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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-3-26

State Police will increase patrols to crack down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions over the Fourth of July holiday, through Sunday night. Drivers can expect to encounter sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols, Troopers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic devices while driving, they should also remember to “move over” for stopped emergency and hazard vehicles when traveling. Last year’s Fourth of July enforcement period, Troopers issued 10,497 total tickets, arrested 210 people for DWI, 258 tickets for distracted driving, 301 tickets for Move Over law violations.

Otsego County Office of Emergency Services announced that the State of Emergency for bot the towns of Pittsfield & Laurens have been rescinded today. Motorists are urged to drive with caution in those towns as recovery efforts are continuing.

The Nate Lull Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament is held This Sunday at Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Lull told WCDO about the latest tournament:

(Nate Lull 7-3-26)

This year's tournament will be raising money for the 2027 edition of the scholarship, where the goal is to surpass last year's fundraising efforts, about 60 teams will be participating.

The Unadilla Friends Church at 747 Rogers Hollow Road will be opened on Sunday, at 1 PM, the Time Capsule reveal will begin. There will be activities following the reveal, A gathering of new memorabilia to be placed in the new capsule for 2076 will take place, For more information call 607-563-8083 or call/text 607-434-0651.

Guinness World Record holder Bill Clark will attempt to break the record for the most decks of cards ripped in half in 60 seconds at Mirabito Stadium after the Rumble Ponies’ game tonight against the Chesapeake Baysox. The current World Record for the most decks of cards ripped in half in 60 seconds is 26 decks.

A.M. NEWS Friday 7-3-26

State Police at Binghamton responded to a 2-vehicle crash involving an SUV and motorcycle on Hunt Hill Road in the town of Fenton Thursday. The preliminary investigation indicates that an SUV was traveling north on Hunt Hill Road when the operator was making a left turn into a driveway, the motorcycle was traveling south when the 2 vehicles collided, the motorcycle became engulfed in flames, The operator of the motorcycle did not survive. The SUV operator did not report any injuries. The roadway was closed during the investigation. The investigation remains ongoing.

Days 3 and 4 of the 4 day Oneonta 250 celebration continues Saturday & Sunday; On Saturday, the traditional Hometown Fourth events will be held, Hill City Celebrations Board Chairman Sean Lewis comments:

(Sean Lewis 7-3-26)

Lewis said that More information is at hometown4th.com.

The weekend concludes from 1 to 5 pm. Sunday, July 5 with Huntington Park’s Festival Under the Big Tent, a re-creation of a Redpath Chautauqua event that took place in 1914 in Huntington Park. Huntington Library Director Alex Benjamin explains:

(Alex Benjamin 7-3-26)

America 250 Oneonta events are supported by the City of Oneonta, as well as local businesses, more information is available by visiting Facebook: Oneonta250.

On Saturday, July 4 The Unadilla Time Capsule on the Community House front lawn, will be opened up after a parade, Jill Sholtes was 1 of the 4th Graders in 1976 who participated in the planning the Time Capsule, and is 1 of Saturday;s organizers, told WCDO about the Capsule:

(Jill Sholtes 7-3-26)

Sholtes said that 23 of the 1976 4th Graders will be there Saturday, after the parade from the Unatego Elementary School to the Community House, The Time Capsule will be opened at 12:00 Noon. A new Tricentennial time capsule for 2076 is being organized by the Rotary Club of Unadilla. Anyone is invited to contribute an item to be opened on July 4, 2076.

The Gilbertsville Pet Parade will be held tonight, where people are encouraged to bring their pets, preferably in costume, to walk through the hamlet, organizer Traci Martinetti explains:

(Traci Martinetti 7-3-26)

The event is free and starts at 6:30 this evening.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-22-26

State Police at Troop C in Sidney held their annual Memorial Service, a day to remember those who served, especially those who gave their lives in the line of duty, Troop C Commanding Officer Major Lucas Shuta Comments:

(Lucas Shuta 5-22-26)

Major Shuta also reminded motorists that there will be extra traffic on the roads this Memorial Day Weekend, and there will be extra patrols making sure every arrives to their destinations safely:

(Major Shuta MDAY Patrols)

State Police and other Law Enforcement agencies will be looking for intoxicated drivers, distracted drivers, and those violating the state's Move Over Laws, Construction will be suspended during the Memorial day Weekend, except in the case of an emergency.

The National Baseball Hall of Fame Military Classic will be held Saturday, at Doubleday Field in Cooperstown. Seven Hall of Famers and 25 big league stars will participate in the seven-inning legends game during Memorial Day Weekend festivities that will honor baseball’s longstanding connection to the military. The activities begin when gates open at 11 am., and the pregame home run hitting contest will begin at noon, followed by the 1 pm. game. For more information on Memorial Day Weekend programming, please visit baseballhall.org/hofclassic.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Sidney Saturday from 10:00AM to 2:00 PM at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, 1-800 Red Cross or with the Blood Donor App. The Blood Drive is dedicated to the memory of Madisyn Oakes, a Bainbridge Guilford Student who passed away in a car crash at 17 years of age on April 20, 2025.

This Saturday, New Berlin is hosting its First Annual Village Crawl, which is a Community Cleanup Day and emergency stabilization kickoff at the historic Harris-White House also known as the "Pink Palace" at 5050 State Highway 8, New Berlin, the event will run Saturday, from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-22-26

General Clinton Canoe Regatta gets underway today through Sunday with attractions at General Clinton Park, according to co-chairman Mike Kaufman:

(Mike Kaufman 5-22-26)

Each day features a variety of canoe races for all ages, culminating with the 70 mile races from Cooperstown to Bainbridge Sunday. The Full Schedule is available at canoeregatta.org.

Fenimore Art Museum on State Route 80 in Cooperstown features a major exhibition beginning May 23rd. The Linda McCartney Retrospective: From the Light, which offers a look at the life and work of Linda McCartney, Director of Exhibits Julia Madore explains:

(Julia Madore 5-22-26)

The exhibit features her portraits of musicians such as The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Aretha Franklin and The Beatles. Fenimore Art Museum begins summer hours on May 23rd and will be open 7 days a week from 10 am – 5 pm, this exhibits runs through September 7th, pre-purchase tickets online at fenimoreart.org or at the door.

This Year, the Sidney Memorial Day Parade will be combined with the SFCU Hometown Day Parade on Monday, Anna Banks of SFCU explains:

(Anna Banks 5-22-26)

The Parade will go from Steiner Road, down Main Street to River Street and end at the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park near State Route 8.

2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today, 1 in Cooperstown from 9 am. - 1 pm., at the Clark Sports Center, another will be in Delhi from 11 am. - 4 pm., at the Delhi United Ministry, on Church Street; make appointments at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-14-26

This Year's Memorial Day Parade in Sidney will be combined with the annual SFCU Hometown Parade, for the 250th year old our country, organizer Anna Banks of SFCU explains:

(Anna Banks 5-14-26)

people from all over the region who would like to participate can just show up at 8:00 AM on Monday Memorial Day.

This Year's General Clinton Canoe Regatta will feature the competition among area singers, with the winners getting to sing on stage at this summer's biggest event in Sidney, according to organizer Ed Curley:

(Ed Curley 5-14-26)

The competition will start at 1:00 pm in the Main Event Tent on Saturday at General Clinton Park in Banbridge during this years' General Clinton Canoe Regatta.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-14-26

Over 4,800 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral candidates will participate in Commencement ceremonies at SUNY Binghamton today through Saturday, on campus. All ceremonies will be streamed live via the Binghamton University's YouTube Channel.

Am American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Quality Inn, on State Highway 23; make appointments at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-24-26

Norwich Police Department arrested Todd Talbot of Norwich, for Endangering the Welfare of a Vulnerable Adult, Sexual Abuse, and Forcible Touching. Talbot allegedly subjected the victim to unwanted sexual contact, he was located by and taken into custody without incident. Talbot was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

This year, the Sidney Hometown Day Parade & the annual Memorial Day parade will be combined into 1 big parade on Memorial Day, Anna Bank of SFCU explains:

(Anna Banks 4-24-26)

The parade route this year will be from Steiner Road, to Main Street, to River Street, ending at the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park on River Street.

The Jericho Arts Council & the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre are welcoming back the Feinberg Brothers Bluegrass Band from Long Island Saturday night, for a return engagement, according to Council Spokesman Phil Wade:

(Phil Wade 4-24-26)

Tickets can be reserved at (607) 288-3882.

The Tri County Senior Center & the Delaware Valley Humane Society have teamed up for a new fundraiser for the shelter, Carol Allen of the Tri County Seniors & Erin Insinga of the Humane Society visited WCO to explain the effort:

(Carol Allen-Erin Insinga 4-24-26)

The Cookbooks should be available shortly, more information is available at the Tri County Senior Center's Facebook Page.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-24-26

The DEA National Drug Take-back Day will be this Saturday, where people can bring old expired medicines to their local collection site, from 10 am. to 2 pm. This is free and anonymous, they can not accept LIQUIDS, INHALERS, OINTMENTS, THERMOMETERS, NEEDLES OR AEROSOLS. Check for a local collection site at DEATakeBack.com.

Chenango Arts Council presents a show Sunday "Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed" Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 4-24-26)

The show will be on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, tickets are available at chenangoarts.org.

The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office will commemorate “National Historic Marker Day” today with a plaque unveiling made possible by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s National Register Signage Grant Program. Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 4-24-26)

This year’s plaque unveiling will be held at 10 a.m. this morning at 72 South Broad Street in Norwich, more information is available at (607) 337–1845.

The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 33rd “Tree City USA” and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, at 9 am at the LaFayette Park bandstand. Plans include a proclamation, Tree City USA flag and plaque presentation, and a giveaway of seedling trees and shrubs.

WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 7-3-25

State Police arrested 52 year old Lawrence Slater of Norwich, after a Chenango County Grand Jury indictment. Slater was operating a vehicle on April 12th and crashed into an on-coming vehicle driven by 62 year old Steven Biviano of Oxford, who was pronounced dead at the scene, on State Highway 12 in the town of Oxford. Slater was operating the vehicle with a BAC of .18%, he was charged with Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Manslaughter, Vehicular Manslaughter, Felony DWI & Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, he was was arraigned in Chenango County Supreme Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail, or $50,000 bond.

47 year old Steven Caiati of Starlight, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in Delaware County Court to 1 count of Tampering with Physical Evidence and 1 count of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, for driving under the influence of methamphetamine, he attempted to conceal his stash of methamphetamine from police. Caiati will be required to pay a fine of $1,270 while also having his driver’s license suspended for 6 months, he was sentenced to time served (approximately 90 days) and extradited to Pennsylvania where his parole will be violated as a result of this felony conviction.

The Southern Tier Music Fest will be held Saturday at the Sidney Airport, with a day full of top entertainment, according to co- organizer Ed Curley:

(Ed Curley 7-3-25)

More information is available at southerntiermusicfest.com.

The Nate Lull Golf Tournament will be held Sunday in Franklin, to raise money for the Nate Lull Scholarship program, which handed out $18,000 in scholarships to area seniors recently, and look to give away more next year, Nate commented on the WCDO Morning show earlier this week about the Tournament:

(Nate Lull 7-3-25)

More information about the scholarship, golf tournament and all thing local sport can be found at natelull.com.

The Chenango Blues Association NBT Summer Concert Series starts tonight in the East Park in Norwich, featuring Buckwheat Zydeco, Jr.. Shows are scheduled for July 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st, as well as on every Thursday in August, each show starts at 7:00 PM.

The Oneonta Hometown July 4th Parade will be held on Friday July 4th, with staging on Market Street. The parade starts at 1:00 PM, a festival will follow the parade at Neawha Park, with the night ending with a fireworks display, the event is being coordinated by Hill City Productions & the Oneonta Parade Team.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Cooperstown from 12:30 pm. - 5:30 pm., at the Bassett Hall, 31 Beaver St, Another Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta Saturday from 10 am. - 3 pm., at the Southside Mall - Oneonta YMCA, Schedule appointments at the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

State Police and local law enforcement agencies have increased patrols to crack down on reckless and impaired driving during the July 4th holiday weekend. Law enforcement officers from across the state will conduct sobriety checkpoints and target aggressive driving during the busiest travel weekend of the summer, the campaign will run through Sunday, July 6th.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-20-25

State Police arrested 37 year old Jason Lagano of Port Crane, for 2nd degree Assault, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Unlawful Possession of Noxious Matter. On May 8, Troopers were notified that a victim was seeking care at UHS Wilson Medical Center for injuries sustained at a residence in Afton, after being pepper sprayed and struck with an object which caused fractures to both of the victim’s arms. Troopers were not able to immediately locate Lagano and a warrant was issued for his arrest, he was located Thursday by the Broome County Sheriff’s Department and turned over to Troopers, he was processed & was Arraigned & released on his own recognizance, He’s scheduled to appear at Afton Town Court on July 1.

The Sidney Hometown Day festivities will be held this year at Keith Clark Park in Sidney on the afternoon of Saturday June 21st, Following the 1:00 pm parade from the Sidney High School to Keith Clark Park, Justine Bishop of the Sidney United Way explains:

(Justine Bishop 6-6-25)

The event was brought back this year through the efforts of the Sidney United Way, Sidney Chamber of Commerce & Masonville Connects.

The Cullman Child Development Center will have the 1st of their summer educational series events this Sunday, with the “Buzz About Honeybees”, Cullman Director Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 6-17-25)

Other Summer educational Events will include the Derby Day & Cullman Classic Car show on July 13th and Agriculture Day on July 27th.

The 25th annual CHENANGO COUNTY DAIRY DAY, will be held tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. The event will include kids games, face-painting, farm machinery, farm animals & a kiddie tractor pull.

The West Kortright Center is bringing back " Kidstock", with Music, Art and activities for all, this Sunday from 11am til 3pm, with a suggested donation of $25. More information is available at (607) 278-5454

The Delaware County Historical Association and the 144th New York Reenactment Group will hold a Civil War Re-Enactment Saturday & Sunday at the Association's grounds at 46549 state Highway 10 in Delhi The weekend will feature two full-scale battle reenactments, Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for active or retired military, and free for children 12 and under. For more information, call 607-746-3849

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-24-24

Today in the deadline to register teams for the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament in Norwich next month, Co-Organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 6-24-24)

Teams can register at Macker.com, referees & volunteers should contact Revoir at the Norwich YMCA At 607-336-9622, extension 1029. The Macker Tournament returns to the streets of Downtown Norwich this year on July 13th & 14th.

The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds voters that tomorrow is primary day, with the Polls open from 6 am. to 9 pm. There are no Republican party Primaries in Delaware County, Democrats will vote for a town council seat in the Town of Roxbury, and for the Party representative in the race for 102nd Assembly District. Primary elections will be held at your regular poll site.

The Tioga County Sheriff’s Office has released more information regarding a fatal accident on Sunday, at about 1:00 AM. Patrols responded to Bailey Hollow Road in Newark Valley after reports of a crash, where the vehicle left the road and struck a tree. The driver of the car was an unidentified 17-year-old, the driver & 3 passengers were taken to Wilson Hospital, 18 year old Connor VanZile of Newark Valley, succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident.

Hill City Celebrations is holding its annual Hometown Fourth of July Festival in Neahwa Park, on Thursday, July 4, beginning with a parade on Main Street at 1 pm. Following the parade, family-friendly games, a bounce house, food and craft vendors, live music, and many other activities will be held all day in Neahwa Park. The night will culminate with a fireworks show, more information is available at hillcitycelebrations.com or following Hill City Celebrations on Facebook.

A.M. NEWS Monday 6-24-24

State Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant said in a decision filed Thursday that the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision did not provide sufficient evidence to refute allegations that it has failed to follow the limits on solitary confinement enshrined in state law in 2021. State law limits solitary confinement in most cases to three consecutive days, or six days in any given 30-day period.

The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta announced that the Paula Cole Concert scheduled for this Friday Night has been canceled. Foothills Director Geoff Doyle told WCDO News said that the concert was canceled due to circumstances beyond their control and they are working to reschedule the show at a later date. Tickets will be refunded, more information is available at (607) 431-2080.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-7-24

State Police responded Thursday at about 11:45 AM to a motorcycle and a utility truck crash on Bert Washburn Road in the town of Otego. An investigation revealed that a utility truck was parked and unoccupied when 39 year old Robert Burns of Otego lost control of his motorcycle and slid into the front of the utility truck. He was thrown from the motorcycle and was located underneath the truck. Troopers, Otego EMS and Otego Fire rendered aid to Burns, but he was pronounced deceased on scene. The investigation is ongoing.

State Police announced that a woman wanted in connection with a triple homicide was taken into custody Thursday following a vehicle pursuit in I-86. A State Trooper initiated a traffic stop, the suspect failed to comply, so pursuit was initiated into Steuben County where Sheriff's Deputies assisted. A tire deflation device was used & 23 year old Alyssa Venable of Spotsylvania, Virginia, was taken into custody. Venable was wanted on 3 counts of 2nd-degree murder and criminal use of a firearm, Venable will be returned to Virginia shortly.

The 42nd Annual Algonquin Antique Auto show will be held on Sunday at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, spokesman Ernie Thompson explains:

(Ernie Thompson 6-7-24)

Thompson said that the event will be held Sunday Rain or Shine, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, a Flag day Ceremony will be held at 12:00 Noon, more information is available at 764-8134.

Butternut Valley Alliance will hold its annual “On the Trail of Art” Festival Saturday & Sunday at the Texas Schoolhouse State Forest in New Lisbon. Butternut Valley Alliance Spokesperson Maggie Brenner explains:

(Maggie Brenner 6-7-24)

Admission to the event is free, more information or reservations can be found at butternutvalleyalliance.org.

Otsego County is accepting applications continuously for Correction Officers, at the County Correctional Facility. Interested Applicants should have Graduated from high school or possess a high school equivalency diploma, plus they should possess a New York State driver’s license they must pass a background investigation and psychological test, applications can be found at otsegocounty.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-7-24

The annual Airport Community Day will be held at the Eaton Airport in Norwich, this Saturday, Airport Administrator Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 6-7-24)

The Show will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park fundraising Golf Tournament will be held Saturday at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, event organizer Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 6-7-24)

The event serves as the main fundraiser for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park, as they continue to make changes & upgrades at the park on River Street near State Route 8.

SFCU will be hosting their annual Hometown Day Parade in Sidney This Saturday, Spokesperson Anna Banks explains:

(Anna Banks 6-7-24)

The Parade starts at 1:00 PM at the Sidney High School parking lot down West Main to Main Street & on to River Street & it ends at Keith Clark Park.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-4-24

State Police issued 10,949 tickets and arrested 225 people for DWI on Memorial Day weekend. The special enforcement period began on Friday, May 24, 2024, and ran through Monday, May 27th, in the Troop C Area, there were 770 total arrests, 11 for DWI, 192 for speeding & 234 violated the child restraint & seat belts laws.

31 year old Cachet Fernandez of Unadilla was convicted of Failing to Register as a Sex Offender, on Monday in Delaware County Court, Fernandez appeared in Delaware County Court for a conference on his pending case, after the conference, he pleaded guilty to the indictment. Fernandez relocated from Delaware County to Binghamton, but never changed his address with the State Sex Offender Registry. Judge John Hubbard sentenced Fernandez to a 3-year conditional discharge, if he fails to keep his address current during that 3-year period, or violates any laws, he is subject to being re-sentenced to 1 and 1/3 to 4 years in state prison.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the ratification of a three-year labor agreement with the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, which includes more than 1,100 members of the New York State Agency Police Services Unit in titles such as Forest Ranger, Environmental Conservation Officer, Park Patrol Officer and University Police Officer. The agreement, which runs until March 31, 2026, won the approval of 97 percent of PBA of New York State members who cast ballots.

Butternut Valley Alliance will hold its annual “On the Trail of Art” Festival Saturday & Sunday at the Texas Schoolhouse State Forest in New Lisbon. The trail will feature student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris Central schools, Butternut Valley Alliance Spokesperson Maggie Brenner explains:

(Maggie Brenner 6-4-24)

Brenner said that Admission to the event is free, reservations & more information is available at Butternutvalleyalliance.org.

SFCU will be hosting their annual Hometown Day Parade in Sidney This Saturday, Spokesperson Anna Banks explains:

(Anna Banks 6-4-24)

The Parade starts at 1:00 PM at the Sidney High School parking lot down West Main to Main Street & on to River Street & it ends at Keith Clark Park.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-4-24

20 year old Aidan Demorier of Johnson City, was sentenced to 1 1/3 to 4 years in prison for Bail Jumping in Delaware County Court. On April 1, 2022, Demorier failed to appear in court after being released on his own recognizance, On March 21, the Delaware County Grand Jury indicted Demorier, An arrest warrant was issued, and he was taken into custody & he pleaded guilty & was sentenced yesterday.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Web Presence Seminar for Business owners and non-profit organization leaders will view their digital marketing efforts. The seminar will be conducted by Sean Griffin of Cornerstone Services TODAY, in the meeting room at the Business Center at 5 ½ Main Street in Delhi, starting at 10:00 am.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-15-23

The campaigning is continuing in the race for the Delaware County Republican Party nomination in this year's District Attorney's Race, Long time area Attorney Joe Ermeti told WCDO why he should get the endorsement of Republicans in the upcoming primary:

(Joe Ermeti 6-15-23)

Current Acting District Attorney Shawn Smith is also running to get the Republican Party nomination in the Primary, he told WCDO why he should be the party's choice:

(Shawn Smith 6-15-27)

Smith already has the Conservative party nomination in the race for Delaware County District Attorney, the promary day will be on June 27th.

Amphenol in Sidney is planning for a variety of celebrations to coincide with the 100th anniversary in Sidney in 2025, Chris Cappello of Amphenol is helping to plan the festivities:

(Chris Cappello 6-15-23)

Cappello said that they are starting to collect memorabilia from the Scintilla, Bendix, Allied & Amphenol days, a new website has been set up at sparkinthedark100.com with more information regarding getting the items to Amphenol for consideration in their displays or for their future museum.

Hill City Celebrations, which was formerly known as "First Night Oneonta" is holding its annual Hometown Fourth of July Festival in Neahwa Park. The event will take place on Tuesday, July 4, beginning with a parade on Main Street at 1 p.m. Following the parade, family-friendly games and activities, food and craft vendors, live music, and other activities will be held all day in Neahwa Park. The night culminates with a fireworks display in Neahwa Park after dark, the rain date is slated for Wednesday, July 5.)

A.M. NEWS Thursday 6-15-23

State Police responded Tuesday to an address on Popple Hill Rd in the Town of Lisle after a 911 call was received. Preliminary results of the investigation indicated that a deceased 36-year-old female intentionally caused the death of her 7-year-old son before taking her own life. The investigation is on-going.

Commerce Chenango announced that their next Business After Hours event will be held today, at Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County. The event will run from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Hospice location at 33-39 Court Street in Norwich.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-9-23

The State Police issued a total of 38,363 tickets statewide during the National “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaign which ran from May 22nd to June 4th. Troopers arrested 399 people for DWI and investigated 2,436 crashes, including 410 personal injury crashes and 2 fatal crashes. Troopers wrote over 10,600 tickets for speeding, over 1300 for Distracted Driving, over 8400 for Seat-belt violations & 337 for violating the Move Over Law.

The Annual SFCU Parade & Sidney Hometown Day will be held tomorrow with a variety of activities, according to Sidney Chamber of Commerce President Teri Schunk:

(Teri Schunk 6-9-23)

Schunk said that music will be provided at Keith Clark Park, by Just the 2 of Us & The Beadle Brothers.

A.M. NEWS Friday 6-9-23

Broome County Sheriff's Deputies responded Tuesday to a report of a physical injury domestic dispute in the Town of Binghamton, they found a female victim with lacerations, 38 year old Adam Gurney of Binghamton, was arrested, after deputies found that he had a full Stay Away Order of Protection against him, he also had an outstanding arrest warrant through the Town of Vestal, for violating an order of protection. Gurney was charged with Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Family Offense, Criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation, he was arraigned and has remained in custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office.

The annual Airport Community Day will be held at the Eaton Airport in Norwich, this Saturday, Airport Administrator Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 6-9-23)

Some activities will be held today, the bulk of the activities will be tomorrow from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park fundraising Golf Tournament will be held Saturday at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, event organizer Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 4-25-23)

The event serves as the main fundraiser for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park, as they continue to make changes & upgrades at the park on River Street near State Route 8.

The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today. The Blood Drive will be from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, To make an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Butternut Valley Alliance will hold its third annual “On the Trail of Art” Festival Saturday & Sunday in the General Jacob Morris State Park in Morris. The trail will feature student artists from Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton and Morris Central schools, plus 40 local artists will exhibit their works. Admission to the event is free; reservations are required and may be made at ButternutValleyAlliance.org.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-8-23

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Is planning “Hometown Day” on June 10th, which will begin with the SFCU parade, followed by events in Keith Clark park, Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 6-8-23)

The parade will begin lining up at 11:00, after the parade, all of the events mentioned will be at Keith Clark Park on River Street in Sidney.

The smoke from the Quebec wildfires has lessened somewhat today, local Meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:

(Rich Townsend 6-8-23)

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that she is pushing for federal assistance with the Canadian fires & for upgrading equipment to deal with these situations:

(Gillibrand 6-8-23)

The smoke has reached into the Carolina's as well as shifting to the West in Canada and in the US today, the Canadian government has not indicated when they will have the fires under control.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies initiated a traffic stop Wednesday on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden after observing a vehicle driving erratically, and passing multiple vehicles on the roadway. Deputies identified the driver as 26-year-old, Kyle Buckley, of Walton, Buckley’s driver’s license had been suspended for failure to answer a summons on 3 separate dates. Buckley was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operator & improper passing, he was released on the traffic tickets and is directed to appear in the Town of Hamden Court at a later date to answer the said charges.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that her administration has reached contract agreements with the New York State Public Employees Federation and with the United University Professions. The agreement with PEF is for a three-year term running until April 1, 2026 for more than 51,000 New York State employees in a in a wide variety of professional, scientific and technical titles. The agreement with UUP is for a four-year term running until July 1, 2026 for more than 37,000 SUNY system faculty and professional employees. Both agreements are subject to ratification by union membership.

The largest statewide Special Olympics New York competition of the year is coming to Ithaca this weekend. More than 800 athletes and coaches from throughout New York will be in the area for State Summer Games, with competition in 7 sports: Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Powerlifting, Swimming, Tennis and Track & Field, with festivities beginning Friday at 7:00 PM, with the closing ceremonies Saturday night.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-8-23

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has sued 30 upstate New York municipalities for enacting emergency orders barring migrants form hotels, motels & apartment complexes. Local Counties that were sued include Broome, Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie Counties

Hospice & Palliative care of Chenango County will hold their annual Service of Remembrance event today, Grief Services Coordinator, Jordyn Andrews explains:

(Jordyn Andrews 6-8-23)

Andrews said that the program is scheduled to be outside of their offices on Court Street in Norwich, but will be moved inside in case of inclement weather

Otsego County Sheriff's Office announced a child seat safety check will be held in Oneonta Today. The event runs from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at 762 state Highway 28. more information is available at 547-4230.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-8-23

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Is planning "Hometown Day" on June 10th, which will begin with the SFCU parade, followed by events in Keith Clark park, Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 5-8-23)

Those who would like to be vendors, or who would like to volunteer to help out, email to office@sidneychamber.org.

Former long time area Assemblyman Gary Finch passed away Friday at the age of 79. Finch retired from the Assembly in 2020 after serving for 10 terms in the Assembly, part of his district was in Chenango County.

New York Mets right-handed pitcher Carlos Carrasco will be making a rehab start with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies on Tuesday against the Hartford Yard Goats at Mirabito Stadium. First pitch is at 6:05 PM. Fans can purchase tickets to Tuesday's game by visiting www.BINGRP.com, calling 607-722-3866, or in person at the Visions Federal Credit Union Starting Gate Box Office at Mirabito Stadium.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that a proposed change to Medicare wage payments, could bring about $43 million for UHS hospitals locally. Schumer said that almost $4 million alone could go to UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.

A.M. NEWS Monday 5-8-23

All levels of the City of Oneonta municipal parking garage will be closed until further notice. Routine visual inspection has revealed some additional structural deterioration. City officials are taking precautionary measures until the entire garage can be reevaluated by the City’s structural engineering consultant. The Trailways bus terminal may remain open with no impact to regular operations. Parking restrictions will be lifted in the City’s Dietz Street Lot. There is additional public parking available in the Damaschke Field and Neahwa Park Large Pavilion parking lots & The City is working to establish a downtown shuttle bus to downtown.

Norwich Police arrested 36 year old Thomas Wright for criminal contempt, resisting arrest, tampering with physical evidence, criminal possession of a controlled substance, burglary and grand larceny charges. Police received information Thursday that Wright was hiding in an apartment at 46 Henry Street, he was eventually taken into custody. Wright was turned over to the State Police.

Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:30PM-7:30PM, at Sidney Fire Hall. More information about rabies is available by calling 607-832-5200 or at delawarecountypublichealth.com

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-17-23

A Group of Sidney residents & businesses are teaming up for a fundraiser Saturday at 6:30 at Keith Clark Park for the family of Anielle "AK" McEwan-Lomnicki, who was severely injured when she was hit by a vehicle while walking home from school Wednesday afternoon. Kim Ayres is one of the organizers, she told WCDO News how the money will be raised:

(Kim Ayres 2-17-23)

Ayres also said that the Polar Bear Jump at Good year Lake will be held tomorrow and a portion of those funds raised will also go to AK's family. Also, At the MAC basketball championship games tonight at UV they will be taking up a collection for the Sidney student who was hit by a car earlier this week. Anielle McEwan-Lomnicki. BG Boys play Delhi at 5 and Unatego Girls take on Greene at 7:30.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce has scheduled an event in March as well as the annual Hometown Day parade & activities in June, Chamber President Teri Schunk appeared live on the WCDO Morning show:

(Teri Schunk 2-17-23)

Schunk also said that the 4 Towns Forward organization will beholding their annual Yard Sale April 29th at locations in Afton, Bainbridge, Sidney & Unadilla again this year.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 51 year old Donna Dalton of Davenport for driving with a suspended registration. Deputies were patrolling Sunday on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi, they conducted a traffic stop & charged Dalton with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended/Revoked Registration, she was released and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 38 year-old Danielle Pitre of Staten Island, for driving with a suspended registration. Deputies were patrolling Sunday on State Highway 30 in the Town of Colchester, they conducted a traffic stop, Pitre was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with a Suspended/Revoked Registration, Failure to turn in License Plate to DMV, Failure to Notify DMV of Address Change, and several other lesser charges, she was released on the traffic tickets and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Colchester Court at a later date to answer the charge.

See New York's premiere Billy Joel Tribute Band, The Downtown Men, in the Martin W. Kappel Theater Saturday, February 18, 2023. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7, tickets are available at ChenangoArts.org, by calling 607-336-2787, or at the door.

More than 330 guests attended the Friends of Bassett Healthcare Network’s fifth annual Valentine’s Soirée at the Otesaga Resort & Hotel in Cooperstown on Saturday, February 11. The event raised over $250,000 in support of Bassett’s School-Based Health and Dental Program.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 2-17-23

Delaware County District Attorney's office announced that 40 year old Denise Wells of Herkimer was convicted of 1 count of Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, in the Town of Delhi Court Wednesday. Wells was charged after driving erratically through Delhi on December 12th of last year, she eventually drove off the road on State Highway 10, she was under the influence of heroin. Wells was sentenced to a 1-year conditional discharge, she was also ordered to undergo a drug and alcohol evaluation, attend and complete an Impaired Driver Program, and attend a Victim Impact Panel, her license was revoked for 6 months, and she was ordered to pay $900 in fines & fees.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today at the Sidney High School, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or by calling 1-800-Red Cross.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-21-22

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a fatal UTV accident on Carcass Brook Road in the Town of Tompkins. 45-year-old William Youhas of New Jersey was operating a side-by-side Utility Vehicle When he lost control & the vehicle overturned, Youhas was partially ejected & was pinned underneath, 1st responders were not successful and Youhas was pronounced deceased at the scene.

19 year old Payton Gendron of Conklin has had his court date adjourned, due to the snow storm that dumped about 6 feet of snow on the Buffalo area since Thursday. Gendron was due in Erie County Court today to to answer to a series of charges for the fatal shooting for 10 people and the injuring of 3 others, during an attack on a Supermarket in a black neighborhood in May. Gendron is being held pending court action in for local and federal courts in the near future.

Delaware County Sheriff's deputies arrested 24 year old Henry Kaufmann of Delhi following an investigation into a 1 vehicle accident Friday night on State Highway 10 in Delhi. Deputies responded to the accident site, where the driver left the scene, Kaufmann was later located & he was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident, moving from lane unsafely, speed not reasonable and prudent, operating with no seat belt, and open container. Kaufmann was released on an appearance ticket and was scheduled to appear before the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

State Police and local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special traffic safety initiative this Thanksgiving weekend, from Wednesday, through Monday. Construction-Related Lane Closures Limited will be limited from Wednesday Morning to Monday morning to ease the increased holiday traffic, except in the case of emergencies.

On Saturday, staff and youth from the Tobacco Free Zone/Reality Check program of Chenango County commemorated this year’s Great American Smokeout by conducting a cigarette Butt cleanup in the East & West Parks in the City of Norwich. Tobacco Free Zone coordinator Brad Morrison explains:

(Brad Morrison 11-21-22)

The Tobacco Free Zone program of Chenango County can assist municipalities, employers and other groups to transition their property to tobacco-free spaces. More information is available at TFreeZone.net.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-21-22

The State Department of Education is now requiring all State schools to drop Native American Imagery or names as their mascots. Districts will have until the end of this school year to comply with the directive or risk the loss of funding and even school officers such as the superintendent.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-28-22

The Broome County District Attorney's Office announced that 32-year-old Stephen Moran of Binghamton was arraigned in Broome County Court Thursday, he was charged with aggravated vehicular homicide, vehicular manslaughter, 2nd degree manslaughter, along with several other charges, he is accused of driving intoxicated at an excessive speed August 8th on the Vestal Parkway, his vehicle crashed into a vehicle occupied by Alfred and Paula Latessa, Alfred was pronounced dead at the scene, Paula succumbed to her injuries at an area hospital shortly after the crash.

The Greater Binghamton Airport announced today that they will be offering additional flights to New York City shortly. Officials announced that Delta Airlines will be offering 2 flights a day to LaGuardia Airport, starting on January 9th. Tickets for the New York City flights will be sold starting tomorrow.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-28-22

State Police are continuing their search to locate Frederick Mayock who was last seen on the Canadarago Lake boat launch with a kayak on October 22, 2022. Investigators are asking the public who live or have businesses near Canadarago Lake and near the boat launch on State Highway 28 to review security or surveillance footage that show a white kayak (pictured below). If anyone has video of the kayak from Saturday, October 22 between the hours of 9am and 8pm to please contact New York State Police at (607)561-7400.

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society's 16th Annual Live Benefit Auction will be held Today at the Quality Inn on Route 23 at 5:30 pm, more information is available at oneontahistory.org, or at 607-432-0960.

The 2022 New York State Cannabis Expo, Conference & Career Fair will be held this weekend at the Albany Capital Center Saturday from 6:00-9:00pm & Sunday from 10:00 am-5:00pm. Experts in the field are expected to speak to participants over the 2 day event regarding procedures & successes in other states where Marijuana has become legal for adult use.

The "NorWitch" Fall Festival will be held in Downtown Norwich Saturday, sponsored by The Norwich BID, which will include the final Saturday in the Park with Chobani as well as a variety of Halloween themed events, according to spokesman Tracy Chawgo:

(Tracy Chawgo 10-28-22)

Chawgo said that the will be numerous vendors, a pumpkin painting contest, bounce house, hay rides, plus the annual YMCA Halloween parade set at 11:00 AM.

Saturday is National Drug Take Back day nationwide. The DEA encourages people to get rid of unwanted or expired medication properly, in order to keep them out of the waste stream & out of the wrong hands, to find out where to get rid of medications, go to dea.gov/takebackday#collection-locator.

2 Otsego County Blood drives are scheduled, the 1st will be in Oneonta today from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street. Another Blood drive will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Burlington Flats Baptist Church. Appointments can be made using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Commitment to Community Dinner will be held Saturday at the Sundown Golf & Country Club starting at 6:00PM. The Chamber will honor Barnard's Hometown Hardware as the Business of the year, Lambrecht Auction as the Business of Distinction, the Citizen of the Year is Jennifer Lambrecht & the Service Organization of the Year - Bainbridge American Legion

Governor Cuomo held his daily Coronavirus briefing at the new LaGuardia Airport in Queens today, he was asked about the possibility of schools reopening in the fall:

(Cuomo 6-10-20)

Several regions in the state moved into Phase 2 of the Reopening this week, & the expectation is that the Southern Tier Region & other upstate regions could enter into Phase 3 by the end of the week or into the weekend.  Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO what businesses could re-open:

(Kerri Green 6-10-20)

Green will be co-hosting a Zoom Webinar Thursday at 4:00 PM regarding Phase 3; people can sign up by email to Register@chenangony.com, or call Commerce Chenango at 334-1400.

Chenango County Public Health announced a 6th death from the Coronavirus today.  They report a total of 135 cases, 2 patients are hospitalized, 69 are quarantined, 124 have recovered, and about 6400 tests have been conducted.

The Unadilla Flag Day Parade has been rescheduled, on Sunday June 14th at 6:30 PM.  The parade has been changed into a Drive-By Parade, and the public is welcome to attend, & they must abide by Social Distancing Guidelines & wear a face mask.  The procession will start at the Unadilla Elementary School & will continue to the I-88 Interchange with State Route 7, there will be no Flag Day Ceremony at the Community Field this year.

Organizers for the annual Oneonta Hometown 4th of July Festival has been cancelled; organizers expect that it will be able to resume in 2021.

State Senator Fred Akshar will be taking his Town Hall Meetings online to talk with local leaders and constituents in the 52nd Senate District. The Virtual Town Hall will be held today at 6:00 PM; Residents who would like to participate are asked to register at Akshar.NYSenate.Gov.

THE Bassett Mobile Screening Coach Will is at the Oneonta Southside Mall today from 9:00 AM To 3:00 PM To Provide No Cost Mammograms and PAP tests to women 40 & over, Spokesperson Cali Riese explains:

(Cali Reise 6-10-20)

Appointments can be made at 1-888-345-0225.

The State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative, starting Thursday through Wednesday, June 17th.  Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones and will target drivers who violate New York’s "Move Over" Law.

Governor Cuomo announced that the State
Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special
weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year's "Speed Week"
enforcement crackdown started yesterday and runs through next Wednesday.
Troopers will also actively patrol highway work zones and will target drivers
who violate the "Move Over" Law.

State Senator Jim Seward announced Senate approval
of legislation to help increase safety for limousine passengers, following the
crash of a limo that killed 20 people in Seward's district in Schoharie last
October:

(Seward 6-7-19)

The package of 9 bills approved by the Senate would
increase insurance requirements for limousines, ensure drivers undergo drug and
alcohol testing & create a state hotline allowing the public to report
safety concerns.

The Annual SFCU Hometown Day Parade will be held
tomorrow starting at 12:00 Noon.  SFCU
Parade Organizer Elise Glasset comments:

(Elise Glasset 6-7-19)

The Parade will start at the Sidney High School and
go down West Main Street, then onto Main & River Street & conclude at
Keith Clark Park.

The HOPS Brewclub is pouring homebrewed beer to
raise money for Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans animal shelter, Saturday from 1:00
to 4:00 PM at the American Legion in Oneonta.
Suggested donation for the event is $25 and comes with a commemorative
glass.  Tickets can be purchased at The
8th Note Music Store & Super Heroes in Ripped Jeans Thrift Store.  Donations can also be made by check to Super
Heroes in Ripped Jeans, 697 Winney Hill Road, Oneonta, NY 13820 or online paypal.me/superheroesirj

The Annual Meredith Dairy Fest will be held this
Saturday & Sunday.  The event will
run from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day at 3575 Honest Brook Road in Meridale,
more information is available at the Meredith Dairy Fest Facebook page.

The Algonquin Antique Auto Club will hold their
annual Car show on Sunday at General Clinton Park.  The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
participants will be judged in 22 categories.

Former Oxford Academy teacher's assistant Heaven
Parrish of Smithville Flats pleaded guilty to 2nd degree attempted rape this
week.  Parrish was accused of having a
sexual relationship with an under aged male student, she will have to register
as a sex offender & faces court action again on June 14th in Chenango
County Court.

A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down a Seal
Indictment Thursday relating to a narcotics trafficking investigation in the
Hancock area. Deputies arrested 39 year-old Wilbur Tyrrell, of Starlight,
Pennsylvania, on the Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant as he attempted to flee,
on foot, across the bridge from the Village of Hancock into the State of
Pennsylvania. The Grand Jury accused Tyrrell of 3 counts of Criminal Sale of a
Controlled Substance, for allegedly selling Methamphetamines & Xanax, he
was also charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental
Administration.

The Annual Tri Town Relay for Life will be held
tonight at General Clinton Park, American cancer Society organizer Heather
Brewster explains what the funds are used for:

(Heather Brewster 6-7-19)

Brewster said that they expect to raise about
$50,000 with today’s event.

Hartwick College’s Foreman Gallery presents
Broadway Revealed: Behind the Theater Curtain, an exhibit showcasing some of
Broadway’s most critically acclaimed productions, by renowned photographer
& Oneonta native Stephen Joseph. The exhibit opens with a reception on
Sunday at 3:00 PM, Broadway Revealed runs through August 11, and is free and
open to the public.   Joseph is currently
photographing “behind the scenes” at The Glimmerglass Festival in
Cooperstown.  More information is
available at 431-4990.

State Police are cracking down on drunk and drugged driving and other traffic infractions for the 4th of July holiday. State Troopers are conducting sobriety checkpoints and targeting reckless and aggressive driving statewide to keep New York highways safe during one of the busiest times for summertime traveling. The enforcement detail will run through Thursday, July 5th. Also, Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended until Thursday, to accommodate travelers during the busy Independence Day holiday.

The Annual Gilbertville Pet Parade will be held this evening starting at the Centennial Park Pavilion, organizer Jonathan Dukochitz (duh-KOO-chits) explains:

(Jonathan Dukochitz 7-3-18)

Ice Cream treats will be available at the conclusion of the pet parade; more information is available at 646-320-7715.

First Night Oneonta and Five Star Subaru present the HOMETOWN 4th of JULY in Neahwa Park tomorrow, the event is alcohol free & admission is free. Among the Scheduled events: from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon; The Oneonta Color Run will be held in Neahwa Park, at 12:00 Noon will be the Parade, with the Lineup at 11:00 AM at the Foothills Center for the Performing Arts on Market Street. The parade will travel down Main Street and into Neahwa Park. All entertainment, activities & vendors will be in Neahwa Park & at 6:00 PM, there will be a free Oneonta Outlaws Baseball Game at Damascke Field, the day will conclude with Fireworks at 9:30 pm.

State Police Superintendent George Beach announced the death of Trooper Nicholas Clark. Early Monday morning, Trooper Clark, the Stueben County Sheriff’s Office and the Corning Police Department responded to a call of a suicidal subject barricaded at a residence in the town of Erwin, Stueben County. During the incident response, Trooper Clark was shot and killed. 43-year old Steven Kiley was found in the residence dead of an apparent gunshot wound. Trooper Clark was 29 years old, he graduated from the 203rd session of the Basic School in 2015. The incident remains under investigation.

Fireworks Over the Fairgrounds returns to the Chenango County Fairgrounds on July 4th, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 7-3-18)

Tickets are available locally at Blue Ox Store or at the gate the day of the show, the day will conclude with a Fireworks display at Dusk.

32 year old Jillian Hren of Walton arrested Sunday by State Troopers for operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and criminal possession of a controlled substance, after Troopers were called to the Mirabito gas station on Main Street in the village of Franklin, where they discovered Hren asleep in her vehicle with the engine running. Hren was released with appearance tickets for the Village of Franklin Court on April 10.

Governor Cuomo announced the application for the Excelsior Scholarship for new applicants in the 2018-19 academic year is now open. SUNY students whose families make up to $110,000 annually can now apply for tuition-free college at hesc.ny.gov/excelsior. The Excelsior Scholarship allows eligible full-time students to attend a SUNY or CUNY two-year or four-year college tuition-free. Applications will be accepted through Monday, July 23.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County announced that K through 12 teachers are invited to an all-day teacher training bus tour, Friday, May 11, 2018 to learn about teaching climate change in the classroom through multiple subject matter areas. Bus tour begins at the BOCES campus in Grand Gorge at 8:00 am and includes keynote speaker from Cornell Institute for Climate Smart Solutions plus tour stops at the Gilboa Museum, New York Power Authority, Cammer Forest and Prattsville. Registration is available Online at tinyurl.com/y82ea8dx

The State Labor Department released the unemployment rates for the state's counties today. Locally, Chenango County's rate was up to 7.3%, Delaware County was at 7.4% & Otsego County had 6.6 % unemployment. Statewide, the rate was at 5.1%.

Officials with SFCU announced today that they will not hold their annual "Hometown Day Parade" again this June, due to the Main Street Revitalization project, and the inability to find a suitable alternative route. Plans call for the parade to be brought back in June of 2019, with the official announcement expected in the Spring of 2019.

The Sidney Main Street revitalization Project is wrapping up the work on one side of Main Street this week, except for the planting of trees perennials & grass that will be planted in the spring. Ian Law of Place Alliance explains:

(Ian Law 12-4-17)

The other side of Main Street will have construction begin in the spring, with plans calling for that side to be finished in time for the Hometown Day Parade in June.

51-year-old John Gomes of Cohoes has been charged with reckless endangerment & arson, for allegedly trying to recreate a smithing technique he saw on television that led to a fire that destroyed 3 buildings & damaged 18 others last Thursday in Cohoes. 1 firefighter was injured in the Thursday afternoon fire, which spread rapidly from Gomes's backyard due to 20 to 30 mile an hour wind gusts.

State University at Oneonta officials announced that a freshman at the college died over the weekend. 18-year-old Daniel Michaels of Dix Hills died Saturday evening, details surrounding the death have not yet been released, and a memorial service was held on campus Sunday for Michaels.

The Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next regular meeting today, that meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Oneonta Common Council Chambers at City Hall.

The village of Sidney will be putting bids out in the next couple of weeks for the Main Street Project, with an eye on getting the projects under by the end of may or early June, which led to SFCU Officials deciding to cancel this year’s home town day parade. Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak explains:

(Andy Matviak 4-4-17)

SFCU officials announced that they fully plan on running the next Hometown Day Parade in June of 2018.

Opioid Overdose training will be held the next 2 nights at the Bainbridge Guilford high school. The training session will begin at 6:00 PM tonight & Wednesday night, all participants will be taught how to administer Naloxone & will receive a free rescue kit. More information is available at 967-6321.

A free entrepreneur workshop, "Customer Discovery Tactics," will be held today from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Oxford Academy Primary School. The presentation will be led by Southern Tier Startup Alliance

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host the 2017 Job Fair on Today at the Holiday Inn, State Route 23, Oneonta. The Job Fair will run from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

A vigil was held at Memorial Park in Binghamton this morning, to remember those killed 8 years ago today at the American Civic Association immigration center on Front Street by Jiverly Wong of Johnson City. 13 people were killed inside the center; Wong eventually turned a gun on himself. It was one of the largest homicides in US history.

State Police arrested 34 year old Nathan Reigles of Gilbertsville for felony 2nd degree Assault. The arrest occurred after troopers investigated an assault on Saturday on Ives Settlement Road in the Town of Guilford, where Reigles allegedly struck another man with a pipe several times to the face and head. The victim was treated at Tri-Town Regional hospital and was released. Reigles was arrested & arraigned in the Town of Guilford Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 property bond, he faces court action on Thursday.

The Annual SFCU Hometown Day Parade has been cancelled this year, due to the Main Street Construction scheduled to begin this summer in downtown Sidney. SFCU officials stated that they were not able to replicate an alternate route in order to safely accommodate the numerous parade units that usually participate. the 29th Annual SFCU Hometown Day Parade will be held in June 2018.

The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board will meet this Friday April 7th at 10:00 am at the County Office Building at 111 Main Street, Delhi. The meeting is open to the public.

The Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert for FRANKLIN CARNEY of Norwich was cancelled Sunday Afternoon. State Police said that the alert was cancelled following many reports of Carney located at Turning Stone Casino in Verona.

19-year-old Jose Fulwood of Norwich was arrested Friday by the Norwich Police Department, he was charged with 2nd degree rape and endangering the welfare of a child, for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct with another person less than 15 years old. Fulwood was arranged in Norwich City Court Friday afternoon, He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail.

The Tri Town Relay For Life Captain's Meeting will be held this afternoon, at SFCU in Sidney at 5:30 PM. The annual Relay For Life will be held at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge on Saturday May 6th from 11am to 11pm. More information is available at relayforlife.org/tritownny or at 267-0014.

Governor Cuomo announced the final report and recommendations from the Heroin and Opioids Task Force's plan to combat the state's crisis. among the 25 recommendation: Remove insurance barriers to inpatient treatment by eliminating prior approval for admission, Mandate that insurers use an objective, state-approved criteria when making coverage determinations for treatment, Increase the number of treatment beds and program slots for substance abuse disorder, Mandate prescribers to complete ongoing education on pain management, palliative care, and addiction, Limit opiate prescriptions for acute pain from 30-days to no more than a 7-day supply, with certain exceptions & Mandate that pharmacists educate consumers on the risks associated with prescription opioids.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a lead that was called in Thursday of a suspicious vehicle parked on Zion Hill Road near the Steam Mill State Forest in Masonville. Arthur Gehr’s Chevy Silverado pick-up truck was located parked on the side of the roadway locked. Gehr was not located anywhere near or around the vehicle. State Police & Deposit Police were called in to assist, State Police are conducting the current investigation & search effort in Delaware County. Gehr is 61 years of age and was last seen on Saturday June 4th at his residence on Barton Ave in the Town of Union. He last spoke with his employer on Sunday afternoon. He suffers from depression and has medical conditions & he may be in the Deposit area. Anyone with information is asked to call The Broome County Sheriff’s Office at 778-1911 or the Sheriff’s tip line at 778-1196.

The SFCU Hometown Parade will be held tomorrow through the village of Sidney. SFCU Spokesperson Elise Glassett told WCDO of the parade route:

(Elise Glassett 6-10-16)

Sidney Chamber Citizen of the Years Ray Baker & Business of the Years Cullman Child Development Center will be honored in the parade, which will feature over 70 units this year. Sidney police will close off area roads around the parade route prior to the 12:00 Noon start time until the conclusion of the parade.

The Village of New Berlin will be celebrating their Bicentennial on later today & all day Saturday, New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter explains:

(Terry Potter 6-9-16)

Potter said that a video with a full line up of events has been posted on the New Berlin New York Village Bicentennial Celebration Facebook page; it has also been shared on the WCDO Facebook page.

The 8th Otsego Lakes Festival will be held on Saturday, June 11 from noon to 5 p.m. at Lakefront Park in Cooperstown. Activities for kids will include the Cooperstown Art Association’s fish painting station, interactive science displays with SUNY Oneonta’s Biological Field Station, and a “juried” art contest. Refreshments will be for sale on site.

The State DOT announced that construction work for the Prospect Mountain construction project would require lane closures in Binghamton today 9:00 AM to 12:oo Noon. Traffic will be reduced to one lane for concrete median barrier removal at State Route 17 eastbound between Exit 70 & 72, & State Route 17 westbound between Exit 72 & 71. Motorists are advised to be alert for slow moving traffic and sudden stops.

On Saturday, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Chenango County Airport Day will be held at the Eaton Airport in Norwich. The day starts with a Fly-In breakfast starting at 8:00 am. The Buffalo Heritage Squadron will be bringing the SNJ-4, a World War II era trainer jet. The EAA will also be providing free rides to children ages 8 to 17 as part of the Young Eagles program.

The American Red Cross will hold another blood drive today in Cooperstown from 12:30 to 6:30 PM at Bassett Hall. Appointments can be made through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at redcrossblood.org or at 1-800-RED CROSS.

An Operation Kidsafe Free Child Safety Event is being held at Country Club Nissan in Oneonta for 2 more days this week; the program was started 15 years ago, Operation Kidsafe founder Mark Bott explains:

(Mark Bott 6-10-16)

More information about this week's Oneonta event is available at CountryClubNissan.com, or at the Country Club Nissan Face book page. KIDSAFE Hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm today & on Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00pm.

Governor Cuomo today announced special education providers would receive a 4% increase in reimbursement rates. Schools benefiting from this increase serve approximately 13,500 students across the state with emotional or physical disabilities, mental health issues, trauma, substance abuse, or involvement with the juvenile justice, social service or child welfare system. Action was taken to continue the reforms approved 2 years ago to help stabilize and streamline the rate-setting process for school-age providers.

Fox Hospital’s executive leadership team and the board of directors announced that Dr. Reginald Knight has been selected as the new Vice President of Medical Affairs. Dr. Knight will begin his appointment at Fox on July 5th; He will be based at Fox three days of the week, splitting time between Bassett Medical Center and Fox. For the last 7 years, Dr. Knight has been an attending orthopedic surgeon for Bassett Medical Center. He also serves as director of Bassett’s spine care institute as well as president of the medical staff.

State Police are investigating a recent burglary at Frog Pond Farms in Bainbridge. The Burglary was reported on Sunday, anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police in Sidney at 561-7400.

The Town of Unadilla announced that their Board Meeting originally scheduled for June 14th, has been rescheduled for Thursday, June 16th at 6:30 PM at the Town Hall, on State Route 7. The meeting has been moved in order to not conflict with Flag Day.

The SFCU Hometown Parade will be held this Saturday along West Main, Main & river Streets in downtown Sidney, SFCU Spokesperson Elise Glassett explains:

(Elise Glassett 6-6-16)

Sidney police will close off area roads around the parade route prior to the 12:00 Noon start time until the conclusion of the parade.

The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers at Oneonta City hall.

Delaware County Public Health will host a rabies clinic today in Walton, for dogs, cats, and ferrets on: 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at the Walton Highway Garage on state route 10.

Governor Cuomo today announced that the State Liquor Authority has approved a host of advisories to help support the continued growth and development of New York’s beverage manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers. Governor Cuomo convened the state’s 3rd Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cider Summit last week, where industry participants raised specific legislative and regulatory issues facing the industry. Bainbridge Native & Binghamton Brewing Company Owner Kristen Lyons participated in the summit:

(Kristen Lyons 10-15-15)

The new State Liquor Authority advisories are posted at sla.ny.gov, more information about the state's growing beer, wine, spirits and cider industries is available at taste.ny.gov.

Area Republican Congressman Richard Hanna made national headlines today, as he joined Kevin McCarthy in suggesting that an investigation into the Benghazi incident may have been an effort to damage Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton. In a radio interview in Utica yesterday, Hanna implied that McCarthy was forced to withdraw his bid for House Speaker, by his Republican peers because of his statements regarding the political damage that they tried to inflict on Hillary Clinton & her presidential bid.

State DOT officials today announced the scheduled reopening of the Interstate 81 southbound ramp to State Route 17 westbound, a major milestone in the $135 million project to reconstruct the Prospect Mountain Interchange of State Route 17 and I-81 in the city of Binghamton and town of Dickinson, Broome County. The I-81 southbound ramp to Route 17 had been closed since December 2014. An estimated $164 million project to reconfigure Interchange 4 will begin next spring and is expected to be completed by the end of 2019.

The New York State unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level in over seven years in September, according to statistics released today by the State Labor Department. The statewide unemployment rate fell from 5.2% to 5.1% in September, the lowest level since April 2008, the state also added 11,400 private sector jobs in September.

The State DEC today urged outdoor adventurers to suspend exploration of caves and mine sites that serve as homes for bat hibernations. Human disturbances are harmful to the state’s bat population since the arrival of the disease known as white-nose syndrome, which has killed more than 90% of hibernating bats in New York. Officials warned that if you encounter hibernating bats while underground, leave the area as quickly and quietly as possible. 2 species of bats are currently protected under federal and state endangered species law, including the northern long-eared bat, which was prevalent in New York, but the current population for this formerly common bat is approximately 1% of its previous size.

The Norwich Business Improvement District announced a full line up of events for the annual Pumpkin Festival on Friday, October 23rd through Saturday the 24th in Norwich. On Friday, from 5:30-7:00pm is the Giant Pumpkin Contest-Weigh In, On Saturday; events include a Pumpkin Bake-Off Contest, the YMCA Halloween Parade, Horse & Wagon Rides, and music with Kaitlyn Jackson and the Hometown Ban& The Beadle Brothers, followed by fireworks at the end of the evening.

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual ceremony to honor the Small Business of the Year award & the Breakthrough Business of the Year today. The award winners will be honored at the Chamber’s Small Business Banquet at The Otesaga Hotel in Cooperstown.

On Saturday night, October 10th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 23 year old Erick Daly of Queens with Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, following traffic stop on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. Troopers initially stopped Daly for driving 83 mph in a 55mph zone, Deputies found Daly to be in possession of marijuana and an electronic stun gun. Daly was arraigned in the Hancock Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $500 bail.

FEMA is reminding policyholders who filed Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claims that the last day to request a review of their claim is today. If you feel your Hurricane Sandy flood insurance claim was underpaid, ask FEMA to review your claim by calling 866-337-4262 between 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

The Oneonta police department special response team is scheduled to work in cooperation with the Greater Plains Elementary School to conduct a school lockdown drill today. The event will provide the Oneonta SRT Team the opportunity to train in full gear, and it will give students & faculty a chance to become familiar with evacuation procedures in case of an emergency.

The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting Today, in the District Conference Room at 6:30 PM.

The 27th annual Sidney Federal Credit Union Hometown Day Parade will be held on Saturday June 13th. SFCU Spokesperson Elise Glassett explains:

(Elise Glassett 6-4-15)

The parade will start at 12:00 noon, & it will run from the Sidney High School, down Main Street to River Street & will conclude at Keith Clark Park.

The Cancer Services Program of Delaware Otsego & Schoharie counties will bring the Bassett Mobile Screening Coach to Sidney later this month, to a variety of tests for those who are insured or underinsured. Spokesperson Stephanie Thorne said that the colorectal screening test is a take home kit:

(Stephanie Thorne 6-4-15)

Thorne said that the Bassett Mobile Screening coach will be in Sidney on Tuesday June 16th in the Sidney Great American parking lot from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, appointments & more information is available at 1-888-345-0225.

Governor Cuomo today announced $11 million in grants to build, improve and preserve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. The 61 awards across the state's 10 regions were given to municipalities and not-for-profit organizations to help support community priorities, keep people in their homes and expand local opportunities for affordable housing. The Southern Tier will receive $2.15 million dollars through this program.

The annual Sidney Hometown Day Parade sponsored by Sidney federal credit union, will be held tomorrow. SFCU Spokesperson Elise Glassett explains:

(Elise Glassett 6-13-14)

Glassett said that this is the 26th annual parade; it will feature over 100 units.

Saturday night, the annual Unadilla Flag Day Parade will wind its way along Main Street. The Parade forms at Unadilla Elementary School and starts at 7:00 PM to the Community House on Main Street, Unadilla

The Unadilla highway department announced that the Work should continue on Monday & Tuesday on Sheep Pen Road. Rain postponed the paving project last week; the road will be closed during the project, starting at 6:00 AM each day.

The public is invited to join the Bassett Healthcare Network in saluting Dr. William Streck today. 3 receptions will be held today on the Bassett Medical Center terrace in Cooperstown from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.; noon to 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.  Dr. Streck will retire from Bassett July 1st.

The Sidney Police Department advises that the following parking restrictions and street closings will be in effect for the Hometown Day Parade Saturday.  No Parking rules in effect on Main Street and River Street from 7:00 AM to the conclusion of the parade.  Streets closed to traffic will be at 10:00 AM, Circle Drive from Fox Street to West Main Street, at 11:30 Main Street at State Route 7, West Main Street from Loomis Drive to Main Street, East Main Street from Beale to Main Street & River Street from Colegrove to Main Street.

The Oneonta Farmers’ Market celebrates Dairy Month Saturday, at the Main Street Plaza with free tasting of local dairy products. The Oneonta Farmers' Market is held every Saturday throughout the season from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm at Oneonta’s Main Street Plaza under the white canopies right in front of the Clarion Hotel. more information is available at  437-0158, or  OneontaFarmersMarket.com, or on facebook.

The next Delaware County free rabies clinic will be held today.  The clinic will be from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Tompkins Town Highway Garage.

The Commerce Chenango Golf outing scheduled for today at Afton Golf Course has been postponed because of rain.  The new date is next Friday, with registration at 10:00 AM and a shotgun start at 11:00.  More information is available at 334-1402.

Congressman Richard Hanna delivered a proclamation today to Norwich Mayor Joe Mauriano on the city’s 100th anniversary.  Mauriano commented about his city’s accomplishments throughout that period in history:

(Mayor Mauriano 3-20-14)

Congressman Richard Hanna said he is impressed with the city of Norwich & their ability to progress & maintain the small hometown feel:

(Congressman Hanna 3-20-14)

The city of Norwich is planning several events throughout the year to celebrate the Centennial, including a special exhibit of memorabilia at the Chenango county historical society museum starting April 5th, an old fashioned memorial day parade on Friday Night May 23rd, and even a silent movie with live piano accompaniment at the Colonia Theater in December.

State lawmakers are meeting in joint budget committees today as they try to approve a budget by the end of the month. Conference committees, on policy areas such as transportation and health, will be held by the state Senate and Assembly. State leaders are trying to determine how much money will be spent on different programs.  Negotiations behind closed doors, between Governor Cuomo and legislative leaders, are expected to continue through next week.

State tax collections totaled $62.9 billion eleven months into the fiscal year, about $30 million below the latest projections, according to the February 2014 state cash report (http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/finreports/cash/monthly/february14.pdf) released today by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.  All Funds tax collections of $62.9 billion through February 28th were $3.1 billion higher than last year; Personal income taxes totaled $40.4 billion, or 6.8% higher than last year.  All Funds spending of $117.3 billion through February was $723.8 million below updated projections.