WCDO Radio News

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-30-26

With extreme heat forecast in the Tri-County Region over the next few days, Cooling stations will be open at various location, in Delaware County, cooling stations will be at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, the Andes Public Library, other locations may be announced, In Chenango County, designated emergency cooling centers include the Guernsey Memorial Library at 3 Court Street, in Norwich, the Sherburne Public Library, more information may be available from the Chenango County Clerk's Office. IN Otsego County, cooling centers include the Southside Mall, The Foxcare Center as well as the greater Plains & Wilber Pools in Oneonta or the Clark Sport Center in Cooperstown, more information is available at the State Department of Health

The Nate Lull Scholarship winners were announced, Lull told WCDO that there were 8 winners out of over 200 Applicants:

(Nate Lull 6-30-26)

Lull said that the was the 4th year old of the Scholarship, which has handed out about $65,000 so far to graduating seniors.

A community-wide conversation about housing insecurity and homelessness will take center stage in Norwich next month, as leaders come together to host A Conference on Housing and Belonging. The event will take place from 9:30 am. to 2 pm. on Friday, July 17 in the Norwich High School Auditorium. The conference is free and open to the public. Registration is recommended but not required. For more information or to register, contact AnnMarie Smith, Assistant Director of Housing Services, Catholic Charities of Chenango County at (607) 334-8244, ext. 242, or via email at amsmith@ccofcc.com.

A Nate Lull Scholarship Fundraiser will be held at the Colonial Ridge Golf Course, on September 20th and 21st, Lull told WCDO News about the event:

(Nate Lull 9-8-25)

To register by calling the Golf Course directly at 607-263-5291.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-8-25

Delaware County District Attorney Shawn Smith announced an 8 count indictment Friday has been filed against 54 year old Joseph Bellows of Downsville, from the crash that occurred in Hancock on July 17th, that resulted in the death of East Branch Assistant Fire Chief Jason McGlone. Troop C Commanding Officer Major Lucas Shuta recounted the incident at Friday' Press Conference:

(Major Shuta 9-5-25)

DA Smith announced that counts against Bellows when the indictments were unsealed Friday:

(Shawn Smith 9-5-25)

DA Smith said that the most serious charge of 2nd degree Manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 5 to 15 years in jail if Bellows is convicted.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-22-25

The forecast is calling for rain over the next few days, area Meteorologist Rich Townsend told WCDO News that rain is in the forecast, and he explains how that might affect the river levels for paddlers in the General Clinton Canoe Regatta:

(Rich Townsend 5-22-25)

Local long time area paddler Duke Fisher told WCDO News about the river conditions that he has witnessed leading up to the races this weekend:

(Duke Fisher 5-22-25)

Duke also talked with WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull about the 70 mile race from Cooperstown to Bainbridge, that full interview will be aired during WCDO's coverage of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta this weekend:

Governor Hochul announced that more than $50 million has been awarded to 50 projects through the State's Restore New York Communities Initiative. Locally, the Village of Cooperstown will get $1 million to demolish 217 Main Street, in favor of a 50-unit, 3-story apartment building. The Village of Franklin will receive $1 million to rehabilitate 3 vacant properties at 438-444 Main Street to be redeveloped into 5 new commercial businesses and a new apartment. The City of Norwich will receive $1 million for the former office building at 23 East Main Street to be repurposed for a childcare center, the 2nd floor will house Commerce Chenango offices with a reception area, The site’s emergency generator and location also position it for FEMA shelter designation, further strengthening community resilience.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-22-25

The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will have 3 days of activities on and off the Susquehanna River, Co-Chairman Mike Kaufman told WCDO News about some of the activities on Saturday:

(Mike Kaufman Saturday)

Co-Chair Christine Smith told WCDO News about some of Saturday's entertainment:

(Christine Smith Saturday)

This year is the 63rd edition of the Regatta and WCDO will once again have coverage of the event, including full team coverage on Sunday for the 70 mile races.

The Southern Tier Music Festival will be held in July at the Sidney Airport, Jake Cotten is one of the organizers of the event, he told WCDO News that the Headliner, Nate Smith won a major award this week:

(Jake Cotten 5-17-24)

Tickets are still available for the July 6th all day show at southerntiermusicfest.com, or at SFCU branches while they last.

Tickets are still available for the Southern Tier Music Festival in July in Sidney, and spokesman Jake Cotten & Ed Curley said that more of the special coveted tickets have been made available:

(Jake Cotten Ed Curley 4-26-24)

Tickets can be purchased at Southern Tier Music Fest .com which will feature music through the day on July 6th at the Sidney Airport, with headliner Nate Smith closing out the show.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-8-24

The Southern Tier Music Festival will be held at the Sidney Airport on July 6th, featuring headline Nate Smith, organizers Ed Curley & Teri Schunk visited WCDO this morning to give an update:

(Ed Curley - Teri Schunk 4-8-24)

more information is available at southerntiermusicfest.com.

The warm up act for Nate Smith at the Southern Tier Music Festival in July has been scheduled, one of the organizers Ed Curley visited WCDO This Mon ring & made the announcement:

(Ed Curley 12-22-23)

Ed was joined by Teri Schunk, they talked about new camping that will be available at General Clinton Park that weekend:

(Teri Schunk Ed Curley 12-22-23)

More information & tickets are available at southerntiermusicfest.com.

The Delhi Girls Basketball team won their 1st title in School History Sunday with a thrilling 54-51 overtime win over Franklinville, at the Hudson Valley Community College in Albany. Delhi was 3 points down with 5 seconds to go in regulation, when senior Logan Bruce hit a 3 pointer at the buzzer to send the game into Overtime, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull & Color Man Dave Smith with that call:

(Lull 3-19-18)

That shot tied the game at 46, Delhi would go on to win in Overtime, The Lady Bulldogs & Coach Todd Bruce end the season with a 24-2 record. The game can be heard at WCDOSPORTS.COM.

US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said that she would serve a full 6-year term in the Senate if she is re-elected in 2018. Gillibrand's name has come up as a potential democratic challenger for the presidency in 2020, as she has consistently opposed president Trump's nominees & policies. Gillibrand appeared on Late Night with Seth Myers on NBC Wednesday night.

On Tuesday, State Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo will host the players, coaches and families of the 2016 Little League World Series Champions Maine-Endwell for a full day at the Capitol in Albany, culminating in resolutions recognizing the team's achievement on both the Senate and Assembly floors.

The Chenango Arts Council has had a change in leadership & staff recently, with Alecia O'Neill named as interim Executive Director, she told WCDO News that she & her staff are committed to getting children interested in all aspects of the Arts & Theater, through the "STEAM" program:

(Alecia ONeill 2-24-17)

O'Neill replaces Diane Batson Smith, who returned to New York City to take a new Position with the International Botanical gardens in the Bronx.

12 Local Wrestlers Are Heading To The New York State high school wrestling championships in Albany Today & Tomorrow, WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull spoke with 2 B-G-A-H- Wrestlers who made the tournament.

(Nate Lull 2-24-17)

Nate will have full coverage on his Twitter page, which can be found at wcdosports.com

The South Kortright Girls Basketball team is 1 of the last local teams playing in the state tournament, they take on Fort Edward in the state Class D Final 4 Saturday at 10:45 AM at Hudson Valley Community College. Lady rams Coach Josh Burrows comments:

(Josh Burrows 3-20-15)

The South Kortright Lady Rams are undefeated this season & are currently ranked #1 in the state for Class D Schools. The full interview with WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull is posted at WCDOSPORTS.com.

There are tickets still available for the Canal Street String Band at the Martin W. Kappel theater in Norwich Saturday night. Chenango arts council executive director Diane Batson Smith explains:

(Diane Batson Smith 3-20-15)

Tickets are available at 336-2787 or at chenangoarts.org.