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WCDO News — Thursday 6-12-25
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-12-25
The Southern Tier Music Festival at the Sidney Municipal Airport is July 5th, with music all day long, with Headliner Uncle Kracker, Co-Organizer Teri Schunk told WCDO about the tickets situation for General Admission & VIP Tickets:
(Teri Schunk 6-12-25)
The show will feature Queen & AC/DC tribute bands, Alyssa Crosby & the 9-1-1 band in Addition to Uncle Kracker, more information is available at southerntiermusicfest.com
25 year old Carlos Santiago of Arkville appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday and pleaded guilty to 3rd Degree Grand Larceny. Prior to pleading guilty, Santiago admitted that he and 2 other individuals entered City of New York property by breaking through a locked gate and they stole a DEP owned woodchipper. Prior to his guilty plea, Santiago paid full restitution for the damage of the locked gate, the Court adjourned sentencing and placed Santiago on interim probation, his sentence will be determined based upon his performance on probation.
41 year old Brandon Empie of Unadilla pleaded guilty in the Town of Davenport Court Tuesday to 1 count of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs. On April 30, 2023, State Police were dispatched to State Highway 23 in the Town of Davenport for a disabled vehicle, 2 individuals were found to be unresponsive in the vehicle, Empie became responsive and failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, it was determined that he was impaired by drugs, he faces sentencing at a later date.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-12-25
Assemblyman Joe Angelino and State Senator Peter Oberacker sponsored legislation to honor New York State Trooper Jill Mattice, who was killed in a car crash on January 20th, 2010, on State Route 23 in the Town of Morris, when her vehicle sideswiped an oncoming tractor trailer. Mattice was the first female State trooper killed in the line of duty since the agency's inception in 1917. State Highway 23 east of the Village of Morris, could soon be known as the Trooper Jill E. Mattice Memorial Highway. The legislation passed both houses of the Legislature & was sent to Governor Hochul for approval.
Officials with the Utica Boilermaker race announced that the annual event, set for July 13 this year, is completely filled up for the 15K race & there will be no more available slots to sign up for, however, people can sign up for the wait list, in case some runners drop out before the race day, Runners can also sign up for the 5K race instead. The annual 15K race is one of the most famous races in the country. More information is available at boilermaker.com.
The demolition of the IBM Old Building Group in Endicott should be completed shortly, as Gorick Construction has been tearing down condemned building along McKinley Avenue. After the structures have been leveled, the rubble will be removed, and there will be some preparation of the site for potential future development, The IBM buildings have been condemned for 20 years. The cost of the demolition was about $8 Million dollars, paid for by the State & Broome County’s ARPA funds.
The Afton Central School District announced that they have canceled classes & all after school activities today, following the continuing issue with water quality. Afton students were sent home early yesterday, following the issue with water quality in Afton.
The Southern Tier Music Festival at the Sidney Municipal Airport is July 5th, with music all day long, with Headliner Uncle Kracker, Co-Organizer Teri Schunk told WCDO about the tickets situation for General Admission & VIP Tickets:
(Teri Schunk 6-12-25)
The show will feature Queen & AC/DC tribute bands, Alyssa Crosby & the 9-1-1 band in Addition to Uncle Kracker, more information is available at southerntiermusicfest.com
25 year old Carlos Santiago of Arkville appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday and pleaded guilty to 3rd Degree Grand Larceny. Prior to pleading guilty, Santiago admitted that he and 2 other individuals entered City of New York property by breaking through a locked gate and they stole a DEP owned woodchipper. Prior to his guilty plea, Santiago paid full restitution for the damage of the locked gate, the Court adjourned sentencing and placed Santiago on interim probation, his sentence will be determined based upon his performance on probation.
41 year old Brandon Empie of Unadilla pleaded guilty in the Town of Davenport Court Tuesday to 1 count of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs. On April 30, 2023, State Police were dispatched to State Highway 23 in the Town of Davenport for a disabled vehicle, 2 individuals were found to be unresponsive in the vehicle, Empie became responsive and failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, it was determined that he was impaired by drugs, he faces sentencing at a later date.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-12-25
Assemblyman Joe Angelino and State Senator Peter Oberacker sponsored legislation to honor New York State Trooper Jill Mattice, who was killed in a car crash on January 20th, 2010, on State Route 23 in the Town of Morris, when her vehicle sideswiped an oncoming tractor trailer. Mattice was the first female State trooper killed in the line of duty since the agency's inception in 1917. State Highway 23 east of the Village of Morris, could soon be known as the Trooper Jill E. Mattice Memorial Highway. The legislation passed both houses of the Legislature & was sent to Governor Hochul for approval.
Officials with the Utica Boilermaker race announced that the annual event, set for July 13 this year, is completely filled up for the 15K race & there will be no more available slots to sign up for, however, people can sign up for the wait list, in case some runners drop out before the race day, Runners can also sign up for the 5K race instead. The annual 15K race is one of the most famous races in the country. More information is available at boilermaker.com.
The demolition of the IBM Old Building Group in Endicott should be completed shortly, as Gorick Construction has been tearing down condemned building along McKinley Avenue. After the structures have been leveled, the rubble will be removed, and there will be some preparation of the site for potential future development, The IBM buildings have been condemned for 20 years. The cost of the demolition was about $8 Million dollars, paid for by the State & Broome County’s ARPA funds.
The Afton Central School District announced that they have canceled classes & all after school activities today, following the continuing issue with water quality. Afton students were sent home early yesterday, following the issue with water quality in Afton.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 10-9-13
Otsego county sheriffs Deputies arrested 29-year-old Brandon Empie of Milford for allegedly threatening to kill Otsego county judge John Lambert & burn his house down. The sheriff’s department Criminal Investigation Division investigated and consulted with the district attorney's office, Empie was arrested Tuesday on charges of making a terrorist threat, he was arraigned in Town of Milford court & he was remanded to the Otsego county Jail on $10,000 bail.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 22-year-old Brandon Cole of Sidney on a number of charges early this morning. Deputies observed Cole driving Bevier Street at a high rate of speed, running a red light, and eventually he struck a guide rail in the parking lot of the Expressmart on Old Front Street. Cole was charged with Aggravated DWI, with BAC .18% or greater, Unreasonable and imprudent speed, Failure to maintain lane, Open container in a motor vehicle, as well as other charges, he will appear in the town of Dickinson court at a later date.
Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 Madison County residents on a variety of charges Monday in Sherburne. 20-year-old Trever Scheckler of Hamilton was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Speeding, Improper Passing, and Reckless Driving. Also charged was Scheckler’s passenger, 20-year-old Cody Smith, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Both will appear in Sherburne town court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo today announced that $1.2 million in job training grants is still available to businesses that hire long-term unemployed New Yorkers. The campaign helps individuals who have been out of work for 26 weeks or longer, by connecting them to available regional jobs. 600 businesses have taken advantage of about $8.2 million in training incentives & have hired more than 1,200 individuals. More information is available at governor.ny.gov.
The Sidney Central Schools announced the start of their after school enrichment program on October 22nd. The model for this program is similar to the model used for the summer camps. Programs such as Robotics, Math & Music, Guitar Lessons, Zumba, and many others, for students in grades 1through 8. The programs will run in 5-week increments and change each session, hours are from 2:55 to 4:10 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. More information is available at the Sidney Elementary School at 561-7701.
Fundraising efforts are underway for former tri-town area resident William Hurtubise, who traveled to India for work from Texas, he forgot to check his bag before leaving the states, and carried 8 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition into India. Hurtibise was arrested on September 18th and taken into custody; family & friends in the area are trying to raise funds in the amount of $75,000 for legal expenses in order to obtain his release. Details & fundraising can be found online at giveforward.com.
State Police arrested 34-year-old Megan Holbrook of Laurens for driving while intoxicated. The arrest followed an investigation of an accident on Wilber Lake Road in Oneonta, Holbrook was issued tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta court on November 5th.
A reward is being offered by a private citizen, after a number of signs promoting town of Sidney Democratic candidates were vandalized recently. Ray Lewis of Sidney Center said that he is putting up a $1,000 reward:
(Ray Lewis 10-9-13)
Lewis said that if anyone finds any other vandalized signs, they should contact their local law enforcement.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 22-year-old Brandon Cole of Sidney on a number of charges early this morning. Deputies observed Cole driving Bevier Street at a high rate of speed, running a red light, and eventually he struck a guide rail in the parking lot of the Expressmart on Old Front Street. Cole was charged with Aggravated DWI, with BAC .18% or greater, Unreasonable and imprudent speed, Failure to maintain lane, Open container in a motor vehicle, as well as other charges, he will appear in the town of Dickinson court at a later date.
Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested 2 Madison County residents on a variety of charges Monday in Sherburne. 20-year-old Trever Scheckler of Hamilton was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Speeding, Improper Passing, and Reckless Driving. Also charged was Scheckler’s passenger, 20-year-old Cody Smith, for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Both will appear in Sherburne town court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo today announced that $1.2 million in job training grants is still available to businesses that hire long-term unemployed New Yorkers. The campaign helps individuals who have been out of work for 26 weeks or longer, by connecting them to available regional jobs. 600 businesses have taken advantage of about $8.2 million in training incentives & have hired more than 1,200 individuals. More information is available at governor.ny.gov.
The Sidney Central Schools announced the start of their after school enrichment program on October 22nd. The model for this program is similar to the model used for the summer camps. Programs such as Robotics, Math & Music, Guitar Lessons, Zumba, and many others, for students in grades 1through 8. The programs will run in 5-week increments and change each session, hours are from 2:55 to 4:10 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. More information is available at the Sidney Elementary School at 561-7701.
Fundraising efforts are underway for former tri-town area resident William Hurtubise, who traveled to India for work from Texas, he forgot to check his bag before leaving the states, and carried 8 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition into India. Hurtibise was arrested on September 18th and taken into custody; family & friends in the area are trying to raise funds in the amount of $75,000 for legal expenses in order to obtain his release. Details & fundraising can be found online at giveforward.com.
State Police arrested 34-year-old Megan Holbrook of Laurens for driving while intoxicated. The arrest followed an investigation of an accident on Wilber Lake Road in Oneonta, Holbrook was issued tickets returnable to the town of Oneonta court on November 5th.
A reward is being offered by a private citizen, after a number of signs promoting town of Sidney Democratic candidates were vandalized recently. Ray Lewis of Sidney Center said that he is putting up a $1,000 reward:
(Ray Lewis 10-9-13)
Lewis said that if anyone finds any other vandalized signs, they should contact their local law enforcement.