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WCDO News — Monday 7-13-26
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-13-26
The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. The shortage is Especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood, American Red Cross Spokesperson Meg Rossman comments:
(Meg Rossman 7-13-26)
Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS, a blood drive is being held in Sidney Tuesday from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the American Legion Post 183, 22 Union Street.
The Chenango County Board of Supervisors invite the Chenango County Public to an Open House tomorrow at the Chenango County Office Building in Norwich, regarding the proposed new County Office building project. Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey Blanchard explains:
(Jeffrey Blanchard 7-13-26
The Open House on Tuesday runs from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at 5 Court Street in Norwich, more information about the project is available at chenangocountyny.gov.
The State DOT advises motorists that the I-88 westbound Exit 20 on-ramp will be closed from Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 31, weather permitting, to accommodate for resurfacing work. The closure is part of an ongoing project to resurface I-88 between the Otsego County line and Exit 20. The project includes the installation of new guide-rail, The interstate will remain open and is currently restricted to one lane of travel in each direction, the ramp must be fully closed during this phase of work and motorists should follow the posted detour.
37 year old Rondell Dowdell of Endicott, pleaded guilty this morning in Broome County Court, to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. On July 17, 2025, Dowdell was stopped in Vestal while operating an electric bicycle in violation State Traffic Laws, a Vestal Police Department canine alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search recovered approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine, a digital scale, packaging material, and cash from suspected drug sales. Dowdell is scheduled for sentencing on October 14th, he faces 3 years in State Prison and 3 Years of post release supervision.
The State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning members of the military community to be aware of scams targeting active-duty service members and veterans. The FTC reports the number of scams targeting the military community increased by 17%, costing victims $684 million in 2025, with 35,215 fraud reports filed. Service members and their families should never give personal information by phone or by clicking on links in emails to an unknown company or person. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, consumer complaints can be filed at Dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-13-26
Oneonta Fire Department responded to a fire at 10 Luther Street Sunday morning at about 9:00 Am. all occupants escaped without injuries, there were no injuries to firefighters, the cause of the fire is under investigation, the structure was a total loss.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 25 year old Samuel Layton of New Lisbon, for 3 counts of Reckless Endangerment, following an investigation into a shots fired complaint in the Town of Exeter. Layton is accused of firing a semi-automatic rifle in the direction of an occupied residence with a family of 3 inside, resulting in a rifle round impacting through the residence, he was located, arrested, processed, and turned over to Otsego County Corrections pending Centralized Arraignment
State Police arrested 62 year old Dawn Hawley of Delancey for Stalking, after a victim located a tracking device in their vehicle. The victim believed that Hawley had placed the tracker in December 2025 but was unable to find it until last week, Hawley was processed and was issued an appearance ticket to the Hamden Town Court on July 22, 2026.
The State DOT advises motorists that State Route 23 in the Town of Plymouth, just west of Ashcraft Road, has reopened to alternating single-lane traffic, controlled by a temporary signal, as work continues on a culvert replacement project. The roadway had been fully closed for approximately one week, with a signed detour, to allow crews to set the culvert in place. Construction began on June 29, and work is expected to continue for another four to five weeks, weather permitting. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as the blood supply fell nearly 25% in June. The shortage is Especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood, American Red Cross Spokesperson Meg Rossman comments:
(Meg Rossman 7-13-26)
Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS, a blood drive is being held in Sidney Tuesday from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the American Legion Post 183, 22 Union Street.
The Chenango County Board of Supervisors invite the Chenango County Public to an Open House tomorrow at the Chenango County Office Building in Norwich, regarding the proposed new County Office building project. Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey Blanchard explains:
(Jeffrey Blanchard 7-13-26
The Open House on Tuesday runs from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at 5 Court Street in Norwich, more information about the project is available at chenangocountyny.gov.
The State DOT advises motorists that the I-88 westbound Exit 20 on-ramp will be closed from Monday, July 20 through Friday, July 31, weather permitting, to accommodate for resurfacing work. The closure is part of an ongoing project to resurface I-88 between the Otsego County line and Exit 20. The project includes the installation of new guide-rail, The interstate will remain open and is currently restricted to one lane of travel in each direction, the ramp must be fully closed during this phase of work and motorists should follow the posted detour.
37 year old Rondell Dowdell of Endicott, pleaded guilty this morning in Broome County Court, to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. On July 17, 2025, Dowdell was stopped in Vestal while operating an electric bicycle in violation State Traffic Laws, a Vestal Police Department canine alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search recovered approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine, a digital scale, packaging material, and cash from suspected drug sales. Dowdell is scheduled for sentencing on October 14th, he faces 3 years in State Prison and 3 Years of post release supervision.
The State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning members of the military community to be aware of scams targeting active-duty service members and veterans. The FTC reports the number of scams targeting the military community increased by 17%, costing victims $684 million in 2025, with 35,215 fraud reports filed. Service members and their families should never give personal information by phone or by clicking on links in emails to an unknown company or person. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, consumer complaints can be filed at Dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-13-26
Oneonta Fire Department responded to a fire at 10 Luther Street Sunday morning at about 9:00 Am. all occupants escaped without injuries, there were no injuries to firefighters, the cause of the fire is under investigation, the structure was a total loss.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 25 year old Samuel Layton of New Lisbon, for 3 counts of Reckless Endangerment, following an investigation into a shots fired complaint in the Town of Exeter. Layton is accused of firing a semi-automatic rifle in the direction of an occupied residence with a family of 3 inside, resulting in a rifle round impacting through the residence, he was located, arrested, processed, and turned over to Otsego County Corrections pending Centralized Arraignment
State Police arrested 62 year old Dawn Hawley of Delancey for Stalking, after a victim located a tracking device in their vehicle. The victim believed that Hawley had placed the tracker in December 2025 but was unable to find it until last week, Hawley was processed and was issued an appearance ticket to the Hamden Town Court on July 22, 2026.
The State DOT advises motorists that State Route 23 in the Town of Plymouth, just west of Ashcraft Road, has reopened to alternating single-lane traffic, controlled by a temporary signal, as work continues on a culvert replacement project. The roadway had been fully closed for approximately one week, with a signed detour, to allow crews to set the culvert in place. Construction began on June 29, and work is expected to continue for another four to five weeks, weather permitting. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit 511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.
WCDO News — Wednesday 8-20-25
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-20-25
Jeremiah Raub was found guilty by a Broome County Jury today for 1 count of 2nd-degree murder and 2 counts of 1st-degree arson, in connection with a 2011 Binghamton fire that killed 17 year old Jeffrey Aissa. 6 people escaped the blaze, Aissa died inside the house. The 1st trial for Raub ended when the jury could not reach a verdict, he will be sentenced at a later date in Broome County Court.
The 2025 New York State Fair started today & will run through September 1st in Syracuse, , with a variety of attractions including midway rides, free concerts, and the annual butter sculpture. Tickets are $8 per person and parking is $12 per vehicle, Daily Hours will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
A recent report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli examined healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural counties in New York state, including Chenango & Delaware Counties locally, and found shortfalls in primary care, pediatric, and obstetrician and OBGYN doctors, Chenango Memorial Hospital's new President & CEO Cecil Miller told WCDO News how they will try to correct that:
(Cecil Miller 8-20-25)
The Comptroller's Report also found a shortage of mental health practitioners, as well as dentists around the rural counties. The full report can be found at osc.ny.gov.
Broome County Department of Civil Service has announced the latest round of Training & Experience Exams for those interested in careers as Corrections Officers. The Deadline to sign up for the exam is August 28 and the exam period will take place between September 1st & September 30th, for more information or to obtain an application, go to broomecountyny.gov.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Patrick Summers of Deposit for Criminal Mischief, 3 counts of Menacing, 3 counts of Harassment and 1 count of Disorderly Conduct with Violent Behavior, Summer was arrested following an investigation into a recent weapons complaint in the Town of Windsor.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-20-25
The Delaware County Business Alliance will recognize several businesses and groups for their service to the county’s business community at its 2025 Business Awards celebration today, Alliance President Ray Pucci told WCDO News about this year's award winners:
(Ray Pucci 8-20-25)
The 2025 Delaware County Business Awards celebration will be held at Stonewall Estates on Holmes Hollow Road in DeLancey, beginning at 5:30 until 8:30 PM.
Delaware County Public Health Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets on today from 5:00PM-7:00PM, at Delhi Fire Hall, 140 Delview Terrace Extension, more information is available at (607) 832-5200.
Jeremiah Raub was found guilty by a Broome County Jury today for 1 count of 2nd-degree murder and 2 counts of 1st-degree arson, in connection with a 2011 Binghamton fire that killed 17 year old Jeffrey Aissa. 6 people escaped the blaze, Aissa died inside the house. The 1st trial for Raub ended when the jury could not reach a verdict, he will be sentenced at a later date in Broome County Court.
The 2025 New York State Fair started today & will run through September 1st in Syracuse, , with a variety of attractions including midway rides, free concerts, and the annual butter sculpture. Tickets are $8 per person and parking is $12 per vehicle, Daily Hours will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
A recent report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli examined healthcare professional shortages in 16 rural counties in New York state, including Chenango & Delaware Counties locally, and found shortfalls in primary care, pediatric, and obstetrician and OBGYN doctors, Chenango Memorial Hospital's new President & CEO Cecil Miller told WCDO News how they will try to correct that:
(Cecil Miller 8-20-25)
The Comptroller's Report also found a shortage of mental health practitioners, as well as dentists around the rural counties. The full report can be found at osc.ny.gov.
Broome County Department of Civil Service has announced the latest round of Training & Experience Exams for those interested in careers as Corrections Officers. The Deadline to sign up for the exam is August 28 and the exam period will take place between September 1st & September 30th, for more information or to obtain an application, go to broomecountyny.gov.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Patrick Summers of Deposit for Criminal Mischief, 3 counts of Menacing, 3 counts of Harassment and 1 count of Disorderly Conduct with Violent Behavior, Summer was arrested following an investigation into a recent weapons complaint in the Town of Windsor.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-20-25
The Delaware County Business Alliance will recognize several businesses and groups for their service to the county’s business community at its 2025 Business Awards celebration today, Alliance President Ray Pucci told WCDO News about this year's award winners:
(Ray Pucci 8-20-25)
The 2025 Delaware County Business Awards celebration will be held at Stonewall Estates on Holmes Hollow Road in DeLancey, beginning at 5:30 until 8:30 PM.
Delaware County Public Health Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets on today from 5:00PM-7:00PM, at Delhi Fire Hall, 140 Delview Terrace Extension, more information is available at (607) 832-5200.
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WCDO News — Monday 7-21-25
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-21-25
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 39 year old Thomas Kopech of Norwich Friday on an active Arrest Warrant from Town of Plymouth Court from an incident on May 31st, where Kopech allegedly broke into a residence in the Town of Plymouth and assaulted the victims inside the home. Kopech then fled the scene before Deputies responded which resulted in the warrant of arrest. Kopech was arrested without incident and arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail. Kopec is to appear in court on a later date. Kopech was charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Aggravated Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Criminal Obstruction of Breath/Blood Circulation & Unlawful Imprisonment.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 27 year old Derek Mead of Walton for with 1 count each of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Assault and Unlawful Imprisonment, following the investigation into a domestic dispute last Tuesday in the Village of Walton. Mead is accused of being involved in a physical domestic dispute with another person while a child was present. Mead was processed and was turned over to Delaware County Correctional Facility to await Arraignment.
State Police will have 3 Car Seat Safety Checks this week, Technicians will be in Whitney Point Tuesday from 4 pm. – 7 pm. at 2612 Liberty Street, on Wednesday, from 4 pm. 7 pm. & Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Broome County Fair, at the Whitney Point Fairgrounds. Technicians will make sure the child is fitted in the correct type of seat, that it is installed correctly, more information is available at (607)591-7604.
The Delaware County Business Alliance will recognize several businesses and groups for their service to the county’s business community at its 2025 Business Awards celebration on August 20 at Stonewall Estate in DeLancey. Alliance President Ray Pucci told WCDO News about this year's winners:
(Ray Pucci 7-21-25)
Tickets for the dinner event are $95 per person. Reservations are required and may be made under the Events column at DelawareCounty.org.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-21-25
Warren County 911 received a call from 45 year old Luciano Frattolin of Canada, reporting his 9-year-old daughter Melina Frattolin was missing, with a possible abduction, in Lake George. As the case progressed, law enforcement identified inconsistencies in the father’s account of events and the timeline he provided. The girl was found dead in Ticonderoga, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office has turned the investigation over to State Police. Luciano Frattolin, has been arrested and is currently being held at the Essex County Jail, Luciano Frattolin, the father of Melina Frattolin, was charged with second-degree murder and concealing of a corpse, The investigation is ongoing,
State Police are investigating the accidental death of a East Branch Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Jason McGlone Thursday night, who was responding to a report of a vehicle that had struck a utility pole on State Highway 30 in the town of Hancock. A preliminary investigation determined that a low-hanging electrical wire was in contact with the top of the fire truck, when Assistant Chief McGlone exited the vehicle and made contact with the metal door and the ground, he was electrocuted and was pronounced deceased. The original crash involved a pickup truck operated by 54 year old Joseph Bellows of Downsville that veered off the roadway, struck a guardrail and utility pole. He was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated & was issued appearance tickets for Hancock Town Court on September 8th, 2025. The investigation into the firefighter’s death remains ongoing.
Milford Fire Department and several other area Fire Departments responded Friday morning to a structure fire at the Milford Corner Store, 69 South Main Street. The fire spread to surrounding buildings, including a the retail building next door & 2 nearby residences; 2 Milford firefighters were able to rescue an occupant who was trapped on the 2nd floor of one of the involved residential buildings, the patient was treated & released at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown for smoke inhalation, 2 firefighters sustained minor injuries, and were evaluated at the scene & released.
Sidney EMS & State Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Delaware County Route 4 in Sidney, initial reports suggested that a vehicle rolled off the roadway with 3 possible injuries Sunday at about 5:40 PM Sunday, injured occupants were taken to area hospitals for the treatment of injuries, the cause of the crash is under investigation, The Operator was identified as 20 year old Kadance Maus of Walton.
SFCU announced that they are opening a new Branch in Morris, with a ribbon cutting this week, SFCU's vice president of sales and marketing Andrew Smith explains:
(Andrew Smith 7-21-25)
Smith said that the new branch is open at 132 Main Street in Morris.
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 39 year old Thomas Kopech of Norwich Friday on an active Arrest Warrant from Town of Plymouth Court from an incident on May 31st, where Kopech allegedly broke into a residence in the Town of Plymouth and assaulted the victims inside the home. Kopech then fled the scene before Deputies responded which resulted in the warrant of arrest. Kopech was arrested without incident and arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail. Kopec is to appear in court on a later date. Kopech was charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Aggravated Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Criminal Obstruction of Breath/Blood Circulation & Unlawful Imprisonment.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 27 year old Derek Mead of Walton for with 1 count each of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, Assault and Unlawful Imprisonment, following the investigation into a domestic dispute last Tuesday in the Village of Walton. Mead is accused of being involved in a physical domestic dispute with another person while a child was present. Mead was processed and was turned over to Delaware County Correctional Facility to await Arraignment.
State Police will have 3 Car Seat Safety Checks this week, Technicians will be in Whitney Point Tuesday from 4 pm. – 7 pm. at 2612 Liberty Street, on Wednesday, from 4 pm. 7 pm. & Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 at the Broome County Fair, at the Whitney Point Fairgrounds. Technicians will make sure the child is fitted in the correct type of seat, that it is installed correctly, more information is available at (607)591-7604.
The Delaware County Business Alliance will recognize several businesses and groups for their service to the county’s business community at its 2025 Business Awards celebration on August 20 at Stonewall Estate in DeLancey. Alliance President Ray Pucci told WCDO News about this year's winners:
(Ray Pucci 7-21-25)
Tickets for the dinner event are $95 per person. Reservations are required and may be made under the Events column at DelawareCounty.org.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-21-25
Warren County 911 received a call from 45 year old Luciano Frattolin of Canada, reporting his 9-year-old daughter Melina Frattolin was missing, with a possible abduction, in Lake George. As the case progressed, law enforcement identified inconsistencies in the father’s account of events and the timeline he provided. The girl was found dead in Ticonderoga, the Warren County Sheriff’s Office has turned the investigation over to State Police. Luciano Frattolin, has been arrested and is currently being held at the Essex County Jail, Luciano Frattolin, the father of Melina Frattolin, was charged with second-degree murder and concealing of a corpse, The investigation is ongoing,
State Police are investigating the accidental death of a East Branch Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Jason McGlone Thursday night, who was responding to a report of a vehicle that had struck a utility pole on State Highway 30 in the town of Hancock. A preliminary investigation determined that a low-hanging electrical wire was in contact with the top of the fire truck, when Assistant Chief McGlone exited the vehicle and made contact with the metal door and the ground, he was electrocuted and was pronounced deceased. The original crash involved a pickup truck operated by 54 year old Joseph Bellows of Downsville that veered off the roadway, struck a guardrail and utility pole. He was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital, he was charged with Driving While Intoxicated & was issued appearance tickets for Hancock Town Court on September 8th, 2025. The investigation into the firefighter’s death remains ongoing.
Milford Fire Department and several other area Fire Departments responded Friday morning to a structure fire at the Milford Corner Store, 69 South Main Street. The fire spread to surrounding buildings, including a the retail building next door & 2 nearby residences; 2 Milford firefighters were able to rescue an occupant who was trapped on the 2nd floor of one of the involved residential buildings, the patient was treated & released at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown for smoke inhalation, 2 firefighters sustained minor injuries, and were evaluated at the scene & released.
Sidney EMS & State Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Delaware County Route 4 in Sidney, initial reports suggested that a vehicle rolled off the roadway with 3 possible injuries Sunday at about 5:40 PM Sunday, injured occupants were taken to area hospitals for the treatment of injuries, the cause of the crash is under investigation, The Operator was identified as 20 year old Kadance Maus of Walton.
SFCU announced that they are opening a new Branch in Morris, with a ribbon cutting this week, SFCU's vice president of sales and marketing Andrew Smith explains:
(Andrew Smith 7-21-25)
Smith said that the new branch is open at 132 Main Street in Morris.
WCDO News — Monday 12-16-24
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-16-24
Norwich Police Department, in conjunction with New York State Parole concluded an investigation into the sale of narcotics, counterfeit currency and weapons. 28 year old Aaron Johnson of Norwich is charged with Possession of a Forged Instrument, Possession of a Narcotic Drug with intent to sell (Fentanyl), Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell (Methamphetamine) and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Police were able to locate quantities of Cocaine, Methamphetamine and Fentanyl, plus counterfeit U.S. Currency. Johnson was held without bail, pending further court proceedings.
State Police, fire and emergency responders were dispatched to a 1-vehicle crash in the town of Andes. An investigation at the scene determined that a vehicle was traveling south on Fall Clove Road when it exited the roadway, striking a tree head-on. The operator, 43 year old Harland Dye of Delancey and the passenger, 34 year old Kate Cornelius-Schecter of Brooklyn, were transported to O’Connor Hospital, Dye was pronounced deceased at the hospital, Cornelius-Shecter was transported to Albany Medical Center for further treatment.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Shawn Roach of Norwich for Criminal Contempt Friday. Roach is accused of violating a full stay away order of protection, by entering the victim's residence where an argument ensued, and Roach threatened the victim several times, and damaged the door when the victim locked him out. Roach fled on foot, and while deputies were on scene taking a statement from the victim, he called the victim twice, violating the order of protection again, he was located & was taken into custody without incident, he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility.
The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets now to help those in need enjoy the rest of the holiday season, Donors with type O negative blood are especially urged to give now so patients can continue to receive the care they count on in the coming weeks. Those who come to give blood today through January 3rd, will receive a Red Cross T-shirt, those who come to give Jan. 1-26, 2025, during National Blood Donor Month, will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next meeting tomorrow morning, beginning at 7:30 AM. The meeting will be held in the back of Bob's Diner.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-16-24
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Dimitri Grassi of Greene for 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 1count of Criminal Sale of a Firearm and Manufacture, Transport, Disposition and Defacement of Weapons. Grassi is accused of selling a fully automatic firearm to an Undercover Detective, he also possessed and sold a weapon with a high-capacity magazine, with partially removed serial numbers. Grassi was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for processing. Grassi was later released and is to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.
State Police arrested 52 year old John Standish of Owego for multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon, after Investigators discovered that Standish was manufacturing ghost guns and was in possession of firearms that are not NY SAFE ACT complaint, high-capacity magazines and silencers and that Standish does not possess a pistol permit and cannot lawfully possess a firearm. Investigators learned that Standish was using 3D printers to illegally make parts for the ghost guns. Standish was arraigned & faces future court action.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18 year old Connor Ashton of Deansboro for Torturing or Injuring Animals/Failure to Provide Sustenance. Ashton was arrested following an investigation of an animal cruelty complaint from Sherburne. Ashton was released on an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Sherburne Court on a later date.
18 year old John Koscinski of Utica was found safe, he was reported missing from SUNY Cobleskill, the State Division of Criminal Justice reported that Koscinski had been missing since Wednesday.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 44 year old David Wells of West Winfield for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Ignition Inter-lock Device & Speeding, among other charges, following following a traffic stop in the Town of Edmeston. Wells was found to be operating the vehicle without an ignition interlock device installed as required per a court order & with a revoked driver's license, he was issued an Appearance Ticket for Edmeston Town Court at a later date.
Norwich Police Department, in conjunction with New York State Parole concluded an investigation into the sale of narcotics, counterfeit currency and weapons. 28 year old Aaron Johnson of Norwich is charged with Possession of a Forged Instrument, Possession of a Narcotic Drug with intent to sell (Fentanyl), Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell (Methamphetamine) and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Police were able to locate quantities of Cocaine, Methamphetamine and Fentanyl, plus counterfeit U.S. Currency. Johnson was held without bail, pending further court proceedings.
State Police, fire and emergency responders were dispatched to a 1-vehicle crash in the town of Andes. An investigation at the scene determined that a vehicle was traveling south on Fall Clove Road when it exited the roadway, striking a tree head-on. The operator, 43 year old Harland Dye of Delancey and the passenger, 34 year old Kate Cornelius-Schecter of Brooklyn, were transported to O’Connor Hospital, Dye was pronounced deceased at the hospital, Cornelius-Shecter was transported to Albany Medical Center for further treatment.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Shawn Roach of Norwich for Criminal Contempt Friday. Roach is accused of violating a full stay away order of protection, by entering the victim's residence where an argument ensued, and Roach threatened the victim several times, and damaged the door when the victim locked him out. Roach fled on foot, and while deputies were on scene taking a statement from the victim, he called the victim twice, violating the order of protection again, he was located & was taken into custody without incident, he was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility.
The American Red Cross asks donors to give blood or platelets now to help those in need enjoy the rest of the holiday season, Donors with type O negative blood are especially urged to give now so patients can continue to receive the care they count on in the coming weeks. Those who come to give blood today through January 3rd, will receive a Red Cross T-shirt, those who come to give Jan. 1-26, 2025, during National Blood Donor Month, will be entered for a chance to win a trip for two to Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. Schedule an appointment by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next meeting tomorrow morning, beginning at 7:30 AM. The meeting will be held in the back of Bob's Diner.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 12-16-24
Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Dimitri Grassi of Greene for 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 1count of Criminal Sale of a Firearm and Manufacture, Transport, Disposition and Defacement of Weapons. Grassi is accused of selling a fully automatic firearm to an Undercover Detective, he also possessed and sold a weapon with a high-capacity magazine, with partially removed serial numbers. Grassi was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for processing. Grassi was later released and is to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.
State Police arrested 52 year old John Standish of Owego for multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon, after Investigators discovered that Standish was manufacturing ghost guns and was in possession of firearms that are not NY SAFE ACT complaint, high-capacity magazines and silencers and that Standish does not possess a pistol permit and cannot lawfully possess a firearm. Investigators learned that Standish was using 3D printers to illegally make parts for the ghost guns. Standish was arraigned & faces future court action.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 18 year old Connor Ashton of Deansboro for Torturing or Injuring Animals/Failure to Provide Sustenance. Ashton was arrested following an investigation of an animal cruelty complaint from Sherburne. Ashton was released on an appearance ticket and is to appear in the Town of Sherburne Court on a later date.
18 year old John Koscinski of Utica was found safe, he was reported missing from SUNY Cobleskill, the State Division of Criminal Justice reported that Koscinski had been missing since Wednesday.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 44 year old David Wells of West Winfield for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Ignition Inter-lock Device & Speeding, among other charges, following following a traffic stop in the Town of Edmeston. Wells was found to be operating the vehicle without an ignition interlock device installed as required per a court order & with a revoked driver's license, he was issued an Appearance Ticket for Edmeston Town Court at a later date.
WCDO News — Monday 8-7-23
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-7-23
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will bring back their Leaderful Delaware classes & they are currently seeking people committed to community service who would benefit from strengthening leadership skills, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 8-7-23)
The 2023 program will start on October 11 with an in-person session in Delhi, followed by classes on the 2nd Wednesday of each month through May 2024. A graduation recognition will be celebrated at the Chamber’s Business and Breakfast event in June 2024. More information is available at delawarecounty.org.
The 29th Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will return to downtown Norwich September 9 & 10, spokesperson Celeste friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 8-7-23)
Information on all 2023 performers can be found at colorscape.org. The Festival has been recognized as one of the country's top 100 classic and contemporary craft shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s responded to a report of a suspicious person in a vehicle located at the intersection of Scotch Mountain Road & Arbuckle Hollow Road, in the Town of Delhi. Deputies observed 78-year-old Dante Musci of Delancey lying in the back seat of the vehicle, he had traveled along Arbuckle Hollow Road and was involved in a property damage auto accident and had left the scene. Musci was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident, Operating a Motor Vehicle while impaired by drugs and driving while intoxicated, he was released and will appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
Congressman Marc Molinaro announced over $27 million in federal funding for community development projects in New York's 19th Congressional District. The City of Norwich will receive over 1.2 Million Dollars for Sanitary Sewer System Repairs& the Town of Oneonta will receive $4.2 Million Dollars for installation of 7,000 linear feet of sewer and water lines and associated laterals, meters, and hookups.
A.M. NEWS Monday 8-7-23
A Delaware County Grand Jury indicted Benjamin Moyse of Delhi on 11 charges. Count 1 alleged that, while a 10th grade teacher at Delaware Academy, Moyse intentionally aided a person under 16 years of age to commit the felony crimes of possessing and disseminating child pornography. The Grand Jury also charged Moyse with 5 separate counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, for knowingly engaged in a course of conduct likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of 5 separate children at Delaware Academy. Moyse was also charged with 2 counts of Official Misconduct, for failing to follow the school’s policy and procedures when students and parents repeatedly reported to him that students were being sexually abused & for failing to report child abuse or maltreatment by his students and his students’ parents.
U.S. Attorney's Office announced that Amphenol has agreed to pay the United States $18 million dollars to resolve allegations for violating the False Claims Act. Amphenol admitted to filing false claims for electrical connectors to the U.S. government, that failed to fully comply with government regulations and contract specifications as well as the failure to meet required testing standards and other manufacturing and program requirements, between 2012 and 2017.
State Police arrested 65 year old Kenneth Powers & 28 year old Chelsea Gouse of Bedford Pennsylvania, for 22 counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals & failure to provide proper sustenance. Troopers went to an apartment in Richfield Springs on another matter on July 19th, and discovered 22 animals inside living in crowded and filthy conditions. 10 dogs, 10 cats & 2 rabbits were removed & surrendered to the Susquehanna SPCA and were treated for various medical conditions, Powers and Gouse were processed and were issued appearance tickets to Richfield Springs Village Court on August 15th.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Worcester today from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at the Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, another Blood Drive will be held in Hancock from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Father Rausch Memorial Hall, 316 West Main Street, To make an appointment, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will bring back their Leaderful Delaware classes & they are currently seeking people committed to community service who would benefit from strengthening leadership skills, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 8-7-23)
The 2023 program will start on October 11 with an in-person session in Delhi, followed by classes on the 2nd Wednesday of each month through May 2024. A graduation recognition will be celebrated at the Chamber’s Business and Breakfast event in June 2024. More information is available at delawarecounty.org.
The 29th Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will return to downtown Norwich September 9 & 10, spokesperson Celeste friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 8-7-23)
Information on all 2023 performers can be found at colorscape.org. The Festival has been recognized as one of the country's top 100 classic and contemporary craft shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s responded to a report of a suspicious person in a vehicle located at the intersection of Scotch Mountain Road & Arbuckle Hollow Road, in the Town of Delhi. Deputies observed 78-year-old Dante Musci of Delancey lying in the back seat of the vehicle, he had traveled along Arbuckle Hollow Road and was involved in a property damage auto accident and had left the scene. Musci was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident, Operating a Motor Vehicle while impaired by drugs and driving while intoxicated, he was released and will appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
Congressman Marc Molinaro announced over $27 million in federal funding for community development projects in New York's 19th Congressional District. The City of Norwich will receive over 1.2 Million Dollars for Sanitary Sewer System Repairs& the Town of Oneonta will receive $4.2 Million Dollars for installation of 7,000 linear feet of sewer and water lines and associated laterals, meters, and hookups.
A.M. NEWS Monday 8-7-23
A Delaware County Grand Jury indicted Benjamin Moyse of Delhi on 11 charges. Count 1 alleged that, while a 10th grade teacher at Delaware Academy, Moyse intentionally aided a person under 16 years of age to commit the felony crimes of possessing and disseminating child pornography. The Grand Jury also charged Moyse with 5 separate counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, for knowingly engaged in a course of conduct likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of 5 separate children at Delaware Academy. Moyse was also charged with 2 counts of Official Misconduct, for failing to follow the school’s policy and procedures when students and parents repeatedly reported to him that students were being sexually abused & for failing to report child abuse or maltreatment by his students and his students’ parents.
U.S. Attorney's Office announced that Amphenol has agreed to pay the United States $18 million dollars to resolve allegations for violating the False Claims Act. Amphenol admitted to filing false claims for electrical connectors to the U.S. government, that failed to fully comply with government regulations and contract specifications as well as the failure to meet required testing standards and other manufacturing and program requirements, between 2012 and 2017.
State Police arrested 65 year old Kenneth Powers & 28 year old Chelsea Gouse of Bedford Pennsylvania, for 22 counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals & failure to provide proper sustenance. Troopers went to an apartment in Richfield Springs on another matter on July 19th, and discovered 22 animals inside living in crowded and filthy conditions. 10 dogs, 10 cats & 2 rabbits were removed & surrendered to the Susquehanna SPCA and were treated for various medical conditions, Powers and Gouse were processed and were issued appearance tickets to Richfield Springs Village Court on August 15th.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Worcester today from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at the Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, another Blood Drive will be held in Hancock from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Father Rausch Memorial Hall, 316 West Main Street, To make an appointment, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
WCDO News — Friday 6-2-23
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-2-23
State Police issued a total of 13,471 tickets statewide during the Memorial Day Weekend enforcement campaign. Troopers arrested 194 people for DWI and investigated 839 crashes, including 130 personal injury crashes. No fatal crashes were reported. Troopers charged over 3800 for speeding, 373 for distracted driving, over 3000 for seat belt violations & 122 for the Move Over law.
27 year old Alexander Schwarz of Roxbury, was sentenced to a 4-month term of incarceration in the County Jail for violating the conditions of his probation supervision. Schwarz was convicted in Greene County for Attempted Sexual Abuse and was sentenced to a 10-year term of probation supervision. On March 19th, he violated the terms of his probation imposed by the Greene County Court by using an unauthorized device to view pornographic material, Schwarz appeared in Delaware County Court this week & admitted to the violation, he was sentenced to 4 months in the Delaware County Jail, then he will be required to complete his 10-year term of probation supervision.
Helios Care is offering 2 free instructional workshops throughout the months of June & July as a part of the Healing Grief Workshop series. The Sound Healing workshop is a 6-week program at the Cabin Hill Church in Delancey starting on June 3rd, from 10:00am to 11:30am. The Art of Bereavement workshop will take place in Delhi at the Office of the Aging starting on June 14th, more information is available at (607) 432-5525
Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force seized a handgun during a search warrant on Wednesday on a vehicle and at 11 Pine Street in Binghamton. Investigators located A loaded handgun, ammunition, $764.00 in suspected drug proceeds & Items used for packaging and weighing narcotics, 45 year old Grady Hunter of Binghamton, was arrested on 2 counts of criminal possession of a weapon, and he was transported to the Binghamton Police Department for processing,
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-2-23
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Tadd Sherwood of Morris following the investigation of a physical Domestic Dispute that took place May 26th in Morris. A Bench Warrant had been issued by the Otsego County Supreme Court based on this information as the Defendant had been previously charged and released on bail for Criminal Mischief, Assault, Criminal Contempt & other charges. Sherwood was arraigned at the Otsego County Supreme Court regarding this Bench Warrant and was charged with Criminal Contempt, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Imprisonment, Assault, Criminal Mischief & Disobeying a Court Mandate, he was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $5000 cash bail or $50,000 secured bond.
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host the Electric Vehicle Car Show on Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Damaschke Field in Oneonta. Delaware Otsego Audubon Society Spokesperson Susan O'Handley explains:
(Susan O'Handley 5-9-23)
EV Owners are invited to participate at no charge, registration information can be found at doas.us/ev-2023.
The Tri-Town Theatre will present the "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS" this weekend at the Sidney High School Auditorium,Cast members Evelyn Kinnear & Shawn Smith commented about the quirky show featuring an alien evil plant & Doo-Wop music:
(Evelyn Kinnear-Shawn Smith 6-2-23)
The show will be performed tonight & Saturday Night at 7:30 pm with a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm, Tickets are $20 for reserved seating and are available at tritown.booktix.com, or at the door beginning 1 hour prior to showtime!
Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 30 year old Scott Conrad of Walton pleaded guilty to 3rd Degree Burglary & Aggravated Harassment. Conrad admitted that he kicked down the door of his ex-girlfriend’s home and after an altercation & spat on her. A child was present during the Burglary, he will be sentenced to 6 months of incarceration in the County Jail and a 5-year term of felony probationary supervision.
State Police issued a total of 13,471 tickets statewide during the Memorial Day Weekend enforcement campaign. Troopers arrested 194 people for DWI and investigated 839 crashes, including 130 personal injury crashes. No fatal crashes were reported. Troopers charged over 3800 for speeding, 373 for distracted driving, over 3000 for seat belt violations & 122 for the Move Over law.
27 year old Alexander Schwarz of Roxbury, was sentenced to a 4-month term of incarceration in the County Jail for violating the conditions of his probation supervision. Schwarz was convicted in Greene County for Attempted Sexual Abuse and was sentenced to a 10-year term of probation supervision. On March 19th, he violated the terms of his probation imposed by the Greene County Court by using an unauthorized device to view pornographic material, Schwarz appeared in Delaware County Court this week & admitted to the violation, he was sentenced to 4 months in the Delaware County Jail, then he will be required to complete his 10-year term of probation supervision.
Helios Care is offering 2 free instructional workshops throughout the months of June & July as a part of the Healing Grief Workshop series. The Sound Healing workshop is a 6-week program at the Cabin Hill Church in Delancey starting on June 3rd, from 10:00am to 11:30am. The Art of Bereavement workshop will take place in Delhi at the Office of the Aging starting on June 14th, more information is available at (607) 432-5525
Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force seized a handgun during a search warrant on Wednesday on a vehicle and at 11 Pine Street in Binghamton. Investigators located A loaded handgun, ammunition, $764.00 in suspected drug proceeds & Items used for packaging and weighing narcotics, 45 year old Grady Hunter of Binghamton, was arrested on 2 counts of criminal possession of a weapon, and he was transported to the Binghamton Police Department for processing,
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-2-23
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Tadd Sherwood of Morris following the investigation of a physical Domestic Dispute that took place May 26th in Morris. A Bench Warrant had been issued by the Otsego County Supreme Court based on this information as the Defendant had been previously charged and released on bail for Criminal Mischief, Assault, Criminal Contempt & other charges. Sherwood was arraigned at the Otsego County Supreme Court regarding this Bench Warrant and was charged with Criminal Contempt, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Unlawful Imprisonment, Assault, Criminal Mischief & Disobeying a Court Mandate, he was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $5000 cash bail or $50,000 secured bond.
The Delaware-Otsego Audubon Society will host the Electric Vehicle Car Show on Saturday, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Damaschke Field in Oneonta. Delaware Otsego Audubon Society Spokesperson Susan O'Handley explains:
(Susan O'Handley 5-9-23)
EV Owners are invited to participate at no charge, registration information can be found at doas.us/ev-2023.
The Tri-Town Theatre will present the "LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS" this weekend at the Sidney High School Auditorium,Cast members Evelyn Kinnear & Shawn Smith commented about the quirky show featuring an alien evil plant & Doo-Wop music:
(Evelyn Kinnear-Shawn Smith 6-2-23)
The show will be performed tonight & Saturday Night at 7:30 pm with a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 pm, Tickets are $20 for reserved seating and are available at tritown.booktix.com, or at the door beginning 1 hour prior to showtime!
Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 30 year old Scott Conrad of Walton pleaded guilty to 3rd Degree Burglary & Aggravated Harassment. Conrad admitted that he kicked down the door of his ex-girlfriend’s home and after an altercation & spat on her. A child was present during the Burglary, he will be sentenced to 6 months of incarceration in the County Jail and a 5-year term of felony probationary supervision.
WCDO News — Wednesday 1-26-22
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-26-22
State Police arrested 29 year old Brandon Hilts of Cherry Valley for 2nd degree Assault, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Mischief, Menacing, Reckless Endangerment and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute in a vehicle in the town of Edmeston, the investigation revealed that a verbal argument became physical. Hilts is accused of seriously injuring and choking the victim & that he threatened the victim with a knife and prevented the victim from leaving, from calling 911 and for trying to hit the victim with the victims vehicle. The victim was Bassett Hospital to be treated for injuries sustained during the dispute, Hilts was remanded to the Otsego County Jail pending court action in Edmeston Town Court on February 7.
The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the 2022 Tourism Promotion & Development Grant program, spokesman Evan Bowker explains:
(Evan Bowker 1-26-22)
Bowker said that the grant program is funded through the Delaware County 2% Occupancy Tax, the deadline for application to the Department of Economic Development is 5:00 pm on Friday, February 25th. More information is available at dcecodev.com.
Hartwick College announced the Hartwick Heroes Award, which will provide a minimum of $140,000, payable over four years, toward the tuition of all incoming students accepted into its nursing program. This award reaffirms the College’s commitment to developing nurses who are ready to make an impact immediately upon entering the workforce, while easing the financial burden they often face after graduation. More information is available at hartwick.edu/nursing.
The State Labor Department released their December breakdown for unemployment in each County. Locally, Chenango & Delaware Counties had 2.8% unemployment, Otsego county had 3% unemployment, the statewide rate was at 6.2%.
The State Office of Cannabis Management reported that 10% of cities and 34% of all municipalities have opt-ed out of all cannabis sales. The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act enacted last March gave cities, towns, and villages until December 31st to pass a local law that makes a request to the state Cannabis Control Board to opt their jurisdiction out of hosting retail and/or on-site cannabis consumption licensees. In November, the OCM opened a web-based portal to help localities fulfill this requirement. Municipalities that opted out can opt in at any time.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 1-26-22
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to help address a critical shortage of truck and bus drivers by significantly expanding the availability of road tests for Commercial Driver License applicants. The initiative would allow qualified 3rd parties to offer the road tests, which would create more testing locations statewide and expand capacity at the existing state-run sites, reducing the time it takes to get qualified CDL drivers on the road. The DMV will hold a virtual public hearing TODAY through WebEx from 10:00 am. to 12:30 pm.
Governor Hochul & Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York’s indoor mask mandate is back in effect just one day after a Nassau County judge ruled that it couldn’t be enforced. New York State filed an appeal Tuesday following the ruling, and Judge Robert Miller granted the state’s request for a stay of the the previous ruling that the governor and health officials lacked authority to require masks. The State Department of Education already sent a notice to schools Tuesday saying regardless of Monday’s ruling, masks would still be required. Another hearing on the mandate is scheduled for Friday.
The Greene Police Department, State Police & The Chenango County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting in Greene Tuesday Morning at around 8:00 AM. The hooting took place at 8 1/2 Jackson Street, the victim was listed in stable condition at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, an unidentified person has been arrested, the investigation is continuing.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle operated by 19-year old Levi R. Shambaugh, of Delancey on sun Day January 16th for allegedly driving 70 Miles per hour in a 55mph zone, on State Highway 10, in the Town of Delhi. Shambaugh’s New York State driver’s license was suspended due to a failure to answer a summons. Shambaugh was charged him with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, speeding among other charges, he was released on appearance tickets for the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
Otsego County Office of Emergency Services announced that COVID test kits, one kit per person, are available today at the Schenevus Fire Department from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, and Thursday at the Cherry Valley Fire Department from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Hartwick Town Hall from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and Thursday at the Unadilla Fire Department starting at 4:30 pm until gone.
State Police arrested 29 year old Brandon Hilts of Cherry Valley for 2nd degree Assault, Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Mischief, Menacing, Reckless Endangerment and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a domestic dispute in a vehicle in the town of Edmeston, the investigation revealed that a verbal argument became physical. Hilts is accused of seriously injuring and choking the victim & that he threatened the victim with a knife and prevented the victim from leaving, from calling 911 and for trying to hit the victim with the victims vehicle. The victim was Bassett Hospital to be treated for injuries sustained during the dispute, Hilts was remanded to the Otsego County Jail pending court action in Edmeston Town Court on February 7.
The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the 2022 Tourism Promotion & Development Grant program, spokesman Evan Bowker explains:
(Evan Bowker 1-26-22)
Bowker said that the grant program is funded through the Delaware County 2% Occupancy Tax, the deadline for application to the Department of Economic Development is 5:00 pm on Friday, February 25th. More information is available at dcecodev.com.
Hartwick College announced the Hartwick Heroes Award, which will provide a minimum of $140,000, payable over four years, toward the tuition of all incoming students accepted into its nursing program. This award reaffirms the College’s commitment to developing nurses who are ready to make an impact immediately upon entering the workforce, while easing the financial burden they often face after graduation. More information is available at hartwick.edu/nursing.
The State Labor Department released their December breakdown for unemployment in each County. Locally, Chenango & Delaware Counties had 2.8% unemployment, Otsego county had 3% unemployment, the statewide rate was at 6.2%.
The State Office of Cannabis Management reported that 10% of cities and 34% of all municipalities have opt-ed out of all cannabis sales. The Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act enacted last March gave cities, towns, and villages until December 31st to pass a local law that makes a request to the state Cannabis Control Board to opt their jurisdiction out of hosting retail and/or on-site cannabis consumption licensees. In November, the OCM opened a web-based portal to help localities fulfill this requirement. Municipalities that opted out can opt in at any time.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 1-26-22
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a plan to help address a critical shortage of truck and bus drivers by significantly expanding the availability of road tests for Commercial Driver License applicants. The initiative would allow qualified 3rd parties to offer the road tests, which would create more testing locations statewide and expand capacity at the existing state-run sites, reducing the time it takes to get qualified CDL drivers on the road. The DMV will hold a virtual public hearing TODAY through WebEx from 10:00 am. to 12:30 pm.
Governor Hochul & Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York’s indoor mask mandate is back in effect just one day after a Nassau County judge ruled that it couldn’t be enforced. New York State filed an appeal Tuesday following the ruling, and Judge Robert Miller granted the state’s request for a stay of the the previous ruling that the governor and health officials lacked authority to require masks. The State Department of Education already sent a notice to schools Tuesday saying regardless of Monday’s ruling, masks would still be required. Another hearing on the mandate is scheduled for Friday.
The Greene Police Department, State Police & The Chenango County Sheriff's Office are investigating a shooting in Greene Tuesday Morning at around 8:00 AM. The hooting took place at 8 1/2 Jackson Street, the victim was listed in stable condition at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, an unidentified person has been arrested, the investigation is continuing.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies stopped a vehicle operated by 19-year old Levi R. Shambaugh, of Delancey on sun Day January 16th for allegedly driving 70 Miles per hour in a 55mph zone, on State Highway 10, in the Town of Delhi. Shambaugh’s New York State driver’s license was suspended due to a failure to answer a summons. Shambaugh was charged him with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, speeding among other charges, he was released on appearance tickets for the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
Otsego County Office of Emergency Services announced that COVID test kits, one kit per person, are available today at the Schenevus Fire Department from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, and Thursday at the Cherry Valley Fire Department from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the Hartwick Town Hall from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, and Sunday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, and Thursday at the Unadilla Fire Department starting at 4:30 pm until gone.
ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESBRANDON HILTSCHERRY VALLEYDELANCEYDelaware County Department of Economic DevelopmentEDMESTONEVAN BOWKERGOVERNOR HOCHULGreeneHARTWICK TOWN HALLLEVI SHAMBAUGHNEW YORKOTSEGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICESNYSchenevusSTATE LABOR DEPARTMENTState Office of Cannabis ManagementUNADILLA FIRE STATIONWCDO
WCDO News — Monday 1-20-20
State
Senator Jim Seward announced today that the will NOT seek re-election this
year, and will retire from the senate when his current term expires at the end
of the year. Seward released a statement
saying that he has responded well to his recent cancer treatments, but his
continuing treatments will limit his ability to maintain the rigorous schedule
needed to campaign for re-election.
Seward has serviced in the State Senate since 1986.
Commerce
Chenango has teamed up with SFCU to host a series of Roundtable Workshops, with
the 1st one scheduled for the morning of January 28th in Norwich, Commerce
Chenango CEO Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri
Green 1-20-20)
The
workshop will be held in the Commerce Chenango Community Room at 15 South Broad
Street in Norwich, starting at 7:30 AM through 9:00 AM, more information is
available at 334-1400.
Governor
Cuomo will release his state budget plan Tomorrow afternoon which has a 6
Billion dollar projected budget gap due to the state taking over the Medicaid
costs from local governments over the last 6 years, he commented during his
State of the State address 2 weeks ago:
(Cuomo
1-20-20)
State
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli stated last week that the state too often relies on
moving deficits to out-year budgets, eventually it has to be dealt with.
Bills
are being drawn up in both house of the state legislature to rescind or delay
the controversial Bail Reform bill that went into effect January 1st. Hundreds of criminal charges that used to
result in suspects being held on bail, are now having the suspects released
back into their communities, several committed crimes within hours of their
release. Governor Cuomo made no mention
of the controversy in his State of the State address on January 8th.
Former
New York Congressman Christopher Collins was sentenced Friday to 26 months in
federal prison for his role in an illegal insider trading scheme involving an
Australian business. Collins must
surrender on March 17th to the Bureau of Prisons & will be sent to a
federal prison, He resigned from Congress immediately after the plea.
The
Legacy of DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. will be celebrated today in Albany. The Free Event will be held in The Egg’s Hart
Theatre, beginning at 9:00 AM, The public is invited to attend or watch it
streamed live at empirestateplaza.ny.gov; and the program will begin promptly
at 10 a.m.
On
Friday Investigators and Deputies from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
arrested 48-year-old Mark Boice of Delancey for Endangering the Welfare of a
Child and Forcible Touching, for allegedly touching a child
inappropriately. Boice was issued an
appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.
Senator Jim Seward announced today that the will NOT seek re-election this
year, and will retire from the senate when his current term expires at the end
of the year. Seward released a statement
saying that he has responded well to his recent cancer treatments, but his
continuing treatments will limit his ability to maintain the rigorous schedule
needed to campaign for re-election.
Seward has serviced in the State Senate since 1986.
Commerce
Chenango has teamed up with SFCU to host a series of Roundtable Workshops, with
the 1st one scheduled for the morning of January 28th in Norwich, Commerce
Chenango CEO Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri
Green 1-20-20)
The
workshop will be held in the Commerce Chenango Community Room at 15 South Broad
Street in Norwich, starting at 7:30 AM through 9:00 AM, more information is
available at 334-1400.
Governor
Cuomo will release his state budget plan Tomorrow afternoon which has a 6
Billion dollar projected budget gap due to the state taking over the Medicaid
costs from local governments over the last 6 years, he commented during his
State of the State address 2 weeks ago:
(Cuomo
1-20-20)
State
Comptroller Tom DiNapoli stated last week that the state too often relies on
moving deficits to out-year budgets, eventually it has to be dealt with.
Bills
are being drawn up in both house of the state legislature to rescind or delay
the controversial Bail Reform bill that went into effect January 1st. Hundreds of criminal charges that used to
result in suspects being held on bail, are now having the suspects released
back into their communities, several committed crimes within hours of their
release. Governor Cuomo made no mention
of the controversy in his State of the State address on January 8th.
Former
New York Congressman Christopher Collins was sentenced Friday to 26 months in
federal prison for his role in an illegal insider trading scheme involving an
Australian business. Collins must
surrender on March 17th to the Bureau of Prisons & will be sent to a
federal prison, He resigned from Congress immediately after the plea.
The
Legacy of DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. will be celebrated today in Albany. The Free Event will be held in The Egg’s Hart
Theatre, beginning at 9:00 AM, The public is invited to attend or watch it
streamed live at empirestateplaza.ny.gov; and the program will begin promptly
at 10 a.m.
On
Friday Investigators and Deputies from the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
arrested 48-year-old Mark Boice of Delancey for Endangering the Welfare of a
Child and Forcible Touching, for allegedly touching a child
inappropriately. Boice was issued an
appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Hamden Court at a later date.
WCDO News — Tuesday 12-17-19
The Afton Girl Scouts & Cobra Industries are continuing
to collect donations for Military Care Packages to be sent to troops overseas
for the holidays, Scout Leader Lora VanderHeide explains:
(Lora Vander Heide 12-17-19)
The Donations are being collected at Cobra Industries, Snake
Bite Liquors, NBT in Afton or 88-BC lumber in Nineveh, more information is
available at 639-2880.
A.O. Fox Hospital announced that they will hold a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its new Food “Farmacy” program on Monday,
January 6th in Sidney, spokesperson Sarah Buttice explains:
(Sarah Buttice 12-17-19)
Fox will be partnering with a number of local businesses and
food pantries for supplies, the physical Food Farmacy will be located at A.O.
Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus, 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded December 8th to a
1 car accident in the Town of Kortright.
22 year old Zachary Keenan of Delancey was the operator of the vehicle,
he was charged with DWI, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of greater than
.08%, failure to keep right and operating a motor vehicle with no seat
belt. Keenan was taken to O'Connor
Hospital in Delhi & was treated & released, he is due to appear in Town
of Kortright Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Governor Cuomo today unveiled the 4th proposal of his 2020
State of the State agenda; closing the rape intoxication loophole. Current Law
does not adequately protect victims of sexual offenses who could not consent to
sexual activity due to voluntary intoxication.
Under current law, a person is deemed incapable of consent when he or
she is mentally incapacitated, but it states mental incapacitation occurs when
a person involuntarily ingests drugs or alcohol. The exclusion of
incapacitation due to the voluntary ingestion of drugs or alcohol limits the
ability to fully prosecute sexual assaults.
State Supreme Court Judge Richard Rich Jr. has denied a
motion ordering a recount in the Broome County District Attorney race, which
allows the Board of Elections to certify that Libertarian Michael Korchak will
be the Next Broome County District Attorney.
Korchak now officials defeats Republican candidate Paul Battisti by 55
votes.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year-old
Jonathan Ferrer of Geneva, Saturday, following a routine Traffic stop. Ferrer was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation of a motor vehicle & Speeding at 79 miles per hour in a 55 mph
zone. Ferrer was released on tickets and is to appear in Town of Colchester
Court at a later date.
Area Congressman Antonio Delgado
& Anthony Brindisi both announced that they will vote in Favor of
Impeachment of President Trump. Brindisi
released a statement saying that while he appreciates that President Trump has
signed into law bills that Brindisi authored, but he said that the President
broke the law by trying to block the testimony of key subpoenaed witnesses that
had direct knowledge of the administration’s actions.
Governor Cuomo unveiled the 2nd proposal of his 2020 State
of the State agenda: legislation banning fentanyl analogs, which is a deadly
synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, by making
them subject to the same criminal sale or possession penalties as other
controlled substances. The legislation will give the State Health Commissioner
the power to ban any new fentanyl analogs that have been added to the federal
schedule of controlled substances, The Governor will also propose a series of
actions to expand access to medication assisted treatment for opioid use
disorder in hard to reach communities.
The next Meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is
this morning. The meeting will begin at
7:30 at Bob’s Diner.
to collect donations for Military Care Packages to be sent to troops overseas
for the holidays, Scout Leader Lora VanderHeide explains:
(Lora Vander Heide 12-17-19)
The Donations are being collected at Cobra Industries, Snake
Bite Liquors, NBT in Afton or 88-BC lumber in Nineveh, more information is
available at 639-2880.
A.O. Fox Hospital announced that they will hold a
ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its new Food “Farmacy” program on Monday,
January 6th in Sidney, spokesperson Sarah Buttice explains:
(Sarah Buttice 12-17-19)
Fox will be partnering with a number of local businesses and
food pantries for supplies, the physical Food Farmacy will be located at A.O.
Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus, 43 Pearl Street West in Sidney.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded December 8th to a
1 car accident in the Town of Kortright.
22 year old Zachary Keenan of Delancey was the operator of the vehicle,
he was charged with DWI, Operating a Motor Vehicle with a BAC of greater than
.08%, failure to keep right and operating a motor vehicle with no seat
belt. Keenan was taken to O'Connor
Hospital in Delhi & was treated & released, he is due to appear in Town
of Kortright Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Governor Cuomo today unveiled the 4th proposal of his 2020
State of the State agenda; closing the rape intoxication loophole. Current Law
does not adequately protect victims of sexual offenses who could not consent to
sexual activity due to voluntary intoxication.
Under current law, a person is deemed incapable of consent when he or
she is mentally incapacitated, but it states mental incapacitation occurs when
a person involuntarily ingests drugs or alcohol. The exclusion of
incapacitation due to the voluntary ingestion of drugs or alcohol limits the
ability to fully prosecute sexual assaults.
State Supreme Court Judge Richard Rich Jr. has denied a
motion ordering a recount in the Broome County District Attorney race, which
allows the Board of Elections to certify that Libertarian Michael Korchak will
be the Next Broome County District Attorney.
Korchak now officials defeats Republican candidate Paul Battisti by 55
votes.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year-old
Jonathan Ferrer of Geneva, Saturday, following a routine Traffic stop. Ferrer was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed
Operation of a motor vehicle & Speeding at 79 miles per hour in a 55 mph
zone. Ferrer was released on tickets and is to appear in Town of Colchester
Court at a later date.
Area Congressman Antonio Delgado
& Anthony Brindisi both announced that they will vote in Favor of
Impeachment of President Trump. Brindisi
released a statement saying that while he appreciates that President Trump has
signed into law bills that Brindisi authored, but he said that the President
broke the law by trying to block the testimony of key subpoenaed witnesses that
had direct knowledge of the administration’s actions.
Governor Cuomo unveiled the 2nd proposal of his 2020 State
of the State agenda: legislation banning fentanyl analogs, which is a deadly
synthetic opioid that is 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine, by making
them subject to the same criminal sale or possession penalties as other
controlled substances. The legislation will give the State Health Commissioner
the power to ban any new fentanyl analogs that have been added to the federal
schedule of controlled substances, The Governor will also propose a series of
actions to expand access to medication assisted treatment for opioid use
disorder in hard to reach communities.
The next Meeting of the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is
this morning. The meeting will begin at
7:30 at Bob’s Diner.
WCDO News — Monday 6-10-19
The Delaware County Fair Board has voted to prohibit its
vendors from displaying Confederate flags and related merchandise at the 2019
fair, but will not forbid their sale, according to Delaware County Sheriff
Craig Dumond. The policy is the same
as last year; however, Confederate merchandise was on full display at that
fair, this year, Sheriff DuMond said the no-display policy will be
"aggressively enforced." The
fair board's decision follows the efforts of “Fair for All” to end the sale and
display of the Confederate flag at the fair which they view as a symbol of
white supremacy & hatred which should not be at a county fair.
The State Senate and Assembly voted to exempt nursing
mothers from jury duty. The legislation
would permit women to delay jury duty up to 2 years if they are breastfeeding a
baby, The bill now goes to Governor Cuomo,
who is expected to sign the measure into law.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and NYS State Police
escorted runners in the annual New York "Run for the Fallen" Saturday
State Route 20 through Otsego County.
The annual New York "Run for the Fallen" spans more than 170
miles and honors New York military service members who died as a result of
serving the War on Terror.
Greater Chenango Cares is once again coming to Norwich with
free medical, dental, vision and veterinary services provided to the community
by military medical personnel. Elizabeth
Monaco of the Chenango United Way is looking for volunteers for this event:
(Elizabeth Monaco 6-10-19)
Monaco said those interested in volunteering can call
334-8815. Monaco also said that the
first 2 Chenango Cares events provided over 2 million dollars’ worth of
services to over 5 thousand patients, while readying military personnel for any
possible deployment for their medical services This year’s event will be held
at Norwich High School from July 11th through the 20th.
Don Clayton Memorial Trailside
Concert Series returns to Sidney on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in July &
August. The series will begin with the
Sidney Community Band performing on July 10th under the pavilion at Keith Clark
Park. All concerts are free & open
to the public, more information is available at 764-9590 or at the Sidney
Community Band Facebook page.
The State DEC is asking the public to report moose
sightings, to assist a multi-year research project. Moose sightings increase in the spring with
the rising temperatures and melting snow.
In 2018, a total of 220 moose observations were reported to DEC, a
noticeable increase from the 163 reports in 2017, Most moose sightings occur
within the Adirondacks, but neighboring states Connecticut and Massachusetts
also have moose populations, resulting in observations in the southeast portion
of New York.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 43-year-old
Lisa Myers of Delancey, for Strangulation, Endangering the Welfare of a Child
& 3rd Degree Assault. Myers was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court, and
released on her own recognizance, to re-appear in that Court at a later time
for further Court action.
For more than 25 years, the Youth Apprenticeship Program has
been an integral part of The Raymond Corporation’s commitment to science,
technology, engineering and mathematics education, as well as played a large
role in building the workforce of the future. Working with high schools
throughout the Southern Tier of New York area, this program provides a
hands-on, experiential approach to learning for junior and senior high school
students. This year, Raymond celebrates
six graduates from its Youth Apprenticeship Program from Greene, Chenango
Valley and Maine-Endwell central school districts. More information is available at
btboces.org/YAP or call 763-3254.
The City of Oneonta has been awarded funds from the State
Office of Community Renewal for a Microenterprise Business Assistance Program.
Grant awards will assist new and existing businesses throughout the City. Eligible businesses must have 5 or fewer
employees and owners, and create jobs for persons meeting low-to-moderate
income limits. The funding is being offered in 2 rounds, the Round 1 deadline
is 4:00 pm on Friday, July 5th; the 2nd Round deadline is 4:00 pm on Friday,
August 16th. Application materials are available from the City’s website, or at
432-0114 or jpangman@oneonta.ny.us.
vendors from displaying Confederate flags and related merchandise at the 2019
fair, but will not forbid their sale, according to Delaware County Sheriff
Craig Dumond. The policy is the same
as last year; however, Confederate merchandise was on full display at that
fair, this year, Sheriff DuMond said the no-display policy will be
"aggressively enforced." The
fair board's decision follows the efforts of “Fair for All” to end the sale and
display of the Confederate flag at the fair which they view as a symbol of
white supremacy & hatred which should not be at a county fair.
The State Senate and Assembly voted to exempt nursing
mothers from jury duty. The legislation
would permit women to delay jury duty up to 2 years if they are breastfeeding a
baby, The bill now goes to Governor Cuomo,
who is expected to sign the measure into law.
The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and NYS State Police
escorted runners in the annual New York "Run for the Fallen" Saturday
State Route 20 through Otsego County.
The annual New York "Run for the Fallen" spans more than 170
miles and honors New York military service members who died as a result of
serving the War on Terror.
Greater Chenango Cares is once again coming to Norwich with
free medical, dental, vision and veterinary services provided to the community
by military medical personnel. Elizabeth
Monaco of the Chenango United Way is looking for volunteers for this event:
(Elizabeth Monaco 6-10-19)
Monaco said those interested in volunteering can call
334-8815. Monaco also said that the
first 2 Chenango Cares events provided over 2 million dollars’ worth of
services to over 5 thousand patients, while readying military personnel for any
possible deployment for their medical services This year’s event will be held
at Norwich High School from July 11th through the 20th.
Don Clayton Memorial Trailside
Concert Series returns to Sidney on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in July &
August. The series will begin with the
Sidney Community Band performing on July 10th under the pavilion at Keith Clark
Park. All concerts are free & open
to the public, more information is available at 764-9590 or at the Sidney
Community Band Facebook page.
The State DEC is asking the public to report moose
sightings, to assist a multi-year research project. Moose sightings increase in the spring with
the rising temperatures and melting snow.
In 2018, a total of 220 moose observations were reported to DEC, a
noticeable increase from the 163 reports in 2017, Most moose sightings occur
within the Adirondacks, but neighboring states Connecticut and Massachusetts
also have moose populations, resulting in observations in the southeast portion
of New York.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested 43-year-old
Lisa Myers of Delancey, for Strangulation, Endangering the Welfare of a Child
& 3rd Degree Assault. Myers was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court, and
released on her own recognizance, to re-appear in that Court at a later time
for further Court action.
For more than 25 years, the Youth Apprenticeship Program has
been an integral part of The Raymond Corporation’s commitment to science,
technology, engineering and mathematics education, as well as played a large
role in building the workforce of the future. Working with high schools
throughout the Southern Tier of New York area, this program provides a
hands-on, experiential approach to learning for junior and senior high school
students. This year, Raymond celebrates
six graduates from its Youth Apprenticeship Program from Greene, Chenango
Valley and Maine-Endwell central school districts. More information is available at
btboces.org/YAP or call 763-3254.
The City of Oneonta has been awarded funds from the State
Office of Community Renewal for a Microenterprise Business Assistance Program.
Grant awards will assist new and existing businesses throughout the City. Eligible businesses must have 5 or fewer
employees and owners, and create jobs for persons meeting low-to-moderate
income limits. The funding is being offered in 2 rounds, the Round 1 deadline
is 4:00 pm on Friday, July 5th; the 2nd Round deadline is 4:00 pm on Friday,
August 16th. Application materials are available from the City’s website, or at
432-0114 or jpangman@oneonta.ny.us.
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