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An Otsego County Grand Jury found 34-year-old Ryan Clark of Unadilla, also known as Tyler Clark, was guilty of rape, criminal sexual act and course of sexual conduct against a child. Clark's victims were under the ages of 15 and 13. Sentencing will be in Otsego County Court at a later date.

Today is Primary Election day around the State. Democrats will vote statewide for the Comptroller candidate between long time incumbent Tom DiNapoli and challengers Drew Warshaw and Raj Goyle. Locally Democrats in the 102nd Assembly District will decide between 3 candidates, Thomas Boomhower, Janet Tweed & Mary Finneran. In the Republican Primaries locally, Peter Oberacker & Alexander Portelli are seeking the nomination to be on the ballot for the 19th Congressional District, in the 51st State Senate District, the Republican candidates are Chris Tague & Terry Bernardo, for Otsego County Sheriff, Incumbent Rich Devlin faces a challenge from Mike Stalter, In Afton, Jason Wicks is challenging long time Town Supervisor John Lawrence.

New Yorkers will vote on School Budgets in New York State Tuesday, as well as Board of Education seats, school bus purchases or other ancillary costs associated with education. Sidney Superintendent Eben Bullock told WCDO News about their 35.5 Million Dollar Budget with 0% tax levy increase:

(Eben Bullock 5-18-26)

Voting will be at the Sidney High School from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Bainbridge Guilford Superintendent Tim Ryan told WCDO News that they had to deal with a $1 Million dollar gap before sending the proposal to voters:

(TIM RYAN 5-18-26)

The BG total budget is 26.9 Million dollars, the Tax Levy Increase is 1.59% Voting will be at the Greenlawn & Guilford Elementary school buildings. In the Unatego School District, Dr. Dave Richards told WCDO about their budget:

(Dr Dave Richards -18-26)

Voting for Unatego area residents will be from 12:00 to 8:00 PM at the Jr. Sr. High school.

TOWN OF UNADILLA HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT WILL BE PAVING SEVERAL AREA roads starting today. Paving is scheduled for Dentwood Dr, Meadow Lane, Hill Top Lane, Old State rd., John Cook rd., Earl rd., Lovers Lane, Sand Hill Rd, and Sowles Rd, Starting today, WEATHER PERMITTING.

The Norwich Girls Softball will be run by the Norwich YMCA this year, instead of by the Little League, Spokesperson Danielle Ryan said that they can sign up through this Friday:

(Danielle Ryan 2-28-26)

Ryan said that the Registration & more information is available at norwichymca.com.

The Northeast Classic Car Museum announced that their 2026 contest begins, they are giving away a 2026 Ford Mustang Convertible. The giveaway will be on October 22nd, tickets & more information can be found at classiccarmuseum.org.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 3-11-26

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old John Rundblad Jr., of Fort Plain, for Burglary, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Contempt, Menacing & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation into a domestic dispute in the Village of Cooperstown. Deputies were dispatched to a report that a male subject had entered the residence unlawfully, displayed a knife and violated a valid order of protection, in presence of 2 children. Rundblad was located nearby and was taken into custody without incident, he was processed and turned over to Otsego County Corrections pending Centralized Arraignment.

Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham announced that John Ryan will be the next Binghamton Police Chief starting January 3. Ryan replaces long time chief Joseph Zikulski who was placed on administrative leave following an off-duty incident in Johnson City.

OVER 800 PADDLERS FROM 21 U.S. STATES, 4 CANADIAN PROVINCES AND THE COUNTRY OF BELIZE PARTICIPATED IN THE 63RD RUNNING OF THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. THERE WERE 17 DIFFERENT CLASSES IN SUNDAY'S 70 MILE ENDURANCE RACES FROM COOPERSTOWN TO BAINBRIDGE, INCLUDING THE COVETED TWO PERSON PRO RACE... THIS YEAR'S WINNING TEAM WAS MICHAEL DAVIS OF MICHIGAN AND GUILLAUME BLAZE FROM QUEBEC. THE PAIR SPOKE WITH WCDO'S CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE...

(DAVIS-BLAZE 2025)

BLAZE HAS 3 PRO RACE WINS IN 2014, 2016 AND 2017. DAVIS WON THE CLINTON IN 2023 WITH CANADIAN STEVE LAJOIE.

IN THE 70 MILE MEN'S NYMCRA STOCK RACE, WCDO'S NATE LULL AND PARTNER BRETT SHERWOOD FROM MORRIS TOOK TOP HONORS BEATING 10 OTHER TEAMS. THEY COMMENTED ON THE RACE AND PADDLING TOGETHER...

(LULL-SHERWOOD 2025-E CLASS)

THE PAIR BEAT THE 2ND PLACE TEAM BY NEARLY 20 MINUTES.

THIS YEAR 4 PEOPLE WERE INDUCTED INTO THE REGATTA HALL OF FAME INCLUDING DALE PERSONS FROM NEW BERLIN, JIM GOOCHEE FROM PENNSYLVANIA, JOHN LEWIS FROM BAINBRIDGE AND BILLY GRIMES FROM GILBERTSVILLE.

LAST YEAR'S WINNERS, WES DEAN FROM MICHIGAN AND LOGAN MINER FROM TEXAS FINISHED IN 2ND PLACE, JUST ONE MINUTE AND 11 SECONDS BEHIND THE WINNERS. IN HIS INTERVIEW WITH WCDO, DEAN SAID IT WAS A TOUGH LOSS...

(DEAN-MINER 2025)

BLAZE NOW HAS 4 REGATTA WINS UNDER HIS BELT AND THIS IS DAVIS' 2ND CLINTON VICTORY. LOCAL PADDLER RYAN ZAVERAL AND HIS PARTNER,DANE TRUDGEON FROM MICHIGAN FINISHED 5TH IN THE 59 BOAT PRO CLASS

LONGTIME PADDLER, AL SHAVER JR. FROM MERIDALE PADDLED WITH HIS 26 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER MEGAN IN HER FIRST CLINTON RACE. THEY TOOK FIRST PLACE HONORS IN THE AMATUER MIXED CLASS AND CHATTED WITH WCDO AFTER THE RACE....

(SHAVERS 2025)

THE FATHER-DAUGHTER TEAM FINISHED THE 70 MILE COURSE IN 8 HOURS, 19 MINUTES AND 45 SECONDS.

HIGH WATER LEVELS AND CHILLY TEMPERATURES MADE FOR FAST TIMES AT THIS YEAR'S GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA AS OVER 800 CANOE RACERS PADDLED ON THE SUSQUEHANNA RIVER. PADDLERS FROM 21 U.S. STATES, 4 CANADIAN PROVINCES AND THE COUNTRY OF BELIZE DESCENDED ON BAINBRIDGE TO PARTCIPATE IN THE 63RD RUNNING OF THE EVENT. THE 70 MILE ENDURANCE RACES WERE HELD ON SUNDAY AND FEATURED 17 DIFFERENT CLASSES. IN THE 4 PERSON PRO RACE, TEAM "ZRE" CONSISTING OF BOB ZAVERAL, JOHN YOUNG, BRENT LYSICK, AND ERIC WERNER FINISHED IN SECOND PLACE. WCDO'S CRAIG STEVENS SPOKE WITH THEM ABOUT THIS YEAR'S RACE...

(TEAM ZRE 2025-4 PERSON PRO)

TEAM 'DELTA FORGE" WITH PADDLERS FROM NEW YORK, MICHIGAN & CALIFORNIA TOOK FIRST PLACE HONORS WITH A TIME OF 7 HOURS, 21 MINUTES AND 41 SECONDS.

IN THE 70 MILE MIXED NYMCRA(NIM-CRA) STOCK RACE, THE TEAM OF REBECCA SUTTER FROM JAY, NEW YORK AND ADAM BLANCHARD FROM UTAH BEAT THE 2ND PLACE TEAM BY AN INCREDIBLE ONE HOUR AND 13 MINUTES. THEY SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE...

(SUTTER-BLANCHARD 2025-F CLASS)

THIS YEAR'S TWO PERSON PRO RACE WAS WON BY MICHIGAN PADDLER MICHAEL DAVIS AND CANADIAN GUILLAUME BLAZE. BLAZE HAS 3 OTHER CLINTON WINS AND DAVIS WON IN 2022 WITH STEVE LAJOIE. SINCE 1963, THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA FINISH LINE HAS BEEN CROSSED OVER 16 THOUSAND TIMES WITH 2 THOUSAND 47 PADDLERS DOING THE 70 MILER JUST ONCE.

THE LOCAL PRO TEAM OF JOE ALLISON FROM MORRIS AND FIRST TIME PRO RACER, AUSTIN HENCHEY OF OTEGO FINISHED IN THE TOP 20 OF THE STACKED 59 BOAT PRO RACE. THEY SPOKE WITH WCDOS CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE...

(HENCHEY-ALLISON 2025)

HENCHEY AND ALLISON FINISHED IN 19TH PLACE WITH A PRO TIME OF 7HOURS 43 MINUTES AND 39 SECONDS. IT WAS THEIR FIRST PRO RACE TOGETHER.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-14-25

Binghamton Police arrested 36 year old Patrick Shea for 2nd degree murder & 4th degree arson, following the investigation into the fire February 12th at 1 Main Street, where Binghamton firefighter John Gaudet died. The fire was ruled as an arson, Shea was arraigned by a Grand Jury in Broome County Court on Friday, he was remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.

The Jericho Arts Council presents a St. Patrick's day themed show with the Ryan Clan on Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater at 7:00 PM. In the Gallery will be a showcase of student's Art work, Tickets can be reserved by calling (607) 288-3882.

A.M. NEWS Friday 3-14-25

55 year old Jeffrey Kaufman of Downsville was sentenced to 364 days in jail for each count of 3rd degree Assault. Kaufman admitted to attempting to assault Police Officers, on July 28, 2024. Officer Bryanna Houck of the Colchester Police Department was engaged in an unrelated traffic stop, Kaufman exited his residence & began to yell obscenities at Officer Houck, who called for & received assistance. the officers placed Kaufman under arrest for Obstruction of Governmental Administration and Disorderly Conduct, Kaufman attempted to damage the cruiser & spit on & kick at an officer & was still combative at the police station.

THE 60TH RUNNING OF THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD THIS PAST MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND. OVER 800 CANOE RACERS FROM 28 STATES AND CANADA PARTICIPATED IN THE REGATTA INCLUDING THE FAMOUS 70 MILER, WORLD'S LONGEST ONE DAY FLAT WATER RIVER RACE. TED KENYON FROM CONNECTICUT TOOK FIRST PLACE IN THE ONE MAN AMATUER 50 YEARS AND OLDER DIVISION WITH A TIME OF 9 HOURS 10 MINUTES AND 31 SECONDS. HE TOLD WCDO HOW MUCH HE AND OTHER PADDLERS MISSED THE RACE THE LAST TWO YEARS.

(NEWS REGATTA 2022-TED KENYON)

4 PADDLERS WERE INDUCTED INTO THE REGATTA HALL OF FAME INCLUDING 10 TIME REGATTA WINNER, ANDY TRIEBOLD FROM MICHIGAN, 32 TIME FINISHER BOB VINCENT FROM ONTARIO,CANADA, 100 YEAR OLD MIKE FREMONT FROM OHIO AND LOCAL 21 HUNDRED MILE CLUB MEMBER, JOHN YOUNG FROM RICHMONDVILLE. TWO CONTRIBUTORS WERE ALSO VOTED IN. THEY INCLUDED PAST REGATTA CHAIRMAN AND VOLUNTEER, ED HROMADA POSTHUMOUSLY AND 13 TIME REGATTA CHAIRMAN, JOHN HARMON.

THE 60TH GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA WAS HELD OVER THE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND . SCOUT, YOUTH, SPRINT, AND RELAY RACERS COMPETED ON SATURDAY AND THE FAMOUS 70 MILE ENDURANCE RACES FROM COOPERSTOWN TO BAINBRIDGE WERE HELD ON SUNDAY. OVER 800 PADDLERS FROM 28 STATES AND CANADA COMPETED. IN THE TWO PERSON PRO RACE, CANADA'S STEVE LAJIOE WON HIS 11TH CLINTON WITH PARTNER, MICHAEL DAVIS FROM MICHIGAN. THEY SPOKE WITH CRAIG STEVENS AFTER THE RACE...

(NEWS REGATTA 2022-LAJOIE & DAVIS)

THIS YEAR'S TWO PERSON PRO RACE FEATURED ONE OF THE BIGGEST FIELDS IN THE LAST TWENTY YEARS WITH 49 TEAMS AND SOME OF THE BIGGEST NAMES IN CANOE RACING COMPETING FOR THE 3 THOUSAND DOLLAR PRIZE. LOCAL TOP TEN PRO FINISHERS INCLUDED JAKE CROTSER FROM ONEONTA AND HIS PARTNER, MATT MEERSMAN FROM INDIANA IN 6TH PLACE AND RYAN ZAVERAL FROM UNADILLA WITH HIS PARTNER, PATRICK MADDEN FROM SCOTIA, NEW YORK IN 9TH PLACE.

Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced a 23-year lease extension at Mirabito Stadium early Thursday morning; they also announced that John Hughes & his Evans Street Baseball group have sold the Binghamton Rumble Ponies to Southpaw Resources LLC, led by David Sobotka. Binghamton Rumble Ponies Spokesman JB Bayne told WCDO news what the 23 year agreement & new ownership is all about:

(JB Bayne 11-22-21)

Bayne said that $3.1Million Dollars has been allocated to bring the facility into compliance with MLB's new Facility Standards, and the new lease carries into the year 2045. Hughes, has owned the Binghamton Rumble ponies for the last 6 years.

13 new candidates will be appearing on the 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame ballot that is being mailed this week to approximately 400 voting members of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. Among the players now eligible; Alex Rodríguez, Justin Morneau, Ryan Howard and Jimmy Rollins; pitchers Tim Lincecum and Jake Peavy; and DH-first baseman David Ortiz will join 17 holdovers from the 2021 balloting, which failed to produce a new Hall of Famer. Candidates must be named on 75% of ballots cast by selected Baseball Writers of America members, Induction Weekend will be July 22nd to the 25th in Cooperstown, Voting Results to be Announced at 6 p.m. ET Jan. 25 Live on MLB Network.

The State Assembly released their report regarding their impeachment investigation into former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The legislative investigation found overwhelming evidence that Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment many times and ordered state workers to help produce his book on the COVID-19 pandemic during their normal work hours. The former governor was guaranteed at least $5.2 million in personal profit for the book, the investigation into whether the Governor will have to return that money is ongoing.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-22-21

Broome County DA Michael Korchak announced that a jury in Broome County Court found Scott Mawhiney guilty Friday for the attempted murder of New York State Trooper Ryan Thorp in Deposit. Mawhiney was also found guilty of and aggravated assault of a police officer, criminal possession of a weapon, and 2nd-degree harassment. Trooper Thorp was shot by Mawhiney, when he was responding June 23rd to a domestic dispute in Deposit, Mawhiney faces sentencing at a later date.

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.

Jury selection began in Broome County Court yesterday in the trial of 44-year old Scott Mawhiney of Deposit, who has been charged with 1st degree attempted murder, assault, criminal possession of a firearm and several other charges, for allegedly shooting Trooper Ryan Thorp on June 23rd. State Police and Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a home on Sunrise Terrace in Deposit when shots rang out and Trooper Thorp was wounded in the arm, Trooper Thorp is still recovering from his injuries.

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.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-15-21

The Susquehanna SPCA in Otsego County will host their Ribbon Cutting & Open House at their brand new facility Saturday Morning at 10:00, on State Highway 28 in Cooperstown, Director Stacie Haynes explains:

(Stacie Haynes 7-15-21)

The open house on Saturday runs from 10:00AM to 4:00 PM, they will be joined by State Agriculture and Markets Commissioner Richard Ball; State Senator Peter Oberacker; Assemblymen John Salka & Christopher Tague

44-year-old Scott Mawhiney of Deposit pleaded not guilty to a 9 count indictment in Broome County Court Wednesday, he is accused of shooting State Trooper Ryan Thorp last month.  2 of the counts in the indictment were for attempted murder, bail has been set at $100,000 cash or $200,000 bond.  Mawhiney was arrested after troopers responded to the report of a domestic dispute in the Village of Deposit.

The Sidney Alumni Association will hold their alumni weekend Friday through Sunday Afternoon, after missing last year's event due to the COVID pandemic.  Spokesman Bryan Innes told WCDO news of some of the highlights:

(Bryan Innes 6-16-21)

Innes said that the Saturday night social event will not be held, and they will leave activities up to the individual classes, more information is available at sidneyalumni.org.

Chenango County Sheriff's Department arrested 36 year old Kelly Gillet of Johnson City, for the shooting death of 39 year old John Ryan of Sherburne.  Ryan's body was found at 7 Gould Drive in Sherburne, Gillet was charged with 2nd degree murder, and she faces court action shortly.

Broome County District Attorney Michael Korchak announced that 20 year old Caleb Casteline of Johnson City Pleaded Guilty today to 1st degree manslaughter, for the stabbing of Q-Quan Richardson of Binghamton at a party in the town of Union in August.  Casteline is expected to be sentenced to 20 years in prison with 5 years of post-release supervision after pleading to the lesser charge.

Governor Cuomo
announced that New York State is now offering a free text message program to
help kids quit e-cigarettes as the state moves to reverse the alarming rise in
youth vaping.   To access this program,
text "DropTheVape" to 88709, more information about e-cigarettes is
available at health.ny.gov/NoVape

The Otsego County Office of Emergency
Services confirmed that 5 firefighters were injured in a Middlefield garage
fire from a series of explosions Wednesday night at 3679 Otsego County Route
35.  The firefighters were James Tallman,
Jon Roach & Scott Monington of the Cooperstown Fire Department & John
Sears & Ryan Smith of the Middlefield Fire Department, Roach &
Monington were taken to a Syracuse Hospital for treatment of injuries, the
other 3 were treated at Bassett Hospital & were released.  Firefighters from Middlefield, Cooperstown,
Westford, Cherry Valley, and Milford responded to the fire Wednesday
night.  State Police, State office of
Fire Prevention & Control & the Otsego County Sheriff’s department are
investigating the cause & origin of the fire.

Delaware County Sheriff’s
Deputies arrested 21-Year-Old Brendon Frank of Otego for Harassment following
an investigation of a domestic dispute which occurred in the Town of
Walton.  Frank is scheduled to appear at
the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer the charge.

The annual Regional Spelling Bee competition is scheduled to
be held in Oneonta next month, with the goal of sending the winner to the
National Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington DC later this year.  Martha Ryan of the DCMO BOCES explains:

(Martha Ryan 2-19-20)

Ryan said that anyone wishing to donate to the fund to send
the winner's family to the Scripps Competition can call her at 335-1292 for
more information.

Chenango Arts Council and Guernsey Memorial Library will
bring another free film classic tonight at 6:30 pm, at the Arts Council
tonight.  The Quiet Man starring John
Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, and the Dynamic Duos series concludes February 26 at
the Guernsey Library with Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn in Guess Who’s
Coming to Dinner.   More information is
available at 336-ARTS or Guernsey Memorial Library at 334-4034.

State Police arrested a Utica man for allegedly meeting up
with a 17-year-old and paying her to perform sexual acts.  57 year old John Stemen was charged with
patronizing a prostitute,  Stemen had
been working as an aid in Congressman Anthony Brindisi's Utica office, the
Congressman fired Stemen last week when he was notified, Stemen faces court
action on May 20th.

The Bainbridge Guilford Central School District is having a
follow up Safety Forum tonight, to address a variety of Safety concerns for
students in & outside of the School, Superintendent Tim Ryan comments:

(Tim Ryan 5-14-19)

The program will be held on Tuesday evening May 14th at 7:00
PM at the BG Junior Senior High School, parents are urged to attend &
participate.

The Chenango
Arts Council hosted the 2019 Chenango Area Student Art Show, Lucy Funke and
Chenango Music Scholarship awards ceremony last Friday. The Lucy Funke
Scholarship was awarded to Riley Webster of Sherburne Earlville & Andrea
Dempsey of the Oxford Academy, the Chenango Music Scholarship goes to Matthew
Ryan of the Sherburne Earlville district, The Chenango Area Student Show
winners in a variety of categories were Riley Webster of Sherburne Earlville,
Guin Warren of Norwich, Ashley Spooner of Afton, Samantha Emerson of Oxford,
Shanee Baker Bush of Oxford & Madisyn Stowell of Sherburne Earlville.   All eligible pieces will be entered in
Congressman Anthony Brindisi’s Congressional Art Show in Utica; the winning
entry will have a chance to be displayed in Washington for a year.

The General
Clinton Canoe Regatta officials announced that they will have their 12th Annual
Dan Elwood Memorial 5k Run and the Tracy Richmond 1 Mile Walk for Hospice on
Saturday, May 25th, at 9:00 AM at General Clinton Park, in Bainbridge.  There is a
$20 pre-registration fee, which will be accepted until Saturday, May
18th,  after that,  entrants may register the day of the race
beginning at 8:00 AM for a fee of $25. T-shirts will be given to first 100
entrants. Pre-registration forms may be sent to: Dan Elwood Memorial Race c/o
John Harmon, 3617 State Hwy 206, Bainbridge, NY 13733.

Tomorrow is Election Day, with a host of important races to be decided.
For FEDERAL Positions, in the U.S. SENATE, Democratic incumbent Kirsten Gillibrand faces Republican challenger Chele Farley. In area House of Representative Races; in the 19th District: Incumbent Republican John Faso faces challenges from Democrat Antonio Delgado, Green Candidate Steven Greenfield, & Independent Dianne Neal; in the 22nd District: Republican Incumbent Claudia Tenney vs Democrat Anthony Brindisi.
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In key races on the County Level, for Otsego County Sheriff; Incumbent Rich Devlin faces Robert Fernandez, in the Broome County Sheriff's race: Incumbent David Harder Vs Matt Ryan. . In the race for the 6th District of the State Supreme Court: Republican Joe McBride faces Democrat Elizabeth Burns.
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For State Offices, for Governor: 2 term Incumbent Democrat Andrew Cuomo faces challenges from Republican Marcus Molinaro, Green Party Candidate Howie Hawkins, Libertarian Larry Sharpe, & Independent Stephanie Miner; in the race for Comptroller: Incumbent Democrat Tom DiNapoli, faces Republican Jonathan Trichter & Green Candidate Mark Dunlea, for Attorney General; Democrat Letitia James, Republican Keith Wofford, Green Candidate Michael Sussman, Libertarian Christopher Garvey are running In local State Senate races, in the 42nd District, Democrat Jennifer Metzger faces Republican Ann Rabbitt, in the 51st District; Republican Incumbent Jim Seward faces Democrat Joyce St. George. In the 52nd District, Incumbent Republican Fred Akshar is unopposed. In local State Assembly races, in the 121 District: Incumbent Bill Magee faces Republican John Salka, in the 122 District Incumbent Cliff Crouch faces a challenge from Conservative Nicholas Libous, there is no Democratic candidate. In the 123rd District: Democratic incumbent Donna Lupardo is unopposed, in the 102 District: Incumbent Republican Christopher Tague faces Democrat Aidan O’Conner

State Police are investigating a 1 vehicle crash on State Route 357 in the town of Unadilla that troopers discovered while on patrol. The Unidentified 40 year old man apparently drove off the highway, into Guide wires & a tree, he was extricated by Unadilla Firefighter & he was airlifted to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for treatment of head injuries & an arm fracture. The investigation is ongoing.

Otsego County Sheriff's department arrested 36 year old Ryan Biggs of Gloversville following an accident in Worcester Sunday. Biggs is accused of driving mentally & physically disabled people in an ARC vehicle while intoxicated, he was charged with DWI & endangering the welfare of an incompetent or disable person, he was released & faces court action at a later date.

State Police at Sidney arrested 39 year old John Forte of Unadilla for Aggravated DWI with a reported B.A.C of .21%. Troopers were dispatched to a complaint of an intoxicated driver, a trooper located the vehicle in the driveway of a residence on Depot Street, Forte was arrested & was released on appearance tickets returnable to the town of Unadilla Court on July 23, 2018 then later turned over to a sober third party.

Party Primaries will be held for congressional seats tomorrow across the state. Locally, there are 7 Democrats running for the 19th Congressional District, to take on incumbent Republican John Faso. In Delaware County, more information is available by calling the County Board of Elections at 832-5321.

Now that the Main Street Revitalization project is well on its way to completion, Sidney Village officials are wrapping up the first phase of the "Green Plain" project. Grants Administrator John redente explains:

(John Redente 6-26-18)

Reedente said that the Buy-outs of homes in the River Street area should be wrapped up by the end of 2019.

Broome County Sheriff’s Department arrested 33 year old Emerson Ryan of Binghamton after a patrolling deputy observed a vehicle at 71 miles an hour in a posted 45 mile an hour zone.  The vehicle accelerated and then lost control on a curve, crashing into the ditch.  Ryan was charges with DWI, Driving with a BAC of .08% or higher, reckless driving & speed not reasonable & prudent, among other charges.   Ryan was released and issued tickets to return to the Town of Kirkwood court at a later date.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and the Broome County Sheriff's Office announced the seizure of 11 animals following a complaint of suspected animal neglect in the Town of Sanford & the execution of a search warrant, numerous cats, sheep, dogs, and foxes were removed from the property. 39 year old John Elmer was charged with failure to provide proper sustenance, failure to provide proper food, drink and wholesome air to an impounded animal; he was released on an appearance ticket in the Town of Sanford Court at a later date.

THE UPPER SUSQUEHANNA PEDDLERS & PADDLERS CLUB HOSTED THEIR SPRING CANOE RACE SATURDAY, FROM THE ROUTE 205 BRIDGE IN ONEONTA TO THE FISHING ACCESS IN OTEGO. IT’S THE 1st LOCAL RACE OF THE SEASON AS PADDLERS PREPARE FOR THE GENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTA. SEVERAL LOCAL PADDLERS HAD GREAT SHOWINGS, TREVOR LEFEVER AND BEN SCHLIMMER WON THE C-2 PRO CLASS WITH RYAN ZAVERAL AND SHANE MCDOWELL TAKING 2ND PLACE. TODD LEFEVER AND ROB BIRDSALL WON THE C-2 MEN'S STOCK UNDER 50 CLASS, JEFF PEDERSEN AND JOHN YOUNG CAPTURED THE C-2 MEN'S OVER 50 DIVISION CROWN, MIKE PACKARD TOOK 2ND PLACE IN THE C-1 UNDER 50 MEN'S DIVISION. MIRANDA ROBINSON AND HOLLY CROUCH WON THE C-2 STOCK WOMEN'S UNDER 50 CLASS. FULL RESULTS CAN BE FOUND AT NYMCRA.ORG.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office Investigators arrested 30-year-old Scott Hanrahan of Deposit, 29-year-old Justin Crandall of Sidney, and 27-year-old John Bolster of Hancock, for promoting contraband within the Delaware County Correctional Facility. All 3 are incarcerated at the County Jail on unrelated charges, they are accused of possessing prescription medication prescribed to another inmate, they were charged with 1 count each of Promoting Prison Contraband, they face arraignment on the new charges in the Town of Delhi Court at a later time.

The Electoral Action Working Group of Delaware County Solidarity has organized a community forum Saturday, August 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in the Community Room, The United Ministry of Delhi at 1 Church Street. Candidates who have officially announced their run for the 19th congressional seat will participate, including Jeff Beals, Steven Brisee, Dave Clegg, Antonio Delgado, Brian Flynn, Gareth Rhodes, Pat Ryan and Sue Sullivan. More information is available at 363-2752

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will host the annual Christmas parade Saturday afternoon, followed by several other holiday activities. Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne told WCDO News that those who want to be in the parade should get to Bainbridge by 4:00 PM:

(John Payne 12-9-16)

More information about the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is available at 967-8700

State Police arrested 28-year-old Ryan Markoff of Binghamton and 31-year-old Angela Weyrauch of Binghamton, for 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, after a traffic stop on Frost Road in the Town of Windsor. During a search of the suspects and their vehicle a small amount of marihuana, heroin and meth was found. Markoff was additional charged with Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and other traffic violations. Both suspects were issued tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court on December 28, 2016.

Today is Day 2 of the Delaware County Fair in Walton, Spokesman John Jackson told WCDO News about some of today's activities:

(John Jackson 8-16-16)

Jackson said that last night's Demolition Derby was a sell out, other anticipated events include the new Hay Hauling contest Friday and the Country Music Concert featuring Frankie Ballard & the Lax on Saturday night.

The Otsego County Sheriff's Office reported that 24 year old Ryan Sutcliffe of Cumberland, Rhode Island was sleeping in his tent when a large tree limb, broke off & landed on him, at about 12:45 AM Saturday at the Grand Slam Camp Ground on County Highway 18 in the town of Morris. Sutcliffe was taken to Chenango County Memorial Hospital in Norwich where he was declared deceased. The investigation is continuing.

State Police responded to the report of a robbery at the Mirabito Quickway in Otego early Thursday morning.  29 year old Ryan Kennedy of Unadilla, is accused of entering the store armed with what appeared to be a black pistol and fled the store in a 2000 GMC pick up truck after stealing gasoline, cigarettes, beer, and snack items.  State Police observed the pick up on State Route 205 in the town of Hartwick where Kennedy failed to comply and a pursuit was initiated and ended when the vehicle became disabled.  Troopers discovered that the vehicle had been stolen from Unadilla; Kennedy was taken into custody and was charged with Robbery, Grand Larceny, Aggravated Felony DWI, and various traffic charges.  Kennedy had a BAC of .19; he was arraigned & was remanded to Otsego County Jail.

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Awards Dinner and Celebration of Business this evening.  The event begins at 5:45 Pm at the Hunt Union Ballroom at SUNY Oneonta with music, dinner and program at 6:45PM. Brewery Ommegang will be awarded the Simon Thorpe Distinguished Business Award & Attorney John Scarzafava will be awarded the Eugene Bettiol Distinguished Citizen Award.

The Delaware County Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested 29 year old John Donaldson Jr. of Walton Monday for 1 count of 2nd degree Burglary, Petty Larceny and Criminal Possession of a controlled substance.  Donaldson was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500.00 cash bail pending a felony hearing Friday.

State Police arrested 24-year-old Ryan Meyerhoffer of Windsor for driving while intoxicated, aggravated unlicensed operation and other vehicle and traffic law violations.  The arrest followed an investigation into a 1-car accident on Interstate 81 in Binghamton, Meyerhoffer was found to be intoxicated and having a suspended driver license.  He was processed, refused a breath test, and was issued tickets returnable to the Binghamton court on October 4th.

President Obama's visit to Binghamton University this Friday has been limited to a very small audience.  Tickets will be distributed Wednesday at noon via an online lottery pool.  There will only be one entry permitted per person, and only one ticket will be awarded per entry selected.  Participation is limited to students, faculty and staff at B.U., along with a few select local dignitaries including Broome County Executive Debbie Preston, Binghamton Mayor Matt Ryan and Vestal Supervisor John Schaffer. The President will lay out a plan to make college more affordable, tackle rising costs, and improve value for students and their families.  The town hall event will take place inside the Old University Union at 12:45 on Friday, although attendees will need to be in place much earlier. Traffic will be disrupted on campus for much of the day with the main entrance and campus loop closed from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm. The university is still working on determining designated areas for anti-fracking or gun rights protestors.

A Johnson City man has been indicted in connection with the murder of his neighbor in Broome County Court.  Christopher T. Davis, 43, faces charges of murder in the first degree, two counts of murder in the second degree and robbery in the first degree.  Police responded to a 911 call for 36 Brown St. in Johnson City July 8th.  There, they found 50-year-old Patricia LaCaprara dead in her home as a result of traumatic head injuries.

State Police, Delaware County sheriff’s deputies & Walton Police responded on February 19th to a murder-suicide & arson at 294 John Lockwood Road in the Town of Walton.  After the fire was extinguished, 2 sets of remains were removed; one was identified as 47 year old Debra Sundstrom of 1884 South River Road in Walton, from suicide by a gunshot to the head.  On Friday, a 3rd set of human remains was located at 1884 South River Road, who was identified as 49 year old Randy Sundstrom, the husband of Debra Sundstrom, his death was ruled as a homicide, Randy Sundstrom’s death may have occurred during February of 2010. . The second set of human remains from the February 19th fire was identified as the homeowner-51 year old Dominick Bosco, the cause of his death is undetermined.  Anyone with information is asked to contact the State Police at 561-7400.  The investigation is continuing.

State Police investigated a 1-Car fatal motor vehicle accident on Afton Lake Road at around 2:20 AM Sunday.  The investigation revealed that 22-year-old Ryan Lewis of Harpursville lost control of his vehicle while negotiating a curve; he struck a tree with the passenger side. 24 year old Joelyn Sines of Harpursville was a front seat passenger, she was pronounced dead at the scene, 22 year old Mitchell Birch of Afton and 22 year old Caleb Gregory of Afton, were both transported to Wilson hospital in Johnson City, Lewis has been charged with 2nd Vehicular Manslaughter and Driving While Intoxicated, he was transported to Wilson hospital, he faces action in Town of Afton Court at a later date.  The investigation is continuing.

P.M. NEWS 2-13-13

Area Republican Congressmen Richard Hanna & Chris Gibson and 15 Republican Colleagues sent a letter to Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor urging that the House of Representatives reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.  The Violence Against Women Act was first signed into law in 1994 and subsequently reauthorized in 2000 and 2005.  During the 112th Congress, both the House of Representatives and Senate passed their own versions but no final legislation was presented for a vote in either chamber.

State Troopers arrested 19-year-old Ryan Vanfleet of Goshen for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and 18-year-old Devin  Clark of Warwick for Criminal Possession of Marihuana.  The arrests were the result of a traffic stop on State Route 17 in Windsor, Vanfleet and  Clark were issued Appearance Tickets returnable to the Town of Windsor Court on February 26th.