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WCDO News — Thursday 12-19-24
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-19-24
50 year old Kevin Harrington of Oneonta was sentenced to serve a 3-year term of federal probation and ordered to pay over $150,000.00 in restitution to his former employer, for his previous guilty plea to 2 counts of mail fraud. Harrington admitted that while he was the executive director at First Community Care of Bassett, he submitted fraudulent expense reports seeking reimbursement for the purchase of CPAP machines that were not purchased. Harrington was ordered to serve six months of home confinement and was fined $5,500.00.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Michael Vogel of Walton on a sealed indictment warrant issued by Delaware County Court after a Grand Jury action. Vogel was charged with 1 count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for selling Fentanyl, Vogel was remanded back to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on separate and unrelated charges and is scheduled to re-appear at the Delaware County Court at a later date.
The State Department of Labor announced that Private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 11,900, to 8,409,100 in November. New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4.4% in November, the labor force participation rate held constant at 61.2%.
Delaware County Sheriff Office arrested 23 year old Dakota Mann of Walton for an assault on a Corrections Officer. On Tuesday, members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division responded to the Delaware County Jail to assist the Correctional Division regarding the assault, Mann is alleged to have punched a Corrections Officer in the head, he was arrested and charged with 2nd degree Assault, he was arraigned and was remanded back to the Delaware County Jail.
64 year old Douglas Webb admitted in Chenango County Court to offering a false instrument for filing with the intent to defraud, he admitted to misleading Sherburne Earlville school officials on an application, where Webb allegedly did not disclose a 1987 conviction. Webb was originally indicted for offering a false instrument for filing with the intent to defraud, falsifying business records, plus 3 counts of forcible touching, and 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, while serving a bus driver for the district.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-19-24
50 year old Andras Kasuba of Brooklyn pleaded guilty to DWI & Aggravated Vehicular Assault, in Delaware County Court, on March 18, 2023, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash on Highway 26, Kasuba was the driver of one of the vehicles. 3 individuals needed extraction due to serious physical injuries sustained in the accident, Kasuba was intoxicated at the time of the collision and had caused the crash, he had a blood alcohol content of 2.5 times the legal limit. Kasuba was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Sheriff pending sentencing at a later date..
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald today declared that influenza is now prevalent in New York State, with a total of 23,313 positive flu cases across 60 counties in New York have been reported this season to date. Outside of New York City, week-over-week lab-confirmed flu cases are up 75%, rising from 2,058 cases in the previous week to 3,603. Hospitalizations due to influenza climbed by 48%, up from 270 in the previous week to 399 across the State. More information is available at nyshc.health.ny.gov.
A new law that begins January 1st will help new mothers in New York. The state is making it easier for new moms to take time off to care for their health before their babies are born, employees are now able to receive an additional 20 hours of paid sick leave for prenatal care, in addition to the existing sick leave. The state is also using $250,000 to start a grant program that will expand access to community-based program to help train, support and mentor, especially in vulnerable communities.
State Residents can celebrate the New Year at State Parks, historic sites, natural areas, environmental education centers, and public lands across the Empire State on January 1st. The 14th annual First Day Hikes program is offering varied hike options for people at nearly 100 locations across the state to enjoy, there will be no parking fees at all State Parks on New Year’s Day. Admission to State Park grounds is always free.
50 year old Kevin Harrington of Oneonta was sentenced to serve a 3-year term of federal probation and ordered to pay over $150,000.00 in restitution to his former employer, for his previous guilty plea to 2 counts of mail fraud. Harrington admitted that while he was the executive director at First Community Care of Bassett, he submitted fraudulent expense reports seeking reimbursement for the purchase of CPAP machines that were not purchased. Harrington was ordered to serve six months of home confinement and was fined $5,500.00.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Michael Vogel of Walton on a sealed indictment warrant issued by Delaware County Court after a Grand Jury action. Vogel was charged with 1 count of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for selling Fentanyl, Vogel was remanded back to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on separate and unrelated charges and is scheduled to re-appear at the Delaware County Court at a later date.
The State Department of Labor announced that Private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 11,900, to 8,409,100 in November. New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4.4% in November, the labor force participation rate held constant at 61.2%.
Delaware County Sheriff Office arrested 23 year old Dakota Mann of Walton for an assault on a Corrections Officer. On Tuesday, members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division responded to the Delaware County Jail to assist the Correctional Division regarding the assault, Mann is alleged to have punched a Corrections Officer in the head, he was arrested and charged with 2nd degree Assault, he was arraigned and was remanded back to the Delaware County Jail.
64 year old Douglas Webb admitted in Chenango County Court to offering a false instrument for filing with the intent to defraud, he admitted to misleading Sherburne Earlville school officials on an application, where Webb allegedly did not disclose a 1987 conviction. Webb was originally indicted for offering a false instrument for filing with the intent to defraud, falsifying business records, plus 3 counts of forcible touching, and 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, while serving a bus driver for the district.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-19-24
50 year old Andras Kasuba of Brooklyn pleaded guilty to DWI & Aggravated Vehicular Assault, in Delaware County Court, on March 18, 2023, the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motor vehicle crash on Highway 26, Kasuba was the driver of one of the vehicles. 3 individuals needed extraction due to serious physical injuries sustained in the accident, Kasuba was intoxicated at the time of the collision and had caused the crash, he had a blood alcohol content of 2.5 times the legal limit. Kasuba was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Sheriff pending sentencing at a later date..
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald today declared that influenza is now prevalent in New York State, with a total of 23,313 positive flu cases across 60 counties in New York have been reported this season to date. Outside of New York City, week-over-week lab-confirmed flu cases are up 75%, rising from 2,058 cases in the previous week to 3,603. Hospitalizations due to influenza climbed by 48%, up from 270 in the previous week to 399 across the State. More information is available at nyshc.health.ny.gov.
A new law that begins January 1st will help new mothers in New York. The state is making it easier for new moms to take time off to care for their health before their babies are born, employees are now able to receive an additional 20 hours of paid sick leave for prenatal care, in addition to the existing sick leave. The state is also using $250,000 to start a grant program that will expand access to community-based program to help train, support and mentor, especially in vulnerable communities.
State Residents can celebrate the New Year at State Parks, historic sites, natural areas, environmental education centers, and public lands across the Empire State on January 1st. The 14th annual First Day Hikes program is offering varied hike options for people at nearly 100 locations across the state to enjoy, there will be no parking fees at all State Parks on New Year’s Day. Admission to State Park grounds is always free.
WCDO News — Monday 8-5-24
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-5-24
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 24 year old Nicholas Arter of Norwich for 2nd degree Rape, Criminal Sexual Act, Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors, Possessing Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Sexual Abuse. The Sheriff’s Office Detective’s Division received several rape complaints involving Arter engaging in sexual acts with multiple underage females. Arter was arraigned in Chenango County Centralized Arraignment where he was remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Correctional Division on $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond, and $50,000 partially secured. Arter is to appear in the Village of Oxford Court at a later date.
Chenango County Sheriff Office arrested 36 year old Wayne Moore of Earlville last week for Public Lewdness. Moore was charged following a complaint that Moore was nude in the front yard of a home, it was the 2nd incident that deputies handled regarding Moore, he was taken into custody and released with an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Village of Earlville Court at a later date.
The Trial of 64 year old Douglas Webb of Sherburne ended in a mistrial on Friday. Webb was accused of groping 3 students while operate a school bus, He was indicted in 2022 for offering a false instrument for filing with the intent to defraud, plus falsifying business records, 3 counts of forcible touching, & 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, State Police reported that Webb had failed to disclose a previous 1987 conviction to his employers on his bus driver application. The jury could not reach a verdict in the case after several hours of deliberation last week.
The Chenango County Planning Department is asking for County Residents to take a short period of time & fill out an online survey, so that they can put together a comprehensive plan on the county's future, Planning Director Shane Butler explains:
(Shane Butler 8-5-24)
Butler said that there is no deadline for filling out the survey, they have worked with an outside contractor to formulate the survey covering a number of topics, in a quick easy format.
The Sidney Head Start program will have a recruitment event tomorrow at their Sidney Civic Center location. The event is open for parents with children ages 3 to 5, it will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-5-24
50 year old Brian Kingsbury of Sidney pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison. Kingsbury was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury on March 7, for possessing several stolen guns. On July 29, Kingsbury appeared in Delaware County Court for a conference on his pending indictment. After the conference, he pleaded guilty, he admitted that he possessing a stolen shotgun in Sidney in July of 2023.
State Police arrested 35 year old Spencer Gransbury of Walton for 5 counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. An investigation revealed that Gransbury was in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation. His arrest follows an investigation stemming from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. On August 2, a search warrant was executed at Gransbury’s residence, he was arrested and processed & was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for Central Arraignment.
The American Red Cross is holding 2 Blood Drives today in the Tri-County Region. 1 will be in Worcester at the United Methodist Church from 1 pm. - 6 pm., another will be in Hancock from 1 pm. - 6 pm. at the Father Rausch Memorial Hall, on West Main Street, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 24 year old Nicholas Arter of Norwich for 2nd degree Rape, Criminal Sexual Act, Disseminating Indecent Material to Minors, Possessing Obscene Sexual Performance by a Child, Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Sexual Abuse. The Sheriff’s Office Detective’s Division received several rape complaints involving Arter engaging in sexual acts with multiple underage females. Arter was arraigned in Chenango County Centralized Arraignment where he was remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Correctional Division on $10,000 cash, $20,000 bond, and $50,000 partially secured. Arter is to appear in the Village of Oxford Court at a later date.
Chenango County Sheriff Office arrested 36 year old Wayne Moore of Earlville last week for Public Lewdness. Moore was charged following a complaint that Moore was nude in the front yard of a home, it was the 2nd incident that deputies handled regarding Moore, he was taken into custody and released with an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Village of Earlville Court at a later date.
The Trial of 64 year old Douglas Webb of Sherburne ended in a mistrial on Friday. Webb was accused of groping 3 students while operate a school bus, He was indicted in 2022 for offering a false instrument for filing with the intent to defraud, plus falsifying business records, 3 counts of forcible touching, & 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, State Police reported that Webb had failed to disclose a previous 1987 conviction to his employers on his bus driver application. The jury could not reach a verdict in the case after several hours of deliberation last week.
The Chenango County Planning Department is asking for County Residents to take a short period of time & fill out an online survey, so that they can put together a comprehensive plan on the county's future, Planning Director Shane Butler explains:
(Shane Butler 8-5-24)
Butler said that there is no deadline for filling out the survey, they have worked with an outside contractor to formulate the survey covering a number of topics, in a quick easy format.
The Sidney Head Start program will have a recruitment event tomorrow at their Sidney Civic Center location. The event is open for parents with children ages 3 to 5, it will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-5-24
50 year old Brian Kingsbury of Sidney pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and was sentenced to 1.5 to 3 years in state prison. Kingsbury was indicted by the Delaware County Grand Jury on March 7, for possessing several stolen guns. On July 29, Kingsbury appeared in Delaware County Court for a conference on his pending indictment. After the conference, he pleaded guilty, he admitted that he possessing a stolen shotgun in Sidney in July of 2023.
State Police arrested 35 year old Spencer Gransbury of Walton for 5 counts of Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child. An investigation revealed that Gransbury was in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation. His arrest follows an investigation stemming from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. On August 2, a search warrant was executed at Gransbury’s residence, he was arrested and processed & was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for Central Arraignment.
The American Red Cross is holding 2 Blood Drives today in the Tri-County Region. 1 will be in Worcester at the United Methodist Church from 1 pm. - 6 pm., another will be in Hancock from 1 pm. - 6 pm. at the Father Rausch Memorial Hall, on West Main Street, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
WCDO News — Thursday 2-10-22
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-10-22
The City of Norwich Local Planning Committee held their first ZOOM Meeting yesterday afternoon regarding the 10 Million Dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant Award, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO about how quick this process is expected to move:
(Kerri Green 2-10-22)
Several more meetings will be scheduled in the ensuing months, more information is available at ny.gov/programs/downtown revitalization initiative.
The State Police are out all over the state this week looking to recruit people to become part of the New York State Police Family. Troop C Commanding officer Jeffrey VanAuken was in Kirkwood today, he told WCDO News that the process to join is easier than ever:
(Major Jeffrey VanAuken 2-10-22)
State Police currently have specialized units such as the Special Operation Response team, Underwater recovery Team, positions in forensics, canine handlers& even a snowmobile unit for extreme winter issues.
The Spring Concert Series at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney Begins this Saturday Night, with 3 other shows already scheduled, spokesperson Clarissa Walrath explains:
(Clarissa Walrath 2-11-22)
More information is available by calling 607-604-4584.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Nicholas Simonds of Oxford for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Simonds was found to be in Possession of a large quantity of heroin, while also possessing several items that indicated that Simonds was distributing narcotics. Simonds was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and released on his own recognizance, he will appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
State and local law enforcement agencies across New York will be stepping up patrols and targeting impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday through Monday. During the 2021 campaign, law enforcement throughout the state issued 26,127 tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations, including 846 arrests for DWI
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-10-22
State Police charged 61 year old Douglas Webb of Sherburne for Offering a False Instrument for Filing & Falsifying Business Records. Webb, who was a bus driver at the Sherburne-Earlville School District, was initially arrested last week by State Police for Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, the investigation revealed that on his application to become a school bus driver, Webb failed to disclose that he had a previous conviction on a charge of sexual abuse. Webb was released on appearance tickets to the Sherburne Village Court on February 17th.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in New York State effective today. Previously, the state had required masks to be worn inside businesses where vaccination status was not being checked. The mandate will remain in effect at homeless shelters, healthcare centers, state-run nursing homes, schools and childcare centers, and correctional facilities. Statewide COVID-19 Cases Down 93% Since January 7th Peak, the COVID-19 Hospitalizations is down 63% since the peak on January 12th, the positivity rate for COVID 19 tests decreased to 3.67% on Tuesday
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 12 and older today at 97 Main Street, in Delhi. Pfizer 1st or 2nd doses will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM for walk-ins only. Pfizer boosters will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov; more information is available at 607-832-5200.
The City of Norwich Local Planning Committee held their first ZOOM Meeting yesterday afternoon regarding the 10 Million Dollar Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant Award, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO about how quick this process is expected to move:
(Kerri Green 2-10-22)
Several more meetings will be scheduled in the ensuing months, more information is available at ny.gov/programs/downtown revitalization initiative.
The State Police are out all over the state this week looking to recruit people to become part of the New York State Police Family. Troop C Commanding officer Jeffrey VanAuken was in Kirkwood today, he told WCDO News that the process to join is easier than ever:
(Major Jeffrey VanAuken 2-10-22)
State Police currently have specialized units such as the Special Operation Response team, Underwater recovery Team, positions in forensics, canine handlers& even a snowmobile unit for extreme winter issues.
The Spring Concert Series at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney Begins this Saturday Night, with 3 other shows already scheduled, spokesperson Clarissa Walrath explains:
(Clarissa Walrath 2-11-22)
More information is available by calling 607-604-4584.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Nicholas Simonds of Oxford for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia. Simonds was found to be in Possession of a large quantity of heroin, while also possessing several items that indicated that Simonds was distributing narcotics. Simonds was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and released on his own recognizance, he will appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
State and local law enforcement agencies across New York will be stepping up patrols and targeting impaired driving during the Super Bowl weekend. The enforcement campaign will run from Friday through Monday. During the 2021 campaign, law enforcement throughout the state issued 26,127 tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations, including 846 arrests for DWI
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 2-10-22
State Police charged 61 year old Douglas Webb of Sherburne for Offering a False Instrument for Filing & Falsifying Business Records. Webb, who was a bus driver at the Sherburne-Earlville School District, was initially arrested last week by State Police for Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, the investigation revealed that on his application to become a school bus driver, Webb failed to disclose that he had a previous conviction on a charge of sexual abuse. Webb was released on appearance tickets to the Sherburne Village Court on February 17th.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced the end of the indoor mask mandate in New York State effective today. Previously, the state had required masks to be worn inside businesses where vaccination status was not being checked. The mandate will remain in effect at homeless shelters, healthcare centers, state-run nursing homes, schools and childcare centers, and correctional facilities. Statewide COVID-19 Cases Down 93% Since January 7th Peak, the COVID-19 Hospitalizations is down 63% since the peak on January 12th, the positivity rate for COVID 19 tests decreased to 3.67% on Tuesday
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 12 and older today at 97 Main Street, in Delhi. Pfizer 1st or 2nd doses will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM for walk-ins only. Pfizer boosters will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov; more information is available at 607-832-5200.
WCDO News — Monday 2-7-22
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-7-22
Norwich Firefighters responded Saturday night to a fire at an apartment building at 32-34 Silver Street. one person was found unresponsive & was airlifted to Upstate Hospital's Burn Unit in Syracuse, 1 dog died in the fire. The Norwich Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Plymouth and North Norwich Fire Departments. 7 people were displaced by the fire, the cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Governor Hochul says in a news conference today she will be making an announcement on Wednesday regarding the state's #COVID19 mask policy. It is currently due to expire on Thursday, she indicated last week that it may be dropped or altered if COVID positivity percentages continue to decline.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 12 and older on Thursday at 97 Main Street, in Delhi. Pfizer 1st or 2nd doses will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM for walk-ins only. Pfizer boosters will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov; more information is available at 607-832-5200.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Business and Citizen of the Year. If you would like to submit a nomination please complete the below form and return to the chamber by Friday, March 11th. Nominations should be sent to Sidney Chamber of Commerce PO Box 57, Sidney NY 13838.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-7-22
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 29-year-old Steven Keach after deputies were called to domestic dispute January 27th in the town of Milford, Keach reportedly had a knife and was destroying property in the home. Keach into custody without incident, he was charged with 2nd & 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Mischief, endangering the welfare of a child, among other charges, he was brought to the Otsego County Jail for arraignment & was returned to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond.
State Police at Norwich arrested 61 year old Douglas Webb of Sherburne for Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Webb is a school bus driver at the Sherburne -Earlville School District, he allegedly touched 3 students, ages 14, 15 and 16, he was arrested and arraigned & was released on his own recognizance, the victims were issued orders of protection.
Firefighters from Davenport & surrounding communities responded at about 3:45 Saturday morning to a fire at Gerster's garage in Davenport. Firefighters battled sub-zero temperatures & icing, no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The State Health department & the Governor's Office reported that over 161,000 people were tested for COVID Saturday with 5680 Positives, for a positivity rate down to 3.52%. Patient Hospitalization decreased by more than 300 to 5,147, there were 854 in an ICU bed with 494 on Ventilators. there were 68 deaths from the virus in Hospitals & Nursing Homes Saturday.
Delaware County Public Health reported 235 new COVID cases from January 29th to February 4th. Delaware county has reported 13 deaths from COVID since the beginning of the year.
Norwich Firefighters responded Saturday night to a fire at an apartment building at 32-34 Silver Street. one person was found unresponsive & was airlifted to Upstate Hospital's Burn Unit in Syracuse, 1 dog died in the fire. The Norwich Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Plymouth and North Norwich Fire Departments. 7 people were displaced by the fire, the cause of the blaze is under investigation.
Governor Hochul says in a news conference today she will be making an announcement on Wednesday regarding the state's #COVID19 mask policy. It is currently due to expire on Thursday, she indicated last week that it may be dropped or altered if COVID positivity percentages continue to decline.
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people 12 and older on Thursday at 97 Main Street, in Delhi. Pfizer 1st or 2nd doses will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM for walk-ins only. Pfizer boosters will be available from 1:00 to 2:00 PM registration is required at apps2.health.ny.gov; more information is available at 607-832-5200.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Business and Citizen of the Year. If you would like to submit a nomination please complete the below form and return to the chamber by Friday, March 11th. Nominations should be sent to Sidney Chamber of Commerce PO Box 57, Sidney NY 13838.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-7-22
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 29-year-old Steven Keach after deputies were called to domestic dispute January 27th in the town of Milford, Keach reportedly had a knife and was destroying property in the home. Keach into custody without incident, he was charged with 2nd & 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Mischief, endangering the welfare of a child, among other charges, he was brought to the Otsego County Jail for arraignment & was returned to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond.
State Police at Norwich arrested 61 year old Douglas Webb of Sherburne for Forcible Touching and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Webb is a school bus driver at the Sherburne -Earlville School District, he allegedly touched 3 students, ages 14, 15 and 16, he was arrested and arraigned & was released on his own recognizance, the victims were issued orders of protection.
Firefighters from Davenport & surrounding communities responded at about 3:45 Saturday morning to a fire at Gerster's garage in Davenport. Firefighters battled sub-zero temperatures & icing, no injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
The State Health department & the Governor's Office reported that over 161,000 people were tested for COVID Saturday with 5680 Positives, for a positivity rate down to 3.52%. Patient Hospitalization decreased by more than 300 to 5,147, there were 854 in an ICU bed with 494 on Ventilators. there were 68 deaths from the virus in Hospitals & Nursing Homes Saturday.
Delaware County Public Health reported 235 new COVID cases from January 29th to February 4th. Delaware county has reported 13 deaths from COVID since the beginning of the year.
WCDO News — Tuesday 3-29-16
State Police arrested 36-year-old Cristal Cartelli & 38 year old Curtis Webb of Sidney on a variety of charges including drug possession. The arrests occurred after Cartelli failed to stop at a stop sign on State Route 206 in Bainbridge, Troopers recovered heroin & marijuana during a search & they found that Cartelli was wanted on a warrant in Vestal & Webb was wanted on a warrant in Sidney. Cartelli & Webb were arraigned & were both remanded to the Chenango County jail on bail, pending court action on April 26th.
State Police at Sidney arrested 35 year old Melissa Bateman of Unadilla for the felony aggravated DWI with a child less than 16 years old, plus criminal possession of a controlled substance and other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a 1-car accident on State Route 7 in the Town of Unadilla, Bateman is accused of driving while impaired by drugs when she drove off the roadway and struck a guide rail, one of her passengers was a 14-year-old girl. Bateman was found to unlawfully possess 7 prescription pills. Bateman was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Unadilla court on April 11th.
State lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on the state budget plan, which is due on Friday. Assemblyman Bill Magee thinks that a good amount of the agricultural budget cuts will be restored:
(Magee 3-29-16)
Magee chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee, he said that the Governor usually makes cuts in his original executive budget in January & most if not all of the cuts are restored each year.
Governor Cuomo announced New York State is providing 235 police departments and sheriffs’ offices with state-of-the-art radar units, investing more than $343,000 to replace old or obsolete devices. This is the first time in nearly 2 decades that the state has provided this funding, which will allow agencies to more effectively target reckless drivers. The need for new technology was identified by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services Highway Safety Technology Unit, which annually performs preventative maintenance and repairs on about 5,500 radar devices, many were too costly to repair, others lacked an ‘instant on’ feature and some were too large for newer-model police cruisers.
State Police arrested 46-year-old Christopher Purdy of Oneonta for DWI and other traffic tickets. State Police observed Purdy speeding at 80 miles per hour on I-88, Purdy refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. He was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was released after posting $400 bail. Purdy’s next court date in the Town of Milford is on April 5th.
Governor Cuomo announced that he is deploying the Department of Financial Services' Mobile Command Center to help eligible New Yorkers prepare and file their taxes for free. The unit will be making stops at locations throughout Upstate New York from April 4 through April 9, between the hours of 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Locally, the event will be held on Wednesday, April 6th in Oneonta at the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
Congressman Chris Gibson will be in Delaware County today. At Noon, Gibson will tour the Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center in Hamden, at 2:00 he will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center & at 4:00 PM, he will help honor Delaware County veterans Douglas Lee Thomson and Charles Groff and present medals to their families, at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi.
Governor Cuomo signed an executive order banning all non-essential state travel to North Carolina. The ban follows North Carolina’s enactment of a law which bars transgender individuals from using restrooms appropriate for their gender identities, excludes sexual orientation and gender identity from state anti-discrimination protections, and prohibits municipalities from extending those protections to LGBT citizens.
A meeting will be held today of the Prevention Coalition for Heroin Substance Abuse at 6:30 pm at the Sidney High School this evening, spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
(Lorraine Keckeisen 3-29-16)
Keckeisen said that they are seeking input from faith-based community leaders; law enforcement; policy makers; school leaders and student body; business people and concerned community people at tonight's meeting in the Sidney High School Library.
The American Red Cross invites individuals to donate blood today in Norwich. Today’s blood donation opportunities will be in Norwich from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the BOCES of Chenango County, on Country Rd 32. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
State Police at Sidney arrested 35 year old Melissa Bateman of Unadilla for the felony aggravated DWI with a child less than 16 years old, plus criminal possession of a controlled substance and other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a 1-car accident on State Route 7 in the Town of Unadilla, Bateman is accused of driving while impaired by drugs when she drove off the roadway and struck a guide rail, one of her passengers was a 14-year-old girl. Bateman was found to unlawfully possess 7 prescription pills. Bateman was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Unadilla court on April 11th.
State lawmakers are wrapping up negotiations on the state budget plan, which is due on Friday. Assemblyman Bill Magee thinks that a good amount of the agricultural budget cuts will be restored:
(Magee 3-29-16)
Magee chairs the Assembly Agriculture Committee, he said that the Governor usually makes cuts in his original executive budget in January & most if not all of the cuts are restored each year.
Governor Cuomo announced New York State is providing 235 police departments and sheriffs’ offices with state-of-the-art radar units, investing more than $343,000 to replace old or obsolete devices. This is the first time in nearly 2 decades that the state has provided this funding, which will allow agencies to more effectively target reckless drivers. The need for new technology was identified by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services Highway Safety Technology Unit, which annually performs preventative maintenance and repairs on about 5,500 radar devices, many were too costly to repair, others lacked an ‘instant on’ feature and some were too large for newer-model police cruisers.
State Police arrested 46-year-old Christopher Purdy of Oneonta for DWI and other traffic tickets. State Police observed Purdy speeding at 80 miles per hour on I-88, Purdy refused to submit to a breath test to determine his blood alcohol content. He was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta court and was released after posting $400 bail. Purdy’s next court date in the Town of Milford is on April 5th.
Governor Cuomo announced that he is deploying the Department of Financial Services' Mobile Command Center to help eligible New Yorkers prepare and file their taxes for free. The unit will be making stops at locations throughout Upstate New York from April 4 through April 9, between the hours of 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.: Locally, the event will be held on Wednesday, April 6th in Oneonta at the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
Congressman Chris Gibson will be in Delaware County today. At Noon, Gibson will tour the Delaware County Solid Waste Management Center in Hamden, at 2:00 he will participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center & at 4:00 PM, he will help honor Delaware County veterans Douglas Lee Thomson and Charles Groff and present medals to their families, at the Delaware County Public Safety Building in Delhi.
Governor Cuomo signed an executive order banning all non-essential state travel to North Carolina. The ban follows North Carolina’s enactment of a law which bars transgender individuals from using restrooms appropriate for their gender identities, excludes sexual orientation and gender identity from state anti-discrimination protections, and prohibits municipalities from extending those protections to LGBT citizens.
A meeting will be held today of the Prevention Coalition for Heroin Substance Abuse at 6:30 pm at the Sidney High School this evening, spokesperson Lorraine Keckeisen explains:
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Keckeisen said that they are seeking input from faith-based community leaders; law enforcement; policy makers; school leaders and student body; business people and concerned community people at tonight's meeting in the Sidney High School Library.
The American Red Cross invites individuals to donate blood today in Norwich. Today’s blood donation opportunities will be in Norwich from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the BOCES of Chenango County, on Country Rd 32. To schedule an appointment to donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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