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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-22-23

September is Suicide Awareness Month, and another event will be coming Sunday in Delhi to raise funds to combat the continuing suicide problem. Karen Heisig is the Director of the Greater New York Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, she talked about Sunday's walk in Delhi:

(Karen Heiseg 9-22-23)

Heiseg said Sunday's Delhi Walk will begin at 12:00 Noon, people can register for the walks at AFSP.Org/Delaware County, more information is also available at 315-664-0346.

State Police will be hosting a FREE car seat safety check event Saturday from 12:00 pm. – 3:00 pm. That event will be held at: Chenango Bridge Fire Department

The Chenango Arts Council will have an interactive who-done-it this Saturday night, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 9-22-23)

Tickets are available at Chenangoarts.org, more information is available at 336-2787.

Delaware County Board of Elections are alerting County Residents that Individuals have been going door to door impersonating County Board of Elections staff. These individuals are confronting voters regarding their registration status and accusing voters of committing crimes. If you encounter one of these individuals in Delaware County, please call 607-832-5321 immediately. The Delaware County Board of Elections has already notified local law enforcement.

September is Suicide awareness Month, and 2 events will be coming this month to raise awareness & raise funds to combat the continuing suicide problem. Karen Heisig is the Director of the Greater New York Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, she talked about how people can get involved in the cause:

(Karen Heiseg 9-1-23)

Heiseg said that there will be a Walk at the 6th Ward Booster Club Field in Oneonta on September 16th starting at 8:00 AM, another will be on September 24th starting at SUNY Delhi at 12:00 Noon, people can register for the walks at AFSP.ORG/Oneonta or AFSP.Org/Delaware County, more information is also available at 315-664-0346.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-1-23

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual "Bainbridge Days" today & tomorrow, Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:

(June White 9-1-23)

More information about the Bainbridge Chamber is available at 967 8700 or on their Facebook Page.

A Renaissance Fair will be held Saturday & Sunday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich, the activities will be held from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM both days. Guests are encouraged to attend in period costume, On site parking is free.

Broome County Sheriff's Fred Akshar held a press conference this afternoon into the deaths of 2 people at Village Manor Apartments on Gary Street in Windsor. Sheriff Akshar said that this was a murder & suicide, the deceased have been identified 53 year old Kent Johnson of Windsor and his former girlfriend, 47 year old Tess Savage of Binghamton. Investigators have determined that Savage went to Johnson's apartment, even though she had an order of protection against him, she died of strangulation, a few hours later, Johnson killed himself with a gun.

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit arrested 34 year old Carnel McCarden of Johnson City, police stated that McCarden dove through a glass window at 57 Miriam Street Tuesday to elude police investigators. McCarden was armed with 2 handguns, he was injured by broken glass, police searched the residence They Seized crystal methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. McCarden was charged with 3 counts of criminal possession of a weapon, 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of stolen property and obstructing governmental administration, McCarden was arraigned and sent to Broome County Jail.

The Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 28 year old Paris Belton of Patersonville pleaded guilty to DWI In Masonville Town Court. Belton was charged after crashing his vehicle on State Route 8 on March 5th, Sidney Police & State Police responded, Belton had his licensed revoked, was ordered to attend a drug & alcohol evaluation, & must comply with recommendations, Belton was also charged $900 in fees & fines, and he must install an interlock device on all of his vehicles.

Several Area Fire Departments were called to the scene of a structure fire on Mary Brown Road in the town of Laurens this morning At about 9:10 AM. Firefighters from Laurens, Hartwick, Milford, West Oneonta, Morris & Oneonta have responded, The fire was called in an occupant, who reported that all other occupants escaped without injuries. Firefighters were still at the scene early this afternoon, WCDO News will have more information as it becomes available.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 4-20-23

Delaware County District Attorney's office announced that 52 year old Robin Reese of Bainbridge pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Driving While Intoxicated, in the Village of Delhi on 2 separate occasions. Reese admitted that she had a previous DWI conviction within the prior 10 years, which resulted in these charges being felonies, she was sentenced to 2 separate terms of 5-year felony probation supervision, she was also sentenced to Adult Treatment Court, she must undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation, and successfully comply with any treatment recommendations. Reese's license was revoked, and the Court imposed fines and surcharges in the amount of $4,140.00.

Broome County Sheriff's Office will hold the 1st of 4 Public Safety Town Halls, Today’s meeting at the Town of Chenango Town Hall from 6:00 to 7:30 PM. Sheriff Akshar, Undersheriff Davis and members of the Sheriff's Office team will be present to discuss issues, answer questions. The Town of Chenango Town Hall is located at 1529 State Route 12, Binghamton.

State police and local law enforcement will be stepping up patrols and targeting drug-impaired driving during an enforcement and prevention campaign on April 20, due to marijuana-oriented celebrations that take place annually on April 20. The State Police, Department of Motor Vehicles and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee remind motorists that driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, including cannabis, is not only dangerous, it is illegal in New York State.

P.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-13-22

The Delhi Police Department responded to the report of a potential Active shooter incident at the Delaware County Courthouse, at about 10:30 this morning, which led to a lock-down & evacuations of downtown businesses and the Delaware Academy, according to Delhi Police Chief Mike Mills:

(Delhi Police Chief Mike Mills 7-13-22)

Chief Mills said that his department received assistance from State Police, Delaware County Sheriff's Office & SUNY Delhi University Police, he also said that there was no panicking among those who had to clear out the area downtown, The village was re-opened as normal by early this afternoon.

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the successful implementation of 988 in New York State as the new three-digit number to call or text to be connected to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All 62 counties in New York State will be covered for the launch of the new 988 Lifeline, which will ensure that anyone with a New York area code contacting 988 will be connected to one of New York's 988 crisis centers. In 2020, NYS received 142,827 calls, a 13 percent increase in just one year.

Commerce Chenango & the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a 5:05 Business After Hours event at Forged Brewery in at 1732 state Route 41 in Coventry today. Registration is available at the Commerce Chenango website events page.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-22-21

The Broome County Health Department announced that they have reached 400 deaths from COVID-19 since March 2020. The department reported that the peak month was January of 2021 when 86 people died from the virus. Currently, there are 778 cases of COVID 19 in Broome County, with 73 hospitalized, The deadliest month was January 2021, where the county reports 86 deaths from the disease. Currently, there are 778 active cases of COVID-19 in Broome County. 73 people are hospitalized. More than 24,200 positive cases have been reported since the beginning of the pandemic.

Delaware County District Attorney John Hubbard has announced the start of his campaign for Delaware County Judge in the 2022 election. The position will be on the 2022 ballot following the announcement of retirement by Judge Richard Northrup. Hubbard was elected District Attorney in November 2016 and was re-elected in 2020, he previously served as Chief Assistant District Attorney under Northrup for 10 years, after first joining the office in 2000 as an Assistant D.A.

Butterball has issued a recall on more than 14,000 pounds of ground turkey products after consumers complained of finding pieces of blue plastic embedded in their raw ground turkey. The items being recalled are the 2.5-pound "farm to family Butterball all-natural Ground Turkey" trays with a sell-by date of October 18th, and the 3-pound "Kroger Ground Turkey" trays with an October 17 sell-by date. The items were produced on September 28, & should be returned to the place of purchase.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-22-21

The FCC has adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. To ensure that calls to 988 reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, area codes with a "988 Exchange, will need to transition to 10-digit dialing. Beginning THIS SUNDAY, in the 607 area, callers must dial 10-digits, the area code + telephone number, for all local calls, those who only dial the 7 digit phone number will not have their call completed, and a recording will remind the caller to hang up and dial again using the area code and the 7-digit number.

Delaware County Board of Elections reminds voters that Early Voting begins tomorrow at the Board of Elections Office in Delhi. Early voting will be held from Saturday through Sunday October 31st, those who vote early can NOT vote on Election Day. More information is available at Delaware County Board of Elections at 607 832-5321

The Chenango Arts Council presents "Till Death Investigations" a film about paranormal activities, this Sunday night at 7:00 PM at the Martin W. Kappel Theater, Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O'Neill explains:

(Alecia O'Neill 10-22-21)

O'Neill said that Till Death Investigations has their own series on YouTube of similar paranormal investigations; more information is available by calling 336-2787, or going to chenangoarts.org.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-17-21

The Otsego County Health Department reported 1 more COVID 19 death Thursday, bringing their total of deaths from COVID for this year to 48 & 67 deaths since the pandemic began. The Department reported 20 new cases Thursday with 173 active cases, 7 hospitalized & 5267 total cases since March of 2020.

This weekend will be the 6th annual "Par for Paws" golf outing to benefit the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at the Otsego Golf Club in Cooperstown, beginning today and extending through Sunday. Golfers can mention that they are golfing in support of the SQSPCA, & a percentage of the fees will be donated to the shelter, more information is available at 547-9290.

The FCC has adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. To ensure that calls to 988 reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, area codes with a "988" Exchange, will need to transition to 10-digit dialing. Beginning October 24, in the 607 area, callers must dial 10-digits, the area code + telephone number, for all local calls, those who only dial the 7 digit phone number will not have their call completed, and a recording will remind the caller to hang up and dial again using the area code and the 7-digit number.

The Otsego County Health Department reported that a bat has tested positive for Rabies on Thursday in Cooperstown. Officials said that there was no human exposure; more information about rabies is available at 547-4230.

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.

A fundraiser to benefit the Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is being held today & tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at 16 North Canal Street in Oxford, next to the Mirabito gas station.  Various items are for sale at local yard sales, more information is available at 843-6249; or chenangohabitat.org.

The Broome County District Attorney’s office announced that 27 year old Thomas Sessions of Whitney Point was arraigned Wednesday in Broome County Court, in connection with a March 23rd attack that seriously injured a Lisle resident. Sessions was located earlier this month in Arizona and taken into custody. The grand jury indictment charges Sessions with attempted 2nd degree murder, 1st degree assault, & attempted 1st & 2nd degree assault; he is accused of striking the victim in the head after knocking on the victim’s door & claiming to have a disabled vehicle.

A new report released Monday by a coalition of New York State law enforcement officials, public health experts and elected officials, showed that The Delaware County had the highest rates of gun-related suicide and homicide. The research focused at the rate of homicide and suicide in each county from 2012 to 2016, the report showed that for every 100,000 residents of Delaware County, there were 13.4 gun-related deaths, & the a rate of suicide by gun at 12.9. Other counties that ranked high were Allegany, Wyoming, Cattaraugus and Sullivan counties. New York State’s overall gun-related death rate was 4.4 deaths per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average of 11.8 deaths per 100,000 residents.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 year old Cordell Witherow of Plymouth for 3rd degree Assault. Witherow is accused of causing serious physical injury to an unidentified male victim. Witherow was released on an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Plymouth Court at a later date.

Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested 24 year old Cara Kaskeski of Mount Vision, for Welfare Fraud & Offering a False Instrument for Filing. Kaskeski allegedly collected more than $9,000 in child care assistance from July 2014 through November 2017 which she was not entitled to receive, she was issued appearance tickets to appear in the City of Norwich Court at a later date.

The next meeting of the Tri-Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will be held at Track Side Dining on Main Street in Sidney this evening. The meeting will run from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, participants are invited to use the rear entrance.

US Postal Inspectors, State Police CNET, Homeland Security Investigators (HSI), Vestal Police Department and the Broome County Drug Task Force made a controlled delivery of a package containing approximately 250 grams of Ecstasy to a residence in Binghamton. Following the delivery, a search was conducted at the home of 32 year old Andrew Davis, A search of the residence leads to the recovery of the package, digital scales, cellphone, & other items, Davis was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 42 year old Patrick Renner Jr. of Stamford for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Ignition Interlock Device, Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle & violating the terms of his probation. Renner is accused of driving a vehicle on Main Street in the Village of Stamford on Thursday with a revoked driver’s license and without an ignition interlock device, from a previous DWI conviction. Renner was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility without bail pending further court action.

State Police arrested 36 year old Jennifer Grant of Westford for DWI, Operating a Vehicle While Registration Suspended, & Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, plus numerous traffic tickets. Troopers stopped Grant while on Otsego County Highway 34 after they observed her cross the center line and drive onto the shoulder. Grant was released to a sober third party and given appearance tickets to the town of Westford Court on July 17th.

Delaware County Public Health and Delaware Opportunities will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at Delaware Opportunities 35430 NY-10, in Hamden, today from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 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; more information is available at 832-5200.

Referencing the recent suicides of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer commented that federal funding of suicide prevention needs to be increased after years of stagnant growth. Schumer said that the 3 most successful suicide prevention programs are The Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention, The Suicide Prevention Lifeline & The GLS Suicide Prevention Resource Center; he said those 3 programs have received $50 million annually combined since 2013 without any increase.

The 2018 Chenango County Dairy Day celebration will be this Saturday, June 16 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. The day will begin at 10:30AM with a parade in the City of Norwich leading to the Fairgrounds, beginning at the CWS parking lot and proceeding down Maydole Street to the Fair grounds.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Jessica Palmatier of Margaretville for 1 count of endangering the welfare of a child & unlawful possession of marijuana. Deputies allege that Palmatier neglected the appropriate care of a 3 year old child she was responsible for while engaging in smoking marijuana. Palmatier was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to reappear at the Town of Middletown court at a later date to answer these charges.

The murder and arson trial of Ernest Franklin has been adjourned until November in Chenango County Court.  Jury selection was scheduled to begin Monday in the murder and arson trial of Ernest Franklin.  Franklin and his wife, Heather were indicted on charges of 2nd-degree murder, arson and tampering with physical evidence in the death of their 16 year old son Jeffrey at their town of Guilford home in March of 2017. The Franklins will face separate trials.

A Binghamton man has been arrested for a shooting at the Clinton Hotel bar in the City of Binghamton early Saturday morning. Binghamton Police responded to a shooting at 20 Clinton Street, 1 victim had suffered a non life-threatening gunshot wound to his right leg. 39-year-old James Simpson was arrested a short time later, a loaded revolver was recovered. Simpson was charged with 1st degree assault & Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Simpson was arraigned in the City of Binghamton Court and taken to the Broome County Jail.

Firefighters in Chenango County responded this afternoon to a structure fire at 389 Hunt Pond Road in New Berlin. The fire was called in shortly after 1:00 PM today, fire fighters from New Berlin & South New berlin responded.

Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies arrested 25-year-old Matthew Stevenson of Manorville, for DWI, after Deputies responded to County Highway 18 for a reported 1-car roll over motor vehicle accident. Deputies charged Stevenson with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & several other traffic infractions. Stevenson was released with appearance tickets to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

The Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware county is offering a free cup of coffee through Sunday at participating coffee shops, diners & restaurants, to get information on suicide prevention & depression. Program Spokesperson Rene Stratton explains:

(Rene Stratton 1-16-17)

Local participants include Wise Guys Pizza in Franklin, the Masonville General Store, as well as Trackside Dining; Treats and Eats & Roma restaurant & pizzeria in Sidney, Stratton said that suicide is the 12th leading cause of death nationwide, in Delaware county, middle aged men account for the highest number of suicides.

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 50-year-old Clifton Brooks for multiple drug related offenses in the Town of Norwich. Brooks was brought to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on drug related charges by the Village of Greene Police Department, While being processed into the facility, Correctional Officers located Crack Cocaine and Heroin, some of which was in a foot bandage. Brooks was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Introducing Prison Contraband, and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, he is being held in the Chenango County Jail and will appear in the Town of Norwich Court for arraignment Thursday.

The Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is sponsoring a free educational forum, “Let’s Talk-Mental Health Awareness” tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the O’Neil High School at 47-49 Stockton Avenue Walton. There will be refreshments and a resource fair at 6pm and the presentation and panel discussion will begin at 6:30pm. More information on the event or about the Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County is available at 832-5200.

The Chenango County Farm Bureau announces that today is National Agriculture Day, with an event in Norwich this morning. The event will be from 10:00 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Northeast Classic Car Museum, 24 Rexford St. Norwich. This year’s theme is: “Agriculture: Stewards of a Healthy Planet”

Colgate University officials and the Madison County Sheriff's Office University have identified the students as Cathryn Depuy and Ryan Adams, both 18 years old and from Ridgefield, Connecticut. The 2 freshmen were killed Sunday after their small plane crashed in a wooded area in the Town of Eaton in Madison County, shortly after take off from Hamilton Municipal Airport. Officials said that Depuy was at the controls of the single-engine Cessna 150, Federal Aviation Administration officials & the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating. A community vigil has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight at Colgate University.

Broome County deputies responded Sunday to State Route 12 and Knapp Hill Road in Chenango Forks, for a reported motor vehicle accident. Patrols located the vehicle in a ditch, and a male, covered in blood, which ran from the scene. The male was taken into custody & was identified as 29-year-old Andrew Hessney of Chenango Forks; he was transported to Wilson Hospital for treatment of his injuries and later released to the custody of the Sheriff’s Office. Hessney was charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, moving from a lane unsafely, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility in $500.00 bail pending future court action.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Sunday to an unknown injury motor vehicle accident on Smith Hill Road in the Town of Lisle. Deputies found a vehicle stuck in a yard in front of 429 Smith Hill Rd. The driver was also located & identified as 34-year-old Michael Quail of Lisle, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, as well as several other charges, and he was processed at the Broome County Sheriff’s Office and will answer charges in the Town of Lisle court at a later date.

On Thursday, October 8th at 6:30pm there will be a Free training on Heroin / Opioid Overdose Prevention at the Sidney Fire Department at 74 River Street in Sidney. The training will be provided by the Southern Tier Aids Program, it will include how to learn the signs and symptoms of heroin and opioid overdose, how to use NARCAN to respond to an overdose situation & participants can receive a FREE Intranasal or intramuscular NARCAN kit to carry and use. The event is open to the community. Registration is requested at 829-3000.

Endicott Police and State Police Investigators uncovered a methamphetamine-manufacturing laboratory at a residence on West Wendell Street. Police arrested 22-year-old Paige Vymislicky of Endicott, for Burglary, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine. 24 year old Bradlee Bismark of Endicott was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Both suspects were arraigned in the Town of Union Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail with out bail.

The age-adjusted suicide death rate for years 2011-2013 in Delaware County was 17.2 per 100,000 which are above the State average, and for that reason, The Suicide Prevention Network of Delaware County will be hosting “Let’s Talk about It” at 2 locations today, spokesperson Rene Stratton comments:

(Rene Stratton 9-21-15)

Let's Talk About It will be held this morning at 9:00 AM at the Sidney Library and again at 6:00 PM at SUNY Delhi Sanford Hall.

Otsego County's annual Hazardous Waste Collection Event will be held today & tomorrow. The 1st event will be at the Unadilla Town Highway Building today & Waste from Otsego County small businesses is accepted and the 2nd event will be at the Meadows Office Building in Cooperstown on Saturday. No Pre-Registration is required, Saturday Participants are asked to arrive according to the first initial of your last name. More information is available at otsegocounty.com/depts/sw or by calling 547-4225.

Chenango County Suicide Prevention will hold a special event with documentary filmmaker Erin Davies tonight in Norwich, Spokesperson Ann Marie Troy comments:

(Ann Marie Troy 9-11-15)

The event will begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Norwich, more information is available at 334-8244 extension 228.

The Chenango Arts Council, Norwich Business Improvement District, and the Norwich Rotary Club announced that the Chenango Public Arts Initiative begins with a Gallery opening reception today from 5:30 to 8:00 pm; it is free and open to the public. The Gallery will be open both days of Colorscape Weekend this Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and will stay on display until October 25. More information is available at 336-ARTS or email at: info@chenangoarts.org

A SUNY Delhi freshman from Wappingers Falls was found dead in a wooded area near the campus Tuesday. The unidentified student was found unresponsive by friends, he was pronounced dead at the scene by the Delaware County Medical Examiner's office. No foul Play is suspected; a memorial service for the student is planned on September 25th in Hopewell Junction.

Thursday's Primary Day elections have been tabulated, In Delaware County; The Democratic Party Town of Middletown Supervisor Primary was won by Marjorie Miller. The Republican Party Primary had Delaware County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jim Eisel winning for the Harpersfield Town Supervisors position. In the Primary for Town of Walton Supervisor, Charles Gregory defeats Bruce Dolph. In Chenango County, District Attorney Joe McBride wins the Republican primary, in the city of Norwich; Christine Carnrike won The Republican Primary for Mayor over incumbent Joe Mauirano.

The Delaware County Industrial Development Agency recently completed a renovation project at the Sidney Industrial Park to ensure the continued growth of Gravity Ciders. The company outgrew their Walton facility; they were looking for a new production and warehousing facility to keep up with the demand of their Awestruck Premium Hard Ciders. The IDA invested $32,000, to keep Gravity Ciders in Delaware County; more information is available at dcecodev.com or 832-5123.

The Delaware county department of corrections will hold the 5th Annual Andrew Brown Memorial Golf Tournament tomorrow, at the Hardwood Hills Golf Course in Masonville. Registration is at 7:30 AM, shotgun start is at 8:30 AM, and money raised will assist Delaware county residents being cared for by Catskill Hospice & Palliative care.

A 4th Cal Harris Murder trial has been scheduled to begin March 2nd 2016 in Schoharie County court. Harris was convicted wife in Tioga County Court for the murder of his estranged wife Michelle on or around September 11th 2001. A trial in Schoharie county court earlier this year ended with the jury unable to come to verdict. Prosecutors have until October 5th to file motions regarding a bid by the defense for dismissal.

Delaware County Deputies stopped 22-year-old Mark Frederick Tuesday night; Deputies stopped him for driving 107 miles per hour on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. Frederick was ticketed for speeding, reckless driving, failure to comply, consumption of alcohol in a vehicle and a number of other violations. Frederick was arraigned in the Town of Hancock Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1500 cash bail pending further court action.

Chenango County Suicide Prevention will hold a special event on September 11th in Norwich. Spokesperson Ann Marie Troy comments:

(Ann Marie Troy 8-26-15)

The event will begin at 7:00 P.M. at the Broad Street United Methodist Church in Norwich, more information is available at 334-8244 extension 228.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 26-year-old Dustin Sundal of Unadilla on 1 count of Reckless Driving. It is alleged that Sundal drove his motorcycle in a reckless manner, which resulted in a personal injury motorcycle accident, he will return to Town of Tompkins court at a later date.

State Police from Deposit arrested 53-year-old William Barnhart of Deposit, for Driving While Intoxicated with a reportable BAC result of .17%. The arrest resulted from Delaware County 911 report of a disabled vehicle at the State Route 17, Exit 84 off ramp in Deposit. Troopers accuse Barnhart of drifting off the exit ramp and getting his vehicle stuck in a snow bank. Barnhart was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Deposit Court on February 23rd.

The Chenango county suicide prevention coalition was recently formed to increase awareness about the growing need for suicide prevention. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the country currently; a Safe talk Training session will take place on Friday at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus from 1:30 to 5:00 PM. More information is available at ccspc.webs.com.

State Police responded Wednesday afternoon to 1562 County Route 18 in the Town of Butternuts, for a 911 call of a home invasion Burglary. 4 subjects fled into a wooded area after forcibly stealing property, 1of the subjects was reported to be armed with a handgun.  Patrols from the State Police, Otsego & Chenango County Sheriff’s Offices, Town of New Berlin Police, and the City of Norwich Police responded, After a 9 hour search. Police arrested Michael Mack, Ricky Woods, Shirley Lamphere & Jyra Nash, all of Utica, for 2nd Burglary, all were scheduled to be arraigned last night.

Participants in a seminar in Delhi today will learn the 4 basic steps to recognize persons with thoughts of suicide and connect them with help.  Delaware County Pubic health director Bonnie Hamilton comments:

(Bonnie Hamilton 8-14-14)

The state Office of Mental Health and the Delaware County Suicide Prevention Coalition are sponsoring a safeTALK Suicide Prevention Training this morning at Delaware County Public Safety Building, in Delhi, from 9:00 AM to 12: 30PM.

A woman wanted on four warrants, was taken into custody Wednesday by the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.   Deputies witnessed a woman passing unidentified items to another woman outside a window of the hotel, she drove off in a car with out-of-state plates, Deputies arrested the driver, Victoria Scott, of Florida, she was found to have suspended driving privileges in New York for failing to pay tickets issued in Binghamton. The passenger, 24-year-old Tiana Boer of Dunmore, Pennsylvania gave deputies a fake name and date of birth; Boer was charged with Criminal possession of a weapon, Criminal impersonation, and on warrants for Petty larceny, Prostitution, Resisting arrest & Escape.  Scott was released after being issued traffic tickets.