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OVER 800 PADDLERS FROM 21 U.S. STATES, 4 CANADIAN PROVINCES AND THE COUNTRY OF BELIZE PARTICIPATED IN THE 63RD RUNNING OF THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. THERE WERE 17 DIFFERENT CLASSES IN SUNDAY'S 70 MILE ENDURANCE RACES FROM COOPERSTOWN TO BAINBRIDGE, INCLUDING THE COVETED TWO PERSON PRO RACE... THIS YEAR'S WINNING TEAM WAS MICHAEL DAVIS OF MICHIGAN AND GUILLAUME BLAZE FROM QUEBEC. THE PAIR SPOKE WITH WCDO'S CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE...

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BLAZE HAS 3 PRO RACE WINS IN 2014, 2016 AND 2017. DAVIS WON THE CLINTON IN 2023 WITH CANADIAN STEVE LAJOIE.

IN THE 70 MILE MEN'S NYMCRA STOCK RACE, WCDO'S NATE LULL AND PARTNER BRETT SHERWOOD FROM MORRIS TOOK TOP HONORS BEATING 10 OTHER TEAMS. THEY COMMENTED ON THE RACE AND PADDLING TOGETHER...

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THE PAIR BEAT THE 2ND PLACE TEAM BY NEARLY 20 MINUTES.

THIS YEAR 4 PEOPLE WERE INDUCTED INTO THE REGATTA HALL OF FAME INCLUDING DALE PERSONS FROM NEW BERLIN, JIM GOOCHEE FROM PENNSYLVANIA, JOHN LEWIS FROM BAINBRIDGE AND BILLY GRIMES FROM GILBERTSVILLE.

LAST YEAR'S WINNERS, WES DEAN FROM MICHIGAN AND LOGAN MINER FROM TEXAS FINISHED IN 2ND PLACE, JUST ONE MINUTE AND 11 SECONDS BEHIND THE WINNERS. IN HIS INTERVIEW WITH WCDO, DEAN SAID IT WAS A TOUGH LOSS...

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BLAZE NOW HAS 4 REGATTA WINS UNDER HIS BELT AND THIS IS DAVIS' 2ND CLINTON VICTORY. LOCAL PADDLER RYAN ZAVERAL AND HIS PARTNER,DANE TRUDGEON FROM MICHIGAN FINISHED 5TH IN THE 59 BOAT PRO CLASS

LONGTIME PADDLER, AL SHAVER JR. FROM MERIDALE PADDLED WITH HIS 26 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER MEGAN IN HER FIRST CLINTON RACE. THEY TOOK FIRST PLACE HONORS IN THE AMATUER MIXED CLASS AND CHATTED WITH WCDO AFTER THE RACE....

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THE FATHER-DAUGHTER TEAM FINISHED THE 70 MILE COURSE IN 8 HOURS, 19 MINUTES AND 45 SECONDS.

HIGH WATER LEVELS AND CHILLY TEMPERATURES MADE FOR FAST TIMES AT THIS YEAR'S GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA AS OVER 800 CANOE RACERS PADDLED ON THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER. PADDLERS FROM 21 U.S. STATES, 4 CANADIAN PROVINCES AND THE COUNTRY OF BELIZE DESCENDED ON BAINBRIDGE TO PARTCIPATE IN THE 63RD RUNNING OF THE EVENT. THE 70 MILE ENDURANCE RACES WERE HELD ON SUNDAY AND FEATURED 17 DIFFERENT CLASSES. IN THE 4 PERSON PRO RACE, TEAM "ZRE" CONSISTING OF BOB ZAVERAL, JOHN YOUNG, BRENT LYSICK, AND ERIC WERNER FINISHED IN SECOND PLACE. WCDO'S CRAIG STEVENS SPOKE WITH THEM ABOUT THIS YEAR'S RACE...

(TEAM ZRE 2025-4 PERSON PRO)

TEAM 'DELTA FORGE" WITH PADDLERS FROM NEW YORK, MICHIGAN & CALIFORNIA TOOK FIRST PLACE HONORS WITH A TIME OF 7 HOURS, 21 MINUTES AND 41 SECONDS.

IN THE 70 MILE MIXED NYMCRA(NIM-CRA) STOCK RACE, THE TEAM OF REBECCA SUTTER FROM JAY, NEW YORK AND ADAM BLANCHARD FROM UTAH BEAT THE 2ND PLACE TEAM BY AN INCREDIBLE ONE HOUR AND 13 MINUTES. THEY SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE...

(SUTTER-BLANCHARD 2025-F CLASS)

THIS YEAR'S TWO PERSON PRO RACE WAS WON BY MICHIGAN PADDLER MICHAEL DAVIS AND CANADIAN GUILLAUME BLAZE. BLAZE HAS 3 OTHER CLINTON WINS AND DAVIS WON IN 2022 WITH STEVE LAJOIE. SINCE 1963, THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA FINISH LINE HAS BEEN CROSSED OVER 16 THOUSAND TIMES WITH 2 THOUSAND 47 PADDLERS DOING THE 70 MILER JUST ONCE.

THE LOCAL PRO TEAM OF JOE ALLISON FROM MORRIS AND FIRST TIME PRO RACER, AUSTIN HENCHEY OF OTEGO FINISHED IN THE TOP 20 OF THE STACKED 59 BOAT PRO RACE. THEY SPOKE WITH WCDOS CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE...

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HENCHEY AND ALLISON FINISHED IN 19TH PLACE WITH A PRO TIME OF 7HOURS 43 MINUTES AND 39 SECONDS. IT WAS THEIR FIRST PRO RACE TOGETHER.

THE 62ND GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD THIS PAST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND WITH OVER 800 CANOE RACERS ON THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER. THERE WERE PADDLERS FROM THE U.S., CANADA, GERMANY AND THE U.K.. THE 2-PERSON PRO RACE FEATURED 50 TEAMS 1ST PLACE WENT TO WES DEAN FROM MICHIGAN AND LOGAN MYNAR FROM TEXAS. WCDO'S CRAIG STEVENS SPOKE TO THE WINNERS AFTER THE RACE:

"REGATTA 24 NEWS-DEAN-MYNAR" (:30)

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"REGATTA 24 NEWS-WES DEAN" (:22)

THE PAIR FINISHED THE 70 MILE COURSE IN 8 HOURS AND 7 SECONDS TO TAKE HOME THE $3,000 DOLLAR PRIZE. THE REGATTA ALSO DREW THOUSANDS FROM AROUND THE SOUTHERN TIER FOR THE RIDES, HOT AIR BALLOONS, LIVE MUSIC, FIREWORKS, AND KIDS ENTERATINMENT OVER THE 3 DAY EVENT.

OVER 800 CANOE RACERS DESCENDED ON BAINBRIDGE THIS PAST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND FOR THE 62ND GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA. THE REGATTA

FEATURES NEARLY 50 DIFFERENT RACES FROM FRIDAY TO SUNDAY INCLUDING GENERATION GAP, SCOUT RACES, SPRINTS, RELAY RACES, AND THE WORLD FAMOUS 70 MILE ENDURANCE RACES FROM COOPERSTOWN TO BAINBRIDGE. ITHACA RESIDENT, TERRY KENT WON THE ONE PERSON PRO RACE BEATING TREVOR ROBINSON FROM SASKATOON, CANADA BY JUST 2 SECONDS. KENT DESCRIBED THE EXCITING FINISH:

"REGATTA 24 NEWS-TERRY KENT (:20)

IT WAS KENT'S 7TH C1 PRO RACE VICTORY. HE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE REGATTA HALL OF FAME LAST YEAR. IN THE 4 PERSON PRO DIVISION, A COMBINED TEAM OF 3 NEW YORK PADDLERS AND 1 CALIFORNIA PADDLER TOOK FIRST PLACE. PAUL OLNEY, JOANN OLNEY, BEN SCHLIMMER AND JIM TERREL TALKED TO WCDO'S CRAIG STEVENS ABOUT THEIR RACE:

"REGATTA 24 NEWS-C4 WINNERS" (:27)

THE FOURSOME FINISHED THE 70 MILE COURSE IN 8 HOURS 20 MINUTES AND 41 SECONDS.

THE 62ND GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD THIS PAST WEEKEND AND FEATURED OVER 800 CANOE RACERS FROM THE U.S., CANADA, THE U.K & GERMANY. 1 BRITISH TEAM COMPETED IN THE 4 PERSON PRO RACE, 2 MEMBERS FROM THAT TEAM, PETER AND HELEN KRUSZELNICKI SPOKE WITH WCDO'S CRAIG STEVENS ABOUT CROSSING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN TO COMPETE IN THE REGATTA'S FAMOUS 70 MILER:

"REGATTA 24 NEWS-BRITS" (:33)

THIS YEAR'S TWO PERSON PRO RACE FEATURED 50 TEAMS. WES DEAN FROM MICHIGAN AND LOGAN MY-NAR FROM TEXAS TOOK FIRST PLACE WITH A TIME OF 8 HOURS AND 7 SECONDS. IT WAS DEAN'S 2ND REGATTA WIN AND MY-NAR NOW HAS THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE FIRST TEXAN TO WIN THE CLINTON. 6 PEOPLE WERE INDUCTED INTO THE REGATTA HALL OF FAME THIS YEAR INCLUDING 4 PADDLERS BRUCE CODDINGTON OF SIDNEY, BOB SILVERNAIL OF BAINBRIDGE, LORI SHAVER ROSEBOOM MICHAELS FROM MARYLAND, & WILL WHITING FROM FULTONVILLE, & 2 CONTRIBUTORS; RON JEFFREY AND WCDO'S GREG DAVIE.

THE 62ND GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. THE EVENT DREW THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE FROM THE SOUTHERN TIER FOR THE CANOE RACING, RIDES, LIVE MUSIC, FIREWORKS AND MORE. THERE WERE OVER 800 CANOE RACERS COMPETING ALL 3 DAYS INCLUDING THE 70 MILE RACES FROM COOPERSTOWN TO BAINBRIDGE ON SUNDAY. THIS YEAR'S TWO PERSON PRO RACE HAD 50 TEAMS . LOCAL PADDLER ED CURLEY FROM SIDNEY TEAMED UP WITH ONE OF CANADA'S TOP FEMALE PADDLERS, SARA LESSARD FOR A TOP 20 FINISH...THEY SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE....

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IN THE 70 MILE AMATUER MEN'S NYMCRA STOCK RACE, WCDO'S NATE LULL AND HIS LONGTIME PARTNER, BRETT SHERWOOD TOOK THIRD PLACE OUT OF 13 ENTRIES. THEY SAID THEY WERE SURPRISED AT THEIR TOP 3 FINISH...

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THIS YEAR'S TWO PERSON PRO RACE WAS WON BY WES DEAN FROM MICHIGAN AND LOGAN MY-NAR FROM TEXAS. THIS YEAR'S REGATTA BROUGHT PADDLERS FROM THE U.S., CANADA, THE U.K., AND GERMANY.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-5-21

Governor Cuomo announced today that the State Positivity rate was at 8.3% of all tested for COVID 19 Monday.  Over 152,000 New Yorkers were tested statewide Monday, with 12,666 testing positive, hospitalization went up to almost 8600, there were 149 deaths.

A Chenango County Sheriff's Office Deputy was assaulted on County Road 10 in the Town of Pharsalia Monday night. 44 year old Seymour Shaver was wanted on an active arrest warrant from a previous incident, the Deputy approached Shaver and attempted to take him into custody,  Shaver struck the Deputy several times & fled the scene.  The Deputy was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital and was transported to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse with serious, non-life threatening injuries.  This Afternoon, Sheriff Cutting announced that Shaver was taken into custody in Pharsalia without incident in connection with the assault of the Deputy.

Chenango County Public Health added 12 new Active Cases bringing their total to 188, with 10 hospitalizations, & 497 Active Quarantines.  Chenango County Public Health also reported that There is a limited amount of vaccines in Chenango County and the vaccine has been designated by NYS for only the priority groups listed in Phase 1a, Chenango County health department has not received any vaccine, but they anticipate the 1st delivery in a week or so.

State Police announced today that they continue to investigate the 1980 murder of 30-year-old Barry Marquart of Binghamton.  On November 9, 1980, State Police in Oneonta were contacted Marquart's father, who stated his son Barry had been missing from his Binghamton apartment by his roommate.   Marquart’s car was found parked at the Exit 5 rest area on Interstate 81, Troopers found Marquart’s body in the Chenango River, an autopsy determined the victim had blows to his head and face.  The case remains open 40 years later, anyone with information is asked to call State Police in Sidney at 561-7400.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that her first bill in the new Congress will be her Health Force, Resilience Force, and Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act in order to aid the country’s lagging vaccine distribution campaign.

(Gillibrand 1-5-21)

Senator Gillibrand said that in New York State, only 236,941 of 774,075 doses available have been given. Federal aid is urgently needed to assist state and local health departments and providers who are already overburdened by mass testing and contact tracing efforts and a deadly holiday surge in COVID-19 cases.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 1-5-21

Some new laws went into effect January 1st, among them: The state will be increasing the minimum wage from $11.80 an hour to $12.50 an hour. Workers in the fast-food industry will see an increase from $13.75 an hour to $14.50 an hour.  Also Workers who are eligible will now have access to up to 12 weeks of job-protected paid time off, mainly this is for those with a newborn, or those recovering from or assisting a loved one who is ill with COVID or other serious illnesses, or to assist a loved one who's family member is deployed overseas.

The state is also amending some election laws this year.   A recount in elections statewide will be automatically done when the margin of victory for a candidate 0.2% of all votes cast. Recounts for all other elections will be done if the margin of victory is 0.5% of all votes cast. The recounts would be done manually.

New York State has launched a new 'Am I Eligible " app to help New Yorkers determine their COVID Vaccine eligibility, connect them with administration centers, and schedule appointments. To access the app, go to: covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.

Governor Cuomo announced that the first confirmed case of the UK strain of COVID-19 virus has been detected in Saratoga Springs, it was detected by the Department of Health's Wadsworth laboratory & the strain was traced back to an individual affiliated with a Saratoga Springs jewelry store and all individuals who visited the store from December 18 through December 24 are encouraged to contact the Department of Health and receive a COVID-19 test immediately.

Delaware County Public Health reported 12 more new cases of COVID Monday; they have 119 active cases, 4 hospitalized & 209 quarantined.

The Binghamton Devils will play the 2020-21 season in Newark, New Jersey at the Prudential Center, which is home to the New Jersey Devils.  The AHL announced that 4 teams have been granted provisional relocations for the 2020-21 season due to COVID concerns, including the Binghamton Devils.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-18-20

The Otsego County Department of Health, Bassett Medical Center & NYS Department of Health has partnered to provide a rapid testing to Otsego County residents.  The testing will be performed on Tuesday & Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM each day at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center on Market Street in Oneonta, for those who pre-register at 547-4279.

Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers today; they still report 245 total cases, with 6 active cases & 1 current hospitalization, & 104 quarantines.  Chenango County has had 7 deaths, 220 recoveries & they have performed over 26,400 tests.

Governor Cuomo announced that the COVID-19 results from Thursday, as 790 out of 89,727 tests performed Thursday were Positive.  The state has had 448,052 cases since March, there were 478 hospitalized, 141 were in an ICU, 62 were on ventilators, there were 10 COVID-19 Deaths, bringing the state toll up to 25,423.

The State DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that several small game hunting seasons will open October 1st across the State, including special youth hunts and new hunting opportunities for active-duty military members and veterans.    Season dates, bag limits, and other hunting regulations for New York's small game species are available at dec.ny.gov.

The State Department of Labor announced that New York has paid nearly $1.9 billion in Lost Wages Assistance benefits to 2.26 million New Yorkers this week, representing retroactive payments of $300 for the weeks ending August 2nd, 9th, and 16th. The State has paid $44.5 billion in benefits to New Yorkers during the COVID-19 pandemic; also FEMA has approved New York for the second and final round of that funding. This round of funding provides three additional weeks of Lost Wages Assistance benefits, paid retroactively for the weeks ending August 23rd, August 30th, and September 6th. New Yorkers will begin to receive these payments next week.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 33 year old Edwin McGraw of Hancock following the report of a possible trespass in progress at a remote camp in the Town of Tompkins Wednesday.  Deputies discovered evidence of forced entry to an unoccupied residence and boat house, with the theft of 1 or more firearms. McGraw was charged with 2nd degree burglary, 4th degree Grand larceny & criminal mischief; he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail pending his appearance in the Town of Tompkins Court on a later date.

Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding online services, making it easier for New Yorkers to do business with the DMV from the comfort of their homes, and allowing the DMV to serve more customers in person who cannot complete their transactions online. The DMV has initiated a pilot program to offer the written learner permit tests for passenger cars and motorcycles online. It is also piloting a process to allow customers who reside in counties served by the state DMV to register their vehicles online. More information can be found on the DMV website at dmv.ny.gov.

A.M. News Friday 9-18-20

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Florida found the body of Otsego County Native Michael Shaver buried under a concrete slab in the backyard of his home in 2018,  his wife, 37-year-old Laurie Shaver, has been arrested for 2nd-degree homicide.  Shaver's family had told authorities that they had not heard from Michael since 2015.

Delaware County Sheriff's Department arrested 37-year-old Level 2 Sex Offender Martin Planty of Walton for failure to register a change in his residential address.   Planty, who was previously convicted, in the State of Florida, he was arraigned by teleconference, and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending his appearance in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date.

Commerce Chenango & The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce have teamed up for an event next Tuesday, September 22nd, where there members can get answer to questions they may have from the Small Business Administration officials.  Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 9-18-20)

The online event will be held Tuesday from 12:00 PM thru 1:00 PM, more information is available from Commerce Chenango at 334-1400 or the Delaware County Chamber at 746-2281

Otsego County Department of Health reported 5 new cases of COVID 19 were reported Thursday, 3 are related to the SUNY Oneonta outbreak and 2 are county residents.  Current COVID numbers: there have been 692 confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, 16 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students, 26 active cases currently residing in the county.  There have been a total of 853 cases, 1 person is hospitalized.

Delaware County is reporting no new positive test result for COVID-19 and no additional recoveries. The known active cases in the County as of today remains 3, all are recovering at home. To date there have been 117 confirmed positive cases of COVID19 in Delaware County, with 55 people now under mandatory quarantine, 6 people have died and 108 have fully recovered.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-9-20

Governor Cuomo announced that 576 new COVID 19 cases were discovered Tuesday out of more than 63,200 tests performed statewide, a rate of .91%, the 33rd straight day that the state has had 1% or less. 463 are hospitalized, 121 are in ICU beds & 59 were on ventilators, there were 3 deaths, bringing the state death toll to 25,370 over the last 6 months.

Chenango County Public Health announced that they are up to 239 positive cases of COVID 19. They have 9 active cases with 1 hospitalization, 107 people are in quarantine, there have been 7 deaths and 209 recoveries, and they have performed over 24,600 tests.

State Police arrested 48 year old Chrisanthon Santana of Bronx on September 2nd for Criminal Possession of marihuana, after a trooper monitoring traffic on I-88 in the town of Sidney observed a vehicle make several violations. A traffic stop was initiated on State Route 8, which resulted in the discovery of over 28 pounds of marihuana. Santana was virtually arraigned and released; he faces court action in the town of Sidney court on September 24th.

State Police arrested 35 year old Vincent Palmisano Jr. of Grand Gorge for Felony DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Unlawfully Fleeing from a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Driving and Resisting Arrest. A trooper on patrol in Grand Gorge observed Palmisano operating a motor vehicle, who the trooper knows from past experience to be unlicensed, Palmisano failed to comply and a pursuit was initiated and Palmisano drove into a yard, jumped out the vehicle and ran into the woods.

A foot pursuit ensued with the trooper and his K9 partner, Palmisano was bit by the K9 and taken into custody, he was virtually arraigned & was remanded without bail to the Delaware County Correction Facility.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said today that the US Senate Republicans unveiled their so-called “skinny” relief package, which protects large corporations and leaves working Americans in the lurch:

(Gillibrand 9-9-20)

Gillibrand is calling on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to prioritize the needs of American families in the next COVID 19 relief package that will be voted on this week.

Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta. On Tuesday, 16 new cases were reported; all are linked to SUNY Oneonta. The County reports 823 total confirmed cases, 701 confirmed cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, 11 confirmed cases in Hartwick College students, there are no hospitalizations.

Delaware County Public Health is reporting no new positive test results for COVID-19 and no additional recoveries, the known active cases remains 6, all are recovering at home. To date there have been 114 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 73 people now under mandatory quarantine, 6 people have died and 102 have fully recovered.

State Police arrested 34 year old Robert Youngblood of South New Berlin, for Over-driving, Torturing and Injuring Animals, Criminal Contempt, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Making a False Statement. On August 16, a trooper was dispatched to Dunhams Cross Road in the town of Butternuts, where they discovered that a 6-month old pig had been shot multiple times with a pellet gun. The pig was alive but in obvious distress. Youngblood was additionally charged with violating an order of protection while he was in the trooper’s presence. Youngblood was issued appearance tickets to the town of Butternuts court for September 24th & to the town of Unadilla court for September 21st.

State Senator Jim Seward announced that Mallory Delaney of Oneonta has been chosen as the 2020 New York State Senate "Woman of Distinction" from the 51st senate district. Delaney practices internal medicine in Oneonta at Bassett Healthcare Network. She has been in practice for five years, and has particular areas of interest in addiction recovery and in the care of medically complex adults.

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair spread out over 5 days next week in front of their office at 5 1/2 Main Street in Delhi, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 9-9-20)

Pucci said that the representatives from County employers will have their own tents out front, masks & social distancing is required, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.

Delaware County Sheriff's Department arrested 6 people for a seasonal residence burglary in the Town of Andes On August 18th. Deputies responded to a seasonal home located on Shaver Hollow Road in the Town of Andes where the home owner reported discovering forced entry into his residence and the theft of a garden tractor. Deputies discovered the stolen tractor dismantled outside of a neighboring residence, they arrested 4 youths, ages 11 to 14 for 1 count each of burglary, criminal mischief & grand larceny, a 17 -year old was charged with criminal possession of stolen property, their grandmother, 61 year-old Kathleen Shaffer of Andes was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal possession of stolen property. All face court action at a later date.

Former Syracuse Mayor Stephanie Miner is launching an independent run for governor. Miner tweeted today that she’s running as “a citizen of New York.” Governor Cuomo should have the Democratic Party nomination in the upcoming primary, Republican Dutchess County executive Marcus Molinaro has his party's nod for the general election matchup. Actress Cynthia Nixon has won the nomination of the Working Families Party.

Governor Cuomo has proposed a law that would allow for teachers or school administrators to go court to get an order of protection against someone who may hurt themselves or others with firearms. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that it's important to let trained law enforcement officials be the first line of defense:

(Cliff Crouch 6-18-18)

The legislature has until the end of this week to wrap up the left over bills from the 2018 session.

State Police arrested 60 year old Abraham Colon of Kenneth City, Florida for DWI with a BAC of .15. Troopers observed Colon speeding on Interstate 88 in the town of Otego, he was arrested for DWI & several other violations, He was arraigned in the town of Laurens Court & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond.

The New York State Department of Health today announced it will develop a regulatory amendment to add opioid use as a qualifying condition for medical marijuana. Opioid use joins 12 other qualifying conditions under the state’s Medical Marijuana Program. Currently, patients can be eligible if they have been diagnosed with cancer; HIV or AIDS; ALS; Parkinson's disease; multiple sclerosis; spinal cord injuries, epilepsy; Huntington's disease; post-traumatic stress disorder; or chronic pain. More information is available at health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana.

State Police arrested 34 year old Travis Robinson of Worcester for Aggravated DWI, with BAC of .18%. During their investigation, troopers learned that Robinson was wanted in the state of Florida. Troopers saw a vehicle stopped along the side of I-88, they accuse Robinson of being intoxicated. Robinson was arraigned in the town of Maryland Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail. He is being held without bail pending his extradition hearing.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident Saturday night in the Town of McDonough. 35 year old Craig Gray of Oxford was operating an ATV and entered Corbin Road from a driveway. 24 year old Phillip Jackson was operating a Pick-up Truck on Corbin Road when he struck Gray as he entered the roadway. Gray was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Town of Plymouth man for 3 counts of Grand Larceny, Scheming to Defraud, and Issuing a Bad Check, in Sherburne and Plymouth. 48 year old Russell Davis of Plymouth was arrested after he allegedly stole three separate vehicles from three separate victims using checks with insufficient funds. 2 of the vehicles were recovered & returned, the 3rd was sold for scrap. Davis was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail. The investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office’s arrested 2 County Jail inmates on prison contraband and drug charges, they have obtained an arrest warrant for a 3rd inmate that is in jail at the Elmira Correctional Facility. Correction officers seized Suboxone during a jail search, which was alleged smuggled into the jail by 33 year old Chad Ostrander of Grand Gorge, it was later distributed to inmate Randy Condon Jr. of Sidney & Justin Crandall of Sidney. Ostrander and Crandall have been charged with Promoting Prison Contraband, Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, they were arraigned, Ostrander & Crandall were sent back to the Delaware County Jail, Condon was returned to the custody of the State Department of Corrections and will be arraigned on a later date.

The human remains found buried beneath a fire pit in the backyard of a Lake County Florida property have been positively identified as Michael Shaver of Laurens, who has been missing for since 2015. The remains found on Laurie Shaver’s property in Clermont, Florida, Police are treating Shaver’s death as suspicious and Laurie Shaver remains the sole suspect. The cause of death has not yet been determined, and the investigation is ongoing.

The State DEC announced that an official with the Public Works Department in Norwich has been charged with unlawful disposal of solid waste. George Carnrike was charged in relation to an incident in early May, when city employees assisted the Chenango County Sheriff's Office with the clean-up of a "tent city" along the Chenango River, used needles and bags of garbage were collected. The investigation is ongoing.

The 56th General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held over the Memorial Day weekend with over 1,000 paddlers participating. The popular 70 mile 2 person race was a close one, the team of Andy Triebold & Steve Lajoie won their 8th race by beating 2nd place finishers Serge Corbin & Guillaume Blaise by a little under 5 minutes, but the real excitement was the sprint to the finish for the 2nd place position, where Corbin & Blaise beat local pros Trever LeFever & Ben Schlimmer of Oneonta by 3 seconds. WCDO’s Craig Stevens spoke with challenging the 28 time Regatta Champ:

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There were 52 teams in this year’s 70 Mile C2 pro race Monday.
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The 56th General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held over the Memorial Day weekend with over 1,000 paddlers participating. The popular 70 mile 2 person race was a close one, the team of Andy Triebold & Steve Lajoie won their 8th race by beating 2nd place finishers Serge Corbin & Guillaume Blaise by a little under 5 minutes, Serge Corbin joked with WCDO’s Craig Stevens after the race:

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Corbin & Blaise outsprinted the local team of Trevor LeFever & Ben Schlimmer coming in 2nd place by just 3 seconds. There were 52 Pro Teams in the C2 pro race this year.
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In the competitive men’s NYMCRA Stock race, Local Paddlers Rob Birdsall & Todd LeFever took 1st place honors, beating the 2nd place team by over 11 minutes, Birdsall commented on the race:

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Jeff Newman of Unadilla & Scott Jordan of Otego took 3rd place, Newman talked about the Competition:

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Over 1000 paddlers participated over the 4 day weekend of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta.

The search for a 14-month-old boy continued today in Wayne County. Owen Hidalgo-Calderon has been missing since May 16th, his mother, Selena Hidalgo-Calderon was found dead in a wooded area last week in Sodus. Alberto Reyes has been charged with moving his girlfriend's Selena's body from their home, he is in Police custody, but the infant is still missing.

2 local students are competing in today's Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC, Melodie Loya of Bainbridge & Theodore Ignatovsky of Cooperstown. Loya participated last year, making it into the top 50, coverage is provided at ESPN.com.

New York State ranked 4th nationwide in credit card debt at $58.2 billion in 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Although credit card debt declined significantly in the state from 2008 through 2013, the trend reversed in 2014 as per capita balances rose by more than 14% through 2017 to $3,710, nearly 20% above the national average. DiNapoli said that the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provides advice and resources to help consumers deal credit card issues at consumerfinance.gov.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputy’s arrested 30 year old Connie Zachow of Franklin for 2nd degree Assault, obstruction of governmental administration, resisting arrest, escape and 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, after she allegedly struck a Deputy in Franklin. Zachow was arraigned at the Town of Sidney Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 secured bond, pending action in Town of Franklin court at a later date.

The 56th General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held this past Memorial Day Weekend; which featured the famous 70 mile races from Cooperstown to Bainbridge on Monday. In the 4 person class, the Michigan team of Bruce & Roxanne Barton, Tim Triebold & Jeff Kolka edged out the 2nd place team of Jeff Shultis, Bob Zaveral, Larry Harrison & Bob Wisse by just 15 seconds, Bruce Barton talked about the tough race:

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This is the 2nd time the Michigan paddlers took 1st place in the 4 person race, Bob Zaveral commented on the tight race:

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Both teams finished in just over 8 hours
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In Monday’s 70 mile 2 person pro race, Andy Triebold & Steve Lajoie from Quebec took 1st place for the 8th time together, beating 2nd place finishers Serge Corbin & Guillaume Blaise by just under 5 minutes. WCDO’s Craig Stevens spoke with Triebold about beating the 28-time winner Serge Corbin:

(Regatta18- Triebold)

The 61 year old Corbin said that he pleased with the 2nd place finish:

(Regatta18 Corbin)

Corbin & Blaise squeaked out 2nd place by just 3 seconds over Oneonta paddlers Trevor LeFever & Ben Schlimmer. This year’s 2 person pro race had 52 teams.
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In the 2 person pro race, Andy Triebold of Michigan & Steve Lajoie from Quebec, won for their 8th time together, Lajoie talked to WCDO’s Craig Stevens about their chemistry:

(Regatta18 –Lajoie)

The pair finished the race in 7:30:11, just under 5 minute ahead of 28 time winner Serge Corbin & partner Guillaume Blaise of Quebec; this was Corbin’s 30th Clinton race.
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Pro-paddler Mike Packard from Otego competed in the C1 pro race Monday, he told WCDO’s Craig Stevens that he ran into some rough spots during the race:

(Regatta18-Packard)

Packard finished 5th in the C1 Pro race. This Year’s Regatta attracted over 1000 paddlers from 24 states 7 3 Canadian Provinces, and continues to be North America’s longest 1 day flatwater river race.
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6 people were inducted into the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Hall of Fame Saturday in Bainbridge, including 25 year scout coordinator Eileen Tallmadge of Afton; she told WCDO how she initially became involved:

(Regatta18-Tallmadge)

This year’s Hall Of Fame class included Clarence “Tete” Pearsall, for his contributions to the event & the park, as well as paddlers Steve Collier of Cooperstown, Al Shaver Sr. of Maryland New York, Nick Lyesiek of Massachusetts & Blair Buckholtz of Wellsville New York.

The Chenango County DPW announced that they will close County Route 37 between County Road 36 & Keach Road in the town of Guilford, on Tuesday May 29th. Crews will be replacing a large culvert, which could take between 7 & 10 days to complete. Detours are suggested along Marble Road & Keach Road, more information is available at 337-1710.

Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 2 Town of Pharsalia residents following an investigation into stolen property. Chenango County Sheriff’s Detectives and Deputies performed a search warrant on a property in the Town of Pharsalia; they discovered numerous items that were reported stolen, along with cultivated marihuana. 38 year old Todd Jackson was charged with criminal possession of stolen property, criminal possession of a controlled substance & Unlawful growing of cannabis. Jackson was arraigned in the Town of McDonough Court and released on his own recognizance. 34 year old Chelsea Evanoff was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful growing of cannabis, she was released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Pharsalia Court on a later date.

Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 36 year old Zane Marvin of Pitcher for criminal contempt and criminal mischief. Marvin was charged following an investigation into a complaint of an order of protection violation, after Marvin allegedly went to the residence of the protected party and kicked in the front door causing damage to the door. Marvin was arraigned in the Town of Pitcher Court where he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail.

Governor Cuomo delivered his state of the State address this afternoon to a joint session of the legislature in Albany, he asked lawmakers to cooperate, in a time of political divisiveness:

(Cuomo 1-3-18)

Both Houses of the legislature will get to work this week on the agenda, topping the list is dealing with a state budget that already has a 4 billion dollar deficit attached.

51 YEAR OLD DONALD SAVASTANO, A PRIVATE CONTRACTOR FROM SIDNEY, IS THE LATEST NEW YORK LOTTERY MILLIONAIRE, HAVING WON WITH A "MERRY MILLIONAIRE" SCRATCH OFF GAME PURCHASED AT THE MIRABITO CONVENIENCE STORE IN MASONVILLE ABOUT ONE MONTH AGO. SAVASTANO WAS INTRODUCED AT THE STORE BY NEW YORK LOTTERY TV SPOKESWOMAN YOLANDA VEGA THIS MORNING, HE DESCRIBED THE DAY HE BOUGHT THE WINNING TICKET:

(DONALD SAVASTANO 1-3-18)

SAVASTANO WILL RECEIVE OVER $661,000 AFTER TAXES, HE SAID THAT HE PLANS TO CONTINUE TO WORK, AND REMAIN LIVING IN THE SIDNEY AREA.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 46-year-old William Shaver of Fish’s Eddy for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation after he was observed operating a tractor-trailer on State Highway 17 in an erratic manner. Shaver was found to have an active Bench Warrant issued by the Town of Hancock Court for resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, reckless driving and failure to comply. Shaver was arraigned in the Town of Colchester Court where he posted $1500 cash bail. Shaver is to reappear in the Town of Hancock Court at a later date.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 60-year-old Alice Pliauplis of Walton, following a report of an order of protection violation in the Town of Walton. Pliauplis allegedly engaged in threatening and harassing behavior toward a protected person for whom an Order of Protection was issued, she was charged with Criminal Contempt and was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court & was released on her own recognizance to reappear at a later date.

The Binghamton Devils today announced that they would host a job fair at the Floyd L. Maines Arena on January 10th. The job fair will run from 2:00 to 5:00 PM, businesses interested in having a booth at the event should call 722-7387.

State Police became involved in a pursuit with a suspect wanted on a warrant of arrest in the City of Binghamton yesterday afternoon at about 5:00 PM. The pursuit reached the intersection of Conklin Avenue and Alfred Street, troopers were attempting to apprehend the suspect when he intentionally struck a trooper with his vehicle, the suspect sustained a gunshot wound, and fled the scene. He was apprehended a short distance away and was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital for treatment. The trooper was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Both the trooper and suspect are in stable condition. State Police officials said that additional information will be released as this investigation continues.

State Police responded Friday to a report of a 2 vehicle collision on State Route 28, in the town of Franklin. 31 year old James Crosby of Delhi drifted into the southbound lane of State Route 28 and struck a tractor trailer head on. 42 year old Jamie Dougherty of Oneonta was operating the Tractor-Trailer attempted to avoid being struck by Crosby, drifted off the road, striking a stone wall, and coming to rest in the woods. Doughtery was transported to Fox Hospital, Crosby was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is continuing.

The 55th General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held in Bainbridge this past weekend. The famous 70-mile races were held yesterday with numerous local paddlers finding success. Walton residents Bill & Brian Walley won the tough Aluminum class, and spoke with WCDO’s Craig Stevens after the race:

(Walleys 17)

In the 4 people 70-miler, the local team of Jeff Shultis of Otego, Al Nichols of Laurens, & Larry Harrison & Bob Wisse of Oneonta took 2nd place, losing by just 24 seconds. Shultis told WCDO that he felt that they should have rested more:

(Shultis 17)

The Team finished the 70-miler in just 7 hours, 51 minutes & 51 seconds.
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Over 60 paddler Peter Heed of New Hampshire talk to WCDO’s Craig Stevens about how unique the Clinton Race really is:

(Heed 17)

77-year-old Don LaFever of Norwich & partner Rich Hall of Gilbertsville won the Men’s Recreation Class, LaFever spoke with Craig Stevens after the race:

(LaFever-17)

Over 1200 hundred paddlers competing in the 4 day event.

New York's highest court; The Court of Appeals will hear arguments over whether state statutes and its constitution provide room for physicians to legally prescribe medications to help terminally ill, mentally competent people end their own lives, if the patients choose. The action is being brought by 3 people who say they may face questions on whether to seek end-of-life medical assistance, as well as four physicians and a PhD nurse from End of Life Choices New York. 5 states have legalized a role for physicians to aid in patient suicides; they are Oregon, Colorado, Washington, California and Vermont.

Binghamton Police arrested 34-year-old Edward McCray of Binghamton, following a domestic disturbance Saturday. McCray is accused of menacing his neighbors with a sharp object and was driving an SUV erratically, Police reported that McCray attempted to flee in his vehicle as officers arrived, striking 2 parked vehicles, and intentionally ramming 2 police vehicles, before driving a short distance & overturning his vehicle into a house at 6 Macon Street. McCray exited his overturned car and tried to run on foot, but police apprehended him & charged him with DWI, Attempted Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer, Menacing, and Resisting Arrest. No injuries were reported.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Cherie Ebert of East Branch on numerous charges stemming from a report of an underage house party on May 20th in the Town of Hancock where alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs were alleged to have been used and consumed by minors. Deputies charged Ebert with 15 counts of unlawfully dealing with a child, criminal nuisance, and 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, A 16 year old was also arrested and released on an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana. Ebert was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 bail.

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will Celebrate Dairy Month at their next Breakfast this Friday, June 2, from 8:30 to 10:00 am in Franklin. The event will be held at The Tulip and Rose Cafe at 435 Main Street in Franklin, as part of the Chamber's First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast. Todd Heyn of New York Farm Bureau will be the featured speaker. To RSVP or to sponsor an event call the Chamber at 607-746-2281. Members can also register online at delawarecounty.org.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old Steven Smith Jr. of Franklin Friday, for DWI, driving while ability impaired by drugs, failure to keep right, making an unsafe lane change, unlawful possession of marijuana, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. The arrest followed a 1-car accident on State Highway 357 in the Town of Franklin. Smith was later released on tickets returnable to Franklin Town Court at a later date.

The 55th running of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held this past weekend, with the World famous 70-mile races from Cooperstown to Bainbridge held yesterday. Canadians Steve Lajoie & Guillaume Blaise taking 1st place in the 33 boat Pro race. Craig Stevens spoke to the pair after the race:

(Lajoie-Blais 17)

The pair neat out 2nd place finishers Trevor LeFever & Ben Schlimmer from Oneonta by more than 7 minutes, to take home the $3,000 prize. Ryan Zaveral of Mount Upton & his Partner Guy Rousseau from Quebec placed 9th overall, and Regatta Hall of fame inductee Al Shaver Jr. of Meridale took 12th place with his partner Bruce Lee of Port Crane.
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In the men’s NYMCRA Stock Race, Scott Jordan of Otego & Jeff Newman of Unadilla took 1st place honors, Newman told WCDO how this 1st time team came together:

(Newman 17)

In the 70 mile Pro Race, Oneonta paddlers Trevor LeFever & Ben Schlimmer took 2nd place in the 2-person pro class, they told WCDO that it was difficult to keep pace with the 1st place finishers Steve Lajoie & Guillaume Blaise:

(Schlimmer & LeFever 17)

LeFever 7 Schlimmer finished with a time of 7 hours, 36 minutes & 24 seconds.
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In the 1 man pro race, Canadian Tom Pellerin of Quebec beat 3 time winner Nick Walton of Michigan by just 1 minute & 16 seconds, Pellerin said that it was his 1st time race the 1-man class at the Clinton Regatta:

(Pellerin 17)

2nd place finisher Nick Walton told WCDO”S Craig Stevens that he would have like to have seen lower water levels:

(Walton 17)

Over 1200 canoe racers participated in the Clinton Regatta this Memorial Day Weekend; participants came from 28 state & Canada to compete.

Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested 46 year old Shawn Springett of Sidney for 2nd degree Burglary and Criminal Mischief. Deputies arrested Springett following an investigation in the Town of Afton, after it was found that he allegedly entered a residence without permission and broke the homeowners belongings. Springett faces court action shortly.

The Otsego County Health Department announced that a child safety seat check will be held today in Cooperstown. Technicians will be available at the parking lot of the Tops Market in Cooperstown from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at 547-4230.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division, ARRESTED 51 YEAR OLD James McGinn of Walton on a Sealed Grand Jury Indictment Warrant, for 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance. McGinn is accused of selling heroin in the Village of Walton, following a year and a half long investigation. McGinn was arraigned in Delaware County Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond.

The 4th annual "It's A Boobie & Butt Thing" Cancer Awareness Golf Invitational will be held on tomorrow at the Afton Golf Club. Invitational Co-Director Lori Kemmerer Explains:

(Lori Kemmerer 9-26-14)

Money raised will help local cancer patients with such things as travel expenses to & from treatment centers, or for insurance co-payments.

The Coventry Town Museum Association will hold their 10th Annual Civil War Commemorative event at Coventryville Congregational Church Sunday. The event honors John Shaver, ancestor of numerous descendants living throughout the Southern Tier, Museum President Janine Hakim explains:

(Janine Hakim 9-26-14)

The event takes place at 115 County Road #27, just off State Highway 206 in Coventry; it is made possible in part through funding from the New York State Council on the Arts, administered by the Chenango County Council of the Arts

The United Way of Delaware and Otsego county 2014 campaign is under way. This year's goal is to raise $325,000. The campaign runs through December 31st. Money raised is used to assist local agencies and programs. For more information, or to donate, go to unitedway.org.

Attorneys defending the poor across New York averaged 680 cases last year, nearly double the recommended limit, even though their ranks and funding rose from the year before. They were assigned 386,823 new cases last year in the 57 counties outside New York City. Those included 70,000 felonies, 90,000 family court cases and nearly 221,000 misdemeanors. Overall funding for legal services rose to $175 million last year, an increase of about $9 million.

Residents of New York's Finger Lakes and Southern Tier weighed in on 3 competing casinos proposed for the area. The three applicants are Tioga Downs in Nichols, Traditions in Johnson City and Lago in Seneca County. The board is expected to announce up to four winning bids for casino licenses spread among the three regions later this fall.

AN ONEONTA COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE HELD UNTIL 6:00 PM TONIGHT AT THE WEST ONEONTA FIRE DEPARTMENT. DONORS ARE NEEDED TO GIVE BLOOD. CALL THE AMERICAN RED CROSS AT 1-800-RED CROSS

A state Supreme Court judge rejected a teachers union's attempt to invalidate New York's property-tax cap, dismissing claims it doesn't comply with the state and federal constitutions. Supreme Court Justice Patrick McGrath ruled the cap is constitutional, and in compliance with state law, allowing the cap to stand pending an expected appeal. The State United Teachers last year filed a lawsuit challenging the tax cap, which limits schools and local governments to annual property-tax increases of 2 percent or the rate of inflation. The union argued the cap unlawfully limits local control over education spending.

State Police arrested 28-year-old Scott Frost and 22 year old Arianna Michalski of Binghamton for 1st degree Robbery in connection with the armed robbery at the Afton Xtra-Mart last Wednesday morning.  The 2 were apprehended at the Super 8 Motel in Kirkwood along with 25-year-old Shane Jasak and 23 year old Emily  Shaver, who were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Instrument.   Jasak and Shaver were arraigned in the Town of Dickinson Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail on $1,000 bail.  Frost and Michalski were arraigned in the Afton Village Court, Frost was remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail and Michalski was remanded to the Chenango County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bail.  The investigation is continuing.

Delaware County Deputies arrested 43-year-old Ronald Conrow of Delhi for Unlawful Imprisonment, following the report of a domestic incident in the Town of Delhi.  Conrow was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Delhi Town Court tomorrow.

The New York State Board for Historic Preservation recommended the addition of 17 properties, to the National Registers of Historic Places.  The STATE REVIEW BOARD RECOMMENDATIONS included the Sidney Historic District, which encompasses archeological sites where prehistoric peoples congregated on the Susquehanna River at the confluence with the Unadilla River and also the buildings reflecting Sidney’s development from an agricultural center to the arrival of two railroad lines in the 1860s and 1870s.  Also chosen was the Hartwick Historic District, & the Old Hartwick Village Cemetery in Otsego County.

The Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 29th Annual Food & Fitness Conference will be held at the Foxcare Center Conference Room in Oneonta from 2:00 to 4:30 pm today.  A representative from the State Education Department will discuss changes to the School Breakfast Program.