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WCDO News — Friday 5-17-24
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-17-24
Delaware County Deputies responded Tuesday night to the report of a 1 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 23 in the Town of Stamford. Deputies confirmed that 4 occupants were in the vehicle, with 1 deceased. Nyheim Golden-Williams of Binghamton was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Delaware County Medical Examiner. The other occupants were identified as 17 year old Kayla Gonsalves of Delhi, 20 year old Alexis Lotterman of Walton, & 25 year old Isaiha Caballero of New York City. Gonsalves and Lotterman were taken to an area hospital for minor injuries, Caballero was transported to Fox Hospital for a possible neck injury. This investigation is still ongoing, and further charges may be pending, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond encourages anyone with additional information to contact the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 607-832-5629.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Cody Pope of Davenport for Aggravated DWI, following an investigation into a Motor vehicle accident. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one car Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accident on State Highway 28 Tuesday, Deputies located multiple bottles and cans of alcoholic beverages within the vehicle, Pope was additionally charged with Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor, Speed not reasonable and Prudent, Move from lane unsafely and unsafe tires, she was released on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Delhi court at a later date to answer for the charges.
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.
Springbrook will be opening up their apartment complex soon, called "The Ford on Main" at 186-212 Main Street in Oneonta. Springbrook Director of Marketing Michael Basso explains:
(Michael Basso 5-17-24)
Springbrook will host an Open House & Ribbon Cutting at the Main Street site from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. on Thursday, May 30th
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-17-24
Military Veterans from the Vietnam War era are invited to a Recognition Event in Oneonta Sunday, put together by several area organizations, following a 10 year federal effort to recognize Vietnam Era Veterans, Grant Coates of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 85 told WCDO news about the event:
(GRANT COATES 5-17-24)
The event will be held at the Oneonta Masonic Temple Sunday at 2:00 PM at 322 Main Street in Oneonta, more information is available by calling Jeanne Westcott of the Daughters of the American revolution at 607-965-6419.
The Out Of The Woodwork Players will present "The Spitfire Grill" tonight, Tomorrow Night & Sunday afternoon at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, spokesperson Denise Marshall explains:
(Denise Marshall 5-17-24)
Tickets are available at the Out of the Woodwork Players Facebook page, at 287-6132 or at the door before the show.
The Mid-York Concert Band will be performing their Spring Concert Sunday at 2:00 PM in Norwich, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:
(Doug Ernst 5-17-24)
The Mid York Concert Band is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, more information is available at 607-267-2614.
Delaware County Deputies responded Tuesday night to the report of a 1 car motor vehicle accident on State Highway 23 in the Town of Stamford. Deputies confirmed that 4 occupants were in the vehicle, with 1 deceased. Nyheim Golden-Williams of Binghamton was pronounced deceased at the scene by a Delaware County Medical Examiner. The other occupants were identified as 17 year old Kayla Gonsalves of Delhi, 20 year old Alexis Lotterman of Walton, & 25 year old Isaiha Caballero of New York City. Gonsalves and Lotterman were taken to an area hospital for minor injuries, Caballero was transported to Fox Hospital for a possible neck injury. This investigation is still ongoing, and further charges may be pending, Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond encourages anyone with additional information to contact the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at 607-832-5629.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 32 year old Cody Pope of Davenport for Aggravated DWI, following an investigation into a Motor vehicle accident. Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one car Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accident on State Highway 28 Tuesday, Deputies located multiple bottles and cans of alcoholic beverages within the vehicle, Pope was additionally charged with Consumption of Alcohol in a Motor, Speed not reasonable and Prudent, Move from lane unsafely and unsafe tires, she was released on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Delhi court at a later date to answer for the charges.
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.
Springbrook will be opening up their apartment complex soon, called "The Ford on Main" at 186-212 Main Street in Oneonta. Springbrook Director of Marketing Michael Basso explains:
(Michael Basso 5-17-24)
Springbrook will host an Open House & Ribbon Cutting at the Main Street site from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. on Thursday, May 30th
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-17-24
Military Veterans from the Vietnam War era are invited to a Recognition Event in Oneonta Sunday, put together by several area organizations, following a 10 year federal effort to recognize Vietnam Era Veterans, Grant Coates of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 85 told WCDO news about the event:
(GRANT COATES 5-17-24)
The event will be held at the Oneonta Masonic Temple Sunday at 2:00 PM at 322 Main Street in Oneonta, more information is available by calling Jeanne Westcott of the Daughters of the American revolution at 607-965-6419.
The Out Of The Woodwork Players will present "The Spitfire Grill" tonight, Tomorrow Night & Sunday afternoon at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, spokesperson Denise Marshall explains:
(Denise Marshall 5-17-24)
Tickets are available at the Out of the Woodwork Players Facebook page, at 287-6132 or at the door before the show.
The Mid-York Concert Band will be performing their Spring Concert Sunday at 2:00 PM in Norwich, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:
(Doug Ernst 5-17-24)
The Mid York Concert Band is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, more information is available at 607-267-2614.
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WCDO News — Friday 4-26-24
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-26-24
Sidney Police Department received report of an armed robbery Friday Afternoon at about 1:35 PM at Smiley's at 17 West Main Street. The suspect displayed a Handgun, demanded cash, he was wearing a black and purple wig, blue Oneonta YellowJackets hooded sweatshirt and pink slippers. The suspect left went hrough yards, left behind the disguises and left in a Silver Subaru parked on Adams Street, & left the village. The suspect is a bald or balding, heavy set white male over 6 feet tall. Sidney Police were assisted by STate Police & Delaware County Deputies, Anyone with any information should contact the Sidney Police Department at 607 561-2301, more information is available at the Village of Sidney Police Department Facebook page.
State Police in Oneonta is attempting to identify an individual that was captured on a surveillance camera at the GameStop store located on State Route 23 in the town of Oneonta in regard to a larceny investigation. If anyone recognizes the individual pictured at https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-seek-public-assistance-identifying-individual-captured-surveillance-camera, they are asked to contact State Police in Oneonta at (607) 432-3211.
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.
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has received a $5,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of its lifesaving work on behalf of animals in Otsego County through clinics aimed at expanding access for animals who need care. The Petco Love program helps find homes for pets in partnership with more than 4,000 organizations, like the Susquehanna SPCA, in order to get pets the care they need & adopted into homes, and make sure that pets are not unnecessarily euthanized. More information is available at sqspca.org. or petcolove.org.
The Jericho Arts Council will present a popular Bluegrass Band Saturday Night, as well as the 43rd fine arts show, spokesman Phil Wade explains:
(PHIL WADE 4-26-24)
Tickets for the concert can be reserved by calling (607) 288-3882.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-26-24
President Biden appeared in Syracuse on Thursday afternoon, he discussed the $6.1 Billion Dolla federal investment in Micron Technology, which is building a manufacturing complex in Clay over the next 20 years, investing up to $125 billion, a move that could bring 50,000 to the state, construction will begin next year.
The 4 Towns Forward Community Yard sales event will beheld tomorrow, Teri Schunk of 4 Towns Forward comments:
(Teri Schunk 4-26-24)
Also, the Unadilla & Bainbridge Fire Departments will hold their Open House events tomorrow, in an effort to get more people involved in their local fire department, according to Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge EMS Squad:
(Roger Barnhart 4-25-24)
The Bainbridge & Unadilla Fire Departments Open House events will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 26 year old Justin Kucera of West Edmeston following an animal cruelty investigation. Kucera was charged with Overdriving, Torturing, Injuring Animals; Failure to provide proper Sustenance, following an investigation into a dog complaint in Edmeston. Kucera was issued an Appearance Ticket and is to return to Town of Edmeston Court on May 6, 2024.
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.
The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 31st "Tree City USA" and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, starting at 9 am., at Lafayette Park. The Tree City USA flag and plaque presentation will be held along with a giveaway of seedling trees and shrubs.
Sidney Police Department received report of an armed robbery Friday Afternoon at about 1:35 PM at Smiley's at 17 West Main Street. The suspect displayed a Handgun, demanded cash, he was wearing a black and purple wig, blue Oneonta YellowJackets hooded sweatshirt and pink slippers. The suspect left went hrough yards, left behind the disguises and left in a Silver Subaru parked on Adams Street, & left the village. The suspect is a bald or balding, heavy set white male over 6 feet tall. Sidney Police were assisted by STate Police & Delaware County Deputies, Anyone with any information should contact the Sidney Police Department at 607 561-2301, more information is available at the Village of Sidney Police Department Facebook page.
State Police in Oneonta is attempting to identify an individual that was captured on a surveillance camera at the GameStop store located on State Route 23 in the town of Oneonta in regard to a larceny investigation. If anyone recognizes the individual pictured at https://troopers.ny.gov/news/state-police-seek-public-assistance-identifying-individual-captured-surveillance-camera, they are asked to contact State Police in Oneonta at (607) 432-3211.
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.
The Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has received a $5,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of its lifesaving work on behalf of animals in Otsego County through clinics aimed at expanding access for animals who need care. The Petco Love program helps find homes for pets in partnership with more than 4,000 organizations, like the Susquehanna SPCA, in order to get pets the care they need & adopted into homes, and make sure that pets are not unnecessarily euthanized. More information is available at sqspca.org. or petcolove.org.
The Jericho Arts Council will present a popular Bluegrass Band Saturday Night, as well as the 43rd fine arts show, spokesman Phil Wade explains:
(PHIL WADE 4-26-24)
Tickets for the concert can be reserved by calling (607) 288-3882.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-26-24
President Biden appeared in Syracuse on Thursday afternoon, he discussed the $6.1 Billion Dolla federal investment in Micron Technology, which is building a manufacturing complex in Clay over the next 20 years, investing up to $125 billion, a move that could bring 50,000 to the state, construction will begin next year.
The 4 Towns Forward Community Yard sales event will beheld tomorrow, Teri Schunk of 4 Towns Forward comments:
(Teri Schunk 4-26-24)
Also, the Unadilla & Bainbridge Fire Departments will hold their Open House events tomorrow, in an effort to get more people involved in their local fire department, according to Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge EMS Squad:
(Roger Barnhart 4-25-24)
The Bainbridge & Unadilla Fire Departments Open House events will be held from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 26 year old Justin Kucera of West Edmeston following an animal cruelty investigation. Kucera was charged with Overdriving, Torturing, Injuring Animals; Failure to provide proper Sustenance, following an investigation into a dog complaint in Edmeston. Kucera was issued an Appearance Ticket and is to return to Town of Edmeston Court on May 6, 2024.
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.
The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 31st "Tree City USA" and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, starting at 9 am., at Lafayette Park. The Tree City USA flag and plaque presentation will be held along with a giveaway of seedling trees and shrubs.
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WCDO News — Monday 4-8-24
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.
Long time Sidney businessman Bill Thomas passed away Friday at the age of 70, Thomas & his wife Linda ran Sidney Auto Body until 2018, Bill also served on the Masonville Town Board & The Sidney School District Board of Education, calling hours will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on at C.H. Landers Funeral Home, 21 Main Street Sidney, A memorial service will be held at the Sidney United Methodist Church, 12 Liberty Street in Sidney, at 11am on Friday.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 18 year old Steven Cook of Vestal for Attempted Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Cook is accused of soliciting pornographic images from a 12-year-old girl. Deputies responded last week to a 911 report from a 12-year-old victim in the Town of Union, who informed investigators that she had been talking and exchanging explicit messages with Cook where he allegedly attempted to initiate sexual contact with the minor and attempting to solicit pornographic images from her. During the execution of a search warrant, Cook was uncooperative with investigators, but was eventually taken into custody, Cook remains in the custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office awaiting arraignment.
Broome County District Attorney's office announced that 38 year old Andrew Bethune of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court to 4 years in New York State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. On January 25, 2023, authorities conducted a search of Bethune's apartment located at 111 Oak Street, Apartment 4 in Binghamton, they seized cocaine, fentanyl & methamphetamines, plus packaging materials, a digital scale and $5,481 in cash from suspected drug sales.
National Baseball Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark announced that a Hank Aaron statue will be unveiled at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on May 23. The bronze representation of Aaron will be installed on the first floor of the Museum. Aaron was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982 following a 23-year big league career with the Braves and Brewers, Aaron launched his 715th career home run 50 years ago today. Aaron’s Hall of Fame plaque made a rare appearance outside of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery when it traveled to Atlanta for today’s event, the plaque will also be featured at Truist Park today for fans to view at this evening’s Braves-Mets game.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-8-24
A raccoon tested positive for rabies in the town of Meredith. This is the first laboratory confirmed positive case of rabies in Delaware County in 2024. A rabid raccoon entered a cow barn in the town of Meredith and attacked and bit a cow. The raccoon was sent for testing to the State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory. The cow that was attacked and bitten has been euthanized. There were no human exposures, and no other domestic animals were exposed to the rabid raccoon. For more information call 607-832-5200 or visit our website at delawarecountypublichealth.com
The Delaware County Chamber will Host their annual Legislative Forum, on Monday, April 22, starting at 9:30 am, in the Okun Theatre at SUNY Delhi. Confirmed panel speakers include State Senator Peter Oberacker, Assembly representatives Joe Angelino, Brian Maher, and Chris Tague. The event is free and advance registration is encouraged, at DelawareCounty.org.
Brian Mulder of Union Grove Distillery in Arkville, will appear on Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners: Master Distiller program. 3 distillers from across the United States compete to become Master Distiller. Mulder’s TV debut with Moonshiners: Master Distiller is scheduled to air on April 16th at 10:00 pm on Discovery Channel. Union Grove will host a screening party for the episode a few days later on Saturday, April 20th at 7:30pm.
The State Police are working alongside other state agencies in preparation for the solar eclipse at approximately 3:00 PM today, with a narrow path of totality across Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Watertown, Lake Placid and Plattsburgh. Motorists who must travel in the areas impacted by the eclipse are asked to allow for extra travel time due to expected large volumes of traffic.
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.
Long time Sidney businessman Bill Thomas passed away Friday at the age of 70, Thomas & his wife Linda ran Sidney Auto Body until 2018, Bill also served on the Masonville Town Board & The Sidney School District Board of Education, calling hours will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on at C.H. Landers Funeral Home, 21 Main Street Sidney, A memorial service will be held at the Sidney United Methodist Church, 12 Liberty Street in Sidney, at 11am on Friday.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 18 year old Steven Cook of Vestal for Attempted Use of a Child in a Sexual Performance, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Cook is accused of soliciting pornographic images from a 12-year-old girl. Deputies responded last week to a 911 report from a 12-year-old victim in the Town of Union, who informed investigators that she had been talking and exchanging explicit messages with Cook where he allegedly attempted to initiate sexual contact with the minor and attempting to solicit pornographic images from her. During the execution of a search warrant, Cook was uncooperative with investigators, but was eventually taken into custody, Cook remains in the custody of the Broome County Sheriff’s Office awaiting arraignment.
Broome County District Attorney's office announced that 38 year old Andrew Bethune of Binghamton was sentenced in Broome County Court to 4 years in New York State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. On January 25, 2023, authorities conducted a search of Bethune's apartment located at 111 Oak Street, Apartment 4 in Binghamton, they seized cocaine, fentanyl & methamphetamines, plus packaging materials, a digital scale and $5,481 in cash from suspected drug sales.
National Baseball Hall of Fame Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark announced that a Hank Aaron statue will be unveiled at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown on May 23. The bronze representation of Aaron will be installed on the first floor of the Museum. Aaron was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1982 following a 23-year big league career with the Braves and Brewers, Aaron launched his 715th career home run 50 years ago today. Aaron’s Hall of Fame plaque made a rare appearance outside of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery when it traveled to Atlanta for today’s event, the plaque will also be featured at Truist Park today for fans to view at this evening’s Braves-Mets game.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-8-24
A raccoon tested positive for rabies in the town of Meredith. This is the first laboratory confirmed positive case of rabies in Delaware County in 2024. A rabid raccoon entered a cow barn in the town of Meredith and attacked and bit a cow. The raccoon was sent for testing to the State Department of Health Wadsworth Laboratory. The cow that was attacked and bitten has been euthanized. There were no human exposures, and no other domestic animals were exposed to the rabid raccoon. For more information call 607-832-5200 or visit our website at delawarecountypublichealth.com
The Delaware County Chamber will Host their annual Legislative Forum, on Monday, April 22, starting at 9:30 am, in the Okun Theatre at SUNY Delhi. Confirmed panel speakers include State Senator Peter Oberacker, Assembly representatives Joe Angelino, Brian Maher, and Chris Tague. The event is free and advance registration is encouraged, at DelawareCounty.org.
Brian Mulder of Union Grove Distillery in Arkville, will appear on Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners: Master Distiller program. 3 distillers from across the United States compete to become Master Distiller. Mulder’s TV debut with Moonshiners: Master Distiller is scheduled to air on April 16th at 10:00 pm on Discovery Channel. Union Grove will host a screening party for the episode a few days later on Saturday, April 20th at 7:30pm.
The State Police are working alongside other state agencies in preparation for the solar eclipse at approximately 3:00 PM today, with a narrow path of totality across Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Watertown, Lake Placid and Plattsburgh. Motorists who must travel in the areas impacted by the eclipse are asked to allow for extra travel time due to expected large volumes of traffic.
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