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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-26-26

The Delaware County Fair will have several new attractions this year in August at the Fairgrounds in Walton, according to Fair President Jason Craig:

(Jason Craig 6-26-25)

The Delaware County Fair runs from August 11th to the 16th this year.

Farmers in Chenango County who suffered damage from Sunday's Severe Thunderstorms are reminded to take pictures of the damage, for submission to the Chenango County Farm Service Agency. Additional information is available by calling 607-334-3231 extension 2 or by going to fsa.usda.gov/disaster.

Broome County officials announced that applications for the new Tiny Homes for veterans are officially open. The homes will be located at 530 State Street in Binghamton, Applications can be found at BroomeCountyNY.gov.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 6-26-25

The Chenango County Historical Society's Summer Barn Party will be held today at their site at 43 Rexford Street in Norwich, according to Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin:

(Jessica Moquin 6-26-25)

Music will be performed by Eddie & Bird Dog, catering by the Canasawacta Country Club and Cottage Bakery. The Summer Barn Party is a major fundraiser for Chenango County Historical Society.

Delaware County Public Health is continuing with their series of Rabies Vaccination clinics, the next one will be today in Roxbury from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Roxbury Highway Garage, more information available at 607-832-5200.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-18-23

Sidney Police Officer Morgan Smith today received a national award from Delaware County Acting District Attorney Shawn Smith for her diligence in removing drunk & drugged drivers from local roads, Sidney Police Chief Eric Oliver commented about officer Smith:

(Chief Oliver 8-18-23)

Chief Oliver said that Officer Smith achieved this award while still on her probationary period with the Sidney Police Department.

Broome County Sheriff's Office responded Wednesday, afternoon to a work zone accident on the I-88 westbound bridge north of I-81. The investigation found that after a heavy downpour, an employee exiting a port-a-John was struck by a passing water truck traveling within the construction area in reverse, which ran over the worker’s legs and lower torso. The victim remained conscious was transported to Wilson Hospital. The investigation revealed a questionable placement of the portable facility, no charges have been filed, the accident report was sent to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Congressman Marc Molinaro announced today that the USDA will release federal resources for an agricultural disaster designation for all 11 counties in Molinaro's 19th District and 20 other counties in New York, in response to freeze and frost last May, which caused significant damage and losses to crops. The disaster designation allows farm operators to be eligible for Farm Service Agency (FSA) emergency loans. Farmers in eligible counties have 8 months from the date of the disaster declaration to apply for emergency loans. More information can be obtained by calling the New York State FSA office in Syracuse at (315) 477-6300.

Commerce Chenango announced that their next Business After Hours event will be held next Wednesday at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus. The event will begin at 4:30 PM at the Follett Hall Atrium.

The City of Norwich announced that their boil water advisory issued Thursday in the southern part of the city, has been lifted. The advisory was order following a water main Break & South Broad Street near Hale Street.

A.M. NEWS Friday 8-18-23

Broome County District Attorney' Office announced that 49 year old Kristina Doty pleaded guilty to 2nd degree Assault & will spend 5 years in jail. Doty admitted to causing physical injury to another person on March 12th, she injured a 63-year-old woman when she struck her in the head multiple times with a flashlight. Doty has a prior felony conviction for 2nd Degree Assault in 2015. She will be sentenced on November 16.

The Chenango Blues Festival returns to Norwich tonight & continues tomorrow at the Chenango County Fair Grounds in Norwich. More information is available at chenangobluesfest.org

Governor Cuomo announced available assistance for farmers
impacted by extreme rainfall and wet weather conditions last summer. Last week,
the federal government declared 12 counties across the state as natural
disaster areas. With these designations, farmers in the impacted areas may be
eligible for assistance, including emergency loans, from the United States Department
of Agriculture Farm Service Agency.
Local FSA offices can provide affected farmers with further information,
more information is available at fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/New-York

More than 500 fire departments across New York have already
signed up for the 9th Annual Recruit NY Weekend (April 27 – 28). Recruit NY is
a cornerstone campaign of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York,
with the goal of increasing membership in the State’s volunteer fire
service.  During the weekend, volunteer
fire departments will open their doors and provide the public with a glimpse of
what it means to be a volunteer firefighter.
To find a local Fire Department participating, go to
recruitny.org/participation-area.

Animal Adventure in Harpursville
is conducting another "Name The Giraffe" Contest, which is now into
the 2nd round.  April & Oliver
welcomed a healthy male calf on Saturday, March 16th, he was 139 lbs and stands
5' 11".  Those wishing to
participate can go to namethegiraffe.com.

Broome County DA Steven Cornwell announced that a Broome
County Grand Jury handed up a 5-count indictment against 45 year old Wilfredo
Pica-Torres of Binghamton, for 2nd-degree murder, attempted Murder & 1st
& 2nd degree arson in connection with incident on Walnut Street in
Binghamton in February.  Pica-Torres is
accused of intentionally setting a fire to a building at 109 Walnut Street in
Binghamton on February 9th, which led to the death of Victor Banayan.

Osteoporosis will be the next topic that will be discussed
by Melissa Tworkowsky of UHS Orthopedics of Norwich, at Bohemian Moon at 103 W.
Main Street in Norwich this evening.  The
program is part of UHS Chenango Memorial's 2019 Women's Health Series, held
monthly at the Norwich restaurant.  The
event will begin at 6:00 PM, more information on the series or to reserve a
seat is available at 337-4183.

State Senator Jim Seward, & Assemblyman Bill Magee attended the ceremony today at Hartwick College, as they celebrated the Opening of the Hartwick College’s Center for Craft Food & Beverage. State Senator Jim Seward give WCDO News his impressions after touring the laboratory set up:

(Seward 1-22-16)

Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich said that the idea stemmed from a Hartwick student working as an intern at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown 3 years ago, it snowballed into the $250,000 legislative grant that led to the establishment of the Center:

(Drugovich 1-22-16)

Assemblyman Magee noted that New York state has experienced a renaissance in craft brewing thanks to new state laws that he helped author, that now allows for micro breweries, farm Breweries & Cideries to open across the state.

Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Public Service Commission's approval of a 10-year, $5 billion Clean Energy Fund to accelerate the growth of New York's clean energy economy, address climate change, strengthen resiliency in the face of extreme weather and lower energy bills for New Yorkers starting this year. Additionally, the fund will attract and leverage third-party capital to support the Governor's aggressive Clean Energy Standard, one of the nation's most ambitious goals to meet 50 percent of our electricity needs with renewable resources by 2030.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Walton man Thursday following their investigation of an accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. 61-year-old Darren Pilch of Walton is accused of driving at an excessive speed when he lost control of his vehicle, which left the roadway and over turned. Pilch was transported to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, the investigation revealed that Pilch was intoxicated at the time of the accident and had been convicted in February 2015 of Driving with .08% or more Blood Alcohol Concentration. Deputies charged Pilch with 1 count of felony DWI, reckless driving, failure to keep right, moving from lane unsafely, speed not reasonable and prudent and unlawful possession of marihuana. Pilch was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond pending a future court appearance.

On Saturday, the Sidney High School will host the Association of Chenango Area Music Teachers Winter Music Festival at the Sidney High School. Sidney Music Teacher Greg Norris explains:

(Greg Norris 1-22-16)

The event will start at 4:00 PM at the Sidney High School Auditorium.

On Saturday, a multi-agency active shooter drill will be conducted at the Unatego High School on State Route 7 in the Town of Otego. The drill will start at 8:30 AM and run Until 4:00 PM, It will be conducted by members of the State Police, Wells Bridge, Franklin, Otego, & Unadilla Fire Departments, Cooperstown Medical Transport, Life Net, Otsego County 911, Otsego County Emergency Management, & the Oneonta & Sidney EMS squads.