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WCDO News — Friday 6-9-17
The case of 59-year-old Perry Webb of New Lisbon will head for Grand Jury action, following last night's court action in Town Of Hartwick court. Webb is charged with 2nd degree murder for the death last Friday night of Arthur Bellinger, at 393 Wheat Road in New Lisbon, and the beating of another man on the same evening. Webb continues to be held at the Otsego county jail without bail.
State Police are continuing with their “Speed Week” enforcement details through Tuesday. During "Speed Week", Troopers will be using both marked & Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement vehicles as part of the operation, the unmarked vehicles allow Troopers to blend in & still identify motorists who are violating laws. Speeding is a contributing factor in nearly 1/3rd of all fatal crashes, with more than 42,000 people killed each year nationwide, while hundreds of thousands are seriously injured. Troopers will also be watching for distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers that are violating New York’s Move Over law, during the current enforcement.
The 1st Oneonta Pridefest will take place this Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in downtown Oneonta. Pridefest 2017 will begin with a rally at 10:00 AM Sunday in Muller Plaza, with speakers discussing issues facing the LGBT community, they will then march down South Main Street to Neahwa Park, where a variety of activities are planned. More information is available at the Oneonta Pridefest Facebook page.
The Otego Parent Teacher organization will hold a Community Carnival tomorrow at the Otego Elementary School. The event will be the last school district event at the building, which is slated to close at the end of the school year, following the recent decision to close the building due to rising costs & diminished enrollment. The Otego community is urged to attend the event, which runs form 12:30 to 4:00 PM.
The 22nd Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held next month in Norwich, organizer Tom Revoir said that the deadline for siging up a team is approaching;
(Tom Revoir 6-9-17)
More information is available at macker.com/local/norwich-ny, or by calling the Norwich Y at 336-9622.
After getting rained out on Monday, May 29th, Bainbridge officials have decided to hold a rescheduled Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Tomorrow. The Parade will form at the Greenlawn Elementary School at 10:00 A.M. on June 10th. Military veterans should report to the Greenlawn Cemetery not later than 10:00 AM, as services at the Cemetery will begin at 10:15 A.M. The Parade will start at 10:30 AM. Final Memorial Day Ceremonies with commence at the Village Green.
Saturday will be Chenango County Airport Community Day at the Eaton Airport in Norwich. A variety of activities are planned, more information is available at 337-1640.
The 37th annual Algonquin Antique Auto Show will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge Sunday. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, vehicles will be judged in 24 categories.
A Special Fundraiser will be held Saturday from 2:00 to 10:00 PM in Norwich, to benefit the Savannah Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund. Spokesman Rick Runyon told WCDO news that 2 scholarships have already been announced, & he explained the criteria for those receiving the scholarship:
(Rick Runyon 6-9-17)
The event will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich featuring a chicken Barbecue, Pig Roast, & Live music from 3 area bands. Savannah Williams was a Norwich High School Graduate who was killed in a car accident last year, while attending SUNY Geneseo.
The Chenango Arts Council will host 2 events this weekend. Today, at 5:30 p.m., the Council will introduce selected works of artist Erich Kennedy in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries within their facility at 27 West Main Street in Norwich. On Sunday, the Council, & the Wild Owl Cafe at 28 South Broad Street in Norwich will team up for a Sunday Music and Poetry Morning beginning at 11:00 AM. More information is available at 336-ARTS, or email info@ChenangoArts.org.
State Police are continuing with their “Speed Week” enforcement details through Tuesday. During "Speed Week", Troopers will be using both marked & Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement vehicles as part of the operation, the unmarked vehicles allow Troopers to blend in & still identify motorists who are violating laws. Speeding is a contributing factor in nearly 1/3rd of all fatal crashes, with more than 42,000 people killed each year nationwide, while hundreds of thousands are seriously injured. Troopers will also be watching for distracted or impaired drivers, vehicle occupants who are not properly buckled up, and drivers that are violating New York’s Move Over law, during the current enforcement.
The 1st Oneonta Pridefest will take place this Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in downtown Oneonta. Pridefest 2017 will begin with a rally at 10:00 AM Sunday in Muller Plaza, with speakers discussing issues facing the LGBT community, they will then march down South Main Street to Neahwa Park, where a variety of activities are planned. More information is available at the Oneonta Pridefest Facebook page.
The Otego Parent Teacher organization will hold a Community Carnival tomorrow at the Otego Elementary School. The event will be the last school district event at the building, which is slated to close at the end of the school year, following the recent decision to close the building due to rising costs & diminished enrollment. The Otego community is urged to attend the event, which runs form 12:30 to 4:00 PM.
The 22nd Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held next month in Norwich, organizer Tom Revoir said that the deadline for siging up a team is approaching;
(Tom Revoir 6-9-17)
More information is available at macker.com/local/norwich-ny, or by calling the Norwich Y at 336-9622.
After getting rained out on Monday, May 29th, Bainbridge officials have decided to hold a rescheduled Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony Tomorrow. The Parade will form at the Greenlawn Elementary School at 10:00 A.M. on June 10th. Military veterans should report to the Greenlawn Cemetery not later than 10:00 AM, as services at the Cemetery will begin at 10:15 A.M. The Parade will start at 10:30 AM. Final Memorial Day Ceremonies with commence at the Village Green.
Saturday will be Chenango County Airport Community Day at the Eaton Airport in Norwich. A variety of activities are planned, more information is available at 337-1640.
The 37th annual Algonquin Antique Auto Show will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge Sunday. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, vehicles will be judged in 24 categories.
A Special Fundraiser will be held Saturday from 2:00 to 10:00 PM in Norwich, to benefit the Savannah Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund. Spokesman Rick Runyon told WCDO news that 2 scholarships have already been announced, & he explained the criteria for those receiving the scholarship:
(Rick Runyon 6-9-17)
The event will be held at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich featuring a chicken Barbecue, Pig Roast, & Live music from 3 area bands. Savannah Williams was a Norwich High School Graduate who was killed in a car accident last year, while attending SUNY Geneseo.
The Chenango Arts Council will host 2 events this weekend. Today, at 5:30 p.m., the Council will introduce selected works of artist Erich Kennedy in the Mariea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries within their facility at 27 West Main Street in Norwich. On Sunday, the Council, & the Wild Owl Cafe at 28 South Broad Street in Norwich will team up for a Sunday Music and Poetry Morning beginning at 11:00 AM. More information is available at 336-ARTS, or email info@ChenangoArts.org.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 6-7-17
59-year-old Perry Webb of New Lisbon will appear in Town Of Hartwick Court Thursday evening for a felony hearing. Webb is accused of killing Arthur Bellinger & beating another man at 393 Wheat Road in New Lisbon last Friday night. Webb is being held in the Otsego County Jail on a 2nd degree murder charge.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office Investigators announced the arrest of a former Town of Sidney, 43 year old Evan Oliver of Leesburg, Florida, at the Lake County Jail, where he has been held as a Fugitive from Justice since February 17th. Oliver was transported back to Delaware County on May 4th for arraignment, after a Delaware County Grand Jury handed down a Sealed Indictment charging Oliver on 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, 3 counts of Conspiracy & 1 count of Criminal Sale of Marihuana.
The Village of Sidney & Albert Torto Construction announced that work on the Main Street Revitalization project will be gin on Thursday at 7:30 AM. No Parking signs will be placed in the affected areas, some changes in traffic flow may occur, with patterns restored daily at the conclusion of that day’s work at 4:00 PM. Work will begin near the Library & will work down to the Railroad tracks, various phases of construction will continue, likely through the month of December.
Governor Cuomo announced today the State Police will conduct a week-long enforcement initiative to crack down on speeding and aggressive drivers. The Speed Week campaign runs today through June 13th, last year, during the Speed Week campaign, State Police issued more than 21,000 traffic tickets. More than 10,000 of the tickets were for speeding, more than 600 were for distracted driving, and more than 200 for violations of the Move Over law.
The State Division of Veteran's Affairs closed their Sidney office at the Sidney Civic Center Building recently, following the recent sale of the Civic Center to 2+4 Developers, who are turning some of the building into Senior Housing. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:
(Crouch 6-7-17)
Crouch said that he & State Senator Seward are working on the issue to bring those services back to, or closer to Sidney. Other area offices are in Oneonta, Delhi & Cooperstown.
Sidney Boy Scout Troop 99 will be holding their Spring Sign Up night tonight, at the 1st Congregational Church at Main & Bridge Street. All boys ages 11 to 17 are welcome to attend the meeting, which will begin at 7:00 PM. More information is available at 316-2853.
Governor Cuomo announced new regulations for the implementation of ride sharing across New York, which be offered by June 29th. The new regulations require that the fare or estimated fare be provided on the ride sharing app, which also must displayed. A photo of the driver; Make, model and color of the vehicle; and the vehicle’s license plate number. To become an approved ride sharing company, an application must be submitted to DMV and companies must have an app, there is a $100,000 application fee, with an annual renewal fee of $60,000. Drivers must pass a criminal background check, which includes a review of their driving record.
On Tuesday, the State Senate and Assembly passed a resolution to proclaim Sock Out Cancer Day in conjunction with the observation of National Cancer Survivors Day. Sock Out Cancer is an effort to benefit families of those battling cancer through a community partnership with the foundations of Lourdes Hospital and United Health Services, to show support and spread awareness. Members of the State Senate and Assembly wore multi-colored socks, representing the various forms of cancer diagnoses. The initiative provides individuals with non-medical financial assistance for living expenses such as rent or mortgages, groceries, & transportation, individuals can show their support by purchasing multi-colored socks.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office Investigators announced the arrest of a former Town of Sidney, 43 year old Evan Oliver of Leesburg, Florida, at the Lake County Jail, where he has been held as a Fugitive from Justice since February 17th. Oliver was transported back to Delaware County on May 4th for arraignment, after a Delaware County Grand Jury handed down a Sealed Indictment charging Oliver on 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, 3 counts of Conspiracy & 1 count of Criminal Sale of Marihuana.
The Village of Sidney & Albert Torto Construction announced that work on the Main Street Revitalization project will be gin on Thursday at 7:30 AM. No Parking signs will be placed in the affected areas, some changes in traffic flow may occur, with patterns restored daily at the conclusion of that day’s work at 4:00 PM. Work will begin near the Library & will work down to the Railroad tracks, various phases of construction will continue, likely through the month of December.
Governor Cuomo announced today the State Police will conduct a week-long enforcement initiative to crack down on speeding and aggressive drivers. The Speed Week campaign runs today through June 13th, last year, during the Speed Week campaign, State Police issued more than 21,000 traffic tickets. More than 10,000 of the tickets were for speeding, more than 600 were for distracted driving, and more than 200 for violations of the Move Over law.
The State Division of Veteran's Affairs closed their Sidney office at the Sidney Civic Center Building recently, following the recent sale of the Civic Center to 2+4 Developers, who are turning some of the building into Senior Housing. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch comments:
(Crouch 6-7-17)
Crouch said that he & State Senator Seward are working on the issue to bring those services back to, or closer to Sidney. Other area offices are in Oneonta, Delhi & Cooperstown.
Sidney Boy Scout Troop 99 will be holding their Spring Sign Up night tonight, at the 1st Congregational Church at Main & Bridge Street. All boys ages 11 to 17 are welcome to attend the meeting, which will begin at 7:00 PM. More information is available at 316-2853.
Governor Cuomo announced new regulations for the implementation of ride sharing across New York, which be offered by June 29th. The new regulations require that the fare or estimated fare be provided on the ride sharing app, which also must displayed. A photo of the driver; Make, model and color of the vehicle; and the vehicle’s license plate number. To become an approved ride sharing company, an application must be submitted to DMV and companies must have an app, there is a $100,000 application fee, with an annual renewal fee of $60,000. Drivers must pass a criminal background check, which includes a review of their driving record.
On Tuesday, the State Senate and Assembly passed a resolution to proclaim Sock Out Cancer Day in conjunction with the observation of National Cancer Survivors Day. Sock Out Cancer is an effort to benefit families of those battling cancer through a community partnership with the foundations of Lourdes Hospital and United Health Services, to show support and spread awareness. Members of the State Senate and Assembly wore multi-colored socks, representing the various forms of cancer diagnoses. The initiative provides individuals with non-medical financial assistance for living expenses such as rent or mortgages, groceries, & transportation, individuals can show their support by purchasing multi-colored socks.
WCDO News — Monday 6-5-17
Governor Cuomo today directed the State Department of Financial Services to promote new emergency regulations mandating health insurance providers do not discriminate against New Yorkers with pre-existing conditions or based on age or gender, in addition to safeguarding the 10 categories of protections guaranteed by the Affordable Care Act. The Department of Health will ban all insurers who withdraw from offering Qualified Health Plans on the State Health Marketplace from any Health related program, including Medicaid, Child Health Plus, and the Essential Plan. The Governor will also direct state agencies and authorities to ban insurers who withdraw from the State Health Marketplace from contracting with the state.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 19-year-old Derek Mead of Walton on 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child following a report of an underage drinking party in the Town of Meredith. Deputies accuse Mead of allowing 3 children less than 17 years of age to drink alcoholic beverages. Mead was released on tickets returnable to Meredith Town Court at a later date.
The Village of Bainbridge announced that crews worked on a water main break on North Main Street this morning from Newtown Creek to Yaleville Creek. Village officials reported that the break was fixed & service was restored at about 1:00 PM today.
The state legislature will be wrapping up this year's regular session in the coming weeks, and they are expected to deal with the remaining bills up for consideration. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that he would like to see Brittany's Law passed this year:
(Cliff Crouch 6-5-17)
"Brittany's Law" in named after Brittany Passalacqua, who was a 12-year-old girl who was killed along with her mother in Geneva by a man who had served prison time for assaulting his own infant daughter. The bill has passed in the State senate several times but has not passed in the Assembly.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2nd annual Catskill Scenic Mountain Trail Half Marathon and Relay on Saturday, July 22. The 13.1-mile race route begins at the Bloomville entrance to the Catskill Scenic Trail, along state Route 10, and finishes at Veteran's Park in Stamford. Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM; the race begins at 8:00 AM. Race proceeds benefit SUNY Delhi's cross-country summer training program and Delaware County volunteer fire departments. The event is sponsored by SFCU. For more information visit delawarecounty.org, runwildinthecatskills.com or call 746-2281.
The Oneonta Parks & Recreation committee will hold their next regular meeting tonight. The meeting will be held in the Mayor's Conference Room starting at 7:00 PM.
The Binghamton Devils will have their home opener on Saturday, October 7 at 7:05 PM, at the Arena in Binghamton. More information, including pricing, benefits, is available at binghamtondevils.com or at 722-7367. The full league schedule will be announced later in the summer.
The Otsego County sheriff’s department arrested 59 year old Perry Webb of New Lisbon Friday night for 2nd degree murder, for the alleged killing of one man & the assault of another. Deputies & State Police responded to 393 Wheat Road in New Lisbon, where they found 63 year old Arthur Bellinger dead, and one other man injured Webb was taken into custody, the 2nd unidentified man was taken to Bassett Hospital & was treated & released. The investigation is continuing.
A bat tested positive for rabies in the Village of Delhi. This is the first animal in Delaware County to test positive for rabies in 2017. There were no human exposures; a dog and two cats were exposed to the rabid bat. Vaccination records of the pets indicated the animals were not up to date their rabies vaccinations. The animals have begun a 6 month quarantine following the New York State Department of Health guidelines. To report a suspected rabid animal call Delaware County Public Health Services at 607-832-5200. For more information call 607-832-5200 or visit our website at www.delawarecountypublichealth.com.
State Senator Jim Seward announced that the recently adopted State budget includes $194,500 for the City of Oneonta to help offset public safety costs generated due to being a SUNY host community. Seward's legislation includes a formula to distribute state aid to municipalities hosting four-year SUNY schools, has received the backing of local officials as well as the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM). Companion legislation has been introduced in the state Assembly.
After getting rained out on Monday, May 29th, Bainbridge officials have decided to hold a rescheduled Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, June 10th. The Parade will form at the Greenlawn Elementary School at 10:00 AM, Military veterans should report to the Greenlawn Cemetery no later than 10:00, The Parade will start at 10:30 AM.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 19-year-old Derek Mead of Walton on 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child following a report of an underage drinking party in the Town of Meredith. Deputies accuse Mead of allowing 3 children less than 17 years of age to drink alcoholic beverages. Mead was released on tickets returnable to Meredith Town Court at a later date.
The Village of Bainbridge announced that crews worked on a water main break on North Main Street this morning from Newtown Creek to Yaleville Creek. Village officials reported that the break was fixed & service was restored at about 1:00 PM today.
The state legislature will be wrapping up this year's regular session in the coming weeks, and they are expected to deal with the remaining bills up for consideration. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that he would like to see Brittany's Law passed this year:
(Cliff Crouch 6-5-17)
"Brittany's Law" in named after Brittany Passalacqua, who was a 12-year-old girl who was killed along with her mother in Geneva by a man who had served prison time for assaulting his own infant daughter. The bill has passed in the State senate several times but has not passed in the Assembly.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its 2nd annual Catskill Scenic Mountain Trail Half Marathon and Relay on Saturday, July 22. The 13.1-mile race route begins at the Bloomville entrance to the Catskill Scenic Trail, along state Route 10, and finishes at Veteran's Park in Stamford. Race day registration begins at 7:00 AM; the race begins at 8:00 AM. Race proceeds benefit SUNY Delhi's cross-country summer training program and Delaware County volunteer fire departments. The event is sponsored by SFCU. For more information visit delawarecounty.org, runwildinthecatskills.com or call 746-2281.
The Oneonta Parks & Recreation committee will hold their next regular meeting tonight. The meeting will be held in the Mayor's Conference Room starting at 7:00 PM.
The Binghamton Devils will have their home opener on Saturday, October 7 at 7:05 PM, at the Arena in Binghamton. More information, including pricing, benefits, is available at binghamtondevils.com or at 722-7367. The full league schedule will be announced later in the summer.
The Otsego County sheriff’s department arrested 59 year old Perry Webb of New Lisbon Friday night for 2nd degree murder, for the alleged killing of one man & the assault of another. Deputies & State Police responded to 393 Wheat Road in New Lisbon, where they found 63 year old Arthur Bellinger dead, and one other man injured Webb was taken into custody, the 2nd unidentified man was taken to Bassett Hospital & was treated & released. The investigation is continuing.
A bat tested positive for rabies in the Village of Delhi. This is the first animal in Delaware County to test positive for rabies in 2017. There were no human exposures; a dog and two cats were exposed to the rabid bat. Vaccination records of the pets indicated the animals were not up to date their rabies vaccinations. The animals have begun a 6 month quarantine following the New York State Department of Health guidelines. To report a suspected rabid animal call Delaware County Public Health Services at 607-832-5200. For more information call 607-832-5200 or visit our website at www.delawarecountypublichealth.com.
State Senator Jim Seward announced that the recently adopted State budget includes $194,500 for the City of Oneonta to help offset public safety costs generated due to being a SUNY host community. Seward's legislation includes a formula to distribute state aid to municipalities hosting four-year SUNY schools, has received the backing of local officials as well as the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM). Companion legislation has been introduced in the state Assembly.
After getting rained out on Monday, May 29th, Bainbridge officials have decided to hold a rescheduled Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, June 10th. The Parade will form at the Greenlawn Elementary School at 10:00 AM, Military veterans should report to the Greenlawn Cemetery no later than 10:00, The Parade will start at 10:30 AM.