WCDO Radio News

Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held Friday for farmers and small businesses & County residents Saturday, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains;

(Tyson Robb 10-10-25)

Teams of people will collect the hazardous waste & materials from your vehicle, for those who pre-registered for the event.

Emergency Crews were on the scene of a multiple vehicle crash with on Interstate 81 at the Port Dickinson exit. 2 lanes of the highway were closed for cleanup & the accident reconstruction investigators, WCDO will have more information as it becomes available.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-16-25

Phone registration for the Delaware County Solid Waste Clean Sweep event starts today, Coordinator Tyson Robb explains;

(Tyson Robb 9-16-25)

Again, the number to register is 607-865-6474. Clean Sweep disposal days will be October 10th & 11th this year.

The Delaware Valley Humane Society is teaming up with Forged Brewery this Saturday, from 12-6 at the Brewery called "STOUTS, ALES AND PUPPY DOG TAILS". Mike Andres of Forged Brewery & Erin Insinga from the Humane Society visited with WCDO this morning to explain the fundraiser & the special concoction for the event:

(Mike Andres-Erin Insinga 8-21-25)

There will also be live music, food trucks, Santa photos, raffle baskets this Saturday at Forged Brewery, 1732 State Highway 41.

The Clean Sweep Delaware Household hazardous waste Collection days are coming up on October 10th & 11th, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb told WCDO News of the things that they will & will not accept at that collection:

(Tyson Robb 8-21-25)

Online registration continues at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, phone registration will begin September 16th through October 1st.

State Police in Troop C are hosting 2 child car seat check points over the weekend, 1 on Saturday from 11 am. – 2 pm. at Glimmerglass State Park in Cooperstown, another on Sunday from 11 am. – 2 pm. at Chenango Valley State Park in Chenango Forks. New York State Law requires that all children must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle until they reach their 8th birthday. All children under the age of 2 must ride in a rear-facing car seat, more information is available by calling Troop C at (607)561-7400 and ask for Traffic.

A.M. Thursday 8-21-25

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call reporting that 36-year-old Gerald Walke of Walton made threats to harm himself by use of a firearm.  Deputies took Walke into custody, transporting him to a treatment facility. Investigators received a Temporary Extreme Risk Protection Order, from the County Supreme Court, requesting the removal of Walke’s right to possess rifles, shotguns, or firearms. Explosive Detection K-9 Edge was deployed, the team located precursors for bomb and explosive device construction, a rocket launcher, a rifle, drug paraphernalia & a device believed to be a homemade explosive device. A 2nd warrant was issued, the State Police Bomb Disposal Unit responded and disabled devices, & they seized controlled substances, a handgun, explosive devices, and items used for the construction of explosive devices. Walke was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 secured bond.

The 29th Annual Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held in October this year, where residents can properly dispose of a variety of household chemicals, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb told WCDO News that resident, farms & businesses can start registering now:

(Tyson Robb 7-15-25)

Robb said that for those without the internet, there will be a 2 week period in September to phone in for a registration period.

The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64%, The tax cap, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also includes a provision that allows municipalities to override the cap.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 7-15-25

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the unsealing of an indictment that charged 44 year old Chad Walters of Unadilla, with 1st degree Rape, for allegedly forcibly raping a physically incapacitated female at the victim’s home in Sidney in 2024. The case was presented to a Grand Jury, a warrant for Walters arrest was issued, Sidney Police attempted to locate him, he was found in Texas, he was taken into custody, and was returned to New York by Sidney Police Detective Sergeant Dionne and Officer Wheeler. Walters was returned to Delaware County Court and the indictment was unsealed, Walters was arraigned on the rape charge & he was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Sheriff on $50,000 cash bail or $250,000 bond.

The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is looking to add to their Correction's staff, people can apply to become a Corrections Officer at 832-5607 or by email to alan.weaver@co.delaware.ny.us.

2 American Red Cross Blood drives are being held in Delaware County Today, one in Sidney from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the American Legion Post 183, 22 Union Street, another will be held in Walton from 11:30 am. - 4:30 pm., at the Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-9-24

37 year old Paul Fontana, Jr. of Delhi pleaded guilty to Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in Delaware County Court Monday. Fontana appeared for a scheduled suppression hearing, prior to the hearing, he pleaded guilty in order to satisfy an indictment which alleged that Fontana had illegally possessed 10 or more firearms, including “ghost guns” in his home. The Village of Delhi Police and the Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded after a complaint was lodged that Fontana was making threats to harm himself and others. Fontana will be sentenced to serve 6 years in state prison, and an additional 5 years of post-release supervision.

The Delaware County Fair returns in August to the Fairgrounds in Walton, Spokesman Jason Craig said that the expanded entertainment area allows for several new activities this year:

(Jason Craig 7-9-24)

The 137th Delaware County Fair will be from August 12th to the 17th, more information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.

Delaware County Solid Waste Department announced that sign ups are already underway for the next Clean Sweep event, spokesman Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 7-9-24)

Robb said that telephone registration will be Register by Telephone from September 1st - September 15th, additional information is available at co.delaware.ny.us.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 9-20-23

31 year old Derek Wignall of Hancock was sentenced to a 5 year period of probation supervision for the crime of Criminal Contempt in the First Degree. On May 31st, Wignall violated an Order of Protection by contacting the protected party while incarcerated on an unrelated matter, Wignall was placed back into custody following the violation of the Order of Protection. Wignall pleaded guilty to the charge he was sentenced to a five-year period of probation supervision and 180 days of Electronic Monitoring both to be supervised by the Delaware County Probation Department.

Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held this Friday & Saturday for those who have registered to participate, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 9-20-23)

Robb said that on Friday, businesses & Municipalities will bring their items from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, then farmers will bring their materials from 12:15 to 2:00 PM, household will participate from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Saturday.

The Otsego County Health Department announced that a bat has tested positive for rabies in Burlington Flats today. There was 1 human exposure, that person is undergoing post exposure vaccinations. More information about rabies is available at 547-4230 or on the Health Department page at otsegocounty.com.

A.M. NEWS 9-20-23

31 year old Thomas Harris of Unadilla was sentenced to a 5-year term of probation supervision for 4th degree Arson in Delaware County Court. On June 4th, 2022, State Police responded to reports of a structure fire in the Town of Sidney, Troopers discovered beer bottles, some with gasoline, the victim told Troopers that Harris threw the bottles, starting the fire. Investigators obtained DNA Swabs from Harris, Harris's DNA was on the bottles, he was arrested & Harris pled guilty to Arson. Harris was directed to immediately report to the Delaware County Department of Probation.

The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local unemployment rates for August, New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 3.9% in August 2023. Locally Chenango County had 3.2% unemployment, Delaware County 3.8% and Otsego County 3.6% in August.

The State Comptroller's Office reported that local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the 2nd quarter of 2023, an increase of 3%, compared to the same period last year. 2nd quarter growth was lower that the 1st quarter, due to a steep drop in gas prices, sales tax collections on motor fuels decreasing by -19% year over year.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-3-23

Delaware County Clean Sweep is coming up in September this year & online registration is already underway, according to Delaware County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb:

(Tyson Robb 8-4-23)

Robb said that Businesses, Municipalities & Farms will bring their materials on Friday September 22nd & The Household collections will be on Saturday September 23rd.

This Spring, as you start to clean out your garage, barn or basement, it's important for Delaware County Residents to remember to set items aside for the Clean Sweep event this fall, according to County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb:

(Tyson Robb 5-1-23)

Robb said that specific dates for registration & for the event itself will be announced shortly.

Congressman Marc Molinaro will make local appearances Monday & Tuesday. Today at 11:45 am, Molinaro will meet with the CEO and staff at Opportunities for Otsego, on Tuesday at 11:30 am, he will tour Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney & at 1:45 pm he will meet with students at the Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 30-year-old Kassondra Pierce of Hamden for endangering the welfare of a child. Deputies received a complaint from Child Protective Services with possible allegations of physical abuse regarding a juvenile. Pierce is accused of striking the victim with excessive force, Pierce was processed and released with an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.

Telephone Registration opens Saturday for the Delaware County Clean Sweep Days. Businesses will bring their hazardous materials on Friday October 7th, residents who pre-register will bring their items Saturday October 8th. The Number to register by phone will be 607-865-6474.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Breakfast networking meeting will be held tomorrow at the Hamden Inn & Lounge from 8:30 to 10:00 am. Chamber members interested in attending can register online at delawarecounty.org to register.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-15-22

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 31 year old James Cook of Masonville following an incident on September 8th. Members of the Sheriff’s Office & the owner of a property had completed a court ordered eviction at State Highway 206 in Masonville, Deputies returned to a reported trespass in progress, Deputies’ located Cook, he was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Mischief, 1 count each of Aggravated Harassment, Criminal Trespass, and 2nd degree Burglary. Cook was arraigned in the Town of Masonville Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility pending future court action.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 8-18-22

Delaware County Clean Sweep returns in October for County residents to properly dispose of hazardous materials, Delaware County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 8-18-22)

Registration is underway online at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, farms & businesses will bring their items on Friday October 7th, households on Saturday October 8th.

Delaware County Public Health reported 38 more cases of COVID 19 on Tuesday & Wednesday, they have 161 active cases, 8 hospitalized and they are back up to 299 quarantined. Delaware County still reports a 6.3% positivity rate, well above the state average. Only 50.9% of the County population are vaccinated, 63% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, 16% of the positive cases are Pre-K-12th students or school district employees.

Delaware County Clean Sweep Chemical Disposal Days are being held Friday for County Businesses and Saturday for homeowners. The County Solid Waste Department will collect various household chemicals for proper disposal such as paint, pesticides, automotive chemicals, glues, and pool chemicals, various types of light bulbs & sharps & syringes. The clean Sweep disposal days were able to be held on their usual days in October this year, last year they were forced to hold the event later in the year due to the COVID pandemic & subsequent shutdown.

Delaware County Board of Elections reminds County Voters that October 8th is the last day to register in person and to postmark a registration form for the November 2nd General Election. Early voting will be in the County Office in Delhi will be from October 23rd through October 31st. More information is available at 832-5321.

Telephone registrations began today for the Delaware County Clean Sweep Chemical Disposal Days. Solid Waste Department spokesman Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 9-17-21)

Telephone registrations are available through October 1st at 865-6474, online registrations are continuing at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com. Farms & Businesses will dispose of their items on Friday October 8th; Homeowners will bring theirs on Saturday October 9th.

Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held in October this year, for Residents to properly dispose of Household Hazardous materials, and online registration is now available, according to Delaware County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb:

(Tyson Robb 7-28-21)

More information or links to the online signup can be found at co.delaware.ny.us & lick on the link to the County Solid Waste Department.

The 24th Annual Delaware County Clean Sweep began today & continues Saturday.  Farms, businesses & local governments will bring their hazardous materials for collection Friday at their designated times, households that have registered will bring their hazardous items Saturday.

State & Local Health Departments are seeing a rapid increase in COVID 19 cases in the last month, with a state wide increase in Hospitalizations of about 350% since November 1st.  Heather Warner of Delaware County Public Health told WCDO news of the latest trends that they are finding with COVID 19 positive cases:

(Heather Warner 12-3-20)

Warner said that people need to remember to wash their hands, wear their facemasks correctly, socially distance by 6 feet and avoid large gatherings or event get together with a small number of people in one residence or location.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched Wednesday morning to a tractor trailer rollover on County Highway 16 in the Town of Delhi.  Deputies located a pick-up truck and flatbed trailer  carrying a farm tractor that had overturned while navigating a sharp curve, the driver 76 year old Donald Hebbard of Franklin, was not injured,  diesel fuel was spilled from the farm tractor & the DEC Spill Team responded to the scene for evaluation and clean-up.  Hebbard was issued a ticket for speed not reasonable and prudent.

The 24th Annual Delaware County Clean Sweep days begin tomorrow & continue on Saturday.  Farms, businesses & local governments will bring their hazardous materials for collection Friday at their designated times, households that have registered will bring their hazardous items Saturday.

Delaware County Public Health announced that they had 8 more new cases of COVID Wednesday, they have 76 active cases, 4 are hospitalized, & 255 are quarantined.  Delaware County has had 389 total cases, with 304 recoveries and 9 deaths.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce & Delaware Opportunities have teamed up for the annual Toys for Tots campaign, Area drop off points include Delhi Telephone Company, Arc of Delaware County, Beaver Mountain Log Homes in Deposit, Mirabito Energy Products on Steiner Road in Sidney & the Sidney Airport.  The campaign runs through tomorrow when Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses, more information is available at 746-1600.

Delaware County Public Health released their latest statistics Sunday, 4 new cases were reported, following 2 new cases on Saturday, they are up to 64 active cases, 11 are hospitalized & quarantines are at 204. Delaware County has had 273 total cases, 200 recoveries & 9 deaths.

Telephone registration for the annual Delaware County Clean Sweep begins today until November 30th, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 11-16-20)

The Telephone registration number is 865-6474, online registration is cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com. The list of acceptable items for collection can be found on the Delaware County DPW website.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies  & Downsville Fire & EMS were dispatched to a roll-over accident on County Highway 7 in the Town of Colchester that was reported by “On-Star”.   19-year-old Parker Rosencranse of Roscoe lost control of his vehicle which ran off the roadway, into a ditch and overturned.  Rosencranse was arrested and charged with the DWI, failure to keep right, moving from lane unsafely, unauthorized sticker, among other charges, Rosencranse was released on traffic summonses directing him to appear in the Town of Colchester Court on a later date to answer the charges. Rosencranse & an unidentified passenger were not injured.

Delaware County Public Health reported no new cases of COVID 19 Wednesday, they have had 121 positive cases since March with 7 deaths, 110 recoveries, currently they have 4 active cases with 1 hospitalization, and 31 in quarantine.

Delaware County Solid Waste Clean Sweep event will be held later in the year this year, due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Spokesman Tyson Robb explains.

(Tyson Robb 10-1-20)

Robb said that this will be the 24th year of the event, Online registration began today at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, and phone registrations will begin in November.

Delaware County Department of Public Works announced today that the Annual Clean Sweep hazardous waste disposal event will still be held, but at later dates, DPW Spokesman Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 8-4-20)

Robb said that more information about online & telephone registration for the events will be announced in the coming weeks for the December 4th & 5th events.

Delaware County received no additional cases of COVID 19 Monday, they report 1 additional recovery. The known active cases in the County remains at 4, to date there have been 96 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 19 people under mandatory quarantine, 4 people are isolated at home and no one is isolated in a hospital, 6 people have died and 86 have fully recovered.

The Annual Delaware County Clean Sweep gets underway
tomorrow.  Farms & Small businesses
will bring their materials Friday, followed by households on Saturday at the
designated time & place, for those who preregistered online of by phone.

Today is the last day to register for the Delaware County
Clean Sweep event.  Registration is
required, either by phone at 865-6474, by email cleansweepdelaware@gmail.com or
online at cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com.
The Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held on October 25th for
businesses & farms and on October 26th for households.

Governor Cuomo today signed
legislation prohibiting the performance or supervision of a pelvic exam on an
anesthetized or unconscious person without informed consent. The legislation
also makes it professional misconduct to perform unauthorized pelvic exams.
This legislation takes effect in 180 days.

The Delaware County Department of Public Works will hold the
23rd annual Clean Sweep October 25th & 26th; Delaware County Solid Waste
Coordinator Tyson Robb explains the schedule for those 2 days:

(Tyson Robb 10-7-19)

Residents are required to register online at
cleansweepdelaware.eventbrite.com, by phone at 865-6474 during normal weekday
business hours, or by email CleanSweepDelaware@gmail.com, all registrations are
accepted until October 18th.

The State DEC invites Public Comment about Proposal for “No
Further Action” at the Amphenol Superfund Site on Delaware Avenue in Sidney at
dec.ny.gov until September 20th.  The DEC
has scheduled a public meeting tonight at 7:00 PM at Sidney Civic Center to
discuss the proposed remedy and accept public comments.

Online Registration is underway for Delaware County's Clean
Sweep event in October, Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 9-4-19)

Robb said that the items accepted are the same in past
years, the full list can be found at the County website or at the event brite
website for registration.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies
Vaccination Clinic tonight for dogs, cats and ferrets at 6:00 pm until 8:00
pm.  The clinic will be held at the
Tompkins Highway Garage on State Route 206 in Trout Creek.

Delaware County continues to sell its recyclables at about
the same rate as it has over the last several years, but they do have to be
inventive in order to keep up with the market place, according to Delaware
County Solid Waste Coordinator Tyson Robb explains:

(Tyson Robb 7-19-19)

Robb said they will be announcing details soon about the
upcoming Delaware County Clean Sweep event, and an open house later this fall.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28-Year-Old
Ariel Alvarez of Walton, for Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended
Registration, Aggravated Unlicensed Operator,
Operating a Motor Vehicle without Insurance, Operating a Motor Vehicle
without an Inspection Certificate, driving with an Obstructed view &
Failure to Notify DMV of an Address Change, following a traffic stop
recently.  Alvarez was issued appearance
tickets for the Franklin Town Court at a later date.

SUNY Oneonta officials estimate
that about 2000 new students are moving in today, as classes start for the fall
semester on Monday.   A number of
orientations for the new students will be held prior to the start of classes
for the incoming freshman.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23 year old
Joseph Hahn of Walton for Driving While Ability Impaired due to Drugs,
following an investigation of a 4 car motor vehicle accident on Main Street in
Delhi.   Hahn allegedly rear ended a
parked vehicle, causing damage to an additional two vehicles, while operating a
motor vehicle while impaired by drugs.
Hahn was released on appearance tickets, and was scheduled to appear
before the Town of Delhi Court at a later date for further process.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old
Alycia Possemato of Guilford for Attempted Assault & Criminal Obstruction
of Breathing or Blood Circulation, following a domestic dispute at the Delaware
County Fair. Possemato was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County
Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail pending action in Village of Walton
Court on a later date.

The State Department of Labor today released preliminary
local area unemployment rates for July 2019. The State wide rate was 4%, locally;
Chenango & Otsego Counties had 4% unemployment, Delaware County 4.5%.

The Roxbury Arts Group is presenting a series of Information
Sessions throughout Delaware County to inform area artists, organizations, and
residents about the Decentralization Grant Program, Group Spokesperson Samantha
Nick comments:

(Samantha Nick 8-21-19)

Nick is the Grants and Community Coordinator for the Roxbury
Arts Group, she will present a talk at the Sidney Memorial Public Library at
10:00 am today, it is free and open to the public.

Delaware County’s clean sweep event is being held today & tomorrow. Businesses & Farms ONLY, dropped off their hazardous materials for a small fee this morning, Households drop their items off tomorrow free of charge, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. This year is the 22nd annual Clean Sweep event.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested Mark Tubbs and Angela Huggins both of Sidney, for 1 count each of Unlawful Possession of Marijuana and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The pair are accused of possessing marijuana in their apartment, where a 9 year old child also resided. The arrests came during the execution of arrest warrants at the Huggins and Tubbs residence by the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team. Both Huggins and Tubbs will appear in the Village of Sidney Court shortly to answer these charges.

Delaware County Sheriff's Department Investigators arrested 35 year old Philip Albergo of Meridale and charged him with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Unlawfully Dealing With Fireworks and Dangerous Fireworks. Albergo was out on Probation on an unrelated charge, Probation Officers discovered a high capacity ammunition feeding device, which is banned in New York State, they also seized numerous unlawful fireworks. Albergo is being held at the Delaware County Correctional Facility as a Probation Violator, to be arraigned in the Town of Meredith Court on these charges at a later time.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39 year old Eric Rossman of Davenport for criminal possession of stolen property, following an investigation into a stolen vehicle in the Town of Harpersfield earlier this year. Deputies encountered Rossman after responding to an accident in the Town of Delhi where he left the scene, they also discovered that Rossman was operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, which led to several other charges. Rossman was arraigned at the Town of Davenport Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 secured bond, he will appear in the Town of Davenport and the Town of Delhi courts at a later date.

Delaware County's Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste disposal days are coming up this week, County Solid Waste Coordinator Sue McIntyre comments:

(Sue McIntyre 10-16-18)

The event will allow for county farms, businesses & residents to get rid of items such as paints, pesticides & other house hold chemicals, plus Pharmaceutical Wastes, Sharps & Syringes.

19th Congressional District Candidates will be debating in Walton on Tonight from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., at the Walton Theater on Gardiner Place. Congressional candidates who have secured a place on the ballot have been invited, including incumbent John Faso and Democratic challenger Antonio Delgado, Green Party candidate Steven Greenfield and Independent Diane Neal. The debate is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters, the Delaware County Farm Bureau and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.

Due to saturated subgrade conditions, Delaware Avenue in Oneonta will remain closed until further notice. The City's contractor, R.B. Robinson, will leave appropriate signage in place overnight, and will be working to correct this issue today. Businesses on Railroad Avenue will remain accessible at all times through Sand Street or Rose Avenue. More information is available at 432-2100.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23-year-old Cheyenne Strong of Bainbridge on an arrest warrant issued by the Town of Davenport Court for Criminal Contempt. Strong allegedly violated an active order of protection & was arraigned in the Town of Walton Court and was released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to return to the Davenport Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31 year old Eduardo Torres Jr. of Walton for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden. Deputies allege that Torres's vehicle was stopped on a dangerous turn on State Highway 10, impeding traffic, and that he had his license suspended. Torres is scheduled to reappear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.

Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Greet Breakfast will be held Friday in Sidney. The event will run from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Lodge at 104 River Street in Sidney. The Guest Speaker is Adam Flint, Clean Energy Program Director at Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition. registration is available at delawarecounty.org

Delaware County "CLEAN SWEEP" will be held later this month, for county residents, businesses & farms to dispose of hazardous materials, Solid Waste coordinator Sue McIntyre said that Phone registration begins now:

(Sue McIntyre 10-1-18)

Again, the Number to register by phone is 865-6474 for the Clean Sweep days.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies, Walton Village Police, New York State Police, & several local Emergency Squads responded Thursday to a head-on collision, with 5 victims and 1 entrapment, on County Highway 21 near the intersection of Russell Road in the Town of Walton. The Investigation by Sheriff's Deputies determined that 42 year old Jeremy Shaw of Walton was driving a pickup truck when he crossed over the center line and struck a SUV head on driven by 43 year old Michael Franzese of Pearl River. Franzese was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton with head and facial injuries and was later transferred to UHS Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, 41 year old Diane Franzese, 12 year old Anthony Franzese and 10 year old Angelina Franzese were also transported to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, they suffered various injuries and were treated and released. Jeremy Shaw sustained injuries to his head and lower extremities, as well as possible internal injuries, and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center. The cause of this accident remains under investigation.

Online registration for the Delaware county "Clean Sweep" Household Hazardous waste disposal days begin this weekend, Solid Waste Coordinator Sue McIntyre explains:

(Sue McIntyre 8-31-18)

Phone registration will not begin until October 1st, at 865-6474, for the Clean Sweep days.

The 17th annual 4-H Golf Tournament tees off on Friday, September 14th at the Delhi College Golf Course. Proceeds generated by the tournament will support youth development activities in Delaware County. 3 or 4 more teams are available to enter, Registration begins on the 14th at 8:00 AM, with a shotgun start will begin at 9:00 AM. All entry forms and fees must be received at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, 34570 St Hwy 10, Suite 2, Hamden, 13782 no later than September 5th. More information is available at 865-6531 or at ccedelaware.org.

Governor Cuomo announced that teams from FEMA have begun Joint Public Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessments in 8 counties impacted by severe flooding in early August. The assessments will determine if the total amount of damage costs meets the $28.29 million requirement for federal aid, if so, a disaster declaration will be granted and FEMA funding would be available to support infrastructure repair. Broome, Chenango, & Delaware Counties are included locally. The heavy rain storms and resulting flooding caused significant damage to roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. state & local officials believe that the total costs meet the federal threshold for a disaster declaration.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies & the State DOT Safety Unit conducted a commercial vehicle safety check point at the intersection of State Highway 357 and County Highway 14 in the Town of Franklin. 6 commercial vehicles were stopped and examined, 4 were found to have violations significant enough to necessitate that they be taken out of service until their mechanical issues were fixed or negligence corrected, 5 traffic tickets were issued.

Delaware County Department of Solid Waste announced that there is plenty of composted materials available for county residents for their gardens, Solid Waste
Coordinator Sue McIntyre explains:

(Sue McIntyre 7-25-18)

McIntyre said that arrangements to obtain compost can be made at 865-5805 extension 201, she also announced that the Delaware County Clean Sweep days will be held
on October 19th & 20th this year, registration for that event will begin in September.

This year’s Delaware County Clean Sweep will be held Friday & Saturday, for those looking to get rid of various household chemicals properly. Event coordinator Sue McIntyre of Delaware County Solid Waste explains:

(Sue McIntyre 10-19-17)

Farms & Businesses will drop off their unwanted chemicals tomorrow; Households will drop their waste off on Saturday.

State Police arrested 20 year old Tyler Gano of Davenport for Menacing a Police Officer. The arrest was made following the execution of an arrest warrant on an unrelated charge at a residence on County Highway 10 in the Town of Davenport. Gano is accused of displaying a knife towards troopers; he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $10,000.00 bail.

The Deadline to register by phone to participate in this year's Delaware County Clean Sweep is this Sunday October 15th. Event coordinator Sue McIntyre of Delaware County Solid Waste explains:

(Sue McIntyre 10-13-17)

The phone number to register is 865-6474; the online registration is at cleansweep Delaware. event brite.com. Farms & businesses will drop off their unwanted chemicals on Friday October 19th, households on Saturday October 20th.

Delaware County Public Health and the Village of Sidney Police will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at McDonalds in Sidney from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Parents and caregivers can have their child’s car seat checked at no cost by certified child safety seat technicians. Car seats which do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard may be replaced. Funding for this program is made possible by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and the National Highway Safety Administration. For more information about this event call Heather Warner at Delaware County Public Health 607-832-5200.