WCDO Radio News

The Delaware County Fair will have new attractions this year, Spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO about a special day on Tuesday August 15th:

(Jason Craig 7-10-17)

The Delaware County Fair will run from August 14th to the 19th this year at the fairgrounds in Walton.

A combined effort by local and regional emergency preparedness officials helped the 2017 Gus Macker Basketball Tournament run safely. More than 7,000 spectators watched 330 teams play in the 22nd annual double-elimination competition, sponsored by the Norwich Family YMCA. The City/County Emergency Operations Center was staffed with Responders from the Norwich Police Department, Norwich Fire Department, Norwich Emergency Management, Chenango County Bureau of Fire and the Southern Tier Regional Incident Management Team. Beside minor medical concerns, the players and fans enjoyed a problem-free event.

Norwich will again be the site for the Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament this weekend, with 400 teams participating on courts set up along East Main Street. The teams play in a round robin tournament with different classifications; it is sponsored by the Norwich Family YMCA.

The Gus Macker Tournament will be held this coming weekend in downtown Norwich, and there is a need for volunteers, according to organizer Tom Revoir:

(Tom Revoir 7-3-17)

Those wishing to volunteer for the Gus Macker Tournament can call 336-9622 extension 29.

Organizers of this year's Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Norwich are seeking volunteers to come forward & help out in any capacity to make sure the tournament is successful again this year. Organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-23-17)

Revoir said that those interested in volunteering could call the Y in Norwich at 336-9622, the Gus Macker tournament will be held July 8th & 9th.

The Deadline for those who want to register a team for the upcoming Gus Macker Basketball Tournament has been extended, organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-20-17)

The Gus Macker Tournament will have about 400 teams competing on the weekend of July 8th & 9th, online registration is available at macker.com/local/norwich-ny.

The deadlines for signing up teams online for the upcoming Gus Macker Basketball tournament is tonight, organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-19-17)

The Gus Macker Tournament will be held the weekend of July 8th & 9th in Norwich.

The deadlines for signing up teams for the upcoming Gus Macker Basketball tournament is approaching quickly, organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-16-17)

The Gus Macker Tournament will be held the weekend of July 8th & 9th in Norwich.

State Police arrested 48-year-old Frederick Gustina of Cleveland, New York, for Aggravated DWI with a B.A.C. result of .31%, plus other traffic violations. The arrest occurred after troopers responded to a domestic dispute at a home on East Main Street in the Town of Worcester, troopers were advised that Gustina had left the area in a Toyota FJ Cruiser; he was stopped nearby and was taken into custody. Gustina was arraigned in the Town of Maryland court and was remanded to the Otsego County jail in lieu of $500 cash bail or $1,000 property bond; his next court date is on June 20, 2017.

A 2nd fundraising event has been scheduled, which will be a Golf Tournament the day before the "Rock In The Park" event, as an extension to the concert fundraiser. Organizer Jason Hall explains:

(Jason Hall 6-15-17)

The Charity Golf Tournament will be held Friday July 7th at the Afton Golf Course, more information is available at 972-6526, or by email: jhall@tiogadowns.com.

The Deadline for teams to sign up for the annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is approaching quickly, according to organizer Tom Revoir:

(Tom Revoir 6-15-17)

This Year's Gus Macker Tournament will be held July 8th & 9th in downtown Norwich.

The 22nd Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held next month in Norwich, organizer Tom Revoir said that the deadline for siging up a team is approaching;

(Tom Revoir 6-9-17)

More information is available at macker.com/local/norwich-ny, or by calling the Norwich Y at 336-9622.