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State Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney will again challenge incumbent Congressman Richard Hanna in a Republican primary in 2016, in the 22nd Congressional District. Tenney announced her decision to make another attempt at unseating Hanna, at a Broome County Press Conference, she lost the primary in 2014, Hanna went on to win re-election to a 3rd term, there was no Democratic opponent in the November 2014 election.

About 30 people have been arrested in an investigation into prostitution at the New York State Fair. The Onondaga County District Attorney's Office, & various Police agencies arrested 1 person for sex trafficking, 18 for prostitution & 9 for promoting prostitution. The investigation was a joint operation involving 25 officers from the State Police, Homeland Security, FBI, & local Police departments.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 21-year-old Joseph Gilhauley of Walton for DWI and driving with a blood alcohol content of .08% or greater. Deputies accuse Gilhauley of failing to stop for a stop sign Sunday in Walton, as well as failure to yield when making a left turn, he was released on traffic tickets returnable to Walton Village Court at a later date.

State Troopers arrested 20-year-old Christopher Nunez of Holbrook for reckless driving, unlawful fleeing a police officer and numerous other vehicle and traffic law violations, following a high-speed chase on I-81. Nunez is accused of traveling at over 100 mph on a motorcycle and then failing to stop, Nunez was later found driving his motorcycle in the City of Binghamton. Nunez was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond pending court action on September 29th.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 44-year-old Robert Dibble of Sidney, on a bench warrant issued from the Village of Sidney Court for failure to appear in court. While executing the warrant, Dibble physically resisted and was also charged with resisting arrest, he was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail.

Delaware county Public Health officials announced that there is 1 County resident that has been confirmed with Pertussis. Delaware County Public Health’s investigation is ongoing to identify possible exposures. Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that is spread through the air by cough; it usually begins with cold symptoms and cough, which becomes much worse over 1-2 weeks. Symptoms usually include “coughing fits”, followed by a whooping noise.

State Police arrested 20-year-old Cory Meadows of Oneonta for resisting arrest and disorderly conduct, after troopers responded to a report of a dispute on the roadway of State Route 7 in the Town of Milford. Responding troopers found Meadows walking alone on the roadway. Another motorist told them that they had seen her jump out of a moving vehicle during a dispute. Meadows refused to give her name or information and became disorderly to the troopers, she physically resisted as she was handcuffed. Meadows was arraigned and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $200 cash bail.

Tri Town Regional Hospital will host a Health fair this Saturday, with a variety of representatives on hand, spokesperson Amy Beveridge comments:

(Amy Beveridge 9-22-15)

The event will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM and will feature representatives from At Home care, the Pharmacy, a health insurance navigator as well as the Sidney Police department with their child-fingerprinting program.

State Police arrested 19 year old Stephen Counterman Jr., of Afton for assault and criminal possession of a weapon. The arrest occurred after troopers where advised of an assault that happened in the Town of Afton on September 19th, Counterman is accused of striking a 53 year old man in the back of the head with a tree branch, causing a laceration that required medical attention at Wilson Memorial Hospital. Counterman was arraigned in the Town of Afton Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 property bond. His felony hearing is later today.

The Binghamton's Job and Internship Fair will be held today at Binghamton University. The Fair will take place in the BU Events Center, from 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Car Seat Event today. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be at Delhi Campus Child Care Center at 1104 Arbor Hill Road Delhi, from 3PM-6PM, to check car seats and give instruction to parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and use. More details are available at 832-5200.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 32 year old Joshua Whaley of Pitcher on an active arrest warrant for 3rd degree Burglary, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing plus several other charges. Whaley was arrested & was found to possess methamphetamine & an illegal weapon; he was additional charged with Criminal Possession of a Control Substance and Criminal Possession of an Illegal Weapon. Whaley was arraigned & and is being held in the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5000 cash bail pending future court action.

State Police arrested 44-year-old Patrick Burton of Binghamton for aggravated cruelty to animals. Troopers responded to a Broome County 911 report of animal abuse in Conklin. Burton is accused of beating his girlfriend’s dog; Burton was arraigned in the Town of Conklin Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond.

The Chenango county historical society will unveil an agricultural education center in Norwich later this month, with the centerpiece being an 1800’s Oxford barn. Society Board of Directors President Joyce Zummo explains:

(Joyce Zummo 9-17-15)

The grand opening & ribbon cutting will be on September 26th from 11:00 to 4:00 PM at 45 Rexford Street in Norwich.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Town of Conklin for a report of a woman screaming and standing in the road. Deputies found a bloodied 19 year old woman crying in the road, she reported that she had been arguing with her boyfriend, 49 year old William Finnerty of Conklin, who drove at high rates of speed with her standing on the running boards, she jumped off as he allegedly accelerated. Finnerty was taken into custody without incident. & was charged with Reckless Endangerment 2nd Degree, he was arraigned & was remanded to Broome County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail. An Order of Protection was also issued on the victim’s behalf. This investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be pending.

State Police arrested 22-year-old Ryan MacPherson of Unadilla, for Menacing, Criminal Mischief, Resisting Arrest, Cruelty to an Animal, Harassment & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. This arrest occurred after troopers responded to an Otsego County 911 report of a dispute at a home on Lockwood Road in the Town of Unadilla. An investigation determined that during a physical dispute with his mother and sister, MacPherson assaulted them and the family pet dog, smashed items, & refused to comply with troopers, who shot MacPherson once with a Taser. MacPherson was arraigned at the Town of Unadilla Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $15,000 property bond.

Governor Cuomo today announced a brand new mobile app and updated website for the Great New York State Fair, which will allow users to purchase tickets online, create a custom schedule with reminders for events throughout the day, and features a GPS-enabled map that allows visitors to know where they are on the fairgrounds. The mobile app is available at nysfair.org/app & is available for free in the Apple and Google Play marketplaces.

the Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded to a truck vs. motorcycle accident on Sanitaria Springs Rd. in the Town of Colesville where a deputy responded and observed a motorcycle and its operator pinned underneath a Ford pick-up truck. The motorcycle operator was identified as Ralph Thorn of Johnson City, he was transported to Wilson Hospital. Investigators believe that the pick-up truck was operated by Matthew Briel of Kirkwood, he allegedly pulled out into the intersection after coming to a stop and did not see Thorn’s motorcycle, Thorn attempted to stop, lost control and went under Briel’s pick-up. Briel was ticketed for Failure to Yield the Right of Way at a Stop Sign.

The Otsego County Sheriff’s department arrested former New York Ranger NHL player Dale Purinton in Laurens, in connection with an assault case in Oneida County. Purinton was apprehended in Laurens, where he was reportedly staying with family members, he was turned over to Oneida deputies after a warrant was issued charging him with 1st degree burglary.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office, & Endicott Police located 15 year old Rebecca Shackelton, who had run away from a Broome County group home. Shackelton was located with a 16-year-old male acquaintance in Endicott Thursday, the 16-year-old male was found to have an active Family Court Warrant and both subjects were turned over to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. Broome County Sheriff’s Office Detectives transported both subjects to Broome Family Court where the 16-year-old male was turned over to the custody of the court. Shackelton was transported to the Village of Bainbridge where she was returned to her legal guardian. Police said that Shackelton was not endangered or harmed during the timeframe and was willingly in the company of the 16 year old acquaintance.

State Police arrested 30-year-old Nathan Tuttle of Deposit on 4 counts of Sexual Abuse and 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Tuttle is accused of having sexual contact with a 15 year old victim and sending the victim inappropriate pictures of himself. Tuttle was arraigned in the Village of Deposit Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond.

The Delaware county fair will have its biggest day on Saturday at the fairgrounds in Walton. Fair spokesman John Jackson explains:

(John Jackson Saturday)

Jackson said that they are hoping to break attendance records this year, because of the large line up of activities, good weather and Saturday nights line up with 4 acts at the grandstand.

The Chenango County fair was successful again this year in Norwich. Fair Spokesperson Mary Weidman comments:

(Mary Weidman 8-21-15)

The Chenango County fair was held August 11-16, at the fairgrounds in Norwich.

The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings to women 40 and older who are uninsured. The Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach will be available today from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Family Planning of Oneonta, 37 Dietz Street in Oneonta & at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton Saturday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office, State Police Warrant Task Force and the State Parole apprehended Justin Knapp at a residence on Route 369 in the Town of Fenton. Knapp had a parole warrant for dangerous drugs violations; additional charges will be filed regarding a “one-pot” methamphetamine Knapp allegedly cooked. Knapp attempted to break out a rear window to escape police, who had surrounded the house, he dove out of a glass bedroom window, and he was subdued with a Taser & was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility. Knapp was charged on the Parole warrant, police seized Methamphetamine materials, he was then charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine.

Former Broome County resident & escaped prisoner David Sweat appeared in court this morning for arraignment on 2counts of 1st degree escape and 1 count of promoting prison contraband. Sweat did not enter a plea in Clinton County Court in Plattsburgh, so the judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Sweat and Richard Matt escaped from the Clinton Correctional Facility, they were on the run for 22 days, Sweat was found June 28th where he was shot and wounded by a state trooper. Matt was shot and killed June 26th. Sweat has been transferred to another state facility, he is serving a life sentence for the murder of Broome County Sheriff's deputy Kevin Tarsia in 2002, and he faces court action again, on September 29th.

Friday promises to be a big day at the Delaware county Fair in Walton spokesman John Jackson comments:

(John Jackson Friday)

Jackson said that the fair will wrap up with the Parmalee, Jana Kramer led concert Saturday night at the grandstand

This Year’s Delaware County Fair Dairy Princesses Are Malorie Jordan & Sabra Warner of Franklin, they have been at the Delaware County Fair in Walton all week, to help promote the health benefits of 3 dairy servings per day. Jordan & Warner explain that 1 of their projects will be helping athletes refuel after this Saturday’s Fair 5K & 10 K running races:

(Jordan-Warner 8-20-15)

The full interview with Warner & Jordan will air tomorrow after the News at 10:00 AM on WCDO.

2 Deposit men have been arrested by the Delaware County Sheriff's Office on multiple felony drug sale charges following a 6 month investigation. Both men were indicted by a Delaware County Grand Jury and arrested on Arrest Warrants issued late Thursday afternoon by the Delaware County Court. 29 year old Clint Stevens of Deposit was arrested on a Sealed Indictment Warrant charging him with 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, prior to that he was arrested on several other charges, for allegedly selling Heroin in Deposit. On Friday morning, Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 34-year-old Todd Perrington of Deposit on a Sealed Indictment Warrant charging him with 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance; he was arrested at the Broome County Jail where he was being held on separate drug charges, for also allegedly selling heroin in Deposit. Stevens and Perrington were arraigned on the latest counts & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail pending future court appearances.

State Police at Sidney arrested 36-year-old Celia Daniels of Oneonta for Aggravated DWI with a child less than 15 years old and Endangering the Welfare of a Child plus several other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after a trooper responded to a Chenango County 911 report of an erratic driver who struck a guide rail on Interstate 88 in the Town of Bainbridge. Daniels is accused of being intoxicated while having her 4-year-old daughter as a passenger. Daniels was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Bainbridge on August 24th.

On Saturday afternoon at approximately 5:30pm, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24 year old James Fontana of Ardsley for 3 counts of reckless endangerment, felony driving while intoxicated, felony aggravated driving with a blood alcohol content of.18% or greater, felony aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, speed not reasonable and imprudent, and failure to stop for a stop sign. This arrest was a result of a UTV accident on Left Pines Brook in the Town of Walton. It is alleged that the defendant operated and subsequently crashed a UTV while in an intoxicated condition with three children inside the vehicle. Fontana was later arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2500 bail.

State Senator Jim Seward and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced legislation they sponsored, allowing Delaware County to enact a "bed tax" on hotel and motel room rentals, has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo. The bill follows a home rule request from the Delaware County Board of Supervisors; it allows Delaware County to impose a "bed tax" of up to 2% on hotel and motel room rentals. The estimated return of between $200,000 to $250,000 will be dedicated to promoting County's tourism. Governor Cuomo also signed into law a bill allowing Delaware County to maintain its local sales tax at 4%, which in 1% above the rate authorized in state law.

The Delaware County Fair will continue for day 2 tomorrow at the County Fair Grounds in Walton. Fair Spokesman John Jackson told WCDO News what is scheduled for Tuesday:

(John Jackson 8-17-15)

The Delaware County Fair runs through Saturday night, Jackson said that they hope to break attendance records at the fair this year.

AFTER A 5 YEAR INVESTIGATION, TWO BINGHAMTON MEN HAVE BEEN ARRESTED, INCLUDING ONE FOR ATTEMPTED MURDER. STATE POLICE ARRESTED 25 YEAR OLD TIMOTHY ELLIS AND 26 YEAR OLD DUSTIN BUCKLEY. BOTH ARE CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH A HOME INVASION BURGLARY THAT OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER OF 2010 IN THE TOWN OF BARKER, NEAR BUFFALO. TROOPERS SAY A 50 YEAR OLD WOMAN WAS ASSAULTED AND SEVERLY INJURED, SUFFERING BLINDNESS IN ONE EYE AND PARTIAL HEARING LOSS. ELLIS IS CHARGED WITH 2ND DEGREE ATTEMPTED MURDER AND FIRST DEGREE BURGALARY. BUCKLEY IS FACING A FIRST DEGREE BURGALARY CHARGE. BOTH MEN ARE BEING HELD IN THE BROOME COUNTY JAIL WITHOUT BAIL.

DELAWARE COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPUTIES, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE NEW YORK CITY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, ARRESTED A BROOKLYN MAN TUESDAY. 31 YEAR OLD DONULD RUDD WAS ARRESTED BY MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK CITY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT UPON HIS RELEASE FROM RIKERS ISLAND CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. RUDD WAS THEN TURNED OVER TO DELAWARE COUNTY DEPUTIES IN KINGSTON, NY AND ARRESTED AGAIN ON A WARRANT ISSUED BY DELAWARE COUNTY COURT IN NOVEMBER OF 2014 AFTER HE FAILED TO APPEAR FOR HIS COURT HEARING. A FORMER BINGHAMTON RESIDENT, RUDD OWES MORE THAN 12 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN RESTITUTION ASSOCIATED WITH 2010 CONVICTIONS FOR CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. RUDD IS BEING HELD IN THE DELAWARE COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY WITHOUT BAIL.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said she doesn't want to run for president or governor here in New York. Gillibrand has built a national profile in recent years, working on top-tier issues such as combating sexual assault in the military and allowing gay and lesbian soldiers to serve openly. Gillibrand would be a formidable Democrat should she enter the race for governor which is open once again in 2018. A strong campaign fundraiser, she would likely face competition for the Democratic nomination from Attorney General Eric Schneiderman should Gov. Andrew Cuomo not run for a third term.

18 year old Dayne Feehan didn’t know much about being a professional before this year. Now, he and a fellow Windsor High School student have received recognition for their management decision-making skills. Feehan and 17 year old Matthew Colosi competed June 29-July 2 in the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in Chicago. They placed in the top 15, roughly in the top 2 percent of competitive FBLA chapters, in the Management Decision Making Competition

A man who was caught driving drunk did not have a license, according to the Otsego County Sheriff's Office. 41 year old Zacharias Fuller of Schenevus, was arrested after a one-car accident on Race Street in the village of Schenevus. He was charged with DWI, as well as aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. He also faces several other misdemeanors and traffic violations. Fuller will appear in the Town of Maryland Court at a later date

An estimated 40,000 people are expected to attend the Chenango County Fair in Norwich. The fair runs until Sunday. This year, more than ever, fair-goers will get a lesson in agriculture, which is one of the cornerstones of the county. Read more at chenangocountyfair.homestead.com

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS REMINDS ELIGIBLE BLOOD DONORS OF A BLOOD DRIVE TO BE HELD AT THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN WALTON TODAY, FROM 11:30 AM TO 5:30 PM. DONORS OF ALL BLOOD TYPES - ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH TYPES A, B, AND O NEGATIVE ARE NEEDED. VISIT RED CROSS BLOOD.ORG OR CALL 1-800-RED-CROSS.

The Delaware County Fair will be held in Walton August 17th through the 22nd. Fair representative John Jackson told WCDO about their popular children’s day Wednesday August 19th:

(John Jackson Fairkids)

Last year near 80,000 thousand people attended the Delaware County Fair in Walton. The Chenango County Fair in Norwich is running today through Sunday. Tonight there will be live music with “American Pride” Statler Brothers tribute.

A Harpursville Man was charged with drug possession after being pulled over Tuesday evening for driving with a loud muffler. Broome County Sheriff's deputies said 25 year old David Saruaw had been acting nervous during the traffic stop on Upper Court Street in Kirkwood. He ultimately admitted having heroin in the car after being questioned. Deputies then seized 20 packets of heroin and Saruaw was charged with possession of a controlled substance. He will appear in Kirkwood Town Court at a later date

THE CHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT ARRESTED A NEW BERLIN MAN SUNDAY FOR AGGRAVATED DRIVING WHILE INTOXICATED. 46 YEAR OLD JEFFREY REYNOLDS WAS STOPPED FOR A MOVING VIOLATION IN THE VILLAGE OF NEW BERLIN AND WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT OF MORE THAN 3 TIMES THE LEGAL LIMIT. HE WILL APPEAR IN TOWN OF NEW BERLIN COURT AT A LATER DATE.

A TOWN OF SHERBURNE RESIDENT WAS ARRESTED LAST WEEK FOR A VARIETY OF CHARGES AFTER HE BROKE DOWN A DOOR TO A RESIDENCE AND ATTACKED A FAMILY MEMBER. 39 YEAR OLD JOHN BUSH WAS CHARGED WITH BURGLARY, CRIMINAL MISCHIEF, CRIMINAL OBSTRUCTION OF BREATHING AND HARASSMENT DURING A DOMESTIC DISPUTE. HE WAS ARRAIGNED IN TOWN OF SHERBURNE COURT AND REMANDED TO THE CHENANGO COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IN LIEU OF 25 HUNDRED DOLLARS BAIL. HE WILL APPEAR IN COURT AT A LATER DATE.

THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR WILL UNVEIL A NEW MEMORIAL DEDICATED TO THE MILITARY WORKING WAR DOGS ON ARMED FORCES DAY. AN IRAQ WAR VETERAN WILL TELL THE STORY OF HOW HIS SERVICE DOG SAVED HIS LIFE. ARMED FORCES DAY WILL ALSO INCLUDE MILITARY BANDS AND MILITARY VEHICLE DISPLAYS. THE WAR DOG MEMORIAL WILL BE UNVEILED AT 11AM ON SEPTEMBER 3RD DURING THE STATE FAIR.

New details on the Delaware County couple that were involved in a fatal crash on Sunday in Otego when the golf cart they were driving was struck by a freight train near County Route 48 in Otego. New York State Police are reporting that the golf cart hit the side of the locomotive around 2:54 PM on Sunday afternoon. State Police are still investigating the circumstances of the case – hoping to find out why the couple hit the side of the train. They are unsure at this time if perhaps the cart was unable to stop at the time of the accident. Troopers have reported that it does not initially appear that drugs or alcohol were a factor. Charles Turk, 57, of Bloomville was killed in the accident. His wife, 58 year old, Cynthia Turk had 2 broken femurs. She is in stable condition at this time and her injuries are not life threatening. The Turk’s dog was also killed in the accident. WCDO will have more updates as they become available.

The Broome County Special Investigation unit arrested 19-year old Jeana Dimeo of Binghamton yesterday after she was found with over 100 grams of crack cocaine. Officials executed a search warrant on Monday on Frederick Street in Binghamton where they found approximately 119 grams of power cocaine and crack cocaine along with packaging material. Dimeo was charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the 3rd degree – a felony. Also, 2 counts of criminally using drug paraphernalia – a misdemeanor.

Those who would like to vote in their party's primary election on September 10th, need to register in person to their county board of elections by this Friday August 14th, or by mail with a postmark no later than August 15th. Several Primaries will be held through the region on the 10th for a variety of positions, with the winners to be placed on the General Election Ballot in November.

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THE NYSEG “LIVE-LINE” DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE CHENANGO COUNTY FAIR HAVE BEEN MOVED TO TONIGHT AT 8:30PM AND TOMORROW AT 10:30AM AND 1PM. THESE ELECTRICAL SAFETY DEMONSTRATIONS HAVE BEEN A FAVORITE OF FAIRGOERS FOR MANY YEARS.

Former Broome County Executive & former State DMV Commissioner Barbara Fiala is the first to announce a possible run for the vacated 52nd state senate district seat. Fiala already received the endorsement from Governor Cuomo, for the seat vacated by the conviction on federal charges of Tom Libous this week, the conviction automatically removed Libous from the Senate seat that he occupied since 1988.

About 170 military uniformed personnel provided services to Chenango County area residents with the 10 day "Greater Chenango Cares" event The about 2500 people were provided with medical, dental, eye care & even veterinary services over the 10 day event held at the Norwich High School. He event provided military personnel with an opportunity to train in the event of a major emergency that they may have to respond to.

Local sales tax collection growth across New York State slowed to 1.6% in the first 6 months of 2015, compared to 3% growth last year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. County sales tax collections, increased only 0.5%, Locally, Chenango county had a 1.7% increase, while Delaware county had a 5.3% decrease, and Otsego had a 2.3% decrease in tax collections.

Delaware County Fair Organizers are looking to receive more entries for this year's Talent Show. Danny Hodges of the Delaware County Fair Committee explains:

(Danny Hodges 7-24-15)

Hodges said that the deadline to sign up for the Talent Show has been extended to August 7th, the Talent show will be held during the Delaware County Fair on Tuesday August 18th at 1:00 PM

The 129th annual Delaware county fair will be held in August at the Fairgrounds in Walton. John Jackson of the county fair board of directors’ comments:

(John Jackson 7-6-15)

The Delaware County Fair runs August 17th through the 22nd this year.

Broome County Sheriff's deputies arrested 20-year-old Mark Mackey of Windsor, for 3rd-degree burglary and 3rd-degree grand larceny. Mackey is accused of stealing a motorcycle; he was arraigned in Dickinson Town Court and sent to the Broome County jail.

State Senators Jim Seward & John Bonacic announced $40,000 in state grant funding for the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, The monies will be used for the purchase of a new police vehicle built specifically for use by the office’s K-9 drug and search rescue team. The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is home to K-9 Officer Ozzie and his human partner, Sergeant John Demeo. Ozzie is trained in drug detection and patrol duties and has played an instrumental role in assisting officers in contending with the office’s escalating number of drug cases.

State Police at Oneonta arrested 28-year-old Andrew Scheiner of Worcester Sunday, for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .22%. Scheiner was charged after Troopers responded to an Otsego County 911 report of a vehicle being driven the wrong way on Interstate 88 eastbound in the Town of Oneonta, just prior to their arrival Scheiner, struck the side of a bus at mile marker 59. No one was injured, the investigation determined that he was intoxicated and had a suspended driver license. Scheiner was arraigned at the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond. His next court date is on July 16th.

The Broome County Sheriff's department arrested 2 men in the Town of Lisle for manufacturing methamphetamines. Deputies arrested 28-year-old Anthony Scott of Lisle & 37 year old Marcus Vanvorce of Berkshire both are accused of possessing over the county decongestants & other materials used to manufacture math. Both are being held in Broome County Jail without bail.

The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four fiscal years, dropping from 15 in 2012 to only 6 this year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report also noted that the counties’ average tax levy increase has remained at or below 2 percent in each of the past four years. DiNapoli’s report revealed the property tax levy collected by the 57 counties outside of New York City increased 5.3%. 27 counties have exceeded the tax cap at least one time. Delaware County exceeded the cap in each of the 4 years and 5 counties exceeded the cap in 3 out of the 4 years.

State Senator Jim Seward today announced his opposition to plans to site a 2nd gas pipeline through portions of his district. Seward said that the proposal submitted by Tennessee Gas Pipeline should be rejected, as the area is already under FERC approval by the Constitution Pipeline, which is slated to will supply natural gas to Amphenol, the Village of Sidney, and other local interests. No such plan exists with the Tennessee Gas Pipeline proposal from Kinder Morgan. Seward also echoed a demand made by the Delaware County Board of Supervisors that, should the project be approved, a formal agreement be executed to ensure that all local costs attributable to pipeline construction, be paid for by Kinder Morgan.

Delaware County Fair officials announced that there will be the 2nd Delaware County Fair Queen crowned this year. Stacy Van Tyle is organizing the pageant:

(Stacy Van Tyle 6-30-15)

More information is available at 287-9228 or by email to Stacy_Dibble @ yahoo.com. The Delaware County fair will be August 17th through the 22nd.

The Otsego County sheriff's department reported that State Route 23 in West Oneonta was closed following an early-morning tractor-trailer accident. The tractor trailer was traveling east on state highway 23 when the driver failed to negotiate a curve, causing him to overturn the vehicle, hitting trees, guard rails & a telephone pole, & knocked down utility lines. A deputy’s vehicle also became entangled in the downed wires for about an hour. No injuries were reported, several electric outages were reported, & State highway 23 was closed from West Laurens to the intersection with state highway 205 in Oneonta to allow for NYSEG to put up new poles and wires.

Aaron Hicks and Jenna Johnson of Norwich were in serious condition at Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, following a fire at 28 Fair Street in Norwich Friday night. Firefighters responded to the fire at about 10:30 PM Friday, Hicks & Johnson were rescued through a window after being trapped by the fire on the 2nd floor, they were first taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, and they were then airlifted to Syracuse. The fire has been ruled as accidental, and appears to be electrical.

Governor Cuomo announced $3.3 million for re-entry task forces in 19 counties that coordinate and manage services for formerly incarcerated individuals to successfully transition back to their communities. The task forces are designed to reduce recidivism and enhance public safety by supporting community-based programs. The state Division of Criminal Justice Services administers the funding and works in partnership with the non-profit organizations that received the grants, in the Southern Tier, the Broome County Department of Mental Health will receive $101,760.

Friday, State Police CNET members executed a search warrant at 221 Oak Hill Ave, in the Endicott, they Seized 40 expended "one-pot" methamphetamine labs, 3 ounces of methamphetamine oil, paraphernalia for smoking methamphetamine, and a pill bottle with suspected methamphetamine residue. Police arrested 29 year old Matthew Morrissey of Endicott for Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine; he was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail / $2,000 property bond.

Norwich Firefighters responded to 28 Fair Street in Norwich Friday night at 10:30 PM Friday, they rescued a man and woman trapped on the 2nd floor through a window, they were taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital and then flown to Upstate Medical University. The names of the injured residents has not been released, the investigation is ongoing.

Governor Cuomo today announced additional details for funding of the 76West initiative, which includes a $10 million clean energy business competition and $10 million for business support services to the local clean energy market. The initiative is expected to launch this fall; it is designed to enable self-sustaining, clean energy markets to build a clean, resilient, and affordable energy system for New York. The winners will be in or move their operations in upstate counties, including Broome, Chenango, & Delaware counties.

State Troopers arrested 35-year-old Joshua Carey of Stamford, for Reckless Endangerment as well as numerous traffic violations. Police said that on Saturday afternoon, Troopers were assisting with traffic control at a boy-scouting event in Harpersfield, when they observed Carey drive by them in an unregistered Jeep Cherokee with switched plates. Troopers attempted to stop him but where unable to catch up. The vehicle was eventually located & troopers discovered that he fled on foot into the woods after he wrecked the Jeep & parked it. Carey was located and arrested Sunday he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,500 cash bail or $3,000.00 property bond.

New York State Fair officials today alerted fans of pop star Meghan Trainor to false advertising of online ticket sales for Trainor's concert at the Fair's Chevy Court stage. The concert, on September 3rd is free with admission to the Fair, yet in some cases, tickets are being sold online for more than $1,500 dollars. The problem began with the website meghantrainor-tour.com, which had a link that goes directly to TicketNetwork.com, their page shows a map of the seating areas at the Grandstand, giving the impression the show is at the Fair's paid concert venue and not at the free Chevy Court venue. Consumers wishing to make a complaint can access a free online form at the State Division of Consumer Protection at dos.ny.gov.

State Police CNET Team executed a search warrant at 9 Rutherford Street in the City of Binghamton, where they Seized 107 bags of heroin, 3 grams of loose heroin, oxycontin pills, marihuana, scales, packaging materials, a stolen loaded .22 caliber pistol, a stun gun and 2 sets of body armor. State Police arrested 20 year old Christopher Frederick of Binghamton, for various drug & weapons charges, also arrested was 19 year old Denise Shuler of Binghamton, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, both were arraigned & were remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

Hartwick College will host its first Local Trade Fair in the Anderson Center for the Arts Lobby today from 11:00 to 2:00. Hartwick spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 4-23-15)

More than 25 local businesses will sell and promote their products and services, from handmade crafts to food to outdoor equipment rentals, more information is available at 431-4998.

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is investigating a motorcycle accident that occurred Tuesday afternoon on State Highway 10, in the Town of Walton. 61 year old Kenneth Kokoszka of Walton was riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle on State Highway 10 when he lost control and left the roadway before overturning the motorcycle in the ditch. Kokoszka was airlifted to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City by LifeNet helicopter.

The Binghamton Senators have teamed up with Broome-Tioga Workforce New York to hold their first Annual Career Fair today from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Floyd Maines Broome County Arena. The first 500 people to present their resume at the Job Fair Information Table will receive a FREE TICKET to that night’s B-Sens game versus the Utica Comets at 7:05p.m. This free event is open to the public and is a great opportunity for both individuals in the area looking for employment as well as for local businesses to attract potential employees. Participating local companies include: Maines, Willow Run Foods, Mirabito Energy Products, Lourdes Hospital, Workforce New York and many more.

Broome County sheriff's department identified the deceased white male pulled from the Susquehanna River Monday as 21-year-old Ryan Bell of Groton. Bell was reported missing last year, his death is not considered suspicious but the investigation is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call the Broome County Sheriff's department at 778-2053.

The Chenango county health department announced a spring schedule for rabies clinics. The first clinic will be held on Wednesday April 22nd at the Guilford highway garage from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, a complete list is available at co.chenango.ny.us.

The Chenango county School Counselors Association us sponsoring its annual "Spring College Day on April 7th from 10:45 AM to 2:00 PM at the Norwich YMCA. Representatives from 40 colleges & The Armed forces will be present.   The event is free & open to the public.

The Prosecution has rested in the 3rd murder trial of Cal Harris in Schoharie County Court this morning. The defense is scheduled to call more witnesses to the stand, including Cal & Michelle Harris's daughter Jenna. Cal Harris has been convicted twice before for the September 2001 Murder of his estranged wife Michelle, & was twice granted new trials on appeal. The current trial has lasted 8 weeks so far.

The Binghamton Senators have teamed up with Broome-Tioga Workforce New York to hold their first Annual Career Fair Wednesday, April 15, from 11a.m. until 3p.m. The first 500 people to present their resume at the Job Fair Information Table will receive a FREE TICKET to that night’s B-Sens game versus the Utica Comets at 7:05p.m.   This free event is open to the public and is a great opportunity for both individuals in the area looking for employment as well as for local businesses to attract potential employees. Participating local companies include: Maines, Willow Run Foods, Mirabito Energy Products, Lourdes Hospital, Workforce New York and many more.

Otsego County Conservation Association launched a new website as part of its strategy to enhance communications and enable better access to resources for both its members and the public. The New website is organized into six main sections of information, OCCA’s website also includes links to the organization's You Tube channel, where original and shared PowerPoint presentations and videos are organized by topic, and to the OCCA Facebook page. The site can be accessed at occainfo.org.

Bidding has been opened up for a casino in the Southern Tier by the state Gaming Commission. The commission chose only 3 casino bids instead of 4 in December, bypassing the Southern Tier entirely, in favor of a casino to be placed in Seneca County, about 85 mile north of the region. Governor Cuomo requested that the commission re-open the bidding process for a southern tier casino; Tioga Downs in Nichols would be considered a front-runner for that southern tier casino.

State Police arrested 54-year-old Scott Wade of Binghamton in connection with 2 bank robberies that occurred on November 14, 2012 and November 28, 2012 at the First Niagara Bank, in Conklin. Wade has been indicted by a Broome County Grand Jury on 2 counts of 3rd degree Robbery; he was arraigned in Broome County Court & was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

The Upstate New York rock group Orleans will perform at the Chevy Court at the New York State Fair at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 28th. Officials said that former members of the Southern Rock Band Little Feat would join Orleans. Orleans was formed in Woodstock in 1972, and had major hits in the 70's with "Dance With Me," "Love Takes Time,” and "Still the One". The Fair has previously announced Chevy Court shows with Everclear & Rick Springfield on August 27th, The Oak Ridge Boys, September 1st & Meghan Trainor on September 3rd.