WCDO Radio News

The Gus Macker tournament gets underway today in Norwich, with early registration, with hundreds of teams participating in the annual tournament, which returns after a 2 year break due to the pandemic. Jamey Mullen is one of the organizers & he told WCDO News that this a family event:

(Jamey Mullen 7-8-22)

Mullen said that the schedule of events can be found at Macker.com & then go to the Norwich page.

STATE POLICE at Troop C announced that 1 person was arrested during an Underage Drinking Initiative in Delaware County on Wednesday. Alcohol was sold to a minor at Smiley’s Convenience Store located at West Main Street, Sidney, an appearance ticket was issued to the clerk who sold alcohol to the minor. Several other businesses in Sidney, Walton, Franklin & Delhi were in compliance.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-8-22

The Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 47 year old Lance Johnson of Binghamton was found guilty on all counts in Broome County Court Thursday, for the fatal shooting of Alison Salisbury of Binghamton and for the shooting of Shannon Brooks of Conklin, on August 7, 2020. Johnson will be sentenced on October 7th.

The Gus Macker Tournament will begin Friday at the Norwich High School Complex, organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that they still have a need for some volunteers this weekend:

(Tom Revoir 7-6-22)

Those who would like to volunteer can call Revoir at 607-336-9622, extension 29.

During the 4th of July holiday, State Police in Troop “C” removed 7 impaired motorists off the roadways. State Police at Norwich arrested 50 year old Shaney Stevens of Coventry for Driving While Intoxicated, following the investigation of a vehicle that struck a telephone pole and the driver left the scene. Stevens had been driving the vehicle and she lost control and struck the pole. Stevens was arrested & was processed and released on appearance tickets to the Coventry Town Court on August 24th.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-6-22

State Police arrested 57 year old Tamara Tophoven and 43 year old Rebecca Tophoven of Edmeston for 4 counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals; failure to provide proper sustenance. A trooper was dispatched to check on the welfare of animals in a trailer on Taylor Hill Road in the Town of Edmeston, several dogs and cats were living inside an abandoned trailer in squalor, with minimal ventilation, no water and without proper care. The trooper contacted the Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown, the animals were voluntarily surrendered to the SPCA to receive care. Both women were issued appearance tickets to the Edmeston Town Court and are scheduled to appear on July 18th.

The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament will be held in Norwich again this summer, following the cancellation of the event the last 2 years due to the pandemic, Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that they still need volunteers for a variety of tasks:

(Tom Revoir 6-28-22)

The Gus Macker Tournament was also moved to the Norwich High School Complex this year, July 8th through the 10th.

Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds will be returning to the Chenango County Fairgrounds on July 4 after a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Organizer Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment told WCDO News that they are happy to be getting this event going again:

(Terry Potter 6-28-22)

The event will begin at 4:00 PM on Monday July 4th, Tickets are available at brownpapertickets.com, more information is available at the Millennia Entertainment Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 6-28-22

The 1st of 2 Primary Elections of 2022 will be held today with Polls until 9:00 PM. The Democratic and Republican primaries for New York Governor are on the ballot, Democrats also vote for Lieutenant Governor. State Assembly Primaries will also be held around the state today. Congressional & State Senate Primaries will be held on August 23rd.

The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is returning to Norwich this summer after a 2 year break due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO that the tournament will be in a new location, and that volunteers are needed:

(Tom Revoir 6-23-22)

Those who would like to register a team to play in this summers Macker Tournament can go online by Monday June 27th at Macker.com, those who want to volunteer can call Tom Revoir or Jamey Mullen at the Norwich YMCA at 336-9622.

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 6-21-22

The Deadline to register a team for the Gus Macker Tournament in July has been pushed back, organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-21-22)

To register a team for the tournament, go online to Macker.com & scroll down to the Norwich event, the Macker tournament will be at the Norwich High school Complex this year, July 8th through July 10th.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-8-22

The Gus Macker Tournament returns to Norwich after a 2 year break due to the COVID 19 pandemic, Co-Organizer Tom Revoir visited the WCDO Studios this morning, and he is looking for volunteers for a variety of roles:

(Tom Revoir 6-8-22)

The Gus Macker Tournament runs from July 8th to the 10th at the Norwich High School Complex this year. The Deadline to register a team is June 20th at Macker.com, Prospective sponsors of volunteer can call the Norwich YMCA at 336-9622 and speak with Revoir or Jamey Mullen.

Referees & Volunteers are needed for this years Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Norwich, on July 9th & 10th at the Norwich High School, organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that recruiting volunteers is more difficult after the 2 year layoff:

(Tom Revoir 5-12-22)

Those who would like to register a team to play in this summers Macker Tournament can go online by June 20th at Macker.com, referees volunteers and sponsors can call Tom Revoir or Jamey Mullen at the Norwich YMCA at 336-9622.

University of Maine Chancellor's office announced that Michael Laliberte will be the next president of the University of Maine at Augusta starting August 1st. Laliberte has served as President of the SUNY Delhi since 2016, where he added 19 new degree programs to address local and state workforce issues and oversaw $42 million in transformative capital projects.

The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is returning to Norwich this summer after a 2 year break due to the COVID 19 pandemic, with the tournament at the Norwich High School, Organizer Tom Revoir said that certified referees are needed:

(Tom Revoir 5-6-22)

Those who would like to register a team to play in this summers Macker Tournament can go online by June 20th at Macker.com, sponsors can call Tom Revoir or Jamey Mullen at the Norwich YMCA at 336-9622.

The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 45 year old Chad Jackson of Binghamton, was found guilty of 2nd degree burglary, On March 28, 2020, Jackson broke into a room at the Del Motel on Upper Court Street in Kirkwood and stole items from a person inside. He is facing up to 15 years in prison and faces sentencing August 8th.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-1-22

The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is returning to Norwich this summer after a 2 year break due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO that the tournament will be in a new location, and that volunteers & sponsors are needed:

(Tom Revoir 4-1-22)

Those who would like to register a team to play in this summers Macker Tournament can go online by June 20th at Macker.com, sponsors can call Tom Revoir or Jamey Mullen at the Norwich YMCA at 336-9622.