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WCDO News — Wednesday 12-21-16
Governor Cuomo today announced that temporary lane closures associated with road and bridge construction projects on New York State highways will not be permitted from 6 a.m. on Friday, December 23, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, and again from 6 a.m. on Friday, December 30, to 6 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3 in order to accommodate motorists during the busy year-end holiday travel weekends. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
State Police are currently investigating a fatal accident that had occurred at about 3:52 a.m., this morning on Interstate Route 81 northbound, between the Marathon and McGraw exits. This accident involves a tractor-trailer and a car. The driving lane is currently closed due to the investigation but traffic can continue in the passing lane.
A free Christmas Dinner is being offered in Sidney again this year, by area resident Gene Schmidt:
(Gene Schmidt 12-21-16)
The free Christmas meal will be available Christmas day at the River Street Fire Station in SIdney.
Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that 49 year old Michael Gumaer pleaded guilty today In Broome County Court to 1st Degree Rape. Gumaer was arrested following the report of an attack on a 12-year-old Girl in August 2016 in Endicott. Gumaer will be sentenced on February 17th, 2017.
38-year-old Justin Barkley told a judge in Tompkins County Court that believed that he was shooting President Elect Donald Trump, at the Ithaca Wal-Mart parking lot on December 8th, and not UPS Driver William Schumacher. The judge has ordered Barkley to undergo a mental evaluation, to determine if Barkley is competent to stand trial. Barkley was taken into police custody after fleeing the scene, shooting at Police & engaging law enforcement in a standoff.
The recent "Selfies With Elfies" for Sarah fundraiser, raised over $750 dollars with events in Bainbridge & Afton. The money raised assisted Sarah Richardson has stage 4 Liver Cancer, & is the mother of a 3-year-old boy, Organizer Heather Bucalos is also a cancer survivor and she told WCDO News that she will continue to plan local fundraisers for those battling cancer & facing rising medical costs.
The city of Oneonta announced that the December 22nd meeting of the examining Board of Plumbers, and today's meeting of the Airport commission have been cancelled.
The Sidney Village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting this Wednesday at 7pm in the board room of the Civic Center. This meeting is open to the public.
State Police responded Monday & Tuesday of this week to the Afton School, after written Bomb Threats were found in bathrooms, and were reported to the district office. Police found no sign of bombs, the school was in lockdown today during the search. No arrests have been made & the investigation is ongoing.
State Police are currently investigating a fatal accident that had occurred at about 3:52 a.m., this morning on Interstate Route 81 northbound, between the Marathon and McGraw exits. This accident involves a tractor-trailer and a car. The driving lane is currently closed due to the investigation but traffic can continue in the passing lane.
A free Christmas Dinner is being offered in Sidney again this year, by area resident Gene Schmidt:
(Gene Schmidt 12-21-16)
The free Christmas meal will be available Christmas day at the River Street Fire Station in SIdney.
Broome County District Attorney Steve Cornwell announced that 49 year old Michael Gumaer pleaded guilty today In Broome County Court to 1st Degree Rape. Gumaer was arrested following the report of an attack on a 12-year-old Girl in August 2016 in Endicott. Gumaer will be sentenced on February 17th, 2017.
38-year-old Justin Barkley told a judge in Tompkins County Court that believed that he was shooting President Elect Donald Trump, at the Ithaca Wal-Mart parking lot on December 8th, and not UPS Driver William Schumacher. The judge has ordered Barkley to undergo a mental evaluation, to determine if Barkley is competent to stand trial. Barkley was taken into police custody after fleeing the scene, shooting at Police & engaging law enforcement in a standoff.
The recent "Selfies With Elfies" for Sarah fundraiser, raised over $750 dollars with events in Bainbridge & Afton. The money raised assisted Sarah Richardson has stage 4 Liver Cancer, & is the mother of a 3-year-old boy, Organizer Heather Bucalos is also a cancer survivor and she told WCDO News that she will continue to plan local fundraisers for those battling cancer & facing rising medical costs.
The city of Oneonta announced that the December 22nd meeting of the examining Board of Plumbers, and today's meeting of the Airport commission have been cancelled.
The Sidney Village Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting this Wednesday at 7pm in the board room of the Civic Center. This meeting is open to the public.
State Police responded Monday & Tuesday of this week to the Afton School, after written Bomb Threats were found in bathrooms, and were reported to the district office. Police found no sign of bombs, the school was in lockdown today during the search. No arrests have been made & the investigation is ongoing.
AFTON CENTRAL SCHOOLBroome County District Attorney Stephen CornwellDonald TrumpENDICOTTGENE SCHMIDTGovernor CuomoHEATHER BUCALOSITHACA WALMARTJUSTIN BARKLEYMARATHONMcGRAWMICHAEL GUMAERNew YorkNYOneontaRIVER STREET FIRE STATIONSARAH RICHARDSONSELFIES WITH ELFIES FOR SARAHSidneySIDNEY CIVIC CENTERSIDNEY VILLAGE BOARD OF TRUSTEESWCDOWILLIAM SCHUMACHER
WCDO News — Friday 12-9-16
The Village of Sidney, along with officials with Delaware County & the Governors Office of Storm Recovery, will host a meeting on Wednesday December 14th at the Sidney High School Auditorium. Sidney Village Mayor Andy Matviak said that there are plans for 122 more Buyouts of flood damaged properties, among other items to be discussed:
(Andy Matviak 12-9-16)
The meeting will run from 6:30 to 8:30 as the village continues to make plans for the buyouts, new townhouses & related infrastructure, The Senior apartments in civic center, which was officially sold last week, more information is available at 561-2320
Oneonta Police arrested 31-year-old Gregory Flanagan of Otego for allegedly stealing a Motorcycle worth $35,000, from an Oneonta garage in May of this year. Flanagan was charged with burglary, grand larceny & petty larceny. He faces court action on the charges shortly.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Christmas parade Saturday afternoon, followed by several other holiday activities. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne told WCDO News that those who want to be in the parade should get to Bainbridge by 4:00 PM:
(John Payne 12-9-16)
More information about the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is available at 967-8700
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 28-year-old Justin Harrington of Sherburne, for Sexual Abuse, endangering the welfare of a child, and forcible touching. Harrington allegedly subjected a victim under the age of 13 to sexual contact on multiple occasions. He was arraigned in the Town of Sherburne Court and taken to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 bail.
State Police arrested 28-year-old Ryan Markoff of Binghamton and 31-year-old Angela Weyrauch of Binghamton, for 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after a traffic stop on Frost Road in the Town of Windsor. During a search of the suspects and their vehicle a small amount of marihuana, heroin and meth was found. Markoff was additional charged with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and other traffic violations. Both suspects were issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court on December 28, 2016.
The "Selfies with Elfies For Sarah" fundraiser will be held this Saturday from 5:15 to 8:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall. Sarah Richardson has stage 4 Liver Cancer, & is the mother of a 3-year-old boy, organizer Heather Bucalos explains:
(Heather Bucalos 12-9-16)
Bucalos said that there will also be a Christmas raffle basket, a face painter & Bake sale, free activities for the kids, more information is available at Eventbrite.com and search for Selfies with Elfies for Sarah.
The Sidney Students against Destructive Decisions are hosting a community holiday party from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday, at the Sidney middle school gymnasium. The day will feature games, arts and crafts with elves, as well as being able to visit with Santa Claus. Pizza, hot cocoa, and cookies will be provided and will be available in the middle school cafeteria. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Gently used clothes and other items are available to the community in the middle school rubber room during the event.
The Tony award winning musical “Once” will be at the Forum Theater in Binghamton Sunday. Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster.com or at 1-800-745-3000; details about this & future Broadway Theater League Shows are available at Broadway in Binghamton.com.
Ithaca Police have arrested 38 year old Justin Barkley for 2nd degree murder for allegedly shooting 52-year-old William Schumacher. Police were called to the Ithaca Wal-Mart around 12:50 AM Thursday, where they found Schumacher dead at the scene. Officers tried to pull over the suspect vehicle along State Route 13 a short time later, the suspect took off and turned into the driveway, he fired a shot in the direction of police officers before running into the residence. Barkley is being held in the Tompkins County Jail on no bail. He will reappear in Ithaca City Court on December 14th.
Alexandria Duval will waived her right to an extradition hearing in Albany Court, she is accused of killing her twin sister Anastasia in Hawaii by driving their SUV off of a cliff, Alexandria was arrested after returning to Albany; Duval is expected to be brought back to Hawaii for prosecution shortly.
Afton Central School has teamed up with NBT Bank to add financial education to its curriculum. The school is bringing NBT Bank's Strive® financial literacy programs to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. NBT Bank Customer Service Representative Jennifer Cower will visit students today, The session will enhance the student’s math and science lessons.
The Chenango County Law Enforcement Association will conduct their annual "Shop with a Sheriff" programs Saturday. The Association will assist 30 kids, as Deputies contribute their time and even some funding to buy Christmas gifts. More information is available at 334-2000.
The Delaware County Historical Association will host a book launch in Delhi on Saturday, at 2:00 pm at the museum. Authors Mary Jane Henderson and Barbara Coleman will be on hand to sign copies of Hats Off: Notable Women of Delaware County, which is a compilation of stories highlighting 30 women spanning 4 centuries. This event is free and open to the public, at 46549 State Highway 10 in Delhi, more information is available at 746-3849 or at dcha-ny.org.
State Senator Jim Seward and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be in Delaware County, at 2:00 PM today at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in North Franklin, for a highway dedication ceremony for fallen Marine Corps Corporal Nicholas Uzenski of Franklin, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 during Operation Enduring Freedom. Members of Corporal Uzenski’s family, local elected officials and law enforcement representatives will be on hand for the ceremony.
(Andy Matviak 12-9-16)
The meeting will run from 6:30 to 8:30 as the village continues to make plans for the buyouts, new townhouses & related infrastructure, The Senior apartments in civic center, which was officially sold last week, more information is available at 561-2320
Oneonta Police arrested 31-year-old Gregory Flanagan of Otego for allegedly stealing a Motorcycle worth $35,000, from an Oneonta garage in May of this year. Flanagan was charged with burglary, grand larceny & petty larceny. He faces court action on the charges shortly.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Christmas parade Saturday afternoon, followed by several other holiday activities. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne told WCDO News that those who want to be in the parade should get to Bainbridge by 4:00 PM:
(John Payne 12-9-16)
More information about the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is available at 967-8700
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 28-year-old Justin Harrington of Sherburne, for Sexual Abuse, endangering the welfare of a child, and forcible touching. Harrington allegedly subjected a victim under the age of 13 to sexual contact on multiple occasions. He was arraigned in the Town of Sherburne Court and taken to the Chenango County Jail on $10,000 bail.
State Police arrested 28-year-old Ryan Markoff of Binghamton and 31-year-old Angela Weyrauch of Binghamton, for 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after a traffic stop on Frost Road in the Town of Windsor. During a search of the suspects and their vehicle a small amount of marihuana, heroin and meth was found. Markoff was additional charged with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and other traffic violations. Both suspects were issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court on December 28, 2016.
The "Selfies with Elfies For Sarah" fundraiser will be held this Saturday from 5:15 to 8:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall. Sarah Richardson has stage 4 Liver Cancer, & is the mother of a 3-year-old boy, organizer Heather Bucalos explains:
(Heather Bucalos 12-9-16)
Bucalos said that there will also be a Christmas raffle basket, a face painter & Bake sale, free activities for the kids, more information is available at Eventbrite.com and search for Selfies with Elfies for Sarah.
The Sidney Students against Destructive Decisions are hosting a community holiday party from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday, at the Sidney middle school gymnasium. The day will feature games, arts and crafts with elves, as well as being able to visit with Santa Claus. Pizza, hot cocoa, and cookies will be provided and will be available in the middle school cafeteria. The event is open to the public and free of charge. Gently used clothes and other items are available to the community in the middle school rubber room during the event.
The Tony award winning musical “Once” will be at the Forum Theater in Binghamton Sunday. Tickets are still available through Ticketmaster.com or at 1-800-745-3000; details about this & future Broadway Theater League Shows are available at Broadway in Binghamton.com.
Ithaca Police have arrested 38 year old Justin Barkley for 2nd degree murder for allegedly shooting 52-year-old William Schumacher. Police were called to the Ithaca Wal-Mart around 12:50 AM Thursday, where they found Schumacher dead at the scene. Officers tried to pull over the suspect vehicle along State Route 13 a short time later, the suspect took off and turned into the driveway, he fired a shot in the direction of police officers before running into the residence. Barkley is being held in the Tompkins County Jail on no bail. He will reappear in Ithaca City Court on December 14th.
Alexandria Duval will waived her right to an extradition hearing in Albany Court, she is accused of killing her twin sister Anastasia in Hawaii by driving their SUV off of a cliff, Alexandria was arrested after returning to Albany; Duval is expected to be brought back to Hawaii for prosecution shortly.
Afton Central School has teamed up with NBT Bank to add financial education to its curriculum. The school is bringing NBT Bank's Strive® financial literacy programs to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. NBT Bank Customer Service Representative Jennifer Cower will visit students today, The session will enhance the student’s math and science lessons.
The Chenango County Law Enforcement Association will conduct their annual "Shop with a Sheriff" programs Saturday. The Association will assist 30 kids, as Deputies contribute their time and even some funding to buy Christmas gifts. More information is available at 334-2000.
The Delaware County Historical Association will host a book launch in Delhi on Saturday, at 2:00 pm at the museum. Authors Mary Jane Henderson and Barbara Coleman will be on hand to sign copies of Hats Off: Notable Women of Delaware County, which is a compilation of stories highlighting 30 women spanning 4 centuries. This event is free and open to the public, at 46549 State Highway 10 in Delhi, more information is available at 746-3849 or at dcha-ny.org.
State Senator Jim Seward and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be in Delaware County, at 2:00 PM today at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in North Franklin, for a highway dedication ceremony for fallen Marine Corps Corporal Nicholas Uzenski of Franklin, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2010 during Operation Enduring Freedom. Members of Corporal Uzenski’s family, local elected officials and law enforcement representatives will be on hand for the ceremony.
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WCDO News — Monday 12-5-16
Binghamton Police are investigating the death of Binghamton university student Stefani Lineva of Queens, who was found around 2:00 AM Saturday lying on State Route 434 South Washington Avenue and the Pennsylvania Avenue ramps. Lineva was taken to Wilson Hospital where she was pronounced dead from injuries consistent with getting hit by a vehicle. No eyewitnesses have come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call Binghamton Police at 772-7080, calls will remain confidential. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of the driver of the vehicle that hit Lineva Saturday.
There will be plenty of Holiday activity in Bainbridge Saturday with a parade, and an appearance by Santa. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-5-16)
Those interested in participating in the Bainbridge parade can begin lining up on Pruyn Street at about 4:00 PM Saturday.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47-year-old Joel Ortega of Walton Friday night on 1 count of felony DWI, following a reported 1 car MVA with entrapment on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. Ortega is additionally charged with moving from lane unsafely and operating a motor vehicle out of ignition interlock restrictions, he was released & will return to Delhi Town Court at a later date. The investigation is continuing & more charges may be filed.
Chenango County Area residents can help the Chenango County Law Enforcement Association to provide Christmas gifts for children with this year’s "Shop with a Sheriff" program. This year the Association would like to make it even better and available to more kids, last year, 20 kids from schools within Chenango County were given $100 for themselves, $50 for their family and a Deputy to shop with. This year they would like to help 30 kids. This year's event will be conducted on December 10th, Donations may be sent to Sergeant Joshua Gould or Detective Gary Miller at Chenango County Law Enforcement Association at 279 County Road 46, Norwich, NY 13815.
The Afton Central School has teamed up with NBT Bank to add financial education to its curriculum. The school is bringing NBT Bank's Strive® financial literacy programs to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. NBT Bank Customer Service Representative Jennifer Cower will visit students Friday, Students who participate in this program will be able to identify money-saving choices and explain how spending choices can impact the environment. This specific session will enhance their mathematics and science lessons.
The city of Oneonta clerk's office announced that due to a lack of agenda items, the December 26th meeting for the Zoning & Housing Board of Appeals has been cancelled.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday to Big Hollow Road & Cheese Factory Road in the Town of Sanford for a reported body lying in a drainage culvert. A passerby called in the report, officers determined that the victim was deceased; he was identified as 55 year old Christian Savu of Sanford. The incident is still under investigation, anyone with information is asked to contact 778-1911.
Delaware Academy was placed on lockdown for about an hour Friday afternoon, after the Delhi Village Police were made aware of a post made on social media threatening violence against the school. Delhi Police arrested 18 year old Ben Lane of Delhi and 21 year old David Piskacek of Fleischmanns, they were charged with making a terroristic threat, they were arraigned in Delhi Town Court, and Lane was sent to Delaware County jail on $500 cash bail and Piskacek was jailed on $1,500 cash bail.
State Police arrested Endicott firefighters Jason Stokes for 2nd degree arson, for allegedly setting fire to his house at 410 East Main Street in Endicott in August. Stokes was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending arraignment in Broome County Court.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Binghamton man Friday for an active arrest warrant for a Sex offender that failed to report a change of address. 24 year old Lee Mead is accused of moving to Broome county in October & failed to register as a sex offender with authorities, he was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich court and released, he will appear in the Town of Sherburne court at a later date.
THE TRI-TOWN REGIONAL HOSPITAL WILL BE CONDUCTING A BLOOD DRIVE today from 2:30 to 6:30 PM. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS EXPERIENCING A BLOOD SHORTAGE AND HAS ISSUED AN EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES. THE BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE IN CONFERENCE ROOM 112 AT THE HOSPITAL ON MONDAY DECEMBER 5TH FROM 2:30 TO 6:30 PM. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY VISITING RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
There will be plenty of Holiday activity in Bainbridge Saturday with a parade, and an appearance by Santa. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:
(John Payne 12-5-16)
Those interested in participating in the Bainbridge parade can begin lining up on Pruyn Street at about 4:00 PM Saturday.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 47-year-old Joel Ortega of Walton Friday night on 1 count of felony DWI, following a reported 1 car MVA with entrapment on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. Ortega is additionally charged with moving from lane unsafely and operating a motor vehicle out of ignition interlock restrictions, he was released & will return to Delhi Town Court at a later date. The investigation is continuing & more charges may be filed.
Chenango County Area residents can help the Chenango County Law Enforcement Association to provide Christmas gifts for children with this year’s "Shop with a Sheriff" program. This year the Association would like to make it even better and available to more kids, last year, 20 kids from schools within Chenango County were given $100 for themselves, $50 for their family and a Deputy to shop with. This year they would like to help 30 kids. This year's event will be conducted on December 10th, Donations may be sent to Sergeant Joshua Gould or Detective Gary Miller at Chenango County Law Enforcement Association at 279 County Road 46, Norwich, NY 13815.
The Afton Central School has teamed up with NBT Bank to add financial education to its curriculum. The school is bringing NBT Bank's Strive® financial literacy programs to students in pre-kindergarten through second grade. NBT Bank Customer Service Representative Jennifer Cower will visit students Friday, Students who participate in this program will be able to identify money-saving choices and explain how spending choices can impact the environment. This specific session will enhance their mathematics and science lessons.
The city of Oneonta clerk's office announced that due to a lack of agenda items, the December 26th meeting for the Zoning & Housing Board of Appeals has been cancelled.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Saturday to Big Hollow Road & Cheese Factory Road in the Town of Sanford for a reported body lying in a drainage culvert. A passerby called in the report, officers determined that the victim was deceased; he was identified as 55 year old Christian Savu of Sanford. The incident is still under investigation, anyone with information is asked to contact 778-1911.
Delaware Academy was placed on lockdown for about an hour Friday afternoon, after the Delhi Village Police were made aware of a post made on social media threatening violence against the school. Delhi Police arrested 18 year old Ben Lane of Delhi and 21 year old David Piskacek of Fleischmanns, they were charged with making a terroristic threat, they were arraigned in Delhi Town Court, and Lane was sent to Delaware County jail on $500 cash bail and Piskacek was jailed on $1,500 cash bail.
State Police arrested Endicott firefighters Jason Stokes for 2nd degree arson, for allegedly setting fire to his house at 410 East Main Street in Endicott in August. Stokes was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending arraignment in Broome County Court.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Binghamton man Friday for an active arrest warrant for a Sex offender that failed to report a change of address. 24 year old Lee Mead is accused of moving to Broome county in October & failed to register as a sex offender with authorities, he was arraigned in the Town of North Norwich court and released, he will appear in the Town of Sherburne court at a later date.
THE TRI-TOWN REGIONAL HOSPITAL WILL BE CONDUCTING A BLOOD DRIVE today from 2:30 to 6:30 PM. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS EXPERIENCING A BLOOD SHORTAGE AND HAS ISSUED AN EMERGENCY REQUEST FOR ALL BLOOD TYPES. THE BLOOD DRIVE WILL BE IN CONFERENCE ROOM 112 AT THE HOSPITAL ON MONDAY DECEMBER 5TH FROM 2:30 TO 6:30 PM. APPOINTMENTS CAN BE MADE BY VISITING RED CROSS BLOOD DOT ORG
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WCDO News — Thursday 12-1-16
Tioga Downs in Nichols will officially open as a full-fledged casino tomorrow. The site was awarded one of the last Casino licenses by the state gaming commission, as another way to increase upstate tourism & development. A New casino sneak Preview is being conducted at the Nichols facility this afternoon, prior to tomorrow’s official opening.
50-year-old Jeffrey Feldman of Worcester was sentenced top 35 years in Prison, after a recent trial & conviction in Otsego County Court. Feldman was found guilty of engaging in sexual acts on multiple occasions with females under the age of 13.
Governor Cuomo announced the 6 winning companies of the 76West Clean Energy Business Competition, which focuses on supporting and growing clean-energy businesses in the Southern Tier. The $1 Million Dollar Grand Prize winner was Micatu of Horseheads; they make an optical sensor that gives accurate voltage readings so utilities can reduce energy use. The $500,000 Award winner was Charge CCCV in Binghamton, which produces energy storage batteries for telecommunications systems and other industries that need storage with longer lifetimes. The $250,000 Award winners was ChromaNanoTech in Binghamton, which produces a dye that keeps windows transparent but blocks ultraviolet radiation, so buildings stay cooler and air conditioning loads are reduced.
Chenango County Sheriff's deputies arrested a town of Sherburne man for DWI and aggravated DWI following a one-car crash last week. 24 year old Branden McDaniel was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff's Office following a crash on Kendricks Road in the Town of Sherburne on November 24th. McDaniel is accused of operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .18 or higher. McDaniel will appear in Sherburne Town Court at a later date.
The City of Oneonta will have their annual Christmas Celebration tonight. An all day Ugly Sweater Contest concludes at 6:00 PM, at McLaughlin’s at 150 Main Street. The Oneonta Tree Lighting & the Oneonta Santa Claus appearance will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Muller Plaza on Main Street.
The annual Downtown Norwich Tree Lighting Ceremony, will be held today at West Park. Santa will be visiting with area children in his igloo at the East Park gazebo, the Igloo will open following the Parade of Lights & will be Friday's from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00 to 4:00 pm during the Christmas holiday season.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested 21-year-old Matthew DeVaul of Binghamton Tuesday, on a charge of Grand Larceny. DeVaul is accused in connection with a reported larceny of a vehicle from a Town of Afton residence; he was arraigned in the Town of Afton Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2000 cash bail pending future court action.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next Business After Hours event today. The Business After Hours program will be held at Nana’s Keepsakes from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, and the Public is welcome to attend.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education’s next Meeting will be held tonight in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
50-year-old Jeffrey Feldman of Worcester was sentenced top 35 years in Prison, after a recent trial & conviction in Otsego County Court. Feldman was found guilty of engaging in sexual acts on multiple occasions with females under the age of 13.
Governor Cuomo announced the 6 winning companies of the 76West Clean Energy Business Competition, which focuses on supporting and growing clean-energy businesses in the Southern Tier. The $1 Million Dollar Grand Prize winner was Micatu of Horseheads; they make an optical sensor that gives accurate voltage readings so utilities can reduce energy use. The $500,000 Award winner was Charge CCCV in Binghamton, which produces energy storage batteries for telecommunications systems and other industries that need storage with longer lifetimes. The $250,000 Award winners was ChromaNanoTech in Binghamton, which produces a dye that keeps windows transparent but blocks ultraviolet radiation, so buildings stay cooler and air conditioning loads are reduced.
Chenango County Sheriff's deputies arrested a town of Sherburne man for DWI and aggravated DWI following a one-car crash last week. 24 year old Branden McDaniel was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff's Office following a crash on Kendricks Road in the Town of Sherburne on November 24th. McDaniel is accused of operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of .18 or higher. McDaniel will appear in Sherburne Town Court at a later date.
The City of Oneonta will have their annual Christmas Celebration tonight. An all day Ugly Sweater Contest concludes at 6:00 PM, at McLaughlin’s at 150 Main Street. The Oneonta Tree Lighting & the Oneonta Santa Claus appearance will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Muller Plaza on Main Street.
The annual Downtown Norwich Tree Lighting Ceremony, will be held today at West Park. Santa will be visiting with area children in his igloo at the East Park gazebo, the Igloo will open following the Parade of Lights & will be Friday's from 5:00 to 8:00 pm and Saturdays 1:00 to 4:00 pm during the Christmas holiday season.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested 21-year-old Matthew DeVaul of Binghamton Tuesday, on a charge of Grand Larceny. DeVaul is accused in connection with a reported larceny of a vehicle from a Town of Afton residence; he was arraigned in the Town of Afton Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2000 cash bail pending future court action.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next Business After Hours event today. The Business After Hours program will be held at Nana’s Keepsakes from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, and the Public is welcome to attend.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School Board of Education’s next Meeting will be held tonight in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO News — Thursday 11-17-16
The Sidney emergency Squad is seeking local input for fundraising efforts, to keep the squad going, president Ray Baker explains:
(Ray Baker 11-17-16)
The meeting will begin at 6:30 this evening at the River Street Fire Training Center.
The Scoville-Meno Family of Dealerships announced the distribution of $10,000 to local charitable agencies. Scoville-Meno Auto Plaza in Owego presented a $2500 check to Tioga Rural Ministry; Scoville-Meno Chevrolet-GMC in Bainbridge presented a $2500 check to Catholic Charities of Chenango County; Scoville-Meno Chrysler-Dodge-Ram-Jeep in Sidney and Scoville-Meno Honda in Oneonta each presented $2500 checks to Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties.
NY State of Health, announced the Marketplace is now open for individuals looking to renew their health plan coverage for 2017. Current enrollees can update their account information, if needed, and enroll in a plan for coverage starting January 1st. New Yorkers must enroll by December 15th for coverage beginning January 1, 2017. More information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov/individual.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network marked the American Cancer Society's 41st annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on State leaders to protect the health of residents by allocating $52 million to support the New York State Tobacco Control Program. This program supports those trying to quit smoking and provides non-smokers support so they never start. more than 480,000 deaths each year caused by tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
The Public Service Commission today endorsed Entergy Corporation's proposal to sell FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Oswego County to Exelon Corp. for $110 million. The state has authorized up to $7.6 billion in ratepayer subsidies to keep FitzPatrick and two other nuclear plants operational. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says nuclear power is preferable to coal or natural gas as New York transitions to renewable energy. Federal regulators also must also approve the transfer.
The next Commerce Chenango Business After Hours will be hosted by CHOBANI at their Norwich location at 147 State Highway 320, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM today. More information is available at 334-1402 for program information.
A blood drive will be held in Sidney today. The drive will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the SFCU Union Street location, appointments are requested with the Red Cross donor App, 1-800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting later today in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
(Ray Baker 11-17-16)
The meeting will begin at 6:30 this evening at the River Street Fire Training Center.
The Scoville-Meno Family of Dealerships announced the distribution of $10,000 to local charitable agencies. Scoville-Meno Auto Plaza in Owego presented a $2500 check to Tioga Rural Ministry; Scoville-Meno Chevrolet-GMC in Bainbridge presented a $2500 check to Catholic Charities of Chenango County; Scoville-Meno Chrysler-Dodge-Ram-Jeep in Sidney and Scoville-Meno Honda in Oneonta each presented $2500 checks to Catholic Charities of Delaware, Otsego, and Schoharie Counties.
NY State of Health, announced the Marketplace is now open for individuals looking to renew their health plan coverage for 2017. Current enrollees can update their account information, if needed, and enroll in a plan for coverage starting January 1st. New Yorkers must enroll by December 15th for coverage beginning January 1, 2017. More information is available at nystateofhealth.ny.gov/individual.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network marked the American Cancer Society's 41st annual Great American Smokeout today by calling on State leaders to protect the health of residents by allocating $52 million to support the New York State Tobacco Control Program. This program supports those trying to quit smoking and provides non-smokers support so they never start. more than 480,000 deaths each year caused by tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
The Public Service Commission today endorsed Entergy Corporation's proposal to sell FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant in Oswego County to Exelon Corp. for $110 million. The state has authorized up to $7.6 billion in ratepayer subsidies to keep FitzPatrick and two other nuclear plants operational. Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo says nuclear power is preferable to coal or natural gas as New York transitions to renewable energy. Federal regulators also must also approve the transfer.
The next Commerce Chenango Business After Hours will be hosted by CHOBANI at their Norwich location at 147 State Highway 320, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM today. More information is available at 334-1402 for program information.
A blood drive will be held in Sidney today. The drive will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the SFCU Union Street location, appointments are requested with the Red Cross donor App, 1-800 RED CROSS or redcrossblood.org.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting later today in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO News — Thursday 11-3-16
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29-year-old Heather Terry and 28-year-old Daniel Jamieson, both of Walton, on Friday, for criminal possession of controlled substance. Both are accused of possessing Heroin following a probation search of their Walton residence, both were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail, Terry on $2,000 bail and Jamieson of $10,000 bail. Both will re appear at Walton Village Court at a later date.
The team formerly known as the Binghamton Mets will be known as the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, following a season long survey of fans to rename the team under the new ownership. Team President Jim Hughes spoke at this morning’s announcement:
(Jim Hughes 11-3-16)
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies new team identity was revealed in front of 700 students, teachers and administrators at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School today in Binghamton, Carousel Silver, Fire Red and Binghamton Blue make up the club's new official colors, paying tribute to Binghamton's carousel heritage.
State Police reported 242 arrests for DWI during the Halloween Crackdown on impaired driving. The campaign ran from Friday and ended Tuesday, State Troopers issued 11,497 total tickets, including 4,342 for speeding, 322 for distracted driving, 333 for child restraint and seatbelt violations, and 176 for failing to “move over.” Additionally, Troopers investigated a total of 1,111 crashes, with 227 people injured, and 3 people were killed.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old James Hannigan of Hobart Saturday, on 1count of driving while ability impaired by drugs following a traffic stop in the Town of Meredith. Hannigan is additionally charged with failure to keep right, unlawful possession of marijuana, he was released on tickets returnable to Meredith Town Court at a later date.
The State Department of Labor recovered nearly $3.45 million in fraudulently obtained Unemployment Insurance benefits during the first 10 months of 2016. In 2015, the office set a record, collecting over $3.7 million in restitution from 568 cases statewide. The amount collected to date in 2016, already up to 93% of the total amount collected in all of 2015 and an 8% increase over the same period last year.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 52-year-old John Coss, of Andes for falsely reporting an incident following an investigation into a 1-car motor vehicle accident on Rathbun Hill Road in the Town of Meredith. Deputies allege the defendant left the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a rental vehicle after striking a tree, and later reported the vehicle stolen in an attempt to evade criminal action. Coss was later released on an appearance tickets for Delhi & Meredith Town Courts at later dates.
the Bainbridge Town Board will hold a special meeting tomorrow morning at the Bainbridge Town Hall. The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM & will be open to the public.
State Police are attempting to locate an unknown white male for questioning relative to a burglary on October 19th at a home on Bassett Road in the Town of Triangle. The suspect was wearing a baseball cap & was observed on surveillance video, which can be viewed on the State Police Facebook Page. Anyone with information is asked to call the New York State Police at 775-1241.
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced a special meeting of the Oneonta Common Council tonight, for the purpose of discussing a new city budget. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
Another Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Afton. The drive will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Afton Central School, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Today in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
The team formerly known as the Binghamton Mets will be known as the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, following a season long survey of fans to rename the team under the new ownership. Team President Jim Hughes spoke at this morning’s announcement:
(Jim Hughes 11-3-16)
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies new team identity was revealed in front of 700 students, teachers and administrators at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School today in Binghamton, Carousel Silver, Fire Red and Binghamton Blue make up the club's new official colors, paying tribute to Binghamton's carousel heritage.
State Police reported 242 arrests for DWI during the Halloween Crackdown on impaired driving. The campaign ran from Friday and ended Tuesday, State Troopers issued 11,497 total tickets, including 4,342 for speeding, 322 for distracted driving, 333 for child restraint and seatbelt violations, and 176 for failing to “move over.” Additionally, Troopers investigated a total of 1,111 crashes, with 227 people injured, and 3 people were killed.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old James Hannigan of Hobart Saturday, on 1count of driving while ability impaired by drugs following a traffic stop in the Town of Meredith. Hannigan is additionally charged with failure to keep right, unlawful possession of marijuana, he was released on tickets returnable to Meredith Town Court at a later date.
The State Department of Labor recovered nearly $3.45 million in fraudulently obtained Unemployment Insurance benefits during the first 10 months of 2016. In 2015, the office set a record, collecting over $3.7 million in restitution from 568 cases statewide. The amount collected to date in 2016, already up to 93% of the total amount collected in all of 2015 and an 8% increase over the same period last year.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 52-year-old John Coss, of Andes for falsely reporting an incident following an investigation into a 1-car motor vehicle accident on Rathbun Hill Road in the Town of Meredith. Deputies allege the defendant left the scene of a motor vehicle accident involving a rental vehicle after striking a tree, and later reported the vehicle stolen in an attempt to evade criminal action. Coss was later released on an appearance tickets for Delhi & Meredith Town Courts at later dates.
the Bainbridge Town Board will hold a special meeting tomorrow morning at the Bainbridge Town Hall. The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM & will be open to the public.
State Police are attempting to locate an unknown white male for questioning relative to a burglary on October 19th at a home on Bassett Road in the Town of Triangle. The suspect was wearing a baseball cap & was observed on surveillance video, which can be viewed on the State Police Facebook Page. Anyone with information is asked to call the New York State Police at 775-1241.
Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig announced a special meeting of the Oneonta Common Council tonight, for the purpose of discussing a new city budget. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
Another Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Afton. The drive will run from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Afton Central School, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Today in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 10-25-16
State Police arrested 33-year-old Donald Wilber of Mount Upton for 2nd degree assault, criminal contempt, criminal mischief and menacing after troopers responded to a report of a physical dispute in Bainbridge Saturday Morning. Wilbur allegedly approached a vehicle stopped on Church Street, 1 of the occupants had an order of protection against Wilber, he is accused of striking the vehicle window with a baseball bat several times when the person would not leave the vehicle. The victim and the driver received head lacerations from the broken glass, Wilber was arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $50,000 property bond, he faces action in Town of Bainbridge at a later date.
State Police arrested 29 year old Jonathan Robinson of Laurens for 3rd degree criminal mischief, the arrest occurred after an incident in early September at the Morris Central School parking lot, where Robinson allegedly slammed his fists down on the hood of another driver’s vehicle after a dispute, causing over $750 worth of damage. Robinson was arraigned in the Town of Morris Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for September. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.8% to 5.0% in September, locally, Chenango County’s unemployment rate was at 4.7%, Delaware county was at an even 5%, & Otsego county had 4.4% unemployment in September.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department will hold a "Coffee With Cops” program on November 18th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi. “Coffee With Cops” will be an informal opportunity for Delaware County residents to meet and speak with members of the Sheriff’s Department about issues or concerns.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old Melissa Bishop of Delhi, for operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration, Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Speeding, following a traffic stop in the Town of Walton. Bishop was issued tickets returnable in person to the Town of Walton Court at a later date, and subsequently released upon her own recognizance.
The Oneonta Downtown Reviltaization Intitiative meeting will be held this afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, with public particicaption requested, the meeting will be on the 2nd floor of the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau the 61st Annual Meeting is starting 6:30 PM Tuesday October 25, 2016 at the Silo. Senator Fred Akshar of the 52nd District, a representative from Senator Seward’s office and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be in attendance.
YES Safe Choices, from Senator Akshar and Lourdes Hospital will host more than 575 students from across the Southern Tier at their YES Ignites Training today at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel from 9:15 AM to 1:30 PM. YES LEADers are middle and high school students trained to provide substance abuse prevention education to elementary school students. By the end of the ‘16-’17 school year, more than 600 YES LEADers will present to over 6,000 elementary students in Broome, Tioga and Chenango Counties.
State Senator Jim Seward will be at the Mount Vision Fire Department station to announce a special state grant to help fund construction of a new fire station. The Announcement will be held at 7:00 PM at the Mount Vision Fire Department at County Highway 11B.
State Police arrested 29 year old Jonathan Robinson of Laurens for 3rd degree criminal mischief, the arrest occurred after an incident in early September at the Morris Central School parking lot, where Robinson allegedly slammed his fists down on the hood of another driver’s vehicle after a dispute, causing over $750 worth of damage. Robinson was arraigned in the Town of Morris Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for September. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.8% to 5.0% in September, locally, Chenango County’s unemployment rate was at 4.7%, Delaware county was at an even 5%, & Otsego county had 4.4% unemployment in September.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Department will hold a "Coffee With Cops” program on November 18th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi. “Coffee With Cops” will be an informal opportunity for Delaware County residents to meet and speak with members of the Sheriff’s Department about issues or concerns.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old Melissa Bishop of Delhi, for operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended Registration, Operation of an Unregistered Motor Vehicle, and Speeding, following a traffic stop in the Town of Walton. Bishop was issued tickets returnable in person to the Town of Walton Court at a later date, and subsequently released upon her own recognizance.
The Oneonta Downtown Reviltaization Intitiative meeting will be held this afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The meeting is open to the public, with public particicaption requested, the meeting will be on the 2nd floor of the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
The Chenango County Farm Bureau the 61st Annual Meeting is starting 6:30 PM Tuesday October 25, 2016 at the Silo. Senator Fred Akshar of the 52nd District, a representative from Senator Seward’s office and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will be in attendance.
YES Safe Choices, from Senator Akshar and Lourdes Hospital will host more than 575 students from across the Southern Tier at their YES Ignites Training today at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel from 9:15 AM to 1:30 PM. YES LEADers are middle and high school students trained to provide substance abuse prevention education to elementary school students. By the end of the ‘16-’17 school year, more than 600 YES LEADers will present to over 6,000 elementary students in Broome, Tioga and Chenango Counties.
State Senator Jim Seward will be at the Mount Vision Fire Department station to announce a special state grant to help fund construction of a new fire station. The Announcement will be held at 7:00 PM at the Mount Vision Fire Department at County Highway 11B.
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WCDO News — Thursday 10-20-16
Governor Cuomo today announced that his administration has reached a three-year labor agreement with the New York State Public Employees Federation. PEF is one of the largest unions in the United States and is New York's second-largest state-employee union, representing 54,000 workers. The three-year contract agreement includes a 2 percent increase in 2016-17, 2 percent increase in 2017-18 and a 2 percent increase in 2018-19. Both the state and PEF agree to work together on a plan to reduce out-of-control healthcare costs. Other elements of the contract will be released shortly. The contract must now be approved by its Executive Board and ratified by its membership.
Operation Merry Christmas is asking for calls right now from low income families whose children would like Christmas presents this year. Program Coordiantor Ginny Ireland explains:
(Ginny Ireland 10-20-16)
Ireland said that once all the requests are made, the tags on Christmas Trees will show up in many Tri-Town Area Establsihments, patrons will take tags & return with the request item, the give away will be on December 10th at 44 Union Street in Sidney.
Oneonta Police responded to a possible drug overdoese death on Orchard Street on Tuesday. 45 year old Matthew Hill was found deceased in his apartment where drugs were located, he had been arrested in August by Oneonta Police on drug charges.
Governor Cuomo today announced that State Park campgrounds set a new record for attendance for the fifth consecutive year. Through Columbus Day, campsites, cabins and cottages across the state were occupied for more than 633,000 nights, surpassing 2015's record of 623,891 nights. State Park camping occupancy has climbed nearly 17 percent since 2009.
NYSEG is reporting that about 140 customers in Chenango County were without power, mainly in Guilford Oxford & Bainbridge. Crews hope to have power restored shortly.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving a large number of larcenies from vehicles over the last couple of weeks. We ask that people remain vigilant and make sure that they do not leave anything of value in their vehicles as well as keeping their vehicles locked. The investigation into these incidents is ongoing and we ask that if anyone has any information on these larcenies to contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office at (607)334-2000.
Tickets for the Bainbridge Commitment to Community Dinner will be available for only a few more days. The Dinner will honor the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; John Payne & Business of the Year: Nana's Keepsakes, it will be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club on Saturday, October 29th. Tickets for the dinner are available to purchase at the Bainbridge Town Clerk's Office, NBT Bank in Bainbridge, Bob's Diner & Nana's Keepsakes or you can contact Chris Smith @ 967-3005. Tickets will be available for purchase until Saturday, October 22nd.
NYSERDA’s NY-Sun PV Trainers Network and the Otsego County Planning Department invite all local public officials to attend the Land Use Planning and Zoning for Solar Workshop tonight. The workshop will cover information on current solar topics, including relevant property tax topics related to solar development and agricultural assessments. The presentation will take place at the ETC Room, at the Milford BOCES at 1914 County Route 35, tonight from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
2 more blood donation opportunities will be held in Otsego County today. A blood drive will be held in Franklin from 1:30 to 6:30 PM at the Franklin Methodist Church, 101 Main Street, and another will be in Oneonta from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Fox Hospital Levine Center, at 1 Norton Avenue. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood donor App, online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The City of Oneonta will be paving the utility trenches at the intersection of Chestnut street & West Street today & tomorrow between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 2 way traffic will be maintained but traffic delays can be expected, West Street will require closing to through traffic between chestnut & Center during the work hours & detours will be set up along Church Street. More information is available at 432-6465.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Tonight in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
Operation Merry Christmas is asking for calls right now from low income families whose children would like Christmas presents this year. Program Coordiantor Ginny Ireland explains:
(Ginny Ireland 10-20-16)
Ireland said that once all the requests are made, the tags on Christmas Trees will show up in many Tri-Town Area Establsihments, patrons will take tags & return with the request item, the give away will be on December 10th at 44 Union Street in Sidney.
Oneonta Police responded to a possible drug overdoese death on Orchard Street on Tuesday. 45 year old Matthew Hill was found deceased in his apartment where drugs were located, he had been arrested in August by Oneonta Police on drug charges.
Governor Cuomo today announced that State Park campgrounds set a new record for attendance for the fifth consecutive year. Through Columbus Day, campsites, cabins and cottages across the state were occupied for more than 633,000 nights, surpassing 2015's record of 623,891 nights. State Park camping occupancy has climbed nearly 17 percent since 2009.
NYSEG is reporting that about 140 customers in Chenango County were without power, mainly in Guilford Oxford & Bainbridge. Crews hope to have power restored shortly.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office has been receiving a large number of larcenies from vehicles over the last couple of weeks. We ask that people remain vigilant and make sure that they do not leave anything of value in their vehicles as well as keeping their vehicles locked. The investigation into these incidents is ongoing and we ask that if anyone has any information on these larcenies to contact the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office at (607)334-2000.
Tickets for the Bainbridge Commitment to Community Dinner will be available for only a few more days. The Dinner will honor the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year; John Payne & Business of the Year: Nana's Keepsakes, it will be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club on Saturday, October 29th. Tickets for the dinner are available to purchase at the Bainbridge Town Clerk's Office, NBT Bank in Bainbridge, Bob's Diner & Nana's Keepsakes or you can contact Chris Smith @ 967-3005. Tickets will be available for purchase until Saturday, October 22nd.
NYSERDA’s NY-Sun PV Trainers Network and the Otsego County Planning Department invite all local public officials to attend the Land Use Planning and Zoning for Solar Workshop tonight. The workshop will cover information on current solar topics, including relevant property tax topics related to solar development and agricultural assessments. The presentation will take place at the ETC Room, at the Milford BOCES at 1914 County Route 35, tonight from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
2 more blood donation opportunities will be held in Otsego County today. A blood drive will be held in Franklin from 1:30 to 6:30 PM at the Franklin Methodist Church, 101 Main Street, and another will be in Oneonta from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Fox Hospital Levine Center, at 1 Norton Avenue. Appointments can be made by downloading the Red Cross Blood donor App, online at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The City of Oneonta will be paving the utility trenches at the intersection of Chestnut street & West Street today & tomorrow between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 2 way traffic will be maintained but traffic delays can be expected, West Street will require closing to through traffic between chestnut & Center during the work hours & detours will be set up along Church Street. More information is available at 432-6465.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Tonight in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
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WCDO News — Thursday 10-6-16
Nicholas Chappell of Binghamton was indicted Wednesday on charges of 2nd-degree murder, attempted murder and assault in connection with a shooting in Binghamton on August 31st. Chappell is accused of fatally shooting 23-year-old David Sanborn of Whitney Point, and injuring 26-year-old Jordan Doolittle of Windsor. Chappell is being held in the Broome County Jail pending his arraignment in county court.
State Police are investigating the theft of a Gray 2013 Ford F150 pickup truck with New York License Plate 20811-JV, back on September 22nd at about 2:00 AM from Winnie Hill Road in the Town of Oneonta. The vehicle was last seen about 90 minutes later around 3:30 am headed southbound on Interstate Route 81 in the Binghamton area. The State Police are also looking to interview the unknown male seen in a surveillance video near the area of the theft. Anyone with information regarding the stolen vehicle or unknown male please contact the New York State Police in Oneonta at 432-4844 or 432-3211.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old Jared Soodsma of Sprakers for DWI, criminally using drug paraphernalia & unlawful possession of marijuana, following a 2-car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Hamden. Deputies allege that Soodsma collided with a parked car in the Hamlet of Hamden; Deputies seized marijuana, as well as a number of wrapping materials used to package a narcotic drug. Soodsma was additionally charged with failure to keep right, moving unsafely from lane, and speed not reasonable and prudent, he was released on tickets returnable to Hamden Town Court at a later date.
State Police responded to a head on collision on State Route 17 in the town of Nichols 90 year old John McCarthy of Elmira was driving the wrong way on 17 after leaving the Nichols rest area, he crashed into a vehicle driven by 65 year old Sandra Spaeth of Rome Pennsylvania. She was transported to Packer Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. McCarthy was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 30-year-old Randel Condon of Franklin on 1 count of 2nd degree Assault. Deputies allege that Condon intentionally assaulted another person with a dangerous instrument on Leland Hull Road in the Town of Franklin in August; Condon was arraigned in Franklin Town Court and was released on his own recognizance.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies and Walton Fire and Emergency Squad members were dispatched Early Saturday morning to Upper East Brook Road in the Town of Walton following a report of an off-road, personal injury motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian entanglement. a number of campers were sleeping in a field when a truck driven by 30 year old Dustin Truman of Walton, drove over 24 year old William Pregnall of Poughkeepsie, who was sleeping on the trail when he and his sleeping bag became entangled in the truck’s front wheel and undercarriage and had to be extricated by Walton Fire and Emergency Squad members. Pregnall was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital and was transferred to U.H.S. Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for further medical treatment. No charges have been filed at this time as Deputies are continuing their investigation.
New York State Office for the Aging reminds older New Yorkers that the Medicare open enrollment period runs from October 15th through December 7th . The open enrollment period is when all people with Medicare can change their health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs. Plan changes take effect January 1, 2017.
This year's "Test Drive Your Seat” Event will be held at the Forum Theater in Binghamton this Thursday, Tina Niles From NAC Entertainment explains:
(Tina Niles 10-4-16)
Niles said that this year's shows include Once, Pippin, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Illusionists & Rent. More information is available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2016, in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
State Police are investigating the theft of a Gray 2013 Ford F150 pickup truck with New York License Plate 20811-JV, back on September 22nd at about 2:00 AM from Winnie Hill Road in the Town of Oneonta. The vehicle was last seen about 90 minutes later around 3:30 am headed southbound on Interstate Route 81 in the Binghamton area. The State Police are also looking to interview the unknown male seen in a surveillance video near the area of the theft. Anyone with information regarding the stolen vehicle or unknown male please contact the New York State Police in Oneonta at 432-4844 or 432-3211.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 20-year-old Jared Soodsma of Sprakers for DWI, criminally using drug paraphernalia & unlawful possession of marijuana, following a 2-car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Hamden. Deputies allege that Soodsma collided with a parked car in the Hamlet of Hamden; Deputies seized marijuana, as well as a number of wrapping materials used to package a narcotic drug. Soodsma was additionally charged with failure to keep right, moving unsafely from lane, and speed not reasonable and prudent, he was released on tickets returnable to Hamden Town Court at a later date.
State Police responded to a head on collision on State Route 17 in the town of Nichols 90 year old John McCarthy of Elmira was driving the wrong way on 17 after leaving the Nichols rest area, he crashed into a vehicle driven by 65 year old Sandra Spaeth of Rome Pennsylvania. She was transported to Packer Hospital for non-life threatening injuries. McCarthy was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 30-year-old Randel Condon of Franklin on 1 count of 2nd degree Assault. Deputies allege that Condon intentionally assaulted another person with a dangerous instrument on Leland Hull Road in the Town of Franklin in August; Condon was arraigned in Franklin Town Court and was released on his own recognizance.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies and Walton Fire and Emergency Squad members were dispatched Early Saturday morning to Upper East Brook Road in the Town of Walton following a report of an off-road, personal injury motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian entanglement. a number of campers were sleeping in a field when a truck driven by 30 year old Dustin Truman of Walton, drove over 24 year old William Pregnall of Poughkeepsie, who was sleeping on the trail when he and his sleeping bag became entangled in the truck’s front wheel and undercarriage and had to be extricated by Walton Fire and Emergency Squad members. Pregnall was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital and was transferred to U.H.S. Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for further medical treatment. No charges have been filed at this time as Deputies are continuing their investigation.
New York State Office for the Aging reminds older New Yorkers that the Medicare open enrollment period runs from October 15th through December 7th . The open enrollment period is when all people with Medicare can change their health plans and prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs. Plan changes take effect January 1, 2017.
This year's "Test Drive Your Seat” Event will be held at the Forum Theater in Binghamton this Thursday, Tina Niles From NAC Entertainment explains:
(Tina Niles 10-4-16)
Niles said that this year's shows include Once, Pippin, Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, The Illusionists & Rent. More information is available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, October 6, 2016, in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
BAINBRIDGE GUILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATIONDAVID SANBORNDUSTIN TRUMANFORUM THEATERFRANKLINHAMDENJARED SOODSMAJOHN McCARTHYJORDAN DOOLITTLENew YorkNICHOLAS CHAPPELNICHOLSNYOneontaPOUGHKEEPSIERANDEL CONDONROME PENNSYLVANIASANDRA SPAETHSPRAKERSSTATE OFFICE FOR THE AGINGTINA NILESWaltonWCDOWHITNEY POINTWILLIAM PREGNALL
WCDO News — Thursday 9-15-16
Police have identified the truck driver who died yesterday in a 3-vehicle accident on State Route 17/I-81 in Binghamton as 26-year-old Phillip Miller of Homer. State Police accident reconstruction teams reported that 3 tractor trailers collided in the Northbound lanes near exit 3 in the city of Binghamton, Police said that they have not determined just what triggered the chain reaction pile up, which closed that section of the highway for several hours Wednesday.
25-year-old Ryan Lawrence of Syracuse pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree murder in a plea deal with Onondaga County prosecutors. Lawrence admitted to killing his 21-month-old daughter Maddox in February, and leaving the child’s remains in Onondaga Creek in Syracuse. Lawrence will be sentenced next month to 25 years to life in prison.
Oneonta police arrested 44-year-old Freddie Sampson of Brooklyn on 5 counts of 3rd degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, for allegedly selling cocaine and hydrocodone. In a separate case, Oneonta Police also arrested 26 year old Mackenzie Bissell of Oneonta for allegedly selling cocaine & in august. Bissell was also charged with aggravated unlicensed operation on a sealed indictment. Both face court action shortly.
The House of Consignment in Unadilla will host a "Tampon Drive" on Saturday September 24th, in order to collect feminine hygiene products for women in homeless shelters. House of Consignment owner Kirsty Roefs told WCDO News about the event:
(Kirsty Roefs 9-15-16)
More information about the event is available by calling the House of Consignment at 369-2827 or on their Facebook page.
New York State’s private sector job count climbed by 120,400 or 1.5% in the last year, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. In August 2016, the state’s private sector job count fell by 12,400, only the 10th drop in the last 68 months. In August, the statewide unemployment rate increased from 4.7% to 4.8%, the nationwide rate was 4.9%.
Oneonta police arrested an Andes, man after a traffic stop and a search of his car led to the discovery of heroin and oxycodone pills. 21-year-old Austin Rose was stopped by Police on Center Street, Police seized 12.5 grams of powdered heroin, oxycodone pills; and $3,679 in cash. Rose was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and was being held by the Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court. Oneonta police were assisted by State Police and Delaware County Sheriff Department with K-9 Ozzie.
New Yorkers must register to vote by October 14th, in order to cast ballots in the upcoming presidential election on Tuesday, November 8th. New Yorkers looking to register to vote, or to change their enrollment information, can do so by using the state's online voter registration service on the State DMV website, at dmv.ny.gov.
The Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is sponsoring a free educational forum, “Let’s Talk-Mental Health Awareness” tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Roxbury Central School. The event seeks to raise awareness about the importance of mental health wellness, from childhood, the teen years through adulthood. Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death overall in New York State, in Delaware County the age adjusted suicide rate is 9.5 per 100,000 people which is above the NY State average. More information on the event or about the Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is available at 832-5200
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2016, in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
25-year-old Ryan Lawrence of Syracuse pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree murder in a plea deal with Onondaga County prosecutors. Lawrence admitted to killing his 21-month-old daughter Maddox in February, and leaving the child’s remains in Onondaga Creek in Syracuse. Lawrence will be sentenced next month to 25 years to life in prison.
Oneonta police arrested 44-year-old Freddie Sampson of Brooklyn on 5 counts of 3rd degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, for allegedly selling cocaine and hydrocodone. In a separate case, Oneonta Police also arrested 26 year old Mackenzie Bissell of Oneonta for allegedly selling cocaine & in august. Bissell was also charged with aggravated unlicensed operation on a sealed indictment. Both face court action shortly.
The House of Consignment in Unadilla will host a "Tampon Drive" on Saturday September 24th, in order to collect feminine hygiene products for women in homeless shelters. House of Consignment owner Kirsty Roefs told WCDO News about the event:
(Kirsty Roefs 9-15-16)
More information about the event is available by calling the House of Consignment at 369-2827 or on their Facebook page.
New York State’s private sector job count climbed by 120,400 or 1.5% in the last year, according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor. In August 2016, the state’s private sector job count fell by 12,400, only the 10th drop in the last 68 months. In August, the statewide unemployment rate increased from 4.7% to 4.8%, the nationwide rate was 4.9%.
Oneonta police arrested an Andes, man after a traffic stop and a search of his car led to the discovery of heroin and oxycodone pills. 21-year-old Austin Rose was stopped by Police on Center Street, Police seized 12.5 grams of powdered heroin, oxycodone pills; and $3,679 in cash. Rose was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, and was being held by the Oneonta Police Department pending arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court. Oneonta police were assisted by State Police and Delaware County Sheriff Department with K-9 Ozzie.
New Yorkers must register to vote by October 14th, in order to cast ballots in the upcoming presidential election on Tuesday, November 8th. New Yorkers looking to register to vote, or to change their enrollment information, can do so by using the state's online voter registration service on the State DMV website, at dmv.ny.gov.
The Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is sponsoring a free educational forum, “Let’s Talk-Mental Health Awareness” tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Roxbury Central School. The event seeks to raise awareness about the importance of mental health wellness, from childhood, the teen years through adulthood. Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death overall in New York State, in Delaware County the age adjusted suicide rate is 9.5 per 100,000 people which is above the NY State average. More information on the event or about the Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is available at 832-5200
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2016, in the Guilford School Cafeteria at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
ANDESAUSTIN ROSEBAINBRIDGE GUILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATIONBinghamtonBrooklynFREDDIE SAMPSONHOMERHOUSE OF CONSIGNMENTKIRSTY ROEFSMACKENZIE BISSELLMADDOX LAWRENCENew YorkNYOneontaPHILLIP MILLERROXBURYRYAN LAWRENCESTATE LABOR DEPARTMENTSuicide Prevention Network of Delaware CountySYRACUSEUNADILLAWCDO
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