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WCDO News — Thursday 12-12-19
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Following a lengthy investigation, The Delaware
County Board of Supervisors voted to fire County Social Services Commissioner
Dana Scuderi-Hunter, for alleged disciplinary issues during her tenure. Deputy Commissioner Sylvia Armano will
continue to head up the department following Scuderi-Hunter’s dismissal.
County Board of Supervisors voted to fire County Social Services Commissioner
Dana Scuderi-Hunter, for alleged disciplinary issues during her tenure. Deputy Commissioner Sylvia Armano will
continue to head up the department following Scuderi-Hunter’s dismissal.
State Police arrested 25 year old Emily Ives of
Morris for DWI, with a B.A.C of .14%.
Troopers were advised of lookout for a vehicle with out of state license
plates driving erratically on Otsego County Road 48 in the town of Otego. Troopers located Ives in a running vehicle in
the town of Oneonta, she attempted to leave the scene unsuccessfully, and she
was issued appearance tickets & was turned over to a sober third party.
Morris for DWI, with a B.A.C of .14%.
Troopers were advised of lookout for a vehicle with out of state license
plates driving erratically on Otsego County Road 48 in the town of Otego. Troopers located Ives in a running vehicle in
the town of Oneonta, she attempted to leave the scene unsuccessfully, and she
was issued appearance tickets & was turned over to a sober third party.
Mirabito Energy Products has committed $100,000
toward the construction of a new emergency department and walk in center at UHS
Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
The pledge is the latest commitment to the Norwich hospital’s capital
campaign kicked off their capital campaign in August, which is likely to
continue through the end of the year.
More information is available at 337-4183 or by email to
melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
toward the construction of a new emergency department and walk in center at UHS
Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.
The pledge is the latest commitment to the Norwich hospital’s capital
campaign kicked off their capital campaign in August, which is likely to
continue through the end of the year.
More information is available at 337-4183 or by email to
melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
State Police at Norwich arrested 51 year old Eden
Nelson of Greene for DWI following a report of an accident in the town of
Greene, with 1 vehicle struck in a guiderail and the operator fleeing the
scene. Nelson was located, arrested
& she was processed then released on appearance tickets to the town of
Greene court on January 9th.
Nelson of Greene for DWI following a report of an accident in the town of
Greene, with 1 vehicle struck in a guiderail and the operator fleeing the
scene. Nelson was located, arrested
& she was processed then released on appearance tickets to the town of
Greene court on January 9th.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation to ensure
health insurers do not deny coverage for urgent and medically necessary
procedures and treatments. The law expands prior authorization exceptions and
requires insurance companies to cover additional services and procedures
related to existing surgical or other invasive procedures, concurrent symptoms
and associated side effects. This new
law will take effect in 90 days.
health insurers do not deny coverage for urgent and medically necessary
procedures and treatments. The law expands prior authorization exceptions and
requires insurance companies to cover additional services and procedures
related to existing surgical or other invasive procedures, concurrent symptoms
and associated side effects. This new
law will take effect in 90 days.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently
looking for Eric Marks of Conklin on an outstanding warrant. Marks is a White Male, 6’ 4”, 220 Pounds,
with Brown Eyes & Hair, anyone with information on the location of Marks is
asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at
gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the 778-1196.
looking for Eric Marks of Conklin on an outstanding warrant. Marks is a White Male, 6’ 4”, 220 Pounds,
with Brown Eyes & Hair, anyone with information on the location of Marks is
asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at
gobroomecounty.com/sheriff/warrants or by calling the 778-1196.
The Delaware County
Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance with 2 forced entry
burglaries on December 9th at the Mirabito Convenience Store and Subway at 494
West Main St. and the Hancock Post Office.
Authorities asks that anyone with information regarding these burglaries
to contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Investigators at
(607)-832-5629.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 37 year old Hector
Reiter of Otego for the felony Aggravated DWI, and Aggravated Unlicensed
Operator, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on Lower Main Street in the
city of Oneonta after he observed Reiter operating a vehicle in an unsafe
manner. Reiter's B.A.C was .21%, he was
processed then transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing.
Sheriff's Office is asking the public's assistance with 2 forced entry
burglaries on December 9th at the Mirabito Convenience Store and Subway at 494
West Main St. and the Hancock Post Office.
Authorities asks that anyone with information regarding these burglaries
to contact the Delaware County Sheriff's Office Investigators at
(607)-832-5629.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 37 year old Hector
Reiter of Otego for the felony Aggravated DWI, and Aggravated Unlicensed
Operator, after a trooper initiated a traffic stop on Lower Main Street in the
city of Oneonta after he observed Reiter operating a vehicle in an unsafe
manner. Reiter's B.A.C was .21%, he was
processed then transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing.
State Police at Sidney arrested 57 year old Thomas Brainerd of Unadilla forAggravated DWI with a reportable B.A.C of .26%. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a two-car crash on State Highway 7 in the town of Unadilla. An investigation revealed that Brainerd failed to yield to another vehicle while leaving a driveway, while intoxicated. A passenger of the other vehicle was taken to AO Fox Hospital Tri-Town Campus, Brainerd was processed and released on appearance tickets to the town of Unadilla court on December 16th.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 9-24-19
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The Village of Delhi Police Department announced that
41-year-old Jessica Ambrose of Sidney was served a criminal summons directing
her to appear in Delhi Town Court to answer complaints of Attempted Welfare
Fraud, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, and Offering a False
Instrument for Filing. The charges against Ambrose stem from complaints filed
by fraud investigators at the Delaware County Department of Social Services.
Ambrose will face court action shortly.
41-year-old Jessica Ambrose of Sidney was served a criminal summons directing
her to appear in Delhi Town Court to answer complaints of Attempted Welfare
Fraud, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, and Offering a False
Instrument for Filing. The charges against Ambrose stem from complaints filed
by fraud investigators at the Delaware County Department of Social Services.
Ambrose will face court action shortly.
The Binghamton Devils will be starting a new season shortly
at the Floyd L. Maines Broome County Arena.
Team practices are being held this week at the Arena; Single-game
tickets are on sale at Binghamton Devils.com, or at the Arena Box Office. The Devils will open up the 2019-20 season at
home on Saturday, October 5 at 7:05 p.m. against the Utica Comets.
at the Floyd L. Maines Broome County Arena.
Team practices are being held this week at the Arena; Single-game
tickets are on sale at Binghamton Devils.com, or at the Arena Box Office. The Devils will open up the 2019-20 season at
home on Saturday, October 5 at 7:05 p.m. against the Utica Comets.
The Afton Community Theater presents "Matilda the
Musical" this weekend. Erin Wehrli is directing the performances of
"Matilda" this weekend:
(Erin Wehrli 9-24-19)
"Matilda The Musical" will be performed Friday
& Saturday nights at 7:00 PM, with Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2:00
PM, at the Margery Secrest Theater at the Afton Central School. Tickets are available at
BrownpaperTickets.com.
Musical" this weekend. Erin Wehrli is directing the performances of
"Matilda" this weekend:
(Erin Wehrli 9-24-19)
"Matilda The Musical" will be performed Friday
& Saturday nights at 7:00 PM, with Saturday & Sunday Matinees at 2:00
PM, at the Margery Secrest Theater at the Afton Central School. Tickets are available at
BrownpaperTickets.com.
The 13th annual O’Connor
Hospital Invitational took place on September 18th at The College Golf Course
at Delhi, raising more than $40,000 to support hospital equipment and building
upgrades. Numerous area businesses
sponsored the event; those interested in sponsoring for next year can call the
Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network office at 547-4799 or email
sheila.lemaster@bassett.org.
The New York Mets Monday announced
the winners of the 2019 Sterling Awards, emblematic of the top minor league
performers in New York’s farm system. Three of the seven honorees spent at
least part of the season with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Mark Vientos was the Hitter of the Year; LHP
Kevin Smith was named Pitcher of the Year; Andrés Giménez was the Mets’
Defender of the Year; and Sam Haggerty was the system’s top baserunner. Haggerty
was a September call up to New York, he scored his first big league run September
6th against Philadelphia.
Hospital Invitational took place on September 18th at The College Golf Course
at Delhi, raising more than $40,000 to support hospital equipment and building
upgrades. Numerous area businesses
sponsored the event; those interested in sponsoring for next year can call the
Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network office at 547-4799 or email
sheila.lemaster@bassett.org.
The New York Mets Monday announced
the winners of the 2019 Sterling Awards, emblematic of the top minor league
performers in New York’s farm system. Three of the seven honorees spent at
least part of the season with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Mark Vientos was the Hitter of the Year; LHP
Kevin Smith was named Pitcher of the Year; Andrés Giménez was the Mets’
Defender of the Year; and Sam Haggerty was the system’s top baserunner. Haggerty
was a September call up to New York, he scored his first big league run September
6th against Philadelphia.
The State Labor Department
released local unemployment statistics for the month of August today. Locally, Chenango County had 3.9% unemployment;
Delaware County had 4.4% and Otsego County 3.8% unemployment in August.
The mural on the side of the Tepco building in Bainbridge
was dedicated Monday night. Kimberly
Moravcik was tasked with putting a Native American theme on the border of the
mural:
(Kimberly Moravcik 9-23-19)
Christopher Lloyd Wright of Afton was given the task to do
the middle part of the mural, to reflect more of the later day Bainbridge:
(Christopher Lloyd Wright 9-23-19)
The dedication was followed by refreshments at the
refurbished Wilsey Building.
released local unemployment statistics for the month of August today. Locally, Chenango County had 3.9% unemployment;
Delaware County had 4.4% and Otsego County 3.8% unemployment in August.
The mural on the side of the Tepco building in Bainbridge
was dedicated Monday night. Kimberly
Moravcik was tasked with putting a Native American theme on the border of the
mural:
(Kimberly Moravcik 9-23-19)
Christopher Lloyd Wright of Afton was given the task to do
the middle part of the mural, to reflect more of the later day Bainbridge:
(Christopher Lloyd Wright 9-23-19)
The dedication was followed by refreshments at the
refurbished Wilsey Building.
Tuesday's Chenango Memorial Women’s Health talk will focus
on Menopause at tonight’s meeting in Norwich.
Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White of UHS Women’s Health Center in Norwich &
Certified Nurse Midwife Tina Mann will be the featured speakers at the monthly
at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich, beginning at 6:00 PM. More information is available at 337-4239.
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on Menopause at tonight’s meeting in Norwich.
Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White of UHS Women’s Health Center in Norwich &
Certified Nurse Midwife Tina Mann will be the featured speakers at the monthly
at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich, beginning at 6:00 PM. More information is available at 337-4239.
WCDO News — Tuesday 7-16-19
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Oneonta Fire Department Officials reported that Friday's
Fire at the Mayrose Apartments started as a kitchen fire. The occupant of apartment 206 was taken to AO
Fox hospital for undisclosed injuries, one other pe4rson in a separate
apartment was displaced, The use of water to fight that fire led to a water
main break at around Chestnut Street, it was repaired by Friday night.
Fire at the Mayrose Apartments started as a kitchen fire. The occupant of apartment 206 was taken to AO
Fox hospital for undisclosed injuries, one other pe4rson in a separate
apartment was displaced, The use of water to fight that fire led to a water
main break at around Chestnut Street, it was repaired by Friday night.
State Police responded to the report of a pedestrian struck
by a car on County Route 11 in the town of Unadilla Saturday. 69 year old Susan Haney of Unadilla was
struck by a vehicle driven by 34 year old Nicole Wilber of Unadilla, who
stopped & called police. Haney was
airlifted to Upstate medical center in Syracuse with Head & leg injuries
& internal bleeding. The
investigation is continuing.
by a car on County Route 11 in the town of Unadilla Saturday. 69 year old Susan Haney of Unadilla was
struck by a vehicle driven by 34 year old Nicole Wilber of Unadilla, who
stopped & called police. Haney was
airlifted to Upstate medical center in Syracuse with Head & leg injuries
& internal bleeding. The
investigation is continuing.
Utica Police released more details about the Murder-Suicide
near the start of the Boilermaker race Sunday.
Police said that 17-year-old Bianca Devins of Utica was found dead, her
boyfriend 21 year old Brandon Clark was found by Police after he posted
pictures of Devin’s lifeless body on social media sites 4chan & Discord,
Discord followers alerted Police about the murder & Clark also alerted
Police. Clark was charged with
2nd-degree murder, after he was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to the
neck. The investigation is continuing.
near the start of the Boilermaker race Sunday.
Police said that 17-year-old Bianca Devins of Utica was found dead, her
boyfriend 21 year old Brandon Clark was found by Police after he posted
pictures of Devin’s lifeless body on social media sites 4chan & Discord,
Discord followers alerted Police about the murder & Clark also alerted
Police. Clark was charged with
2nd-degree murder, after he was treated for self-inflicted stab wounds to the
neck. The investigation is continuing.
Plans are in the works for Halos to purchase the former
Afton Great American Building, rent some space to entrepreneurs & setting
up an office for their non-profit organization.
Joyce Humphrey started Halos or "Help After Loss' following the drowning
death of her son in 1993, she described their services:
(Joyce Humphrey 7-16-19)
Humphrey said that they should have the closing on the
building in the coming weeks; more information about their services is available
at 639-4256 or 240-1550.
Afton Great American Building, rent some space to entrepreneurs & setting
up an office for their non-profit organization.
Joyce Humphrey started Halos or "Help After Loss' following the drowning
death of her son in 1993, she described their services:
(Joyce Humphrey 7-16-19)
Humphrey said that they should have the closing on the
building in the coming weeks; more information about their services is available
at 639-4256 or 240-1550.
The 3rd Annual Afton Sidewalk day will be held on Saturday
August 24th, organizers are hoping to get more artists & crafters to
exhibit their wares at this year’s event, spokesperson Amy Spooner explains:
(Amy Spooner 7-16-19)
More information can be found at
the Afton Sidewalk Day Facebook Page, or by calling Amy Spooner at 244-9366, or
Alexis Van Buren at Baristacrats at 743-2401.
Heather Franklin of Guilford was sentenced in Chenango
County Court to 7 to 11 years in state prison on Monday. Heather & her husband Ernest Franklin
plotted the murder of their 16-year-old adopted special needs son Jeffrey
before setting their house on fire in March 2017 to cover up his murder.
Heather Franklin pleaded guilty earlier this year to manslaughter, arson and
tampering with physical evidence.
August 24th, organizers are hoping to get more artists & crafters to
exhibit their wares at this year’s event, spokesperson Amy Spooner explains:
(Amy Spooner 7-16-19)
More information can be found at
the Afton Sidewalk Day Facebook Page, or by calling Amy Spooner at 244-9366, or
Alexis Van Buren at Baristacrats at 743-2401.
Heather Franklin of Guilford was sentenced in Chenango
County Court to 7 to 11 years in state prison on Monday. Heather & her husband Ernest Franklin
plotted the murder of their 16-year-old adopted special needs son Jeffrey
before setting their house on fire in March 2017 to cover up his murder.
Heather Franklin pleaded guilty earlier this year to manslaughter, arson and
tampering with physical evidence.
Broome County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen vehicle
from Sidney recently, in the parking lot of the Econo Lodge. The deputy observed a male attempting to
enter the passenger side, the officer detained the male for questioning and
moments later he fled on foot into the woods. The officer pursued the suspect
and after a brief struggle took him into custody. 40 year old Hayes Cutting of Bainbridge is
accused of stealing the car from the Village of Sidney on July 12th, he was
charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest &
Escape, he faces arraignment shortly.
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from Sidney recently, in the parking lot of the Econo Lodge. The deputy observed a male attempting to
enter the passenger side, the officer detained the male for questioning and
moments later he fled on foot into the woods. The officer pursued the suspect
and after a brief struggle took him into custody. 40 year old Hayes Cutting of Bainbridge is
accused of stealing the car from the Village of Sidney on July 12th, he was
charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest &
Escape, he faces arraignment shortly.