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WCDO News — Thursday 7-5-18
The Afton Fair will be held 3 days this year from Friday through Sunday with a host of activities. Fair Spokesperson Rhonda Barriger told WCDO News about Friday’s Line-up:
(Rhonda Barriger 7-5-18)
This year is the 129th Afton Fair; more information is available at theaftonfair.com or at the Afton Fair Facebook page.
A portion of a railroad bridge in downtown Syracuse has collapsed, causing closures in the area & stopping Central New York Rail Traffic this afternoon. Emergency crews blocked off the area of West Onondaga Street and South Clinton Street after part of a bridge collapsed in Syracuse This afternoon at about 1:00 PM. Syracuse
Mayor Ben Walsh said that nobody was hurt in the accident, some utility lines were brought down. The bridge is owned by the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway.
Catholic Charities announced that they will hold their Family Color Run Walk on July 21st in Keith Clark par in Sidney. Spokesperson Tracy Martindale said that there is a discount if people sign up to participate by tomorrow:
(Tracy Martindale 7-5-18)
Registration forms can be found at the Oneonta, Sidney or Cobleskill Catholic Charities offices or online at charitiesccdo.org. The race will begin at 9:00 AM on July 21st; registration will begin before the race at 8:15 AM.
US Senator Chuck Schumer visited Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown Tuesday, where he discussed a proposal to cut taxes by 50% for the growing number of small breweries opening up across the state. Schumer was also calling for more funding for the Tobacco Trade & Tax Bureau, who are understaffed with inspectors tasked with reviewing & allowing permits for the growing amount of small breweries.
State DEC Officials announced that 2 men have been charged, for allegedly dumping waste from the power cleaning of the Oneonta High School Track, into the Oneonta creek nearby. John Scott & Victor Doratto of Copeland Coating Company were ticketed for disturbing a protected stream, after local residents reported the change in color of the creek.
The race for the 19th Congressional District is heating up, after the recent Democratic primary. Both republican Incumbent John Faso & Democratic challenger Antonio Delgado appeared in Oneonta this week, Faso toured Custom Electronics in Oneonta Tuesday, Delgado campaigned in Neahwa Park Wednesday during the annual 4th of July Hometown Festival.
Bullthistle Brewing Company of Sherburne will be photographed and videotaped on Monday July 9 for the Brew Central national advertising campaign, which brings together the stories behind craft beer, hard cider, wineries and spirits in Central New York with a website and ad placement in some of the nation’s premier beer magazines. Bullthistle Brewing Company will also be featured in the next installment of the YouTube series, “Stories on Tap”, the filming is scheduled for about 5:00 PM Monday at the Company's site at 45 South Main Street in Sherburne.
Service arrangements for Trooper Nicholas Clark have been set for Saturday and Sunday. Calling Hours will be held Saturday from 1:00PM to 6:00PM at Alfred University's Physical Education Center; the Funeral Service will be on Sunday at 11:00 AM at Alfred University's Physical Education Center. Trooper Clark was fatally shot Monday Morning responding to the report of a suicidal suspect barricaded in his residence, in Steuben County.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies 22 year old arrested Daniel Tompkins of Gilboa for Criminal Mischief, Tampering with Evidence, Assault, Conspiracy, Tompkins allegedly assaulted an individual after having conspired with others and that Tompkins damaged the property of the assaulted victim with damages estimated to be in excess of $1500.00. Tompkins is accused of altering & hiding evidence from this incident. Tompkins was arraigned at the Town of Stamford Court; he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 in bond. He will re-appear in the Town of Stamford Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton on June 26th as a result of patients seeking medical treatment following an ATV accident. The Investigation revealed that a 12 year old Walton girl was operating an ATV in the Town of Tompkins when she lost control, left the roadway, traveled down an embankment, overturned and came to a rest in a creek bed. The driver and 2 passengers on the ATV, 42 year old Beth Czerniak and an 8 year old girl, all 3 were treated at Delaware Valley Hospital. Czerniak was later transported to Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, for further treatment of a head injury. Deputies have arrested Beth Czerniak of Walton for 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child and for numerous other traffic charges, she will appear in Town of Tompkins Court at a later date to answer the charges.
(Rhonda Barriger 7-5-18)
This year is the 129th Afton Fair; more information is available at theaftonfair.com or at the Afton Fair Facebook page.
A portion of a railroad bridge in downtown Syracuse has collapsed, causing closures in the area & stopping Central New York Rail Traffic this afternoon. Emergency crews blocked off the area of West Onondaga Street and South Clinton Street after part of a bridge collapsed in Syracuse This afternoon at about 1:00 PM. Syracuse
Mayor Ben Walsh said that nobody was hurt in the accident, some utility lines were brought down. The bridge is owned by the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway.
Catholic Charities announced that they will hold their Family Color Run Walk on July 21st in Keith Clark par in Sidney. Spokesperson Tracy Martindale said that there is a discount if people sign up to participate by tomorrow:
(Tracy Martindale 7-5-18)
Registration forms can be found at the Oneonta, Sidney or Cobleskill Catholic Charities offices or online at charitiesccdo.org. The race will begin at 9:00 AM on July 21st; registration will begin before the race at 8:15 AM.
US Senator Chuck Schumer visited Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown Tuesday, where he discussed a proposal to cut taxes by 50% for the growing number of small breweries opening up across the state. Schumer was also calling for more funding for the Tobacco Trade & Tax Bureau, who are understaffed with inspectors tasked with reviewing & allowing permits for the growing amount of small breweries.
State DEC Officials announced that 2 men have been charged, for allegedly dumping waste from the power cleaning of the Oneonta High School Track, into the Oneonta creek nearby. John Scott & Victor Doratto of Copeland Coating Company were ticketed for disturbing a protected stream, after local residents reported the change in color of the creek.
The race for the 19th Congressional District is heating up, after the recent Democratic primary. Both republican Incumbent John Faso & Democratic challenger Antonio Delgado appeared in Oneonta this week, Faso toured Custom Electronics in Oneonta Tuesday, Delgado campaigned in Neahwa Park Wednesday during the annual 4th of July Hometown Festival.
Bullthistle Brewing Company of Sherburne will be photographed and videotaped on Monday July 9 for the Brew Central national advertising campaign, which brings together the stories behind craft beer, hard cider, wineries and spirits in Central New York with a website and ad placement in some of the nation’s premier beer magazines. Bullthistle Brewing Company will also be featured in the next installment of the YouTube series, “Stories on Tap”, the filming is scheduled for about 5:00 PM Monday at the Company's site at 45 South Main Street in Sherburne.
Service arrangements for Trooper Nicholas Clark have been set for Saturday and Sunday. Calling Hours will be held Saturday from 1:00PM to 6:00PM at Alfred University's Physical Education Center; the Funeral Service will be on Sunday at 11:00 AM at Alfred University's Physical Education Center. Trooper Clark was fatally shot Monday Morning responding to the report of a suicidal suspect barricaded in his residence, in Steuben County.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies 22 year old arrested Daniel Tompkins of Gilboa for Criminal Mischief, Tampering with Evidence, Assault, Conspiracy, Tompkins allegedly assaulted an individual after having conspired with others and that Tompkins damaged the property of the assaulted victim with damages estimated to be in excess of $1500.00. Tompkins is accused of altering & hiding evidence from this incident. Tompkins was arraigned at the Town of Stamford Court; he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 in bond. He will re-appear in the Town of Stamford Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton on June 26th as a result of patients seeking medical treatment following an ATV accident. The Investigation revealed that a 12 year old Walton girl was operating an ATV in the Town of Tompkins when she lost control, left the roadway, traveled down an embankment, overturned and came to a rest in a creek bed. The driver and 2 passengers on the ATV, 42 year old Beth Czerniak and an 8 year old girl, all 3 were treated at Delaware Valley Hospital. Czerniak was later transported to Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, for further treatment of a head injury. Deputies have arrested Beth Czerniak of Walton for 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a child and for numerous other traffic charges, she will appear in Town of Tompkins Court at a later date to answer the charges.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 2-23-16
The Otsego County Sheriffs department arrested 20-year-old Eric Ferguson Jr of Oneonta for allegedly selling narcotics and marijuana to undercover officers at the Oneonta Wal-mart parking lot. Ferguson was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance, the investigation continued and Officers arrested his father, 43 year old Eric Ferguson Sr. & 45 year old Linda Lee Clow, of Oneonta for allegedly supplying the narcotics to his son to sell. Ferguson Sr. was charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance, Clow was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. All 3 were arraigned & were remanded to the Otsego County Jail on bail pending future court action.
New York State is moving into the forefront for the future push toward using renewable energy sources. Governor Cuomo discussed that at a recent forum in Albany:
(Cuomo 2-23-16)
141 clean technology companies have been supported and through the Governor’s Cleantech Business Incubator initiative, which has attracted more than $215 million in private capital and created 980 jobs at businesses statewide.
State Police arrested 42-year-old Daniel Mowers of Delhi for Felony DWI, 12 counts of Felony Leandra’s Law, and 13 counts of endangering the Welfare of a Child. Troopers accuse Mowers of driving a Gilboa School bus while intoxicated after a phone call from a concerned parent whose child reported to the parent that the bus was being operated erratically. Mowers was arraigned & was remanded to the Schoharie County Jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond, pending court action Thursday
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services today announced a new webinar series aimed at educating prescribers about responsible prescribing of opioid medications. The four-part webinar series runs today through March 10th. More information is available at combatheroin.ny.gov or 1-877-8-HOPENY.
Governor Cuomo announced a plan to protect residential and small commercial consumers from unfair business practices in the retail energy service industry following a review by the State Public Service Commission. The review found that multiple energy services companies were overcharging for electric and gas service, as well as failing to deliver on promises for savings and clean energy. Today's actions will both enhance consumer protections and ensure that violators of the regulations will not continue operating in the State.
The body of 53-year-old Carolyn Weeks of Newfield was found Friday morning near her car on a remote stretch of road in Tompkins County, according to the State Police. There was no indication of foul play, but the investigation into the cause of death is continuing. Weeks was last seen Feb. 9 leaving work around 3 p.m. at Titus Towers in Ithaca. Snowmobilers found Weeks' car late Thursday, and her body was found about 150 yards from her car Friday morning.
State Senator Jim Seward announced that the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction will be at SUNY College in the Hunt Union Ballroom today. Seward is a member of the task Force; they will be getting input regarding the heroin epidemic, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM. The roundtable forum is one of several being conducted around the state to solicit input and develop recommendations for legislative action.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is seeking 64-year-old Leon Squires, Jr., formerly of Walton, on an outstanding Arrest Warrant issued by Delaware County Court in December 2015. Leon Squires was last observed in the Hancock, and northeast Pennsylvania, in late December. Squires is described as being approximately 5’7”, 165 pounds, with blue eyes and gray hair. Anyone with information can call (607) 832-5555 or 1-888-914-9111. All calls will be kept confidential.
Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Business After Hours Event today at the Super 8 Hotel. The program will run from 5:00 to 7:00.
New York State is moving into the forefront for the future push toward using renewable energy sources. Governor Cuomo discussed that at a recent forum in Albany:
(Cuomo 2-23-16)
141 clean technology companies have been supported and through the Governor’s Cleantech Business Incubator initiative, which has attracted more than $215 million in private capital and created 980 jobs at businesses statewide.
State Police arrested 42-year-old Daniel Mowers of Delhi for Felony DWI, 12 counts of Felony Leandra’s Law, and 13 counts of endangering the Welfare of a Child. Troopers accuse Mowers of driving a Gilboa School bus while intoxicated after a phone call from a concerned parent whose child reported to the parent that the bus was being operated erratically. Mowers was arraigned & was remanded to the Schoharie County Jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond, pending court action Thursday
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services today announced a new webinar series aimed at educating prescribers about responsible prescribing of opioid medications. The four-part webinar series runs today through March 10th. More information is available at combatheroin.ny.gov or 1-877-8-HOPENY.
Governor Cuomo announced a plan to protect residential and small commercial consumers from unfair business practices in the retail energy service industry following a review by the State Public Service Commission. The review found that multiple energy services companies were overcharging for electric and gas service, as well as failing to deliver on promises for savings and clean energy. Today's actions will both enhance consumer protections and ensure that violators of the regulations will not continue operating in the State.
The body of 53-year-old Carolyn Weeks of Newfield was found Friday morning near her car on a remote stretch of road in Tompkins County, according to the State Police. There was no indication of foul play, but the investigation into the cause of death is continuing. Weeks was last seen Feb. 9 leaving work around 3 p.m. at Titus Towers in Ithaca. Snowmobilers found Weeks' car late Thursday, and her body was found about 150 yards from her car Friday morning.
State Senator Jim Seward announced that the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction will be at SUNY College in the Hunt Union Ballroom today. Seward is a member of the task Force; they will be getting input regarding the heroin epidemic, from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM. The roundtable forum is one of several being conducted around the state to solicit input and develop recommendations for legislative action.
The Delaware County Sheriff's Office is seeking 64-year-old Leon Squires, Jr., formerly of Walton, on an outstanding Arrest Warrant issued by Delaware County Court in December 2015. Leon Squires was last observed in the Hancock, and northeast Pennsylvania, in late December. Squires is described as being approximately 5’7”, 165 pounds, with blue eyes and gray hair. Anyone with information can call (607) 832-5555 or 1-888-914-9111. All calls will be kept confidential.
Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Business After Hours Event today at the Super 8 Hotel. The program will run from 5:00 to 7:00.
CAROLYN WEEKSDANIEL MOWERSDelhiERIC FERGUSON JR.ERIC FERGUSON SR.GILBOA CENTRAL SCHOOLGovernor CuomoHUNT UNION BALLROOMLEON SQUIRESLINDA LEE CLOWNew YorkNew York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse ServicesNEWFIELDNYOneontaPUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONSidney Chamber of CommerceState senator Jim SewardSUNY ONEONTAWaltonWCDO