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The Madison County District Attorney, State Police, University Police at SUNY Morrisville and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced that an arrest has been made in connection with a shooting on the SUNY Morrisville campus that left a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the neck back on November 3rd of 2025. The victim was not a student, and was taken to Upstate Medical Hospital for emergency surgery. A Madison County grand jury indicted 19 year old Kido Simon on 6 counts, including attempted murder, assault, criminal possession of a weapon and criminal use of a firearm. Simon was a student at SUNY Morrisville at the time of the shooting, he is being held at Madison County Jail on bail set at $1,000,000 cash, $1,500,000 bond and $2,000,000 partially unsecured bond. Simon’s next court appearance is scheduled for June 3 at the Madison County Courthouse. 1 other person is wanted in connection with this case who remains at large.

The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office are Collaborating on this summer’s “Turtle Island” festival, part of the local commemorations of America250. historical society executive director Jessica Moquin is looking for continued participation with another Community Meeting today at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus:

(Jessica Moquin 5-12-26)

Tonight's community dialogue will take place 6–7:30 pm. the festival is scheduled to take place from 4 to 8 pm. on July 5 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds.

Another Community meeting will be held tonight in Norwich among those bringing the "Turtle Island Festival" to the Chenango County Fairgrounds in July, Chenango County Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 4-15-26)

Community members are encouraged to attend, on April 15th at 6:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich campus at 20 Conkey Avenue in Norwich, more information is available at 607-334-9227.

The SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus will hold "Instant Decision Day" on April 15th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Follett Hall. People can meet with Representatives from academic departments & financial aid, more information is available at 607-334-5144.

27 year old Delos Thurston of Clinton, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in US District Court to money order fraud. Thurston admitted that between April 2025 and January 2026, while he was employed as the Postmaster of the Morrisville Post Office, he fraudulently issued 179 money orders for his own benefit without paying for them, in the amount of $118,088.19 from the United States. Thurston is scheduled for sentencing on August 6, he faces a maximum term of 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years.

Another Community meeting will be held next week in Norwich among those bringing the "Turtle Island Festival" to the Chenango County Fairgrounds in July, Chenango County Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 4-7-26)

Community members are encouraged to attend, on April 15th at 6:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich campus at 20 Conkey Avenue in Norwich, more information is available at 607-334-9227.

The SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus will hold "Instant Decision Day" on April 15th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Follett Hall. People can meet with Representatives from academic departments & financial aid, more information is available at 607-334-5144.

The Chenango County Historical Society will seek more community input at a meeting tonight in Norwich, regarding this summer's "Turtle Island" festival, Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin comments:

(Jessica Moquin 3-11-26)

The meeting will be held tonight from 6–7:30 pm tonight at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, located at 20 Conkey Ave. The day-long festival is scheduled for July 5.

The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian's Office are continuing with the planning of the America 250 Anniversary "Turtle Island" festival, another public meeting will be held on March 11th to get public input on the celebration, Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 3-5-26)

The community dialogue will take place 6:00 to 7:30 pm. on March 11 at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, at 20 Conkey Ave. "Turtle Island" Festival is scheduled for July 5th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-7-25

State Police are continuing the investigation into a shooting on the SUNY Morrisville Campus Monday, where a 20 year old man who was not a student was shot in the neck. The victim was taken to a Syracuse area Hospital, no arrests have been made, The preliminary investigation into the shooting has determined that this was an isolated dispute between people who were familiar with each other. The investigation remains active, and State Police are working closely with our state and local law enforcement partners.

State Police responded to South Hall of the SUNY Morrisville Campus Monday afternoon at 3:45 pm, they found a 20-year-old male, who was not a student, with a gunshot wound to the neck. The victim was transported to Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse, No other injuries were reported and a suspect has not been located, the investigation is continuing. Normal class schedules resumed this morning.

The Chenango County Historical Society & SUNY Morrisville's Norwich campus will be hosting "National Author's Day" with 3 local author's on Saturday, Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 10-31-25)

All activities will be held at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, located at 20 Conkey Ave., Norwich, refreshments will be available throughout the event. For more information, call (607) 334-9227.

New York Secretary of State Walter Mosley announced the groundbreaking of a $8.3 million boutique hotel in Norwich as part of the City’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative . The Principle Hotel will have 61 rooms and feature a rooftop lounge, restaurant and event room, The 12,000 square-foot property at 14-16 South Broad Street, was once part of the SUNY Morrisville campus. In addition to the hotel, other DRI projects in Norwich include the Rehabilitation of the Unguentine Building, Improve East and West parks: Upgrade the Martin W. Kappel Theater, Enhance the American Avenue Streetscape & Rehabilitate the Heritage Building.

The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office will hold another “An America250 Conversation” as they seek input from the people of Chenango County on how local communities will participate in the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The next session is tonight from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, at 20 Conkey Avenue.

Former Area Congressman Chris Gibson has written his 3rd book, entitled "The Spirit of Philadelphia: A Call to Recover the Founding Principles", he told WCDO News what he has been up to since leaving Congress in 2017 & about his book published last week:

(Chris Gibson 5-29-25)

In Addition to the book, Gibson was appointed to President of Siena College from 2020 to 2023, the same college that he graduated from years ago. Gibson said that the new book which explores the deeper philosophical foundations of America’s success—common sense realism, self-governance, and the balance of rights and responsibilities, and how a renewal of those principles can guide us through today’s political division, civic apathy, and institutional dysfunction.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 5-29-25

The Chenango County Historical Society & the Chenango County Historian’s Office are collaborating on “An America250 Conversation.” and they will be seeking public input on how the County should celebrate America’s 250th anniversary next year, Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 5-29-25)

The next community dialogue will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on May 29 at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus at 20 Conkey Ave. Registration is encouraged by emailing “info@chenangohistorical.org”.

The Chenango County Historical Society & the Chenango County Historian’s Office are collaborating on “An America250 Conversation.” and they will be seeking public input on how the County should celebrate America's 250th anniversary next year, Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 5-7-25)

The next community dialogue will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on May 29 at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus at 20 Conkey Ave. Registration is encouraged by emailing "info@chenangohistorical.org".

Officials with SUNY Morrisville announced that all classes this evening at all locations, are cancelled due to the inclement weather.

The Chenango County Historical Society & the SUNY Morrisville Human Services Institute is hosting an Author's Day today with authors of local note, according to Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin:

(Jessica Moquin 11-1-24)

All activities will be free & open to the public held at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, starting at 1:00 PM, Refreshments will be available throughout the event. For more information, call (607) 334-5144.

The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office will collaborate on “An America 250 Conversation.” These two organizations are seeking input from the people of Chenango County on how local communities will participate in the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The discussion will be tonight from 6–8 pm. at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus.

Mothers & Babies Peri-Natal Network is hosting a free event in Norwich This Saturday, with a variety of organizations on hand to help educate new Moms & Dads, Director Christy Finch explains:

(Christy Finch 4-26-24)

The event will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, more information is available at 772-0517.

Mothers & Babies Peri-Natal Network is hosting a free event in Norwich This Saturday, with a variety of organizations on hand to help educate new Moms & Dads, Director Christy Finch explains:

(Christy Finch 4-24-24)

The event will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, more information is available at 772-0517.

The 7th Annual Commerce Chenango Career Expo invites job seekers to explore career options at SUNY Morrisville’s Norwich campus Today, the Expo will take place from 1 pm. to 4 pm. at 20 Conkey Avenue in Norwich. More information is available at 334-1429.

Commerce Chenango Career Expo will be held on January 17th at the SUNY Morrisville, Norwich Campus, 20 Conkey Ave., Norwich, from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Several area businesses & Organizations have already signed up, reservations will be available until January 11th at files.constantcontact.com.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-8-24

State Police have arrested 3 people in connection with a shooting Saturday morning at 309 Main Street in Otego. Arrested were 32 year old Sara Baker of Davenport, for murderous intent, 51 year old Jovanni Salinas of Orlando Florida for Murderous intent, & 30 year old Tyler Culver of Otego for Reckless Endangerment, Criminal possession of a weapon, Possession of a firearm with a previous conviction, & Loaded Firearm, all 3 are being held pending future court action.

Commerce Chenango's 7th annual Career Expo will be held at the SUNY Morrisville’s Norwich campus on Wednesday, January 17th, from 1:00 pm. To 4:00 pm. More information is available at 607-334-1429. Business exhibitors should register no later than January 11th.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-2-24

A 17 year old from North Carolina was taken into custody after the Southern Tier SWAT Team executed a search warrant in the Town of Union. On Friday, Broome County Sheriff’s Office acted on information gathered by the US Marshal’s to apprehend a 17-year-old male, who is accused of killing 2 people in Mount Holly, North Carolina last month. The fugitive was at 122 Pierce Avenue, he was apprehended after Deputies executed a search warrant & he was taken into custody without incident.

SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus Open House and Instant Decision Day will be today from 1:00 - 6:00 PM at Follett Hall. Participants can meet with Admissions staff & Financial Aid staff. More information is available at norwich@morrisville.edu or call 607.334.5144.

CDO Workforce will host a Job Fair at SUNY Morrisville in Norwich today. The event runs from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM today with representatives from area businesses looking to add to their staff.

Chenango Historical Society will have their 2nd annual Author's Day at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus this afternoon with local author's of note, Society Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 11-1-23)

More information about the Chenango Historical Society & their upcoming program is available at 607-334-9227 or chenangohistorical.org.

Commerce Chenango announced that their next Business After Hours event will be held today at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus, as they introduce new Director Thomas Pilewski. Commerce Chenango President Sal Testani explains:

(Sal Testani 8-23-23)

The event will begin at 4:30 PM at the Follett Hall Atrium at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus.

Commerce Chenango announced that their next Business After Hours event will be held next Wednesday at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus. The event will begin at 4:30 PM at the Follett Hall Atrium.

The SUNY Morrisville Norwich Campus in Norwich, is hosting a Student Registration and Community Open House today from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. There will be food & entertainment, plus college services and programming for students and community members interested in degree programs. More information is available at (607) 334-5144 or morrisville.edu/norwich

Commerce Chenango and Morrisville State College-Norwich are holding their 2021 Career Expo Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Norwich campus, Commerce Chenango President Kerri Green comments:

(Kerri Green 11-8-21)

More information is available at commercechenango.com

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-8-21

Delaware County Public Health reported 39 new COVID cases on Thursday & Friday, with a positivity rate at 5.38%, about twice the state average. Delaware County has 152 active cases, 10 are hospitalized and 202 are quarantined, only 52.4% of Delaware County Residents are fully vaccinated, 15% of the cases are among students & school district staff.

Commerce Chenango will be holding a Career Expo in Norwich next month, area employers are invited to sign up to participate as soon as possible, according to Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green:

(Kerri Green 10-21-21)

The 2021 Career Expo November 9th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the SUNY Morrisville Norwich campus, more information is available at commercechenango.com.