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WCDO News — Wednesday 6-10-26
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-10-26
The Chenango County Health Department announced that the BOIL WATER ORDER has been Lifted for the Village of Bainbridge Water System & residents may resume normal use of the water. Emergency water quality monitoring has indicated that the water system again meets State Drinking Water Standards. Some residents may experience discolored water or a change in taste or odor of the water; if this occurs flush all water lines for 15-20 minutes or until the water runs clear. More information is available by calling the Bainbridge Village Office 607-967-7373 or the Chenango County Health Department at 607-337-1673.
Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center announced today a grant award totaling $324,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the organization’s goal of sound proofing their various event spaces, and to build an addition for more dressing rooms to the Production Center. This grant is part of a capital project funding announcement by NYSCA, which totals over $82 million to 132 arts and culture facilities across New York State, with the improvements, Foothills will be able to host more events simultaneously.
A 2nd Fundraiser has been scheduled for Luszi's Legacy Saving Senior Paws. Their 1st fundraiser raised $4,000 in a fund for a Norwich Area veterinary clinic, to be used to help people deal with the cost of treating an elderly pet, program founder Anett Slater told WCDO News about the Cornhole Tournament in June 20th in Norwich:
(Anett Slater 6-10-26)
The Luszi's Legacy Cornhole Tournament at the Canasawacta Country Club begins at 12:00 Noon on Saturday June 20th, interested teams can sign up at the Facebook page, by calling 607-244-3638 or they can register in person on the day of the event.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly $140 million in federal funding is available to support counter-terrorism and emergency preparedness efforts across the state. The funding is provided by FEMA to support local security preparedness efforts, Locally Otsego & Chenango Counties receive over $58,000, Delaware County over $53,000.
The State DEC Announces More Than $78 Million in Grant Funding for Water Quality Protection Projects Across the State Funding Supports Updating Water Infrastructure, Combating Harmful Algae, Protecting Drinking Water, Increasing Flood Resilience, and Treating Contamination from Landfills. Applications are due by July 31st.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-10-26
An Otsego County Grand Jury indicted Sergeant Kristopher Solovitch on Tuesday, he is charged with 1 count of 2nd degree Forgery, and 4 counts of Falsifying Business Records, Solovitch’s arrest stems from the arrest of Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Fellrath in Herkimer County on May 29, for possessing Cocaine while on duty in a county vehicle outside of the County, Fellrath was being investigated for a complaint into fraudulent overtime, which led to Solovitch’s indictment, State Police arrested Solovitch, he was arraigned & released in his own recognizance.
Otsego County Emergency Services reported that Milford Fire Fighters responded to a fire on Lee Drive Monday Night. Multiple fire crews from the surrounding area assisted, 2 people were in the residence, 1 suffered minor injuries, a vehicle was damaged, the Red Cross responded to assist the displaced residents, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
State Police Troop C Traffic Incident Management Unit conducted an Operation Hard Hat enforcement detail on I-81 in near Homer Monday, where highway crews were making pavement and pothole repairs. During the enforcement, Troopers issued a total of 60 citations and made one arrest, 49 year old Rashi Brown of Illinois for Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle and 10 traffic violations. Police issued 25 speeding tickets, 10 for failing to use seat belts, 10 for using an electronic device while driving & 1 for failing to move over.
The Chenango County Health Department announced that the BOIL WATER ORDER has been Lifted for the Village of Bainbridge Water System & residents may resume normal use of the water. Emergency water quality monitoring has indicated that the water system again meets State Drinking Water Standards. Some residents may experience discolored water or a change in taste or odor of the water; if this occurs flush all water lines for 15-20 minutes or until the water runs clear. More information is available by calling the Bainbridge Village Office 607-967-7373 or the Chenango County Health Department at 607-337-1673.
Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center announced today a grant award totaling $324,000 from the New York State Council on the Arts to support the organization’s goal of sound proofing their various event spaces, and to build an addition for more dressing rooms to the Production Center. This grant is part of a capital project funding announcement by NYSCA, which totals over $82 million to 132 arts and culture facilities across New York State, with the improvements, Foothills will be able to host more events simultaneously.
A 2nd Fundraiser has been scheduled for Luszi's Legacy Saving Senior Paws. Their 1st fundraiser raised $4,000 in a fund for a Norwich Area veterinary clinic, to be used to help people deal with the cost of treating an elderly pet, program founder Anett Slater told WCDO News about the Cornhole Tournament in June 20th in Norwich:
(Anett Slater 6-10-26)
The Luszi's Legacy Cornhole Tournament at the Canasawacta Country Club begins at 12:00 Noon on Saturday June 20th, interested teams can sign up at the Facebook page, by calling 607-244-3638 or they can register in person on the day of the event.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that nearly $140 million in federal funding is available to support counter-terrorism and emergency preparedness efforts across the state. The funding is provided by FEMA to support local security preparedness efforts, Locally Otsego & Chenango Counties receive over $58,000, Delaware County over $53,000.
The State DEC Announces More Than $78 Million in Grant Funding for Water Quality Protection Projects Across the State Funding Supports Updating Water Infrastructure, Combating Harmful Algae, Protecting Drinking Water, Increasing Flood Resilience, and Treating Contamination from Landfills. Applications are due by July 31st.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-10-26
An Otsego County Grand Jury indicted Sergeant Kristopher Solovitch on Tuesday, he is charged with 1 count of 2nd degree Forgery, and 4 counts of Falsifying Business Records, Solovitch’s arrest stems from the arrest of Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Fellrath in Herkimer County on May 29, for possessing Cocaine while on duty in a county vehicle outside of the County, Fellrath was being investigated for a complaint into fraudulent overtime, which led to Solovitch’s indictment, State Police arrested Solovitch, he was arraigned & released in his own recognizance.
Otsego County Emergency Services reported that Milford Fire Fighters responded to a fire on Lee Drive Monday Night. Multiple fire crews from the surrounding area assisted, 2 people were in the residence, 1 suffered minor injuries, a vehicle was damaged, the Red Cross responded to assist the displaced residents, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
State Police Troop C Traffic Incident Management Unit conducted an Operation Hard Hat enforcement detail on I-81 in near Homer Monday, where highway crews were making pavement and pothole repairs. During the enforcement, Troopers issued a total of 60 citations and made one arrest, 49 year old Rashi Brown of Illinois for Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle and 10 traffic violations. Police issued 25 speeding tickets, 10 for failing to use seat belts, 10 for using an electronic device while driving & 1 for failing to move over.
ANETT SLATERBainbridgeCANASAWACTA COUNTRY CLUBChenango county health departmentFoothills Performing Arts and Civic CenterGOVERNOR HOCHULHOMERLUSZI'S LEGACYMILFORD FIRE DEPARTMENTNew YorkNorwichNYOPERATION HARD HATOTSEGO COUNTY DEPUTY THOMAS FELLRATHOTSEGO COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICESOTSEGO COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SERGEANT KRISTOPHER SOLOVITCHSTATE DECTROOP CWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 3-19-25
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-19-25
U.S. Marshals in Henderson County, Kentucky, arrested 48 year old Joseph Titsworth of Norwich as a Fugitive from Justice, on a Warrant out of the City of Norwich. Titsworth was charged as being a Fugitive from Justice, plus 3 Counts Failure to Register as Sex Offender, Titsworth absconded from New York in 2024 and has been wanted by Norwich Police since that time. U.S. Marshals received numerous tips from the public, and they were able to locate Titsworth hiding in an elderly person’s home in Henderson County, Kentucky. Norwich Police Officers traveled to Kentucky and bring Titsworth back to Norwich, Monday evening, he was arraigned and was held without bail due to multiple, prior felony convictions.
State Police responded to a 2-vehicle crash on State Highway 28 in the town of Milford at about 6:00 AM today. 1 driver was pronounced deceased at Bassett Hospital, following the head-on crash between a Toyota and a Subaru. The investigation continues.
The Annual Recruit New York event will be held state wide on April 26 and 27th this year, where people can go to their local Fire Department's Open House, and maybe wind up joining the Fire Department, the Emergency squad or even work in their office on paperwork. Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department comments:
(Roger Barnhart 3-19-25)
Barnhart said that they are local to have other area Fire Department participate in the Recruit New York efforts, he can be contacted at 607-287-3170, more information is also available at recruitny.org
Governor Hochul & State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald updated New Yorkers on the measles cases and encouraged everyone to make sure they are up to date on vaccines. There have been 4 total cases of measles in New York State so far this year, 3 in New York City and 1 in Suffolk County. None of the cases this year are related to each other or connected to the outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. More information is available at health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/measles.
Village of Sidney announced the results of Tuesday's Village election for the Board of Trustees. Victor Tartaglia won one term with 65 votes, while Patricia Cristelli & Luther Higley each had 44 votes. Due to the tied votes for the 2nd Trustee Term there will be a Runoff Election held on Tuesday April 1st, in the Board room at the Civic Center at 21 Liberty Street from 12pm - 9pm. The Village of Unadilla announced that Kaleigh Barber & Crystal Lee Dimeo Johnson won seats on the Village board Tuesday.
The Chenango Blues Association announced that the 2025 NBT Bank Summer Concert Series will be on Thursdays from July 3rd to August 28th at East Park in Norwich, also the 32nd Annual Chenango Blues Fest will be held on August 15th and 16th.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-19-25
State Police today announced that it issued 11,582 tickets during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative. State Troopers arrested 239 people for DWI and investigated 563 crashes, which resulted in no fatalities. State wide, there were 3680 tickets issued for speeding, In Troop C, 905 tickets were issued, with 330 for speeding, 16 for DWI, 40 for violating the seat belt laws and 40 for violating the move over law.
NYSEG released a statement regarding the increased price on customers bill, they stated that an increase in supply costs combined with household usage of energy during the winter months are to blame, also, supply costs of gas and electricity are set by energy generating companies and passed-through to customers. NYSEG noted they have no control over the pricing currently.
Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets today from 5:00 to 6:30PM, at the Colchester Highway Department, 6292 River Road, Downsville. More information about rabies is available at Delaware County Public Health at (607) 832-5200.
U.S. Marshals in Henderson County, Kentucky, arrested 48 year old Joseph Titsworth of Norwich as a Fugitive from Justice, on a Warrant out of the City of Norwich. Titsworth was charged as being a Fugitive from Justice, plus 3 Counts Failure to Register as Sex Offender, Titsworth absconded from New York in 2024 and has been wanted by Norwich Police since that time. U.S. Marshals received numerous tips from the public, and they were able to locate Titsworth hiding in an elderly person’s home in Henderson County, Kentucky. Norwich Police Officers traveled to Kentucky and bring Titsworth back to Norwich, Monday evening, he was arraigned and was held without bail due to multiple, prior felony convictions.
State Police responded to a 2-vehicle crash on State Highway 28 in the town of Milford at about 6:00 AM today. 1 driver was pronounced deceased at Bassett Hospital, following the head-on crash between a Toyota and a Subaru. The investigation continues.
The Annual Recruit New York event will be held state wide on April 26 and 27th this year, where people can go to their local Fire Department's Open House, and maybe wind up joining the Fire Department, the Emergency squad or even work in their office on paperwork. Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department comments:
(Roger Barnhart 3-19-25)
Barnhart said that they are local to have other area Fire Department participate in the Recruit New York efforts, he can be contacted at 607-287-3170, more information is also available at recruitny.org
Governor Hochul & State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald updated New Yorkers on the measles cases and encouraged everyone to make sure they are up to date on vaccines. There have been 4 total cases of measles in New York State so far this year, 3 in New York City and 1 in Suffolk County. None of the cases this year are related to each other or connected to the outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico. More information is available at health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/measles.
Village of Sidney announced the results of Tuesday's Village election for the Board of Trustees. Victor Tartaglia won one term with 65 votes, while Patricia Cristelli & Luther Higley each had 44 votes. Due to the tied votes for the 2nd Trustee Term there will be a Runoff Election held on Tuesday April 1st, in the Board room at the Civic Center at 21 Liberty Street from 12pm - 9pm. The Village of Unadilla announced that Kaleigh Barber & Crystal Lee Dimeo Johnson won seats on the Village board Tuesday.
The Chenango Blues Association announced that the 2025 NBT Bank Summer Concert Series will be on Thursdays from July 3rd to August 28th at East Park in Norwich, also the 32nd Annual Chenango Blues Fest will be held on August 15th and 16th.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-19-25
State Police today announced that it issued 11,582 tickets during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day enforcement initiative. State Troopers arrested 239 people for DWI and investigated 563 crashes, which resulted in no fatalities. State wide, there were 3680 tickets issued for speeding, In Troop C, 905 tickets were issued, with 330 for speeding, 16 for DWI, 40 for violating the seat belt laws and 40 for violating the move over law.
NYSEG released a statement regarding the increased price on customers bill, they stated that an increase in supply costs combined with household usage of energy during the winter months are to blame, also, supply costs of gas and electricity are set by energy generating companies and passed-through to customers. NYSEG noted they have no control over the pricing currently.
Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic For dogs, cats, and ferrets today from 5:00 to 6:30PM, at the Colchester Highway Department, 6292 River Road, Downsville. More information about rabies is available at Delaware County Public Health at (607) 832-5200.
CHENANGO BLUES ASSOCIATIONCHENANGO BLUES FESTIVALCOLCHESTER HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTCRYSTAL LEE DIMEO JOHNSONDelaware County Public HealthGOVERNOR HOCHULJOSEPH TITSWORTHKALEIGH BARBERKENTUCKYLUTHER HIGLEYNew YorkNORWICH POLICE DEPARTMENTNYNYSEGPAT CRISTELLIRecruit New YorkRoger BarnhartSTATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER DR. JAMES McDONALDUNADILLAVIC TARTAGLIAVILLAGE OF SIDNEYWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 7-23-24
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 7-23-24
State Police responded at about 5:00 AM today to State Highway 7 in Oneonta for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. A preliminary investigation indicates that 40 year old Amber Joy of Oneonta was walking in the roadway and was struck by a vehicle, she did not survive. The crash remains under investigation, the operator of the vehicle has been cooperative with Investigators. The roadway was reopened just before 9:30 am.
30 year old Charles Walsh of Sidney was sentenced to 5 ½ years in state prison and 2 years of post-release supervision for his conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Delaware County Court. Walsh admitted that he possessed fentanyl in the Village of Sidney on February 6, 2024, with intent to sell, Walsh must submit a sample of his DNA to the State's DNA data-bank and pay $375.00 dollars, he was remanded back to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to begin his sentence.
40 year old Peter Puglisi of Sidney pleaded guilty to Attempted Burglary in Delaware County Court. An Indictment charged Puglisi with 3rd degree Burglary for unlawfully entering a storage unit in the Village of Sidney on March 24th to steal items located inside, Sidney Police responded, they followed a set of foot tracks leading away from unit, through a creek, and located Puglisi who was wearing the shoes having a tread that matched prints from the storage unit. After conferencing the case, Puglisi pleaded guilty he will likely be sentenced to 1 year in jail & he will also be required to pay restitution in the amount of $3,888.
State Police responded to a crash on I-86 where 4 people sustained minor injuries, including one DOT worker. An investigation revealed that 4 vehicles were traveling east on I-86 in Windsor when traffic slowed for a construction vehicle that was exiting the lane of travel and going into the construction area. A tractor trailer was unable to stop and rear ended a car, which was then pushed into a parked DOT vehicle within the construction zone and also another car traveling in front of the 1st vehicle, 4 people were transported to Wilson Medical Center for minor injuries.
State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for June 2024. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% in June 2024. Locally, Chenango County had 3.1% unemployment, Delaware County 3.9% & Otsego County 3.8% in June.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 7-23-24
The National Weather Service has confirmed that storm damage in Lee in Oneida County is consistent with a tornado., as they continue to survey damage in recent weeks across several upstate counties. The total count of tornadoes in New York for July has reached 20.
46 year old Grady Hunter of Binghamton was arrested on Sunday for 2nd degree Attempted Murder & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, following an investigation into a shots fired incident in Johnson City. On July 17, Johnson City Police investigation revealed that Hunter went to the residence of his former girlfriend and engaged in a verbal altercation with a male, Hunter allegedly fired the gun into the apartment and fled the scene. Hunter was located Sunday night & was taken into custody without incident.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Garrattsville today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the New Lisbon Town Hall, at 908 County Road 16, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
State Police responded at about 5:00 AM today to State Highway 7 in Oneonta for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. A preliminary investigation indicates that 40 year old Amber Joy of Oneonta was walking in the roadway and was struck by a vehicle, she did not survive. The crash remains under investigation, the operator of the vehicle has been cooperative with Investigators. The roadway was reopened just before 9:30 am.
30 year old Charles Walsh of Sidney was sentenced to 5 ½ years in state prison and 2 years of post-release supervision for his conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Delaware County Court. Walsh admitted that he possessed fentanyl in the Village of Sidney on February 6, 2024, with intent to sell, Walsh must submit a sample of his DNA to the State's DNA data-bank and pay $375.00 dollars, he was remanded back to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to begin his sentence.
40 year old Peter Puglisi of Sidney pleaded guilty to Attempted Burglary in Delaware County Court. An Indictment charged Puglisi with 3rd degree Burglary for unlawfully entering a storage unit in the Village of Sidney on March 24th to steal items located inside, Sidney Police responded, they followed a set of foot tracks leading away from unit, through a creek, and located Puglisi who was wearing the shoes having a tread that matched prints from the storage unit. After conferencing the case, Puglisi pleaded guilty he will likely be sentenced to 1 year in jail & he will also be required to pay restitution in the amount of $3,888.
State Police responded to a crash on I-86 where 4 people sustained minor injuries, including one DOT worker. An investigation revealed that 4 vehicles were traveling east on I-86 in Windsor when traffic slowed for a construction vehicle that was exiting the lane of travel and going into the construction area. A tractor trailer was unable to stop and rear ended a car, which was then pushed into a parked DOT vehicle within the construction zone and also another car traveling in front of the 1st vehicle, 4 people were transported to Wilson Medical Center for minor injuries.
State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for June 2024. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.2% in June 2024. Locally, Chenango County had 3.1% unemployment, Delaware County 3.9% & Otsego County 3.8% in June.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 7-23-24
The National Weather Service has confirmed that storm damage in Lee in Oneida County is consistent with a tornado., as they continue to survey damage in recent weeks across several upstate counties. The total count of tornadoes in New York for July has reached 20.
46 year old Grady Hunter of Binghamton was arrested on Sunday for 2nd degree Attempted Murder & Criminal Possession of a Weapon, following an investigation into a shots fired incident in Johnson City. On July 17, Johnson City Police investigation revealed that Hunter went to the residence of his former girlfriend and engaged in a verbal altercation with a male, Hunter allegedly fired the gun into the apartment and fled the scene. Hunter was located Sunday night & was taken into custody without incident.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Garrattsville today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the New Lisbon Town Hall, at 908 County Road 16, Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
WCDO News — Wednesday 12-7-22
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 12-7-22
State Police released the names of the people involved Monday in a 2-vehicle crash in the town of Columbus; where a Van rear-ended a Tractor Trailer turning off of State Route 8. Police said that the passenger of the van, 22 year old Jasmine Morrison of Rome was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the van, 24 year old Tyler Stewart of Lee Center was airlifted to Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse, The driver of the tractor trailer, 38 year old Chad Alishaukas of Sherburne, was not injured. The investigation is continuing.
Firefighters from Deposit and surrounding communities responded Early Tuesday morning to a reported fire at the New England Wood Pellets facility in the Industrial Park. The initial report was a fire in a hopper full of sawdust, Crews arrived on the scene, A second alarm was requested bring additional resources to the scene. The fire was extinguished in about 40 minutes and was confined to the hopper. No injuries were reported.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, announced that historic reforms are in place in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act:
(Gillibrand 12-7-22)
Gillibrand said that last year’s defense bill did make some important changes, but still left many critical powers with commanders, which she has been fighting to change for the last 10 years.
Tonight will be the 1st of 2 nights for Legally Blonde The Musical at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment said that some tickets are still available:
(Tina Niles 12-7-22)
More information about tonight's show or future shows can be found at Broadway In Binghamton.com or by calling 607-772-1391.
The Cazenovia College Board of Trustees announced that they will not be enrolling students for the 2023-2024 academic year & they will close permanently after the 2023 Spring semester. The Board said that the closure was necessary due to financial concerns accelerated by the COVID 19 pandemic and inflation. The Board reported that they will work to assist students with their plans for transferring for the Fall 2023 semester.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society was awarded a $49,500 multi-year Support for Organizations Grant from the New York State Council of the Arts. The Support for Organizations Grant will help fund the full-time salary of GOHS' Executive Director, Dr. Marcela Micucci. More information about the Society is available at oneontahistory.org, at (607) 432-0960, or follow on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-7-22
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District is holding a vote on their $15.4 Million Dollar capital project today, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:
(Tim Ryan 12-7-22)
Ryan said that they would use their $4 Million dollar capital reserve fund and state aid to pay for the project, the vote will be from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM on December 7th at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge and the Guilford Elementary School.
State Police issued 14,063 tickets during this year's Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative, which targeted unsafe driving behaviors during the holiday weekend. State Troopers arrested 213 people for driving while impaired and investigated 927 crashes, three of which included fatalities. The special traffic enforcement period, ran from Wednesday, November 23, through Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Delaware County Sheriff's office arrested 70-year-old Charles David of Delhi, after Deputies received a complaint from Delhi Rehabilitation Center. David is accused of subjecting 2 female victims to unwanted sexual contact on 2 separate occasions while residing at the facility. David was charged with 2 counts of Forcible Touching, he was processed and will return to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date. An order of protection was issued for each of the victims.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to crack down on unwanted telemarketing calls, it requires telemarketers to give customers the option to be added to the company's do-not-call list at the outset of certain telemarketing calls, right after the telemarketer's name and solicitor's name are provided.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM in the Sidney Library Community room.
State Police released the names of the people involved Monday in a 2-vehicle crash in the town of Columbus; where a Van rear-ended a Tractor Trailer turning off of State Route 8. Police said that the passenger of the van, 22 year old Jasmine Morrison of Rome was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the van, 24 year old Tyler Stewart of Lee Center was airlifted to Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse, The driver of the tractor trailer, 38 year old Chad Alishaukas of Sherburne, was not injured. The investigation is continuing.
Firefighters from Deposit and surrounding communities responded Early Tuesday morning to a reported fire at the New England Wood Pellets facility in the Industrial Park. The initial report was a fire in a hopper full of sawdust, Crews arrived on the scene, A second alarm was requested bring additional resources to the scene. The fire was extinguished in about 40 minutes and was confined to the hopper. No injuries were reported.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, chair of the Senate Armed Services Personnel Subcommittee, announced that historic reforms are in place in this year’s National Defense Authorization Act:
(Gillibrand 12-7-22)
Gillibrand said that last year’s defense bill did make some important changes, but still left many critical powers with commanders, which she has been fighting to change for the last 10 years.
Tonight will be the 1st of 2 nights for Legally Blonde The Musical at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles from NAC Entertainment said that some tickets are still available:
(Tina Niles 12-7-22)
More information about tonight's show or future shows can be found at Broadway In Binghamton.com or by calling 607-772-1391.
The Cazenovia College Board of Trustees announced that they will not be enrolling students for the 2023-2024 academic year & they will close permanently after the 2023 Spring semester. The Board said that the closure was necessary due to financial concerns accelerated by the COVID 19 pandemic and inflation. The Board reported that they will work to assist students with their plans for transferring for the Fall 2023 semester.
The Greater Oneonta Historical Society was awarded a $49,500 multi-year Support for Organizations Grant from the New York State Council of the Arts. The Support for Organizations Grant will help fund the full-time salary of GOHS' Executive Director, Dr. Marcela Micucci. More information about the Society is available at oneontahistory.org, at (607) 432-0960, or follow on their Facebook and Instagram pages.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 12-7-22
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District is holding a vote on their $15.4 Million Dollar capital project today, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:
(Tim Ryan 12-7-22)
Ryan said that they would use their $4 Million dollar capital reserve fund and state aid to pay for the project, the vote will be from 12:00 noon to 9:00 PM on December 7th at the Greenlawn Elementary School in Bainbridge and the Guilford Elementary School.
State Police issued 14,063 tickets during this year's Thanksgiving traffic enforcement initiative, which targeted unsafe driving behaviors during the holiday weekend. State Troopers arrested 213 people for driving while impaired and investigated 927 crashes, three of which included fatalities. The special traffic enforcement period, ran from Wednesday, November 23, through Sunday, November 27, 2022.
Delaware County Sheriff's office arrested 70-year-old Charles David of Delhi, after Deputies received a complaint from Delhi Rehabilitation Center. David is accused of subjecting 2 female victims to unwanted sexual contact on 2 separate occasions while residing at the facility. David was charged with 2 counts of Forcible Touching, he was processed and will return to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date. An order of protection was issued for each of the victims.
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to crack down on unwanted telemarketing calls, it requires telemarketers to give customers the option to be added to the company's do-not-call list at the outset of certain telemarketing calls, right after the telemarketer's name and solicitor's name are provided.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM in the Sidney Library Community room.
.DR. MARCELA MICUCCIB-G SUPERINTENDENT TIM RYANBAINBRIDGE GUILFORD SCHOOL DISTRICTBinghamtonBROADWAY IN BINGHAMTONCAZENOVIA COLLEGECHARLES DAVIDCOLUMBUSDELHI REHABILITATION CENTERDepositFORUM THEATERGOVERNOR HOCHULGREATER ONEONTA HISTORICAL SOCIETYJASMINE MORRISONLEE CENTERNAC ENTERTAINMENTNew England Wood Pellet Manufacturing CenterNew YorkNYROMESidney Chamber of CommerceSYRACUSETINA NILESTYLER STEWARTU.S. SENATOR KIRSTEN GILLIBRANDUPSTATE MEDICAL CENTERWCDO
WCDO News — Tuesday 12-6-22
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-6-22
State Police responded to a crash Monday involving a pedestrian in town of Sherburne. Police reported that a vehicle was traveling west on State Highway 80 when a pedestrian who was standing in the roadway and wearing dark clothing was struck. The pedestrian has been identified as 30 year old Megan Mikalunas of North Norwich, she was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle, 57 year old Robert Allen of Oneida stopped and flagged down another vehicle to call 911. Sherburne EMS and State Police responded to the scene, the investigation is on-going.
State Police responded to a 2-vehicle crash Monday in the town of Columbus where 1 person was pronounced deceased on scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that a tractor trailer and a van were both traveling south on State Route 8. The driver of the tractor trailer was making a right turn when the van struck the rear of the tractor trailer. A female passenger in the van, from Rome, was killed, the male driver from Lee Center, was airlifted to Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse. The unidentified driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
The Bandera Family & Community Alliance announced Free Christmas Dinners again this year for Binghamton & Norwich residents, and this year they are adding a free Christmas Dinner for the Oneonta Community, Bill Bandera told WCDO News about their plans this Christmas:
(Bill Bandera 12-6-22)
Bandera the meals will be served at the American Legion Halls in each community, he said that they are looking for volunteers, More information for Volunteers sign ups can be found at banderachristmas.com, those who need a meal delivered can call 211 until December 22nd.
NBT Bancorp and Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. of Connecticut announced that they have entered into a agreement where Salisbury will merge with and into NBT. Chief Accounting Officer Annette Burns of NBT Bancorp told WCDO News what the merger means:
(Annette Burns 12-6-22)
The merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023 following the expected approval by the shareholders and required regulatory approvals.
Leadership Otsego announced they are accepting applications for their program to establish future leaders in the County. The 6 month program meets 1 day a month, Classes will primarily be held in Oneonta, applications will be accepted through January 13th, more information is available at 607-432-4500 extension 2.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-6-22
The Broome County District Attorney's Office announced that former Broome County DA Stephen Cornwell pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to Grand Larceny, he was sentenced to 3 year conditional discharge, was ordered to pay a fine of $5,000 and will have to give up his license to practice law. Former Administrative assistant to Cornwell, James Worhach pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen property for illegally possessing criminal case files belonging to the office of the Broome County District Attorney's Office, he was sentenced to 1 year conditional discharge, he is still facing additional charges.
In the month of November, members from the State Police at Troop "C" removed 61 impaired drivers off the roadways. 1 of those impaired drivers also had a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle with them, 14 of the drivers were more than double the legal limit, 5 drivers had been previously convicted of DWI in the last 10 years, 11 of those drivers were under the influence of drugs
The SUNY Board of Trustees appointed John King, Jr., as the 15th SUNY Chancellor Monday. Chancellor King served as U.S. Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama.
A Federal Judge has thrown out bribery and fraud charges against former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin. Benjamin resigned last April, he still faces records falsification charges.
Firefighters from Deposit, Windsor, Hancock, Harpursville & West Windsor responded at about 3:00 AM this morning to a fire at the New England Wood Pellet factory at 1580 Airport Road in Deposit. Firefighters are expected to be at the facility throughout the morning hours, more details are expected to be released later today.
State Police responded to a crash Monday involving a pedestrian in town of Sherburne. Police reported that a vehicle was traveling west on State Highway 80 when a pedestrian who was standing in the roadway and wearing dark clothing was struck. The pedestrian has been identified as 30 year old Megan Mikalunas of North Norwich, she was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle, 57 year old Robert Allen of Oneida stopped and flagged down another vehicle to call 911. Sherburne EMS and State Police responded to the scene, the investigation is on-going.
State Police responded to a 2-vehicle crash Monday in the town of Columbus where 1 person was pronounced deceased on scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that a tractor trailer and a van were both traveling south on State Route 8. The driver of the tractor trailer was making a right turn when the van struck the rear of the tractor trailer. A female passenger in the van, from Rome, was killed, the male driver from Lee Center, was airlifted to Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse. The unidentified driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
The Bandera Family & Community Alliance announced Free Christmas Dinners again this year for Binghamton & Norwich residents, and this year they are adding a free Christmas Dinner for the Oneonta Community, Bill Bandera told WCDO News about their plans this Christmas:
(Bill Bandera 12-6-22)
Bandera the meals will be served at the American Legion Halls in each community, he said that they are looking for volunteers, More information for Volunteers sign ups can be found at banderachristmas.com, those who need a meal delivered can call 211 until December 22nd.
NBT Bancorp and Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. of Connecticut announced that they have entered into a agreement where Salisbury will merge with and into NBT. Chief Accounting Officer Annette Burns of NBT Bancorp told WCDO News what the merger means:
(Annette Burns 12-6-22)
The merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023 following the expected approval by the shareholders and required regulatory approvals.
Leadership Otsego announced they are accepting applications for their program to establish future leaders in the County. The 6 month program meets 1 day a month, Classes will primarily be held in Oneonta, applications will be accepted through January 13th, more information is available at 607-432-4500 extension 2.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-6-22
The Broome County District Attorney's Office announced that former Broome County DA Stephen Cornwell pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to Grand Larceny, he was sentenced to 3 year conditional discharge, was ordered to pay a fine of $5,000 and will have to give up his license to practice law. Former Administrative assistant to Cornwell, James Worhach pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen property for illegally possessing criminal case files belonging to the office of the Broome County District Attorney's Office, he was sentenced to 1 year conditional discharge, he is still facing additional charges.
In the month of November, members from the State Police at Troop "C" removed 61 impaired drivers off the roadways. 1 of those impaired drivers also had a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle with them, 14 of the drivers were more than double the legal limit, 5 drivers had been previously convicted of DWI in the last 10 years, 11 of those drivers were under the influence of drugs
The SUNY Board of Trustees appointed John King, Jr., as the 15th SUNY Chancellor Monday. Chancellor King served as U.S. Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama.
A Federal Judge has thrown out bribery and fraud charges against former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin. Benjamin resigned last April, he still faces records falsification charges.
Firefighters from Deposit, Windsor, Hancock, Harpursville & West Windsor responded at about 3:00 AM this morning to a fire at the New England Wood Pellet factory at 1580 Airport Road in Deposit. Firefighters are expected to be at the facility throughout the morning hours, more details are expected to be released later today.
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WCDO News — Monday 10-17-22
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-17-22
Ganesh Ramsaran of New Berlin will be granted a new murder trial soon in Chenango County Court, the decision follows the claim that Ramsaran received incompetent counsel from his attorney Gil Garcia, who had inflated his litigation experience & was eventually censured by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In 2014 Ramsaran was found guilty of killing his estranged wife Jennifer in December 2012 & was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, he has been appealing his conviction & sentence for 8 years.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that a new VA clinic will be opening soon at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta, replacing the one that has been in Bainbridge for several years, Peter Potter of the Albany Veterans Affairs office said that the clinics usage is examined every 5 years, and usage of the Bainbridge clinic was down:
(Peter Potter 10-17-22)
Potter said that the opening date for the new VA Clinic at Foxcare will likely be early December, and the Bainbridge office will remain open until the Friday before the Oneonta Office opens.
The Latest Marist Poll shows incumbent Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul leading her Republican Lee Zeldin by 10% in the most recent polling. Hochul led by a 51% to 41% margin, 8% said that they voting for another party's candidate or were undecided. In the U.S. Senate contest in New York, Democratic incumbent Charles Schumer (54%) has a wide lead over his Republican challenger, Joe Pinion (34%)
The State Department of Health today released its County Opioid Quarterly Report for October 2022, showing a 14% increase in 2021 overdose deaths involving opioids over the prior year. More than 30,000 naloxone administrations have been reported to the Department based on reports received through September 2022. The full report can be found at health.ny.gov.
The Governor's Office & the state DMV announced that hundreds of people received tickets during the recent seasonal crackdown on Fake ID's used to purchase alcoholic beverages. 580 fake documents were seized and a total of 505 tickets were issued, with an additional 46 tickets issued for violations of the Alcohol Beverage and Control Law.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next regular meeting tomorrow. Tuesday's meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend.
A.M. NEWS Monday 10-17-22
The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local #1529 voted on Saturday to strike against Amphenol in Sidney following the latest 3 year contract proposal. The vote was held Saturday morning at the Sidney School District, picket lines have been set up at the Amphenol plants. The Union's Website stated that the 700 striking workers are looking for a contract that improves healthcare and paid sick leave benefits, and eliminated the two-tier wage system currently in place.
Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 88 firearms were turned in to law enforcement at a gun buyback event hosted by her office and the Binghamton Police Department. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) accepts, working and non-working, unloaded firearms in exchange for compensation on site. To date, Attorney General James has taken more than 3,600 firearms out of communities through gun buyback events since 2019.
State tax receipts totaled $58.4 billion through the first half of State Fiscal Year, exceeding the latest projections from the 1st Quarterly Update, according to the September State Cash Report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Personal income tax receipts totaled $33.2 billion and were $2.4 billion above the state Division of the Budget’s latest financial plan projections through September 30.
Ganesh Ramsaran of New Berlin will be granted a new murder trial soon in Chenango County Court, the decision follows the claim that Ramsaran received incompetent counsel from his attorney Gil Garcia, who had inflated his litigation experience & was eventually censured by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. In 2014 Ramsaran was found guilty of killing his estranged wife Jennifer in December 2012 & was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, he has been appealing his conviction & sentence for 8 years.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced that a new VA clinic will be opening soon at the Foxcare Center in Oneonta, replacing the one that has been in Bainbridge for several years, Peter Potter of the Albany Veterans Affairs office said that the clinics usage is examined every 5 years, and usage of the Bainbridge clinic was down:
(Peter Potter 10-17-22)
Potter said that the opening date for the new VA Clinic at Foxcare will likely be early December, and the Bainbridge office will remain open until the Friday before the Oneonta Office opens.
The Latest Marist Poll shows incumbent Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul leading her Republican Lee Zeldin by 10% in the most recent polling. Hochul led by a 51% to 41% margin, 8% said that they voting for another party's candidate or were undecided. In the U.S. Senate contest in New York, Democratic incumbent Charles Schumer (54%) has a wide lead over his Republican challenger, Joe Pinion (34%)
The State Department of Health today released its County Opioid Quarterly Report for October 2022, showing a 14% increase in 2021 overdose deaths involving opioids over the prior year. More than 30,000 naloxone administrations have been reported to the Department based on reports received through September 2022. The full report can be found at health.ny.gov.
The Governor's Office & the state DMV announced that hundreds of people received tickets during the recent seasonal crackdown on Fake ID's used to purchase alcoholic beverages. 580 fake documents were seized and a total of 505 tickets were issued, with an additional 46 tickets issued for violations of the Alcohol Beverage and Control Law.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have their next regular meeting tomorrow. Tuesday's meeting will begin at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner. Chamber members are encouraged to attend.
A.M. NEWS Monday 10-17-22
The International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local #1529 voted on Saturday to strike against Amphenol in Sidney following the latest 3 year contract proposal. The vote was held Saturday morning at the Sidney School District, picket lines have been set up at the Amphenol plants. The Union's Website stated that the 700 striking workers are looking for a contract that improves healthcare and paid sick leave benefits, and eliminated the two-tier wage system currently in place.
Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 88 firearms were turned in to law enforcement at a gun buyback event hosted by her office and the Binghamton Police Department. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) accepts, working and non-working, unloaded firearms in exchange for compensation on site. To date, Attorney General James has taken more than 3,600 firearms out of communities through gun buyback events since 2019.
State tax receipts totaled $58.4 billion through the first half of State Fiscal Year, exceeding the latest projections from the 1st Quarterly Update, according to the September State Cash Report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Personal income tax receipts totaled $33.2 billion and were $2.4 billion above the state Division of the Budget’s latest financial plan projections through September 30.
AmphenolATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESBainbridgeBAINBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBOB'S DINERFOXCARE CENTERGANESH RAMSARANGIL GARCIAGOVERNOR HOCHULInternational Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers Local #1529Jennifer RamsaranJOE PINIONLEE ZELDINMARIST COLLEGE POLLNew BerlinNew YorkNYOneontaPETER POTTERSidneySTATE COMPTROLLER TOM DINAPOLISTATE DMVState Health DepartmentU.S. Department of Veterans AffairsU.S. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMERWCDO
WCDO News — Monday 7-25-22
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-25-22
State Police arrested 42 year old Christopher Yeary of Hamden, Saturday night for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, & Menacing, following a domestic dispute on Chambers Hollow Road. Walton Police Officers were first on scene and assisted in removing a victim from the area, Yeary allegedly choked, then menaced the victim with a firearm. He then prevented the victim from leaving the residence and smashed the victim’s cell phone. Yeary refused to leave the residence to speak with law enforcement. After several hours, Yeary was taken into custody, he was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 bail or $50,000 bond.
State Police responded early Saturday Morning to a 1-vehicle crash on Shacktown Mountain Road in the town of Pittsfield. Troopers discovered that a vehicle exited the roadway, went down an embankment and struck trees, a 22-year-old passenger was pronounced deceased on scene. The 22-year-old driver was transported to Bassett Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
NYSEG reports that thousands are without power this afternoon from Sunday's storm. About 4800 were without power in Chenango County, more than 2700 in Delaware County and over 1500 in Otsego County. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.
One of the largest crowds in Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony History attended yesterday's festivities in Cooperstown, to see 7 more inducted. A large number of attendees came from the New England States to see Boston Red Sox Star Designated Hitter David Ortiz inducted, he appreciated all who supported him along the way:
(David Ortiz 7-25-22)
Also inducted yesterday, Left handed Pitcher Jim Kaat, Cuban Born Outfielders Tony Oliva & Minnie Minosa, Dodgers & New York Mets Legend Gil Hodges, Cooperstown area native Bud Fowler, an early black player & manager in the 1800's, And Negro League Star & Ambassador Buck O'Neill.
The 1st Nate Lull Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament was held at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin Sunday, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull decided to start the scholarship fund for students in the Tri-County region;
(Nate Lull 7-25-22)
Lull said that he expects to continue with the Golf Tournament in July or August going forward, and may announce other fundraiser in the coming months for the Scholarship fund.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-25-22
Another large crowd attended this year's Class of 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown on Sunday. First up was Left Handed Pitcher Jim Kaat, who played from 1959 to 1983, mostly with the Minnesota Twins, he said it was an honor to be selected by the Golden Era Committee for induction:
(Jim Kaat 7-25-22)
Kaat's teammate for many of his years in Minnesota was Outfield Tony Oliva, who thanked people for traveling from all over, especially Minnesota, to share in his special day:
(TONY OLIVA 7-25-22)
The Late Gil Hodges made a name for himself as a 1st baseman for the Brooklyn & Los Angeles Dodgers, and as the manager of the Miracle Mets of 1969. Gil's daughter Irene Hodges told the audience how her father soothed the fears of Japanese children by teaching them baseball during Word War 2, but how he befriended & championed Jackie Robinson, the 1st African American Major Leaguer & Hodges teammate in Brooklyn:
(IRENE HODGES 7-25-22)
The last speech was by David Ortiz, who after marginal success with Minnesota, blossomed into a 3 time World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox, he told the crowd, to always encourage others:
(DAVID ORTIZ 7-25-22)
Also Inducted, Fort Plain New York Native Bud Fowler, a black pioneer who played in the early days of organized Baseball, Legendary Cuban born star outfielder Minnie Minoso, Negro League player & ambassador Buck O'Neill.
A 43-year-old David Jakubonis of Fairport was charged in federal court Saturday with assaulting a member of Congress using a dangerous weapon. Jakubonis faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of wielding a sharp object at Congressman Lee Zeldin during a campaign event in Monroe County Thursday night. Jakobonis was charged by local law enforcement with Attempted Assault in the attempted attack, Zeldin wasn’t injured.
Delaware County DPW announced the closure of county Route 37 in the town of Middletown to through traffic starting at 7:00 AM on Monday July 25. Crews will be performing a slope stabilization project, the closure will be between Main Street and Breezy Hill Road, work is expected to be completed by the end of August. The road will be open for one lane traffic controlled by a traffic light, during off-work hours.
State Police arrested 42 year old Christopher Yeary of Hamden, Saturday night for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Mischief, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, & Menacing, following a domestic dispute on Chambers Hollow Road. Walton Police Officers were first on scene and assisted in removing a victim from the area, Yeary allegedly choked, then menaced the victim with a firearm. He then prevented the victim from leaving the residence and smashed the victim’s cell phone. Yeary refused to leave the residence to speak with law enforcement. After several hours, Yeary was taken into custody, he was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 bail or $50,000 bond.
State Police responded early Saturday Morning to a 1-vehicle crash on Shacktown Mountain Road in the town of Pittsfield. Troopers discovered that a vehicle exited the roadway, went down an embankment and struck trees, a 22-year-old passenger was pronounced deceased on scene. The 22-year-old driver was transported to Bassett Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The crash remains under investigation.
NYSEG reports that thousands are without power this afternoon from Sunday's storm. About 4800 were without power in Chenango County, more than 2700 in Delaware County and over 1500 in Otsego County. Crews are working to restore power as quickly as possible.
One of the largest crowds in Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony History attended yesterday's festivities in Cooperstown, to see 7 more inducted. A large number of attendees came from the New England States to see Boston Red Sox Star Designated Hitter David Ortiz inducted, he appreciated all who supported him along the way:
(David Ortiz 7-25-22)
Also inducted yesterday, Left handed Pitcher Jim Kaat, Cuban Born Outfielders Tony Oliva & Minnie Minosa, Dodgers & New York Mets Legend Gil Hodges, Cooperstown area native Bud Fowler, an early black player & manager in the 1800's, And Negro League Star & Ambassador Buck O'Neill.
The 1st Nate Lull Scholarship Foundation Golf Tournament was held at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin Sunday, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull decided to start the scholarship fund for students in the Tri-County region;
(Nate Lull 7-25-22)
Lull said that he expects to continue with the Golf Tournament in July or August going forward, and may announce other fundraiser in the coming months for the Scholarship fund.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-25-22
Another large crowd attended this year's Class of 2022 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown on Sunday. First up was Left Handed Pitcher Jim Kaat, who played from 1959 to 1983, mostly with the Minnesota Twins, he said it was an honor to be selected by the Golden Era Committee for induction:
(Jim Kaat 7-25-22)
Kaat's teammate for many of his years in Minnesota was Outfield Tony Oliva, who thanked people for traveling from all over, especially Minnesota, to share in his special day:
(TONY OLIVA 7-25-22)
The Late Gil Hodges made a name for himself as a 1st baseman for the Brooklyn & Los Angeles Dodgers, and as the manager of the Miracle Mets of 1969. Gil's daughter Irene Hodges told the audience how her father soothed the fears of Japanese children by teaching them baseball during Word War 2, but how he befriended & championed Jackie Robinson, the 1st African American Major Leaguer & Hodges teammate in Brooklyn:
(IRENE HODGES 7-25-22)
The last speech was by David Ortiz, who after marginal success with Minnesota, blossomed into a 3 time World Series Champion with the Boston Red Sox, he told the crowd, to always encourage others:
(DAVID ORTIZ 7-25-22)
Also Inducted, Fort Plain New York Native Bud Fowler, a black pioneer who played in the early days of organized Baseball, Legendary Cuban born star outfielder Minnie Minoso, Negro League player & ambassador Buck O'Neill.
A 43-year-old David Jakubonis of Fairport was charged in federal court Saturday with assaulting a member of Congress using a dangerous weapon. Jakubonis faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted of wielding a sharp object at Congressman Lee Zeldin during a campaign event in Monroe County Thursday night. Jakobonis was charged by local law enforcement with Attempted Assault in the attempted attack, Zeldin wasn’t injured.
Delaware County DPW announced the closure of county Route 37 in the town of Middletown to through traffic starting at 7:00 AM on Monday July 25. Crews will be performing a slope stabilization project, the closure will be between Main Street and Breezy Hill Road, work is expected to be completed by the end of August. The road will be open for one lane traffic controlled by a traffic light, during off-work hours.
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WCDO News — Friday 7-22-22
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-22-22
State Police responded Thursday Morning to a 2-vehicle-crash on State Route 23 in the town of Roxbury. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation revealed that a 79-year-old woman was traveling east on State Route 23 when she crossed over the double yellow line into the opposite lane of traffic, she struck a Curtis Lumber flatbed truck, which unsuccessfully attempted to avoid the crash. The woman was pronounced deceased on scene, her name will be released following the notification of family, The driver of the flatbed was taken to Bassett Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Rochester police officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz was killed and Officer Sino Seng was injured in an ambush shooting Thursday night. Mazurkiewicz was a 29-year veteran of the Rochester Police Department, he was patrolling with Officer Seng when a male approached them and opened fire. Seng was shot in the lower body and is expected to survive, a woman who witnessed the attack was also shot and was injured with non-life-threatening injuries, the investigation is continuing.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $387 million is being delivered to 1,452 local governments across the New York State to help boost their pandemic response infrastructure. The announcement is part of the State's ongoing preparation efforts to tackle any potential pandemic-related surges this fall and winter. This financial backing is made possible by the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides relief for smaller local governments who have shared in the public health response. The amount local governments will receive is available at budget.ny.gov.
The Tri Town Theater is looking for volunteers to help out Sunday, with a clean up project at their storage barn at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Interested volunteers can show up at 10: AM Sunday at the barn near the baseball field, more information is available at 607-287-1288.
Norwich CDO Workforce is hosting an in-person recruitment event at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center at 1 O'Hara Drive in Norwich on Thursday, July 28th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Representatives from Amphenol in Sidney & Willow Run Foods in Kirkwood will be on hand to discuss job opportunities. Job seekers can also call ahead to pre-schedule an interview: 607-334-2201.
The Binghamton Black Bears announced today that the club has named Gary Gill as the new head coach for the 2022-23 season. Gill joins the Black Bears after being the head coach and general manager of the Vermont Lumberjacks in the Eastern Hockey League. Gill has over 400 wins & 9 years of experience coaching professional hockey.
WCDO's Nate Lull has started a Scholarship program, with the 1st fundraiser to be a golf Tournament in Franklin Sunday, he told WCDO News about it:
(Nate Lull 7-22-22)
Lull said that he hopes to make this an annual event & other events may be added to raise additional funds for future scholarships.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-22-22
More than 50 Hall of Famers are expected to return to Cooperstown this weekend to honor the Class of 2022. Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, Buck O’Neil and David Ortiz will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, the Hall of Fame Parade of Legends returns at 6:00 pm Saturday.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate & Congressman Lee Zeldin was attacked at a campaign event in Monroe County last night while giving a speech. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43-year-old David Jakubonis of Fairport for 2nd Degree Attempted assault, he was processed & released in his own recognizance, Zeldin was not injured.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are honoring the members of the 1992 Championship Team today as part of the 30th anniversary of that championship team, as the Rumble Ponies open a nine-game homestand against the Hartford Yard Goats. Many Members of the first team in Binghamton Mets history will be attending, & will be honored in a pre-game ceremony prior to tonight's game beginning around 6:35 PM with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 PM. Tickets are available at BINGRP.com, 607-722-3866, or at the Box Office at Mirabito Stadium.
Sidney Rotary & the Cullman Child Development Center present "Dairy Day" on Sunday, at Keith Clark Park in Sidney. Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 7-12-22)
The event will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, more information about the event on Sunday, or their August 6th event, is available at the Sidney Rotary Facebook page, or by calling Larry Halbert at 607-237-4762.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta. Today's blood drive will be held from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Quality Inn, on Route 23 Southside, To book a time to give, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
State Police responded Thursday Morning to a 2-vehicle-crash on State Route 23 in the town of Roxbury. One person was pronounced deceased at the scene. The investigation revealed that a 79-year-old woman was traveling east on State Route 23 when she crossed over the double yellow line into the opposite lane of traffic, she struck a Curtis Lumber flatbed truck, which unsuccessfully attempted to avoid the crash. The woman was pronounced deceased on scene, her name will be released following the notification of family, The driver of the flatbed was taken to Bassett Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.
Rochester police officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz was killed and Officer Sino Seng was injured in an ambush shooting Thursday night. Mazurkiewicz was a 29-year veteran of the Rochester Police Department, he was patrolling with Officer Seng when a male approached them and opened fire. Seng was shot in the lower body and is expected to survive, a woman who witnessed the attack was also shot and was injured with non-life-threatening injuries, the investigation is continuing.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $387 million is being delivered to 1,452 local governments across the New York State to help boost their pandemic response infrastructure. The announcement is part of the State's ongoing preparation efforts to tackle any potential pandemic-related surges this fall and winter. This financial backing is made possible by the Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, part of the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides relief for smaller local governments who have shared in the public health response. The amount local governments will receive is available at budget.ny.gov.
The Tri Town Theater is looking for volunteers to help out Sunday, with a clean up project at their storage barn at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge. Interested volunteers can show up at 10: AM Sunday at the barn near the baseball field, more information is available at 607-287-1288.
Norwich CDO Workforce is hosting an in-person recruitment event at the Norwich CDO Workforce Center at 1 O'Hara Drive in Norwich on Thursday, July 28th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Representatives from Amphenol in Sidney & Willow Run Foods in Kirkwood will be on hand to discuss job opportunities. Job seekers can also call ahead to pre-schedule an interview: 607-334-2201.
The Binghamton Black Bears announced today that the club has named Gary Gill as the new head coach for the 2022-23 season. Gill joins the Black Bears after being the head coach and general manager of the Vermont Lumberjacks in the Eastern Hockey League. Gill has over 400 wins & 9 years of experience coaching professional hockey.
WCDO's Nate Lull has started a Scholarship program, with the 1st fundraiser to be a golf Tournament in Franklin Sunday, he told WCDO News about it:
(Nate Lull 7-22-22)
Lull said that he hopes to make this an annual event & other events may be added to raise additional funds for future scholarships.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-22-22
More than 50 Hall of Famers are expected to return to Cooperstown this weekend to honor the Class of 2022. Bud Fowler, Gil Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso, Tony Oliva, Buck O’Neil and David Ortiz will be inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sunday, the Hall of Fame Parade of Legends returns at 6:00 pm Saturday.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidate & Congressman Lee Zeldin was attacked at a campaign event in Monroe County last night while giving a speech. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43-year-old David Jakubonis of Fairport for 2nd Degree Attempted assault, he was processed & released in his own recognizance, Zeldin was not injured.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies are honoring the members of the 1992 Championship Team today as part of the 30th anniversary of that championship team, as the Rumble Ponies open a nine-game homestand against the Hartford Yard Goats. Many Members of the first team in Binghamton Mets history will be attending, & will be honored in a pre-game ceremony prior to tonight's game beginning around 6:35 PM with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 PM. Tickets are available at BINGRP.com, 607-722-3866, or at the Box Office at Mirabito Stadium.
Sidney Rotary & the Cullman Child Development Center present "Dairy Day" on Sunday, at Keith Clark Park in Sidney. Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 7-12-22)
The event will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, more information about the event on Sunday, or their August 6th event, is available at the Sidney Rotary Facebook page, or by calling Larry Halbert at 607-237-4762.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta. Today's blood drive will be held from 11:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the Quality Inn, on Route 23 Southside, To book a time to give, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
WCDO News — Wednesday 3-2-22
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-2-22
State Police arrested 60 year old Michael McBride of Oneonta for 2nd degree assault, tampering with physical evidence & criminal possession of a controlled substance, following an investigation into a February 24th domestic dispute. McBride is accused using a box cutter on a victim, he left the scene & was apprehended by troopers on State Route 7. McBride was arraigned & remanded to the Otsego County Jail pending court action..
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office announced Modified visitation procedures for inmate visitation beginning on Saturday, March 12th. Visitors are encouraged to make an appointment for visitation by calling 607-337-1967, Monday through Friday during normal lobby hours. Visitation will be on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY, 2 visitors will be allowed per inmate, for 1 hour. All visitors and inmates will be required to wear a face mask in the facility.
The Town of Sidney will hold an After Hours Open House on Friday March 11th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Town Of Sidney Office Building at 44 Grand Street. Refreshments & tours of the facility will be offered.
Freshman New York City Mayor Eric Adams is looking to see if the controversial Bail Reform bill passed 2 years ago can be reversed or altered, and give the option of bail back to the judges to decide, Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino agrees with that idea:
(Assemblyman Joe Angelino 3-2-22)
New York state is the only state that has a bail reform law that dictates that people accused of misdemeanors & certain felonies can not be remanded to jail before their next court date, Angelino said that there have been many cases where accused criminals are released, and immediately commit another crime.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-2-22
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 27 year old Austin Demuth of New Berlin Saturday following an investigation into a 2-car collision on Lyon Brook Rd in the Town of Oxford. Demuth was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & other traffic infractions, he had 2 active Arrest Warrants issued by Norwich City Court and he was taken into custody for the warrants. Demuth faces court action in Norwich City Court & Oxford Court at later dates.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 53-year-old Tina Kerschner of Sidney Monday on an Arrest Warrant for Violation of Probation. Deputies were contacted by the Village of Sidney Police Department that they had Kerschner in custody on unrelated charges. Kerschner was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility, where she will be held pending further order of the Delaware County Court.
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today FOXCARE in Oneonta from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM,. The Unadilla Valley School District will also host a blood drive today from 9:00AM to 1:00 PM, to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
New York’s Republican Party leaders nominated Congressman Lee Zeldin as their candidate for governor Tuesday at a convention on Long Island. Zeldin will still face a primary challenge in June, as 4 other candidates are also pushing to be the Republican Gubernatorial nominee.
State Police arrested 60 year old Michael McBride of Oneonta for 2nd degree assault, tampering with physical evidence & criminal possession of a controlled substance, following an investigation into a February 24th domestic dispute. McBride is accused using a box cutter on a victim, he left the scene & was apprehended by troopers on State Route 7. McBride was arraigned & remanded to the Otsego County Jail pending court action..
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office announced Modified visitation procedures for inmate visitation beginning on Saturday, March 12th. Visitors are encouraged to make an appointment for visitation by calling 607-337-1967, Monday through Friday during normal lobby hours. Visitation will be on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY, 2 visitors will be allowed per inmate, for 1 hour. All visitors and inmates will be required to wear a face mask in the facility.
The Town of Sidney will hold an After Hours Open House on Friday March 11th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Town Of Sidney Office Building at 44 Grand Street. Refreshments & tours of the facility will be offered.
Freshman New York City Mayor Eric Adams is looking to see if the controversial Bail Reform bill passed 2 years ago can be reversed or altered, and give the option of bail back to the judges to decide, Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino agrees with that idea:
(Assemblyman Joe Angelino 3-2-22)
New York state is the only state that has a bail reform law that dictates that people accused of misdemeanors & certain felonies can not be remanded to jail before their next court date, Angelino said that there have been many cases where accused criminals are released, and immediately commit another crime.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-2-22
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 27 year old Austin Demuth of New Berlin Saturday following an investigation into a 2-car collision on Lyon Brook Rd in the Town of Oxford. Demuth was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & other traffic infractions, he had 2 active Arrest Warrants issued by Norwich City Court and he was taken into custody for the warrants. Demuth faces court action in Norwich City Court & Oxford Court at later dates.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 53-year-old Tina Kerschner of Sidney Monday on an Arrest Warrant for Violation of Probation. Deputies were contacted by the Village of Sidney Police Department that they had Kerschner in custody on unrelated charges. Kerschner was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility, where she will be held pending further order of the Delaware County Court.
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today FOXCARE in Oneonta from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM,. The Unadilla Valley School District will also host a blood drive today from 9:00AM to 1:00 PM, to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
New York’s Republican Party leaders nominated Congressman Lee Zeldin as their candidate for governor Tuesday at a convention on Long Island. Zeldin will still face a primary challenge in June, as 4 other candidates are also pushing to be the Republican Gubernatorial nominee.
WCDO News — Friday 12-6-19
4 people accused of participating in the murder of 53 year
old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester in October, were arraigned in Otsego County
Court. 15-year-old Anais Soto of Oneonta
was granted a reduction in bail to $2500; she was released & was ordered to
wear an ankle monitor. Dylan Robinson,
Alexander Borgreen & Nicolas Meridy were arraigned for 2nd degree Murder,
1st degree Burglary, and Attempted Robbery, Meridy is still being held without
bail; Robinson and Borgreen’s are being held on $25,000 cash Bail or $50,000
Bond.
Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester pleaded guilty to 4th degree
Grand Larceny, for stealing about $33,000 from an elderly couple that she
worked for as a caretaker. Shulgay was
sentenced to 12 weeks in jail and five years of probation, she has already
complied with full restitution
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force
executed a narcotics search warrant Wednesday in Binghamton; they arrested 32
year old Christopher Fox on a variety of Drug charges. Officers seized 24 grams of Fentanyl, plus
marijuana, drug packaging materials and approximately $ 7,400 in cash from
suspected drug sales. Fox was arraigned
& was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending future court action
The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold a free Dinner this Saturday
at 1:00 PM for area veterans, service members & their families,
Reservations are requested at 265-3804 or 563-2175, last year, about 90 free
meals were served at the Sidney Elks Lodge.
The Franklin Railroad & Community Museum announced that
they will raise money for Helios Care, with their Sports Memorabilia Auctions
this month & Bids can be placed by calling 829-2692. The Museum on Main
Street in Franklin will be open this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the
winning auction bids will be announced on December 29th.
Sidney Center will have their annual "Holiday In The
Hamlet" celebration Saturday starting at 5:15 with Santa Claus, the event
will be held at the Sidney Center Fire station.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold their last
Rabies vaccination clinic tomorrow in Norwich.
The clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets will be held from 9:30 to 11:00
AM at the Norwich Fire Station, More information is available at 337-1673.
"Breakfast With Santa" will be hosted by the
Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, it will
be held at the Norwich VFW at 61 East Main Street in Norwich.
Krystal Lee "The Country Sweetheart" has launched
a campaign to collect toy donations to benefit the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree
program. 2 shows will be held to collect toy donations, the 1st at J&D’s
Wagon Wheel tonight from 9:00 to 11:00 PM, the 2nd on Saturday at 4:00 PM at
the Oneonta Holiday Parade, where Krystal will perform on Santa’s float. Drop
Boxes for toys will be located at the Eighth Note Music Store, Transitions
Boutique and the Amish Barn Company in Oneonta.
Destination Oneonta will hold
their 3rd Annual Day of Holiday Fun Saturday & Sunday. Saturday celebrations include the Home for
the Holidays Parade at 4:00 PM, followed by the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
at 5:30pm on Main Street in Muller Plaza; Santa will meet with children at
Santa's Cottage. On Sunday, there will
be a Gingerbread Contest, the Festival of Trees & Holiday Cookie Swap, at
the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street.
Otsego County Sheriff's Department arrested 22 year old John
Morton of Fayetteville, for the theft of a motor vehicle from the Village of
Cooperstown on December 1st. Police were
called to Stewart's following the complaint by a patron that when she returned
to her car from inside the store, her vehicle was gone; she did leave the car
unlocked with it running. State Police
located the vehicle on State Route 28 in Richfield Springs, Morton was charged
with 3rd degree Grand Larceny, & 2 counts of Petty Larceny, he was
arraigned & remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4,000
bond pending future court action.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade & visit
with Santa Claus will be held to in Downtown Sidney, Chamber President Teri
Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 12-6-19)
Santa Claus will meet with the Children in Whitaker Way
immediately following the parade on Main Street.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is holding a number of
Holiday activities tomorrow, Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 12-6-19)
Also, the Toys for Tots caravan of Tractor Trailers will
arrive at General Clinton Park at about 1:20 PM Saturday.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next
networking breakfast this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Feather &
Stone Restaurant at 38 West Street in Walton.
The featured speaker is State Senator Jen Metzger.
The Friends of Afton Parade Committee will hold the annual
Afton Christmas Parade Saturday. The
Parade line-up will be at Corporate Park on Route 7 at 4:00 pm, the parade
starts at 5:00pm & Santa will be in the NBT Bank after the parade. Food and
hot beverages provided by the Chamber of Commerce and VFW, located inside the
VFW. Community bonfire located in the First Baptist Church Parking lot after
the parade. More information is available at 208-5005, or the "Friends of
Afton" Facebook page.
Hartwick College will host its First Year Seminar Symposium
today 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Library at Yager Hall. The event, which is free
and open to the public, will provide an opportunity for first-year students to
show off their work, ranging from research about political change to displays
of visual and performing arts. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be available
for all participants and guests.
old Kenneth Robinson of Worcester in October, were arraigned in Otsego County
Court. 15-year-old Anais Soto of Oneonta
was granted a reduction in bail to $2500; she was released & was ordered to
wear an ankle monitor. Dylan Robinson,
Alexander Borgreen & Nicolas Meridy were arraigned for 2nd degree Murder,
1st degree Burglary, and Attempted Robbery, Meridy is still being held without
bail; Robinson and Borgreen’s are being held on $25,000 cash Bail or $50,000
Bond.
Stephanie Shulgay of Worcester pleaded guilty to 4th degree
Grand Larceny, for stealing about $33,000 from an elderly couple that she
worked for as a caretaker. Shulgay was
sentenced to 12 weeks in jail and five years of probation, she has already
complied with full restitution
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force
executed a narcotics search warrant Wednesday in Binghamton; they arrested 32
year old Christopher Fox on a variety of Drug charges. Officers seized 24 grams of Fentanyl, plus
marijuana, drug packaging materials and approximately $ 7,400 in cash from
suspected drug sales. Fox was arraigned
& was remanded to the Broome County Jail pending future court action
The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold a free Dinner this Saturday
at 1:00 PM for area veterans, service members & their families,
Reservations are requested at 265-3804 or 563-2175, last year, about 90 free
meals were served at the Sidney Elks Lodge.
The Franklin Railroad & Community Museum announced that
they will raise money for Helios Care, with their Sports Memorabilia Auctions
this month & Bids can be placed by calling 829-2692. The Museum on Main
Street in Franklin will be open this Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, the
winning auction bids will be announced on December 29th.
Sidney Center will have their annual "Holiday In The
Hamlet" celebration Saturday starting at 5:15 with Santa Claus, the event
will be held at the Sidney Center Fire station.
The Chenango County Health Department will hold their last
Rabies vaccination clinic tomorrow in Norwich.
The clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets will be held from 9:30 to 11:00
AM at the Norwich Fire Station, More information is available at 337-1673.
"Breakfast With Santa" will be hosted by the
Chenango Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Saturday from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, it will
be held at the Norwich VFW at 61 East Main Street in Norwich.
Krystal Lee "The Country Sweetheart" has launched
a campaign to collect toy donations to benefit the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree
program. 2 shows will be held to collect toy donations, the 1st at J&D’s
Wagon Wheel tonight from 9:00 to 11:00 PM, the 2nd on Saturday at 4:00 PM at
the Oneonta Holiday Parade, where Krystal will perform on Santa’s float. Drop
Boxes for toys will be located at the Eighth Note Music Store, Transitions
Boutique and the Amish Barn Company in Oneonta.
Destination Oneonta will hold
their 3rd Annual Day of Holiday Fun Saturday & Sunday. Saturday celebrations include the Home for
the Holidays Parade at 4:00 PM, followed by the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony
at 5:30pm on Main Street in Muller Plaza; Santa will meet with children at
Santa's Cottage. On Sunday, there will
be a Gingerbread Contest, the Festival of Trees & Holiday Cookie Swap, at
the Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street.
Otsego County Sheriff's Department arrested 22 year old John
Morton of Fayetteville, for the theft of a motor vehicle from the Village of
Cooperstown on December 1st. Police were
called to Stewart's following the complaint by a patron that when she returned
to her car from inside the store, her vehicle was gone; she did leave the car
unlocked with it running. State Police
located the vehicle on State Route 28 in Richfield Springs, Morton was charged
with 3rd degree Grand Larceny, & 2 counts of Petty Larceny, he was
arraigned & remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $2000 cash bail or $4,000
bond pending future court action.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Holiday Parade & visit
with Santa Claus will be held to in Downtown Sidney, Chamber President Teri
Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 12-6-19)
Santa Claus will meet with the Children in Whitaker Way
immediately following the parade on Main Street.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is holding a number of
Holiday activities tomorrow, Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 12-6-19)
Also, the Toys for Tots caravan of Tractor Trailers will
arrive at General Clinton Park at about 1:20 PM Saturday.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next
networking breakfast this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Feather &
Stone Restaurant at 38 West Street in Walton.
The featured speaker is State Senator Jen Metzger.
The Friends of Afton Parade Committee will hold the annual
Afton Christmas Parade Saturday. The
Parade line-up will be at Corporate Park on Route 7 at 4:00 pm, the parade
starts at 5:00pm & Santa will be in the NBT Bank after the parade. Food and
hot beverages provided by the Chamber of Commerce and VFW, located inside the
VFW. Community bonfire located in the First Baptist Church Parking lot after
the parade. More information is available at 208-5005, or the "Friends of
Afton" Facebook page.
Hartwick College will host its First Year Seminar Symposium
today 4:00 to 5:30 PM in the Library at Yager Hall. The event, which is free
and open to the public, will provide an opportunity for first-year students to
show off their work, ranging from research about political change to displays
of visual and performing arts. Appetizers, desserts, and beverages will be available
for all participants and guests.
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