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WCDO News — Tuesday 11-23-21
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-23-21
Chenango County Public Health confirmed 4 more COVID-19 attributed deaths in the county from COVID 19, bringing their total number of deaths to 91 spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 11-23-21)
Chenango County continues to have COVID 19 numbers as high, or higher than the numbers they were getting in January of this year, there are 238 active cases, 1/3 of which are fully vaccinated, 5 are hospitalized and 582 are quarantined.
Bassett Healthcare Network announced that they are now offering COVID-19 vaccines to everyone aged 5 and older. Vaccines are available for children ages 5 to 11 in pediatric clinics and school-based health centers across the region, parents should make an appointment by calling the child’s practitioner. Future Vaccine clinics will be posted soon at bassett.org or on the Bassett Healthcare Network Facebook page.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that over $81 million has been awarded to support 97 priority projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Locally, in the Southern Tier, Buckingham Manufacturing will be able to purchase New equipment, The Delaware County IDA will expand the existing Andes food hub, “Catskills Harvest,” to include an advanced geothermal and solar powered carbon-neutral greenhouse & also for the Delhi Industrial Wastewater Pipeline to address environmental concerns , and Finback Brewery will re-develop a 320-acre farm in the Town of Walton into a brewery, taproom, orchard, and modern bed & breakfast.
The State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for October, the State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 7.1% in September to 6.9% in October 2021. Locally, Chenango County had 3.7% unemployment, Delaware & Otsego Counties both had 3.9% unemployment in October.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her bipartisan More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act today.
(Gillibrand 11-23-21)
In the first year of the pandemic, WIC providers reported a 2.5% increase in WIC participation, and more than 360,000 low-income New Yorkers continue relying on this social safety net to feed themselves and their families. To keep up with the growing need, Gillibrand’s bill would codify 2 waivers granted through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that simplified user access to WIC benefits by offering remote services, and it would also invest $60 million to modernize the critical safety net program.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-23-21
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 more COVID deaths, bringing their total up to 74 during this pandemic. Delaware County had 70 more positive cases of COVID 19 during the latest reporting period of Saturday through Monday, there are now 265 active cases, 12 hospitalized & 366 quarantined. 53.2% of the total Delaware County population are vaccinated while 73% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, 32% of the cases are in public schools among students & staff.
The Windsor Central School District will hold a special vote on two propositions today; the 1st is a $27.5-million-dollar Capital Improvement Project with 85% state aid & capital reserves covering the costs. The 2nd proposition is for the purchase of three 66-passenger buses at a cost not to exceed $390,000 dollars, the new buses would replace old busses with high mileage, and State aid would cover 90% of the cost with the rest coming from the district's annual budget. More information is available at windsor-csd.org
The Guilford Town Board will hold a Special ZOOM meeting at 6:30 PM tonight, to review the December 13th Special Election resolution for the local Cannabis Opt Out Law, Election day Ballot Instructions & the ballot. ZOOM instruction can be found on the town of Guilford Website.
The Laurens Central School District announced that they will be all remote learning today, due to a number of students & staff suffering from COVID 19.
Chenango County Public Health confirmed 4 more COVID-19 attributed deaths in the county from COVID 19, bringing their total number of deaths to 91 spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 11-23-21)
Chenango County continues to have COVID 19 numbers as high, or higher than the numbers they were getting in January of this year, there are 238 active cases, 1/3 of which are fully vaccinated, 5 are hospitalized and 582 are quarantined.
Bassett Healthcare Network announced that they are now offering COVID-19 vaccines to everyone aged 5 and older. Vaccines are available for children ages 5 to 11 in pediatric clinics and school-based health centers across the region, parents should make an appointment by calling the child’s practitioner. Future Vaccine clinics will be posted soon at bassett.org or on the Bassett Healthcare Network Facebook page.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that over $81 million has been awarded to support 97 priority projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Locally, in the Southern Tier, Buckingham Manufacturing will be able to purchase New equipment, The Delaware County IDA will expand the existing Andes food hub, “Catskills Harvest,” to include an advanced geothermal and solar powered carbon-neutral greenhouse & also for the Delhi Industrial Wastewater Pipeline to address environmental concerns , and Finback Brewery will re-develop a 320-acre farm in the Town of Walton into a brewery, taproom, orchard, and modern bed & breakfast.
The State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for October, the State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 7.1% in September to 6.9% in October 2021. Locally, Chenango County had 3.7% unemployment, Delaware & Otsego Counties both had 3.9% unemployment in October.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced her bipartisan More Options to Develop and Enhance Remote Nutrition in WIC Act today.
(Gillibrand 11-23-21)
In the first year of the pandemic, WIC providers reported a 2.5% increase in WIC participation, and more than 360,000 low-income New Yorkers continue relying on this social safety net to feed themselves and their families. To keep up with the growing need, Gillibrand’s bill would codify 2 waivers granted through the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that simplified user access to WIC benefits by offering remote services, and it would also invest $60 million to modernize the critical safety net program.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-23-21
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 more COVID deaths, bringing their total up to 74 during this pandemic. Delaware County had 70 more positive cases of COVID 19 during the latest reporting period of Saturday through Monday, there are now 265 active cases, 12 hospitalized & 366 quarantined. 53.2% of the total Delaware County population are vaccinated while 73% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, 32% of the cases are in public schools among students & staff.
The Windsor Central School District will hold a special vote on two propositions today; the 1st is a $27.5-million-dollar Capital Improvement Project with 85% state aid & capital reserves covering the costs. The 2nd proposition is for the purchase of three 66-passenger buses at a cost not to exceed $390,000 dollars, the new buses would replace old busses with high mileage, and State aid would cover 90% of the cost with the rest coming from the district's annual budget. More information is available at windsor-csd.org
The Guilford Town Board will hold a Special ZOOM meeting at 6:30 PM tonight, to review the December 13th Special Election resolution for the local Cannabis Opt Out Law, Election day Ballot Instructions & the ballot. ZOOM instruction can be found on the town of Guilford Website.
The Laurens Central School District announced that they will be all remote learning today, due to a number of students & staff suffering from COVID 19.
WCDO News — Tuesday 10-13-20
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-13-20
The Broome County Health Department reported 82 new cases of COVID 19; they are up to 2468 positive cases of COVID 19. They report 83 deaths, 1752 recoveries & they are monitoring 3747 people.
Chenango County Health Department reported that they have had 10 news positive cases of COVID 19 since last week; they are up to 277 cases, with 17 active cases, 1 hospitalization & 168 active quarantines. They report 7 deaths, 242 recoveries and over 32,000 tests have been performed.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is proceeding quickly with confirmation hearings on Judge Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said that Judge Coney-Barret’s appointment increases the threat of repealing health care for millions of Americans and the future of the Affordable Care Act, & would hurt many New Yorkers:
(Gillibrand 10-13-20)
Senator Gillibrand said that instead of rushing to fill the seat on the Supreme Court, the Senate should be rushing another stimulus bill to Americans & small businesses to help recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi today announced 2 grants in New York’s 22nd district, totaling nearly $1 million. The funds come from the United States Department of Agriculture as part of their Rural Development grant program. The Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES was awarded $683,692 to help provide access to Science Technology Engineering and Math courses for high school students preparing for college or to enter the workforce. The Southern Tier Health Care System was awarded $218,557 to help fund education and training for opioid and substance abuse services in rural New York.
The city of Oneonta’s Former city manager George Korthauer left that position earlier this year, the Oneonta Common Council has yet to fill that position. The Council met Monday to discuss whether they will keep the position as is, or change the title to a city administrator, with slightly different tasks. The council made no decisions Monday & will address the topic again at a meeting next Monday.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-13-20
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 new positive COVID 19 cases Monday. They are up to 135 cases, 9 people are recovering at home, 94 people are quarantined, 8 have died & 118 have recovered.
The Town of New Berlin will hold a Public Hearing today, regarding the town budget crunch. The hearing will begin at 5:45 at the Town Hall; the board may even consider disbanding the town Police Department to save $180,000 in costs.
55 year old George Knarich of New Lisbon was arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff's Department for allegedly organized the New York Harvest Festival and Freedom Fair in Otsego County over the weekend after the Otsego County Health Department issued a cease and desist order to stop the event. Knarich is accused of violating Governor Cuomo’s executive orders banning mass gatherings, and is facing trespassing and criminal nuisance charges, he was taken into custody and is being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending court action, the investigation is ongoing, and another arrest is pending.
The Broome County Health Department reported 82 new cases of COVID 19; they are up to 2468 positive cases of COVID 19. They report 83 deaths, 1752 recoveries & they are monitoring 3747 people.
Chenango County Health Department reported that they have had 10 news positive cases of COVID 19 since last week; they are up to 277 cases, with 17 active cases, 1 hospitalization & 168 active quarantines. They report 7 deaths, 242 recoveries and over 32,000 tests have been performed.
The Senate Judiciary Committee is proceeding quickly with confirmation hearings on Judge Amy Coney Barrett, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said that Judge Coney-Barret’s appointment increases the threat of repealing health care for millions of Americans and the future of the Affordable Care Act, & would hurt many New Yorkers:
(Gillibrand 10-13-20)
Senator Gillibrand said that instead of rushing to fill the seat on the Supreme Court, the Senate should be rushing another stimulus bill to Americans & small businesses to help recover from the COVID-19 crisis.
Congressman Anthony Brindisi today announced 2 grants in New York’s 22nd district, totaling nearly $1 million. The funds come from the United States Department of Agriculture as part of their Rural Development grant program. The Otsego Northern Catskills BOCES was awarded $683,692 to help provide access to Science Technology Engineering and Math courses for high school students preparing for college or to enter the workforce. The Southern Tier Health Care System was awarded $218,557 to help fund education and training for opioid and substance abuse services in rural New York.
The city of Oneonta’s Former city manager George Korthauer left that position earlier this year, the Oneonta Common Council has yet to fill that position. The Council met Monday to discuss whether they will keep the position as is, or change the title to a city administrator, with slightly different tasks. The council made no decisions Monday & will address the topic again at a meeting next Monday.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-13-20
Delaware County Public Health reported 3 new positive COVID 19 cases Monday. They are up to 135 cases, 9 people are recovering at home, 94 people are quarantined, 8 have died & 118 have recovered.
The Town of New Berlin will hold a Public Hearing today, regarding the town budget crunch. The hearing will begin at 5:45 at the Town Hall; the board may even consider disbanding the town Police Department to save $180,000 in costs.
55 year old George Knarich of New Lisbon was arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff's Department for allegedly organized the New York Harvest Festival and Freedom Fair in Otsego County over the weekend after the Otsego County Health Department issued a cease and desist order to stop the event. Knarich is accused of violating Governor Cuomo’s executive orders banning mass gatherings, and is facing trespassing and criminal nuisance charges, he was taken into custody and is being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending court action, the investigation is ongoing, and another arrest is pending.
WCDO News — Friday 10-11-19
State Police are investigating a
death at a suspicious Fire in Worcester. Troopers were dispatched shortly
before 9:00 p.m. last night, to a fire in the town of Worcester, Police located
a deceased subject inside the residence, the investigation is on-going and more
details will be released later today.
Daniel Butash of Endicott was
sentenced in Broome County Court this morning, following a guilty plea for
aggravated vehicular Assault. Butash was
arrested after he was driving the wrong way on State Route 17 & crashed
into the patrol vehicle driven by Deputy Kristy Botsford in February, he will
serve 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison.
Restorations are continuing at
Damaschke Field in Oneonta, as the Grandstand demolition is underway this
week. The project is expected to be
completed over the next Several Months, new concrete will be poured soon, &
new seats are expected to be installed by next May, box seats & The dugouts are being
rebuilt, all the work is expected to be completed by the May 15th start of the
Oneonta Outlaws baseball season.
Former WCDO personality Wayne Robert
King has passed away at the age of 62.
King had the 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM shift from the mid 80's to the late
90’s; he had been operating the Country Motel on State Route 7 in recent
years. Funeral arrangements are being
handled by CH Landers Funeral Home.
The Annual "Taste
of the Catskills" will be held at Maple Shade farms in the town of Delhi
Saturday & Sunday. More than 100
vendors are participating, various entertainment & games are scheduled, and
more information is available at taste of the catskill.com.
State Police are asking the public’s
help to locate 44 year old Jesse Donlin, who has been missing since early
September. Donlin was last seen in the
Oxford area and has not been heard from since.
He is described as a white male, 5’7” feet tall, approximately 165
pounds, with light brown shoulder length hair and brown eyes. Donlin has ties to Sidney, Unadilla, Morris,
Afton as well as Binghamton, Utica & the Capital District. Anyone with information about Donlin’s
whereabouts should call State Police at 561-7400.
The 3rd annual Sidney Warriors 5K
Walk/Run fundraiser will be held on Sunday, with 60% going to the Ronald
McDonald House, and 20% each going to the Sidney Joshua House, and the Sidney
Food Bank. That will be followed by the
Catholic Charities Annual Color Run, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 10-11-19)
Registration and other information
are available at local races.com.
Social Security announced that
millions of retirees will get a 1.6% cost of living increase in 2020, which
amounts to about $24 a month for the average retired worker. The Cost of Living Increase affects about 1
in 5 households, or about 70 million Social Security Recipients, Disable
Veterans & federal retirees.
The 33rd Annual Sacred Heart Church
Harvest festival begins today, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, & again on Saturday
from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Church is
located at 15 Liberty Street in Sidney, WCDO Will be broadcasting live this
afternoon & again tomorrow morning
death at a suspicious Fire in Worcester. Troopers were dispatched shortly
before 9:00 p.m. last night, to a fire in the town of Worcester, Police located
a deceased subject inside the residence, the investigation is on-going and more
details will be released later today.
Daniel Butash of Endicott was
sentenced in Broome County Court this morning, following a guilty plea for
aggravated vehicular Assault. Butash was
arrested after he was driving the wrong way on State Route 17 & crashed
into the patrol vehicle driven by Deputy Kristy Botsford in February, he will
serve 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison.
Restorations are continuing at
Damaschke Field in Oneonta, as the Grandstand demolition is underway this
week. The project is expected to be
completed over the next Several Months, new concrete will be poured soon, &
new seats are expected to be installed by next May, box seats & The dugouts are being
rebuilt, all the work is expected to be completed by the May 15th start of the
Oneonta Outlaws baseball season.
Former WCDO personality Wayne Robert
King has passed away at the age of 62.
King had the 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM shift from the mid 80's to the late
90’s; he had been operating the Country Motel on State Route 7 in recent
years. Funeral arrangements are being
handled by CH Landers Funeral Home.
The Annual "Taste
of the Catskills" will be held at Maple Shade farms in the town of Delhi
Saturday & Sunday. More than 100
vendors are participating, various entertainment & games are scheduled, and
more information is available at taste of the catskill.com.
State Police are asking the public’s
help to locate 44 year old Jesse Donlin, who has been missing since early
September. Donlin was last seen in the
Oxford area and has not been heard from since.
He is described as a white male, 5’7” feet tall, approximately 165
pounds, with light brown shoulder length hair and brown eyes. Donlin has ties to Sidney, Unadilla, Morris,
Afton as well as Binghamton, Utica & the Capital District. Anyone with information about Donlin’s
whereabouts should call State Police at 561-7400.
The 3rd annual Sidney Warriors 5K
Walk/Run fundraiser will be held on Sunday, with 60% going to the Ronald
McDonald House, and 20% each going to the Sidney Joshua House, and the Sidney
Food Bank. That will be followed by the
Catholic Charities Annual Color Run, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 10-11-19)
Registration and other information
are available at local races.com.
Social Security announced that
millions of retirees will get a 1.6% cost of living increase in 2020, which
amounts to about $24 a month for the average retired worker. The Cost of Living Increase affects about 1
in 5 households, or about 70 million Social Security Recipients, Disable
Veterans & federal retirees.
The 33rd Annual Sacred Heart Church
Harvest festival begins today, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, & again on Saturday
from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The Church is
located at 15 Liberty Street in Sidney, WCDO Will be broadcasting live this
afternoon & again tomorrow morning
WCDO News — Thursday 6-14-18
Former Bassett Hospital Nurse Anderson Lee has been indicted on 6 counts of unlawful surveillance, for allegedly placing a camera in a staff only area of Bassett , Lee was released after posting bail & will face arraignment on the grand jury charges shortly.
State police arrested Charles Walsh of Sidney on charges of assault, criminal nuisance & unlawful possession of a firearm, & criminal possession of marijuana following an investigation into a domestic dispute in the village of Sidney. Walsh is accused of striking a person & burning a telephone cord to prevent that victim from calling police. Walsh was arraigned & remanded to the Delaware county jail on $5,000 cash bail pending future court action.
State Police arrested 57 year old David Bailey of Sidney on charges of sexual abuse, & endangering the welfare of a child. Bailey is accused of inappropriately touching a child, and sending inappropriate messages to the same child on social media, he was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond pending future court action.
17 year old Michael Stimpson of Laurens was indicted by an Otsego County Grand Jury on 4 counts of 1st degree sexual abuse. Stimpson is accused of inappropriately touching a child under the age of 11; he faces arraignment on the charges shortly.
The Annual Unadilla Flag Day Parade will be held this evening, organizer Dave Welch explains:
(Dave Welch 6-14-18)
Welch said that this year will be the 67th Unadilla Flag Day Parade.
The 129th Afton Fair will be held next month at the fairgrounds, organizer Rhonda Barriger explains:
(Rhonda Barriger 6-14-18)
This Year's Afton Fair will run from July 6th through the 8th.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has a 51-44% favorability rating among likely general election voters, according to the latest Sienna Poll. Cuomo leads Republican Marcus Molinaro by a 56-37%, Among Democrats, Cuomo leads Cynthia Nixon 61-26%. Nixon leads Molinaro by a 46-35% margin.
NYSEG is reporting several outages following last night's storm. over 1400 were without power in the town of Guilford, about 330 in the town of New Berlin, & about 345 in the town of Butternuts & Unadilla. Crews are working to restore the power as quickly as possible.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their 2018 Business Awards today at 5:30 pm at Delaware County FoodWorks+, in Andes. This year's Business of the Year is the Delaware County Broadband Initiative, which is collaboration by Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Delhi Telephone & Margaretville Telephone Company. The New Business of the Year is Catskills Regional Harvest, the Tourism Award goes to Delaware and Ulster Railroad & Business Advocate of the Year is JIM DOIG President, SFCU. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
The state Department of Health paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to an audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. About $70.6 million of the premiums were paid to MCOs that were related through some form of ownership to the 3rd-party insurer. DiNapoli recommended DOH: Improve monitoring efforts to prevent and recover the premiums; Implement controls to remove those recipients with 3rd-party health insurance; & Review the managed care premiums, and recover unnecessary payments. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 48 year old Jason Lupo of Delhi for 3rd degree Assault, following a domestic dispute. Lupo was arranged in Town of Delhi Court and released to reappear at a later date.
State police arrested Charles Walsh of Sidney on charges of assault, criminal nuisance & unlawful possession of a firearm, & criminal possession of marijuana following an investigation into a domestic dispute in the village of Sidney. Walsh is accused of striking a person & burning a telephone cord to prevent that victim from calling police. Walsh was arraigned & remanded to the Delaware county jail on $5,000 cash bail pending future court action.
State Police arrested 57 year old David Bailey of Sidney on charges of sexual abuse, & endangering the welfare of a child. Bailey is accused of inappropriately touching a child, and sending inappropriate messages to the same child on social media, he was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond pending future court action.
17 year old Michael Stimpson of Laurens was indicted by an Otsego County Grand Jury on 4 counts of 1st degree sexual abuse. Stimpson is accused of inappropriately touching a child under the age of 11; he faces arraignment on the charges shortly.
The Annual Unadilla Flag Day Parade will be held this evening, organizer Dave Welch explains:
(Dave Welch 6-14-18)
Welch said that this year will be the 67th Unadilla Flag Day Parade.
The 129th Afton Fair will be held next month at the fairgrounds, organizer Rhonda Barriger explains:
(Rhonda Barriger 6-14-18)
This Year's Afton Fair will run from July 6th through the 8th.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has a 51-44% favorability rating among likely general election voters, according to the latest Sienna Poll. Cuomo leads Republican Marcus Molinaro by a 56-37%, Among Democrats, Cuomo leads Cynthia Nixon 61-26%. Nixon leads Molinaro by a 46-35% margin.
NYSEG is reporting several outages following last night's storm. over 1400 were without power in the town of Guilford, about 330 in the town of New Berlin, & about 345 in the town of Butternuts & Unadilla. Crews are working to restore the power as quickly as possible.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their 2018 Business Awards today at 5:30 pm at Delaware County FoodWorks+, in Andes. This year's Business of the Year is the Delaware County Broadband Initiative, which is collaboration by Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Delhi Telephone & Margaretville Telephone Company. The New Business of the Year is Catskills Regional Harvest, the Tourism Award goes to Delaware and Ulster Railroad & Business Advocate of the Year is JIM DOIG President, SFCU. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
The state Department of Health paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to an audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. About $70.6 million of the premiums were paid to MCOs that were related through some form of ownership to the 3rd-party insurer. DiNapoli recommended DOH: Improve monitoring efforts to prevent and recover the premiums; Implement controls to remove those recipients with 3rd-party health insurance; & Review the managed care premiums, and recover unnecessary payments. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 48 year old Jason Lupo of Delhi for 3rd degree Assault, following a domestic dispute. Lupo was arranged in Town of Delhi Court and released to reappear at a later date.
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WCDO News — Thursday 5-10-18
Last year, billions of gallons of untreated sewage and storm water impacted more than 200 waterways in New York due to antiquated and overwhelmed sewer systems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report details the problems with combined sewer overflows, which commingle the water from rain and snow melt with the wastewater in combined sewer systems. There are 46 communities in New York responsible for 807 outfalls where excess untreated or partially treated wastewater is discharged from pipes directly to rivers, streams, estuaries and coastal waters when their systems are overwhelmed. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to State route 10 near Beers Brook Road in the Town of Walton to assist the Walton Fire Department following a grass fire. The Investigation determined that the fire was caused by a projectile firework; Deputies arrested 26 year old Brett McLaughlin of Hancock, with Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks, and for violating the State’s Burn Ban. DEC Law prohibits open burning between March 16th to May 14th. McLaughlin was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Walton Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a reported theft of a road sign in the Town of Delhi that led to the recovery of numerous highway signs & Coldwell Banker/Timberland Properties real estate signs. Deputies reported that they recovered more than 30 signs and charged 18 year old Russell Storey of Andes, 18 year old Dylan Reed of Margaretville, NY, and an unidentified 17 year old Roxbury male with Grand Larceny & Criminal Mischief & they also charged 20 year old Darian Scudder of Halcottsville with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. All 4 suspects were issued appearance tickets for Town of Middletown Court at a later date.
Delaware County Public Health will be presenting Lori Benson Adams of Breakthrough Learning Solutions; she will discuss Executive Functioning Skills in Children. The conference will be held at SUNY Delhi on May 22nd from 9:00 am until 3:00pm. Benson Adams will explore strategies to help children strengthen their executive function skills; registration is requested through Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
The Rome New York Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing woman who was traveling to the area from New York City & has not returned home. Hildegarde “Grace” Seabron was last seen at Port Authority in Manhattan at 8:30 AM Monday, she is described as white, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with short blonde hair and glasses, she suffers from bipolar disorder, Seabron was last seen wearing a black coat, black jeans, a cream colored scarf and brown boots, and police say she will be in need of medication. Anyone with information regarding Seabron’s whereabouts can call 732-421-6339 or contact local law enforcement.
The New York State Fair is offering Lifetime Passes, starting next week. Fair officials announced that on Monday at 6:00 AM, 200 Lifetime Passes will be made available on the fair's online store, at nysfair.ny.gov for $200 each. The passes are metal medallions and allow free admission to the owner for any day of the fair. The owner's name will be engraved on the back of the medallion. Along with the medallion, the owner must show valid photo identification to get free admission to the fair. The medallion can be picked up at the fair's administration building starting on August 1. The 2018 New York State Fair runs from August 22 to September 3.
Governor Cuomo has named Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas as the special prosecutor to investigate allegations that former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman physically abused 4 women. Schneiderman resigned on Monday following the publishing of an article in "The New Yorker" where the women accused Schneiderman of striking them.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their 2018 Business Awards to be held on June 14 at 5:30 pm at Delaware County FoodWorks+, in Andes. This year's Business of the Year is the Delaware County Broadband Initiative, which is a collaboration by Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Delhi Telephone & Margaretville Telephone Company. The New Business of the Year is Catskills Regional Harvest, the Tourism Award goes to Delaware and Ulster Railroad & Business Advocate of the Year is JIM DOIG President, SFCU. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
The Jericho Arts Council will hold their Annual Meeting Today, at 6:00 pm in the gallery of the Town Hall Theater in Bainbridge. The Council board will elect new officers, discuss new initiatives and answer any questions.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to State route 10 near Beers Brook Road in the Town of Walton to assist the Walton Fire Department following a grass fire. The Investigation determined that the fire was caused by a projectile firework; Deputies arrested 26 year old Brett McLaughlin of Hancock, with Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks, and for violating the State’s Burn Ban. DEC Law prohibits open burning between March 16th to May 14th. McLaughlin was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Walton Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to a reported theft of a road sign in the Town of Delhi that led to the recovery of numerous highway signs & Coldwell Banker/Timberland Properties real estate signs. Deputies reported that they recovered more than 30 signs and charged 18 year old Russell Storey of Andes, 18 year old Dylan Reed of Margaretville, NY, and an unidentified 17 year old Roxbury male with Grand Larceny & Criminal Mischief & they also charged 20 year old Darian Scudder of Halcottsville with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. All 4 suspects were issued appearance tickets for Town of Middletown Court at a later date.
Delaware County Public Health will be presenting Lori Benson Adams of Breakthrough Learning Solutions; she will discuss Executive Functioning Skills in Children. The conference will be held at SUNY Delhi on May 22nd from 9:00 am until 3:00pm. Benson Adams will explore strategies to help children strengthen their executive function skills; registration is requested through Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
The Rome New York Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a missing woman who was traveling to the area from New York City & has not returned home. Hildegarde “Grace” Seabron was last seen at Port Authority in Manhattan at 8:30 AM Monday, she is described as white, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with short blonde hair and glasses, she suffers from bipolar disorder, Seabron was last seen wearing a black coat, black jeans, a cream colored scarf and brown boots, and police say she will be in need of medication. Anyone with information regarding Seabron’s whereabouts can call 732-421-6339 or contact local law enforcement.
The New York State Fair is offering Lifetime Passes, starting next week. Fair officials announced that on Monday at 6:00 AM, 200 Lifetime Passes will be made available on the fair's online store, at nysfair.ny.gov for $200 each. The passes are metal medallions and allow free admission to the owner for any day of the fair. The owner's name will be engraved on the back of the medallion. Along with the medallion, the owner must show valid photo identification to get free admission to the fair. The medallion can be picked up at the fair's administration building starting on August 1. The 2018 New York State Fair runs from August 22 to September 3.
Governor Cuomo has named Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas as the special prosecutor to investigate allegations that former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman physically abused 4 women. Schneiderman resigned on Monday following the publishing of an article in "The New Yorker" where the women accused Schneiderman of striking them.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their 2018 Business Awards to be held on June 14 at 5:30 pm at Delaware County FoodWorks+, in Andes. This year's Business of the Year is the Delaware County Broadband Initiative, which is a collaboration by Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Delhi Telephone & Margaretville Telephone Company. The New Business of the Year is Catskills Regional Harvest, the Tourism Award goes to Delaware and Ulster Railroad & Business Advocate of the Year is JIM DOIG President, SFCU. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
The Jericho Arts Council will hold their Annual Meeting Today, at 6:00 pm in the gallery of the Town Hall Theater in Bainbridge. The Council board will elect new officers, discuss new initiatives and answer any questions.
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WCDO News — Saturday 10-5-13
16-year-old Children's Home Residential Treatment Facility resident was arrested by Chenango County Sheriff's Office for 3rd degree Menacing. The youth was arrested following an altercation at the Children's Home Residential Treatment Facility in the Town of Greene; he is accused of shoving, striking and attempting to choke a 13 -year-old youth. The Defendant was arraigned in the Town of Coventry Court & was released back to Treatment Facility staff and ordered to appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.
THE 15TH ANNUAL FALL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD IN NORWICH, ON Friday AND Saturday STARTING ON FRIDAY WITH MUSIC BY FRITZ'S POLKA BAND. A HARVEST DINNER AT ST. BARTS PARISH CENTER FROM 4:30 TO 7:00 PM with A GIANT PUMPKIN CONTEST WEIGH-IN, AND KARAOKE CONTEST AT 6:30 AT EAST AND WEST PARKS IN NORWICH. More information is available at NORWICHPUMPKINFESTIVAL.COM.
The Upstate New York economy remains sluggish according to a Sienna poll. Consumer’s overall sentiment was up nearly three points across the state to 76.2, below national averages. Upstate, the figure was lower at 71.1. Nearly 60 percent of consumers expressed serious concerns about gas prices, and 66 percent had similar concerns about the price of groceries.
Allowing 4 casinos in upstate New York would generate $430 million in annual revenue for the state, according to an estimate from the state budget office. The estimate marks the first time the Cuomo administration has put a dollar amount on the impact of the Upstate New York Gaming and Economic Development Act, which would allow for four casinos to be sited in the Catskills, Southern Tier and the Capital Region. The casinos, however, are contingent on whether voters approve a change to the state constitution in November.
The Sidney Central School Alumni Association will hold their 11th Annual Alumni Sports Hall of Fame “Induction Weekend” this weekend. Induction Weekend begins with individuals and Legacy teams being honored at half time of the Sidney versus Seton Catholic football game tonight at Sidney Alumni Field. The Class of 2013 and Legacy Award recipients will be honored during the annual Induction Dinner and Ceremony Saturday at the Sidney American Legion at 5:00 pm. More information is available at 643-2913.
THE 15TH ANNUAL FALL PUMPKIN FESTIVAL WILL BE HELD IN NORWICH, ON Friday AND Saturday STARTING ON FRIDAY WITH MUSIC BY FRITZ'S POLKA BAND. A HARVEST DINNER AT ST. BARTS PARISH CENTER FROM 4:30 TO 7:00 PM with A GIANT PUMPKIN CONTEST WEIGH-IN, AND KARAOKE CONTEST AT 6:30 AT EAST AND WEST PARKS IN NORWICH. More information is available at NORWICHPUMPKINFESTIVAL.COM.
The Upstate New York economy remains sluggish according to a Sienna poll. Consumer’s overall sentiment was up nearly three points across the state to 76.2, below national averages. Upstate, the figure was lower at 71.1. Nearly 60 percent of consumers expressed serious concerns about gas prices, and 66 percent had similar concerns about the price of groceries.
Allowing 4 casinos in upstate New York would generate $430 million in annual revenue for the state, according to an estimate from the state budget office. The estimate marks the first time the Cuomo administration has put a dollar amount on the impact of the Upstate New York Gaming and Economic Development Act, which would allow for four casinos to be sited in the Catskills, Southern Tier and the Capital Region. The casinos, however, are contingent on whether voters approve a change to the state constitution in November.
The Sidney Central School Alumni Association will hold their 11th Annual Alumni Sports Hall of Fame “Induction Weekend” this weekend. Induction Weekend begins with individuals and Legacy teams being honored at half time of the Sidney versus Seton Catholic football game tonight at Sidney Alumni Field. The Class of 2013 and Legacy Award recipients will be honored during the annual Induction Dinner and Ceremony Saturday at the Sidney American Legion at 5:00 pm. More information is available at 643-2913.