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WCDO News — Monday 6-23-25
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-23-25
Tuesday is Primary Day in New York State, The Chenango County Republican Party Primary Elections will be held in the towns of Afton, Plymouth, Smithville and Smyrna. Sample ballots can be viewed at chenangocountyny.gov; or by calling the Chenango County Board of Elections at 607-337-1760. In Delaware County: Republicans will vote for a candidate for County Treasurer between Ronda Williams & Carli Pinner; In the Town of Sidney, 4 Republicans are running for 2 seats on the Town Board, between Richard DeCola, Frank Selleck, William Hunt & Andrew Hinkley. in the town of Colchester, 2 republicans are seeking the nomination for town supervisor between Robert Hafele and Arthur Merrill, in Hancock, Jerry Vernold & David Rubera are seeking the nomination for Town Supervisor, in the town of Meredith James Ellis and Richard Pagillo are seeking the nomination for Town Supervisor, More information is available at the County Board of Elections page at co.delaware.ny.us. There are no Democratic Party primaries in Chenango or Delaware Counties & there are no primaries in Otsego County this year.
Chenango County Office of Emergency Services announced that the Travel Advisory will remain in effect for the next few days, following flash flooding & damaged roads following Sunday's Storms. Motorists may encounter localized closures, washouts and debris in the roadways, crews are out working to make the repairs as soon as possible, Motorists should be watching for road signs while traveling through work zones where our DPW personnel may be working
The State Health Department reminds people that there are "Cooling Centers” set up around the state where people can go to get out of the heat, in Norwich, the YMCA is a cooling center, call 607-316-8277, in Delaware County, all Libraries are participating, and in Otsego County, pools are available at the Greater Plains school in Oneonta, the Otego town pool, plus the Wilber Pool and Worcester Pool, plus the SUNY Oneonta A.J. Read Science Discovery Center & The Family Service Association on Chestnut Street.
The Delaware Valley Humane Society is looking for donations of various supplies for the shelter & their animals, Director Erin Insinga explains:
(Erin Insinga 6-23-25)
More information is available by calling 607-563-7780.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-23-25
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 32 New York counties after severe thunderstorms resulted in 3 deaths and thousands of power outages across parts of the state, and due to the forecast of extreme heat expected to last through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down early Sunday morning in Clark Mills, 3 people were killed from the Storms, The state of emergency exists in Broome, Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties locally.
Broome County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen rental car, where the victim stated that he had rented an SUV from Enterprise, but it had been stolen by his girlfriend, Christine Turner, who took the vehicle to Rochester and would not be returning the rental. On Friday, the missing SUV was located in Binghamton, patrols attempted a traffic stop, but Turner failed to comply, she eventually stopped & was forcibly removed from the vehicle, and her passenger, Christina Yacalis, were both placed into custody. Turner was charged with Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstruction of Governmental Administration & Multiple traffic violations, Yacalis was charged with Criminal Possession of Controlled Substances, both were arraigned and were released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Maine Court & City of Binghamton Court.
State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Detail in Chenango County Thursday. All of the businesses checked were in compliance and did not sell alcohol to an underaged operative. Businesses that complied included area Mirabito Quickway stores, Stewarts Shops, Speedways & privately owned liquor stores in Norwich, & Sherburne. During these investigations, businesses are checked utilizing a Trooper in plain clothes and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth.
The State DEC announced several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. First, DEC proposes a process for using electronic carcass tags for deer, bear, and turkey. Second, DEC proposes to provide a replacement regular season deer tag to youth hunters who successfully use that tag during the Youth Big Game Hunt weekend. Finally, DEC also proposes to enhance the Deer Management Assistance Program by extending the permit renewal cycle from 3 years to 5 years, More information is available at the the DEC website.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Cooperstown from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, 140 County Highway 33W, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.
Tuesday is Primary Day in New York State, The Chenango County Republican Party Primary Elections will be held in the towns of Afton, Plymouth, Smithville and Smyrna. Sample ballots can be viewed at chenangocountyny.gov; or by calling the Chenango County Board of Elections at 607-337-1760. In Delaware County: Republicans will vote for a candidate for County Treasurer between Ronda Williams & Carli Pinner; In the Town of Sidney, 4 Republicans are running for 2 seats on the Town Board, between Richard DeCola, Frank Selleck, William Hunt & Andrew Hinkley. in the town of Colchester, 2 republicans are seeking the nomination for town supervisor between Robert Hafele and Arthur Merrill, in Hancock, Jerry Vernold & David Rubera are seeking the nomination for Town Supervisor, in the town of Meredith James Ellis and Richard Pagillo are seeking the nomination for Town Supervisor, More information is available at the County Board of Elections page at co.delaware.ny.us. There are no Democratic Party primaries in Chenango or Delaware Counties & there are no primaries in Otsego County this year.
Chenango County Office of Emergency Services announced that the Travel Advisory will remain in effect for the next few days, following flash flooding & damaged roads following Sunday's Storms. Motorists may encounter localized closures, washouts and debris in the roadways, crews are out working to make the repairs as soon as possible, Motorists should be watching for road signs while traveling through work zones where our DPW personnel may be working
The State Health Department reminds people that there are "Cooling Centers” set up around the state where people can go to get out of the heat, in Norwich, the YMCA is a cooling center, call 607-316-8277, in Delaware County, all Libraries are participating, and in Otsego County, pools are available at the Greater Plains school in Oneonta, the Otego town pool, plus the Wilber Pool and Worcester Pool, plus the SUNY Oneonta A.J. Read Science Discovery Center & The Family Service Association on Chestnut Street.
The Delaware Valley Humane Society is looking for donations of various supplies for the shelter & their animals, Director Erin Insinga explains:
(Erin Insinga 6-23-25)
More information is available by calling 607-563-7780.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-23-25
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 32 New York counties after severe thunderstorms resulted in 3 deaths and thousands of power outages across parts of the state, and due to the forecast of extreme heat expected to last through Wednesday. The National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touched down early Sunday morning in Clark Mills, 3 people were killed from the Storms, The state of emergency exists in Broome, Chenango, Delaware & Otsego Counties locally.
Broome County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen rental car, where the victim stated that he had rented an SUV from Enterprise, but it had been stolen by his girlfriend, Christine Turner, who took the vehicle to Rochester and would not be returning the rental. On Friday, the missing SUV was located in Binghamton, patrols attempted a traffic stop, but Turner failed to comply, she eventually stopped & was forcibly removed from the vehicle, and her passenger, Christina Yacalis, were both placed into custody. Turner was charged with Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstruction of Governmental Administration & Multiple traffic violations, Yacalis was charged with Criminal Possession of Controlled Substances, both were arraigned and were released on appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Maine Court & City of Binghamton Court.
State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Detail in Chenango County Thursday. All of the businesses checked were in compliance and did not sell alcohol to an underaged operative. Businesses that complied included area Mirabito Quickway stores, Stewarts Shops, Speedways & privately owned liquor stores in Norwich, & Sherburne. During these investigations, businesses are checked utilizing a Trooper in plain clothes and one or several underage operatives who cannot lie about their age or provide a false date of birth.
The State DEC announced several proposed regulation changes to streamline use and reporting of hunting tags and provide new deer hunting opportunities. First, DEC proposes a process for using electronic carcass tags for deer, bear, and turkey. Second, DEC proposes to provide a replacement regular season deer tag to youth hunters who successfully use that tag during the Youth Big Game Hunt weekend. Finally, DEC also proposes to enhance the Deer Management Assistance Program by extending the permit renewal cycle from 3 years to 5 years, More information is available at the the DEC website.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Cooperstown from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Otsego County Office of Emergency Services, 140 County Highway 33W, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood donor App, at redcrossblood.org or by calling 1-800-REDCROSS.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVEANDREW HINKLEYCARLI PINNERCHENANGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICESCHRISTINA YACALISCHRISTINE TURNERCOOLING CENTERSCooperstownDAVID RUBERADELAWARE COUNTY LIBRARIESDelaware valley Humane SocietyERIN INSINGAFRANK SELLECKGOVERNOR HOCHULGreater Plains Elementary SchoolJAMES ELLISJERRY VERNOLDMEREDITHNew YorkNORWICH YMCANYOTEGO TOWN POOLRICHARD DeCOLARICHARD PAGILLORONDA WILLIAMSSTATE DECState Health DepartmentWCDOWILBER POOLWILLIAM HUNTWORCESTER POOL
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-29-25
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-29-25
Severe thunderstorms may impact the Southern Tier region late this afternoon into the evening hours, Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Townsend 4-29-25)
We will have the complete WCDO Tri-County Weather Forecast following this newscast.
24 year old Michael Bush of Sidney was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on April 23rd in the Town of North Norwich. Bush was arrested after a brief pursuit through 3 townships on a motorcycle, passing vehicles in a no-passing zone and failing to stop at a stop sign. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and Bush failed to comply, his motorcycle malfunctioned in Sherburne & he was taken into custody, he was found to possess methamphetamine. Bush was charged with Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle among other charges, he was transported to the Chenango County Sheriff's Office & he was released on appearance tickets to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.
Bassett Healthcare Network and the Oneonta Family YMCA announced they are extending their lease agreement at FoxCare Center in Oneonta for another 3 years for the Y Specialty Fitness. Bassett Director of Public Relations Gabby Argo said that the partnership is the classic "Win Win" situation:
(Gabby Argo 4-29-25)
Gym membership at the FoxCare Center location has increased since June 2023, A.O. Fox Hospital continues to operate outpatient cardiac, physical, occupational, and pulmonary rehabilitation services within the same space. More information is available at the Bassett Healthcare Network Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-29-25
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the indictments against 3 people in the case of a disabled child who consumed methamphetamine, where 3 adults were present. Indicted were 70 year old Sam Tessora, 29 year old Eric Ferguson & 39 year old Tanya Carson, all from Masonville for Reckless Endangerment & Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Disabled Child, the child was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for treatment after he was found unresponsive. The indictment accuses the defendants of acting with depraved indifference to human life which created a grave risk to the child, on March 7th in Masonville, all 3 could face up to 7 years in prison, they face arraignment on the indictment charges shortly.
Governor Hochul announced an agreement with legislative leaders on the State Budget, which includes tax breaks for working class families, reduces the Payroll Mobility Tax for small businesses and fixes the discovery laws to reduce the number of cases being thrown out on technicalities:
(Hochul 4-29-25)
The State Senate & Assembly are expected to pass the budget bills in the coming days, the total Budget is $254 billion.
State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald announced that flu is no longer prevalent, the declaration lifts the masking requirement for health care workers who are not vaccinated against flu. Commissioner McDonald declared flu prevalent in New York back on December 18, 2024.
Severe thunderstorms may impact the Southern Tier region late this afternoon into the evening hours, Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Townsend 4-29-25)
We will have the complete WCDO Tri-County Weather Forecast following this newscast.
24 year old Michael Bush of Sidney was arrested by the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on April 23rd in the Town of North Norwich. Bush was arrested after a brief pursuit through 3 townships on a motorcycle, passing vehicles in a no-passing zone and failing to stop at a stop sign. Deputies initiated a traffic stop and Bush failed to comply, his motorcycle malfunctioned in Sherburne & he was taken into custody, he was found to possess methamphetamine. Bush was charged with Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle among other charges, he was transported to the Chenango County Sheriff's Office & he was released on appearance tickets to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.
Bassett Healthcare Network and the Oneonta Family YMCA announced they are extending their lease agreement at FoxCare Center in Oneonta for another 3 years for the Y Specialty Fitness. Bassett Director of Public Relations Gabby Argo said that the partnership is the classic "Win Win" situation:
(Gabby Argo 4-29-25)
Gym membership at the FoxCare Center location has increased since June 2023, A.O. Fox Hospital continues to operate outpatient cardiac, physical, occupational, and pulmonary rehabilitation services within the same space. More information is available at the Bassett Healthcare Network Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-29-25
Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced the indictments against 3 people in the case of a disabled child who consumed methamphetamine, where 3 adults were present. Indicted were 70 year old Sam Tessora, 29 year old Eric Ferguson & 39 year old Tanya Carson, all from Masonville for Reckless Endangerment & Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Disabled Child, the child was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse for treatment after he was found unresponsive. The indictment accuses the defendants of acting with depraved indifference to human life which created a grave risk to the child, on March 7th in Masonville, all 3 could face up to 7 years in prison, they face arraignment on the indictment charges shortly.
Governor Hochul announced an agreement with legislative leaders on the State Budget, which includes tax breaks for working class families, reduces the Payroll Mobility Tax for small businesses and fixes the discovery laws to reduce the number of cases being thrown out on technicalities:
(Hochul 4-29-25)
The State Senate & Assembly are expected to pass the budget bills in the coming days, the total Budget is $254 billion.
State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald announced that flu is no longer prevalent, the declaration lifts the masking requirement for health care workers who are not vaccinated against flu. Commissioner McDonald declared flu prevalent in New York back on December 18, 2024.
WCDO News — Monday 4-14-25
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-14-25
The New York State Budget is 14 days late, and budget extenders have been implemented to pay state employees and keep state programs functioning. Assemblyman Joe Angelino said that the hold-up is one that has come up many times over the last 3 decades in Albany:
(Joe Angelino 4-14-25)
Angelino said that the big sticking point is the reforms to the state's discovery laws, which involves including late evidence being turned in from District Attorney's to Defense attorneys prior to a trial, the Governor wants some reform, much of the legislature does not.
The annual Recruit New York Days will be on April 26th or 27th, where fire companies & EMS squads are looking to add to their ranks, Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department told WCDO News that at the Bainbridge & Unadilla events, there will be additional programs for the community:
(Roger Barnhart 4-14-25)
The full list of Fire Department participating in the RecruitNY program can be found at recruitny.org.
The Chenango County Department of Public works will close County Road 39 between Old Gifford Road and State Route 206 in Bainbridge, starting Tuesday for the replacement of a large culvert. The road closure is expected to last 1 to 3 days, depending on weather conditions.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the Summer Music Series downtown, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 4-14-25)
Schunk said that more information about the music series & other events can be found at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS Monday 4-14-25
State Police arrested 37 year old Christopher Banks of Nineveh for Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. A search warrant was executed on April 4th, Banks was found to be in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation. During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that 38 year old Mark Banks of Nineveh sexually abused a dairy cow while employed at a farm in the town of Colesville. Banks was charged with Sexual Misconduct, both were issued appearance tickets to the Colesville Town Court on April 24th.
Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 57 year old Bruce Hines of the town of Union after they executed a search warrant Thursday, Hines resisted officers and had to be detained after a brief struggle. Officers confiscated Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Digital Scales, Packaging Material and $304 in cash, Hines was charged with multiple Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 2 Counts Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, plus Obstructing Governmental Administration & Resisting Arrest, he was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility.
The Otsego County Solid Waste Department Plastic Film Recycling Challenge ends today. Participating schools collected film plastics such as Grocery Bags, Bread bags, Bubble wrap, The winner of the each division will receive an ice cream social event soon, last year over 6 tons of the plastics were diverted out of the waste stream in otsego county.
Utica University has announced its commencement speaker for the undergraduate ceremony in 2025 will be Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder and CEO of Chobani, Ulukaya will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Utica University, he emigrated from his native Turkey in 1994 to the US, he purchased a closed factory in Edmeston in 2007 with a small business loan, Chobani became he biggest seller of Greek Yogurt in the world by 2012. The undergraduate ceremony is set for May 9th at The Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.
Delhi firefighters responded Sunday at around 12:00 Noon for a structure fire at 220 Rosa Circle. Early reports suggest that an electric car in a garage caught fire, the structure was a total loss, WCDO will have more information when it is released.
The New York State Budget is 14 days late, and budget extenders have been implemented to pay state employees and keep state programs functioning. Assemblyman Joe Angelino said that the hold-up is one that has come up many times over the last 3 decades in Albany:
(Joe Angelino 4-14-25)
Angelino said that the big sticking point is the reforms to the state's discovery laws, which involves including late evidence being turned in from District Attorney's to Defense attorneys prior to a trial, the Governor wants some reform, much of the legislature does not.
The annual Recruit New York Days will be on April 26th or 27th, where fire companies & EMS squads are looking to add to their ranks, Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department told WCDO News that at the Bainbridge & Unadilla events, there will be additional programs for the community:
(Roger Barnhart 4-14-25)
The full list of Fire Department participating in the RecruitNY program can be found at recruitny.org.
The Chenango County Department of Public works will close County Road 39 between Old Gifford Road and State Route 206 in Bainbridge, starting Tuesday for the replacement of a large culvert. The road closure is expected to last 1 to 3 days, depending on weather conditions.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is bringing back the Summer Music Series downtown, on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 4-14-25)
Schunk said that more information about the music series & other events can be found at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS Monday 4-14-25
State Police arrested 37 year old Christopher Banks of Nineveh for Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. A search warrant was executed on April 4th, Banks was found to be in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation. During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that 38 year old Mark Banks of Nineveh sexually abused a dairy cow while employed at a farm in the town of Colesville. Banks was charged with Sexual Misconduct, both were issued appearance tickets to the Colesville Town Court on April 24th.
Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 57 year old Bruce Hines of the town of Union after they executed a search warrant Thursday, Hines resisted officers and had to be detained after a brief struggle. Officers confiscated Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Digital Scales, Packaging Material and $304 in cash, Hines was charged with multiple Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 2 Counts Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, plus Obstructing Governmental Administration & Resisting Arrest, he was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility.
The Otsego County Solid Waste Department Plastic Film Recycling Challenge ends today. Participating schools collected film plastics such as Grocery Bags, Bread bags, Bubble wrap, The winner of the each division will receive an ice cream social event soon, last year over 6 tons of the plastics were diverted out of the waste stream in otsego county.
Utica University has announced its commencement speaker for the undergraduate ceremony in 2025 will be Hamdi Ulukaya, the founder and CEO of Chobani, Ulukaya will receive the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters from Utica University, he emigrated from his native Turkey in 1994 to the US, he purchased a closed factory in Edmeston in 2007 with a small business loan, Chobani became he biggest seller of Greek Yogurt in the world by 2012. The undergraduate ceremony is set for May 9th at The Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium.
Delhi firefighters responded Sunday at around 12:00 Noon for a structure fire at 220 Rosa Circle. Early reports suggest that an electric car in a garage caught fire, the structure was a total loss, WCDO will have more information when it is released.
ASSEMBLYMAN JOE ANGELINOBainbridgeBAINBRIDGE FIRE DEPARTMENTBRUCE HINESChenango county Department of public worksCHOBANICHRSITOPHER BANKSEDMESTONHAMDI ULUKAYAMARK BANKSNew YorkNYOTSEGO COUNTY SOLID WASTE DEPARTMENTRECRUIT NYRoger BarnhartSidney Chamber of CommerceSIDNEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESIDENT TERI SCHUNKTOWN OF UNIONUTICA UNIVERSITYWCDO
WCDO News — Thursday 3-13-25
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-13-25
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand blasted the Trump administration’s plan to fire more than 80,000 VA employees, including roughly 20,000 veterans, and to push back against the administration's dishonest claim that these cuts will not affect veterans’ ability to access health care and receive the benefits they are owed.
(Gillibrand 3-13-25)
Senator Gillibrand said she hopes that the VA & Veterans in good standing file lawsuits to try to stop the cuts at the Veterans' Affairs.
28 year old Erin Hubbell of Margaretville pleaded guilty to violating the terms and conditions of her conditional discharge, she was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 364 days in the Delaware County Jail. On March 17, 2024, Erin Hubbell, & 3 other individuals, were arrested after a traffic stop of their vehicle and a search uncovered fentanyl, she pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, as part of her plea bargain she agreed to seek help for drug addiction and refrain from further violations, however, Hubbell was stopped by State Police On January 8th, a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of Cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin & other narcotics, she was arrested & still faces unrelated felony drug charges. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office filed a request to declare her delinquent on the terms of her conditional discharge, leading to the latest sentence.
A Chenango County Grand Jury recently indicted Jason Chase was indicted for criminal possession of a controlled substance, The indictment accuses Chase of possessing fentanyl with intent to sell in the Town of Sherburne in February.
The Sidney Summer Music series will be back again this year in the lot next to Roasted at Main & Division Streets, there are a few changes according to Sidney Chamber of Commerce president Teri Schunk:
(Teri Schunk 3-13-25)
Any changes in the schedule of any of those performances will be on the Sidney Chamber Facebook page.
The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting the inaugural “Be My Neighbor” Day from 10 am. until noon Friday. “Be My Neighbor” Day is based on the principles of Fred Rogers, the host of the famous "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood" program on PBS for many years, Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin comments:
(Jessica Moquin 3-13-25)
Moquin said that Guest organizations will include Chenango County 4-H Youth Development, Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, and The Place. Visit ChenangoHistorical.org for more details about this and other museum programs.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for a fundraising concert for the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club on August 23rd at the 6th ward Booster Club field at 4:00 PM. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com, the show features headliners Train, along with with Edwin McCain & Graham Barham. The show is a fundraiser for the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club at 70 River Street.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 3-13-25
State Troopers are out in full force with the St. Patricks's Day celebrations coming up this weekend. The STOP-DWI campaign runs through next Tuesday, with St. Patrick's Day on Monday this year. In 2024, the troopers ran their St. Patrick's Day campaign resulted in over 5,500 tickets, they arrested 132 for DWI infractions and they also investigated 199 crashes during that weekend.
A Chenango County grand jury recently indicted John Williams for 2nd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, last November 7th at the Red Roof Inn on North Broad Street in the City of Norwich, Williams was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine with intent to sell.
GE Aerospace announced that they are investing $5 million at the Unison facility in Norwich. The investment will support quality and inspection equipment, new machines for production and tooling to support the design and production of alternators, sensors and ignition systems for military aircraft.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that they will hold their next Networking event Today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the new Chamber Office at 189 Main Street in Oneonta suite 401.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand blasted the Trump administration’s plan to fire more than 80,000 VA employees, including roughly 20,000 veterans, and to push back against the administration's dishonest claim that these cuts will not affect veterans’ ability to access health care and receive the benefits they are owed.
(Gillibrand 3-13-25)
Senator Gillibrand said she hopes that the VA & Veterans in good standing file lawsuits to try to stop the cuts at the Veterans' Affairs.
28 year old Erin Hubbell of Margaretville pleaded guilty to violating the terms and conditions of her conditional discharge, she was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 364 days in the Delaware County Jail. On March 17, 2024, Erin Hubbell, & 3 other individuals, were arrested after a traffic stop of their vehicle and a search uncovered fentanyl, she pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, as part of her plea bargain she agreed to seek help for drug addiction and refrain from further violations, however, Hubbell was stopped by State Police On January 8th, a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of Cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin & other narcotics, she was arrested & still faces unrelated felony drug charges. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office filed a request to declare her delinquent on the terms of her conditional discharge, leading to the latest sentence.
A Chenango County Grand Jury recently indicted Jason Chase was indicted for criminal possession of a controlled substance, The indictment accuses Chase of possessing fentanyl with intent to sell in the Town of Sherburne in February.
The Sidney Summer Music series will be back again this year in the lot next to Roasted at Main & Division Streets, there are a few changes according to Sidney Chamber of Commerce president Teri Schunk:
(Teri Schunk 3-13-25)
Any changes in the schedule of any of those performances will be on the Sidney Chamber Facebook page.
The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting the inaugural “Be My Neighbor” Day from 10 am. until noon Friday. “Be My Neighbor” Day is based on the principles of Fred Rogers, the host of the famous "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood" program on PBS for many years, Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin comments:
(Jessica Moquin 3-13-25)
Moquin said that Guest organizations will include Chenango County 4-H Youth Development, Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, and The Place. Visit ChenangoHistorical.org for more details about this and other museum programs.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for a fundraising concert for the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club on August 23rd at the 6th ward Booster Club field at 4:00 PM. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com, the show features headliners Train, along with with Edwin McCain & Graham Barham. The show is a fundraiser for the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club at 70 River Street.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 3-13-25
State Troopers are out in full force with the St. Patricks's Day celebrations coming up this weekend. The STOP-DWI campaign runs through next Tuesday, with St. Patrick's Day on Monday this year. In 2024, the troopers ran their St. Patrick's Day campaign resulted in over 5,500 tickets, they arrested 132 for DWI infractions and they also investigated 199 crashes during that weekend.
A Chenango County grand jury recently indicted John Williams for 2nd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, last November 7th at the Red Roof Inn on North Broad Street in the City of Norwich, Williams was allegedly found in possession of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine with intent to sell.
GE Aerospace announced that they are investing $5 million at the Unison facility in Norwich. The investment will support quality and inspection equipment, new machines for production and tooling to support the design and production of alternators, sensors and ignition systems for military aircraft.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that they will hold their next Networking event Today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the new Chamber Office at 189 Main Street in Oneonta suite 401.
CHENANGO COUNTY 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENTChenango County Historical SocietyFRIENDS OF ROGERS ENVIRONMENTAL CENTERGE AEROSPACEJASON CHASEJESSICA MOQUINJOHN WILLIAMSNew YorkNorwichNYOTSEGO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCERED ROOF INNSherburneSidney Chamber of CommerceSIDNEY SUMMER MUSIC SERIESTERI SCHUNKThe PlaceU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDUNISONWCDO
WCDO News — Thursday 1-30-25
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-30-25
The State Health Department is currently tracking 3 strains of the flu in New York State, with 48,000 new cases reported the week of January 18th to the 24, a 46% increase from the previous week. The state reports a total of over 177,000 cases of all 3 flu strains, over 11,000 have been hospitalized from influenza, there have been 2 pediatric deaths this flu season.
Michael Beilby of East Meredith was resentenced in Delaware County Court for violating the terms of his felony probation supervision. On September 25, 2020, Michael Beilby killed 2 people in a motor vehicle crash, he was driving while using drugs and using his cell phone, he pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide & was sentenced to a split term of 6 months incarceration, followed by 5 years of probation supervision, and he was required to not use any illegal drugs or alcohol. The Delaware County Department of Probation accused Beilby of cocaine use and he avoided mandatory drug treatment appointments. Beilby admitted to those allegations & Judge Rosa ordered that Beilby be returned to probation supervision and start attending sessions of the Adult Treatment Court..
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the morning hours on Friday, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 1-30-25)
We'll have the complete Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.
The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta has a full schedule of events coming up, including the "Step Crew" in March, spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 1-30-25)
Tickets for that show are available online only, at foothillspac.org.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer today announced the opening of The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital in Rock Hill, in Sullivan County. The facility is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with complex disabilities, including autism, through specialized short-term inpatient care. The new hospital will create 400+ jobs, more information is available at tcfd.org.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-30-25
59 year old Brian Gill of Andres was indicted for Social Security Fraud in US District Court, for allegedly collecting disability benefits while concealing his work activity at a tree service company he owned and operated. The Social Security Fraud charge carries a maximum term of 5 years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years, Gill could also be ordered to pay restitution to the Social Security Administration for the funds collected.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Quality Inn, State Highway 23, another will be held in Delhi from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the SUNY Delhi Farrell Student & Community Center, donors are asked to book a time by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The State Health Department is currently tracking 3 strains of the flu in New York State, with 48,000 new cases reported the week of January 18th to the 24, a 46% increase from the previous week. The state reports a total of over 177,000 cases of all 3 flu strains, over 11,000 have been hospitalized from influenza, there have been 2 pediatric deaths this flu season.
Michael Beilby of East Meredith was resentenced in Delaware County Court for violating the terms of his felony probation supervision. On September 25, 2020, Michael Beilby killed 2 people in a motor vehicle crash, he was driving while using drugs and using his cell phone, he pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide & was sentenced to a split term of 6 months incarceration, followed by 5 years of probation supervision, and he was required to not use any illegal drugs or alcohol. The Delaware County Department of Probation accused Beilby of cocaine use and he avoided mandatory drug treatment appointments. Beilby admitted to those allegations & Judge Rosa ordered that Beilby be returned to probation supervision and start attending sessions of the Adult Treatment Court..
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for the morning hours on Friday, local meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 1-30-25)
We'll have the complete Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.
The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta has a full schedule of events coming up, including the "Step Crew" in March, spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:
(Geoff Doyle 1-30-25)
Tickets for that show are available online only, at foothillspac.org.
Governor Kathy Hochul and Senator Charles Schumer today announced the opening of The Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty Hospital in Rock Hill, in Sullivan County. The facility is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents with complex disabilities, including autism, through specialized short-term inpatient care. The new hospital will create 400+ jobs, more information is available at tcfd.org.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 1-30-25
59 year old Brian Gill of Andres was indicted for Social Security Fraud in US District Court, for allegedly collecting disability benefits while concealing his work activity at a tree service company he owned and operated. The Social Security Fraud charge carries a maximum term of 5 years in federal prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years, Gill could also be ordered to pay restitution to the Social Security Administration for the funds collected.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Quality Inn, State Highway 23, another will be held in Delhi from 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., at the SUNY Delhi Farrell Student & Community Center, donors are asked to book a time by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
ANDESBRIAN GILLDelhiFoothills Performing Arts and Civic CenterGEOFF DOYLEGOVERNOR HOCHULMEREDITHMICHAEL BEILLBYNew YorkNYOneontaQUALITY INN ONEONTARich TownsendSTATE HEALTH DEPARMENTSTEP CREWSUNY DELHI FARREL STUDENT AND COMMUNITY CENTERThe Center for Discovery’s Children’s Specialty HospitalU.S SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMERWCDO