater, is platinum in color, whoever took the golf cart also did some damage around the campground and ended up losing the bumper. Anyone with information should contact State Police in Endwell at (607) 754-2701

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 5-8-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported altercation between two groups of individuals at a residence located on State Highway 206 in the Town of Walton. It is alleged that 22-year-old William Pomeroy of Downsville, 25-year-old Gabriella Albertina of Walton, and 23-year-old Reece Spatafora went to the residence of 29-year-old Brendan Henderson with intentions of confronting Henderson about posts and comments made on social media. An altercation ensued during which a handgun and a long gun were alleged to have been displayed, and one of the weapons was alleged to have been fired several times, Pomeroy and Henderson both sustained injuries. On Monday, the Town of Walton Court issued Criminal Summons for all parties on a variety of charges, All were arrested and released to appear in the Town of Walton Court at a later date.

The Sidney Veteran's Memorial Park annual Golf Tournament is coming up in June, Organizer Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 5-2-24)

Those interested in signing up a team for the June 8th Tournament should email Ruff at truff@twc.com, or call him at 518-256-7899.

The 2024 edition of The Nate Lull Scholarship is now taking applications at natelull.com and clicking on the scholarship tab, Lull commented about the scholarship:

(Nate Lull 3-26-24)

Lull said that the deadline to apply is May 11th. Also, registration for this year's Nate Lull Golf Tournament is available through his website, the tournament will be held in Franklin on Sunday July 7th.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-26-24

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 24 year old Cotty Hubbard of Oneonta for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with an aggregate weight, following an investigation in to reported drug activity in the Town of Oneonta. In November of 2022, Otsego County Deputies and the State Police were dispatched to a location in the Town of Oneonta for suspicious activity, Hubbard was arrested & was released on an appearance ticket, he was accused of possessing a heroin and fentanyl mixture as well as 6 grams of cocaine, plus hypodermic needles, smoking devices and digital scales. Last August, a sealed indictment was granted by an Otsego County Grand Jury, Hubbard was located Monday and he was arraigned in Otsego County Court and released on his own recognizance.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-17-23

The Sidney Veteran's Memorial Park fundraiser at East Main Lanes in Sidney the last 2 weekends was a big success, Park President Doug Barnard told WCDO how much they raised:

(Doug Barnard 11-17-23)

Barnard said that the money raised will go for routine maintenance, upgrades and added security cameras at the park, the annual fundraising Golf Tournament will be held next June, more details will be released about that in 2024. More information about the park is available at svmpa.org.

Upgrades are continuing & fundraisers are being planned to benefit the Sidney Veteran's Memorial Park on River Street in Sidney, Park spokesman Doug Barnard explains:

(DOUG BARNARD 10-12-23)

Upcoming fundraisers include the splitting of the concessions with the Ti-Town Theater when they perform the "Music Man” October 20th to the 22nd, as well as a Bowling Fundraiser at East Main Lanes in Sidney November 4th, 5th, 11th & 12th, & their annual Golf Tournament next June at the Sidney Golf Course. More information about the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park & about Sponsorship for the Bowling Tournament can be found on their Facebook page or at svmpa.org.

WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull held his 2nd Golf Tournament to raise money for the Nate Lull Scholarship that he has established for students in the region, Lull told WCDO News how much was raised with Sunday's tournament at the Ouleout Golf Course in Franklin:

(Nate Lull 7-19-23)

Lull said that he is planning more fundraisers in the fall, the information will be available at NateLull.com.

The Mountain Mayhem 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will be held at the Delaware Academy in Delhi tomorrow starting at 8:30 AM. The tournament is open to players 6th Grade and older, with age groups & Brackets based on ability. More information is available at 518-641-9176

The Sidney Alumni Association will hold their annual weekend, with the Golf Tournament concluding this afternoon, spokesman Bryan Innes told WCDO News about the rest of the schedule:

(Bryan Innes 7-14-23)

More information is available at sidneyalumni.org.

The annual Nate Lull Golf Tournament will be held this Sunday, he said that the goal continues to be to raise money for his Scholarship fund,

(Nate Lull 7-14-23)

Lull said that those who want to sign up last minute can do so by going to Natelull.com.

The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is this weekend at the Norwich High School, organizers are looking for scorekeepers and other positions, according to organizer Tom Revoir:

(Tom Revoir 7-5-23)

Those interested should contact Tom Revoir at 607-336-9622 extension 29.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-5-23

Morris Fire Fighters responded to a blaze at a vacant house at 50 South Broad Street Saturday at around 5:15 pm. Mutual aid was received from fire fighters in West Laurens, South New Berlin, Gilbertsville, Pittsfield, Edmeston, Unadilla and Otego, the cause of the fire is under investigation, no injuries were reported.

The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is this weekend at the Norwich High School. Organizers are looking for scorekeepers, those interested should contact Tom Revoir at 607-336-9622 extension 29.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf Course, the guest speaker will be Glen Nealis of the Delaware County IDA.