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WCDO News — Tuesday 10-3-23
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-3-23
State Police announced the arrest of 46 year old Craig Ross Jr., of Ballston Spa, for 1st degree kidnapping. Ross was arraigned & was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail. Additional charges are anticipated. Ross is accused of kidnapping 9 year old Charlotte Sena Saturday evening as she was riding her bicycle at Moreau Lake State Park State Police located Charlotte last night, she was safe, in good health & was reunited with her family.
SFCU announce that their Merger is complete with the former "Edge Federal Credit Union" in Liverpool as of yesterday, SFCU Senior Vice President Andrew Smith explains;
(Andrew Smith 10-3-23)
Smith said that the plans are also moving forward with the upcoming branch in Cicero, giving SFCU a substantial foothold in the Syracuse area market.
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office announced that The driver who was killed in a 1-vehicle crash on Route 8 in Bridgewater has been identified as 36-year-old Edward Cuevas, of Oneonta. Cuevas was driving on State Route 8 at about 8:15 on September 25 when the crash occurred, the cause remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Oneida County Sheriff's Office at 315-765-2737.
The Matthews Auto Group announced their 5th Annual Matthews Walk-A-Thon to benefit 10 children's charities in Binghamton, Syracuse, Norwich, & other locations this Saturday, October 7th from 7:30AM to 6:30PM, Spokesperson Kathy Breno told WCDO about the Norwich Walk-A-Thon:
(Kathy Breno 10-3-23)
The Norwich & Vestal Walk-a-thon will be the only in-person events, the rest will be virtual, the Chenango County Child Advocacy Center in Norwich is one of the charities that will benefit from this effort. Walkers can register in advance at MatthewsWalkathon.Com or at Weiler Park on the day of the event. Matthews will distribute up to $150,000 to the charities based on the miles walked and the percentage of votes each charity receives during registration.
The Broome County District Attorney's office announced that DeJoghn Llamas pleaded guilty to Attempted Assault and was sentenced to 7 years in state prison and 5 years of post-release supervision. Llamas admitted that he slashed a 61-year-old woman in the face with a knife during an argument at a Binghamton residence in October of 2022.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-3-23
9 year old Charlotte Sena, who went missing Saturday evening while on a bike ride at a park, has been found. State Police reported Monday night that the girl was located and in good health and that a suspect is in custody. State Police said they identified an individual as being in the area of the Moreau Lake State Park around the time Charlotte went missing Saturday & the investigation is continuing.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 1 car motor vehicle accident with injuries on September 26th, where the vehicle was found to have rolled over and the operator was found to be suspected of operating the vehicle in an intoxicated state. 19 year old Samantha Hanneman of New Jersey was charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration over .08, Failure to Keep Right, Move from Lane Unsafely, No Seatbelt, and Speed not Reasonable and Prudent. Hanneman was released to a family member on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Middletown court at a later date to answer the charges.
The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be held today at General Clinton Park Office, the meeting will start at 6:30 PM.
The Sidney Town Board will hold its Budget Workshop at 6:30 pm this evening. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Town Building, located at 44 Grand Street.
On Sunday Morning, September 24th, 2023, Sheriff’s Deputies observed a speeding vehicle traveling on Meredith Street in the Village of Delhi. Deputies identified the driver as 21 year-old Blaise Atanga of White Plains, his driver’s license was revoked in the State of New York. Deputies arrested Atanga for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, along with other charges, he was released on the traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date to answer the charges.
State Police announced the arrest of 46 year old Craig Ross Jr., of Ballston Spa, for 1st degree kidnapping. Ross was arraigned & was remanded to the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail. Additional charges are anticipated. Ross is accused of kidnapping 9 year old Charlotte Sena Saturday evening as she was riding her bicycle at Moreau Lake State Park State Police located Charlotte last night, she was safe, in good health & was reunited with her family.
SFCU announce that their Merger is complete with the former "Edge Federal Credit Union" in Liverpool as of yesterday, SFCU Senior Vice President Andrew Smith explains;
(Andrew Smith 10-3-23)
Smith said that the plans are also moving forward with the upcoming branch in Cicero, giving SFCU a substantial foothold in the Syracuse area market.
The Oneida County Sheriff's Office announced that The driver who was killed in a 1-vehicle crash on Route 8 in Bridgewater has been identified as 36-year-old Edward Cuevas, of Oneonta. Cuevas was driving on State Route 8 at about 8:15 on September 25 when the crash occurred, the cause remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Oneida County Sheriff's Office at 315-765-2737.
The Matthews Auto Group announced their 5th Annual Matthews Walk-A-Thon to benefit 10 children's charities in Binghamton, Syracuse, Norwich, & other locations this Saturday, October 7th from 7:30AM to 6:30PM, Spokesperson Kathy Breno told WCDO about the Norwich Walk-A-Thon:
(Kathy Breno 10-3-23)
The Norwich & Vestal Walk-a-thon will be the only in-person events, the rest will be virtual, the Chenango County Child Advocacy Center in Norwich is one of the charities that will benefit from this effort. Walkers can register in advance at MatthewsWalkathon.Com or at Weiler Park on the day of the event. Matthews will distribute up to $150,000 to the charities based on the miles walked and the percentage of votes each charity receives during registration.
The Broome County District Attorney's office announced that DeJoghn Llamas pleaded guilty to Attempted Assault and was sentenced to 7 years in state prison and 5 years of post-release supervision. Llamas admitted that he slashed a 61-year-old woman in the face with a knife during an argument at a Binghamton residence in October of 2022.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-3-23
9 year old Charlotte Sena, who went missing Saturday evening while on a bike ride at a park, has been found. State Police reported Monday night that the girl was located and in good health and that a suspect is in custody. State Police said they identified an individual as being in the area of the Moreau Lake State Park around the time Charlotte went missing Saturday & the investigation is continuing.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 1 car motor vehicle accident with injuries on September 26th, where the vehicle was found to have rolled over and the operator was found to be suspected of operating the vehicle in an intoxicated state. 19 year old Samantha Hanneman of New Jersey was charged with driving while intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration over .08, Failure to Keep Right, Move from Lane Unsafely, No Seatbelt, and Speed not Reasonable and Prudent. Hanneman was released to a family member on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Middletown court at a later date to answer the charges.
The Next General Clinton Canoe Regatta Meeting will be held today at General Clinton Park Office, the meeting will start at 6:30 PM.
The Sidney Town Board will hold its Budget Workshop at 6:30 pm this evening. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Town Building, located at 44 Grand Street.
On Sunday Morning, September 24th, 2023, Sheriff’s Deputies observed a speeding vehicle traveling on Meredith Street in the Village of Delhi. Deputies identified the driver as 21 year-old Blaise Atanga of White Plains, his driver’s license was revoked in the State of New York. Deputies arrested Atanga for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, along with other charges, he was released on the traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 4-19-23
P.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-19-23
Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 48 year old John Jormack of Franklin has been indicted for 3 counts of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with a child less than 11 years old and a child less than 13 years old in the Town of Franklin. Jormack is being held in the Delaware County Jail on $50,000 bail.
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that Justice Jeremy Persons of the Guilford Town Court. The Commission's decision stated that Person's offensive sexual comments in court, the gratuitous displays of a firearm, his failure to account for court funds, the disregard of his own traffic tickets, and his failure to cooperate with investigating entities, demonstrated his unfitness for judicial office.”
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 53 year old Matthew Knutsen of Otego following an accident investigation on April 13, 2023 in the Otego. Knutsen was charged with Aggravated DWI- Blood Alcohol Content .18 or higher, Consumption of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle, Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent Moved from Lane Unsafely, & Failure to Keep Right Knutsen was issued an appearance tickets for the Otego Town Court on a later date.
During Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced 8 new large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects have been completed, which should support the creation of nearly 1,800 jobs and spurred nearly $800 million in private investment, while contributing nearly $70 million to their host communities for of school, town, and county payments. The recently completed projects include Puckett Solar of Greene in Chenango County, which is a 20 MegaWatt solar facility developed and constructed by CS Energy and is owned by MN8 Energy.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Edward Blatchford on an outstanding warrant. Blatchford is described as a white male, 5’ 6”; 145 pounds, with Blue Eyes & Brown Hair, he is wanted on a Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and multiple other warrants. Anyone with information on the location of Edward Blatchford is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office by using the Broome County Sheriff’s Office page at gobroomecounty.com or by calling the tip line at (607) 778-1196.
The Lineup of performers coming to the 39th Annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally was announced today. On Friday, August 4th – John Waite and Tommy Decarlo of Boston will perform at 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th Country music act Scotty McCreery at 5:00 PM, and Sunday, August 6th Gavin DeGraw will play his hits at 5:00 PM. Organizers also stated that there will also be a meet & greet with professional wrestler Kurt Angle from 3 to 6 pm. on Friday, and a Little Mermaid concert at 1 pm. on Saturday.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-19-23
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held May 26th though the 28th this year. Co-Chairman Mike Kauffman told WCDO News that they will stick with the 3 day event and leave Monday Memorial Day as an off day again this year:
(Mike Kauffman 4-19-23)
Kauffman also said that they are looking for people to volunteer at various places around the event, those interested should go to the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Face Book Page, canoeregatta.org or call the Bainbridge Chamber at 967-8700.
Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 38 year old Chad Ostrander of Grand Gorge was arraigned on a 5 count indictment for Attempted Assault of a Police Officer for trying to run down a police officer in Walton, Reckless endangerment for driving at more than 130 miles an hour during a police chase from Walton to Colchester, Criminal Mischief for kicking a door & engaging in a physical domestic dispute in front of a child. Ostrander pleaded not guilty to all 5 counts, & he was remanded back to the Delaware County Jail pending future court action.
Judge Rowan Wilson will be the new chief judge of the state's highest court, The Court of Appeals. Wilson's nomination was confirmed by the State Senate Tuesday.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Victoria Spataro of Oneonta following a traffic stop in the City of Oneonta. Spataro was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Driving While Intoxicated & Inadequate Lights, Spataro was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Oneonta City Court at a later date.
Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 48 year old John Jormack of Franklin has been indicted for 3 counts of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with a child less than 11 years old and a child less than 13 years old in the Town of Franklin. Jormack is being held in the Delaware County Jail on $50,000 bail.
The State Commission on Judicial Conduct has determined that Justice Jeremy Persons of the Guilford Town Court. The Commission's decision stated that Person's offensive sexual comments in court, the gratuitous displays of a firearm, his failure to account for court funds, the disregard of his own traffic tickets, and his failure to cooperate with investigating entities, demonstrated his unfitness for judicial office.”
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 53 year old Matthew Knutsen of Otego following an accident investigation on April 13, 2023 in the Otego. Knutsen was charged with Aggravated DWI- Blood Alcohol Content .18 or higher, Consumption of Alcohol in Motor Vehicle, Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent Moved from Lane Unsafely, & Failure to Keep Right Knutsen was issued an appearance tickets for the Otego Town Court on a later date.
During Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul announced 8 new large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects have been completed, which should support the creation of nearly 1,800 jobs and spurred nearly $800 million in private investment, while contributing nearly $70 million to their host communities for of school, town, and county payments. The recently completed projects include Puckett Solar of Greene in Chenango County, which is a 20 MegaWatt solar facility developed and constructed by CS Energy and is owned by MN8 Energy.
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for Edward Blatchford on an outstanding warrant. Blatchford is described as a white male, 5’ 6”; 145 pounds, with Blue Eyes & Brown Hair, he is wanted on a Warrant for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and multiple other warrants. Anyone with information on the location of Edward Blatchford is asked to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office by using the Broome County Sheriff’s Office page at gobroomecounty.com or by calling the tip line at (607) 778-1196.
The Lineup of performers coming to the 39th Annual Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally was announced today. On Friday, August 4th – John Waite and Tommy Decarlo of Boston will perform at 6:00 PM, Saturday, August 5th Country music act Scotty McCreery at 5:00 PM, and Sunday, August 6th Gavin DeGraw will play his hits at 5:00 PM. Organizers also stated that there will also be a meet & greet with professional wrestler Kurt Angle from 3 to 6 pm. on Friday, and a Little Mermaid concert at 1 pm. on Saturday.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-19-23
The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will be held May 26th though the 28th this year. Co-Chairman Mike Kauffman told WCDO News that they will stick with the 3 day event and leave Monday Memorial Day as an off day again this year:
(Mike Kauffman 4-19-23)
Kauffman also said that they are looking for people to volunteer at various places around the event, those interested should go to the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Face Book Page, canoeregatta.org or call the Bainbridge Chamber at 967-8700.
Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 38 year old Chad Ostrander of Grand Gorge was arraigned on a 5 count indictment for Attempted Assault of a Police Officer for trying to run down a police officer in Walton, Reckless endangerment for driving at more than 130 miles an hour during a police chase from Walton to Colchester, Criminal Mischief for kicking a door & engaging in a physical domestic dispute in front of a child. Ostrander pleaded not guilty to all 5 counts, & he was remanded back to the Delaware County Jail pending future court action.
Judge Rowan Wilson will be the new chief judge of the state's highest court, The Court of Appeals. Wilson's nomination was confirmed by the State Senate Tuesday.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Victoria Spataro of Oneonta following a traffic stop in the City of Oneonta. Spataro was charged with Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Driving While Intoxicated & Inadequate Lights, Spataro was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Oneonta City Court at a later date.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 8-13-19
State Police are investigating a 1 vehicle crash on State
Route 7 near Harpursville, where the car struck a tree. A passenger was killed and the name of the
driver or the driver's status has not yet been released.
Delaware County Sheriff’s department announced that
indictments were handed down by a Grand jury against 2 area women on drug
charges. 43-year-old Crystal Smith of
Endicott and 31-year-old Anna Kellam of Hancock were charged with criminal sale
of a controlled substance independently of each other, in Hancock. Kellam was already being held in the Delaware
County Jail on an unrelated charge, she is accused of selling prescription
drugs illegally in Hancock on 3 occasions. Endicott Police arrested Smith last
week on a warrant for allegedly selling Suboxone in Hancock on two
occasions. Kellam is being held on
$15,000 bail, Smith was being held in the Delaware County Jail without bail.
The Chenango County Planning
board 239 subcommittee approved a measure on the town of Guilford’s Renewable
energy law this morning, Town of Guilford Supervisor & County Planning
Board member George Senek comments:
(George Senek 8-13-19)
Senek said that the next
Guilford town board meeting will begin at 7:00 PM Wednesday at the town hall,
where the board will review the SEQR environmental Application; they may act on
it, and possibly act on the Renewable Energy Law. The Energy law proposal follows a proposal by
Calpine to erect up to 30 wind turbines in the town of Guilford. A Group known as the Concerned Citizens of
Guilford opposes the plan and is questioning the legality of the process the
town is using with its renewable energy law.
The State Department of Agriculture & Markets announced
the presence of Listeria in raw milk collected from the Muddy River Dairy of
Otego. Anyone who purchased raw milk
from Muddy River Dairy should dispose of it & contact the farm, more
information is available at agriculture.ny.gov.
The City of Oneonta announced that their contractor will
begin a water main tie in at East End Ave starting at 7:00 AM Wednesday. Affected streets include Main Street from
Forest Ave to the east end of the line, East End Ave from Main Street to
Chester Street, & Reynolds Street from Main to Chester. The outages are expected to last a few
hours. The intersection of Main Street and East End Ave will be closed to traffic;
1 lane will be maintained on Main Street itself. For more information please
see the provided map. More information
is available at 432-6465.
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 Delaware County fair had a busy 1st day Monday,
activities are continuing today, according to Fair Spokesman Jason Craig:
(Jason Craig Tuesday)
The Delaware County Fair will run through Saturday night
concluding with a Fireworks Display, at the fairgrounds in Walton.
The U.S. Army band will be performing in Oneonta August
17th, spokesman Gene Schmidt told WCDO News that the concert is free, and
tickets are no longer required:
(Gene Schmidt 8-5-19)
More information about the event
is available at 610-4030.
State Police announced that the pedestrian struck by a car
on Friday evening near the Unadilla Valley Sports Center has died. 20 year old Jonathan Mayzak of South Carolina
succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in
Utica. An autopsy will be performed at
the Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office in the near future. The investigation is continuing with the
State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and The Chenango County District
Attorney's Office will be consulted at the conclusion of the investigation as
to whether additional charges are warranted against the driver, 31 year old
Edward Burnett of Utica.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation which prohibits employment
discrimination based on religious attire, clothing or facial hair. The new law
amends the State Human Rights Law to make clear that employers cannot refuse to
hire, attain, promote, or take other discriminatory action against an
individual for wearing attire or facial hair in accordance with tenets of their
religion. The legislation also requires
employers to reasonably accommodate an employee's religious practices.
The American Red Cross is holding 2 Blood drives in Sidney
& Oneonta today, to address the current blood shortage. The Sidney blood drive will be from 2:00 to
6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street the Oneonta Blood drive is
from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut Street. Appointments can be made through Amazon’s
Alexa, by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or
calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
Route 7 near Harpursville, where the car struck a tree. A passenger was killed and the name of the
driver or the driver's status has not yet been released.
Delaware County Sheriff’s department announced that
indictments were handed down by a Grand jury against 2 area women on drug
charges. 43-year-old Crystal Smith of
Endicott and 31-year-old Anna Kellam of Hancock were charged with criminal sale
of a controlled substance independently of each other, in Hancock. Kellam was already being held in the Delaware
County Jail on an unrelated charge, she is accused of selling prescription
drugs illegally in Hancock on 3 occasions. Endicott Police arrested Smith last
week on a warrant for allegedly selling Suboxone in Hancock on two
occasions. Kellam is being held on
$15,000 bail, Smith was being held in the Delaware County Jail without bail.
The Chenango County Planning
board 239 subcommittee approved a measure on the town of Guilford’s Renewable
energy law this morning, Town of Guilford Supervisor & County Planning
Board member George Senek comments:
(George Senek 8-13-19)
Senek said that the next
Guilford town board meeting will begin at 7:00 PM Wednesday at the town hall,
where the board will review the SEQR environmental Application; they may act on
it, and possibly act on the Renewable Energy Law. The Energy law proposal follows a proposal by
Calpine to erect up to 30 wind turbines in the town of Guilford. A Group known as the Concerned Citizens of
Guilford opposes the plan and is questioning the legality of the process the
town is using with its renewable energy law.
The State Department of Agriculture & Markets announced
the presence of Listeria in raw milk collected from the Muddy River Dairy of
Otego. Anyone who purchased raw milk
from Muddy River Dairy should dispose of it & contact the farm, more
information is available at agriculture.ny.gov.
The City of Oneonta announced that their contractor will
begin a water main tie in at East End Ave starting at 7:00 AM Wednesday. Affected streets include Main Street from
Forest Ave to the east end of the line, East End Ave from Main Street to
Chester Street, & Reynolds Street from Main to Chester. The outages are expected to last a few
hours. The intersection of Main Street and East End Ave will be closed to traffic;
1 lane will be maintained on Main Street itself. For more information please
see the provided map. More information
is available at 432-6465.
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 Delaware County fair had a busy 1st day Monday,
activities are continuing today, according to Fair Spokesman Jason Craig:
(Jason Craig Tuesday)
The Delaware County Fair will run through Saturday night
concluding with a Fireworks Display, at the fairgrounds in Walton.
The U.S. Army band will be performing in Oneonta August
17th, spokesman Gene Schmidt told WCDO News that the concert is free, and
tickets are no longer required:
(Gene Schmidt 8-5-19)
More information about the event
is available at 610-4030.
State Police announced that the pedestrian struck by a car
on Friday evening near the Unadilla Valley Sports Center has died. 20 year old Jonathan Mayzak of South Carolina
succumbed to his injuries on Sunday afternoon at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in
Utica. An autopsy will be performed at
the Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office in the near future. The investigation is continuing with the
State Police Collision Reconstruction Unit and The Chenango County District
Attorney's Office will be consulted at the conclusion of the investigation as
to whether additional charges are warranted against the driver, 31 year old
Edward Burnett of Utica.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation which prohibits employment
discrimination based on religious attire, clothing or facial hair. The new law
amends the State Human Rights Law to make clear that employers cannot refuse to
hire, attain, promote, or take other discriminatory action against an
individual for wearing attire or facial hair in accordance with tenets of their
religion. The legislation also requires
employers to reasonably accommodate an employee's religious practices.
The American Red Cross is holding 2 Blood drives in Sidney
& Oneonta today, to address the current blood shortage. The Sidney blood drive will be from 2:00 to
6:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge, 104 River Street the Oneonta Blood drive is
from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Oneonta Elks Club, 84 Chestnut Street. Appointments can be made through Amazon’s
Alexa, by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org, or
calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-16-19
The Grand Oneonta Opry Show will
be held this Saturday night at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta,
to raise money for Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care. John Thompson of the Driftwoods told WCDO
News that his band will back up several area musical acts at Saturday's show:
(John Thompson 4-16-19)
Alicia Fish of Catskill Area
Hospice & Palliative Care told WCDO News about some of their programs that
will be supported by this fundraising concert:
(Alicia Fish 4-16-19)
More information about the show
is available by calling 431-2080; tickets can be purchased at the Foothills Box
Office or online at eventbrite.com.
The Tioga County District
Attorney’s Office has indicted 37 year old Lawrence Faucett of Ulster
Pennsylvania, for failing to move over & crashing into a New York State DOT
vehicle, which led to the death of DOT employee Dennis Howe. Faucett pleaded not guilty to criminally negligent
homicide for the March 13th crash.
CDO Workforce announced that
they will host a Job Fair at the Southside Mall in Oneonta on Wednesday May
22nd, from 1:00 to 3:30. Local employers
who would like to participate need to register by May 10th, by email to debra.bender@labor.ny.gov.
The U.S. Census Bureau is now
actively recruiting people to work on the 2020 Census. The Bureau is looking to recruit thousands of
employees to work in the communities where they live, for part-time or
full-time positions. No experience or
educational requirement is necessary.
The website to apply is: 2020census.gov/jobs
State Police responded to a
tractor-trailer rollover accident on I-88 westbound in the town of Colesville,
at about 9:15 this morning. Troopers
reported that the operator changed lanes and lost control of the vehicle; it
eventually went into the median, overturned & went off the north
shoulder. The unidentified driver was
ticketed for moving from a lane unsafely.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-Year-Old Kyle
Alverson of Delhi for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol
Content of .18% or more, DWI, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Motor
Vehicle Accident, Moving from Lane Unsafely, Inadequate Stop Lamps, and Failure
to Notify DMV of an Address Change. The arrest was a result of an investigation
of property damage automobile accident on County Highway 14. Alverson was arraigned in the Town of Delhi
Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 Cash Bail.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 Cortland
residents for burglaries committed in Chenango County. Michael and Matthew Maricle are accused of
committing multiple burglaries in the Towns of Pharsalia and Plymouth; they are
accused of forcing their way into homes and stealing various items, including firearms. Detectives recovered DNA at the scene; the
Maricle brothers were arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and are scheduled
to return to court at a later date, more arrests are expected.
Governor Cuomo today announced that Taste NY sales increased
to a record $17.8 million in 2018. Since its creation in 2013, the Taste NY
initiative has seen steady growth from $1.5 million in in sales in 2014 to
$17.8 million last year.
State Police arrested 59 year old Edward Skillen of Milford
for felony Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after a trooper observed
Skillen speeding in a school zone in the Milford School zone and initiated a
traffic stop. Skillen was processed and
released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Milford Court later
today.
State Police arrested Mallory Bufalini of Sherburne for DWI
after Troopers checked on a disabled vehicle on State Highway 12 in the town of
Sherburne. After an investigation,
Police accused Bufalini of driving her vehicle while impaired; she was released
on appearance tickets to the town of Sherburne Court on April 25th.
be held this Saturday night at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta,
to raise money for Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care. John Thompson of the Driftwoods told WCDO
News that his band will back up several area musical acts at Saturday's show:
(John Thompson 4-16-19)
Alicia Fish of Catskill Area
Hospice & Palliative Care told WCDO News about some of their programs that
will be supported by this fundraising concert:
(Alicia Fish 4-16-19)
More information about the show
is available by calling 431-2080; tickets can be purchased at the Foothills Box
Office or online at eventbrite.com.
The Tioga County District
Attorney’s Office has indicted 37 year old Lawrence Faucett of Ulster
Pennsylvania, for failing to move over & crashing into a New York State DOT
vehicle, which led to the death of DOT employee Dennis Howe. Faucett pleaded not guilty to criminally negligent
homicide for the March 13th crash.
CDO Workforce announced that
they will host a Job Fair at the Southside Mall in Oneonta on Wednesday May
22nd, from 1:00 to 3:30. Local employers
who would like to participate need to register by May 10th, by email to debra.bender@labor.ny.gov.
The U.S. Census Bureau is now
actively recruiting people to work on the 2020 Census. The Bureau is looking to recruit thousands of
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State Police responded to a
tractor-trailer rollover accident on I-88 westbound in the town of Colesville,
at about 9:15 this morning. Troopers
reported that the operator changed lanes and lost control of the vehicle; it
eventually went into the median, overturned & went off the north
shoulder. The unidentified driver was
ticketed for moving from a lane unsafely.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-Year-Old Kyle
Alverson of Delhi for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a Blood Alcohol
Content of .18% or more, DWI, Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Motor
Vehicle Accident, Moving from Lane Unsafely, Inadequate Stop Lamps, and Failure
to Notify DMV of an Address Change. The arrest was a result of an investigation
of property damage automobile accident on County Highway 14. Alverson was arraigned in the Town of Delhi
Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 Cash Bail.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 Cortland
residents for burglaries committed in Chenango County. Michael and Matthew Maricle are accused of
committing multiple burglaries in the Towns of Pharsalia and Plymouth; they are
accused of forcing their way into homes and stealing various items, including firearms. Detectives recovered DNA at the scene; the
Maricle brothers were arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court and are scheduled
to return to court at a later date, more arrests are expected.
Governor Cuomo today announced that Taste NY sales increased
to a record $17.8 million in 2018. Since its creation in 2013, the Taste NY
initiative has seen steady growth from $1.5 million in in sales in 2014 to
$17.8 million last year.
State Police arrested 59 year old Edward Skillen of Milford
for felony Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, after a trooper observed
Skillen speeding in a school zone in the Milford School zone and initiated a
traffic stop. Skillen was processed and
released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Milford Court later
today.
State Police arrested Mallory Bufalini of Sherburne for DWI
after Troopers checked on a disabled vehicle on State Highway 12 in the town of
Sherburne. After an investigation,
Police accused Bufalini of driving her vehicle while impaired; she was released
on appearance tickets to the town of Sherburne Court on April 25th.
WCDO News — Wednesday 10-25-17
State Police executed a search warrant at 5435 and 5186 Elk Creek Road in the Town of Meredith, following an investigation into the illegal growing of marijuana. Police seized approximately 500 harvested Marijuana Plants, about 100 pounds of processed marijuana, plus 34 grams of hashish, a digital scale, $1166 in cash, 7 long guns, 2 Security surveillance systems. Police arrested 59-year-old Richard Lane of Walton, 48 year old Edward Lane of Meredith, & 61 year old Clayton Rockefeller of Meredith, for Criminal Possession of Marijuana, all 3 were arraigned in the Town of Davenport Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2500 cash bail or $5000 bond.
The African Children’s Choir will be performing at the Binghamton First Assembly Church Friday Night at 7:00 PM, as part of a national tour, that has performed all over American & Canada since April. Tour Leader Keira Carnie explains:
(Keira Carnie 10-25-17)
The African Children’s choir has been performing for over 30 years, and has performed for Queen Elizabeth at her Golden Jubilee, and has performed with Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Mariah Carey & Keith Urban. Friday Nights show is free; the church is located at 225 Washington Street in Binghamton.
Sidney village officials were notified that a squirrel in NYSEG Substation was responsible for yesterday's power outage, which affected 350 Sidney Customers & 60 Bainbridge customers. The power outage disrupted several area businesses along Delaware Avenue, generators were used to power up traffic signals at State Route 8 & Delaware Avenue, Sidney Police also directed traffic at other affected locations. NYSEG Reported that power was restored at about 7:30 PM Tuesday.
The Pouring of the Concrete has started, as part of the Sidney Main Street Revitalization Project. The concrete is being poured in a way to allow Main Street Businesses to remain open for their customers, the 1 side of Main Street that is being worked on currently is expected to be concluded in the next 2 weeks, the work for the other side of Main Street will begin early next year.
The State office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services announced the opening of the new Voices Recovery and Community Outreach Center at 340 Prospect Street in Binghamton. The center will provide free support and services for people who are in recovery from a substance use disorder and for their families.
Hartwick College officials have announced The Hartwick College Founders’ Award, a guaranteed tuition grant of $10,000 per year, which will be awarded to each newly enrolled 1st year and transfer student who is a resident of New York State. Grants will be awarded to new students beginning in the fall of 2018. Students who enroll in the College’s innovative 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program are also eligible for this award. No special grant application is required; students only need to apply for admission to Hartwick and file the FAFSA form.
The State DEC announced that remaining Deer Management Permits in several Wildlife Management Units would be available to hunters beginning November 1st. The DEC will re-open the permit application process on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters may apply for up to two additional permits at any DEC license sales outlet beginning Nov.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation to extend property tax exemptions to eligible United States veterans to include school taxes. Currently, state property tax laws provide partial property tax exemptions to qualified veterans of the United States Military; however, this exemption does not apply to school taxes. In 2013 and 2016 the alternative veteran's property tax exemption and Cold War property tax exemption were amended to give school districts the options of allowing the exemption, now, all 3 veteran's property tax exemptions would be applied to school taxes.
The State Department of Labor released preliminary unemployment rates for September. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.8% to 4.9% in September, Locally, Chenango County had 4.7% unemployment, Delaware County had 5% & Otsego County had 4.4%.
The Next Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will be tonight at the Sidney High School cafeteria at 6:00 PM. Sarah Buttice of Fox Hospital will discuss smoking cessation programs & initiatives like “Stop Targeting Our Teens”.
CDO Workforce and BEAM are offering a free interviewing workshop today at 10:00 AM at the CDO Workforce Center, at the 2nd Floor of the Sidney Civic Center. Reservations are requested at 832-5776, but walk-ins are welcome. The Interviewing Workshop is in time to prepare for the Southside Mall Job Fair later today from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
State Police arrested 67-year-old Thomas Smith of Oneonta for Criminal Contempt, after troopers were contacted by a person with an order of protection against Smith. Smith is accused of calling or arriving at that person’s home in Otego several times; he was issued a ticket to appear in the Town of Otego Court on November 9th.
The African Children’s Choir will be performing at the Binghamton First Assembly Church Friday Night at 7:00 PM, as part of a national tour, that has performed all over American & Canada since April. Tour Leader Keira Carnie explains:
(Keira Carnie 10-25-17)
The African Children’s choir has been performing for over 30 years, and has performed for Queen Elizabeth at her Golden Jubilee, and has performed with Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Mariah Carey & Keith Urban. Friday Nights show is free; the church is located at 225 Washington Street in Binghamton.
Sidney village officials were notified that a squirrel in NYSEG Substation was responsible for yesterday's power outage, which affected 350 Sidney Customers & 60 Bainbridge customers. The power outage disrupted several area businesses along Delaware Avenue, generators were used to power up traffic signals at State Route 8 & Delaware Avenue, Sidney Police also directed traffic at other affected locations. NYSEG Reported that power was restored at about 7:30 PM Tuesday.
The Pouring of the Concrete has started, as part of the Sidney Main Street Revitalization Project. The concrete is being poured in a way to allow Main Street Businesses to remain open for their customers, the 1 side of Main Street that is being worked on currently is expected to be concluded in the next 2 weeks, the work for the other side of Main Street will begin early next year.
The State office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services announced the opening of the new Voices Recovery and Community Outreach Center at 340 Prospect Street in Binghamton. The center will provide free support and services for people who are in recovery from a substance use disorder and for their families.
Hartwick College officials have announced The Hartwick College Founders’ Award, a guaranteed tuition grant of $10,000 per year, which will be awarded to each newly enrolled 1st year and transfer student who is a resident of New York State. Grants will be awarded to new students beginning in the fall of 2018. Students who enroll in the College’s innovative 3-Year Bachelor’s Degree Program are also eligible for this award. No special grant application is required; students only need to apply for admission to Hartwick and file the FAFSA form.
The State DEC announced that remaining Deer Management Permits in several Wildlife Management Units would be available to hunters beginning November 1st. The DEC will re-open the permit application process on a first-come, first-served basis. Hunters may apply for up to two additional permits at any DEC license sales outlet beginning Nov.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation to extend property tax exemptions to eligible United States veterans to include school taxes. Currently, state property tax laws provide partial property tax exemptions to qualified veterans of the United States Military; however, this exemption does not apply to school taxes. In 2013 and 2016 the alternative veteran's property tax exemption and Cold War property tax exemption were amended to give school districts the options of allowing the exemption, now, all 3 veteran's property tax exemptions would be applied to school taxes.
The State Department of Labor released preliminary unemployment rates for September. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased from 4.8% to 4.9% in September, Locally, Chenango County had 4.7% unemployment, Delaware County had 5% & Otsego County had 4.4%.
The Next Tri Town Coalition on Substance Abuse Prevention will be tonight at the Sidney High School cafeteria at 6:00 PM. Sarah Buttice of Fox Hospital will discuss smoking cessation programs & initiatives like “Stop Targeting Our Teens”.
CDO Workforce and BEAM are offering a free interviewing workshop today at 10:00 AM at the CDO Workforce Center, at the 2nd Floor of the Sidney Civic Center. Reservations are requested at 832-5776, but walk-ins are welcome. The Interviewing Workshop is in time to prepare for the Southside Mall Job Fair later today from 2:00 to 5:00 PM.
State Police arrested 67-year-old Thomas Smith of Oneonta for Criminal Contempt, after troopers were contacted by a person with an order of protection against Smith. Smith is accused of calling or arriving at that person’s home in Otego several times; he was issued a ticket to appear in the Town of Otego Court on November 9th.
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WCDO News — Friday 9-1-17
Governor Cuomo announced that a 30-member State Incident Management Team is heading to Texas today to support the response and recovery efforts in the wake of the devastation from Hurricane Harvey. The 30-member, multi-agency Team has been requested by the State of Texas Division of Emergency Management and the Texas A&M Forest Service to assist state and local officials with operational coordination, obtaining information, mapping, and logistical support for ongoing response operations.
State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force this Labor Day weekend as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" DWI campaign. Labor Day weekend traditionally results in heavy traffic volumes; State Police will maximize their DWI enforcement efforts, with sobriety checkpoints & unmarked patrol vehicles on state highways. Police will also be watching for distracted drivers, occupants who are not properly restrained and drivers that are violating the Move Over Law.
State Police arrested 37 year old Jillian Eckberg of Oneonta for Criminal Contempt & Stalking, after troopers were advised that Eckberg allegedly violated a court order of protection, by sending the protected person a series of text messages and voicemails that put him in fear. Eckberg was arraigned in town of Hartwick court and was remanded to the Otsego county jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, pending action in town of Milford court.
Former Binghamton Mayor Juanita Crabb and former Binghamton Triplet Jerry Coleman will be inducted into Binghamton’s Baseball Shrine in a ceremony at NYSEG Stadium before the Binghamton Rumble Ponies game tonight at 7:05 PM. Crabb was instrumental in bringing professional baseball back to the Southern Tier in the 90’s, Coleman was a member of the 1946 Binghamton Triplets, he played for 9 seasons in the Major Leagues with the New York Yankees, appearing in 6 World Series, he was MVP in the 1950 Fall Classic. Coleman also spent more than 4 decades calling games for the San Diego Padres. Binghamton’s Baseball Shrine has 65 members currently.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host “Bainbridge Days” starting this afternoon & through tomorrow, spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 9-1-17)
More Information is available at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
The Salvation Army is collecting funds locally to assist those in Texas dealing with the devastation from Hurricane Harvey, Local Spokesperson Marie Cole Explains:
(Marie Cole 9-1-17)
Cole said that the Salvation Army collections in Sidney & Walton would be today & tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Delaware Valley Humane Society & the Penguin Ice Cream & Snack bar of Masonville will hold their 2nd Annual "Licks & Licks" fundraiser At the Penguin on State Route 8 in Masonville today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Humane Society Director Erin Johnson told WCDO News that they are also accepting donations at the shelter & in Oneonta, to assist with the Houston Texas shelter dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey:
(Erin Johnson 9-1-17)
More information about the Delaware Valley Humane Society is available at 563-7780.
Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on state highways will be suspended until Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM to accommodate travelers during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend. Most construction projects will be suspended, but some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
State Police arrested 31-year-old Christen Young of Unadilla for Resisting Arrest, Stalking, Criminal Contempt and Harassment. Young allegedly violated a court order of protection, & she had been in a course of conduct that caused the protected person to fear for his employment and career. Young physically resisted being arrested and handcuffed; she kicked a trooper in the ankle at Police Barracks. Young was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware county jail on $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond. She faces action in Kortright, Unadilla & Oneonta courts shortly.
State Police arrested 37-year-old Edward Shelton & 22-year-old Cheyenne Koban of Port Crane for Grand Larceny, after troopers were advised of a theft of a .22 caliber rifle from a home in the town of Fenton. Shelton and Koban allegedly took the rifle without permission when they moved out of the home, they were arraigned in the town of Fenton court and released without bail required. Their next court dates are pending.
Governor Cuomo requested that the federal government grant a Major Disaster Declaration for 15 counties impacted by flash flooding, tornados and unprecedented levels of precipitation during severe storms in late June and July. Once the declaration is granted, FEMA funding would be available to the state and eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations to support debris removal, structure repairs and emergency protective measures. Locally, Broome County was one of the 15 counties included in the request for the disaster declaration.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Membership Breakfast in Sidney this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Club at 104 River Street; more information is available at delawarecounty.org/
State Police and local law enforcement agencies will be out in force this Labor Day weekend as part of the national "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" DWI campaign. Labor Day weekend traditionally results in heavy traffic volumes; State Police will maximize their DWI enforcement efforts, with sobriety checkpoints & unmarked patrol vehicles on state highways. Police will also be watching for distracted drivers, occupants who are not properly restrained and drivers that are violating the Move Over Law.
State Police arrested 37 year old Jillian Eckberg of Oneonta for Criminal Contempt & Stalking, after troopers were advised that Eckberg allegedly violated a court order of protection, by sending the protected person a series of text messages and voicemails that put him in fear. Eckberg was arraigned in town of Hartwick court and was remanded to the Otsego county jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 property bond, pending action in town of Milford court.
Former Binghamton Mayor Juanita Crabb and former Binghamton Triplet Jerry Coleman will be inducted into Binghamton’s Baseball Shrine in a ceremony at NYSEG Stadium before the Binghamton Rumble Ponies game tonight at 7:05 PM. Crabb was instrumental in bringing professional baseball back to the Southern Tier in the 90’s, Coleman was a member of the 1946 Binghamton Triplets, he played for 9 seasons in the Major Leagues with the New York Yankees, appearing in 6 World Series, he was MVP in the 1950 Fall Classic. Coleman also spent more than 4 decades calling games for the San Diego Padres. Binghamton’s Baseball Shrine has 65 members currently.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host “Bainbridge Days” starting this afternoon & through tomorrow, spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 9-1-17)
More Information is available at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
The Salvation Army is collecting funds locally to assist those in Texas dealing with the devastation from Hurricane Harvey, Local Spokesperson Marie Cole Explains:
(Marie Cole 9-1-17)
Cole said that the Salvation Army collections in Sidney & Walton would be today & tomorrow from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Delaware Valley Humane Society & the Penguin Ice Cream & Snack bar of Masonville will hold their 2nd Annual "Licks & Licks" fundraiser At the Penguin on State Route 8 in Masonville today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Humane Society Director Erin Johnson told WCDO News that they are also accepting donations at the shelter & in Oneonta, to assist with the Houston Texas shelter dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey:
(Erin Johnson 9-1-17)
More information about the Delaware Valley Humane Society is available at 563-7780.
Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on state highways will be suspended until Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM to accommodate travelers during the busy Labor Day holiday weekend. Most construction projects will be suspended, but some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs.
State Police arrested 31-year-old Christen Young of Unadilla for Resisting Arrest, Stalking, Criminal Contempt and Harassment. Young allegedly violated a court order of protection, & she had been in a course of conduct that caused the protected person to fear for his employment and career. Young physically resisted being arrested and handcuffed; she kicked a trooper in the ankle at Police Barracks. Young was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware county jail on $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 property bond. She faces action in Kortright, Unadilla & Oneonta courts shortly.
State Police arrested 37-year-old Edward Shelton & 22-year-old Cheyenne Koban of Port Crane for Grand Larceny, after troopers were advised of a theft of a .22 caliber rifle from a home in the town of Fenton. Shelton and Koban allegedly took the rifle without permission when they moved out of the home, they were arraigned in the town of Fenton court and released without bail required. Their next court dates are pending.
Governor Cuomo requested that the federal government grant a Major Disaster Declaration for 15 counties impacted by flash flooding, tornados and unprecedented levels of precipitation during severe storms in late June and July. Once the declaration is granted, FEMA funding would be available to the state and eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations to support debris removal, structure repairs and emergency protective measures. Locally, Broome County was one of the 15 counties included in the request for the disaster declaration.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Membership Breakfast in Sidney this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Sidney Elks Club at 104 River Street; more information is available at delawarecounty.org/
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WCDO News — Tuesday 8-1-17
State Police in Norwich responded to 961 County Route 33, in the Town of Norwich, for a report of an 11 year old girl in cardiac arrest. Responding patrols arrived and determined the victim, Jacelyn O’Connor of Morris, was deceased. Further investigation determined she was the victim of a homicide. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police in Norwich at 334-3296.
State Police responded to a 2 vehicle crash on State Route 7 in the town of Unadilla. An investigation determined that 92 year old Joseph Norton of Sidney was driving a Chevrolet Impala, eastbound on State Route 7 when he entered a sharp curve in the roadway and drifted into the westbound lane & struck a dump truck driven by 38 year old Jeffrey Haynes of Sidney head on. Norton was deceased at the scene. Haynes was airlifted to Albany Medical Center and was listed in critical condition. Haynes passenger, 40 year old Jackie Ryan of Mt. Upton was transported to Wilson Hospital and is in stable condition. An autopsy will be conducted at Lourdes hospital, the investigation is ongoing.
27-year-old Kyle Ives of Oneonta was charged with reckless endangerment, unlawfully fleeing police in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, reckless driving, aggravated unlicensed operation and unlawful possession of marijuana, Monday following a high-speed car chase from Oneonta to Milford. Oneonta Police had stopped Ives on Spruce Street; Ives fled, and was chased by police onto I-88, the pursuit ended when Ives crashed into Guide rails on Otsego County route 44 in Milford. Ives was taken to Bassett Hospital, there were no other injuries or vehicles involved.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 27-year-old Frank Mastrorocco and 23-year-old Misty Jackson on of Walton drug possession charges last Thursday afternoon, July 27. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin) and Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument. Jackson was also charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Mastrorocco was under the supervision of the New York State Division of Parole, & was arrested on a Parole Revocation Warrant. Mastrorocco and Jackson were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,000.00 cash bail pending further action by the Village of Walton Court.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded Sunday afternoon in the Town of Walton in relation to a reported violation of an order of protection. Deputies arrested and charged 56-year-old Edward Steitz of Walton with Criminal Contempt, Steitz violated the “stay away” provisions of an Order of Protection issued by Delaware County Family Court Judge Gary A. Rosa. Steitz was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional facility on $1,500 cash bail pending a future appearance in the Town of Walton Court.
The Delaware County Historical Association is looking for individuals to volunteer some of their time to be extras in a movie the museum is filming. Individuals interested in being part of a scene involving a crowd at Church are needed. The scene will take place on Saturday, August 12th at 2 PM, but early arrival is highly encouraged. Filming will be at the Fitches Bridge Church on Route 10 in Delhi. Anyone interested is asked to call the museum at 746-3849.
Governor Cuomo announced that 26 state-approved Child Advocacy Centers will share more than $4 million to enhance services provided to children who are victims of crime. The centers are located across New York State and will use the funding to offset the cost of purchasing and installing video recording equipment, as well as hiring specially trained staff to interview young victims of sexual and physical abuse. In the Southern Tier, funding was designated to the Crime Victims Assistance Center for two centers, one in Broome County, one in Chenango County, totaling $118,097
The Oneonta Common Council meeting originally scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held Wednesday Night at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Business Links Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 12 at the Delhi College Golf Course, with a 1:00 PM shotgun start. Captain and crew four-person entry fees are $300 per team. Fee includes cart and green fees, dinner, unlimited range balls and invaluable networking. Registration or more information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
Free concert Tuesday will be held at General Clinton Park tonight, sponsored by Bainbridge Community Foundation. Woodshed Prophets will perform at 6:30, the concert is made possible by donations from several local businesses. If it rains it will be held in pavilion.
State Police responded to a 2 vehicle crash on State Route 7 in the town of Unadilla. An investigation determined that 92 year old Joseph Norton of Sidney was driving a Chevrolet Impala, eastbound on State Route 7 when he entered a sharp curve in the roadway and drifted into the westbound lane & struck a dump truck driven by 38 year old Jeffrey Haynes of Sidney head on. Norton was deceased at the scene. Haynes was airlifted to Albany Medical Center and was listed in critical condition. Haynes passenger, 40 year old Jackie Ryan of Mt. Upton was transported to Wilson Hospital and is in stable condition. An autopsy will be conducted at Lourdes hospital, the investigation is ongoing.
27-year-old Kyle Ives of Oneonta was charged with reckless endangerment, unlawfully fleeing police in a motor vehicle, resisting arrest, reckless driving, aggravated unlicensed operation and unlawful possession of marijuana, Monday following a high-speed car chase from Oneonta to Milford. Oneonta Police had stopped Ives on Spruce Street; Ives fled, and was chased by police onto I-88, the pursuit ended when Ives crashed into Guide rails on Otsego County route 44 in Milford. Ives was taken to Bassett Hospital, there were no other injuries or vehicles involved.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 27-year-old Frank Mastrorocco and 23-year-old Misty Jackson on of Walton drug possession charges last Thursday afternoon, July 27. Both were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin) and Criminally Possessing a Hypodermic Instrument. Jackson was also charged with Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Mastrorocco was under the supervision of the New York State Division of Parole, & was arrested on a Parole Revocation Warrant. Mastrorocco and Jackson were arraigned & were remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $2,000.00 cash bail pending further action by the Village of Walton Court.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies responded Sunday afternoon in the Town of Walton in relation to a reported violation of an order of protection. Deputies arrested and charged 56-year-old Edward Steitz of Walton with Criminal Contempt, Steitz violated the “stay away” provisions of an Order of Protection issued by Delaware County Family Court Judge Gary A. Rosa. Steitz was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional facility on $1,500 cash bail pending a future appearance in the Town of Walton Court.
The Delaware County Historical Association is looking for individuals to volunteer some of their time to be extras in a movie the museum is filming. Individuals interested in being part of a scene involving a crowd at Church are needed. The scene will take place on Saturday, August 12th at 2 PM, but early arrival is highly encouraged. Filming will be at the Fitches Bridge Church on Route 10 in Delhi. Anyone interested is asked to call the museum at 746-3849.
Governor Cuomo announced that 26 state-approved Child Advocacy Centers will share more than $4 million to enhance services provided to children who are victims of crime. The centers are located across New York State and will use the funding to offset the cost of purchasing and installing video recording equipment, as well as hiring specially trained staff to interview young victims of sexual and physical abuse. In the Southern Tier, funding was designated to the Crime Victims Assistance Center for two centers, one in Broome County, one in Chenango County, totaling $118,097
The Oneonta Common Council meeting originally scheduled for tonight has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held Wednesday Night at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers at City Hall.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Business Links Golf Tournament on Tuesday, September 12 at the Delhi College Golf Course, with a 1:00 PM shotgun start. Captain and crew four-person entry fees are $300 per team. Fee includes cart and green fees, dinner, unlimited range balls and invaluable networking. Registration or more information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
Free concert Tuesday will be held at General Clinton Park tonight, sponsored by Bainbridge Community Foundation. Woodshed Prophets will perform at 6:30, the concert is made possible by donations from several local businesses. If it rains it will be held in pavilion.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 5-30-17
The 55th General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held in Bainbridge this past weekend. The famous 70-mile races were held yesterday with numerous local paddlers finding success. Walton residents Bill & Brian Walley won the tough Aluminum class, and spoke with WCDO’s Craig Stevens after the race:
(Walleys 17)
In the 4 people 70-miler, the local team of Jeff Shultis of Otego, Al Nichols of Laurens, & Larry Harrison & Bob Wisse of Oneonta took 2nd place, losing by just 24 seconds. Shultis told WCDO that he felt that they should have rested more:
(Shultis 17)
The Team finished the 70-miler in just 7 hours, 51 minutes & 51 seconds.
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Over 60 paddler Peter Heed of New Hampshire talk to WCDO’s Craig Stevens about how unique the Clinton Race really is:
(Heed 17)
77-year-old Don LaFever of Norwich & partner Rich Hall of Gilbertsville won the Men’s Recreation Class, LaFever spoke with Craig Stevens after the race:
(LaFever-17)
Over 1200 hundred paddlers competing in the 4 day event.
New York's highest court; The Court of Appeals will hear arguments over whether state statutes and its constitution provide room for physicians to legally prescribe medications to help terminally ill, mentally competent people end their own lives, if the patients choose. The action is being brought by 3 people who say they may face questions on whether to seek end-of-life medical assistance, as well as four physicians and a PhD nurse from End of Life Choices New York. 5 states have legalized a role for physicians to aid in patient suicides; they are Oregon, Colorado, Washington, California and Vermont.
Binghamton Police arrested 34-year-old Edward McCray of Binghamton, following a domestic disturbance Saturday. McCray is accused of menacing his neighbors with a sharp object and was driving an SUV erratically, Police reported that McCray attempted to flee in his vehicle as officers arrived, striking 2 parked vehicles, and intentionally ramming 2 police vehicles, before driving a short distance & overturning his vehicle into a house at 6 Macon Street. McCray exited his overturned car and tried to run on foot, but police apprehended him & charged him with DWI, Attempted Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer, Menacing, and Resisting Arrest. No injuries were reported.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Cherie Ebert of East Branch on numerous charges stemming from a report of an underage house party on May 20th in the Town of Hancock where alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs were alleged to have been used and consumed by minors. Deputies charged Ebert with 15 counts of unlawfully dealing with a child, criminal nuisance, and 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, A 16 year old was also arrested and released on an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana. Ebert was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 bail.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will Celebrate Dairy Month at their next Breakfast this Friday, June 2, from 8:30 to 10:00 am in Franklin. The event will be held at The Tulip and Rose Cafe at 435 Main Street in Franklin, as part of the Chamber's First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast. Todd Heyn of New York Farm Bureau will be the featured speaker. To RSVP or to sponsor an event call the Chamber at 607-746-2281. Members can also register online at delawarecounty.org.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old Steven Smith Jr. of Franklin Friday, for DWI, driving while ability impaired by drugs, failure to keep right, making an unsafe lane change, unlawful possession of marijuana, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. The arrest followed a 1-car accident on State Highway 357 in the Town of Franklin. Smith was later released on tickets returnable to Franklin Town Court at a later date.
The 55th running of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held this past weekend, with the World famous 70-mile races from Cooperstown to Bainbridge held yesterday. Canadians Steve Lajoie & Guillaume Blaise taking 1st place in the 33 boat Pro race. Craig Stevens spoke to the pair after the race:
(Lajoie-Blais 17)
The pair neat out 2nd place finishers Trevor LeFever & Ben Schlimmer from Oneonta by more than 7 minutes, to take home the $3,000 prize. Ryan Zaveral of Mount Upton & his Partner Guy Rousseau from Quebec placed 9th overall, and Regatta Hall of fame inductee Al Shaver Jr. of Meridale took 12th place with his partner Bruce Lee of Port Crane.
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In the men’s NYMCRA Stock Race, Scott Jordan of Otego & Jeff Newman of Unadilla took 1st place honors, Newman told WCDO how this 1st time team came together:
(Newman 17)
In the 70 mile Pro Race, Oneonta paddlers Trevor LeFever & Ben Schlimmer took 2nd place in the 2-person pro class, they told WCDO that it was difficult to keep pace with the 1st place finishers Steve Lajoie & Guillaume Blaise:
(Schlimmer & LeFever 17)
LeFever 7 Schlimmer finished with a time of 7 hours, 36 minutes & 24 seconds.
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In the 1 man pro race, Canadian Tom Pellerin of Quebec beat 3 time winner Nick Walton of Michigan by just 1 minute & 16 seconds, Pellerin said that it was his 1st time race the 1-man class at the Clinton Regatta:
(Pellerin 17)
2nd place finisher Nick Walton told WCDO”S Craig Stevens that he would have like to have seen lower water levels:
(Walton 17)
Over 1200 canoe racers participated in the Clinton Regatta this Memorial Day Weekend; participants came from 28 state & Canada to compete.
Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested 46 year old Shawn Springett of Sidney for 2nd degree Burglary and Criminal Mischief. Deputies arrested Springett following an investigation in the Town of Afton, after it was found that he allegedly entered a residence without permission and broke the homeowners belongings. Springett faces court action shortly.
The Otsego County Health Department announced that a child safety seat check will be held today in Cooperstown. Technicians will be available at the parking lot of the Tops Market in Cooperstown from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at 547-4230.
(Walleys 17)
In the 4 people 70-miler, the local team of Jeff Shultis of Otego, Al Nichols of Laurens, & Larry Harrison & Bob Wisse of Oneonta took 2nd place, losing by just 24 seconds. Shultis told WCDO that he felt that they should have rested more:
(Shultis 17)
The Team finished the 70-miler in just 7 hours, 51 minutes & 51 seconds.
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Over 60 paddler Peter Heed of New Hampshire talk to WCDO’s Craig Stevens about how unique the Clinton Race really is:
(Heed 17)
77-year-old Don LaFever of Norwich & partner Rich Hall of Gilbertsville won the Men’s Recreation Class, LaFever spoke with Craig Stevens after the race:
(LaFever-17)
Over 1200 hundred paddlers competing in the 4 day event.
New York's highest court; The Court of Appeals will hear arguments over whether state statutes and its constitution provide room for physicians to legally prescribe medications to help terminally ill, mentally competent people end their own lives, if the patients choose. The action is being brought by 3 people who say they may face questions on whether to seek end-of-life medical assistance, as well as four physicians and a PhD nurse from End of Life Choices New York. 5 states have legalized a role for physicians to aid in patient suicides; they are Oregon, Colorado, Washington, California and Vermont.
Binghamton Police arrested 34-year-old Edward McCray of Binghamton, following a domestic disturbance Saturday. McCray is accused of menacing his neighbors with a sharp object and was driving an SUV erratically, Police reported that McCray attempted to flee in his vehicle as officers arrived, striking 2 parked vehicles, and intentionally ramming 2 police vehicles, before driving a short distance & overturning his vehicle into a house at 6 Macon Street. McCray exited his overturned car and tried to run on foot, but police apprehended him & charged him with DWI, Attempted Aggravated Assault of a Police Officer, Menacing, and Resisting Arrest. No injuries were reported.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Cherie Ebert of East Branch on numerous charges stemming from a report of an underage house party on May 20th in the Town of Hancock where alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs were alleged to have been used and consumed by minors. Deputies charged Ebert with 15 counts of unlawfully dealing with a child, criminal nuisance, and 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, A 16 year old was also arrested and released on an appearance ticket for unlawful possession of marijuana. Ebert was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 bail.
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will Celebrate Dairy Month at their next Breakfast this Friday, June 2, from 8:30 to 10:00 am in Franklin. The event will be held at The Tulip and Rose Cafe at 435 Main Street in Franklin, as part of the Chamber's First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast. Todd Heyn of New York Farm Bureau will be the featured speaker. To RSVP or to sponsor an event call the Chamber at 607-746-2281. Members can also register online at delawarecounty.org.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 25 year old Steven Smith Jr. of Franklin Friday, for DWI, driving while ability impaired by drugs, failure to keep right, making an unsafe lane change, unlawful possession of marijuana, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. The arrest followed a 1-car accident on State Highway 357 in the Town of Franklin. Smith was later released on tickets returnable to Franklin Town Court at a later date.
The 55th running of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta was held this past weekend, with the World famous 70-mile races from Cooperstown to Bainbridge held yesterday. Canadians Steve Lajoie & Guillaume Blaise taking 1st place in the 33 boat Pro race. Craig Stevens spoke to the pair after the race:
(Lajoie-Blais 17)
The pair neat out 2nd place finishers Trevor LeFever & Ben Schlimmer from Oneonta by more than 7 minutes, to take home the $3,000 prize. Ryan Zaveral of Mount Upton & his Partner Guy Rousseau from Quebec placed 9th overall, and Regatta Hall of fame inductee Al Shaver Jr. of Meridale took 12th place with his partner Bruce Lee of Port Crane.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
In the men’s NYMCRA Stock Race, Scott Jordan of Otego & Jeff Newman of Unadilla took 1st place honors, Newman told WCDO how this 1st time team came together:
(Newman 17)
In the 70 mile Pro Race, Oneonta paddlers Trevor LeFever & Ben Schlimmer took 2nd place in the 2-person pro class, they told WCDO that it was difficult to keep pace with the 1st place finishers Steve Lajoie & Guillaume Blaise:
(Schlimmer & LeFever 17)
LeFever 7 Schlimmer finished with a time of 7 hours, 36 minutes & 24 seconds.
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In the 1 man pro race, Canadian Tom Pellerin of Quebec beat 3 time winner Nick Walton of Michigan by just 1 minute & 16 seconds, Pellerin said that it was his 1st time race the 1-man class at the Clinton Regatta:
(Pellerin 17)
2nd place finisher Nick Walton told WCDO”S Craig Stevens that he would have like to have seen lower water levels:
(Walton 17)
Over 1200 canoe racers participated in the Clinton Regatta this Memorial Day Weekend; participants came from 28 state & Canada to compete.
Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested 46 year old Shawn Springett of Sidney for 2nd degree Burglary and Criminal Mischief. Deputies arrested Springett following an investigation in the Town of Afton, after it was found that he allegedly entered a residence without permission and broke the homeowners belongings. Springett faces court action shortly.
The Otsego County Health Department announced that a child safety seat check will be held today in Cooperstown. Technicians will be available at the parking lot of the Tops Market in Cooperstown from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, more information is available at 547-4230.
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WCDO News — Friday 1-22-16
State Senator Jim Seward, & Assemblyman Bill Magee attended the ceremony today at Hartwick College, as they celebrated the Opening of the Hartwick College’s Center for Craft Food & Beverage. State Senator Jim Seward give WCDO News his impressions after touring the laboratory set up:
(Seward 1-22-16)
Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich said that the idea stemmed from a Hartwick student working as an intern at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown 3 years ago, it snowballed into the $250,000 legislative grant that led to the establishment of the Center:
(Drugovich 1-22-16)
Assemblyman Magee noted that New York state has experienced a renaissance in craft brewing thanks to new state laws that he helped author, that now allows for micro breweries, farm Breweries & Cideries to open across the state.
Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Public Service Commission's approval of a 10-year, $5 billion Clean Energy Fund to accelerate the growth of New York's clean energy economy, address climate change, strengthen resiliency in the face of extreme weather and lower energy bills for New Yorkers starting this year. Additionally, the fund will attract and leverage third-party capital to support the Governor's aggressive Clean Energy Standard, one of the nation's most ambitious goals to meet 50 percent of our electricity needs with renewable resources by 2030.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Walton man Thursday following their investigation of an accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. 61-year-old Darren Pilch of Walton is accused of driving at an excessive speed when he lost control of his vehicle, which left the roadway and over turned. Pilch was transported to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, the investigation revealed that Pilch was intoxicated at the time of the accident and had been convicted in February 2015 of Driving with .08% or more Blood Alcohol Concentration. Deputies charged Pilch with 1 count of felony DWI, reckless driving, failure to keep right, moving from lane unsafely, speed not reasonable and prudent and unlawful possession of marihuana. Pilch was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond pending a future court appearance.
On Saturday, the Sidney High School will host the Association of Chenango Area Music Teachers Winter Music Festival at the Sidney High School. Sidney Music Teacher Greg Norris explains:
(Greg Norris 1-22-16)
The event will start at 4:00 PM at the Sidney High School Auditorium.
A Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast for the Delaware Valley Humane Society is being held this Sunday January 24th from 8:30 to 11:00 AM at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street. More information is available at 563-7780.
Several local agencies are partnering together to host a free career transition workshop for local Veterans and their family members to be held on Saturday, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton. The event is open to Veterans of all ages and their family members. Registration is available online at www.TheWedgeGroup.com by clicking on the Veterans link, or visit the Facebook page for the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group.
New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian Stratton Outlines Governor Cuomo's 2016 State of the State Agenda in Norwich this morning. The presentation begins at 11:00 AM at the Northeast Classic Car Museum at 24 Rexford Street in Norwich.
On Saturday, a multi-agency active shooter drill will be conducted at the Unatego High School on State Route 7 in the Town of Otego. The drill will start at 8:30 AM and run Until 4:00 PM, It will be conducted by members of the State Police, Wells Bridge, Franklin, Otego, & Unadilla Fire Departments, Cooperstown Medical Transport, Life Net, Otsego County 911, Otsego County Emergency Management, & the Oneonta & Sidney EMS squads.
State Police at Binghamton responded to a 3 vehicle accident with a fatality on Interstate 81 northbound; near exit 2, in the Town of Kirkwood Thursday 37 year old Clever Agudo of Flushing was driving a tractor trailer when he struck the rear end of a Chevrolet Cobalt driven by 27 year old Kyle Shaffer of Endicott. Shaffer’s car struck the rear of a conversion van being driven by Theresa Mandigo, of Fort Edward, and then went off the shoulder of the roadway. Shaffer was pronounced deceased at the scene, no other injuries were reported, the investigation is continuing.
GOVERNOR CUOMO announced the confirmation of JANET DIFIORE as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and head of New York’s judicial branch. Judge DiFiore becomes the 2nd woman to lead the state’s highest court.
State Senator Jim Seward will be at Hartwick College in Oneonta, where he will be joined by Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich, Assemblyman Bill Magee, local officials, and representatives of craft food and beverage companies to officially open the Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Beverage. Senator Seward will also announce special legislative funding to support the center. at 1:30 p.m.; at the Hartwick College Johnstone Science Center & Center for Craft Food and Beverage.
A possibility exists that the Village of Sidney could sell the Civic center on Liberty Street to a developer, Sidney Village Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 1-22-16)
Matviak said that it makes sense to look at selling the building, as it has been costly to maintain.
(Seward 1-22-16)
Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich said that the idea stemmed from a Hartwick student working as an intern at Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown 3 years ago, it snowballed into the $250,000 legislative grant that led to the establishment of the Center:
(Drugovich 1-22-16)
Assemblyman Magee noted that New York state has experienced a renaissance in craft brewing thanks to new state laws that he helped author, that now allows for micro breweries, farm Breweries & Cideries to open across the state.
Governor Cuomo announced the New York State Public Service Commission's approval of a 10-year, $5 billion Clean Energy Fund to accelerate the growth of New York's clean energy economy, address climate change, strengthen resiliency in the face of extreme weather and lower energy bills for New Yorkers starting this year. Additionally, the fund will attract and leverage third-party capital to support the Governor's aggressive Clean Energy Standard, one of the nation's most ambitious goals to meet 50 percent of our electricity needs with renewable resources by 2030.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a Walton man Thursday following their investigation of an accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. 61-year-old Darren Pilch of Walton is accused of driving at an excessive speed when he lost control of his vehicle, which left the roadway and over turned. Pilch was transported to O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, the investigation revealed that Pilch was intoxicated at the time of the accident and had been convicted in February 2015 of Driving with .08% or more Blood Alcohol Concentration. Deputies charged Pilch with 1 count of felony DWI, reckless driving, failure to keep right, moving from lane unsafely, speed not reasonable and prudent and unlawful possession of marihuana. Pilch was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond pending a future court appearance.
On Saturday, the Sidney High School will host the Association of Chenango Area Music Teachers Winter Music Festival at the Sidney High School. Sidney Music Teacher Greg Norris explains:
(Greg Norris 1-22-16)
The event will start at 4:00 PM at the Sidney High School Auditorium.
A Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast for the Delaware Valley Humane Society is being held this Sunday January 24th from 8:30 to 11:00 AM at the Sidney Elks Lodge on River Street. More information is available at 563-7780.
Several local agencies are partnering together to host a free career transition workshop for local Veterans and their family members to be held on Saturday, from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the DoubleTree by Hilton Binghamton. The event is open to Veterans of all ages and their family members. Registration is available online at www.TheWedgeGroup.com by clicking on the Veterans link, or visit the Facebook page for the Southern Tier Veterans Support Group.
New York State Canal Corporation Director Brian Stratton Outlines Governor Cuomo's 2016 State of the State Agenda in Norwich this morning. The presentation begins at 11:00 AM at the Northeast Classic Car Museum at 24 Rexford Street in Norwich.
On Saturday, a multi-agency active shooter drill will be conducted at the Unatego High School on State Route 7 in the Town of Otego. The drill will start at 8:30 AM and run Until 4:00 PM, It will be conducted by members of the State Police, Wells Bridge, Franklin, Otego, & Unadilla Fire Departments, Cooperstown Medical Transport, Life Net, Otsego County 911, Otsego County Emergency Management, & the Oneonta & Sidney EMS squads.
State Police at Binghamton responded to a 3 vehicle accident with a fatality on Interstate 81 northbound; near exit 2, in the Town of Kirkwood Thursday 37 year old Clever Agudo of Flushing was driving a tractor trailer when he struck the rear end of a Chevrolet Cobalt driven by 27 year old Kyle Shaffer of Endicott. Shaffer’s car struck the rear of a conversion van being driven by Theresa Mandigo, of Fort Edward, and then went off the shoulder of the roadway. Shaffer was pronounced deceased at the scene, no other injuries were reported, the investigation is continuing.
GOVERNOR CUOMO announced the confirmation of JANET DIFIORE as Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and head of New York’s judicial branch. Judge DiFiore becomes the 2nd woman to lead the state’s highest court.
State Senator Jim Seward will be at Hartwick College in Oneonta, where he will be joined by Hartwick College President Margaret Drugovich, Assemblyman Bill Magee, local officials, and representatives of craft food and beverage companies to officially open the Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Beverage. Senator Seward will also announce special legislative funding to support the center. at 1:30 p.m.; at the Hartwick College Johnstone Science Center & Center for Craft Food and Beverage.
A possibility exists that the Village of Sidney could sell the Civic center on Liberty Street to a developer, Sidney Village Mayor Andy Matviak explains:
(Andy Matviak 1-22-16)
Matviak said that it makes sense to look at selling the building, as it has been costly to maintain.
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WCDO News — Monday 8-31-15
On Saturday Oneonta Police responded to Fox Hospital Emergency Department for a reported stabbing victim. Police arrested 25-year-old Avi Figueroa of Oneonta, 37-year-old Nancy Callahan of Oneonta and 16-year-old Future Clovis if Richfield Springs, for 2nd degree Assault & 5th degree Conspiracy, Clovis was also charged with Menacing & Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Police stated that the victim had been walking on Chestnut Street in Oneonta near Fonda Avenue, when a confrontation ensued; the victim suffered a stab wound to the upper buttocks that required medical treatment. All 3 suspects were held for arraignment in the City of Oneonta Court.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office 32 year old arrested Fitim Latifi of Norwich Friday, for an active arrest warrant issued by the Chenango County Court. The warrant followed a sealed indictment presented to the Grand Jury Friday involving the sale of heroin in the Norwich area. Latifi was located at his residence, he had been indicted on 4 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling heroin in the Norwich area on 4 occasions, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail.
On Saturday, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged 44-year-old Edward Kaneg of Delhi, New York, with Grand Larceny, Burglary, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Ignition Interlock Device, & several other charges, following a month long investigation of a burglary involving the theft of a vehicle from a garage in the Town of Delhi. Kaneg was already serving a sentence in the Delaware County Correctional Facility on an unrelated charge; he is scheduled to appear at Delhi Town Court today to answer the charges.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold another "Reunite Bainbridge” Meeting tonight. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne comments:
(John Payne 8-31-15)
Tonight’s meeting will be held at 7:00 PM at Bob's Diner, & all residents are encouraged to attend & participate.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 51-year-old Tracy Wood of Walton for harassment & unlawful imprisonment, following an investigation into a Domestic Dispute on Loomis Brook Road in the Town of Walton. Wood was later arraigned in Walton Town Court and was released on his own recognizance, pending future court action.
2 bridges on Interstate 81 near the Castle Creek exit in the Town of Chenango were formally dedicated today to State Trooper Christopher Skinner. Skinner was conducting a routine traffic stop on I-81 when a car swerved from the left lane & hit Trooper Skinner in May of 2014. Almond Upton of Florida will stand trial in November in Broome County court; he is facing an 11-count indictment that includes a first-degree murder charge.
Cobleskill Stone Products announced that State Route 205 is undergoing milling and paving from Brown Street to State Route 23 in Oneonta, today through September 10th. From September 14th through September 23rd, construction will continue from Silas Lane to Oneida Street. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes during the project period.
State Police at Endwell arrested 3 suspects for Burglary following a 911 call of a burglary in progress to an unoccupied residence in the Town of Union. Troopers located 2 suspects in the residence & a 3rd suspect was taken into custody on an adjacent street with proceeds of the burglary. Charged were 54 year old Otis Bivins of Endicott, 32 year old Roger Edwards Jr. of Endicott & 30 year old Russell Harris of Binghamton, all 3 were arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. The Broome County Sheriff's Office assisted in the apprehension of the defendants.
About a dozen groups rallied at General Clinton Park Sunday, to discuss how to get several southern tier towns to secede New York State & join Pennsylvania, or to split New York State into 2 states. Groups involved were pro gas drilling groups upset with the Governor's ban on Hydrofracking, and are Tea Party groups.
The Catskills Humane Society’s 13th Annual Woofs & Wags Dog Walk will be held at the American Legion Fields in Delhi on Saturday, September 12th, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Family activities are planned during the fundraiser, details can be found at heartofthecatskills.org/dogwalk.
The B-G Central School District is seeking Community members interested in serving on a Capital Project Facility Committee. The next meeting will be held this evening at 6:30 PM in the District Conference Room. Interested community members should contact the District Office at 967-6321.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office 32 year old arrested Fitim Latifi of Norwich Friday, for an active arrest warrant issued by the Chenango County Court. The warrant followed a sealed indictment presented to the Grand Jury Friday involving the sale of heroin in the Norwich area. Latifi was located at his residence, he had been indicted on 4 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling heroin in the Norwich area on 4 occasions, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail.
On Saturday, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested and charged 44-year-old Edward Kaneg of Delhi, New York, with Grand Larceny, Burglary, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, Operating a Motor Vehicle without an Ignition Interlock Device, & several other charges, following a month long investigation of a burglary involving the theft of a vehicle from a garage in the Town of Delhi. Kaneg was already serving a sentence in the Delaware County Correctional Facility on an unrelated charge; he is scheduled to appear at Delhi Town Court today to answer the charges.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold another "Reunite Bainbridge” Meeting tonight. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne comments:
(John Payne 8-31-15)
Tonight’s meeting will be held at 7:00 PM at Bob's Diner, & all residents are encouraged to attend & participate.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 51-year-old Tracy Wood of Walton for harassment & unlawful imprisonment, following an investigation into a Domestic Dispute on Loomis Brook Road in the Town of Walton. Wood was later arraigned in Walton Town Court and was released on his own recognizance, pending future court action.
2 bridges on Interstate 81 near the Castle Creek exit in the Town of Chenango were formally dedicated today to State Trooper Christopher Skinner. Skinner was conducting a routine traffic stop on I-81 when a car swerved from the left lane & hit Trooper Skinner in May of 2014. Almond Upton of Florida will stand trial in November in Broome County court; he is facing an 11-count indictment that includes a first-degree murder charge.
Cobleskill Stone Products announced that State Route 205 is undergoing milling and paving from Brown Street to State Route 23 in Oneonta, today through September 10th. From September 14th through September 23rd, construction will continue from Silas Lane to Oneida Street. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes during the project period.
State Police at Endwell arrested 3 suspects for Burglary following a 911 call of a burglary in progress to an unoccupied residence in the Town of Union. Troopers located 2 suspects in the residence & a 3rd suspect was taken into custody on an adjacent street with proceeds of the burglary. Charged were 54 year old Otis Bivins of Endicott, 32 year old Roger Edwards Jr. of Endicott & 30 year old Russell Harris of Binghamton, all 3 were arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail. The Broome County Sheriff's Office assisted in the apprehension of the defendants.
About a dozen groups rallied at General Clinton Park Sunday, to discuss how to get several southern tier towns to secede New York State & join Pennsylvania, or to split New York State into 2 states. Groups involved were pro gas drilling groups upset with the Governor's ban on Hydrofracking, and are Tea Party groups.
The Catskills Humane Society’s 13th Annual Woofs & Wags Dog Walk will be held at the American Legion Fields in Delhi on Saturday, September 12th, from 11:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Family activities are planned during the fundraiser, details can be found at heartofthecatskills.org/dogwalk.
The B-G Central School District is seeking Community members interested in serving on a Capital Project Facility Committee. The next meeting will be held this evening at 6:30 PM in the District Conference Room. Interested community members should contact the District Office at 967-6321.
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