WCDO Radio News

The Bainbridge Guilford Central school District will host their 10th annual Veterans breakfast this Friday, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:

(Tim Ryan 11-3-25)

RSVP's are requested by Wednesday by calling Kelly at 607-967-6321.

State Troopers responded last Tuesday to State Highway 28 near County Highway 6 in the town of Middletown for a 2-vehicle crash. An investigation determined that an SUV driven by 36 year old Natasha Reed of Delhi crossed into on-coming traffic, into the path of an SUV driven by 57 year old Ernest Bilzer of Fleischmanns. Reed was pronounced deceased at Margaretville Hospital, Bilzer was transported to O’Connor Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is on-going.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 10-9-25

Delhi Police Department arrested 21 year old Logan Hitchcock of Delhi on charges of 3rd degree Assault, Unlawful Imprisonment and Endangering the Welfare of a Child following a domestic incident in the Village of Delhi. Officers were dispatched to a reported domestic dispute on Meredith Street, they determined that a verbal altercation had escalated into a physical incident, during which a female victim sustained injuries while holding an infant, she was taken to O’Connor Hospital, Hitchcock was located and taken into custody, He was processed and was arraigned, a Temporary Order of Protection was requested on behalf of the victim and child.

2 American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held in the Tri-County region today, 1 in Hancock from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Fire House, another will be in Morris from 1:30 pm. - 6 pm., at the Morris Central School, to Make an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Delaware County Historical Association will Unveil a Women's Suffrage Marker in Delhi on Saturday Morning at 11:15 am, adjacent to the Delaware National Bank on Delhi's Main Street. The ceremony will take place during Delhi's annual Harvest Festival on Courthouse Square. The marker recognizes the importance of this location in the local effort to allow women the legal right to vote in the early years of the last century.

This weekend is the Sidney Alumni Sports Hall of Fame weekend with a host of activities, according to spokesman Larry Halbert:

(Larry Halbert 9-26-25)

More information is available at the Sidney Central School Alumni Association's Facebook page.

LifeNet of New York is hosting a special event Saturday to celebrate 15 years of service, by honoring the dedication of local first responders, partners, and community supporters. Former LifeNet patients will include 16-year-old AK McEwan-Lomnicki of Sidney, who was struck by a drunk driver while walking home from school 2 years ago, State Senator Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman Joe Angelino will be in attendance on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 12 pm to 3 pm. at 199 River Street, Sidney.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-19-25

Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced that in observance of New York State Sheriff's Week, the Delaware County Sheriff's Office will be hosting an Open House event on Sunday, September 21st, 2025, from 12pm-3pm at their office located at 280 Phoebe Lane, Delhi. Live demonstrations will be conducted by the K-9 Teams, Drone Pilots, Project Lifesaver Team, and our Motor Vehicle Accident Reconstructionist, plus Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians from Delaware County Public Health will conduct a Car Seat Safety event.

The Sidney Central School District's Homecoming will be held Saturday Night with a "Spirit Night" with a variety of activities, Spokesperson Rachel Swain explains:

(Rachel Swain 9-19-25)

Swain said that the Pep Rally starts at 5:30, Games will begin at 6:00 PM, cider & donuts will be provided by the Sidney Booster club.

The Deposit and Hancock Central School Districts Boards of Education have voted to move forward with a merger feasibility study, to see if it would be advantageous to combine the 2 districts. The New York State Education Department will provide up to $100,000 to help pay for the study, which will Review district enrollment, staffing, facilities, finances, and programs, weigh the possible benefits and challenges of merging and Gather input from people from both districts. Updates will be shared on district websites, newsletters, and at public meetings.

Delaware County Office for the Aging will present " Name that Scam" an interactive, and informative presentation from the Elder Abuse Center at Lifespan of Greater Rochester. The event will be held on September 25th at 10 am. at the Delaware County Sheriff's Department at 280 Phoebe Lane, Delhi, RSVP's are requested at 607-832-5750.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-27-25

State Police and the Broome County Sheriff’s Department responded to a residential fire at a home on Broad Street in the town of Chenango, A 26-year-old female resident had been able to get herself and two children, ages five and two, out of the home, but was unable to get to a one-year-old due to the heavy thick smoke. Troopers and Sheriff’s Deputies were able to get in through a window and get the one-year-old out of the home. The child was transported to Upstate Medical Center and passed away from the injuries sustained in the fire. Troopers are working with Broome County Fire Investigators to determine the cause of the fire.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-24-25

An Endicott man is facing a felony charge after allegedly stealing 27 iPhones from a FedEx facility while working for the company. Last Friday the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol responded to a larceny complaint at FedEx Freight East, at Industrial Park Drive in the Town of Kirkwood. Security at the facility advised that someone had been stealing from iPhones since April by sneaking them out of the facility in his coat pocket. After reviewing footage, 22 year old Leon Roberts of Endicott was charged with 3rd degree Grand Larceny. Roberts was arraigned at Central Arraignment Part and released with an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Kirkwood Court.

Afton Central School's Adult Education Program will be offering free G.E.D instruction into the ONC BOCES District, Program Director June White explains:

(JUNE WHITE 6-24-25)

The Programs will be available to adults 21 and over in ONEONTA, FRANKLIN, MILFORD, MORRIS, CHARLOTTE VALLEY, COOPERSTOWN among others, more information is available by calling 607-639-2811.

2 American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held today, 1 in Delhi from 12:30 pm. - 5:30 pm., at the Delhi United Ministry, another in  Sidney from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Sidney Elks Lodge, Appointments can be made with American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS

School Budget votes will be held tomorrow across the state, Sidney Central School District Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO news about their proposed budget:

(Eben Bullock 5-19-25)

The Unatego School District is also seeking approval on a new budget, Superintendent Dr. Dave Richards explains:

(Dr. Dave Richards 5-19-25)

School Districts are also looking to fill Board of Education Seats, and in some cases capital projects and/or buss purchases around the state tomorrow.

Residents in Broome, Chenango, Delaware and Otsego Counties have access to an expanded range of transportation services, thanks to the Getthere program, providing rides to medical appointments,emergency food access, and employment. Getthere is a program of the Rural Health Network of South Central New York, more information is available at (855) 373-4040 or rhnscny.org.

A.M. NEWS Monday 5-19-25

State Police is enhancing its approach to investigating animal cruelty through a new partnership with the State Animal Protection Federation. More than 200 Troopers and Investigators will receive advanced instruction on identifying and responding to animal cruelty cases so that they will be better equipped to detect, investigate, and document cruelty cases, Enhance collaboration with local law enforcement, animal welfare organizations, and prosecutors and it will allow for a more efficient response to these complex investigations.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is rebranding and will host a first look at a launch party on Monday, May 19, at 4:00 pm in The Okun Theatre of Farrell Hall at SUNY Delhi. Chamber President Ray Pucci comments:

(Ray Pucci 5-19-25)

Pucc said that Josiah Brown of Famous Destination Marketing, has been working with the chamber Staff & Board of Directors Everyone is invited to attend. Advanced registration is not required but is appreciated at the Programs and Events tab at DelawareCounty.org.