WCDO Radio News

Broome County Sheriff's Office responded Wednesday, afternoon to a work zone accident on the I-88 westbound bridge north of I-81. The investigation found that after a heavy downpour, an employee exiting a port-a-John was struck by a passing water truck traveling within the construction area in reverse, which ran over the worker’s legs and lower torso. The victim remained conscious was transported to Wilson Hospital. The investigation revealed a questionable placement of the portable facility, no charges have been filed, the accident report was sent to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

The Afton Arts & Crafts Festival will be held this weekend, in Downtown Afton, Spokesperson Judy Hinman told WCDO News about the event:

(Judy Hinman 8-14-23)

Hinman said that more information is available at the Afton Arts and Crafts Festival Facebook page.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-4-23

Officials with Spiedie Fest announced that all events at Otsiningo Park today are canceled, due to the storms in the area, The Meet & Greet with Kurt Angle is going on until 6:00 PM at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, followed by the concert with John Waite & Tommy DeCarlo. All activities at Otsiningo Park will begin again tomorrow at 6:00 AM.

37 year old Michael Salamey of Frankfort appeared in Delaware County Court Wednesday & a 2 Count Indictment was unsealed Salamey was charged with Grand Larceny for allegedly stealing over $360,000, by entering into a contract to improve property in the Town of Roxbury. The Indictment said that the owner of the property paid Salamey the money to install a septic system, underground electric utilities, foundations, and small homes & that the work was not performed & her stopped communicating with the property owner. Salamey was released & a conference is scheduled in Delaware County Court on August 21st.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-4-23

The Spiedie Fest begins today & continues through Sunday, spokesman Dave Pessagno told WCDO News about some of the many highlights scheduled this year:

(Dave Pessagno 8-4-23)

Due to the Weather, some of today's events are being moved to the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton, including the meet and greet with Kurt Angle from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, and tonight's concert featuring John Waite and Tommy DeCarlo will begin at 6:00 PM, the remainder of today’s activities will go on as planned at Otsiningo Park, The full line up of events is available at spiediefest.com.

Afton residents and business owners John & Judy Hinman purchased the land & the Carriage house, at the site of the former Silo Restaurant on Moran Road in Greene, they told WCDO news about their “Sneak Peak” tomorrow at the site:

(Hinman 8-4-23)

3 local bands will perform at the Sneak Peak tomorrow, The Hinman’s said that the long range plan is to have many of the events that were previously held at the Silo Restaurant, at the New Silo Retreat.

Afton residents and business owners John & Judy Hinman purchased the land & the Carriage house, at the site of the former Silo Restaurant in Greene, they told WCDO news about their upcoming "Sneak Peak" at the site:

(John & Judy Hinman 7-26-23)

3 local bands will perform at the Sneak Peak on August 5th, The Hinman's said that the long distance plan is to have many of the events that were previously held at the Silo Restaurant, at the New Silo Retreat.

Afton residents and business owners John & Judy Hinman announced that they have purchased the land & the Carriage house, at the site of the former Silo Restaurant on Moran Road in Greene, Judy Hinman told WCDO news of their plans:

(Judy Hinman 6-13-23)

Hinman said that the closing is expected to wrap up shortly with former owner Gary Kurz, who operated the restaurant for decades prior to the November 2021 fire that destroyed the building.

The Greater Afton Area Chamber Of Commerce announced that there will be a number of Christmas related activities Saturday, Chamber President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 12-2-22)

More information is available at 607-288-2392 or on the Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.

The Afton Arts & Crafts Festival will be held this Saturday & Sunday along Main Street & in the Afton Fairgrounds, Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 8-15-22)

More information is available at the Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page or at aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com.

The Chenango Blues Festival returns to Norwich this Thursday & Friday with free shows, and the main concerts to be held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds Saturday, Spokesman Eric Larsen explains:

(Eric Larsen 8-15-22)

More information, updates and tickets are available at chenangobluesfest.org

The Afton Arts & Crafts Festival will be held this Saturday & Sunday along Main Street & in the Afton Fairgrounds, Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 8-15-22)

More information is available at the Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page or at aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 8-15-22

The Delaware County Fair opens today in Walton, Spokesman Jason Craig comments:

(Jason Craig 8-15-22)

The Fair runs through Saturday, more information is available at delawarecountyfair.org.

The Afton Annual Christmas Parade, will be part of the scheduled activites tomorrow, Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce President John Hinman told WCDO News what activites are planned:

(John Hinman 12-3-21)

Hinman said that floats and vehicles will line up at Corporate Park off Route 7, Walking groups, bicycles, and golf carts will gather at the Afton Edge Apartments.

Also on Saturday, Unadilla's Santa Saturday & Holiday Magic Parade will be held, sponsored by the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce & The Unadilla Historical Society, spokesperson Linda Bickos explains:

(Linda Bickos 12-3-21)

More Information is available at the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic open to community members, including children, on Saturday, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Bassett Medical Center’s outpatient clinic building in Cooperstown. The clinic will offer boosters for Moderna, Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson; first- and second-dose Pfizer shots for children ages 5 to 17; and flu shots. No appointments are needed for this walk-in clinic. Patients should bring their vaccination cards and prescription insurance cards.

P.M. NEWS Tuesday 11-16-21

The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their holiday Festivities starting December 4th, Chamber President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 11-16-21)

More information about Holiday events & other events can be found at the Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding COVID-19 vaccination booster shot clinics, that will be open to the public. O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with the Moderna vaccine only. Appointments are required at 746-0525. Also, the FoxCare Center in Oneonta is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, that clinic will provide boosters for Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No appointment is needed for the Oneonta clinic. More Information is available at bassett.org and the Bassett Facebook page.

The
Shell of the new Bainbridge Community Center on Prospect Street is up & the
work is continuing, Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce President John Payne
explains:

(John
Payne 1-16-20

Payne
said that the project is coming together through volunteers working on the
structure, and donations from area businesses, he said that the project should
be ready this summer.

The
Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that they will host a Labor &
Employment Law Update this morning from 8:00 to 10:30 AM. The meeting will be
held at Northern Eagle Beverages at 41 Browne Street in Oneonta by law offices
Hinman, Howard and Kattell.

The Afton Sidewalk Day will be held on Saturday August 24th,
Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce President John Hinman told WCDO News
that they are having a Cruise In during the Sidewalk Day:

(John Hinman 8-15-19)

The full schedule of events is available at
aftonsidewalkday.weebly.com.

The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce announced that their annual Sidewalk Day will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 25th this year. Merchandise and Craft Vending spaces are available now at www.AftonSidewalkDay.com or by calling event organizer Melissa Matthews at 242-8473, or Afton Chamber President John Hinman at 343-0533.

The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce has taken over the "Afton Sidewalk Days" Saturday, as they try to keep a long time local tradition going forward, Chamber President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 8-25-17)

The Event will run tomorrow from 9:00 to 4:00 on Afton's Main Street, with Sidewalks Sales, games for children and many other activities.

The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce has taken over the "Afton Sidewalk Days" Saturday, to keep a long time local tradition going forward, Chamber President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 8-21-17)

The Event will run this Saturday from 9:00 to 4:00 on Afton's Main Street, shuttles will be available to & from the event.

The Main Street Sidney Revitalization Project will be getting underway next week. Sidney Grants Administrator John Redente explains:

(John Redente)

The Project first calls for new wider sidewalks, with benches, & new trees within rain gardens. Both lanes of Main Street will be open, all businesses will be open their normal hours. Work will begin near the Sidney Library & work down to the railroad tracks.

The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce has announced their winners of the Citizen of the Year & Business of the Year, President John Hinman comments:

(John Hinman 6-2-17)

Hinman said that the event would be held Sunday June 4th at the Fireman’s building at the Afton Fairgrounds, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

State Police have issued an AMBER Alert for a child abduction in Cattaraugus County this morning. 12-year-old McKenzie Wilson was abducted at about 5:00 AM in Lyndon by 18-year-old Joshua Monette and 16-year-old John Harvey, they are believed to be armed with handguns, & are driving a stolen red Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck heading east, with New York license number CXA 5836. McKenzie Wilson is a White female, is about 12 years old, with straight, blonde hair and blue eyes, about 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 100 pounds. The suspect Monette is a White male, approximately 18 years old with short, black hair and brown eyes, approximately 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds, Harvey is a White male, approximately 16 years old with brown hair. Anyone with any information is asked to call (866) NYS-AMBER or 911.

The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce has announced their winners of the Citizen of the Year & Business of the Year, President John Hinman comments:

(John Hinman 5-23-17)

Hinman said that the event would be held Sunday June 4th at the Fireman's building at the Afton Fairgrounds, from 3:00 to 5:00 PM.

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 26-year-old Jennifer Hinman of Sidney following a burglary investigation in the town of Sanford. Hinman is accused of unlawfully entering a home & taking property from the home on May 18th. Hinman was charged with 2nd degree burglary, she was arraigned in Fenton town court and released on her own recognizance.

There will be a few changes at General Clinton Park on Friday night this year, according to Regatta Chairman John Harmon:

(John Harmon 5-26-16)

Harmon said that the activities on Friday night are all free admittance.

Today is Election Day, with some contentious local elections garnering most of the attention.
In Delaware County, in the town of Sidney, 2 candidates are looking to replace controversial supervisor Bob McCarthy, they are Democrat Bill Heath & Republican Gene Pigford.
For the Sidney Town Council, 4 people are vying for 2 seats; they are Democrats Pete Cordes, & Paul Muratore and Republicans John Woodyshek & Jodi Proffitt.
In the Town of Franklin, 3 candidates are running for 2 seats on the town board, they are Republicans David Grant & Garrett Sitts & for the “Better Franklin” line, the candidate is Patricia Tyrell. In the Town of Masonville in the Supervisor’s race, Republican Michael Spaccaforno faces a challenge from Masonville First candidate Marie Sroka.
In Otsego County:
2 seats on the Town of Oneonta board will be decided with 4 candidates running: democrats Patricia Jacob & Andrew Stammell & republicans Brett Holleran & Fred Volpe. For the 2 town justice seats, the 3 candidates are independent Dawn Oliver & Republicans Sean Farrell & Bruce Smith.
In the Town of Unadilla 3 candidates are vying for 2 seats on the town Council, they are Democrat Jakkie Bickos & Republicans Roger Cecce, George Banta
In the Town Of Butternuts, supervisor candidates are Democrat Charles Eckleman & Republican Linda Grover.
In Chenango County, in the Town of Afton, 4 candidates are running for 2 seats they are Democrats Alan Steinberg, Rich Cuthbertson & Republicans Robert Tallmadge, and Chris Warren. In the Town Of Guilford, 2 seats are open on the Town Council; the 4 candidates are Democrats Kenneth Fogerty & Dolores Fuller & Republicans Tomas Ives & Barbara O’Dell
In the Town of Coventry 2 people are running for Supervisor, with George Westcott getting both the Republican & Democratic Party nomination, the Liberty Party candidate is Gwendolyn Hinman. For Town Justice, Democrat A. Bruce Warren faces Republican Joseph Agunzo, in the Town Council race, 2 seats are open, candidates are Democrat Jeffrey Vance, Republicans Robert Boudreau & John Wicks, for the Liberty Party, the candidate is George Broeg.
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Voters across the State will see several propositions on the ballot today, they include measures to allow 7 casinos to The Catskill & southern tier regions, another would allow judges in some courts to serve until the age of 80.