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WCDO News — Monday 9-27-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-27-21
The Annual Spiedie Fest has been moved to October this year, at the Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, organizer Dave Pessagno told WCDO News that they still have a full line up of events & activities:
(Dave Pessagno 9-27-21)
Pessagno said that more information & updates will be posted at spiedie fest .com.
Catholic Charities in Sidney will hold another Community Mass Food Distribution tomorrow in Sidney at 11:00 AM, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 9-28-21)
McKnight said that they have averaged between 9 & 12 tons of food at the previous 4 food distributions At the Sidney River Street Fire Station.
Funeral Services were held this morning in Utica, for long time area Congressman Sherwood Boehlert. Boehlert served as the Oneida County Executive before running for Congress, where he served for 24 years before retiring in 2006. Boehlert is survived by his wife Marianne, 4 children, and 6 grandchildren, Boehlert was 84.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to Thursday Betty Brook Road in the Town of Kortright to investigate a complaint of property damage reportedly caused by cattle. The Investigation revealed that loose cattle owned by 60-year-old Joseph Wyble, Jr., had caused damage to victim’s lawn on that day and at least 3 previous occasions. On Friday, Deputies located and arrested Wyble and charged him with criminal mischief for recklessly causing damage to the property of another after having been previously warned by Deputies. Wyble was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in the Town of Kortright Court on a later date to answer that charge.
41 year old Jeremie Hoyt of Davenport appeared in federal court last week on charges that he sexually exploited a child. Hoyt is accused of producing a sexually explicit photograph and video of a 14-year-old child, and distributing the image and video on the Internet to other users on a messaging application. Hoyt was ordered to be held pending a trial, if convicted, Hoyt faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of 30 years, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a term of supervised release of between 5 years and life.
Otsego County Department of Health reported its 69th death last week, with 115 active cases and 4 people hospitalized. The 7-day rolling average positive rate was 2.8%.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-27-21
The State Health Department reported over 180,000 COVID tests were reported Saturday, with over 4300 positive tests, a positivity rate now down to 2.39%. Hospitalizations were down to about 2300, patients in ICU beds declined to 548 & patients on ventilators are down to 317, there were 31 deaths & 55,911 Vaccine Doses were administered Saturday.
Delaware County reported 46 new COVID cases Thursday & Friday, with a positivity rate over 9%, they reported 185 active cases, 363 quarantined 7 hospitalized & 54 deaths. Just over 50% of Delaware County residents are vaccinated, while 77% of positive cases were unvaccinated. 25% of the cases are school aged children & school district employees.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office announced that 13 year old Charlotte Heier of the Town of Smithville has been located successfully. The Office announced this morning that Charlotte was located in good health, & they thanked the public for help with the successful investigation.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Cortland County DA’s office and State Police announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve 2 to 3 years in a state prison. Brown pleaded guilty for 2nd degree Grand Larceny, for stealing $240,000 in public funds, he was ordered to pay $240,000, and he has already paid $125,000. Brown charged personal items on the town’s credit card to pay for groceries, vacations, clothes, jewelry, home utilities, and work on his property.
The Annual Spiedie Fest has been moved to October this year, at the Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, organizer Dave Pessagno told WCDO News that they still have a full line up of events & activities:
(Dave Pessagno 9-27-21)
Pessagno said that more information & updates will be posted at spiedie fest .com.
Catholic Charities in Sidney will hold another Community Mass Food Distribution tomorrow in Sidney at 11:00 AM, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 9-28-21)
McKnight said that they have averaged between 9 & 12 tons of food at the previous 4 food distributions At the Sidney River Street Fire Station.
Funeral Services were held this morning in Utica, for long time area Congressman Sherwood Boehlert. Boehlert served as the Oneida County Executive before running for Congress, where he served for 24 years before retiring in 2006. Boehlert is survived by his wife Marianne, 4 children, and 6 grandchildren, Boehlert was 84.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to Thursday Betty Brook Road in the Town of Kortright to investigate a complaint of property damage reportedly caused by cattle. The Investigation revealed that loose cattle owned by 60-year-old Joseph Wyble, Jr., had caused damage to victim’s lawn on that day and at least 3 previous occasions. On Friday, Deputies located and arrested Wyble and charged him with criminal mischief for recklessly causing damage to the property of another after having been previously warned by Deputies. Wyble was issued an appearance ticket directing him to appear in the Town of Kortright Court on a later date to answer that charge.
41 year old Jeremie Hoyt of Davenport appeared in federal court last week on charges that he sexually exploited a child. Hoyt is accused of producing a sexually explicit photograph and video of a 14-year-old child, and distributing the image and video on the Internet to other users on a messaging application. Hoyt was ordered to be held pending a trial, if convicted, Hoyt faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of 30 years, a maximum fine of $250,000, and a term of supervised release of between 5 years and life.
Otsego County Department of Health reported its 69th death last week, with 115 active cases and 4 people hospitalized. The 7-day rolling average positive rate was 2.8%.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-27-21
The State Health Department reported over 180,000 COVID tests were reported Saturday, with over 4300 positive tests, a positivity rate now down to 2.39%. Hospitalizations were down to about 2300, patients in ICU beds declined to 548 & patients on ventilators are down to 317, there were 31 deaths & 55,911 Vaccine Doses were administered Saturday.
Delaware County reported 46 new COVID cases Thursday & Friday, with a positivity rate over 9%, they reported 185 active cases, 363 quarantined 7 hospitalized & 54 deaths. Just over 50% of Delaware County residents are vaccinated, while 77% of positive cases were unvaccinated. 25% of the cases are school aged children & school district employees.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office announced that 13 year old Charlotte Heier of the Town of Smithville has been located successfully. The Office announced this morning that Charlotte was located in good health, & they thanked the public for help with the successful investigation.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, Cortland County DA’s office and State Police announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown was sentenced to serve 2 to 3 years in a state prison. Brown pleaded guilty for 2nd degree Grand Larceny, for stealing $240,000 in public funds, he was ordered to pay $240,000, and he has already paid $125,000. Brown charged personal items on the town’s credit card to pay for groceries, vacations, clothes, jewelry, home utilities, and work on his property.
WCDO News — Friday 6-11-21
P.M. NEWS Friday 6-11-21
New York Attorney General Letitia James will make the Election Protection Hotline will be available for the upcoming June 22nd election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from this Saturday to Sunday, June 20th. The hotline will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters; issues can be called in to 1-800-771-7755,
Norwich City Police arrested 45 year old Bernie Infante of Norwich for criminal possession of a weapon Thursday, after a neighbor of Infante called police saying that he did not feel safe following a confrontation. City Police stated that Infante pointed a shotgun at officers, then turned & shot through a wall into the neighbor's apartment, the bullet grazed the neighbor, who denied medical attention. Infante attempted to escape but was apprehended by officer, he was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital for a medical evaluation & was being held pending arraignment, more charges may be filed.
Governor Cuomo today announced the state has awarded $10 million in aid to localities statewide to support emergency response operations. The grants will allow municipalities in 57 counties and New York City to make improvements to their 9-1-1 response and emergency service dispatch operations. Locally Chenango County gets over $188,000, Delaware County $142,000 & Otsego County over $205,000.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. Brown pleaded guilty today in Chenango County Court in Norwich to 2nd degree Grand Larceny, he must pay $240,000 in restitution, of which he has already paid $125,000, and faces a potential state prison term at his sentencing on September 17th.
The Norwich Family YMCA is looking for kids to join their Track & Field Club, called The Bolts, Coach Shannon Gawronski explains:
(Shannon Gawronski 5-28-21)
Registration forms are available at the front desk at the Norwich Y, area kids can sign up for the next program that starts June 13th through early August, more information is available at 336-9622, extension 1024.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-11-21
34 year old Jason Johnson, who was wanted since Wednesday Night in connection with shooting a New York State Trooper, was taken into custody at about 4:30 Thursday afternoon in the town of Colesville. State Police & Broome County Deputies were sent on a Welfare check of an individual Wednesday night at about 8:30PM, Johnson is accused of Shooting Trooper Becky Seager, who suffered a non-life threatening hip injury & was treated & released at Wilson Hospital. Johnson was arraigned this morning at Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing on 2 counts of Attempted Murder, he was remanded to the Broome County Jail on no bail. Other charges are pending.
The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a Free Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Clinic at the Norwich Firehouse During the Chicken Barbecue on Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The Clinic is first come first serve, 100 doses are available. Participants must be 18 years or older for this type of vaccine & they will need to complete a health screening form before the shot. More information is available at 337-1660.
The Chenango Arts Council announced that Opening Receptions Are Back, in the Marea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries at 5:30 pm. Local Artist Rainy Collins-Vickers' exhibit of stained glass artwork will be on display now through June 25.
The Sidney Elks Lodge will be holding a Flag Day Ceremony this Sunday at 2:00 PM. Area Residents are invited to bring old flags for proper disposal, more information is available at 563-2175 or 222-4370.
Friends of Rogers in Sherburne is hosting Outdoors Day at Rogers Center this Saturday, it is a free open-house style event held in conjunction with National Get Outdoors Day, running from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pre-registration is preferred, by contacting by email to info@friendsofrogers.org.
State Police announced the Run for the Fallen begins in Syracuse today & heads toward Albany over 3 days, to honor fallen service members. Part of the second day of the run comes through Otsego County & Traffic delays are likely around 11:00 a.m., along State Route 20 from West Winfield through Richfield Springs and East Springfield. The race ends Sunday from Sharon Springs to Albany; more information is available on the State Police website.
New York Attorney General Letitia James will make the Election Protection Hotline will be available for the upcoming June 22nd election and during New York's early voting period, which runs from this Saturday to Sunday, June 20th. The hotline will be available to troubleshoot and resolve a range of issues encountered by voters; issues can be called in to 1-800-771-7755,
Norwich City Police arrested 45 year old Bernie Infante of Norwich for criminal possession of a weapon Thursday, after a neighbor of Infante called police saying that he did not feel safe following a confrontation. City Police stated that Infante pointed a shotgun at officers, then turned & shot through a wall into the neighbor's apartment, the bullet grazed the neighbor, who denied medical attention. Infante attempted to escape but was apprehended by officer, he was taken to Chenango Memorial Hospital for a medical evaluation & was being held pending arraignment, more charges may be filed.
Governor Cuomo today announced the state has awarded $10 million in aid to localities statewide to support emergency response operations. The grants will allow municipalities in 57 counties and New York City to make improvements to their 9-1-1 response and emergency service dispatch operations. Locally Chenango County gets over $188,000, Delaware County $142,000 & Otsego County over $205,000.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli today announced that former Pharsalia Town Supervisor Dennis Brown pleaded guilty to stealing $240,000 in public funds and must now pay full restitution. Brown pleaded guilty today in Chenango County Court in Norwich to 2nd degree Grand Larceny, he must pay $240,000 in restitution, of which he has already paid $125,000, and faces a potential state prison term at his sentencing on September 17th.
The Norwich Family YMCA is looking for kids to join their Track & Field Club, called The Bolts, Coach Shannon Gawronski explains:
(Shannon Gawronski 5-28-21)
Registration forms are available at the front desk at the Norwich Y, area kids can sign up for the next program that starts June 13th through early August, more information is available at 336-9622, extension 1024.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-11-21
34 year old Jason Johnson, who was wanted since Wednesday Night in connection with shooting a New York State Trooper, was taken into custody at about 4:30 Thursday afternoon in the town of Colesville. State Police & Broome County Deputies were sent on a Welfare check of an individual Wednesday night at about 8:30PM, Johnson is accused of Shooting Trooper Becky Seager, who suffered a non-life threatening hip injury & was treated & released at Wilson Hospital. Johnson was arraigned this morning at Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing on 2 counts of Attempted Murder, he was remanded to the Broome County Jail on no bail. Other charges are pending.
The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a Free Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Clinic at the Norwich Firehouse During the Chicken Barbecue on Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The Clinic is first come first serve, 100 doses are available. Participants must be 18 years or older for this type of vaccine & they will need to complete a health screening form before the shot. More information is available at 337-1660.
The Chenango Arts Council announced that Opening Receptions Are Back, in the Marea Brown and Raymond Loft Galleries at 5:30 pm. Local Artist Rainy Collins-Vickers' exhibit of stained glass artwork will be on display now through June 25.
The Sidney Elks Lodge will be holding a Flag Day Ceremony this Sunday at 2:00 PM. Area Residents are invited to bring old flags for proper disposal, more information is available at 563-2175 or 222-4370.
Friends of Rogers in Sherburne is hosting Outdoors Day at Rogers Center this Saturday, it is a free open-house style event held in conjunction with National Get Outdoors Day, running from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Pre-registration is preferred, by contacting by email to info@friendsofrogers.org.
State Police announced the Run for the Fallen begins in Syracuse today & heads toward Albany over 3 days, to honor fallen service members. Part of the second day of the run comes through Otsego County & Traffic delays are likely around 11:00 a.m., along State Route 20 from West Winfield through Richfield Springs and East Springfield. The race ends Sunday from Sharon Springs to Albany; more information is available on the State Police website.
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