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WCDO News — Wednesday 11-13-19
There is ample
opposition to Governor Cuomo’s bail elimination reforms that are scheduled to
take effect on January 1st. Local
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch explained the issue to WCDO News:
(Cliff Crouch
11-13-19)
Crouch said that
Cuomo's reforms would allow hundreds of defendants accused of
"non-violent” offenses to be released prior to their trial date, some of
crimes that are included are criminal sale of a controlled substance, 2nd
Degree Manslaughter, failure to register as a sex offender, Domestic violence
and aggravated cruelty to animals.
The Delaware Valley
Humane Society is teaming up with Staffworks to raise a lot of money next month
to help pay for the Shelter's everyday expenses, Shelter Director Erin Insinga
explains:
(Erin Insinga
11-13-19)
More information on
how to get your donation doubled in December is available by calling the
Delaware Valley Humane Society at 563-7780.
The Delaware County
Chamber of Commerce will co-host the "Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Business
Resource Fair" will be held Thursday in Sidney. Chamber President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 11-14-19)
The Job Fair will run from 1:00 to 3:30 pm Thursday at the Sidney
American Legion at 22 Union Street in Sidney.
The event is co-sponsored by the State Department of Labor, The Delaware
County Veterans Service Agency as well as the Delaware County Chamber of
Commerce. Also, Community Bank NA announced that they will be on hand donating
Green Light Bulbs, while supplies last, in support of all Veterans.
Commerce Chenango's
5th annual Community Job Fair will be held today at SUNY Morrisville’s Norwich
campus from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The
participating organizations include CDO Workforce, GE Aviation, Hospice and
Palliative Care of Chenango County, NBT Bank/NBT Insurance, The State
Department of Corrections, The State Veterans’ Home at Oxford, Raymond
Corporation, Springbrook & UHS Hospitals.
The legal age of sale
of tobacco products and e-cigarettes in the State of New York will be raised
from 18 to 21 today. Every day, close to
2,500 youth under 18 try their first cigarette and more than 400 kids become
regular daily smokers. State lawmakers
believe that New York's new law will greatly reduce the number of high school
students who have easy access to tobacco products, and the State Police will
team up with the State Department of Health to enforce the new law.
Operation Merry
Christmas is continuing to take calls on behalf of under-privileged families in
the local area, so that their children have presents under their Christmas
Trees this year. Spokesperson Dorene
Ireland told WCDO News that they are accepting names of children beyond the
recent deadline, & more trees are up in more locations this year:
(Dorene Ireland
11-13-19)
Ireland said that the
giveaway day will be Saturday December 14th in the lobby of the AO Fox Hospital
Tri Town Campus in Sidney; more information is available at 643-6334 or
643-6324.
Delaware County
Sheriff Deputies’ conducted a traffic stop on Warner Hill Road in the Town of
Meredith. 30 year old Natasha Reed of
Treadwell, she had a revoked Driver’s License for a total of 13 revocations and
suspensions. Reed was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor
vehicle, Obstructed License Plate, Failure to Notify the DMV of an address
change, she was released in her own recognizance pending future court action.
opposition to Governor Cuomo’s bail elimination reforms that are scheduled to
take effect on January 1st. Local
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch explained the issue to WCDO News:
(Cliff Crouch
11-13-19)
Crouch said that
Cuomo's reforms would allow hundreds of defendants accused of
"non-violent” offenses to be released prior to their trial date, some of
crimes that are included are criminal sale of a controlled substance, 2nd
Degree Manslaughter, failure to register as a sex offender, Domestic violence
and aggravated cruelty to animals.
The Delaware Valley
Humane Society is teaming up with Staffworks to raise a lot of money next month
to help pay for the Shelter's everyday expenses, Shelter Director Erin Insinga
explains:
(Erin Insinga
11-13-19)
More information on
how to get your donation doubled in December is available by calling the
Delaware Valley Humane Society at 563-7780.
The Delaware County
Chamber of Commerce will co-host the "Hiring Our Heroes Veterans Business
Resource Fair" will be held Thursday in Sidney. Chamber President Ray Pucci comments:
(Ray Pucci 11-14-19)
The Job Fair will run from 1:00 to 3:30 pm Thursday at the Sidney
American Legion at 22 Union Street in Sidney.
The event is co-sponsored by the State Department of Labor, The Delaware
County Veterans Service Agency as well as the Delaware County Chamber of
Commerce. Also, Community Bank NA announced that they will be on hand donating
Green Light Bulbs, while supplies last, in support of all Veterans.
Commerce Chenango's
5th annual Community Job Fair will be held today at SUNY Morrisville’s Norwich
campus from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The
participating organizations include CDO Workforce, GE Aviation, Hospice and
Palliative Care of Chenango County, NBT Bank/NBT Insurance, The State
Department of Corrections, The State Veterans’ Home at Oxford, Raymond
Corporation, Springbrook & UHS Hospitals.
The legal age of sale
of tobacco products and e-cigarettes in the State of New York will be raised
from 18 to 21 today. Every day, close to
2,500 youth under 18 try their first cigarette and more than 400 kids become
regular daily smokers. State lawmakers
believe that New York's new law will greatly reduce the number of high school
students who have easy access to tobacco products, and the State Police will
team up with the State Department of Health to enforce the new law.
Operation Merry
Christmas is continuing to take calls on behalf of under-privileged families in
the local area, so that their children have presents under their Christmas
Trees this year. Spokesperson Dorene
Ireland told WCDO News that they are accepting names of children beyond the
recent deadline, & more trees are up in more locations this year:
(Dorene Ireland
11-13-19)
Ireland said that the
giveaway day will be Saturday December 14th in the lobby of the AO Fox Hospital
Tri Town Campus in Sidney; more information is available at 643-6334 or
643-6324.
Delaware County
Sheriff Deputies’ conducted a traffic stop on Warner Hill Road in the Town of
Meredith. 30 year old Natasha Reed of
Treadwell, she had a revoked Driver’s License for a total of 13 revocations and
suspensions. Reed was arrested for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor
vehicle, Obstructed License Plate, Failure to Notify the DMV of an address
change, she was released in her own recognizance pending future court action.
WCDO News — Tuesday 10-29-19
Norwich City Police have arrested 23 year old Damion Spicer
of Norwich for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing a Honda
recently. Spicer was apprehended in the
Town of Guilford, The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the
investigation. Spicer is being held
pending future court action.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced their
"Community Heroes Awards”, presented to Chamber members who have changed
their communities for the better. The
2019 Delaware County Heroes are George Bergleitner, of Delaware County Real
Estate of Stamford, Eric Wedemeyer,
founding broker of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties, & Patty Wood of
the Walton Town Council. A reception
will be held on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:30 - 7 p.m., at the Delaware County
Historical Association at 46549 State Highway 10, Delhi, more information is
available at delawarecounty.org or at 746-2281.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the
acquisition and implementation of a new K9 Deputy and K9 Handler to the
Sheriff’s Department. K9 “Eli”, is a
2-year-old German Shepherd from Hungary who was acquired from Shallow Creek
Kennels in Pennsylvania. Deputy Kyle
Karcher of Hancock was selected to be K9 Eli’s handler; they will be trained in
narcotics detection, search and rescue, tracking and handler protection.
12 organizations in the region received grants totaling $111,500 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York’s Community Fund and by the Young professional Advisory Committee. The Community Fund awarded funds to the Unadilla Valley Central School District, the Windsor Central School District, the Deposit Foundation & the SUNY Delhi Research Foundation, the Young Professional Advisory Committee awarded funds to the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park & Commerce Chenango.
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services announced a name change today; the new name is the Office of Addiction
Services and Supports, to replace of the stigmatizing language in the system of
addiction care in the State. The new
name also coincides with the launch of a new website at oasas.ny.gov.
Starting this Friday, November 1st The Otsego County
Planning Department & Solid Waste, Televisions, monitors, and commercial
grade electronics will be charged at $12 per unit at the Oneonta Transfer
Station. All other electronics will
remain free. Officials said that the
change is to help cover rising recycling costs related to electronics, more information
is available at 547-4256.
The New Berlin Art Forum presents the Navy band Commodores
for a free concert Wednesday night at the Unadilla Valley Central School
Auditorium. Forum Spokesperson Margaret
Murray said that the show is free but tickets are required for this Jazz
Concert:
(Margaret Murray 10-29-19)
Murray said that she will take
ticket reservations through 3:00 PM Wednesday 263-2115, Tickets are also
available at The New Berlin Library & the New Berlin Service Pharmacy.
47-year-old Andrew Menke has died following a Saturday
Afternoon Fire in his 3rd Floor Apartment above the Little Venice Restaurant in
Binghamton over the weekend. Menke was
discovered in the hallway at 111 Chenango Street, he was taken to Wilson
Medical Center, and He was moved to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Fire damage was confined to the third-floor
apartment where the blaze originated. The restaurant sustained some water
damage, but was able to re-open Sunday.
The investigation is continuing.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will have a
solar power information session this evening at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at the Hamden Office
on State Highway 10, more information is available at 865-6531.
The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive in Sidney
from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street. Appointments can be made at 1 800 red cross
or redcrossblood.org
of Norwich for 3rd degree Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing a Honda
recently. Spicer was apprehended in the
Town of Guilford, The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the
investigation. Spicer is being held
pending future court action.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce announced their
"Community Heroes Awards”, presented to Chamber members who have changed
their communities for the better. The
2019 Delaware County Heroes are George Bergleitner, of Delaware County Real
Estate of Stamford, Eric Wedemeyer,
founding broker of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties, & Patty Wood of
the Walton Town Council. A reception
will be held on Tuesday, November 19 from 5:30 - 7 p.m., at the Delaware County
Historical Association at 46549 State Highway 10, Delhi, more information is
available at delawarecounty.org or at 746-2281.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the
acquisition and implementation of a new K9 Deputy and K9 Handler to the
Sheriff’s Department. K9 “Eli”, is a
2-year-old German Shepherd from Hungary who was acquired from Shallow Creek
Kennels in Pennsylvania. Deputy Kyle
Karcher of Hancock was selected to be K9 Eli’s handler; they will be trained in
narcotics detection, search and rescue, tracking and handler protection.
12 organizations in the region received grants totaling $111,500 from the Community Foundation for South Central New York’s Community Fund and by the Young professional Advisory Committee. The Community Fund awarded funds to the Unadilla Valley Central School District, the Windsor Central School District, the Deposit Foundation & the SUNY Delhi Research Foundation, the Young Professional Advisory Committee awarded funds to the Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park & Commerce Chenango.
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Services announced a name change today; the new name is the Office of Addiction
Services and Supports, to replace of the stigmatizing language in the system of
addiction care in the State. The new
name also coincides with the launch of a new website at oasas.ny.gov.
Starting this Friday, November 1st The Otsego County
Planning Department & Solid Waste, Televisions, monitors, and commercial
grade electronics will be charged at $12 per unit at the Oneonta Transfer
Station. All other electronics will
remain free. Officials said that the
change is to help cover rising recycling costs related to electronics, more information
is available at 547-4256.
The New Berlin Art Forum presents the Navy band Commodores
for a free concert Wednesday night at the Unadilla Valley Central School
Auditorium. Forum Spokesperson Margaret
Murray said that the show is free but tickets are required for this Jazz
Concert:
(Margaret Murray 10-29-19)
Murray said that she will take
ticket reservations through 3:00 PM Wednesday 263-2115, Tickets are also
available at The New Berlin Library & the New Berlin Service Pharmacy.
47-year-old Andrew Menke has died following a Saturday
Afternoon Fire in his 3rd Floor Apartment above the Little Venice Restaurant in
Binghamton over the weekend. Menke was
discovered in the hallway at 111 Chenango Street, he was taken to Wilson
Medical Center, and He was moved to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse. Fire damage was confined to the third-floor
apartment where the blaze originated. The restaurant sustained some water
damage, but was able to re-open Sunday.
The investigation is continuing.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County will have a
solar power information session this evening at 6:00 PM. The event will be held at the Hamden Office
on State Highway 10, more information is available at 865-6531.
The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive in Sidney
from 2:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street. Appointments can be made at 1 800 red cross
or redcrossblood.org
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WCDO News — Thursday 10-17-19
Delaware County Sheriff’s deputies
responded to a 4 vehicle accident in Walton Monday. 19 year old Nathan Plante of Margaretville
was driving on State Route 10 when he veered into opposing lane to avoid
hitting vehicles that had stopped in front of him for construction. Plante first hit a vehicle in the opposing
lane driven by 76-year-old James Zimmerman of South Carolina, then he hit a
vehicle stopped in his lane driven by 37-year-old Jarred Robinson of Walton,
Robinson's vehicle then hit a vehicle driven by 59-year-old Robin Wagner of
Tonawanda. Robinson’s passenger Scott
Fitch was airlifted to Wilson Hospital for a spinal injury. Robinson was taken to Delaware Valley Hospital
for a leg injury and Plante was also taken to Delaware Valley Hospital for
possible internal injuries. Plante was
issued traffic summonses for “speed not reasonable and prudent” and failure to
keep right, he’ll appear in the town of Walton Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation
protecting patients from excessive out-of-network hospital emergency charges.
The new law requires health insurance companies to ensure that when enrollees
receive care from a non-participating provider, the patient will not incur
greater out-of-pocket costs than they would have incurred from a participating
provider. The bill also requires that
hospital charges for emergency services are subject to an independent dispute
resolution process that was established by New York's Surprise Medical Bill
law. The law goes into effect
immediately.
Commerce Chenango will hold their
annual Community Job Fair on November 13th at the Morrisville State College
Norwich Campus from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Commerce Chenango is currently seeking exhibitors for the annual Job
Fair. Last year over 20 businesses were on hand to meet community members
seeking job opportunities. Space is
limited, registration is available at files.constantcontact.com
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
announced that 2 individuals were ticketed for passing stopped Sidney school
buses last month. 30 year old Jasmine
Gonzales of Sidney was ticketed for a September 19th incident, and 22 year old
Lacey Speidell, of Unadilla, was ticketed for a September 24th incident. Sheriff Craig DuMond stated that both
incidents were reported by the school’s transportation director to the school
resource officer, who serves with the sheriff’s office, after cameras on the
buses captured images of the passing vehicles and license plates.
State Police are
searching John Clark of Oneonta for failing to appear in Town of Oneonta Court
earlier this year. Clark was taken into
custody last May after troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute at the
Lantern Hill Trailer Park, where he is accused of punching a victim in the
face. Anyone who has information on
Clark’s whereabouts should call State Police at 432-3211.
The Otsego County District Attorney's
office announced the names of the Juveniles allegedly involved in the murder of
53 year old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester last week. 15 year old Dylan Robinson, the victim’s son,
has been charged with 2nd degree Murder & Robbery, along with 16 year old
Alexander Borgreen & 15 year old Anais Soto, all of Oneonta. 16 year old Alexis Lotterman of Walton was
charged with Robbery. 32 year old
Nicolas Meridy was charged with murder & Robbery in connection with the
Robinson Murder, he faces action in Worcester town court today.
NYSEG continues to monitor storms
across the state associated with a nor’easter expected to impact their service areas
today. High winds and heavy rain may
cause service disruptions for customers. Storm readiness teams are ready for
storm duty and have additional contract line and tree crews ready to help
restore service in the areas predicted to experience the most significant
impact. Electrical outages can be
reported to NYSEG at 800-572-1131.
Governor Cuomo today announced he
signed legislation to close New York's double jeopardy legal loophole that
protects individuals who are pardoned by a President from being prosecuted at
the state level for the same offense. This reform gives New York prosecutors
discretion to pursue prosecution of criminal acts where they have jurisdiction. The statutory change takes effect
immediately.
The New York State Office for the
Aging reminds older New Yorkers that this year’s Medicare open enrollment
period runs now through December 7th.
Medicare health and prescription drug plans can make changes each year
to costs, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks.
More information is available at aging.ny.gov.
The Chenango County Health Department
will hold their next free Rabies vaccination clinic today in Oxford. The clinic will be held at the Oxford Fire
Station from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, for dogs, Cats & domesticated Ferrets, more
information is available at 337-1673.
responded to a 4 vehicle accident in Walton Monday. 19 year old Nathan Plante of Margaretville
was driving on State Route 10 when he veered into opposing lane to avoid
hitting vehicles that had stopped in front of him for construction. Plante first hit a vehicle in the opposing
lane driven by 76-year-old James Zimmerman of South Carolina, then he hit a
vehicle stopped in his lane driven by 37-year-old Jarred Robinson of Walton,
Robinson's vehicle then hit a vehicle driven by 59-year-old Robin Wagner of
Tonawanda. Robinson’s passenger Scott
Fitch was airlifted to Wilson Hospital for a spinal injury. Robinson was taken to Delaware Valley Hospital
for a leg injury and Plante was also taken to Delaware Valley Hospital for
possible internal injuries. Plante was
issued traffic summonses for “speed not reasonable and prudent” and failure to
keep right, he’ll appear in the town of Walton Court at a later date.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation
protecting patients from excessive out-of-network hospital emergency charges.
The new law requires health insurance companies to ensure that when enrollees
receive care from a non-participating provider, the patient will not incur
greater out-of-pocket costs than they would have incurred from a participating
provider. The bill also requires that
hospital charges for emergency services are subject to an independent dispute
resolution process that was established by New York's Surprise Medical Bill
law. The law goes into effect
immediately.
Commerce Chenango will hold their
annual Community Job Fair on November 13th at the Morrisville State College
Norwich Campus from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Commerce Chenango is currently seeking exhibitors for the annual Job
Fair. Last year over 20 businesses were on hand to meet community members
seeking job opportunities. Space is
limited, registration is available at files.constantcontact.com
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
announced that 2 individuals were ticketed for passing stopped Sidney school
buses last month. 30 year old Jasmine
Gonzales of Sidney was ticketed for a September 19th incident, and 22 year old
Lacey Speidell, of Unadilla, was ticketed for a September 24th incident. Sheriff Craig DuMond stated that both
incidents were reported by the school’s transportation director to the school
resource officer, who serves with the sheriff’s office, after cameras on the
buses captured images of the passing vehicles and license plates.
State Police are
searching John Clark of Oneonta for failing to appear in Town of Oneonta Court
earlier this year. Clark was taken into
custody last May after troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute at the
Lantern Hill Trailer Park, where he is accused of punching a victim in the
face. Anyone who has information on
Clark’s whereabouts should call State Police at 432-3211.
The Otsego County District Attorney's
office announced the names of the Juveniles allegedly involved in the murder of
53 year old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester last week. 15 year old Dylan Robinson, the victim’s son,
has been charged with 2nd degree Murder & Robbery, along with 16 year old
Alexander Borgreen & 15 year old Anais Soto, all of Oneonta. 16 year old Alexis Lotterman of Walton was
charged with Robbery. 32 year old
Nicolas Meridy was charged with murder & Robbery in connection with the
Robinson Murder, he faces action in Worcester town court today.
NYSEG continues to monitor storms
across the state associated with a nor’easter expected to impact their service areas
today. High winds and heavy rain may
cause service disruptions for customers. Storm readiness teams are ready for
storm duty and have additional contract line and tree crews ready to help
restore service in the areas predicted to experience the most significant
impact. Electrical outages can be
reported to NYSEG at 800-572-1131.
Governor Cuomo today announced he
signed legislation to close New York's double jeopardy legal loophole that
protects individuals who are pardoned by a President from being prosecuted at
the state level for the same offense. This reform gives New York prosecutors
discretion to pursue prosecution of criminal acts where they have jurisdiction. The statutory change takes effect
immediately.
The New York State Office for the
Aging reminds older New Yorkers that this year’s Medicare open enrollment
period runs now through December 7th.
Medicare health and prescription drug plans can make changes each year
to costs, coverage, and what providers and pharmacies are in their networks.
More information is available at aging.ny.gov.
The Chenango County Health Department
will hold their next free Rabies vaccination clinic today in Oxford. The clinic will be held at the Oxford Fire
Station from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, for dogs, Cats & domesticated Ferrets, more
information is available at 337-1673.
WCDO News — Friday 10-4-19
State Police responded to Betty Beavers Gas Mart on County
Road 48 in the town of Otego early this morning for a report of a vehicle that
crashed into a concrete wall. Troopers
reported that an unidentified 27-year-old woman from Unadilla was operating a
2015 Kia at a high rate of speed on State Highway 991J, she traveled through
the intersection of County Road 48, through the parking lot of Betty Beavers
Gas Mart and into the wall. Troopers
pulled the woman out of the vehicle and life saving measures were performed by
Otego EMS personnel but were unsuccessful.
The body was transported to Lourdes Hospital for an autopsy & the
investigation is continuing.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli spoke to a meeting of the
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at the Sidney Golf & Country Club this
morning, DiNapoli told WCDO News about the opportunities available for County
Businesses:
(Tom DiNapoli 10-4-19)
Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that he was
happy to get the Comptroller to attend this morning’s Chamber Breakfast:
(Ray Pucci 10-4-19)
State Comptroller DiNapoli has served in the post since
2007; he is the state's chief fiscal officer who ensures that state and local
governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the
public’s assistance in locating 48 year old Roxanne Shipman-Hull of the town of
Hartwick. She is described as white,
with brown hair, Brown eyes, about 5’6” 115 pounds, she was last seen Sunday
September 29th leaving her residence, telling her boyfriend that she was
leaving & had no future plans.
Deputies said that she has a history of leaving, and a history of self-harm,
she was driving a 2011 Gray colored Honda CRV with license plate number
HZN-9505, she may also be with her brown colored female Labrador
retriever. Anyone with information is
asked to contact the sheriff’s department at 547-1697.
The Chenango Arts Council will begin their 2019-2020
Performance Season with a free concert on Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Martin W.
Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich. The Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble will be
performing; and the Chenango Arts
Council will also be announcing the winner of the “Dinner and a Show” raffle,
more information is available at 336-2787
The Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held in the Sidney
Industrial Park this Sunday. The event
is open to many types of antique vehicles,
trophies will be handed out in a variety of categories, the cruise in
will run from 9:00 to 3:00 Sunday.
The 26th Annual “PIT RUN” will be held on Sunday in Oneonta
with 5K & 10 K races. A variety of
children’s’ activities are also scheduled. More information is available at
PITRUN.ORG. All runners may pick up their race packets and bib numbers on race
day, Sunday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at the Registration Tent in
Neahwa Park, Oneonta.
The Unadilla Rotary will hold their 10th annual Autumn Fest
on October 6th, spokesman Robert Knox explains:
(Robert Knox 10-4-19)
Additional information about the event can be found at
unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest.
The Jericho Arts Council
announced the return performance of the Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue, at the
Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and
can be reserved at 288-3882.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer visited Sidney yesterday
afternoon, to announce that he is looking to get funding for an emergency
system to alert residence of potential floods, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak
explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-4-19)
Schumer is looking to acquire the $150,000 Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, for
a system that would be more reliable than any existing broadband systems, which
would fail to work in areas of the region that has limited or no broadband
service.
Commerce Chenango is celebrating Manufacturing Week, they
have named an Oxford Business as the Manufacturer of the day today, Kerri Green
of Commerce Chenango explains:
(Kerri Green 10-4-19)
Manufacturing makes up about 26% of the County's non-farm
jobs, well above the state average of only 4.6%.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall
Festival to be tomorrow, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:
(Teri Schunk 10-4-19)
Schunk said that the event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney, followed by a Tom &
Doug Cruise in at 3:00 PM.
The Ross Park Zoo Invites area children to “Howloween at the Zoo” October 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th. Admission is $6 for members and $10 for non-members, tickets available at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Hours are 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, gates close at 4:00 pm. For more information and a list of special activities, visit rossparkzoo.com or call 724-5461.
Sidney Central School District Observatory will open tonight
from 9:00 to 10:00 PM. The sessions at
the Sidney Observatory are free & open to the public; it is located behind
the High School Building.
Road 48 in the town of Otego early this morning for a report of a vehicle that
crashed into a concrete wall. Troopers
reported that an unidentified 27-year-old woman from Unadilla was operating a
2015 Kia at a high rate of speed on State Highway 991J, she traveled through
the intersection of County Road 48, through the parking lot of Betty Beavers
Gas Mart and into the wall. Troopers
pulled the woman out of the vehicle and life saving measures were performed by
Otego EMS personnel but were unsuccessful.
The body was transported to Lourdes Hospital for an autopsy & the
investigation is continuing.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli spoke to a meeting of the
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce at the Sidney Golf & Country Club this
morning, DiNapoli told WCDO News about the opportunities available for County
Businesses:
(Tom DiNapoli 10-4-19)
Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that he was
happy to get the Comptroller to attend this morning’s Chamber Breakfast:
(Ray Pucci 10-4-19)
State Comptroller DiNapoli has served in the post since
2007; he is the state's chief fiscal officer who ensures that state and local
governments use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the
public’s assistance in locating 48 year old Roxanne Shipman-Hull of the town of
Hartwick. She is described as white,
with brown hair, Brown eyes, about 5’6” 115 pounds, she was last seen Sunday
September 29th leaving her residence, telling her boyfriend that she was
leaving & had no future plans.
Deputies said that she has a history of leaving, and a history of self-harm,
she was driving a 2011 Gray colored Honda CRV with license plate number
HZN-9505, she may also be with her brown colored female Labrador
retriever. Anyone with information is
asked to contact the sheriff’s department at 547-1697.
The Chenango Arts Council will begin their 2019-2020
Performance Season with a free concert on Sunday at 2:00 pm in the Martin W.
Kappel Theater in downtown Norwich. The Catskill Valley Wind Ensemble will be
performing; and the Chenango Arts
Council will also be announcing the winner of the “Dinner and a Show” raffle,
more information is available at 336-2787
The Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held in the Sidney
Industrial Park this Sunday. The event
is open to many types of antique vehicles,
trophies will be handed out in a variety of categories, the cruise in
will run from 9:00 to 3:00 Sunday.
The 26th Annual “PIT RUN” will be held on Sunday in Oneonta
with 5K & 10 K races. A variety of
children’s’ activities are also scheduled. More information is available at
PITRUN.ORG. All runners may pick up their race packets and bib numbers on race
day, Sunday morning from 8:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m. at the Registration Tent in
Neahwa Park, Oneonta.
The Unadilla Rotary will hold their 10th annual Autumn Fest
on October 6th, spokesman Robert Knox explains:
(Robert Knox 10-4-19)
Additional information about the event can be found at
unadillarotary.org/autumn-fest.
The Jericho Arts Council
announced the return performance of the Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue, at the
Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the box office and
can be reserved at 288-3882.
U.S. Senator Charles Schumer visited Sidney yesterday
afternoon, to announce that he is looking to get funding for an emergency
system to alert residence of potential floods, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak
explains:
(Andy Matviak 10-4-19)
Schumer is looking to acquire the $150,000 Grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission, for
a system that would be more reliable than any existing broadband systems, which
would fail to work in areas of the region that has limited or no broadband
service.
Commerce Chenango is celebrating Manufacturing Week, they
have named an Oxford Business as the Manufacturer of the day today, Kerri Green
of Commerce Chenango explains:
(Kerri Green 10-4-19)
Manufacturing makes up about 26% of the County's non-farm
jobs, well above the state average of only 4.6%.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce announced their 1st Fall
Festival to be tomorrow, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:
(Teri Schunk 10-4-19)
Schunk said that the event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
along Main & Division Streets in Downtown Sidney, followed by a Tom &
Doug Cruise in at 3:00 PM.
The Ross Park Zoo Invites area children to “Howloween at the Zoo” October 5th, 6th, 12th, and 13th. Admission is $6 for members and $10 for non-members, tickets available at the door. Children 2 and under are free. Hours are 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, gates close at 4:00 pm. For more information and a list of special activities, visit rossparkzoo.com or call 724-5461.
Sidney Central School District Observatory will open tonight
from 9:00 to 10:00 PM. The sessions at
the Sidney Observatory are free & open to the public; it is located behind
the High School Building.
CORVETTES DOO-WOP REVUEDelaware County Chamber of CommerceGRAND FINALE CRUISE INHARTWICKJERICH ARTS COUNCILKerri GreenNYOtegoPIT RUNRAY PUCCIROSS PARK ZOOSIDNEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT OBSERVATORYSidney Chamber of CommerceSIDNEY VILLAGE MAYOR ANDY MATVIAKTERI SCHUNKTOM & DOUG CRUISE INU.S. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMER
WCDO News — Tuesday 8-13-19
State Police are investigating a 1 vehicle crash on State
Route 7 near Harpursville, where the car struck a tree. A passenger was killed and the name of the
driver or the driver's status has not yet been released.
Delaware County Sheriff’s department announced that
indictments were handed down by a Grand jury against 2 area women on drug
charges. 43-year-old Crystal Smith of
Endicott and 31-year-old Anna Kellam of Hancock were charged with criminal sale
of a controlled substance independently of each other, in Hancock. Kellam was already being held in the Delaware
County Jail on an unrelated charge, she is accused of selling prescription
drugs illegally in Hancock on 3 occasions. Endicott Police arrested Smith last
week on a warrant for allegedly selling Suboxone in Hancock on two
occasions. Kellam is being held on
$15,000 bail, Smith was being held in the Delaware County Jail without bail.
The Chenango County Planning
board 239 subcommittee approved a measure on the town of Guilford’s Renewable
energy law this morning, Town of Guilford Supervisor & County Planning
Board member George Senek comments:
(George Senek 8-13-19)
Senek said that the next
Guilford town board meeting will begin at 7:00 PM Wednesday at the town hall,
where the board will review the SEQR environmental Application; they may act on
it, and possibly act on the Renewable Energy Law. The Energy law proposal follows a proposal by
Calpine to erect up to 30 wind turbines in the town of Guilford. A Group known as the Concerned Citizens of
Guilford opposes the plan and is questioning the legality of the process the
town is using with its renewable energy law.
The State Department of Agriculture & Markets announced
the presence of Listeria in raw milk collected from the Muddy River Dairy of
Otego. Anyone who purchased raw milk
from Muddy River Dairy should dispose of it & contact the farm, more
information is available at agriculture.ny.gov.
The City of Oneonta announced that their contractor will
begin a water main tie in at East End Ave starting at 7:00 AM Wednesday. Affected streets include Main Street from
Forest Ave to the east end of the line, East End Ave from Main Street to
Chester Street, & Reynolds Street from Main to Chester. The outages are expected to last a few
hours. The intersection of Main Street and East End Ave will be closed to traffic;
1 lane will be maintained on Main Street itself. For more information please
see the provided map. More information
is available at 432-6465.
City Police in Norwich are investigating the vandalism of a
syringe drop box near the Eaton Center in downtown Norwich. Police began the investigation following a
post of the broken dropbox with needles on the ground, on social media
Monday. So far, no arrests have been
announced.
The Delaware County fair had a busy 1st day Monday,
activities are continuing today, according to Fair Spokesman Jason Craig:
(Jason Craig Tuesday)
The Delaware County Fair will run through Saturday night
concluding with a Fireworks Display, at the fairgrounds in Walton.
The U.S. Army band will be performing in Oneonta August
17th, spokesman Gene Schmidt told WCDO News that the concert is free, and
tickets are no longer required:
(Gene Schmidt 8-5-19)
More information about the event
is available at 610-4030.
State Police announced that the pedestrian struck by a car
on Friday evening near the Unadilla Valley Sports Center has died. 20 year old Jonathan Mayzak of South Carolina
succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in
Utica. An autopsy will be performed at
the Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office in the near future. The investigation is continuing with the
State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and The Chenango County District
Attorney's Office will be consulted at the conclusion of the investigation as
to whether additional charges are warranted against the driver, 31 year old
Edward Burnett of Utica.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation which prohibits employment
discrimination based on religious attire, clothing or facial hair. The new law
amends the State Human Rights Law to make clear that employers cannot refuse to
hire, attain, promote, or take other discriminatory action against an
individual for wearing attire or facial hair in accordance with tenets of their
religion. The legislation also requires
employers to reasonably accommodate an employee's religious practices.
The American Red Cross is holding 2 Blood drives in Sidney
& Oneonta today, to address the current blood shortage. The Sidney blood drive will be from 2:00 to
6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street the Oneonta Blood drive is
from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut Street. Appointments can be made through Amazon’s
Alexa, by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or
calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Route 7 near Harpursville, where the car struck a tree. A passenger was killed and the name of the
driver or the driver's status has not yet been released.
Delaware County Sheriff’s department announced that
indictments were handed down by a Grand jury against 2 area women on drug
charges. 43-year-old Crystal Smith of
Endicott and 31-year-old Anna Kellam of Hancock were charged with criminal sale
of a controlled substance independently of each other, in Hancock. Kellam was already being held in the Delaware
County Jail on an unrelated charge, she is accused of selling prescription
drugs illegally in Hancock on 3 occasions. Endicott Police arrested Smith last
week on a warrant for allegedly selling Suboxone in Hancock on two
occasions. Kellam is being held on
$15,000 bail, Smith was being held in the Delaware County Jail without bail.
The Chenango County Planning
board 239 subcommittee approved a measure on the town of Guilford’s Renewable
energy law this morning, Town of Guilford Supervisor & County Planning
Board member George Senek comments:
(George Senek 8-13-19)
Senek said that the next
Guilford town board meeting will begin at 7:00 PM Wednesday at the town hall,
where the board will review the SEQR environmental Application; they may act on
it, and possibly act on the Renewable Energy Law. The Energy law proposal follows a proposal by
Calpine to erect up to 30 wind turbines in the town of Guilford. A Group known as the Concerned Citizens of
Guilford opposes the plan and is questioning the legality of the process the
town is using with its renewable energy law.
The State Department of Agriculture & Markets announced
the presence of Listeria in raw milk collected from the Muddy River Dairy of
Otego. Anyone who purchased raw milk
from Muddy River Dairy should dispose of it & contact the farm, more
information is available at agriculture.ny.gov.
The City of Oneonta announced that their contractor will
begin a water main tie in at East End Ave starting at 7:00 AM Wednesday. Affected streets include Main Street from
Forest Ave to the east end of the line, East End Ave from Main Street to
Chester Street, & Reynolds Street from Main to Chester. The outages are expected to last a few
hours. The intersection of Main Street and East End Ave will be closed to traffic;
1 lane will be maintained on Main Street itself. For more information please
see the provided map. More information
is available at 432-6465.
City Police in Norwich are investigating the vandalism of a
syringe drop box near the Eaton Center in downtown Norwich. Police began the investigation following a
post of the broken dropbox with needles on the ground, on social media
Monday. So far, no arrests have been
announced.
The Delaware County fair had a busy 1st day Monday,
activities are continuing today, according to Fair Spokesman Jason Craig:
(Jason Craig Tuesday)
The Delaware County Fair will run through Saturday night
concluding with a Fireworks Display, at the fairgrounds in Walton.
The U.S. Army band will be performing in Oneonta August
17th, spokesman Gene Schmidt told WCDO News that the concert is free, and
tickets are no longer required:
(Gene Schmidt 8-5-19)
More information about the event
is available at 610-4030.
State Police announced that the pedestrian struck by a car
on Friday evening near the Unadilla Valley Sports Center has died. 20 year old Jonathan Mayzak of South Carolina
succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in
Utica. An autopsy will be performed at
the Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office in the near future. The investigation is continuing with the
State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and The Chenango County District
Attorney's Office will be consulted at the conclusion of the investigation as
to whether additional charges are warranted against the driver, 31 year old
Edward Burnett of Utica.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation which prohibits employment
discrimination based on religious attire, clothing or facial hair. The new law
amends the State Human Rights Law to make clear that employers cannot refuse to
hire, attain, promote, or take other discriminatory action against an
individual for wearing attire or facial hair in accordance with tenets of their
religion. The legislation also requires
employers to reasonably accommodate an employee's religious practices.
The American Red Cross is holding 2 Blood drives in Sidney
& Oneonta today, to address the current blood shortage. The Sidney blood drive will be from 2:00 to
6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street the Oneonta Blood drive is
from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut Street. Appointments can be made through Amazon’s
Alexa, by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or
calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
WCDO News — Wednesday 7-31-19
Delaware County EMS Director Steve Hood recently made a
presentation to the County Board of Supervisors regarding the lack of Ambulance
services to less populated area of the county, Hood Told WCDO News that the
situation has become very serious:
(Steve Hood 7-31-19)
Hood said that currently, Sidney’s model of ambulance
service is working and is breaking even; he would like to see a regional &
consolidated service like that covering the underserved parts of Delaware
County.
The Delaware County Fair returns to the fairgrounds in
Walton August 12th through the 17th, spokesman Jason Craig comments:
(Jason Craig 7-31-19)
The full schedule of events & tickets are available at
Delaware county fair.org.
Ed Curley of Sidney finished his bicycle trek across the
country, arriving in Saint Augustine Florida this morning, the purpose of the
trip was to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; he told
WCDO News about how much was raised:
(Ed Curley 7-26-19)
Donations in Ed’s name can still be made online to
JDRF.org.
State Police responded to a crash on I-88 in the town of
Fenton Tuesday. 55 year old Douglas Peters of Amsterdam rear-ended an
unoccupied attenuator truck that was stopped in the passing lane on Interstate
88 just west of exit 2. The truck did
have its emergency lights and arrow stick activated. The operator of the attenuator truck was collecting
signage and not in a work zone. Peters
was ejected after his vehicle struck the concrete barrier, he was transported
to Wilson Memorial Hospital and is in stable condition, he was ticketed for
Failure to Exercise Due Care When Passing a Stopped, Standing or Parked Hazard
Vehicle and not wearing a Safety Belt.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31-year-old John
Mahler of Walton Tuesday for obstructing government administration and harassment. Mahler is accused of intentionally
interfering with a Walton Fire Department investigation into a report of a tree
on utility wires in the Village of Walton; he was arraigned in Walton Village
Court and was released on his own recognizance.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation limiting an
educational institution's ability to authorize any person who is not primarily
employed as a school resource officer, law enforcement officer or security
guard to carry a firearm on school grounds. Cuomo also directed State Police to
establish statewide regulations aimed at strengthening existing gun buyback
programs and create new programs for the safe removal of illegal, unsecured,
abandoned or unwanted firearms. This is
the 3rd signing by Governor Cuomo this week to tighten gun laws, he signed a
law extending the background check waiting period, banned bump stocks and
banned undetectable 3D Printed guns and expanded firearm safe storage laws.
Local sales tax collections for
the first 2 quarters of 2019 grew at a moderate pace compared to last year,
according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
Collections during the 1st & 2nd quarters grew by 3.4 &
3.2%, most regions upstate showed weak
growth, with Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and North Country growing by
about 1%, the Southern Tier fared better with a growth rate above the statewide
average of 3.3 percent.
Tuesday morning, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were
dispatched to the scene of a tractor trailer rollover accident at the
intersection of County Highway 26 and East River Road in the Town of
Hamden. 51 year old Ronald Greene of
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania was operating a trailer with liquid sugar on County
Highway 26 when the truck experienced brake failure, Greene lost control &
overturned. Greene was not injured; the
road was closed to traffic during the accident investigation and cleanup. Greene was ticketed for failure to stop at a
stop sign and inadequate brakes and was directed to answer those charges in the
Town of Hamden Court.
The American Red Cross will hold 2 blood drives in Oneonta
today. Donors of all blood types,
especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate using the Blood
Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. The blood drives will be held from 1:00 to
6:00 PM at BJ’s Wholesale Club, on State Route 32 & from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at
the American Legion Post 259, at 279 Chestnut Street.
presentation to the County Board of Supervisors regarding the lack of Ambulance
services to less populated area of the county, Hood Told WCDO News that the
situation has become very serious:
(Steve Hood 7-31-19)
Hood said that currently, Sidney’s model of ambulance
service is working and is breaking even; he would like to see a regional &
consolidated service like that covering the underserved parts of Delaware
County.
The Delaware County Fair returns to the fairgrounds in
Walton August 12th through the 17th, spokesman Jason Craig comments:
(Jason Craig 7-31-19)
The full schedule of events & tickets are available at
Delaware county fair.org.
Ed Curley of Sidney finished his bicycle trek across the
country, arriving in Saint Augustine Florida this morning, the purpose of the
trip was to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; he told
WCDO News about how much was raised:
(Ed Curley 7-26-19)
Donations in Ed’s name can still be made online to
JDRF.org.
State Police responded to a crash on I-88 in the town of
Fenton Tuesday. 55 year old Douglas Peters of Amsterdam rear-ended an
unoccupied attenuator truck that was stopped in the passing lane on Interstate
88 just west of exit 2. The truck did
have its emergency lights and arrow stick activated. The operator of the attenuator truck was collecting
signage and not in a work zone. Peters
was ejected after his vehicle struck the concrete barrier, he was transported
to Wilson Memorial Hospital and is in stable condition, he was ticketed for
Failure to Exercise Due Care When Passing a Stopped, Standing or Parked Hazard
Vehicle and not wearing a Safety Belt.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 31-year-old John
Mahler of Walton Tuesday for obstructing government administration and harassment. Mahler is accused of intentionally
interfering with a Walton Fire Department investigation into a report of a tree
on utility wires in the Village of Walton; he was arraigned in Walton Village
Court and was released on his own recognizance.
Governor Cuomo today signed legislation limiting an
educational institution's ability to authorize any person who is not primarily
employed as a school resource officer, law enforcement officer or security
guard to carry a firearm on school grounds. Cuomo also directed State Police to
establish statewide regulations aimed at strengthening existing gun buyback
programs and create new programs for the safe removal of illegal, unsecured,
abandoned or unwanted firearms. This is
the 3rd signing by Governor Cuomo this week to tighten gun laws, he signed a
law extending the background check waiting period, banned bump stocks and
banned undetectable 3D Printed guns and expanded firearm safe storage laws.
Local sales tax collections for
the first 2 quarters of 2019 grew at a moderate pace compared to last year,
according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
Collections during the 1st & 2nd quarters grew by 3.4 &
3.2%, most regions upstate showed weak
growth, with Central New York, the Mohawk Valley and North Country growing by
about 1%, the Southern Tier fared better with a growth rate above the statewide
average of 3.3 percent.
Tuesday morning, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were
dispatched to the scene of a tractor trailer rollover accident at the
intersection of County Highway 26 and East River Road in the Town of
Hamden. 51 year old Ronald Greene of
Willow Grove, Pennsylvania was operating a trailer with liquid sugar on County
Highway 26 when the truck experienced brake failure, Greene lost control &
overturned. Greene was not injured; the
road was closed to traffic during the accident investigation and cleanup. Greene was ticketed for failure to stop at a
stop sign and inadequate brakes and was directed to answer those charges in the
Town of Hamden Court.
The American Red Cross will hold 2 blood drives in Oneonta
today. Donors of all blood types,
especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate using the Blood
Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS. The blood drives will be held from 1:00 to
6:00 PM at BJ’s Wholesale Club, on State Route 32 & from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at
the American Legion Post 259, at 279 Chestnut Street.
WCDO News — Monday 7-22-19
There is still a lot of work to be done before The High
Bridge Wind Farm Turbines are built in the town of Guilford, after last week’s
open forum where town citizens asked question about the project directly to
Calpine representatives, who are seeking to put up to 30 turbines there,
Guilford Town Supervisor George Senek comments about the timeline:
(George Senek 7-22-19)
Senek said that he thought that last week’s meeting was a
positive step; subsequent meeting will be posted at the town’s website guilfordny.com,
or at their Facebook page.
2 of yesterday’s 6 inductees into the National Baseball hall
Of Fame, spent time pitching for the New York Yankees. Mike Mussina pitched 10 years for Baltimore before
coming to New York; he said that he had to be convinced to come to the big city
by then Yankee Manager Joe Torre:
(Mike Mussina NY)
Mariano Rivera spent his entire 18 year career pitching for
the New York Yankees, setting the record for saves by a relief pitcher; he
talked about New York fans in his speech yesterday:
(Mariano Rivera NY)
Mussina & Rivera were inducted into the Baseball Hall Of
Fame with Pitchers the late Roy Halladay & Lee Smith, and Designated hitter
Edgar Martinez & Harold Baines.
Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James today
announced that New York is holding Equifax accountable for the 2017 data breach
that exposed the sensitive financial and personal information of millions of
Americans, including 8.5 million New Yorkers.
Under the settlement, Equifax will pay a fine of $10 million to the
Department of Financial Services & $9.2 million to the Attorney General's
Office as part of $175 million to State Attorney Generals including New York,
and Equifax has committed up to $425 million to the consumer restitution fund.
American Red Cross Blood drives are scheduled today in
Walton & Oneonta. In Walton, a blood drive is being held from 12:00 Noon
until 5:00 PM, at the Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street; In
Oneonta, a blood drive is scheduled from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn on
State Highway 23. Donors of all blood types,
especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate using the Blood
Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Work is continuing on restoring water to the Hamlet of Mount
Upton, according to town of Guilford officials.
A Boil Water Order is in effect, results of the 1st & 2nd required
water tests should be available by Wednesday afternoon, the order will remain
in effect once the Chenango County Department of Health gives their approval,
& that approval will be available at guilfordny.com of at the Town of
Guilford Facebook Page. More information
is also available by calling the Guilford Town Clerk’s office at 895-9966.
Supplies are needed & pets are ready for adoption, at
the Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney, Director Erin Insinga and a few
children from Dewitt Drive in Sidney stopped up to visit WCDO this morning,
they raised $100 selling lemonade & donated it to the Shelter. Erin Insinga told WCDO news where the shelter
is & how to follow what they are doing:
(Erin Insinga 7-22-19)
The full interview with Erin
& the Dewitt Drive children is available on the WCDO Website & WCDO
Facebook page.
6 players were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of
Fame Sunday at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown:
The inductions started with the induction of 2 starting
Pitchers, 1st up was Mike Mussina who played 18 years for the Baltimore Orioles
& The New York Yankees, who won 270 games without putting up some of the
gaudy statistics that other Hall of Famers did:
(Mike Mussina 7-22-19)
The 2nd starting pitcher inducted Sunday was the late Roy
Halladay, who died in a small plane crash in November 2017; on the baseball
field among his achievements, he authored only the 2nd no hitter in post season
baseball, his wife Brandy struggled through the speech, but believed her
husband would have said the following in his speech:
(Brandy Halladay 7-22-19)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
This year, 2 Designated Hitters were inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame, 1st up was Harold Baines, who was known for his quiet
leadership over his lengthy career, he simply followed the advice of his late
Father:
(Harold Baines 7-22-19)
Edgar Martinez played his entire career with the Seattle
Mariners, he was so prolific as a DH, that the Annual Award is named after him;
he said that it was a long wait to get in the Hall Of Fame, but it was worth
it:
(Edgar Martinez 7-22-19)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
The last 2 to give their speeches for induction into the
Baseball Hall Of Fame were two of the greatest “Closers” in baseball
History.
Lee Smith pitched for a number of teams in his career &
when he retired, he had more saves than any one on baseball history, and he
said in life & in baseball, it is important to be dependable &
reliable:
(Lee Smith 7-22-19)
The final speech of the induction ceremony in Cooperstown
Sunday was delivered by New York Yankee Great Mariano Rivera, who joked about
always being “Last” & thanked
friends, Family, Teammates & even the President of his home country of
Panama for being with him on this big occasion:
(Mariano Rivera 7-22-19)
= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
Officials estimated that about 55,000 fans attended Sunday’s
Hall of fame Inductions in Cooperstown.
State Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating
27 year old Amanda Lee Chandler of Oneonta.
Chandler was last seen about a week ago in the City of Oneonta and has
not had any contact with any family or friends, she is described as 5'5",
approximately 150 pounds, blue eyes, shoulder length brown hair with blonde
ends, she was last seen wearing a t-shirt, jeans and black sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to call
State Police at 432-3211.
39 Year Old Gary Nichols of Norwich was arrested officers
got a complaint of a trespasser going through a parked vehicle on Plymouth
Street. Residents chased the Nichols into a wooded area, Nichols allegedly
stabbed one of the people pursuing him, & biting another person. The
stabbing victim was hospitalized for 10 wounds to the head and torso. The biting
victim was treated and released from the hospital. Nichols was charged with 1st-degree assault,
3rd-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and petty larceny &
trespassing.
Joshua House is looking to add to their staff at their 4
Sidney locations; spokesman Dale Knowles told WCDO News that they are holding a
Job Fair today from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 at 10 Division street in Sidney:
(Dale Knowles 7-22-19)
Knowles said that no prior experience in the health care
field is necessary, they do offer paid training, prospective employees must
have a reliable vehicle.
Tickets will also go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM, for
the Off Broadway show "The Office; A Musical Parody" based on the
popular TV sitcom starring Steve Carrell.
Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Tina Niles 7-22-19)
Tickets for "The Office" and the rest of the
Broadway Theater League Shows are available at the Arena Box Office or through
Broadway in Binghamton.com.
Bridge Wind Farm Turbines are built in the town of Guilford, after last week’s
open forum where town citizens asked question about the project directly to
Calpine representatives, who are seeking to put up to 30 turbines there,
Guilford Town Supervisor George Senek comments about the timeline:
(George Senek 7-22-19)
Senek said that he thought that last week’s meeting was a
positive step; subsequent meeting will be posted at the town’s website guilfordny.com,
or at their Facebook page.
2 of yesterday’s 6 inductees into the National Baseball hall
Of Fame, spent time pitching for the New York Yankees. Mike Mussina pitched 10 years for Baltimore before
coming to New York; he said that he had to be convinced to come to the big city
by then Yankee Manager Joe Torre:
(Mike Mussina NY)
Mariano Rivera spent his entire 18 year career pitching for
the New York Yankees, setting the record for saves by a relief pitcher; he
talked about New York fans in his speech yesterday:
(Mariano Rivera NY)
Mussina & Rivera were inducted into the Baseball Hall Of
Fame with Pitchers the late Roy Halladay & Lee Smith, and Designated hitter
Edgar Martinez & Harold Baines.
Governor Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James today
announced that New York is holding Equifax accountable for the 2017 data breach
that exposed the sensitive financial and personal information of millions of
Americans, including 8.5 million New Yorkers.
Under the settlement, Equifax will pay a fine of $10 million to the
Department of Financial Services & $9.2 million to the Attorney General's
Office as part of $175 million to State Attorney Generals including New York,
and Equifax has committed up to $425 million to the consumer restitution fund.
American Red Cross Blood drives are scheduled today in
Walton & Oneonta. In Walton, a blood drive is being held from 12:00 Noon
until 5:00 PM, at the Watershed Agricultural Council, 44 West Street; In
Oneonta, a blood drive is scheduled from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn on
State Highway 23. Donors of all blood types,
especially type O, are urged to make an appointment to donate using the Blood
Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Work is continuing on restoring water to the Hamlet of Mount
Upton, according to town of Guilford officials.
A Boil Water Order is in effect, results of the 1st & 2nd required
water tests should be available by Wednesday afternoon, the order will remain
in effect once the Chenango County Department of Health gives their approval,
& that approval will be available at guilfordny.com of at the Town of
Guilford Facebook Page. More information
is also available by calling the Guilford Town Clerk’s office at 895-9966.
Supplies are needed & pets are ready for adoption, at
the Delaware Valley Humane Society in Sidney, Director Erin Insinga and a few
children from Dewitt Drive in Sidney stopped up to visit WCDO this morning,
they raised $100 selling lemonade & donated it to the Shelter. Erin Insinga told WCDO news where the shelter
is & how to follow what they are doing:
(Erin Insinga 7-22-19)
The full interview with Erin
& the Dewitt Drive children is available on the WCDO Website & WCDO
Facebook page.
6 players were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of
Fame Sunday at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown:
The inductions started with the induction of 2 starting
Pitchers, 1st up was Mike Mussina who played 18 years for the Baltimore Orioles
& The New York Yankees, who won 270 games without putting up some of the
gaudy statistics that other Hall of Famers did:
(Mike Mussina 7-22-19)
The 2nd starting pitcher inducted Sunday was the late Roy
Halladay, who died in a small plane crash in November 2017; on the baseball
field among his achievements, he authored only the 2nd no hitter in post season
baseball, his wife Brandy struggled through the speech, but believed her
husband would have said the following in his speech:
(Brandy Halladay 7-22-19)
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This year, 2 Designated Hitters were inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame, 1st up was Harold Baines, who was known for his quiet
leadership over his lengthy career, he simply followed the advice of his late
Father:
(Harold Baines 7-22-19)
Edgar Martinez played his entire career with the Seattle
Mariners, he was so prolific as a DH, that the Annual Award is named after him;
he said that it was a long wait to get in the Hall Of Fame, but it was worth
it:
(Edgar Martinez 7-22-19)
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The last 2 to give their speeches for induction into the
Baseball Hall Of Fame were two of the greatest “Closers” in baseball
History.
Lee Smith pitched for a number of teams in his career &
when he retired, he had more saves than any one on baseball history, and he
said in life & in baseball, it is important to be dependable &
reliable:
(Lee Smith 7-22-19)
The final speech of the induction ceremony in Cooperstown
Sunday was delivered by New York Yankee Great Mariano Rivera, who joked about
always being “Last” & thanked
friends, Family, Teammates & even the President of his home country of
Panama for being with him on this big occasion:
(Mariano Rivera 7-22-19)
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Officials estimated that about 55,000 fans attended Sunday’s
Hall of fame Inductions in Cooperstown.
State Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating
27 year old Amanda Lee Chandler of Oneonta.
Chandler was last seen about a week ago in the City of Oneonta and has
not had any contact with any family or friends, she is described as 5'5",
approximately 150 pounds, blue eyes, shoulder length brown hair with blonde
ends, she was last seen wearing a t-shirt, jeans and black sneakers. Anyone with information is asked to call
State Police at 432-3211.
39 Year Old Gary Nichols of Norwich was arrested officers
got a complaint of a trespasser going through a parked vehicle on Plymouth
Street. Residents chased the Nichols into a wooded area, Nichols allegedly
stabbed one of the people pursuing him, & biting another person. The
stabbing victim was hospitalized for 10 wounds to the head and torso. The biting
victim was treated and released from the hospital. Nichols was charged with 1st-degree assault,
3rd-degree assault, criminal possession of a weapon and petty larceny &
trespassing.
Joshua House is looking to add to their staff at their 4
Sidney locations; spokesman Dale Knowles told WCDO News that they are holding a
Job Fair today from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 at 10 Division street in Sidney:
(Dale Knowles 7-22-19)
Knowles said that no prior experience in the health care
field is necessary, they do offer paid training, prospective employees must
have a reliable vehicle.
Tickets will also go on sale this morning at 10:00 AM, for
the Off Broadway show "The Office; A Musical Parody" based on the
popular TV sitcom starring Steve Carrell.
Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:
(Tina Niles 7-22-19)
Tickets for "The Office" and the rest of the
Broadway Theater League Shows are available at the Arena Box Office or through
Broadway in Binghamton.com.
WCDO News — Monday 7-8-19
State Police arrested 53 year old Michael Silver of Franklin for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Leaving the Scene of Personal Injury Accident and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, after a trooper was dispatched to a hit and run accident on State Route 357 in the town of Franklin. As the trooper was responding the area, he observed Silver’s vehicle with heavy front end damage. A traffic stop was initiated; Silver was impaired by drugs and had a suspended driver’s license. Silver was released on appearance tickets to the town of Oneonta court tomorrow. The operator of the other vehicle was taken to UHS Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton for arm pain and later released.
The Streets of Norwich will be filled with basketball
players for the annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament this weekend,
organizer Tom Revoir said that they still need volunteers for a variety of
necessary functions:
(Tom Revoir 7-8-19)
The number to call &
volunteer for the Macker Tournament at the Norwich Y is 336-9622, extension 29.
State Police arrested 28 year old Rosa Bautist-Pena of
Yonkers for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after she arrived at the
State Police barracks in Oneonta to speak to a trooper on an unrelated
matter. She was arraigned in the town of
Oneonta court where she was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $50 cash bail
or $250 property bond. She will appear
in the town on Oneonta court on July 11th.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that there is $16 billion waiting to be claimed and the Office returns over $1.5 million a day. Anyone who thinks that New York State may have unclaimed funds can visit .osc.state.ny.us and search your name to find out if the state has money that belongs you.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38-Year-Old Mary
Hubert of Unadilla, Sunday for DWI, following a civilian report of a driver
sleeping behind the wheel of a motor vehicle on Sheehan Road in the Town of
Meredith. Hubert was also issued tickets
for Parking on a Public Highway, and Refusal to Take a Breath Screening Test;
she was released on tickets for the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.
Several area fire departments responded Friday to a fire at
a home in the town of Butternuts. The
call came into Otsego County 911 at 7:14 p.m. Friday night from the residents,
who successfully escaped the house without injuries. Fire companies from Mt.
Upton, Gilbertsville, Unadilla, Wells Bridge and Morris all responded to the
scene, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is accepting
nominations for our Celebration of Sustainable Success Awards. Nominees should be a chamber member who
deserves recognition for the Quality of Life Award, which is given to a
business, involved in the community and has made Otsego County a better place
to live and work. The second award is the Environmental Stewardship Award which
is for businesses, industries or organizations that have implemented programs
or projects that have had a positive environmental impact on Otsego
County. Nominations should be submitted
by 5:00 pm Thursday, July 18. The
winners will be honored at the Summer Soiree on Thursday, August 22nd.
All of the absentee ballots in
Broome County have now been counted for the Republican Party Primary District
Attorney race. Paul Batistti is named
the winner over Michael Korchak by slim margin, Batistti had a slim margin on
Primary Day June 25th, the counting of the absentee ballots today confirmed
Batistti's victory.
State Police arrested 38 year old Joshua Eckman of Oneonta
for Criminal Contempt, after a victim called troopers stating that Eckman
entered the victim’s residence and violated an order of protection. Eckman was
arraigned in the town of Oneonta court; he was released on his
recognizance. On July 4th, Eckman was
arrested again on the same charge after he entered the victim’s home, he was
arrested and complained of alleged pain while being processed by State Police,
he was taken to Fox Hospital. Once
cleared from the hospital, Eckman was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on
$1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond pending court action on July
11th.
State Police arrested 27 year old Brandon Hilts of
Burlington Flats for Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing,
Criminal Mischief and 2 counts of Criminal Mischief. Troopers were dispatched to a residence on
Arnold Road in the town of Burlington to check the welfare of a person who had
not responded to work. Troopers found
Hilts and the victim, Hilts allegedly refused to let the victim leave the residence
after an argument by physically blocking two exit doors. He’s also accused of choking the victim and
breaking 2 phones, making the victim unable to call for help. Hilts was arrested & was arraigned &
remanded to the Otsego County Jail on no bail due to violating his parole. The victim was issued an order of protection.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works Crews will
begin bridge rehabilitation work on 2 structures on County Road 32, in the Town
of Norwich today. The work on these
projects will last into the fall; they will maintain two way traffic at each
bridge structure; however the traffic pattern at each structure shall change as
the projects progress. Questions and
concerns can be addressed by calling 337-1710.
The Streets of Norwich will be filled with basketball
players for the annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament this weekend,
organizer Tom Revoir said that they still need volunteers for a variety of
necessary functions:
(Tom Revoir 7-8-19)
The number to call &
volunteer for the Macker Tournament at the Norwich Y is 336-9622, extension 29.
State Police arrested 28 year old Rosa Bautist-Pena of
Yonkers for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after she arrived at the
State Police barracks in Oneonta to speak to a trooper on an unrelated
matter. She was arraigned in the town of
Oneonta court where she was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $50 cash bail
or $250 property bond. She will appear
in the town on Oneonta court on July 11th.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that there is $16 billion waiting to be claimed and the Office returns over $1.5 million a day. Anyone who thinks that New York State may have unclaimed funds can visit .osc.state.ny.us and search your name to find out if the state has money that belongs you.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 38-Year-Old Mary
Hubert of Unadilla, Sunday for DWI, following a civilian report of a driver
sleeping behind the wheel of a motor vehicle on Sheehan Road in the Town of
Meredith. Hubert was also issued tickets
for Parking on a Public Highway, and Refusal to Take a Breath Screening Test;
she was released on tickets for the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.
Several area fire departments responded Friday to a fire at
a home in the town of Butternuts. The
call came into Otsego County 911 at 7:14 p.m. Friday night from the residents,
who successfully escaped the house without injuries. Fire companies from Mt.
Upton, Gilbertsville, Unadilla, Wells Bridge and Morris all responded to the
scene, the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce is accepting
nominations for our Celebration of Sustainable Success Awards. Nominees should be a chamber member who
deserves recognition for the Quality of Life Award, which is given to a
business, involved in the community and has made Otsego County a better place
to live and work. The second award is the Environmental Stewardship Award which
is for businesses, industries or organizations that have implemented programs
or projects that have had a positive environmental impact on Otsego
County. Nominations should be submitted
by 5:00 pm Thursday, July 18. The
winners will be honored at the Summer Soiree on Thursday, August 22nd.
All of the absentee ballots in
Broome County have now been counted for the Republican Party Primary District
Attorney race. Paul Batistti is named
the winner over Michael Korchak by slim margin, Batistti had a slim margin on
Primary Day June 25th, the counting of the absentee ballots today confirmed
Batistti's victory.
State Police arrested 38 year old Joshua Eckman of Oneonta
for Criminal Contempt, after a victim called troopers stating that Eckman
entered the victim’s residence and violated an order of protection. Eckman was
arraigned in the town of Oneonta court; he was released on his
recognizance. On July 4th, Eckman was
arrested again on the same charge after he entered the victim’s home, he was
arrested and complained of alleged pain while being processed by State Police,
he was taken to Fox Hospital. Once
cleared from the hospital, Eckman was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on
$1,000 cash bail or $2,000 property bond pending court action on July
11th.
State Police arrested 27 year old Brandon Hilts of
Burlington Flats for Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing,
Criminal Mischief and 2 counts of Criminal Mischief. Troopers were dispatched to a residence on
Arnold Road in the town of Burlington to check the welfare of a person who had
not responded to work. Troopers found
Hilts and the victim, Hilts allegedly refused to let the victim leave the residence
after an argument by physically blocking two exit doors. He’s also accused of choking the victim and
breaking 2 phones, making the victim unable to call for help. Hilts was arrested & was arraigned &
remanded to the Otsego County Jail on no bail due to violating his parole. The victim was issued an order of protection.
The Chenango County Department of Public Works Crews will
begin bridge rehabilitation work on 2 structures on County Road 32, in the Town
of Norwich today. The work on these
projects will last into the fall; they will maintain two way traffic at each
bridge structure; however the traffic pattern at each structure shall change as
the projects progress. Questions and
concerns can be addressed by calling 337-1710.
WCDO News — Friday 6-28-19
High School Graduations get underway tonight for several
area schools. Windsor's Commencement
will begin at 6:30 PM, Afton, Franklin, Deposit, Laurens, Milford, Morris &
Charlotte Valley will hold theirs at 7:00 PM.
High School graduations continue into the weekend. Saturday morning at 10:00 AM, seniors from
Sidney, Greene, Delaware Academy, Harpursville & Norwich will have their
graduation ceremonies begin at 10:00 AM, Oneonta seniors commencement exercises
will begin at 10:45 AM, Oxford Academy at 11:00 AM & Bainbridge Guilford on
Saturday Night at 7:00 PM. On Sunday,
seniors from Edmeston will graduate beginning at 1:00 PM.
3 of the 4 Rochester Area suspects who were arrested earlier
this year for plotting to attack Islamberg in Delaware County pleaded guilty to
conspiracy 7 weapons charges today in Monroe County. Vincent Vetromile, Brian Colaneri &
Andrew Crysel all pleaded guilty for their roles in hatching the plot to kill residents
of the Muslims of America enclave in the town of Hancock. 16 year old Nicholas
Pheilshifter was also arrested in January, his case is pending.
Delaware County Sherriff’s Deputies arrested 29 year old
Christina Belcher of Masonville for Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of a
Forged Instrument, Forgery & Making
a False Written Statement. Belcher is accused of forging the check of another
person without permission. Belcher was
arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Faculty on
$5,000 cash bail & will return to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date
for further court proceedings.
The Bainbridge Old Time Band will begin their annual series
of summer concerts today, Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 6-28-19)
Concerts are also scheduled on July 19th, August 9th, &
August 29th.
This Sunday kicks off a new concert series in the village of
Afton with the Real Time Dixieland Band playing at the Afton Museum from 6 to
8pm! The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Sunday Summer
Concert Series to take place in evenings, periodically from June 30th thru
September 8th. More information is
available regarding sponsorships at gaacoc.com, or 765-6507 or 242-8473
New York residents can fish for
free without a license in one of the 7,500 lakes and ponds or 70,000 miles of
rivers and streams across the state during this weekend. New York's Free Fishing Weekends help
encourage more people to get outdoors and enjoy the fishing opportunities
available; more information is available at dec.ny.gov/outdoor.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a
report of a missing person. Byron Furman was reported missing from his address
in the Town of Sidney at about 10:30am on June 27th. If located, please contact
the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 832-5555
State Police arrested a Mount Upton twice in a 30 hour
period on June 22nd & 23rd. 42 year
old Karlton Tompkins was charged on June 22nd, after he made a U-Turn to avoid
a Police DWI Road Check on State Route 7 in Unadilla, he was apprehended along
with 41 year old Jason Lowe & 25 year old Erica Marble of Sidney on drug
charges, On June 23rd, Tompkins tried
to flee a trooper in his vehicle, which he crashed on Loomis Road in the town
of Afton, he fled on foot, followed by 2 troopers & a police Dog, a scuffle
ensued with 1 trooper injured and Tompkins bitten by the Police dog. Tompkins was charged with Reckless
Endangerment, Reckless Driving, Driving While Ability Impaired, Resisting Arrest
and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Tompkins was treated at Tri Town Hospital in
Sidney; he was arraigned & was sent to the Chenango County Jail on Cash
Bail pending court action.
Chenango County Sheriff deputies arrested a Virginia
resident on a Fugitive from Justice Warrant.
Sheriff’s Detectives and Deputies located and arrested Randolph Browning
Jr. following a complaint being filed with the Sheriff’s Office. Browning was
found to have an active warrant in the State of Virginia for Embezzlement; he
was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court remanded to the Chenango County
Correctional Facility without bail.
State Police are investigating the death of a kayaker in
Chenango Forks. State Police at
Binghamton were dispatched to the Chenango River at approximately 6:03 p.m.;
the body of a male kayaker was located shortly thereafter. The kayaker was with a group of people and
his kayak capsized. The cause of death
is undetermined at this time and the name is being withheld pending family
notification. More details will be
released later today.
area schools. Windsor's Commencement
will begin at 6:30 PM, Afton, Franklin, Deposit, Laurens, Milford, Morris &
Charlotte Valley will hold theirs at 7:00 PM.
High School graduations continue into the weekend. Saturday morning at 10:00 AM, seniors from
Sidney, Greene, Delaware Academy, Harpursville & Norwich will have their
graduation ceremonies begin at 10:00 AM, Oneonta seniors commencement exercises
will begin at 10:45 AM, Oxford Academy at 11:00 AM & Bainbridge Guilford on
Saturday Night at 7:00 PM. On Sunday,
seniors from Edmeston will graduate beginning at 1:00 PM.
3 of the 4 Rochester Area suspects who were arrested earlier
this year for plotting to attack Islamberg in Delaware County pleaded guilty to
conspiracy 7 weapons charges today in Monroe County. Vincent Vetromile, Brian Colaneri &
Andrew Crysel all pleaded guilty for their roles in hatching the plot to kill residents
of the Muslims of America enclave in the town of Hancock. 16 year old Nicholas
Pheilshifter was also arrested in January, his case is pending.
Delaware County Sherriff’s Deputies arrested 29 year old
Christina Belcher of Masonville for Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of a
Forged Instrument, Forgery & Making
a False Written Statement. Belcher is accused of forging the check of another
person without permission. Belcher was
arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Faculty on
$5,000 cash bail & will return to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date
for further court proceedings.
The Bainbridge Old Time Band will begin their annual series
of summer concerts today, Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 6-28-19)
Concerts are also scheduled on July 19th, August 9th, &
August 29th.
This Sunday kicks off a new concert series in the village of
Afton with the Real Time Dixieland Band playing at the Afton Museum from 6 to
8pm! The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Sunday Summer
Concert Series to take place in evenings, periodically from June 30th thru
September 8th. More information is
available regarding sponsorships at gaacoc.com, or 765-6507 or 242-8473
New York residents can fish for
free without a license in one of the 7,500 lakes and ponds or 70,000 miles of
rivers and streams across the state during this weekend. New York's Free Fishing Weekends help
encourage more people to get outdoors and enjoy the fishing opportunities
available; more information is available at dec.ny.gov/outdoor.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a
report of a missing person. Byron Furman was reported missing from his address
in the Town of Sidney at about 10:30am on June 27th. If located, please contact
the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 832-5555
State Police arrested a Mount Upton twice in a 30 hour
period on June 22nd & 23rd. 42 year
old Karlton Tompkins was charged on June 22nd, after he made a U-Turn to avoid
a Police DWI Road Check on State Route 7 in Unadilla, he was apprehended along
with 41 year old Jason Lowe & 25 year old Erica Marble of Sidney on drug
charges, On June 23rd, Tompkins tried
to flee a trooper in his vehicle, which he crashed on Loomis Road in the town
of Afton, he fled on foot, followed by 2 troopers & a police Dog, a scuffle
ensued with 1 trooper injured and Tompkins bitten by the Police dog. Tompkins was charged with Reckless
Endangerment, Reckless Driving, Driving While Ability Impaired, Resisting Arrest
and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Tompkins was treated at Tri Town Hospital in
Sidney; he was arraigned & was sent to the Chenango County Jail on Cash
Bail pending court action.
Chenango County Sheriff deputies arrested a Virginia
resident on a Fugitive from Justice Warrant.
Sheriff’s Detectives and Deputies located and arrested Randolph Browning
Jr. following a complaint being filed with the Sheriff’s Office. Browning was
found to have an active warrant in the State of Virginia for Embezzlement; he
was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court remanded to the Chenango County
Correctional Facility without bail.
State Police are investigating the death of a kayaker in
Chenango Forks. State Police at
Binghamton were dispatched to the Chenango River at approximately 6:03 p.m.;
the body of a male kayaker was located shortly thereafter. The kayaker was with a group of people and
his kayak capsized. The cause of death
is undetermined at this time and the name is being withheld pending family
notification. More details will be
released later today.
WCDO News — Friday 6-21-19
Chenango County Emergency Officials are dealing with a
number of road problems from flash flooding, following heavy downpours over the
last several days. Norwich, Oxford,
Smithville, McDonough & Pharsalia have had numerous issues; damage was
extensive around Oxford, including the school grounds, road closures in Oxford
include Vroman Hill Road, Midland Hill Road, plus Hoben, Ryan, Brooksbank &
Bradley Hill roads. County officials
advise that motorist turn around if they encounter flooded roads, and contact
authorities immediately.
Oneonta Authorities had to close Main Street this morning
near Fox Hospital, for a reported Natural Gas leak. The Oneonta Fire Department & NYSEG Crews
responded after a contractor's crew member apparently hit a high pressure gas
line, Main Street has been re-opened,
residents who were evacuated from their homes on Hudson and Otsego Street were
allowed to return to their homes, City Officials said that Roosevelt Avenue
will remain closed until further notice.
The State Senate passed a bill that eliminates the criminal
penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, but fines may still be
applied up to $50 for 1 ounce or less, or $200 for between 1 & 2
ounces. The State Assembly voted to pass
the measure early this morning; Governor Cuomo is expected to sign it. Lawmakers could not get enough votes to make
recreational marijuana legal.
The Chenango Sheriff's Department arrested 31 year old
Nicholas Redd of Norwich on several counts of criminal possession a controlled
substance, he allegedly possessed prescription medication, methamphetamine and
heroin during the traffic stop that occurred in the Town of Norwich, and he
faces court action at a later date.
Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Chenango County Relay for
Life, which will be held July 20th in Norwich. County residents wishing to volunteer can
email Relay.Chenango@gmail.com or contact the American Cancer Society at
1-800-227-2345 or at cancer.org
Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond & the Delhi Fire
Department awarded local teenager Kayleigh Verspoor with The County Sheriff's
Department "Super Star" Award and the Delhi Fire Department's plaque
of recognition. On Sunday, May 26th, Verspoor rescued 2 canoeists who had
tipped over in Delta Lake in Rome while working as a counselor at Haven Camp
for disabled adults.
The Afton Fair continues tonight & into the weekend with
a full schedule, spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:
(Rhonda Barriger Weekend)
The fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Afton.
Graduation Exercises will be held in 4 area school this weekend. Unatego seniors will graduate this evening at 7:00 PM, Saturday commencement exercises will be held at the Walton, Gilbertsville Mount Upton & Unadilla Valley.
The 130th Afton Fair Continues Today, Fair spokesperson
Rhonda Barriger told WCDO News about today's lineup of activities:
(Rhonda Barriger Friday)
The Fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Afton.
2 Norwich residents were arrested by the Chenango County
Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Trespass, Theft of Services, Criminal Possession
of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Deputies arrested 32 year old Scott Russell
& 22 year old Brooklyn Stout after a complaint from the Norwich Inn, both
are accused of using a stolen motel key to enter one of the motel rooms, they
stayed the night and did not pay for the room.
While in custody, a search uncovered Marihuana & a controlled
substance, both were released on appearance tickets for the Town of Norwich
court at a later date.
NYSEG will be conducting natural gas service and main work
located between 294 &297 Chestnut Street in the City of Oneonta. A lane closure between Lewis Ave and Pearl St
will be necessary to provide safety for their crews as well as the public.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold another free
rabies clinic Saturday, for dogs, cats & Ferrets. The Clinic will be held at the Greene
Veterinary Clinic from 12:30 to 1:30 PM>
The Delaware County Historical Association will hold 3 Civil
War battlefield reenactments over the weekend.
The event takes place at the Delaware County Historical Association on
Saturday and Sunday, Lunch and other
refreshments available on both Saturday and Sunday.
number of road problems from flash flooding, following heavy downpours over the
last several days. Norwich, Oxford,
Smithville, McDonough & Pharsalia have had numerous issues; damage was
extensive around Oxford, including the school grounds, road closures in Oxford
include Vroman Hill Road, Midland Hill Road, plus Hoben, Ryan, Brooksbank &
Bradley Hill roads. County officials
advise that motorist turn around if they encounter flooded roads, and contact
authorities immediately.
Oneonta Authorities had to close Main Street this morning
near Fox Hospital, for a reported Natural Gas leak. The Oneonta Fire Department & NYSEG Crews
responded after a contractor's crew member apparently hit a high pressure gas
line, Main Street has been re-opened,
residents who were evacuated from their homes on Hudson and Otsego Street were
allowed to return to their homes, City Officials said that Roosevelt Avenue
will remain closed until further notice.
The State Senate passed a bill that eliminates the criminal
penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana, but fines may still be
applied up to $50 for 1 ounce or less, or $200 for between 1 & 2
ounces. The State Assembly voted to pass
the measure early this morning; Governor Cuomo is expected to sign it. Lawmakers could not get enough votes to make
recreational marijuana legal.
The Chenango Sheriff's Department arrested 31 year old
Nicholas Redd of Norwich on several counts of criminal possession a controlled
substance, he allegedly possessed prescription medication, methamphetamine and
heroin during the traffic stop that occurred in the Town of Norwich, and he
faces court action at a later date.
Volunteers are needed for the 2019 Chenango County Relay for
Life, which will be held July 20th in Norwich. County residents wishing to volunteer can
email Relay.Chenango@gmail.com or contact the American Cancer Society at
1-800-227-2345 or at cancer.org
Delaware County Sheriff Craig Dumond & the Delhi Fire
Department awarded local teenager Kayleigh Verspoor with The County Sheriff's
Department "Super Star" Award and the Delhi Fire Department's plaque
of recognition. On Sunday, May 26th, Verspoor rescued 2 canoeists who had
tipped over in Delta Lake in Rome while working as a counselor at Haven Camp
for disabled adults.
The Afton Fair continues tonight & into the weekend with
a full schedule, spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:
(Rhonda Barriger Weekend)
The fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Afton.
Graduation Exercises will be held in 4 area school this weekend. Unatego seniors will graduate this evening at 7:00 PM, Saturday commencement exercises will be held at the Walton, Gilbertsville Mount Upton & Unadilla Valley.
The 130th Afton Fair Continues Today, Fair spokesperson
Rhonda Barriger told WCDO News about today's lineup of activities:
(Rhonda Barriger Friday)
The Fair runs through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Afton.
2 Norwich residents were arrested by the Chenango County
Sheriff’s Office for Criminal Trespass, Theft of Services, Criminal Possession
of a Controlled Substance and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Deputies arrested 32 year old Scott Russell
& 22 year old Brooklyn Stout after a complaint from the Norwich Inn, both
are accused of using a stolen motel key to enter one of the motel rooms, they
stayed the night and did not pay for the room.
While in custody, a search uncovered Marihuana & a controlled
substance, both were released on appearance tickets for the Town of Norwich
court at a later date.
NYSEG will be conducting natural gas service and main work
located between 294 &297 Chestnut Street in the City of Oneonta. A lane closure between Lewis Ave and Pearl St
will be necessary to provide safety for their crews as well as the public.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold another free
rabies clinic Saturday, for dogs, cats & Ferrets. The Clinic will be held at the Greene
Veterinary Clinic from 12:30 to 1:30 PM>
The Delaware County Historical Association will hold 3 Civil
War battlefield reenactments over the weekend.
The event takes place at the Delaware County Historical Association on
Saturday and Sunday, Lunch and other
refreshments available on both Saturday and Sunday.
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