WCDO Radio News

CHENANGO COUNTY Health Department will hold a free rabies vaccine clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets Saturday, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM at the South New Berlin Fire Station, registration is required at 337-1673.

The Otsego County Health Department will host a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets today at the Hartwick Seminary Fire House this evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. More information about rabies is available by calling the Health at 607-547-4230.

The Otsego County Department of Health reports that a cat tested positive for rabies in the Village of Cherry Valley on October 24, 2023. This cat belonged to a feral cat colony on Montgomery Street in the Village of Cherry Valley. The chance of rabies in other cats in the colony is very high, anyone who may have had contact with the cats should call the Health Department at 607-547-4230

The Otsego County Health Department will have a Rabies Vaccination Clinic for Dog Cats & Ferrets at the Otego Fire Department today. The clinic will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, more information is available at 607-547-4230.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets TODAY from 5:30PM to 7:30PM, at DPW Garage 1 Village Street in Deposit. For questions or more information call 607-832-5200 or see our website www.delawarecountypublichealth.com

Delaware County Public Health has a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5PM-7PM, at the Stamford Fire Hall, more information is available at 607-832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

19th District Congressman Marc Molinaro announced $180,000 is being delivered to Margaretville Memorial Hospital to address the shortage of Emergency Medical Services personnel in Delaware County. The funding is available through the Department of Health and Human Services, Margaretville Memorial Hospital will expand EMS training opportunities through its partnership with Delaware County EMS and SUNY Cobleskill.

Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5PM-7PM, at Delhi Fire Hall, More information about rabies is available at 607-832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

Otsego County Department of Health will have a free rabies vaccination clinic today for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets today at the Neahwa Park Pavilion in Oneonta. The clinic runs from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, more information is available at 607-547-4230.

State Police arrested 65 year old Kenneth Powers & 28 year old Chelsea Gouse of Bedford Pennsylvania, for 22 counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals & failure to provide proper sustenance. Troopers went to an apartment in Richfield Springs on another matter on July 19th, and discovered 22 animals inside living in crowded and filthy conditions. 10 dogs, 10 cats & 2 rabbits were removed & surrendered to the Susquehanna SPCA and were treated for various medical conditions, Powers and Gouse were processed and were issued appearance tickets to Richfield Springs Village Court on August 15th.

A raccoon in the Town of Kortright has tested positive for rabies. This is the third animal in Delaware County to test positive for rabies in 2023. One person was exposed to the rabid raccoon and has begun Rabies Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. No domestic animals were exposed to the rabid raccoon. Public Health recommends that pet owners take advantage of any of the free remaining rabies clinics for cats, dogs, and ferrets in Delaware County.

Delaware County Public Health has a free rabies vacciantion clinic today at the Walton Town Highway Garage, for dogs, cats & Domesticated ferrets. The Clinic will run from 5:00 to 7:00 PM today.

Chenango County Health Department announced that a Rabies Clinic for dogs, cats & Ferrets will be held Saturday at the Oxford Academy High School Bus Garage. The Clinic will run from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, more information or registration is available at 607-337-1673.

Delaware County Public Health will have a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Walton Town Garage on State Highway 10. For more information, call 607-832-5200 or go to delawarecountypublichealth.com

The Otsego County Department Of Health will have a free rabies clinic today for dogs, cats & ferrets at the Edmeston Town Barn from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, more information is available at 607-547-4230.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 7-11-23

The Norwich Police Department is investigating a homicide. Around 6:30 pm. on Sunday, officers responded to 89 North Broad St. for a welfare check and missing person complaint. During an investigation, police found the body of 44-year-old Alisa Ann Martin in the residence. Norwich Police are working closely with the State Police and Chenango County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Norwich Police at 607-336-8477.

Chenango County Health Department announced a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs cats & ferrets today at the Bainbridge Town Garage from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, more information is available at 607-337-1673.

Delaware County Public Health will have a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today, at the Arkville Fire House. The clinic will run from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, For questions or more information call 607-832-5200 or go to delawarecountypublichealth.com.

Delaware County Public Health will have free Rabies Vaccination Clinics today for dogs, cats and ferrets from 5:30 to 7:30PM at the Franklin Fire Hall, and another at the Walton Town Highway Garage from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, more information is available at 607-832-5200 or at delawarecountypublichealth.com.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Arkville Fire Hall. More information is available at 607-832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:30PM-7:30PM, at Sidney Fire Hall. More information about rabies is available by calling 607-832-5200 or at delawarecountypublichealth.com

On Friday, State Police were at a property on County Road 29 in New Berlin, investigating another matter, when they discovered 61 dogs, 11 birds, and 3 cats, all of which were in questionable health, and many were being sold on Craiglist, according to Delaware Valley Human Society Director Erin Insinga, who responded to this New Berlin location, she said that people should either adopt animals at shelters & Humane Society or from licensed reputable breeders:

(Erin Insinga 5-4-23)

Insinga said that all of the animals from the New Berlin location, are being checked out by area veterinarians and the State Police announced that the investigation is ongoing.

The Chenango County Department of Public Health is offering a free rabies clinic for Chenango County pet owners on Saturday, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Guilford Highway Department, located at 223 Marble Road in Guilford. The clinic is for Dogs Cats & Domesticated Ferrets.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today, from 5:00 to 6:30PM at Colchester Town Garage on River Road in Downsville. More information is available at 607-832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com

CATS will make its return to the Broome County Forum stage March 1 & 2 at 7:30 PM. Tickets can be purchased at www.BroadwayInBinghamton.com or in person at the Arena Box Office.

The Susquehanna SPCA hosted an event last week in Oneonta, to meet with others in the field of animal care, to establish a program to deal with large numbers of feral cats in area communities. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News about the meeting and their course of action:

(Stacie Haynes 2-13-23)

Anyone who did not attend last Thursday's meeting, but would like to get involved can call the SPCA at 607-547-8111.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 23 year old Steven Osei of Binghamton for 3rd degree Grand Larceny & other related charges for allegedly getting cash by depositing fraudulent checks at an ATM. Osei was processed & issued an appearance ticket for Town of Dickinson Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 2-9-23

The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Community Cat Forum Today at 4:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market Street in Oneonta. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that the event is to address the issues of Feral cats in large numbers in many area communities:

(Stacie Haynes 2-9-23)

Haynes said that this event is free and open to the public.

The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will host a Community Cat Forum Thursday, beginning at 4:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts and Civic Center, 24 Market St., Oneonta. Susquehanna SPCA Executive Director Stacie Haynes told WCDO News that the event is to address the issues of Feral cats in large numbers in many area communities & how to deal with the issue:

(Stacie Haynes 2-6-23)

Haynes said that this event is free and open to the public.