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Former Oneida County Corrections Officer David Kingsley, was sentenced to 25 years in Prison, in Oneida County Court Friday. Kingsley was convicted on charges of 2nd degree murder as well as Manslaughter, for the beating death of Marcy Correctional Facility inmate Robert Brooks last December.

The United Way of Mid Rural New York annual fundraising campaign deadline is approaching, for the 4 counties that they serve. Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco told WCDO news about this year’s effort:

(Elizabeth Monaco 12-22-25)

More information is available at their Facebook page or at uwmrny.org.

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that a record level of $67 million is available through the Farmland Protection Implementation Grants Program to help farmers protect valuable and at-risk farmland. Round 20 will make funds available to projects addressing food security, climate resilience, and source water protection, nearly $6.4 million will be allocated to 9 of the State’s economic development regions, the maximum award for any project has increased to $3 million. Round 20 also continues the one-time incentive payment of 10% of the value of the agricultural conservation easement being required for projects that meet climate resilience or source water protection goals.

State Comptroller's Office conducted an audit of the Otsego County – Court and Trust Funds, the Key Finding was that the Treasurer, County Clerk and Surrogate’s Court Clerk generally maintained appropriate records and properly reported court and trust funds. However, $74,150 from 15 actions that improperly remained in the Treasurer’s custody that he should have turned over to the State Comptroller as abandoned property. The Treasurer should ensure that all money deemed abandoned property is paid to the State Comptroller in a timely manner.

P.M. NEWS Thursday 12-4-25

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 26 year old Jacob Roman of Walton with 2 counts of Grand Larceny, and 1 count of Burglary, On October 18th, Deputies were dispatched to Benton Avenue in the Village of Walton for a reported Burglary in Progress where they located, identified and arrested Roman. On November 21st, Deputies located and arrested Roman on new charges after it was alleged that he had taken the victim’s credit card and made numerous purchases on the card which amounted to over $1,500 without authorization. Roman was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for arraignment.

Gene Schmidt of Unadilla & his family will once again offer a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day at the Sidney Elks Lodge, Schmidt said that do need some volunteers to help with preparation, serving and cleaning up:

(Gene Schmidt 12-4-25)

Those who would like to volunteer or donate can call Gene at 607-610-4030.

State Police & Local Law Enforcement Agencies around the State New York State will increase patrols during the holidays to combat issues like impaired and reckless driving, and to deter other crimes like robbery and larceny. The patrols will include both visible enforcement, such as checkpoints, as well as unmarked vehicles mingle with traffic to catch distracted drivers.

The 14th Annual Holiday Craft Fair will be held by the Bainbridge Guilford Teacher's Association on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the BG High School Gym. Over 40 local crafter & artisans will participate, there will be raffle & door prizes, people are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, pet food or a hygiene product as a donation & to get a ticket for a door prize.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 12-4-25

33 year old Corey Green of Vestal was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 19 years in federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy spanning the United States. Green admitted that he possessed, distributed, and conspired to distribute large quantities of fentanyl, heroin & Methamphetamine in and around Broome County, he also admitted to possessing 3 handguns and 2 AK-47 style weapons to further his drug-trafficking activities, while being prohibited from possessing firearms due to previous convictions, & conspiring to launder his drug-trafficking proceeds. Green was sentenced to a 19 year prison term, concurrent 3 and 5-year terms of post-release supervision, and a money judgment of over $185,000 of unrecovered proceeds from his drug trafficking. Co-conspirator Michael Jacobs of Endicott, was previously sentenced to 10 years and 10 months term of imprisonment & 5 years of post-release supervision.

21 year old Joziah Worthington was sentenced following his convictions after trial in Broome County Court, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd & 3rd Degree, to 9 years in a State Correctional Facility with 5 years of post-release supervision for 1 charge, and 7 years in prison with 3 years of post-release supervision for other charge, to run concurrently. Worthington was arrested by state Police in 2024 in Johnson City, for illegally possessing a firearm as well as a large capacity ammunition feeding device capable of accepting 31 rounds, loaded with 25 rounds, Worthington’s DNA being found on the firearm.

NBT Bank presented the United Way of Mid Rural New York with a check for $190,000 to help fund programs that provide financial stability, education and health resources for individuals and families in Chenango, Delaware, Madison and Otsego counties. NBT Bank employees donated $95,000 to the United Way’s annual campaign through personal contributions, and the company matched that amount with an additional $95,000.

Former Mid State Correctional Facility Officer Francis Chandler, accepted a plea deal in Oneida County Court Thursday, in connection with the death of inmate Messiah Nantwi in March. Chandler was originally charged with manslaughter, he pleaded guilty to gang assault in exchange for a 4-year prison sentence, when sentenced in January.

State Police are warning New Yorkers of a scam in which individuals are impersonating members of the State Police, claiming you need to speak with a prosecutor regarding bail money for a loved one. The State Police will NEVER ask for money or talk about payments, they advise that if you receive a call of this nature, hang up immediately and contact your local State Police station to verify any information.

The Sidney Memorial Library & libraries around the state are participating in the “Great Give Back,” back Saturday. Sidney Library is collecting dry dog & cat food, and cleaning supplies for the Delaware Valley Humane Society, more information is available at sidneylibrary.org, more information about pets up for adoption can be obtained by calling the Humane Society at (607) 563-7780.

Ghost tours are being held this month on Fridays & Saturdays at the Fenimore Farm & Country Village in Cooperstown, spokesperson Kerri Green explains:

(Kerri Green 10-17-25)

Interested participants must pre-register at fenimorefarm.org, the location is on State Highway 80, lake Road Cooperstown.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-3-25

Governor Hochul & the State DEC announced a statewide burn ban in effect due to increased fire risk and continued dry conditions. The ban will be in effect until October 15th and will be re-evaluated prior to expiration. New Yorkers can help by complying with the prohibition on outdoor fires and by continuing to conserve water whenever possible.

Former corrections officer David Ferrone pleaded guilty to tampering with physical evidence and will receive a 3-year conditional discharge when sentenced in December. Ferrone is the 5th officers to plead guilty in connection with the Messiah Nantwi death at Mid State Correctional facility in March.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-12-25

Sidney Police Department received a complaint Monday at about 8:45 pm of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on West Main Street. Officers learned that a juvenile was riding a bicycle on the sidewalk, attempted to cross the Sherman Ave intersection using the crosswalk. A vehicle on West Main Street made a turn onto Sherman Avenue at the same time the juvenile was crossing, the vehicle struck the juvenile and did not stop, traveling west on Sherman Ave and possibly turned right on Union Street. The Juvenile was airlifted to Upstate Medical Center where they were treated for their injuries and released. Sidney Police are asking the public's help in identifying the vehicle and driver involved in this incident, which is described as a white mid-sized sedan. Anyone in the area of the incident with security cameras is asked to check for possible video of the incident or suspect vehicle, Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact the Sidney Police Department at 607 561-2301.

Broome County Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol responded Saturday to a report of a burglary on Boswell Hill Road in the Town of Union. The homeowner spotted 2 individuals with flashlights inside his house with his home security camera system and called 911. Deputies, with State Police, located the 2 suspects, they fled into a wooded area, but were apprehended. Arrested were 43 year old Matthew Ortloff of Chenango Forks, & 45 year old Jeremiah Johnson of Endicott. The pair were charged with Burglary, Conspiracy, Possession of burglar tools, criminal mischief, along with seve4ral other related charges, they were arraigned and remain in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released his conclusion on this year's State Budget, which came to a total $254 billion, a 5.2% increase in spending. DiNapoli questioned the increase in spending when federal actions on funding to states could decrease revenues, and that could lead to a shortfall before the end of the fiscal year. The biggest items in the budget were 37.4 Billion dollars for schools & 109.6 billion for Medicaid in the Department of Health’s budget. All Funds revenues are projected to total $248.9 billion, nearly the same as last year, tax collections are projected to decrease by less than 1% to $117 billion.

The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics New York is making its way through Binghamton tomorrow at the Binghamton University Peace Quad at about 1:30 pm, Participants can park at Tully's and be shuttled to the start point, with a post Run Appreciation Party at Tully's,. Participants will be from the University Police, Binghamton Police, State Police, Johnson City & Vestal Police Departments..More information is available at specialolympics-ny.org.

The Oneonta Hometown July 4th Parade will be held on Friday July 4th, with staging on Market Street. The parade starts at 1:00 PM, a festival will follow the parade at Neawha Park, the event is being coordinated by Hill City Production & the Oneonta Parade Team. More information is available at the Hill City Celebrations Facebook page.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-9-25

State Police arrested 63 year old Carol Hissin of Endicott after an investigation revealed that she falsified records and took medication intended for patients at Good Shepherd Communities Endwell, on 3 occasions. Hissin was arrested by Troopers at her residence and charged with 3 counts of Falsifying Business Records & Scheming to Defraud, Hissin was processed then turned over to the Broome County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.

2 corrections officers charged in the beating death of Mid-State Correctional Facility inmate Messiah Nantwi appeared in Oneida County Court last week. Craig Klemick turned down a plea offer on Friday morning, he will return to court in August, as did Caleb Blair, who faces charges of murder, manslaughter and other offenses and will also return to court at a later date.

28 year old Ionel Baldovin of Romania was sentenced in US District Court to 33 months in prison for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy impacting 2 area financial institutions and least 5 additional institutions across the United States. Baldovin admitted to placing skimming devices and cameras at ATMs, the devices and cameras captured ATM customers’ account information and PIN numbers, the suspects created fraudulent debit cards from the captured information, which they used to withdraw currency over $450,000 from customers’ accounts in 2017 & 2018, 4 other suspects were already sentenced, the cases were investigated by the FBI, Homeland Security, State Police, the Endicott Police and various local police departments in area counties.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-16-25

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Justin Thompson of Pennsylvania as a fugitive from justice. Chenango County Sheriff detectives were advised Wednesday that Thompson was considered armed and dangerous, & he might be in the Town of Greene. Members of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and State Police responded to a residence in the Town of Greene, they found Thompson hiding in a motor home on the property. He was arrested without incident and arraigned in Chenango County Court on a Fugitive from Justice warrant. Thompson was ordered to be held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility until extradited to the State of Pennsylvania.

24 year old Xavier Tappan-Bright of Binghamton, plead guilty today to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in Broome County Court. Tappan-Bright, is a 2nd time Violent Felony Offender, will be sentenced to 8 years in State Prison, followed by 5 years of post-release supervision when Sentenced on August 28. In January, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a Search Warrant in Binghamton, they seized a loaded .38 caliber pistol, containing 6 rounds in the magazine.

The Mid York Concert Band will hold their Free Spring Concert at 2:00 PM Sunday at the Norwich High School Auditorium, Band Director Doug Ernst comments:

(Doug Ernst 5-16-25)

This year is the 40th anniversary of the Mid York Concert, they will also hold a holiday concert in December.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-16-25

State Labor Department announced an increase of 14,400, private sector jobs in April, the state was up to 8.47 million private sector jobs, the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4.2% and the state labor force participation rate increased to 61.0% in April 2025.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies were patrolling along State Highway 28 in the Town of Andes and observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. 36-year-old Natasha Reed of Delhi was charged with Reckless Driving and issued a traffic summons for speeding, at approximately 94 miles an hour in a 55 zone. Reed was issued appearance tickets and released to appear at the Town of Andes Court at a later date to answer the charges.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-17-25

Governor Hochul announced that work is beginning on a $4 million project to transform the intersection of the James F. Lettis Highway and Main Street in Oneonta into a roundabout. Work on the project is getting underway this month with tree removal and other site preparation activities. Major construction will start in early to mid-July and will focus initially on the northern end of the intersection and the interior of the roundabout. During this phase, only the ramps to and from the Lettis Highway will be open to traffic traveling eastbound on Main Street. All other vehicular and pedestrian access will be closed. Detours for vehicles and pedestrians will be posted.

State Department of Labor announced that the number of private sector jobs increased over the month by 5,600, to 8,464,400 in March. New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 4.3% in February to 4.2% in March, The statewide labor force participation rate held steady at 60.9% in March 2025.

The State Department of Motor Vehicles is urging New Yorkers to sign up to be organ donors. Last year, for the 1st time, more than 50% of New Yorkers had registered to become organ and tissue donors through New York’s Organ Donor Registry. More than 80% enroll in the registry do so through the DMV. Currently there are 7,917 New Yorkers awaiting an organ transplant, almost 500 New Yorkers each year, die while waiting for a transplant.

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 19 year old Kenyon Pickens of Guilford for reckless Endangerment, following an investigation into a 3 car accident on April 11th. Pickens is accused of attempting to avoid being stopped by a marked patrol unit, by accelerating his vehicle and driving in a reckless manner, Pickens failed to stop at a stop sign, resulting in a 3-car motor-vehicle accident at the intersection of State Highway 8 and County Road 37. Pickens was processed and was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Guilford Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-17-25

Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick announced that 10 Correction officers have been indicted by a Grand Jury in connection with the death of Mid State Correctional Facility Inmate Messiah Nantwi on March 1st. 15 staff members from both Mid-State and Marcy Correctional Facilities have been placed on leave or suspended since Nantwi's death, the grand jury indictment accuses Jonah Levi and Caleb Blair of murder, while others were charged with Manslaughter, gang assault or conspiracy.

The Broome County District Attorney's Office announced that Jeremy Lewis of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was found guilty by a jury for possessing a loaded and defaced handgun. Lewis faces 15 years in State Prison as a Second time Felony Offender, in October 2023, the Endicott Police Department were called to a residence for a report of a disturbance, they found Lewis was in possession of a loaded firearm, which was identified as a 22 Caliber Semi-Automatic handgun which had been defaced.

Governor Kathy Hochul launched the ConnectALL Deployment Program Request for Applications, or RFA, to secure internet service to unserved locations across New York State. ConnectALL will accept applications from April 15 through May 5 to fund projects deploying traditional fiber optic, cable, hybrid fiber-coaxial, licensed fixed wireless broadband service, and federally designated alternative technologies such as unlicensed fixed wireless and low-earth orbit satellite services. New York State is investing $1 billion to the program.

Tax collections for State Fiscal Year 2024-25 totaled $117.5 billion, $2.1 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget in the Executive Budget Financial Plan, according to State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. Tax collections were higher due, in part, to increased personal income tax receipts resulting from financial market growth. All Funds spending totaled $241.5 billion, 2.8%, higher than last year. The Full report can be found at osc.ny.gov/reports

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-16-25

Commerce Chenango announced the 2nd annual Chenango Threat Assessment Committee Public Forum Tomorrow at 8:00 AM at the Achieve "Envisions" Facility at 27 Griffin Street, Norwich. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani explains:

(Sal Testani 4-16-25)

Guest Speakers will include retired State Trooper Wes Mills, Daniel Auwater of the Chenango County Department of Social Services and retired FBI agent Joseph Testani the event is Free and open to the public, more information is available at commercechenango.com

Delaware County Sheriff's Office responded Monday Night at about 9:15 pm, to the scene of a tractor trailer rollover accident on State Highway 10 in the Town of Delhi. The highway was shut down for several hours while units on scene worked to upright the vehicle, at about 1:30 AM, the vehicle was up-righted and removed from the scene. the investigation is continuing.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-16-25

Grand Jury indictments were handed down in the case of the death of Messiah Nantwi, a prisoner at the Mid-State Correctional Facility. Nantwi died at a hospital on March 1 after being transported from the prison, during the 22-day strike by Correction Officers. 15 people were arrested, Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick has been investigating his death.

31 year old Cody Smolin of Stamford pleaded guilty to 1 count of Driving While Intoxicated, he will be required to attend an Impaired Driver Program, and his license is revoked for at least 6 months, after that he will have to install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he owns or drives. If Smolin violates any terms or conditions of his conditional discharge, he is subject to being re-sentenced to one year in jail. On November 20, a State Trooper responded to a report of an intoxicated hunter attempting to load a deer in a U-Haul in the Town of Stamford, he failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-7-25

State Police are participating in a national crackdown on distracted driving as part of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The enforcement effort, called Operation Hang Up, will include increased patrols and checkpoints targeting drivers using electronic devices while behind the wheel, today through next Monday April 14th. Troopers will be using both marked & unmarked vehicles throughout the enforcement detail.

The Future For Oneonta Foundation is planning a multi-use facility to be located on Dietz Street, Foundation Chairman Al Cleinman explains:

(Al Cleinman 4-7-25)

Cleinman said that the project is expected to cost about 1.5 Million dollars to complete, they are seeking grants and donations to make the project a reality, the opening could be as soon as 2026.

State Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office secured a multi state settlement with pharmaceutical company Mylan that will deliver up to $335 million nationwide to help combat the opioid crisis. Mylan manufactured and sold a variety of opioids since 2005, including generic fentanyl patches, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and others, & they deceptively promoted its products as less prone to abuse, but were more vulnerable to abuse.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Gary Garbera of Laurens for 3 counts of Attempted Criminal Contempt, following an investigation in to a report of an inmate at the Otsego County Correctional Facility violating a valid order of protection, he attempted to contact the protected party of the order 3 times by phone, he was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court.

Jackie Rose of Coldwell Banker Timberland Properties Sidney Office has been elected as president of the New York State Association of Realtors, she told WCDO News what that entails:

(Jackie Rose 4-7-25)

Rose said that her term is 1 year, there are currently over 61,000 Realtors in New York State.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-7-25

33 year old Joseph Martino of Windsor is facing multiple charges after fleeing police in a stolen vehicle through Binghamton, Johnson City, Windsor and into Pennsylvania. On March 30, Broome County Sheriff’s Road Patrol observed a Mazda in Johnson City that had been reported stolen from Binghamton, a traffic stop was attempted and Martino failed to comply. Pennsylvania State Police successfully deployed tire deflation devices, Martino kept going, and he jumped out & attempted to flee on foot, a Broome County Deputy pursued and deployed a taser, & he was taken into custody. Martino was charged with Possession of Stolen Property in Pennsylvania, the local charges were Criminal Mischief, Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer and over 20 Vehicle & Traffic Violations.

State Police arrested 33 year old Thomas Murray of Johnson City for possessing child pornography and possession of suspected illegal illicit substances. During the execution of a search warrant Friday in Johnson City, Murray was found to be in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation, illegal illicit substances and materials used for manufacturing methamphetamine. Murray has been charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Manufacture of Methamphetamine, Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child, Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child & Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, Murray was processed and turned over to the Broome County Jail for Arraignment.

The Mid York Concert Band is seeking applications for their $1,000 scholarship, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:

(Doug Ernst 3-27-25)

The deadline to enter is TODAY, the next performance of the Mid York Concert Band is May 18th at the Norwich High School Auditorium. More information is available by calling Ernst at 607-267-2614.

Broome County Sheriff's Office responded Thursday to an accident involving 3 motorcycles on Interstate 81 in Kirkwood, 2 victims were taken to Wilson Hospital for serious injuries, 1 person was pronounced deceased at the scene, who was identified as 23 year old Maxwell Kintner of Vestal. The preliminary investigation showed that speeding may have been a factor, the investigation is ongoing.

Broome County Sheriff Fred Akshar released the results of the first quarter of targeted public safety and crime response initiative conducted by their Strategic Response Group. The SRG’s Targeted Public Safety and Crime Response Initiative for the 1st quarter of 2025 resulted in 31 Narcotics Arrests, 24 Warrant Arrests, 2 Weapon Arrests, 18 Vehicle and Traffic Arrests, 209 Traffic Violations Issued. Since the SRG’s full-time activation in mid-June, their targeted crime response has yielded over 440 arrests across Broome County, which ranged from Narcotics charges to fugitives with outstanding Arrest Warrants, to Vehicle and Traffic arrests.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand slammed the Trump administration’s massive cuts to funding for food banks, soup kitchens, Schools and to farmers who provide much of that food to those low income families across the nation & in the state:

(Gillibrand 4-2-25)

Last month, President Trump slashed $1 billion in federal funding used to purchase food for food banks and other organizations that provide meals, he is canceling another $500 million in already approved funding for food banks and other emergency food providers through The Emergency Food Assistance Program. 1 in 7 New Yorkers are already going hungry, & that number is expected to get worse with the new cuts.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-2-25

Governor Hochul and State Leaders failed to pass a budget by the April 1st deadline. the main sticking point are changes to the state's Discovery laws passed in 2019 to speed up trials requiring prosecutors to turn over more evidence at a faster rate. To keep state operations going and to pay employees, a $1.7 billion dollar budget extender has been issued until Thursday.

State Police responded to a report of “shots fired” in the village of New Berlin. An investigation determined that 39 year old Joseph Avery of New Berlin, discharged a gun unsafely within the village limits with the alleged intention of intimidating a person. Avery was located and was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Reckless Endangerment, Stalking, Prohibited Use of a Weapon, Avery was processed and transported to the Chenango County Correctional Facility for Arraignment.

State Police BCI, Troop C Computer Crimes Unit and the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce arrested 40 year old Dustin Hummel of Oneonta, for possessing child pornography, possessing suspected illegal illicit substances and weapons related charges. During the execution of a search warrant, Hummel was found to be in possession of images consistent with child sexual exploitation, suspected illegal illicit substances, a defaced firearm and high-capacity magazines that are not New York State SAFE Act Compliant. Hummel has been charged with: Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, Hummel was processed and transported to the Otsego County Correctional Facility and remanded on no bail.

The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force conducted a traffic stop on Bunn Hill Road in the Town of Vestal. A search of the vehicle revealed about 4 ounces of methamphetamine under a car seat where one of the 3 children present had been sitting during the traffic stop. The operator, 25 year old Lacey Brown of Binghamton, and passenger 25 year old Jacob Brown of Binghamton, were each charged with 2nd & 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and 3 Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Child Protective Services responded to the scene to take custody of the children until they were turned over to a trusted adult. Also seized from the traffic stop was $1,242 in US currency. Both Lacey and Jacob Brown were arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility, where they remain in custody.

Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched in January to Liberty Street in Walton for a Trespass complaint, Deputies were advised by the owner of the property that 36-year-old Leanne Woolard was found in the storage area of the building but had left the area prior to patrols arrival, The owner previously reported Woolard had previously trespassed and was reported to Walton Police. An Arrest Warrant was issued for Criminal Trespass, On Friday Deputies located and arrested Woolard, she was processed and turned over to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for Arraignment.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-31-25

A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 9-count indictment against 19 year old Alex Young of East Meredith, for various counts of Rape, Aggravated Sexual Abuse, 2nd degree sexual Abuse, Possessing a Sexual Performance by a Child, Young allegedly possessed a performance which included sexual conduct by a child less than 16 years of age, he also is accused of having sexual contact with minors. Young appeared in the Delaware County Court for arraignment, bail was set at $100,000 bond and $50,000 cash.

The Oneonta Police Department along with the New York State Police, Otsego County District Attorneys Investigator and Norfolk Southern Railway Police are investigating an incident that occurred on the railway tracks in the City of Oneonta. In the early morning hours of Sunday, March 30, 2025, an individual was found deceased on the tracks. The cause of death is still under investigation and, while foul play has not been ruled out, there were no immediate signs of criminal activity at the scene. No further information will be released as family notifications still need to be made.

After 18 years at the helm of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, Dr. Drake Lamen will retire in mid-April. Cecil Miller, with more than 30 years of experience in rural healthcare, has been selected to succeed him as the next President and Chief Executive Officer of Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich.

The Mid York Concert Band is seeking applications for their $1,000 scholarship, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:

(Doug Ernst 3-27-25)

The deadline to enter is April 7th, the next performance of the Mid York Concert Band is May 18th at the Norwich High School Auditorium.

Governor Hochul updated New Yorkers on the “You’re Hired” campaign to hire federal workers that have been fired by the Trump Administration. In 3 weeks, state agencies have received over 1,300 applications, hired 28 former federal workers and interviewed over 100 individuals, over 250 individuals have signed up to attend a career webinar or receive career resources by completing the survey on ny.gov/wewantyou. Since the launch of the campaign, the State’s Jobs website has been viewed over 4 million times.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-27-25

On February 27, State Police executed a search warrant at multiple properties on State Highway 80 in the town of Springfield. 8 dogs, 13 cats and A turtle were removed after they were observed to be in need of immediate medical care. They were all turned over to the Susquehanna SPCA. On Tuesday. 64 year old Brian Fleming, and 61 year old Theresa Fleming of Springfield, were both arrested for 11 counts of Torturing or Injuring Animals/Failure to Provide Sustenance and 2 counts of the Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, They are scheduled to appear in the Springfield Town Court on April 3rd.

31 year old Osvaldo Constanza was sentenced in Chenango County Court for a 3rd degree rape charge, to 1 1/2 years in state prison, followed by 3 years of post release supervision, he will also be required to register as a sex offender. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the 15 year old victim.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 43 year old Elizabeth Nash of Sidney for burglary & petty larceny, following an investigation into a reported larceny at Walmart in the Town of Oneonta. Nash is accused of trespassing & stealing items she was being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility pending arraignment.

A Binghamton man is facing multiple felony charges after attempting to hide Methamphetamine in a Cheetos bag in a failed effort to fool members of the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force and the Broome County Sheriff’s Strategic Response Group. 29 year old Ralph Carson was found to be in possession of over 5 ounces of Methamphetamine, he was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstructing Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest, Carson was arraigned and remains in custody at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-5-25

State Police arrested 37 year old Christopher Donaldson of Oneonta, early Saturday Morning for DWI, after Troopers were dispatched to a crash in Unadilla. Troopers arrived to find that a pick-up truck struck an embankment and ended in the driveway of a residence. Donaldson failed the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, he was arrested and transported to State Police Troop C Headquarters where his B.A.C was .14%. Donaldson was issued appearance tickets to the Unadilla Town Court on April 1st and released to a sober third party.

The Chenango Arts Council will have the opening reception of the Chenango Student Art Showcase later this month at the Mareia Brown & Raymond Loft Galleries in Norwich, Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 3-5-25)

The opening will be from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at 27 West Main Street in Norwich, more information is available at chenangoarts.org or by calling 607-336-2787.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-5-25

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 43 year old Kristopher Kovack of Smyrna for False Written Statement, and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Kovack was found to be in possession of stolen property, during the investigation, he provided a statement which was later found to be false. Kovack was arraigned at & was released on his own recognizance with a separate court date.

State Police arrested 31 year old Andrew Burdick of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania for Driving While Intoxicated. A Trooper was dispatched to a complaint about an ATV driving around Silver Lake Road and shining lights into a residence. The Trooper was able to locate an ATV flipped on its side on Bull Hill Road, Burdick was arrested & was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility for centralized arraignment. State Police arrested 15 people for driving while intoxicated or impaired in Troop C from February 24th through March 2.

The State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision has placed 15 individuals on leave in connection with the death of 22 year old Messiah Nantwi, who was incarcerated at Mid-State Correctional Facility in Marcy. this is the 2nd investigation of an inmates death at Marcy , the other being of Robert Brooks in December, the investigation into this Nantwi death is ongoing.