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The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration announced an Airport Improvement Grant for the Eaton Airport in Norwich. The grant was for just over $1 Million Dollars and will be used to re-seal & resurface the runway, the grant money will fund about 95% of the project.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-12-26

The Chenango County Airport day will be held tomorrow at the Eaton Airport, Shane Butler is an organizer for the annual event:

(Shane Butler 6-12-26)

The event will run from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday, more information is available at chenangocountyny.gov.

Chenango County can move forward with a round of repairs to the Eaton Airport, Chenango County Planning Director Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 5-29-26)

Butler said that the are waiting on the paperwork from the FAA, the project could get stater in the fall or spring of 2027.

The Chenango County Historical Society was recently awarded a donation by the Stewart’s Holiday Match program totaling $1,250, to support activities designed to share local history with children and families. Chenango County Historical Society collaborates with other community organizations to develop program offerings, including the Afton Arts & Crafts Festival, Colorscape Chenango, Chenango County Open Farm Day, Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport Day and the YMCA Healthy Kids Day, among many others.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-23-26

The Cooperstown Boys Basketball Team was crowned as the New York State Class C Champions Sunday after defeating “BERNE KNOX-WESTERLOW” 52 TO 43 in the title game at the Arena in Binghamton. WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull & Coach Greg Bonzkowski broadcast the Play by Play & made the final winning call on WCDO:

(Nate Lull 3-23-26)

The Victor capped off a 27-0 undefeated season, including the buzzer beater Saturday by Jackson Crissman in the state Semi Final game. This is the 2nd state title for the Cooperstown Boys Basketball Team, the 1st was 7 years ago.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-28-25

Plans may be slowed down as Chenango County continues to plan for renovations at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport, due to several factors, according to Chenango County Planning Director Shane Butler:

(Shane Butler 1-28-26)

Butler also said that they are working to get another grant that would help rejuvenate the runaway at the airport.

The Warren Eaton Airport in Norwich will begin much needed construction next year, after receiving significant Grant money, Chenango County Planning Department Director Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 9-23-25)

Butler said that the administration building and hangar work is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2026.

Saturday will be "AIRPORT DAY 2025" from 8 AM to 3 PM at Eaton Airport in Norwich. The event is free to the public, rides are available and their will be various exhibits, The event is rain or shine.

Otsego County is accepting applications continuously for Correction Officers, at the County Correctional Facility. Interested Applicants should have Graduated from high school or possess a high school equivalency diploma, plus they should possess a New York State driver’s license they must pass a background investigation and psychological test, applications can be found at otsegocounty.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-7-24

The annual Airport Community Day will be held at the Eaton Airport in Norwich, this Saturday, Airport Administrator Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 6-7-24)

The Show will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Congressman Marc Molinaro announced over $3.5 million in federal funding will go to 9 airports for infrastructure improvements. Locally, the Greater Binghamton Edwin Link Field Airport will get about $1,000,000, the Tri-Cities Airport in Endicott: $144,000, the Eaton Airport in Norwich: $144,000, the Sidney Municipal Airport: $144,000 & the Albert Nader Regional Airport in Oneonta: $113,000

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that airports across the State will receive approximately $49 million for strategic infrastructure enhancements that will enhance safety, facilitate innovation, leverage existing resources, advance business development, and promote sustainability and resiliency. Locally, the Eaton Airport, in Norwich will receive $600,000 toward the acquisition of a new snow removal equipment vehicle and attachments & the Tri-Cities Airport, Broome County will get $1.2 million toward the replacement of the existing refueling facility and the installation of new fuel tanks as well as a new self-service credit card reader and tank monitoring system.

The Sidney Alumni Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony will begin tonight & continue Saturday, spokesman Greg Davie about the schedule:

(Greg Davie 10-10-23)

The inductees Include Steve McMullen, Don Pierce Jr, Liz Eaton Ferenzi, Josh DuMond and Ashley Mahlmeister, plus the new Special Legends Inductees & the Sidney Golf Team from 1983 to 1985.

P.M. NEWS Thursday 7-20-23

$27,348,437 in federal funding will be coming for 13 airports across New York State, through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program. Locally, The Eaton Airport in Norwich will get $2.3 Million Dollars for Reconstructing Airfield Guidance Signs & to Rehabilitate the Taxiway & Taxiway Lighting.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-19-23

The National Transportation Safety Board released information regarding the crash of a single engine Cessna Airplane on May 28th in the town of Plymouth at about 2:50 PM, the pilot, Shawn McMahon of Binghamton, was fatally injured. The plane flew 2 separate sky diving flights that day, a co-owner of the airplane reported that following the 2nd flight, McMahon determined that he had 40 gallons of fuel. During the accident flight, McMahon announced that the skydivers were away & he was descending rapidly, a follow up announcement was unintelligible. 1 eyewitness told investigators that an airplane flew near her house very low, with the engine sputtering & the pilot attempted to start the engine unsuccessfully & she heard the impact, another eyewitness heard the engine shut off earlier when the skydivers jumped, the engine restarted and the plane continued. The investigation is continuing.

The annual Airport Community Day will be held at the Eaton Airport in Norwich, this Saturday, Airport Administrator Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 6-9-23)

Some activities will be held today, the bulk of the activities will be tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The Chenango County Sheriff's Office reported that Shawn McMahon of Binghamton was the pilot & only occupant of a plane that crashed Sunday in Norwich. The National Transportation Safety Board said that the Cessna 182D plane crashed just before 3:00 PM Sunday about 1 mile west of the Eaton Airport, he had taken off from the airport and was attempting to return to the airport at the time of the crash. The investigation has been opened by the NTSB and the FAA.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-23-23

The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will draw thousands to the region this coming weekend, Co-Chairman Mike Kauffman told WCDO News about Sunday's races & a special tribute for the late Bainbridge Native Griffin Fisher, who passed away last fall:

(Mike Kauffman 5-23-23)

There will plenty of activities at General Clinton park on Sunday as well, according to Co-chair Chris Smith:

(Chris Smith 5-23-23)

The complete schedule of activities can be found at canoeregatta.org.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-7-23

State Police were called Tuesday afternoon to Castle Creek Road in the town of Chenango for a report of a car versus motorcycle fatal accident. The preliminary investigation determined that 31 year old Joseph Portorsnok of Binghamton, was turning left onto Castle Creek Road when he entered the path of a motorcycle, driven by 20 year old Kaitlynn Eaton of Castle Creek, who collided into Portorsnok. Police said that Eaton died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.

The annual Chenango County Airport Day at the Eaton Airport in Norwich is returning Saturday, after missing 2 years due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. The event starts with a Fly-In Breakfast, it will run from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The annual Chenango County Airport Day at the Eaton Airport in Norwich is returning this Saturday, after missing 2 years due to the COVID 19 Pandemic. The event starts with a Fly-In Breakfast, it will run from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-6-22

Governor Hochul reported that the Statewide 7-Day Average COVID 19 Case Rate Has Dropped 58% since the recent high levels, hospital Admissions were Down 20% & 25 Counties are now Considered "Low" on the CDC Community Spread Map. Over 128,000 were tested Saturday, with over 7800 Positive, for a positivity rate down to 5.6%, Patient Hospitalization decreased to 2,332, New deaths reported by healthcare facilities was 22.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of $20.7 million for strategic infrastructure enhancements at 24 public-use airports across New York. In the Southern Tier; $1.5 million toward installation of energy efficient lighting and replacement of the revenue control system at the Greater Binghamton Airport in Broome County. $200,000 will go for energy efficiency Jet Hangar improvements, including high-efficiency heating and LED lighting and general hangar rehabilitation activities at the Lt. Warren E. Eaton Airport in Chenango County.

State Police arrested 24 year old David Kemp of Eaton for using a fake COVID 19 Vaccination card, after his employer turned him in.  Kemp could face 7 years in prison after being charged with possession of a forged instrument & the unauthorized use of a government agency’s seal on the fake card makes it a federal crime.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-5-21

State Police have identified the deceased individual shot by a Walton Police Officer as 66 year old Paul Weeden of Walton.  On Monday Morning, an officer from the Walton Police Department was dispatched to a mental health call on Griswold Street, the officer made contact with Weeden, who pointed what was believed to be a gun at the officer, the officer retreated, Weeden followed & ignored multiple commands to drop his weapon, he again pointed the suspected gun at the officer, who fired his weapon and struck Weeden.  The officer called for EMS and rendered emergency aid, Weeden was pronounced dead at the scene.  The investigation is continuing.

US SENATOR CHUCK SCHUMER ANNOUNCED THAT NEW YORK AIRPORTS WILL RECEIVE SIGNIFICANT FUNDING IF CONGRESS PASSES THE 1 TRILLION DOLLAR INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN. THE WARREN EATON AIRPORT IN NORWICH IS IN LINE TO RECEIVE 790 THOUSAND DOLLARS,WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR AIRPORTS IN SIDNEY, BINGHAMTON AND HAMILTON. THE PLAN ALLOCATES 937 MILLION DOLLARS FOR NEW YORK AIRPORTS.

Otsego County Health Department reported their 55th death from COVID Thursday. Otsego County had 38 new positive cases, 169 active cases & 5 hospitalized. 35 of their 55 deaths have occurred since January 1st.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-26-21

U.S. Majority Leader Charles Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced over 2.4 Million dollars in federal funding for 12 airports across New York State. This funding was allocated through the Federal Aviation Administration under the Department of Transportation and will serve as a lifeline to local airports struggling to stay afloat after nearly a year of limited operations. Locally, the Albert S Nader Regional Airport in Oneonta, the Sidney Municipal Airport, the Eaton Airport in Norwich & the Tri-Cities Airport in Broome County will get $13,000 each.

A Chenango County man will serve 6 months in prison for burglarizing a US Post Office.  24 year old Jeremy Cook of Eaton admitted that on August 12th, 2019, he broke into the Eaton Post Office with the intent to steal money; he attempted to break into a safe and then fled without taking any money.  Cook was also sentenced in Federal Court to 3 years parole after serving the 6 months prison term.

The Airport Day Committee at the
Eaton Airport in Norwich announced today that, Due to the impact of COVID-19,
they have decided to cancel Airport Day for 2020, and are expecting to bring it
back again in 2021.

Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced a federal aviation
grant for Chenango County. The money will be used to improve safety and assess
the runway at Lt. Warren Eaton airport in Norwich.  More information about the grants is
available ost.dot.gov.

City Police in Norwich are investigating the vandalism of a
syringe drop box near the Eaton Center in downtown Norwich.  Police began the investigation following a
post of the broken dropbox with needles on the ground, on social media
Monday.  So far, no arrests have been
announced.

The 24th Annual Parade Of Lights will be held in Downtown Norwich this Saturday night at 6:00 PM. Toys will be collected for Toys For Tots, there will be entertainment & Free Yogurt donated by Chobani. Saturday’s parade will start at the corner of Eaton & will go along South Broad Street north to Fair Street. Santa Claus will be set up in West park at the conclusion of the parade.

The Chenango County Airport day will be held Saturday, at the Eaton Airport in Norwich. The event runs from 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM, starting with a Fly In Breakfast, more information is available on the Eaton Airport Facebook page.

Saturday will be Chenango County Airport Community Day at the Eaton Airport in Norwich. A variety of activities are planned, more information is available at 337-1640.