WCDO Radio News

The 1st of 2 Summer Educational Series from the Cullman Child Development Center will be held Sunday with the 2nd annual Soap Box Derby, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 7-10-26)

The Soap Box Derby will run from 10:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, on Clifton Street. there will be divisions for kids, teens & adults.

State Police responded to a report of a child in distress at a swimming pool at the Binghamton Country Club on Robinson Hill Road. Upon the Troopers’ arrival, bystanders and lifeguards had already initiated lifesaving measures for an unresponsive 11-year-old boy, Troopers assisted in those efforts until the child was transported by ambulance to Wilson Medical Center and subsequently flown to Upstate University Hospital, where the child passed away. The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office following further examination. No foul play is suspected at this time.

The Doors tribute band “Crystal Ship” will be at Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta Saturday, director Geoff Doyle comments:

(Geoff Doyle 7-10-26)

Tickets are available at foothillspac.org, or at the door Saturday.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-17-26

The Cullman Child Development Center's Summer series will host 2 events for area children in July, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 6-17-26)

Williams said that interested participants for the Soapbox derby should begin registering this week, at ccdcderby.com.

The Norwich Business Improvement District announced today that Public art will be coming to Downtown Norwich. Development Chenango Corporation was awarded $600,000 for a Downtown small project grant fund, $350,000 was spent supporting property owners’ renovations. The remaining funds, along with donations from Friends of the Park and local foundations, have been allocated to public art for Downtown Norwich. Awarded artists will design and install five sculptures and one mural Downtown! The Norwich Public Art Initiative, a committee formed to steward the project, has launched a request for artist qualifications as the first phase of the project, final proposals will be selected by December 1, with anticipated installation of the art work in spring 2027.

State DEC announced several changes to deer hunting regulations to increase harvest of female deer and improve DEC’s ability to manage abundant deer populations. Under the new system, all hunters will receive a first Antlered Deer Tag which can be used during any season, except the September antlerless season. Hunters who harvest and report an antlerless deer, will be eligible to receive a second Antlered Deer Tag, More information is available at dec.ny.gov/things-to-do/hunting.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 40 year old Barbara Brooke Walley, who is wanted on a Bench Warrant issued by Delaware County Court. Walley is a 5'2" tall white female with brown hair and green eyes, Anyone with information pertaining to the whereabouts of this person, please contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at (607)832-5555 or “Submit a Tip” via our Sheriff’s APP.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-17-26

SFCU has recently presented a $20,000 donation to the United Way Mid Rural NY, supporting efforts to improve access to dental care for children across Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Madison counties. SFCU President & CEO JIm Reynolds comments;

(Jim Reynolds 6-17-26)

Reynolds said that access to dental care remains a significant challenge in many rural communities, where provider shortages and transportation barriers exist, More information about the SFCU 1 Million Reasons initiative is available at sfcuonline.org/1millionreasons.

The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office will host their 2nd to last Community Meeting tonight regarding the planning of the "America’s Potluck & Turtle Island” festival, The community dialogue will take place today from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. at the Flanagan Research Center at 43 Rexford Street in Norwich. The festival will take place from 4 to 8 pm. on July 5 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds

The Cullman Child Development Center will have the final program of the Summer Educational Series tomorrow Saturday in Sidney, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 8-8-25)

The event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday at the Cullman Center at 90 West Road in Sidney.

The Cullman Child Development Center will have the final program of the Summer Educational series this Saturday in Sidney, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 8-5-25)

The event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday at the Cullman Center at 90 West Road in Sidney.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-5-25

New York State is under an air quality health advisory from the Department of Environmental Conservation until midnight Tuesday. The pollution continues to come from the Canadian wildfires. Smoke from these fires contain fine particulate matter, which can be difficult for those with breathing issues.

The Next in the series of educational programs for children by the Cullman Center in Sidney will be Ag Day this Sunday at Keith Clark Park in Sidney, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 7-25-25)

The event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-25-25

The Class of 2025 will be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame this weekend in Cooperstown. Dick Allen, Dave Parker, CC Sabathia, Ichiro Suzuki and Billy Wagner will be enshrined, More than 50 Hall of Famers are expected to return to honor the newest members. The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held Sunday, at 1:30 p.m. on the grounds of the Clark Sports Center, The Induction Ceremony will be shown live on MLB Network, or at MLB.com.

The Unadilla Carnival of Sales will be held tomorrow throughout the village, Unadilla Chamber President Jackie Carey explains:

(Jackie Carey 7-11-25)

Activities will continue in Unadilla Sunday with the Cullman Child Development Center Derby Day from 12:00 to 4:00 PM, Unadilla Mayor Jake Cotten explains:

(Jake Cotten 7-11-25)

More information about the derby day is available at ccdcderbyday.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-20-25

State Police arrested 37 year old Jason Lagano of Port Crane, for 2nd degree Assault, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Unlawful Possession of Noxious Matter. On May 8, Troopers were notified that a victim was seeking care at UHS Wilson Medical Center for injuries sustained at a residence in Afton, after being pepper sprayed and struck with an object which caused fractures to both of the victim’s arms. Troopers were not able to immediately locate Lagano and a warrant was issued for his arrest, he was located Thursday by the Broome County Sheriff’s Department and turned over to Troopers, he was processed & was Arraigned & released on his own recognizance, He’s scheduled to appear at Afton Town Court on July 1.

The Cullman Child Development Center will have the 1st of their summer educational series events this Sunday, with the “Buzz About Honeybees”, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 6-17-25)

Other Summer educational Events will include the Derby Day & Cullman Classic Car show on July 13th and Agriculture Day on July 27th.

The West Kortright Center is bringing back " Kidstock", with Music, Art and activities for all, this Sunday from 11am til 3pm, with a suggested donation of $25. More information is available at (607) 278-5454

The Delaware County Historical Association and the 144th New York Reenactment Group will hold a Civil War Re-Enactment Saturday & Sunday at the Association's grounds at 46549 state Highway 10 in Delhi The weekend will feature two full-scale battle reenactments, Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for active or retired military, and free for children 12 and under. For more information, call 607-746-3849

The Cullman Child Development center will have the 1st of their summer educational series events this Sunday, with the “Buzz About Honeybees”, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 6-17-25)

Other Summer educational Events will include the Derby Day & Cullman Classic Car show on July 13th and Agriculture Day on July 27th.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-15-25

33 year old Drew J. Garnier of Masonville was sentenced to a total of 30 years in prison to be followed by 15 years of post-release supervision for the killing of his pregnant wife Samantha and assaulting his 2 daughters. Garnier admitted to repeatedly stabbing his wife and children in their home on Houck Road in the Town of Masonville on September 4, 2024. Samantha and her unborn daughter died as a result of the stabbing. The children suffered significant injuries. Garnier pleaded guilty to 1st degree Manslaughter, and 2 counts of 1st degree Assault in March in Delaware County Court.

Delaware County sheriff's office provided an update regarding the head on collision on State Highway 206 in the Town of Walton Tuesday, where 1 of the vehicles went over an embankment. 3 of the occupants escaped from their vehicles, 1 was trapped. A vehicle operated by 68-year-old Steven Wilson of Irvington, crossed over the double yellow line and collided head on with an SUV operated by 19-year-old Lauren Winans-Houck of Roscoe, her SUV exited the roadway and traveled over the embankment. A passenger of the SUV was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital and was released. Winans-Houck was transported to Wilson Hospital in Binghamton for treatment of injuries and leg fractures, Wilson, and his passenger were air-lifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, the passenger was treated for fractures & was released, Wilson remains in critical condition due to multiple fractures and internal injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

The Cullman Child Development Center will continue this year with their Summer series locally with events designed to be educational for area children, this year they added an old fashioned Soapbox Derby race to be held in July in Unadilla, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 5-15-25)

Corbin Curley is on the Summer Series Planning board & he told WCDO that he will be building a derby car with his son for the Derby Day:

(Corbin Curley 5-15-25)

The event will be held Sunday July 13th on Clifton Street in Unadilla, more information is available at ccdcderby.com.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-15-25

The Binghamton Police Department announced the identification of the victim from the stabbing at the Salvation Army on Tuesday as 57 year old Kevin Ray of Endicott. Michael Brutvan was charged with 2nd degree murder for the death of Ray, police responded at about 5:15 PM to a report of a stabbing at the Salvation Army, Ray with stab wounds to his shoulder and neck and succumbed to his injuries at an area hospital..

State Police at Troop C on State Route 7, are holding a child's car seat safety check today. The event will be held between 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Troop C Headquarters, more information is available at 607-561-7400.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 42 year old Christopher DeMarco of Unadilla, for Unlawful Surveillance, Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation of Sex Offender unlawfully secretly recording a juvenile victim while the victim was changing, with a cell phone. DeMarco also had 4 internet accounts not registered on the State Sex Offender Registry. DeMarco was taken into custody Monday following the execution of a search warrant, he was processed and lodged in the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment. An order of protection was requested on behalf of the victim. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are pending.

The Cullman Child Development Center in Sidney will have their annual Summer educational series for area Children, with a Soap Box Derby day in Unadilla on Sunday July 13th, Unadilla Mayor Jake Cotten explains:

(Jake Cotten 3-25-25)

Cotten said that the events will start at 12:00 Noon and will follow that Unadilla Carnival of Sales to be held that Saturday July 12th.

The Cullman Child Development Center Big Rigs event will be held tomorrow in Sidney, Cullman Director Amy Williams comments:

(Amy Williams 8-2-24)

The event will be held at the Cullman facility Saturday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

P.M. NEWS Friday 7-26-24

41 year old Willis Bickham Jr, of Binghamton, was found guilty of 1st Degree Rape, forcible touching and endangering the welfare of a child by a Broome County Jury Thursday. On June 24, 2023, Bickham Jr. took a 12-year-old child into an apartment at 2 Green Street in Binghamton and engaged in sexual acts. Sentencing is scheduled for October 24, 2024 where Bickham is facing up to 25 years in State Prison followed by 10 to 25 years of post-release supervision, and he must register as a Sex Offender with the state. Due to his criminal history, the Broome County District Attorney’s Office will pursue a sentence of 25 years to life under the Persistent Felony Offender guidelines.

Rock & Roll is scheduled tonight at the Foothills Performing Arts center in Oneonta, Director Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 7-26-24)

More information about this & other shows are available at foothillspac.org.

The Cullman Child Development Center of Sidney will hold Honey Bee Day Sunday at the Sidney American Legion, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 7-26-24)

The event is free & will run on Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The Cullman Child Development Center of Sidney will hold their annual "Ag Day" for children to experience various aspects of farming, according to Cullman Director Amy Williams:

(Amy Williams 7-12-24)

The event will be held Sunday at Keith Clark Park in Sidney from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

A different kind of Comedy Show will be at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta this weekend, spokesman Geoff Doyle described the next show:

(Geoff Doyle 7-12-24)

Tickets & more information about future shows can be found at foothillspac.org or by calling (607) 431-2080.

Music by composers who live in or contribute to the musical life of Otsego County will be the focus of the next in the summer series of concerts at Gilbertsville’s Dunderberg Gallery, at 118 Marion Avenue. The next show will be Saturday night at 7:30 pm. The Tickets will be available at the door: $20 for adults; $15 for seniors and students; $10 for children, for more information, call the gallery at 607-783-2010.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-21-23

The Small Business Resource Fair will be held today from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, Sidney Community Cultural Center, Delaware County Chamber Of Commerce President Ray Pucci comments:

(Ray Pucci 8-21-23)

Pucci said that the event is free & open to all businesses and entrepreneurs, who registered, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.

Delaware County Public Health will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at The Cullman Center in Sidney today from 3:30PM-5:30PM. 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. Be sure to bring your child/children to the event and expectant parents are welcome as well, more information is available at 607-832-5200.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-21-23

National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies will be held this weekend in Cooperstown. The festivities start with the Parade of Legends Cooperstown at 6:00 PM Saturday. The parade originates at Lake Street and Chestnut Street, proceeds down Chestnut Street toward Main Street and onto Main Street to the Baseball Hall of Fame. The Parade of Legends will feature more than 4 dozen returning Hall of Famers as well as Class of 2023 members Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen. The Induction Weekend will conclude with the inductions of McGriff and Rolen Sunday at 1:30 at the Clark Sports Center.

The Cullman Child Development Center will hold their next Summer Series event This Sunday, for Dairy day, Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 7-21-23)

The event will be held at Keith Clark Park on Sunday, from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM

State Troopers that are trained as child car seat technicians will be conducting 2 events this weekend to check the safety of child safety seats. Troopers will be available at Glimmerglass State Park Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM & Sunday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Chenango Fire Company at 86 Castle Creek Road, Binghamton. Appointments are not required but are suggested by calling 561-7604.

The Cullman Child Development Center & The Sidney American Legion are teaming up for an educational event; The Buzz About Honey Bees, this Sunday at the Sidney American Legion, organizer Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 7-7-23)

Halbert said that they started the series 2 years ago, and they average about 375 in attendance at each event. Sunday's event will be held from 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM.

About 2 dozen people have been stricken statewide with a food parasite illness recently, according to the Centers for Disease Control. The outbreak is from a parasite called Cyclospora that has recently sickened people across 22 states, with 30 hospitalized. Cyclospora usually spreads through Produce that has been contaminated with feces, symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea and fatigue. The CDC traced an outbreak in Georgia and Alabama to a tainted batch of broccoli, but the latest cases could be from different sources in the other states reporting cases of the sickness.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-26-23

The Town of Sidney Highway Department announced that Back River Road will be closed from Rte 357 to Exit 10 today through Wednesday, it will also be closed July 5th and July 6th for paving, area motorists are advised to use other local roads during the work periods.

The Cullman Kids Series of Summer Event will be held again this summer, with 3 events scheduled in Sidney, according to co-organizer Larry Halbert:

(Larry Halbert 6-26-23)

Halbert said that the Dairy Day will be Sunday July 23rd at Keith Clark Park & Big Rigs day will be at the Cullman Center on August 5th.

CDO Workforce announced a Job fair at their Sidney Office in the Civic Center at 21 Liberty Street tomorrow from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Job Openings are currently available at the US Postal Service, Cullman Child Development Center, Unalam & Chobani among others, more information is available at 607-832-5776.

The Cullman Child Development Center announced a major expansion of their child care facility in Sidney, Executive Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 11-14-22)

Williams said that the Cullman Center been in greater demand following the COVID 19 pandemic, requiring the expansion project. more information is available at 607-563-PLAY, or email amy.williams@cullmancenter.org.

Federal Prosecutors announced that 63 year old Timothy Deuel of Tioga County, pleaded guilty to 3 counts of possession of child pornography. Deuel was sentenced in the U.S. District Court in 2015 to 87 months imprisonment and 10 years supervised release as a result of his conviction for distribution of child pornography, he admitted that he again possessed approximately 1,000 images of child pornography and more than 200 video files of child pornography. Sentencing on the latest conviction will be on November 29th, Deuel faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years and up to life.

Sidney Rotary Club & Cullman Child Developmental Center of Sidney continue to gain popularity with their free summer events, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert said that their recent Dairy Day event was very successful, and they anticipate similar attendance at the "Big Rig Event" August 6th:

(Larry Halbert 7-27-22)

Halbert said that the event will be held at the Cullman Center at 90 West Road in Sidney, more information is available at the Sidney Rotary Facebook Page, or by calling 563-PLAY.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-27-22

The World Health Organization declared the international monkeypox outbreak a global emergency, & the State Department of Health continues to monitor the current monkeypox outbreak.   Chenango County Department of Public Health Director Isaiah Sutton told WCDO News that they are prepared if a case is confirmed locally:

(Isaiah Sutton 7-26-22)

Sutton said that anyone with symptoms of monkeypox should first call their health care provider, more information is also available by calling the Chenango County Health Department at (607) 337-1660.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-22-22

State Police responded Thursday Morning to a 2-vehicle-crash on State Route 23 in the town of Roxbury. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation revealed that a 79-year-old woman was traveling east on State Route 23 when she crossed over the double yellow line into the opposite lane of traffic, she struck a Curtis Lumber flatbed truck, which unsuccessfully attempted to avoid the crash. The woman was pronounced deceased on scene, her name will be released following the notification of family, The driver of the flatbed was taken to Bassett Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Norwich CDO Workforce is hosting an in-person recruitment event at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center at 1 O'Hara Drive in Norwich on Thursday, July 28th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Representatives from Amphenol in Sidney & Willow Run Foods in Kirkwood will be on hand to discuss job opportunities. Job seekers can also call ahead to pre-schedule an interview: 607-334-2201.

Sidney Rotary & the Cullman Child Development Center present "Dairy Day" on Sunday, at Keith Clark Park in Sidney. Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 7-12-22)

The event will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, more information about the event on Sunday, or their August 6th event, is available at the Sidney Rotary Facebook page, or by calling Larry Halbert at 607-237-4762.

Sidney Rotary & the Cullman Child Development Center present "Dairy Day" on Sunday, July 24th, it will be free to children & will be held at Keith Clark Park in Sidney. Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 7-12-22)

The event will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on the 24th, more information about the event on the 24th, or their August 6th event, is available at the Sidney Rotary Facebook page, or by calling Larry Halbert at 607-237-4762.

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 62-year-old James Sullivan of Vestal pleaded guilty to felony charges of the criminal sexual act and 1st degree sexual abuse. Sullivan admitted that he engaged in sexual conduct with a male child under the age of 11 for a 6 year period, Sullivan will serve 7 years in prison followed by 10 years of post-release supervision, when he is Sentenced in October.

This Sunday, the Sidney Rotary Club & The Cullman Child Development Center will team up for the 2nd of their Free Summer Series, with "The Buzz About Honey Bees”, Rotary Club Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 7-8-22)

The event will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Sunday at The Sidney American Legion on Union Street.

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 37-year-old Douglas Ostrander of Roseboom for 1st degree Rape, Predatory sexual assault against a child, course of sexual conduct, criminal sex act & Endangering the welfare of a child, the alleged sexual abuse happened in the towns of Milford, Cherry Valley and Roseboom. Ostrander was remanded to the Otsego County jail on $25,000 cash bail or $250,000 bond.

This Sunday, The Sidney Rotary Club & The Cullman Child Development Center present the 1st of 4 events for Children through the Summer Months. Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert told WCDO News about some of the interactive exhibits for children at Sunday's event, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 6-3-22)

The "You Can Do It" event swill be held this Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at Sidney American Legion on Union Street.

Binghamton's annual Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally will return to August this year in Otsiningo Park. The 2022 Spiedie Fest and Balloon Rally will begin on Friday, August 5, continuing through the weekend. The festival's concerts will feature new performers this year, including Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, Lou Gramm, formerly of Foreigner and Gary Levox of Rascal Flats. Tickets 7 More information is available at spiediefest.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-3-22

State Police updated information on Wednesday's head-on collision involving an SUV and a Trailways bus on State Highway 23 in the town of Davenport. The only occupant of the SUV, was 65-year-old Diane Bevins of Stamford, she was pronounced deceased on the scene. The driver of the bus, 44-year-old Joanna Reedman of Astoria, and a passenger, 59-year-old Aris Vavasis of Hartwick were transported to Bassett Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, 3 other passengers were not injured, the investigation is on-going.

Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Car Seat Event today at the Sidney Head Start at the Civic Center. Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be on hand from 12:00 to 2:00 PM to check car seats and give instruction to parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and use. For more details about this event call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

The Bainbridge Rotary Club is sponsoring their 19th Bike A-Thon tomorrow at General Clinton Park. The proceeds from pledges will be used to purchase a refrigerator unit at the Bainbridge Community Center, more information is available at 607-226-7744.

The Cullman Child Development Center in Sidney is holding a free event this Saturday to test area children’s hearing, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 5-6-22)

The screenings will be held this Saturday At the Cullman Center in Sidney from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for those who register at cullmancenter.org, or at 563-7529.

Village of Sidney Police Department concluded an investigation involving an adult sending inappropriate messages and/or indecent material to a minor under the age of 18. Police arrested 20 year old Jazmine Brown of Sidney for Disseminate indecent material to minors & Endangering the welfare of a child, Brown was arraigned in Village of Sidney Court where she was released on her own recognizance to appear back in court at a later date.

The Unadilla Drive In will re-open for the season this Friday night under new ownership, Julie Miller and her family will be operating the Drive-in, she told WCDO News what their first features will be:

(Julie Miller 5-3-22)

Miller said that the Drive-In will be open on weekends through the end of the school year & may expand to more nights during the week in the summer months, they are also open to other groups looking to rent the facility, more details are available on their Facebook Page or by calling 369-2000.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-3-22

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the launch of Round 12 of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative, which includes core capital grant and tax-credit funding to be combined with a wide range of programs from 10 state agencies that will provide funding for prospective projects. $150 million in grant funds from Empire State Development will be available to projects on a continuous basis, Applications are available at apps.cio.ny.gov & are due by July 29th.

The Cullman Child Development Center in Sidney is holding a free event this Saturday to test area children's hearing, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 5-3-22)

The screenings will be held this Saturday At the Cullman Center in Sidney from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM for those who register at cullmancenter.org, or at 563-7529.

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will reopen the doors soon to the History Center at 183 Main Street in downtown Oneonta, after a 4 month closure for renovations, Director Marcela Micucci explains:

(Marcela Micucci 5-2-22)

The Grand Re-opening will be on Friday Evening May 13th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, where the Society will unveil the Small Community, Big Ideas: Greater Oneonta exhibit, exploring the history of the town and city of Oneonta, with interactive and digital features and a variety of different, formerly unseen objects from Society's archives, to register for the free event, go to eventbrite.com..

Otsego County Relay for Life & the village of Milford are teaming up for "Celebrating Our Heroes" on Saturday September 11th.  Festivities begin at 4:30 PM with a parade from the Milford central School to Wilber Park, where there will be activities for children and guest speakers Jim Seward, State Senator Peter Oberacker & Assemblyman John Salka.

In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks, the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center will hold a commemoration Saturday, September 11, at 8:45 AM at their All Faith Chapel to honor the lives lost and those lives that were changed by the tragic events. The online event will be available at on youtube.com; they will also host a story and pictorial collage in remembrance of that day on their Facebook page at facebook.com/VAAlbany.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a 1 car motor vehicle accident Thursday on State Highway 23 in the Town of Davenport, near the intersection of Brick House Hill Road.  The investigation determined that a 13-year-old passenger sustained a serious head injury from the accident & LifeNet airlifted the teen to Albany Medical Center.  The driver 35 year-old Robert Smith of Davenport sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.   Deputies learned that Smith fell asleep at the wheel, the car travelled across the on-coming lane of traffic and ran off the roadway where it struck a tree, Smith was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, moving from a lane unsafely, failure to keep right, he will appear in the Town of Davenport Court at a later date.

Plans will be in the works shortly, as Unadilla House Owner Gus Hatzidakis & Unadilla Mayor Jack Insinga will work together to try to get funding to rebuild & restore the long time Unadilla Centerpiece, Mayor Insinga said that he discussed it with Hatzidakis today & told WCDO what they expect to do next:

(Mayor Jack Insinga 9-10-21)

Insinga said that the Unadilla House had become problematic with squatters and drug users damaging the property in recent years, the squatters have left and they are now hoping to turn that around, re-open the business & fix the apartments.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-10-21

Delaware County Public Health announced that a 53rd death from COVID 19 complications, they have had 100 new positive cases in the last week, there are 118 active cases, 4 hospitalized and 170 are quarantined.  The CDC & Delaware County Public Health recommends everyone should wear a mask indoors in public places.  Vaccine clinic sites at can be found at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov.  Currently, 49.4% of the Delaware County population is vaccinated, 77% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, 23% of the positive cases are vaccinated & 2.5% of positive cases are college students/employees.

The Sidney Rotary Club & the Cullman Child Development Center will hold a "Family of Heroes" Event for area Children on Sunday at the Sidney Veteran's Memorial Park, according to spokesman Larry Halbert:

(Larry Halbert 9-2-21)

Halbert said that the Event was scheduled in July & was postponed due to the weather, the event on the 12th runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

NAC Entertainment announced the return of their "Test Drive Your Seat" event at the Forum Theater in Binghamton next week, Spokesperson Tina Niles explains:

(Tina Niles)

More information about the line-up of shows can be located at nacentertainment.com/broadway-in-Binghamton

The Sidney Rotary Club & the Cullman Child Development Center will hold a "Family of Heroes" Event for area Children on Sunday September 12th at the Sidney Veteran's Memorial Park, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 9-2-21)

Halbert said that the Event was scheduled in July & was postponed due to the weather, the event on the 12th runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 2 people Tuesday after Deputies responded to a burglary reported in the Town of Hamden. The home owner's Video captured 2 subjects, 1 with a handgun, who forcefully entered the home. Randy Hawkins of Morris was taken into custody by State Police; George Klinger was taken into custody at his Morris residence by members of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office and State Police. Officers executed a search warrant at Hawkins’ and Klinger’s Morris residence and recovered a quantity of firearms, ammunition and other property reported stolen in recent Delaware County burglaries. Hawkins and Klinger were charged with 1st degree burglary and criminal use of a firearm, they were arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court, Hawkins was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $75,000 cash bail and Klinger was remanded on $40,000 cash bail. The investigation is on-going and more arrests are anticipated.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-20-21

The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center will hold an event for children this Sunday, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, "The Buzz about Honeybees" will be held at Keith Clark Park on River Street in Sidney, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert told WCDO News that it is a safe event for the children:

(Larry Halbert 8-20-21)

Halbert said that the children in attendance will see honeybees contained behind a glass enclosure, & they will get samples of honey to take home.

The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center will present "Big Rig Day" tomorrow at the Cullman Center in Sidney, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 8-6-21)

The final event of the series for children will be on Sunday August 22nd at Keith Clark Park in Sidney.