WCDO Radio News

The 1st of 2 Summer Educational Series from the Cullman Child Development Center will be held Sunday with the 2nd annual Soap Box Derby, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 7-10-26)

The Soap Box Derby will run from 10:00 to 3:00 on Sunday, on Clifton Street. there will be divisions for kids, teens & adults.

State Police responded to a report of a child in distress at a swimming pool at the Binghamton Country Club on Robinson Hill Road. Upon the Troopers’ arrival, bystanders and lifeguards had already initiated lifesaving measures for an unresponsive 11-year-old boy, Troopers assisted in those efforts until the child was transported by ambulance to Wilson Medical Center and subsequently flown to Upstate University Hospital, where the child passed away. The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner’s Office following further examination. No foul play is suspected at this time.

The Doors tribute band “Crystal Ship” will be at Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta Saturday, director Geoff Doyle comments:

(Geoff Doyle 7-10-26)

Tickets are available at foothillspac.org, or at the door Saturday.

Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center announced today a grant award totaling $324,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the organization’s goal of sound proofing their various event spaces, and to build an addition for more dressing rooms to the Production Center. This grant is part of a capital project funding announcement by NYSCA, which totals over $82 million to 132 arts and culture facilities across New York State, with the improvements, Foothills will be able to host more events simultaneously.

A unique live music event will be held Saturday June 6th at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney, Board Member Doug Barnard & Director Amy Williams visited WCDO this morning to talk about the concert:

(Doug Barnard Amy Williams 5-21-26)

More information is available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.

There will be 2 Oneonta American Red Cross Blood Drives today, one from 10 am. - 3 pm., at Springbrook on State Route 7, another from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at Foothills on Market Street, to donate blood download the Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

On Saturday from 12:00PM to 1:30PM on the green between Stella Luna Restaurant and Foothills Performing Arts Center, several local organizations will team up with the Otsego County Democratic Committee will lead a local rally and march for the third "No Kings" day. Participants are asked to bring non-perishable food or first aid items for a rally day food and first aid drive to support Oneonta's Veterans' Outreach Center.

This weekend will be the final New York State Maple Weekend & the Rogers Environmental Education Center will have their Maple Magic Weekend Celebration in Sherburne on Saturday and Sunday, from 12PM-3PM both days. The evaporator will be boiling in the Sugarshack, which will be open for syrup samples and educational demonstrations, The event will also feature live acoustic music with traditional maple folk songs. Rogers Center is one of the state's 4 environmental education centers, at 2721 state highway 80, Sherburne.

Masonville Connects will hold an Easter Egg Hunt this Sunday at 1:00 PM, at the former Masonville Elementary School Building on State Route 8, more information about this & other events can be found at the Masonville Connects Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-27-26

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office received cyber tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, they arrested 20-year-old Jose Hernandez Martinez of Oneonta on 7 counts of possessing an obscene sexual performance by a child and 32 counts of promoting a sexual performance by a child, he was also found to be in the country illegally and is originally from El Salvador. Officers found him in the Town of Oneonta and arrested him without incident. He will be held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility until he is arraigned.

The Chenango Arts Council presents "Celtic Angels" Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, Council spokesperson Mary Beth Miller comments:

(Mary Beth Miller 3-27-26)

Tickets are available at chenango arts.org, more information is available at 607-336-2787.

The Foothills Performing Arts Center a return engagement for the 3rd consecutive year, of the "Idol Kings" this Saturday Night, Foothills spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 3-25-26)

Tickets & More information about this & future shows are available at foothillspac.org.

the Otsego County Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 14, During the evening, they will present the awards for the Business of the Year, Eugene Bettiol Distinguished Citizen Award, Leadership Otsego Distinguished Alumni Award & Volunteer of the Year, at Foothills in Oneonta. more details will be released shortly.

Blood Supplies are still very low after a challenging winter and an active Flu season, Meg Rossman of the American Red Cross urges people to make & keep their blood donation appointments, and they have sweetened the deal this month:

(Meg Rossman 2-12-26)

Another Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market St, book an appointment by using the Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

Local Film-makers Joe Stillman & Jeri Wachter will be showing 5 of their Documentaries on uniquely American Stories today & Saturday at Foothills in Oneonta, Joe Stillman told WCDO News about the films:

(Joe Stillman 2-2-26)

The films include the Jimmy Massey Story, about a former Marine speaking out on abuses during the Iraq War, another about former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark, another about poverty in Agriculture, another about COVID 19’s after effect on Americans & the 5th about 500 years of history being rediscovered in South Texas. Jeri Wachter said that Veterans can attend free:

(Jeri Wachter 2-2-26)

Tickets & More information is available at important films media.com, the films will be run from 2:00 PM through 10:00 PM both days.

North Country Stand Up Comedy returns to Sidney at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street Saturday Night, Spokesperson Amy Williams advises interested people to get their tickets early:

(Amy Williams 2-4-26)

The Bittersweet Farm Brewery will have drinks available and Tickets for Comedy Night can be purchased at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page, or at the Door Saturday.

The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre will have a concert Saturday with the Driftwoods, with Special Guests Jason Wicks & Ken Wilbur at 7:00 PM. In The Gallery will be the works of Danielle Haney. Reservations can be made at 607-288-3882, more information about this & other shows can be found at Jerichoarts.com

Local Film-makers Joe Stillman & Jeri Wachter will be showing 5 of their Documentaries on uniquely American Stories on Friday & Saturday at Foothills in Oneonta, Joe Stillman told WCDO News about the films:

(Joe Stillman 2-2-26)

The films include the Jimmy Massey Story, about a former Marine speaking out on abuses during the Iraq War, another about former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark, another about poverty in Agriculture, another about COVID 19's effect on Americans & the 5th about 500 years of history being rediscovered in South Texas. Jeri Wachter said that both of them will be there both Friday & Saturday at Foothills, Veterans can attend free and how tickets can be purchased:

(Jeri Wachter 2-2-26)

More information is available at important films media.com. the films will be run from 2:00 PM through 10:00 PM both days.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Empire AI campus partnerships between SUNY’s university centers, university colleges, technology colleges, and community colleges to advance artificial intelligence research and education for the public good. The State University of New York at Albany is partnering with SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, and Hudson Valley Community College on 1 project, and The State University of New York at Binghamton is partnering with SUNY Cortland, SUNY Delhi, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, Broome Community College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College om\n another project.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-2-26

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-year-old Daniel Roe of Davenport, who is accused of subjecting a juvenile to sexual contact in May 2024. Roe was also alleged to have subjected another juvenile to inappropriate sexual conversations during the same time frame. Investigators arrested Roe on 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, 1 count of Forcible Touching, 1 count of Sexual Abuse, Roe was arraigned & Orders of Protection were issued for the victims. Roe was later released on his own recognizance and was directed to appear at the Town of Davenport Court at a later date to answer the charges.

5 documentaries on America will be featured at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on February 6th & 7th from local filmmakers Joe Stillman & Jeri Wachter of Important Films Media of Gilbertsville, Stillman told WCDO news why he is showing these films next month:

(Joe Stillman 1-15-26)

Stillman Said that the series of films follows people at the heart of major American chapters, from war and public service to rural poverty, recent national upheavals, and the long history of the border in South Texas. The films will run from 2:00 to 10:00 PM on February 6th & 7th, more information is available at importantfilmsmedia.com.

Hill City Celebrations will host Oneonta’s New Year’s Eve celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, offering free indoor entertainment and light refreshments for the whole family from 5 pm. to 8:30 pm. There will be performances from local entertainers; a martial arts demonstration, performances from area dance schools & various children’s activities.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street. Appointments can be made at the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Fenimore Farms & Country Village museum is welcoming winter weather with Solstice Nights, December 20-21, spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 12-19-25)

There will be wreath making in the Louis C. Jones Center in the museum’s Main Barn. more information is available at Fenimore farms.org.

Twelve Twenty-Four will play at the Foothills Performing Arts Center Thursday night, with their tribute to Trans Siberian Orchestra, Foothills Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 12-17-25)

Tickets can also be purchased at foothillspac.org, more information is available at 1224band.com or foothillspac.org

THE MID-YORK CONCERT BAND IS PERFORMING A HOLIDAY CONCERT ON SUNDAY, 2:00 PM, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:

(Doug Ernst 12-12-25)

The concert will be held at the Norwich High School Auditorium, donations will be accepted & will go to their scholarship fund that will be awarded in the Spring to an area student.

The Sidney Community Cultural Center will have Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, spokesperson Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 12-12-25)

More information is available on the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.

Hill City Celebrations announced that the Festival of lights will begin Saturday night through the end of the month at the Neawha Park in Oneonta, also, the annual 1st night celebration will be held at Foothills Performing Arts center on Market Street in Oneonta on New Year's Eve.

Unadilla's Holiday Festivities get underway today with a holiday market, at 5:00 PM, the tree lighting at 5:45 & the parade at 6:00 PM at the Community Lawn, down Main Street. Santa Claus will visit with children at the Bauer Community Center after the parade.

THE BAINBRIDGE CHRISTMAS PARADE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AT 5:00 PM IN DOWNTOWN BAINBRIDGE FOLLOWED BY A VISIT WITH SANTA AT BOB'S Diner, The Jericho Arts Council will then hold their Nashville Christmas Show by the Country Jamboree Saturday, @ 7:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 12-12-25)

Tickets Reservations can be made at 607-288-3882, In The Gallery will be an Artisan Gift Market

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-25-25

39 year old Tanya Carson of Masonville was convicted in Delaware County Court today to Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person in the First Degree. The investigation began when a 14-year-old disabled child was found unresponsive on the bathroom floor, the unconscious child was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, where it was discovered that he had methamphetamine in his system. Carson admitted that she & 2 male individuals had been using methamphetamine in the same home as the disabled child and the child must have accessed the illicit substance, Carson will be sentenced on January 20th.

Hill City Celebrations is hosting its annual Festival of Lights in Neahwa Park from December 13th through January 1st, it begins at sunset on Saturday, December 13, and all are invited to enjoy the first lighting, Admission is free every night and all are welcome to drive through Neahwa Park to enjoy dozens of light displays from area organizations and businesses. Hill City Celebrations’ First Night celebration on New Year’s Eve at the Foothills is free and will feature light refreshments; performances from local entertainers, children’s activities, from 5:00 to 8:30 PM, more information is available at hillcitycelebrations.com or follow Hill City Celebrations on Facebook.

Chobani announced that the City of Rome Planning Board approved Chobani's plan to build a facility, consisting of 8 buildings. A new design was required as the FAA said parts of the original facility were too close to the runway of the Griffiss Airport, and the 130 foot building is being moved to another part of the campus.

The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 pm. - 5 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street. Reserve your spot to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Next Comedy Night will be held tonight at the Community Cultural Center of Sidney, Spokesperson Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 11-14-25)

Tickets for tonight's show are $15 a piece or $25 for a pair, more information is available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.

The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta is having their Annual Veterans Concert Saturday night that is free to all veterans, Executive Director Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 11-14-25)

The website for tickets and information about future shows is foothillspac.org.

The Jericho Arts Council will present a new act to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre stage Saturday, spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 11-14-25)

Tickets can be reserved by calling 607-288-3882.

On November 24, Haley Hubbard and Rendezvous Lounge at 158 Main Street in Afton will donate a frozen turkey and fixings to 25 local families in Afton, They have chosen 25 local families that will received a Thanksgiving dinner, Hubbard told WCDO news about this effort to help others:

(Haley Hubbard 11-13-25)

Hubbard said that they hope to make this an annual tradition & maybe help out more families next year.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 11-13-25

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Reception today at 5:30 PM. The event will be held at Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, Awards will go to Key Bank, Excellus NBT & 5 Star Subaru.

The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting their Annual Membership Meeting at 5:30PM at the Jericho Arts Council in Bainbridge. The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting a preview of Ken Burns' documentary series 'The American Revolution' at tonight's meeting, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Those interested in joining can go to chenangohistorical.org/get-involved/membership to sign up.

The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open announced that Kelsea Ballerini will be performing at En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott on Friday, June 26th next year. Ballerini has enjoyed several hits in her young career and in February she debuted as a coach on the 27th season of The Voice. The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open runs from June 22 to June 28. Tickets go on sale on November 14 at 10:00 AM online at Ticketmaster.com.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-28-25

Chenango County Health Department reported that a raccoon found along State Highway 80 between Sherburne and Columbus was tested by the Wadsworth Laboratories, and was found to have rabies. Residents and visitors in the area are advised to not pick up or handle any stray or wild animal, If your pet or livestock is behaving strangely contact your veterinarian immediately. Make sure all your dogs, cats, ferrets, and livestock are vaccinated against rabies. For more information, contact the Chenango County Health Department, (607) 337-1673

Otsego County Area Candidates for public office will participate in a debate this evening at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta. Candidates for Oneonta Mayor, Oneonta 7th Ward Common Council, Town of Oneonta Supervisor, & County Representatives for the 4th & 13th District will participate, starting at 6:00 PM.

2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held in Oneonta today, one from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the SUNY Oneonta Hunt College Union, another from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, Make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motor vehicle accident on I-81 in the City of Binghamton Thursday morning. Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol and emergency personnel responded to a 3-car accident on I-81 south at the off ramp of Exit 12, they found a U-Haul truck on fire with the driver entrapped in the vehicle, they attempted to extinguish the flames, the U-Haul operator was extricated and transported to Wilson Medical Center, but was was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The U-Haul was towing a vehicle, after merging from Route 17 and was approaching the off ramp of Exit 12 when an SUV attempted to merge across several lanes and struck the U-Haul, causing the operator to lose control and collide with a DOT attenuator truck. The identity of the deceased will be released pending notification of next of kin.

Helios Care will hold a fundraising concert tonight beginning at 7:00 PM, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, spokesperson Kathryn Dailey said that fundraisers like this help fund a variety of useful programs:

(Kathryn Dailey 10-10-25)

The Grand Oneonta Opry Benefit concert will feature Elijah Wise, John Thompson and the Driftwoods joined by local musicians like Ken Wilber, The Horseshoe Lounge Playboys and Doug Decker, more information is available at helioscare.org.

The Foothills Performing Arts center will have their annual "Shocktoberfest" tomorrow, with a variety of activites according to spokesman Geoff Doyle:

(GEOFF DOYLE 10-10-25)

More information about Shocktoberfest & other events is available at foothillspac.org.

Helios Care will hold a fundraising concert Friday Night beginning at 7:00 PM, at the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, spokesperson Kathryn Dailey told WCDO about the performers donating their time for Helios Care:

(Kathryn Dailey 10-10-25)

The Grand Oneonta Opry Benefit concert will help fund a variety of programs throughout the year, more information is available at helioscare.org.

The Foothills Performing Arts Center will have their annual "Shocktoberfest" Saturday with a variety of activities according to spokesman Geoff Doyle:

(GEOFF DOYLE 10-10-25)

More information about Shocktoberfest & other events is available at foothillspac.org.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-7-25

A Chenango County Grand Jury Indicted Zackery England for criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell (fentanyl), possession of methamphetamine, and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Prosecutors said England also attempted to discard fentanyl by throwing it into bushes during a July 23 incident in Norwich. England will appear in Chenango County Court for arraignment shortly.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or with the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta has brought back "The Idol Kings" following a great show last year, Foothills Director Geoff Doyle comments:

(Geoff Doyle 8-29-25)

Tickets can be purchased before the show or at foothillspac.org.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market St, to donate blood, use the Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Visions Summer Concert Series at the Foothills Performing Arts Center will have a Father's Day Weekend Celebration on Saturday, Foothills Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 6-13-25)

The event runs from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, more information about this & other shows is available at foothillspac.org.

The Tri County Senior Center at 43 Pearl Street in Sidney, will have an open House Friday evening to showcase the array of activities & programs that they offer, that senior may be interested in, Spokesperson Carol Allen explains:

(Carol Allen 3-18-25)

The Open House will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with the entrance in the right rear of the former Hospital building, more information is available at 563-8065.

More concerts & stand up comedy shows are coming to Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta, including 1 big name at the end of the month, according to spokesman Geoff Doyle:

(Geoff Doyle 3-18-25)

Tickets for the Tom Green show & others can be found at foothillspac.org.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-18-25

Chobani is gifting $250,000 each to infrastructure projects in Central New York, including for the Unadilla Community Farm's buildout of a solar-powered commercial kitchen and classroom space in West Edmeston, the kitchen will turn fresh harvests into nutritious meals for those in need, will also double as a teaching space for the Unadilla Community Farm's Beginning Farmer Training Program. Food made on-site will be donated to regional food pantries.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-4-25

Fans of Irish dancing can go to the Foothills Performing Arts Center tonight for a performance of the "Step Crew", Spokesman Geoff Doyle comments:

(Geoff Doyle 3-4-25)

Tickets may still be available online at foothills pac.org.

A State Trooper observed a vehicle off the roadway on State Highway 30 near County Highway 8 in the town of Roxbury Sunday Morning. An investigation at the scene determined that a Jeep Cherokee was traveling west on State Highway 30 when it went off the roadway and struck an embankment. 59 year old Karen Tesi of Grand Gorge was transported to Margaretville Hospital then later air lifted by LifeNet to Albany Medical Center. Her injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.

State Police arrested 26 year old Morgan Hopkins of Cortland for Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child Less than 17 years of age and Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child less than 16 years of age. Hopkins is accused of promoting and possessing images consistent with child sexual exploitation. His arrest followed an investigation and the execution of a search warrant at his Cortland residence. The investigation stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Hopkins was transported to the Cortland County Correctional Facility for arraignment.

The Foothills Performing Arts Center has several notable shows coming up, 2 of them coming up in the next week & another in April, Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 2-26-25)

Tickets and more information about these & other shows can be found at foothillspac.org.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-26-25

Delaware County Public Health Services was notified of a positive flock of highly pathogenic avian influenza, also known as H5N1. The flock consists of 150 chickens, geese and ducks. Federal & State agencies are on site at the farm advising on depopulating, cleaning, and disinfection activities. Contact with the flock was limited to the owner. Heather Warner of the Delaware County Public Health told WCDO News what people should look for in their own flock or among wild birds near their homes:

(Heather Warner 2-25-26)

To date, there have been no human cases of avian influenza and no detections in cattle or domestic pets; it is advisable to keep children & pets away from dead birds or animals. National surveillance of milk is currently in place in multiple states including New York.