WCDO Radio News

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-7-23

The Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament will be held this weekend at the Norwich High School Campus, organizer Tom Revoir said that they still have a last minute need for scorekeepers:

(Tom Revoir 7-7-23)

Those interested in score keeping should call the Norwich YMCA, again those numbers are 607-336-9622 extension 29 or extension 0.

The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is this weekend at the Norwich High School, organizers are looking for scorekeepers and other positions, according to organizer Tom Revoir:

(Tom Revoir 7-5-23)

Those interested should contact Tom Revoir at 607-336-9622 extension 29.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-5-23

Morris Fire Fighters responded to a blaze at a vacant house at 50 South Broad Street Saturday at around 5:15 pm. Mutual aid was received from fire fighters in West Laurens, South New Berlin, Gilbertsville, Pittsfield, Edmeston, Unadilla and Otego, the cause of the fire is under investigation, no injuries were reported.

The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is this weekend at the Norwich High School. Organizers are looking for scorekeepers, those interested should contact Tom Revoir at 607-336-9622 extension 29.

Preparations are continuing for the upcoming Chenango County Fair in August, Fair spokesperson Mary Weidman said that tickets are available ahead of time:

(Mary Weidman 6-30-23)

The Chenango County Fair will run from August 9th to the 13th at the fairgrounds in Norwich. More information is available at chenangofair.com.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-23-23

Anielle "AK" McEwan Lomnicki has been cleared to play basketball at the Gus Macker Tournament in Norwich next Month, AK suffered numerous injuries when she was struck by a drunk driver while walking home from school in Sidney February 15th, she told WCDO News that she is excited & ahead of schedule in her ongoing recovery:

(AK McEwan Lomnicki 6-23-23)

AK's father, Rick Lomnicki said that they have been watching other people playing various sports, but watching his daughter compete after all she has been through will be exciting:

(Rich Lomnicki 6-23-23)

"AK" will be competing at the Norwich Macker July 8th & 9th on 1 of 9 WCDO sponsored teams, she also plans to play in the Ithaca Gus Macker tournament, and 2 other tournaments later this summer.

A.M. NEWS Friday 6-23-23

The Dick's Open Golf Tournament Pro rounds begin today through Sunday at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott. The concert to be held their tonight features Country Music Star Kenny Chesney.

The Deadline has not & will not be extended for teams to register for this year's Gus Macker Basketball Tournament at the Norwich High School. Organizer Tom Revoir said that the push is on to get volunteers & especially Referees to sign up for the tournament:

(Tom Revoir 6-22-23)

Revoir said that those interested in being a referee should contact him as soon as possible at 607-336-9622 extension 29.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-19-23

The work is underway on the Norwich Water Main Projects under South Broad Street, and East Main Street. City of Norwich Community Development Director Erik Scrivener said that the projects are underway & they are still waiting on the federal money:

(Eric Scrivener 6-19-23)

Scrivener said that the water main projects are scheduled to be completed by August 31st.

The deadline to sign up a team for the upcoming Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball tournament is this week, organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-19-23)

Revoir said that they are also still looking for referees & other volunteers for the Macker Tournament at the Norwich High School July 8th & 9th, Revoir said that people interested in Volunteering can call the Norwich YMCA at 607-336-9622, extension 29.

Preparations are continuing for the annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament July 8th & 9th at the Norwich High School. Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that they still need referees to come forward:

(Tom Revoir 6-5-23)

Revoir said that people interested in Volunteering can call the Norwich YMCA at 607-336-9622, extension 29.

The 26th Annual Norwich Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns to Norwich, on July 8 & 9, at the Norwich High School Complex, Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that registration will continue for several more weeks & they need volunteers & especially, they need referees:

(Tom Revoir 5-8-23)

Teams can Register at macker.com, and interested parties who can referee can contact Tom Revoir at 336-9622 extension 29.

The 26th Annual Norwich Gus Macker 3-on-3 basketball tournament returns to Norwich, on July 8 & 9, Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that registration will continue for several more weeks & they need volunteers & referees:

(Tom Revoir 4-28-23)

Teams can Register at macker.com, and interested parties who can referee can contact Tom Revoir at 336-9622 extension 29.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-28-23

Governor Hochul announced an agreement on a 220 Billion Dollar State Budget, including a resolution on the bail reform issue:

(Hochul 4-28-23)

The budget also includes funds for mental health issues, education, hospitals, clean water & housing among many other initiatives.

The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Norwich will be back this summer July 8th and 9th in the parking lot at the Norwich High School and Middle School. Organizer Tom Revoir said that they are hoping to approach pre-pandemic numbers for teams participating this year:

(Tom Revoir 3-9-23)

Revoir said that there are 3 divisions: Junior Divisions (18 years of age and below), Adult Divisions (19 years of age and above), and Top Divisions (Most experienced level of play). More information is available at Macker.com.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 3-9-23

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 35 year old Michael Catapano of Oneonta for DWI, following the report of an accident Sunday on State Highway 28, near Frank Slawson Road in the Town of Franklin. Deputies observed a vehicle that had left the roadway and came to rest in the Ditch. Deputies charged Michael Catapano with DWI, Driving with a BAC greater than 0.08%, Failure to keep Right, Catapano was released on uniform traffic summons returnable to the Town of Franklin Court.

The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Norwich will be back July 8th and 9th in the parking lot at the Norwich High School and Middle School. Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO news that they need referees, scorekeepers & volunteers for other tasks again this year:

(Tom Revoir 2-23-23)

Registration is open for teams at Macker.com & go to the Norwich drop down on the website, more information is available at 607-336-9622

48-year-old Jeremy Griffin of Endicott pleaded guilty to felony Assault in Broome County Court. In August, Griffin repeatedly punched a 32-year-old woman in the face, fracturing her jaw, during a domestic dispute at an apartment on East Main Street in Endicott. He was also in violation of a court order of protection prohibiting him from contact with the woman. Griffin has a prior felony conviction for burglary in 1993. He will be sentenced to 4 years in New York State prison on May 16.

The Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament in Norwich will be back this summer July 8th and 9th, organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News that they will return to the Norwich High School property for the 2nd straight year:

(Tom Revoir 2-20-23)

Revoir said that more information is available at Macker .com & Registration is now open.