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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-20-24

Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 43 year old Thomas Toomer of Oxford for multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 1 count of Aggravated Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 1 count of Criminal Contempt. Members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office responded to Toomer’s residence to serve an eviction notice, Toomer and an additional occupant of the residence were removed, the other occupant had an order of protection against Toomer. Toomer was then taken into custody without incident. Several firearms, ammunition, and high-capacity magazines were located in the residence. Toomer had 3 previous Felony convictions & was not allowed to have firearms, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail pending additional court action in Chenango County Court.

The 7th Annual Tom "Uncle Bear" Safford Memorial truck Show will be held Saturday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds, from 8:00 Am to 2:00 PM, money raised will go to the American Cancer Society.

State Police in Troop “C” will be hosting a child car seat check at the "Touch A Truck" event at the Broome County Fairgrounds in Whitney Point from 10:00am – 2:00pm, Appointments are preferred at (607)561-7604. Also, the Governor's Office announced a car seat check from 9 am. to 12 pm. at Visions Federal Credit Union, State Highway 12, Norwich.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-20-24

On September 18th, 2024 the Sidney Police Department began an investigation into a social media post that made a threat to several specific students of the Sidney School District. The same threat was also directed to several specific students of the Walton School District. Sidney Police Department has charged a 14 year old female with one count of Making a terroristic threat and four counts of Aggravated harassment, Due to the subject's age she was issued a juvenile appearance ticket to appear at the Delaware County Probation Department and released.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for James Pruitt on an outstanding warrant for Failure to Register Under the Sex Offender Registration Act, he is known to frequent the Ridge Road area of the Town of Colesville. Pruitt is a balding white male, 6'2", 260 pounds with brown eyes, Anyone with information on Pruitt can submit tips to gobroomecounty.com/sheriff or call (607) 778-1196.

Foothills Performing Arts Center will be the site of a number of events today through Sunday, titled the "Foothills Fringe', Executive Director Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 9-20-24)

More information about this & future events can be found at foothillspac.org.

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that they will have a "Garage Sale" this Sunday at Mirabito Stadium. Game worn Jerseys, Helmets bats & baseballs will be available, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-9-24

A Tornado Watch, flash floods & heavy downpours are expected today in the Tri-County Region, but not as heavy as initially anticipated, local Meteorologist Rich Towns send told WCDO News about how the remnants of Tropical Storm Debbie will affect the area:

(Rich Townsend 8-9-24)

Nyseg reported about 1900 customers were without power this afternoon in Broome & Delaware Counties from the storm, we'll have the Tri-County Forecast at the end of this newscast.

34 year old Rashima Rollocks of Binghamton, pleaded guilty to 2nd degree Assault in Broome County Court. On June 19, 2023 Rollocks committed a violent assault on a seventy-five-year-old blind man inside his home in the City of Binghamton. Rollocks is scheduled to appear back in court for sentencing on November 7th, where she is expected to receive 7 years in New York State Prison followed by 3 years post-release supervision.

The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Gary Garbera of Cherry Valley following a Grand Larceny investigation. Garbera is accused of stealing a vehicle in the Village of Gilbertsville. Garbera was processed and issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to Town of Butternuts Court.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that families participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children can receive double the benefits to spend at participating farmers’ markets, helping to supplement their food budgets and purchase healthy, local products. More information can be found at agriculture.ny.gov/farmersmarkets.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-9-24

38 year old Tristan Skeete of Brooklyn was sentenced to additional jail time for assaulting a fellow inmate at the Delaware County Correctional Facility. On February 20th, Corrections Officers of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fight occurring in one of the housing units at the Delaware County Correctional Facility. Upon arrival, officers broke up the fight between Skeete, & 2 other inmates, Corrections Officer Bryce Charles eventually deployed a taser to break up the fight. Skeete appeared in Delaware County Court this week & entered a guilty plea to 3rd degree Assault, he was sentenced to 7 months incarceration, a $25 Crime Victim fee and surcharge, and a $50 DNA fee.

Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day for Chenango County Residents will be held this Saturday, for County residents who pre-registered. spokesman David Blackman told WCDO News what they will & will not take:

(David Blackman 8-9-24)

The collection will be held at the Chenango County Highway Garage at 79 Rexford Street in Norwich

Chenango County residents are signing up for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection day to be held on August 10th at the Chenango County Highway Garage on Rexford Street in Norwich. David Blackman of Chenango DPW told WCDO News what they can not accept at this event:

(David Blackman 7-15-24)

More information about he Household Hazardous Waste Collection day for Chenango Count is available at 607-337-1792.

The Next Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Meeting will be held tomorrow morning in Bainbridge. The meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner, chamber members & directors are urged to attend.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-15-24

The Chenango County Health Department reported that a skunk found along County Route 27 in the Town of Oxford was tested on July 10, 2024, by the NYS Wadsworth Laboratory and was found to have rabies. The Health Department did not report of any human or domesticated animal exposure to the skunk, more information is available at (607) 337-1673

2 American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held in Delaware County today, 1 in Walton from 12 p.m. - 5 p.m., at the Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street, another will be held in Roxbury from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the Carriage House, on Main Street, to make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS

AREA STUDENTS WILL HAVE AGAIN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE CAREER OPTIONS IN HEALTHCARE DURING A TWO DAY SUMMER CAMP IN AUGUST. THE PROGRAM IS HOSTED BY UHS CHENANGO MEMORIAL HOSPITAL IN NORWICH AND WILL PROVIDE STUDENTS A CHANCE FOR HANDS-ON AND EXPERIMENTAL LEARNING ACROSS A NUMBER OF HOSPITAL DEPARTMENTS. PROGRAM COORDINATOR, BECKY YACANO SAID THE PROGRAM WAS HALTED DURING THE PANDEMIC AND THEY ARE EXCITED FOR IT TO RESUME. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS ENTERING 8TH & 9TH GRADES. THERE IS NO COST, BUT SPACE IS LIMITED. STUDENTS MUST FILL OUT AN APPLICATION AND SUBMIT AN ESSAY BY JULY 22ND TO BE CONSIDERED. FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT BRIAN DAY BY CALLING 607-337-4151.

THE COLORSCAPE CHENANGO ARTS FESTIVAL IN NORWICH WILL CELEBRATE IT'S 30TH ANNIVERSARY IN SEPTEMBER. THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL WILL FEATURE 116 ARTISTS INCLUDING 22 FIRST TIME EXHIBITORS. COLORSCAPE WILL ALSO HAVE THREE STAGES WITH MUSICAL PERFORMERS, STORYTELLERS, JUGGLERS AND MORE. COLORSCAPE CHENANGO WILL BE HELD SEPTEMBER 7TH & 8TH THIS YEAR IN EAST AND WEST PARKS IN DOWNTOWN NORWICH.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-1-24

Chenango County residents can begin signing up today for the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection day to be held on August 10th at the Chenango County Highway Garage on Rexford Street in Norwich. David Blackman of Chenango DPW told WCDO News what will be accepted this year:

(David Blackman 7-1-24)

Blackman said that they will not accept ammunition, asbestos, Compressed gasses, explosive materials, radioactive waste or batteries, sign ups and more information is available at 607-337-1792.

The Development Chenango Corporation of Commerce Chenango was recently awarded a $600,000 grant as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative to be specifically used for the Downtown Norwich Small Project Grant Fund. The grants will allow for businesses to invest in the physical appearance of their building, after the construction is complete and after a review, the grant funds will be awarded. More information is available at 607-334-1400.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-24-24

Chenango County Sheriff's Office responded Tuesday evening to the report of a 2 car motor vehicle accident in the Town of Oxford, that resulted in 1 fatality. Deputies attempted life saving measures to 1 of vehicle operators who was ejected from the vehicle, Raymond Smith of Oxford, eventually succumbed to his injuries from the accident. The driver and passenger of the second vehicle involved self-extricated and were transported to Wilson Hospital for evaluation. The investigation revealed that Smith was traveling West bound on County Road 35 when another vehicle operated by a juvenile was traveling south bound on State Highway 220 and failed to stop at the intersection, striking the passenger side of Smith's vehicle. The investigation is continuing.

Broome County District Attorney office announced that an indictment was unsealed in Broome County Court charging 40 year old Tiease Cooper with one count of 2nd degree Manslaughter, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. In April 2023, Cooper is accused of recklessly causing the death of a 13-month-old child by knowingly possessing and knowingly allowing other persons to possess fentanyl at 77 Saratoga Avenue in Binghamton in a manner that allowed the 13-month-old child to ingest fentanyl. Cooper was arraigned on the indictment, entered a not guilty plea & was released under the supervision of the Pretrial Release Program, with specified conditions of release.

State Police and other Law Enforcement Agencies will be out in full force this Memorial Day Weekend, as the highways become busier with the Memorial Day Holiday, Last year, nearly 13,500 tickets were issued by troopers statewide during the Memorial Day Weekend.

Chenango County Public Health is holding a rabies vaccination clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets At the Afton High Department Saturday from 9:00 TO 10:30 A.M. Pre-Register online at the Health Department website or call 607-337-1673, a $5 Donation is requested.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-24-24

44 year old Cruz Garcia was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury for Unlawful Imprisonment, Attempted Assault and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. The indictment alleges that Garcia attempted to cause serious physical injury to a female victim when he strangled her & held her against her will in June 2023 in the Town of Middletown. Garcia was arraigned on the Indictment in Delaware County Court this week, and pleaded not guilty, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility where he was already being held on unrelated charges.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for missing sex offender Matthew Knapp on an outstanding warrant for violating probation for a Sex Offender Registration Violation. Knapp is a white male 6 foot tall about 250 pounds with brown hair & blue eyes, he was last known to frequent the Upper Court St. area of the Town of Kirkwood. Anyone with information on Knapp is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at gobroomecounty.com or by calling the Broome County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (607) 778-1196.

P.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-17-24

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 41 year old Gerald Johnson of Oneonta on an Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant issued by the Delaware County Grand Jury. On April 16th, the Delaware County Criminal Investigations Unit and Road Patrol division, Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and State Police responded to a residence in the Town of Oneonta, Johnson was located and arrested in Lantern Hill Mobile Home Park in the Town of Oneonta. Johnson was charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 2 counts of Grand Larceny, and 1 count of Petty Larceny, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $30,000.00 cash bail Or $100,000.00 secured bond. Johnson is scheduled to appear in the Delaware County Court at a later date.

The Broome County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying a white truck regarding 2 separate burglaries to a barn on Bryce Road in the Town of Sanford. Video of the truck in question can be viewed at the Broome County Sheriff's You Tube page. On March 19th, a rust-colored 1930 Farmall tractor was stolen, on April 10th, an orange Moped, Blue Yamaha dirt bike and various tools were stolen, the same white truck was at both burglaries. Anyone with any information is

asked to call 607-778-1196.

Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 45 year old Hayes Cutting of Bainbridge pleaded guilty to 1 Count of Aggravated Family Offense in Delaware County Court Monday. Cutting admitted that on January 28, 2023, in the Village of Sidney, he intentionally choked an 18-year-old female, he will be sentenced to a state prison for 1.5 to 3 years, he is currently serving a 5-year state prison sentence for unrelated assault charges.

Tri Town Theatre will present "Rent" on the Sidney High School Auditorium stage in early May, cast members Olivia Hawkins & Owen Freidenstine visited WCDO and

talked about staging this ambitious production:

(Tri Town Theatre 4-17-24)

The show will be on May 3rd through May 5th, with curtain times at 7:30 Friday & Saturday Night, with a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM, tickets can be purchased at

TriTown.Booktix.com

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-17-24

Delaware County District Attorney's office announced that 28 year old Jessica Lopez of Sidney was convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Delaware County Court Monday. Lopez appeared in Delaware County Court for an arraignment on drug related charges, she pleaded guilt after she admitted that she possessed fentanyl in the Village of Sidney on February 27, she intended to sell. Lopez will be sentenced to 6.5 years in state prison, and 2 years of post-release supervision on June 10th.

38 year old Tristan Skeete of Brooklyn was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury, on one count of Assault, On February 20, Skeete allegedly caused physical injury to another inmate at the Delaware County Correctional Facility, where he was being held as a federal inmate for violating the terms of his post-release supervision. Skeete can face up to 7 years in state prison.

Commerce Chenango announced that the next Business After Hours event will be held at the UHS Chenango Memorial Women's Health Center at 32 Conkey Avenue on today from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.

Tri-County Senior Center will have a presentation today starting at 10:30 am, with Ann Thayer from the New York State Alzheimer's Association, entitled "10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's." The program will be held at the Tri-County Senior Center is located in the right rear of the AO Fox building at 43 Pearl Street in Sidney.

The Next Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours will be today from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on State Highway 10, Delhi. Chamber members interested in attending can Register at delawarecounty.org.

The Town & Village of Unadilla will hold their Spring Clean-Up days today & tomorrow from 6:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Items can be brought to the Town Highway Garage at 216 County Highway 3, Information about the accepted items can be found at villageofunadilla.com.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta. The drive will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn on State Highway 23, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.