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WCDO News — Tuesday 7-29-25
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-29-25
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad announced that they will hold a Milford Fire Benefit Train on August 17th, with 100% of ticket sales donated to the Milford Fire Victims Fund. Railroad President Bruce Hodges explains:
(Bruce Hodges 7-29-25)
The fire on July 18th destroyed 4 buildings & damaged others nearby, the fundraising train ride takes off from 136 East Main Street in Milford, more information can be found at cooperstowntrain.com/milford-fire-benefit-train or on the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Facebook page.
The State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with tips to protect their money and financial information while using payment apps, after it was reported that last year, consumers nationwide reported over $390 million in losses to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission from App scams, which was about $100 million dollars more than the previous year. If you believe you made a payment to a scammer or find unauthorized payments on your account, report it to the mobile payment app and any bank involved, you can also report fraud to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
20 Attorney's General including New York State, are suing the Trump Administration over its efforts to obtain data from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. According to the lawsuit, the Department of Agriculture is improperly attempting to gather sensitive personal information from low-income families who use the program, including social security numbers and home addresses. New York Attorney General Letitia James reported that it was not the 1st time this administration has tried to use federal agencies to access Americans’ personal data, recently a federal judge declined to stop the IRS from sharing sensitive taxpayer information with federal immigration authorities.
This Thursday, July 31 is the deadline for New York State residents to register for the New York State Quitline’s “Quit-and-Win Contest.” Those 18 years of age or older who smoke or vape daily and commit to being tobacco-free for the first 25 days in August will have a chance to win $2,500 or one of 10 $250 prizes. More details and the entry form are available at nysmokefree.com/contest.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-29-25
The FBI announced that 44 year old Brent Trimbell of Hobart was arrested Sunday evening for sexual exploitation of a child. Trimbell is accused of exchanging sexually explicit messages with a female child victim, persuading her to create and send him videos of her engaged in sexually explicit conduct, having sexual contact with the victim at least 3 times and sending the victim sexually explicit videos. Trimbell was charged by state authorities with state sex offenses, but last week he was released on bail. If convicted, Trimbell faces 15 to 30 years in Jail, a term of supervised release of at least 5 years to life after serving a prison term, register as a sex offender, pay a fine of $250,000, forfeiture of property used to commit the offenses, and he would have to pay restitution to the victim. FBI officials worked with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Attorney’s Office, Trimbell was remanded to the custody of the United States Marshals Service pending further proceedings.
State Police are investigating a death of a 16-year-old female following a medical emergency on Saturday, a Trooper responded to a residence on State Route 41 in McGraw, for an unresponsive juvenile, she was unconscious & CPR was already in progress, she was taken to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center & was pronounced deceased a short time later. An investigation by the State Police BCU is ongoing, more information will be released following an autopsy.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $25 million in State funding has been awarded to enhance safety, modernize operations, promote environmental resilience and enhance regional economic competitiveness at airports across New York. The funding includes the Greater Binghamton Airport / Link Field, which will receive $2.49 million to rehabilitate hangars.
The AuSable River Canoe Marathon was held over the weekend in Michigan, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull told WCDO News about how some of the local area paddlers did in the 120 mile overnight race:
(Nate Lull 7-29-25)
Detailed information can be found at AuSableCanoeMarathon.org
Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad announced that they will hold a Milford Fire Benefit Train on August 17th, with 100% of ticket sales donated to the Milford Fire Victims Fund. Railroad President Bruce Hodges explains:
(Bruce Hodges 7-29-25)
The fire on July 18th destroyed 4 buildings & damaged others nearby, the fundraising train ride takes off from 136 East Main Street in Milford, more information can be found at cooperstowntrain.com/milford-fire-benefit-train or on the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad Facebook page.
The State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with tips to protect their money and financial information while using payment apps, after it was reported that last year, consumers nationwide reported over $390 million in losses to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission from App scams, which was about $100 million dollars more than the previous year. If you believe you made a payment to a scammer or find unauthorized payments on your account, report it to the mobile payment app and any bank involved, you can also report fraud to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov.
20 Attorney's General including New York State, are suing the Trump Administration over its efforts to obtain data from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. According to the lawsuit, the Department of Agriculture is improperly attempting to gather sensitive personal information from low-income families who use the program, including social security numbers and home addresses. New York Attorney General Letitia James reported that it was not the 1st time this administration has tried to use federal agencies to access Americans’ personal data, recently a federal judge declined to stop the IRS from sharing sensitive taxpayer information with federal immigration authorities.
This Thursday, July 31 is the deadline for New York State residents to register for the New York State Quitline’s “Quit-and-Win Contest.” Those 18 years of age or older who smoke or vape daily and commit to being tobacco-free for the first 25 days in August will have a chance to win $2,500 or one of 10 $250 prizes. More details and the entry form are available at nysmokefree.com/contest.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-29-25
The FBI announced that 44 year old Brent Trimbell of Hobart was arrested Sunday evening for sexual exploitation of a child. Trimbell is accused of exchanging sexually explicit messages with a female child victim, persuading her to create and send him videos of her engaged in sexually explicit conduct, having sexual contact with the victim at least 3 times and sending the victim sexually explicit videos. Trimbell was charged by state authorities with state sex offenses, but last week he was released on bail. If convicted, Trimbell faces 15 to 30 years in Jail, a term of supervised release of at least 5 years to life after serving a prison term, register as a sex offender, pay a fine of $250,000, forfeiture of property used to commit the offenses, and he would have to pay restitution to the victim. FBI officials worked with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Attorney’s Office, Trimbell was remanded to the custody of the United States Marshals Service pending further proceedings.
State Police are investigating a death of a 16-year-old female following a medical emergency on Saturday, a Trooper responded to a residence on State Route 41 in McGraw, for an unresponsive juvenile, she was unconscious & CPR was already in progress, she was taken to Guthrie Cortland Medical Center & was pronounced deceased a short time later. An investigation by the State Police BCU is ongoing, more information will be released following an autopsy.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that $25 million in State funding has been awarded to enhance safety, modernize operations, promote environmental resilience and enhance regional economic competitiveness at airports across New York. The funding includes the Greater Binghamton Airport / Link Field, which will receive $2.49 million to rehabilitate hangars.
The AuSable River Canoe Marathon was held over the weekend in Michigan, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull told WCDO News about how some of the local area paddlers did in the 120 mile overnight race:
(Nate Lull 7-29-25)
Detailed information can be found at AuSableCanoeMarathon.org
WCDO News — Thursday 4-26-18
State Police released more details on the April 11th crash that killed Whitesboro Police Officer Kevin Crossley. Troopers reported that an eyewitness and a surveillance video showed Officer Crossley made a U-turn, his patrol vehicle then collided with an SUV driven by Nicole Moshier-Harris. Officer Crossley's vehicle was travelling at 74 miles per hour, and his actions were consistent with pursuing an unidentified violator. The coroner’s report determined that Officer Crossley's death was caused by multiple traumatic injuries & he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Moshier-Harris was issued a traffic ticket for failing to yield the right of way, no additional charges are anticipated.
55 Year Old John Morrissette of Otego was arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff's department for several charges; including felony DWI aggravated operating a motor vehicle with 0.18 percent BAC, following a traffic stop on Chestnut Street in Oneonta Sunday. Morrissette faces action in Town of Oneonta court on May 8th
Delaware County Fair officials announced that ALL GRANDSTAND Tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 am. Tickets are available at delawarecountyfair.org, by phone at 1-800-585-3737 or at Hodges Sales and Service 53 Liberty Street in Walton.
Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Operation Safe Stop Day today. Police officers will be on board school buses and monitoring bus routes to ensure safe driving. An estimated 50,000 motor vehicles illegally pass New York State school buses every day. Last year, more than 1000 tickets were issued for people passing a stopped school bus.
Governor Cuomo launched Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, kicking off the 2018 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The Consolidated Funding Application will open to applicants on May 1, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for Projects. Round 8 will include up to $150 million in capital grants and up to $75 million in Excelsior Tax Credits for projects and activities identified by the Councils as regional priorities.
NYSEG President & CEO Carl Taylor announced a $400,000 economic development grant for Binghamton University this afternoon. The latest award brings the total up to $1.2 million in funding which NYSEG has granted to the university, to help support 3 projects under the company’s economic development electric infrastructure programs. The goal is to help offset electric-related infrastructure improvements as well as to research, develop and promote energy-efficient systems.
Sidney will hold it's annual Arbor Day Celebration tomorrow at the Walking Trail Pavilion in keith Clark park, beginning at 10:00 am. A tree dedication planting will be part of the activities. A limited number of young sapling trees will be distributed.
Governor Cuomo announced that DICK'S Sporting Goods, has plans to construct the Company's first-ever in-house eCommerce fulfillment center. The company will construct an approximate 245,000 square-foot addition to its recently opened distribution center in Broome County Corporate Park in Conklin. The expansion will lead to the creation of additional full-time jobs, totaling more than 500 new, full-time jobs at the site over the next 5 years.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Disney Junior Dance Party on tour, coming to the Broome County Forum on September 28th, Stu Green of Magic City productions explains:
(Stu Green 4-26-18)
Greene said that the tickets & VIP Ticket packages will all go on sale Friday morning at 10:00 AM.
SUNY Broome will be hosting their annual Job Fair at the Ice center today. Several area employers will be represented at the Job Fair, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM today.
Guilford Elementary School will be holding their annual Kindergarten Parent Information Night tonight at 6:30 PM in the Guilford cafeteria. Principal Linda Maynard explains:
(Linda Maynard 4-26-18)
More information is available by calling 895-6700.
The Arc Otsego, in partnership with Family Resource Network will be hosting a Family Forum presented by LIFEPlan CCO today from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Pm at the Holiday Inn Oneonta. The Forum will include a presentation by LIFEPlan CCO on how Medicaid Service Coordination will transition to Care Coordination on July 1st, & what individuals and families need to know about the CCO and enrollment process. Agency staff will be on hand to answer any questions; more information is available at 433-8417.
55 Year Old John Morrissette of Otego was arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff's department for several charges; including felony DWI aggravated operating a motor vehicle with 0.18 percent BAC, following a traffic stop on Chestnut Street in Oneonta Sunday. Morrissette faces action in Town of Oneonta court on May 8th
Delaware County Fair officials announced that ALL GRANDSTAND Tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 am. Tickets are available at delawarecountyfair.org, by phone at 1-800-585-3737 or at Hodges Sales and Service 53 Liberty Street in Walton.
Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Operation Safe Stop Day today. Police officers will be on board school buses and monitoring bus routes to ensure safe driving. An estimated 50,000 motor vehicles illegally pass New York State school buses every day. Last year, more than 1000 tickets were issued for people passing a stopped school bus.
Governor Cuomo launched Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, kicking off the 2018 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The Consolidated Funding Application will open to applicants on May 1, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for Projects. Round 8 will include up to $150 million in capital grants and up to $75 million in Excelsior Tax Credits for projects and activities identified by the Councils as regional priorities.
NYSEG President & CEO Carl Taylor announced a $400,000 economic development grant for Binghamton University this afternoon. The latest award brings the total up to $1.2 million in funding which NYSEG has granted to the university, to help support 3 projects under the company’s economic development electric infrastructure programs. The goal is to help offset electric-related infrastructure improvements as well as to research, develop and promote energy-efficient systems.
Sidney will hold it's annual Arbor Day Celebration tomorrow at the Walking Trail Pavilion in keith Clark park, beginning at 10:00 am. A tree dedication planting will be part of the activities. A limited number of young sapling trees will be distributed.
Governor Cuomo announced that DICK'S Sporting Goods, has plans to construct the Company's first-ever in-house eCommerce fulfillment center. The company will construct an approximate 245,000 square-foot addition to its recently opened distribution center in Broome County Corporate Park in Conklin. The expansion will lead to the creation of additional full-time jobs, totaling more than 500 new, full-time jobs at the site over the next 5 years.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Disney Junior Dance Party on tour, coming to the Broome County Forum on September 28th, Stu Green of Magic City productions explains:
(Stu Green 4-26-18)
Greene said that the tickets & VIP Ticket packages will all go on sale Friday morning at 10:00 AM.
SUNY Broome will be hosting their annual Job Fair at the Ice center today. Several area employers will be represented at the Job Fair, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM today.
Guilford Elementary School will be holding their annual Kindergarten Parent Information Night tonight at 6:30 PM in the Guilford cafeteria. Principal Linda Maynard explains:
(Linda Maynard 4-26-18)
More information is available by calling 895-6700.
The Arc Otsego, in partnership with Family Resource Network will be hosting a Family Forum presented by LIFEPlan CCO today from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Pm at the Holiday Inn Oneonta. The Forum will include a presentation by LIFEPlan CCO on how Medicaid Service Coordination will transition to Care Coordination on July 1st, & what individuals and families need to know about the CCO and enrollment process. Agency staff will be on hand to answer any questions; more information is available at 433-8417.
ARC OTSEGOBROOME COUNTY FORUMCARL TAYLORDELAWARE COUNTY FAIRDICK'S SPORTING GOODSDISNEY JUNIOR DANCE PARTYGovernor CuomoGuilford Elementary SchoolJOHN MORRISSETTELINDA MAYNARDNew YorkNICOLE MOSHIER-HARRISNYNYSEGOPERATION SAFE STOPOtegoSidneySTU GREENSUNY BROOMESUNY BROOME ICE CENTERWCDOWHITESBORO POLICE OFFICER KEVIN CROSSLEY
WCDO News — Tuesday 4-12-16
State Police and the United States Postal Inspection Service announced the arrest of 22 people and the seizure of drugs, weapons, cash and one vehicle resulting from a joint drug investigation throughout Central New York. “Operation Pandora’s Box,” targeted drug suppliers from New York and around the nation -- and even overseas -- who are using the U.S. Mail to ship narcotics and synthetic drugs, along with other contraband, into the region. Among those arrested locally, 23-year-old Erica Cirzeveto of Binghamton, 24-year-old Nefateia Brink of Binghamton, both on a variety of drug charges, and 37-year-old Terry Davis of Oneonta, for Criminal Possession of Marihuana.
The Out Of The Woodwork Players have assembled a 28 member cast for the play “A Funny Little Thing Call Love” Area Merchant & Local Theater veteran Rich Cooley told WCDO News about the veteran local actors who are performing in this play:
(Rich Cooley 4-12-16)
The play will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Performances: Friday, April 15th & Saturday, April 16th at 7:00pm, and Sunday April 17th at 2:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at owptheatre@yahoo.com OR contact or at Cooley’s jewelers on Main Street in Sidney at 563-1311.
Congressmen Chris Gibson co-introduced bipartisan legislation to bring fairness to the federal system used to determine the price dairy farmers are paid for their milk. The Dairy Margin Insurance Location Calculation Act amends the Farm Bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to use statisitcs from each state to calculate average feed cost and actual dairy production margins. The current margin protection program is harmful to New York dairy farms because it uses calculations based on the average feed costs associated with the Midwest and other differing markets.
Governor Cuomo announced that efforts by state and local law enforcement have resulted in an 840% increase in tickets for texting while driving in New York State since 2011. While the number of cell phone tickets have decreased each year since 2011. The announcement was made in conjunction with Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Operation Hang Up, a distracted driving crackdown by the State Police and local law enforcement. New York State prohibits drivers from Holding a portable electronic device, Talking on a handheld phone; sending or retrieving e-mails, text messages, or logging onto websites, or playing electronic games.
Delaware County Public Health Services announces a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Hancock Town Hall.
State Police in Oneonta want to advise the public and local businesses that multiple stores in the Oneonta area have recently received several $10 and $20 Norfed “Liberty Dollar” medallions. These medallions are privately produced products that are neither backed by, nor affiliated with the United States Government. They are not genuine United States Mint coins and are not legal tender despite their appearance. These silver medallions are only worth the value of the silver that they are made of; any store clerk who is handed one of these during a sale should not accept it.
With just under 2 weeks to go, more than 500 fire departments across the State have signed up to participate in RecruitNY on the weekend of April 23rd & 24th. RecruitNY is designed to increase membership in volunteer fire departments, fire department volunteers will conduct tours of their facilities, demonstrate firefighting techniques, allow visitors to try on turnout gear. To find out which fire department are participating, visit recruitny.org.
Officials at the Delaware County Fair announced that All Grandstand Tickets and the Reithoffer Show's MEGA PASS are now on sale, Delaware County fair committee member John Jackson said that Reithoffer’s has been affiliated with the Delaware County Fair for many years::
(John Jackson 4-12-16)
The tickets for the Delaware county Fair are available at delawarecountyfair.org, by phone at 1-800-585-3737 or locally in Walton at Hodges Sales and Service at 53 Liberty Street during normal business hours.
The State Department of Health announced the launch of the “Treat Nicotine Addiction Campaign,” to urge health care providers to reframe smoking as an addiction to nicotine, rather than a bad habit, and to treat nicotine addiction with counseling and medication. Patients who are encouraged to quit and begin medication are 2 to 3 times more likely to remain smoke-free. The Treat Nicotine Addiction Campaign will run through June 2016.
The Out Of The Woodwork Players have assembled a 28 member cast for the play “A Funny Little Thing Call Love” Area Merchant & Local Theater veteran Rich Cooley told WCDO News about the veteran local actors who are performing in this play:
(Rich Cooley 4-12-16)
The play will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Performances: Friday, April 15th & Saturday, April 16th at 7:00pm, and Sunday April 17th at 2:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at owptheatre@yahoo.com OR contact or at Cooley’s jewelers on Main Street in Sidney at 563-1311.
Congressmen Chris Gibson co-introduced bipartisan legislation to bring fairness to the federal system used to determine the price dairy farmers are paid for their milk. The Dairy Margin Insurance Location Calculation Act amends the Farm Bill to require the Secretary of Agriculture to use statisitcs from each state to calculate average feed cost and actual dairy production margins. The current margin protection program is harmful to New York dairy farms because it uses calculations based on the average feed costs associated with the Midwest and other differing markets.
Governor Cuomo announced that efforts by state and local law enforcement have resulted in an 840% increase in tickets for texting while driving in New York State since 2011. While the number of cell phone tickets have decreased each year since 2011. The announcement was made in conjunction with Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Operation Hang Up, a distracted driving crackdown by the State Police and local law enforcement. New York State prohibits drivers from Holding a portable electronic device, Talking on a handheld phone; sending or retrieving e-mails, text messages, or logging onto websites, or playing electronic games.
Delaware County Public Health Services announces a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets tonight from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Hancock Town Hall.
State Police in Oneonta want to advise the public and local businesses that multiple stores in the Oneonta area have recently received several $10 and $20 Norfed “Liberty Dollar” medallions. These medallions are privately produced products that are neither backed by, nor affiliated with the United States Government. They are not genuine United States Mint coins and are not legal tender despite their appearance. These silver medallions are only worth the value of the silver that they are made of; any store clerk who is handed one of these during a sale should not accept it.
With just under 2 weeks to go, more than 500 fire departments across the State have signed up to participate in RecruitNY on the weekend of April 23rd & 24th. RecruitNY is designed to increase membership in volunteer fire departments, fire department volunteers will conduct tours of their facilities, demonstrate firefighting techniques, allow visitors to try on turnout gear. To find out which fire department are participating, visit recruitny.org.
Officials at the Delaware County Fair announced that All Grandstand Tickets and the Reithoffer Show's MEGA PASS are now on sale, Delaware County fair committee member John Jackson said that Reithoffer’s has been affiliated with the Delaware County Fair for many years::
(John Jackson 4-12-16)
The tickets for the Delaware county Fair are available at delawarecountyfair.org, by phone at 1-800-585-3737 or locally in Walton at Hodges Sales and Service at 53 Liberty Street during normal business hours.
The State Department of Health announced the launch of the “Treat Nicotine Addiction Campaign,” to urge health care providers to reframe smoking as an addiction to nicotine, rather than a bad habit, and to treat nicotine addiction with counseling and medication. Patients who are encouraged to quit and begin medication are 2 to 3 times more likely to remain smoke-free. The Treat Nicotine Addiction Campaign will run through June 2016.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 6-17-15
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies participated in an aggressive driving enforcement detail last Friday, funded through the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, they arrested a Walton man in the Village of Franklin. Deputies observed & stopped a vehicle for following another vehicle too closely, they determined that 23-year-old Mark O’Neill of Walton was impaired by drugs; he was arrested and transported to the Village of Sidney Police Department where Deputies were assisted by a Sidney Police Department Drug Recognition Expert. O’Neill was charged with DWI, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Following Too Closely. He was issued tickets directing him to appear in the Town of Franklin Court on June 25th.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a 911 report of a property damage accident Friday on State Highway 206 in the Town of Walton. Deputies learned that the operator of 1 vehicle, 51-year-old Edward Wheeler of Downsville was intoxicated. Wheeler was charged with DWI, Aggravated DWI and Driving Left of Pavement Markings. Wheeler is accused of having a BAC of higher than .18%; he was issued tickets for Town of Walton Court on July 22nd.
Officials at the Delaware County Fair announced that all grandstand tickets for the 129th Fair are now on sale. this year's fair will features the Demolition Derby, The King FMX Show, NYTPA Modified Tractor Pull, & Country music stars Parmalee & with opening acts Jana Kramer, Lindsey Erin and The Jason Wicks Band. tickets are availabel delawarecountyfair.org or at Hodges Sales and Service in Walton.
The Chenango Arts Council announced the launch of Norwich Preparatory Theater which is a workshop designed to prepare young adults, ages 8 to 18, for a career in the performing arts. Council CEO Diane Batson Smith comments:
(Diane Batson Smith 6-17-15)
The 4-week program will be held on the stage at Chenango Arts Council, 27 West Main Street, Norwich, in July, registration and other information is available at 336-2787.
Starting Thursday, the State DOT will begin a several week project to replace a culvert on North Main Street in the Village of New Berlin. Work will be done daily between 6 am and 6 pm with full-time lane closure between Academy Street and West/Genesee Streets. Traffic will be maintained with an extension of the existing signals and one-way alternating traffic. The project is scheduled to last through July 31st.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to a 911 report of a property damage accident Friday on State Highway 206 in the Town of Walton. Deputies learned that the operator of 1 vehicle, 51-year-old Edward Wheeler of Downsville was intoxicated. Wheeler was charged with DWI, Aggravated DWI and Driving Left of Pavement Markings. Wheeler is accused of having a BAC of higher than .18%; he was issued tickets for Town of Walton Court on July 22nd.
Officials at the Delaware County Fair announced that all grandstand tickets for the 129th Fair are now on sale. this year's fair will features the Demolition Derby, The King FMX Show, NYTPA Modified Tractor Pull, & Country music stars Parmalee & with opening acts Jana Kramer, Lindsey Erin and The Jason Wicks Band. tickets are availabel delawarecountyfair.org or at Hodges Sales and Service in Walton.
The Chenango Arts Council announced the launch of Norwich Preparatory Theater which is a workshop designed to prepare young adults, ages 8 to 18, for a career in the performing arts. Council CEO Diane Batson Smith comments:
(Diane Batson Smith 6-17-15)
The 4-week program will be held on the stage at Chenango Arts Council, 27 West Main Street, Norwich, in July, registration and other information is available at 336-2787.
Starting Thursday, the State DOT will begin a several week project to replace a culvert on North Main Street in the Village of New Berlin. Work will be done daily between 6 am and 6 pm with full-time lane closure between Academy Street and West/Genesee Streets. Traffic will be maintained with an extension of the existing signals and one-way alternating traffic. The project is scheduled to last through July 31st.
WCDO News — Monday 12-2-13
The Cancer Services Program of Delaware, Otsego and Schoharie counties will offer free health screenings on December 9th, when the Bassett Cancer Institute’s mobile screening coach will set up at the Walton Big M supermarket on Delaware Street, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Screenings include pelvic exams, pap tests, clinical breast exams, mammograms, and take-home colorectal test kits for men and women 50 or older. Appointments are requested at 1-888-345-0225.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch is hosting 3 town hall meetings this week in Kirkwood, Windsor and Triangle. The first meeting will be Tuesday at 5:00 PM at the Kirkwood Town Hall, the 2nd meeting will be on Wednesday, at 6:00 PM at the Windsor Town Hall, and the 3rd will be on Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Triangle Town Hall on Liberty Street in Whitney Point.
Today is World Aids Day, and Family Planning of South Central New York is offering free services today & even later in the week at their area locations. Spokesperson Debra Marcus explains:
(Debra Marcus 12-2-13)
More information about Family Planning of South Central New York is available 723-5130 extension 232.
The Delaware County Fair Board announced that country music star Easton Corbin, with special guest Danielle Bradbery will perform in concert on Saturday August 16, 2014 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton. Easton has had a string of hits on the country charts; Bradbery charmed her way into the national spotlight during Season 4 of “The Voice”. Pre-sale TRACK ONLY ticket vouchers are now available for $30 at Hodges Sales and Service on Delaware Street in Walton today through December 24th.
Delaware County officials announced that it had received a grant from the New York State Office of Community Renewal in support of its efforts to attract Data Control Group LLC to Hancock. Data Control Group plans to make a $2.8 million investment in Hancock to renovate and equip a portion of the long vacant Becton Dickinson manufacturing building for the development of a call center and back office operation. This project is projected to result in the creation of 400 new full-time jobs over the next two years. More information is available at the County’s Economic Development website atwww.dcecodev.com (http://www.dcecodev.com/) or by phoning 746-8595
Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies Arrested 19 year old Devyn Clum of Kortright for 2 counts of 4th degree Criminal Mischief and 2nd degree Harassment. Clum was arrested following an investigation into a domestic incident; he is accused of destroying property and for not allowing the victim to call 911. Clum was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail, he will appear in the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
The Oneonta Police Department arrested 57 year old Lafayette Alexander of Hollis Points, New York for 1st degree Forgery, 2 counts of 1st degree Identity Theft, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Falsifying business records, Attempted Identity Theft & Attempted Grand Larceny. Police were notified by NBT bank personnel of a fraudulent business loan application, Alexander allegedly used another person’s name, social security number, fake drivers license and fraudulent tax returns as well as other questionable information. Alexander was arraigned and held on $30,000 cash bail, or $60,000 bond pending future court action.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch is hosting 3 town hall meetings this week in Kirkwood, Windsor and Triangle. The first meeting will be Tuesday at 5:00 PM at the Kirkwood Town Hall, the 2nd meeting will be on Wednesday, at 6:00 PM at the Windsor Town Hall, and the 3rd will be on Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Triangle Town Hall on Liberty Street in Whitney Point.
Today is World Aids Day, and Family Planning of South Central New York is offering free services today & even later in the week at their area locations. Spokesperson Debra Marcus explains:
(Debra Marcus 12-2-13)
More information about Family Planning of South Central New York is available 723-5130 extension 232.
The Delaware County Fair Board announced that country music star Easton Corbin, with special guest Danielle Bradbery will perform in concert on Saturday August 16, 2014 at the Delaware County Fairgrounds in Walton. Easton has had a string of hits on the country charts; Bradbery charmed her way into the national spotlight during Season 4 of “The Voice”. Pre-sale TRACK ONLY ticket vouchers are now available for $30 at Hodges Sales and Service on Delaware Street in Walton today through December 24th.
Delaware County officials announced that it had received a grant from the New York State Office of Community Renewal in support of its efforts to attract Data Control Group LLC to Hancock. Data Control Group plans to make a $2.8 million investment in Hancock to renovate and equip a portion of the long vacant Becton Dickinson manufacturing building for the development of a call center and back office operation. This project is projected to result in the creation of 400 new full-time jobs over the next two years. More information is available at the County’s Economic Development website atwww.dcecodev.com (http://www.dcecodev.com/) or by phoning 746-8595
Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies Arrested 19 year old Devyn Clum of Kortright for 2 counts of 4th degree Criminal Mischief and 2nd degree Harassment. Clum was arrested following an investigation into a domestic incident; he is accused of destroying property and for not allowing the victim to call 911. Clum was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail, he will appear in the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
The Oneonta Police Department arrested 57 year old Lafayette Alexander of Hollis Points, New York for 1st degree Forgery, 2 counts of 1st degree Identity Theft, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Falsifying business records, Attempted Identity Theft & Attempted Grand Larceny. Police were notified by NBT bank personnel of a fraudulent business loan application, Alexander allegedly used another person’s name, social security number, fake drivers license and fraudulent tax returns as well as other questionable information. Alexander was arraigned and held on $30,000 cash bail, or $60,000 bond pending future court action.
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WCDO News — Sunday 4-7-13
90-year-old Betty Clark of Oneonta was hospitalized for suffering burns & smoke inhalation at a fire at 348 Chestnut Street in Oneonta Thursday morning. Clark was taken to Fox Hospital in Oneonta, after she unsuccessfully attempted to rescue her pets. Investigators determined that cardboard boxes were too close to a gas range in the kitchen, they caught fire at around 9:20 Thursday morning, and passing motorists reported the blaze and helped bring Clark to safety. Firefighters from Oneonta, West Oneonta, Otego Franklin, Worcester & Sidney responded.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 33-year-old Nathan Diamond of the town of Butternuts on an active arrest warrant. Diamond was arrested by deputies following his release from the Chenango County Jail on unrelated charges, he was turned over to the Binghamton Police on a warrant for Possession of a Forged instrument and Falsifying Business records.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office & State Police arrested a Town of Plymouth man on an active Bench Warrant. 33-year-old Todd Jackson was wanted on a Bench Warrant from the Town of Norwich Court for Failure to enroll in Chenango County Family Treatment Court. Jackson was taken into custody without incident and arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court, he was released following enrollment into Family Treatment Court.
Delaware county fair officials announced that country music act Montgomery Gentry would be the headliners at the Fair on Saturday, August 17th at 7:00PM. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased at Hodges Sales and Service on Delaware Street in Walton or at delawarecountyfair.org (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001L2yBBQ54qS9YSOlZJg51eEeqjqckAgdbhzPQ4Kgu7NNLu-k6GH4UiG026sUN6N5bXNHurmMzud7p6QIBaOoNQc0ZDXh01DXii10C_IceGuSLpBHXxzx_1A==)
Governor Cuomo today announced that $13.5 million is available through the NY-Sun initiative for projects aimed at reducing the overall cost of installing solar electric systems and streamlining the inspection and permitting process. $10 million will support efforts to lower the overall cost of the systems and $3.5 million will fund a 2-year statewide effort to educate local officials and first responders. More information is available at nyserda.ny.gov (http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/nysun-bos). First round proposals are due July 30th and second round proposals due January 30th 2014.
Binghamton City police are looking for a 33-year-old Matthew Ford of Binghamton, on a City Court Warrant for 4th degree grand larceny. Ford is described as a white male, 5 foot 7, bald, 150 pounds with hazel eyes and glasses. Anyone with information can contact the Binghamton Police Department Warrant Division at 772-7044.
The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 33-year-old Nathan Diamond of the town of Butternuts on an active arrest warrant. Diamond was arrested by deputies following his release from the Chenango County Jail on unrelated charges, he was turned over to the Binghamton Police on a warrant for Possession of a Forged instrument and Falsifying Business records.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office & State Police arrested a Town of Plymouth man on an active Bench Warrant. 33-year-old Todd Jackson was wanted on a Bench Warrant from the Town of Norwich Court for Failure to enroll in Chenango County Family Treatment Court. Jackson was taken into custody without incident and arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court, he was released following enrollment into Family Treatment Court.
Delaware county fair officials announced that country music act Montgomery Gentry would be the headliners at the Fair on Saturday, August 17th at 7:00PM. Tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 AM. Tickets may be purchased at Hodges Sales and Service on Delaware Street in Walton or at delawarecountyfair.org (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001L2yBBQ54qS9YSOlZJg51eEeqjqckAgdbhzPQ4Kgu7NNLu-k6GH4UiG026sUN6N5bXNHurmMzud7p6QIBaOoNQc0ZDXh01DXii10C_IceGuSLpBHXxzx_1A==)
Governor Cuomo today announced that $13.5 million is available through the NY-Sun initiative for projects aimed at reducing the overall cost of installing solar electric systems and streamlining the inspection and permitting process. $10 million will support efforts to lower the overall cost of the systems and $3.5 million will fund a 2-year statewide effort to educate local officials and first responders. More information is available at nyserda.ny.gov (http://www.nyserda.ny.gov/nysun-bos). First round proposals are due July 30th and second round proposals due January 30th 2014.
Binghamton City police are looking for a 33-year-old Matthew Ford of Binghamton, on a City Court Warrant for 4th degree grand larceny. Ford is described as a white male, 5 foot 7, bald, 150 pounds with hazel eyes and glasses. Anyone with information can contact the Binghamton Police Department Warrant Division at 772-7044.