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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-24-26

Norwich Police Department arrested Todd Talbot of Norwich, for Endangering the Welfare of a Vulnerable Adult, Sexual Abuse, and Forcible Touching. Talbot allegedly subjected the victim to unwanted sexual contact, he was located by and taken into custody without incident. Talbot was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the custody of the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office on cash bail. He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

This year, the Sidney Hometown Day Parade & the annual Memorial Day parade will be combined into 1 big parade on Memorial Day, Anna Bank of SFCU explains:

(Anna Banks 4-24-26)

The parade route this year will be from Steiner Road, to Main Street, to River Street, ending at the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park on River Street.

The Jericho Arts Council & the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre are welcoming back the Feinberg Brothers Bluegrass Band from Long Island Saturday night, for a return engagement, according to Council Spokesman Phil Wade:

(Phil Wade 4-24-26)

Tickets can be reserved at (607) 288-3882.

The Tri County Senior Center & the Delaware Valley Humane Society have teamed up for a new fundraiser for the shelter, Carol Allen of the Tri County Seniors & Erin Insinga of the Humane Society visited WCO to explain the effort:

(Carol Allen-Erin Insinga 4-24-26)

The Cookbooks should be available shortly, more information is available at the Tri County Senior Center's Facebook Page.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-24-26

The DEA National Drug Take-back Day will be this Saturday, where people can bring old expired medicines to their local collection site, from 10 am. to 2 pm. This is free and anonymous, they can not accept LIQUIDS, INHALERS, OINTMENTS, THERMOMETERS, NEEDLES OR AEROSOLS. Check for a local collection site at DEATakeBack.com.

Chenango Arts Council presents a show Sunday "Mutts Gone Nuts Unleashed" Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 4-24-26)

The show will be on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, tickets are available at chenangoarts.org.

The Chenango County Historical Society and the Chenango County Historian’s Office will commemorate “National Historic Marker Day” today with a plaque unveiling made possible by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation’s National Register Signage Grant Program. Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 4-24-26)

This year’s plaque unveiling will be held at 10 a.m. this morning at 72 South Broad Street in Norwich, more information is available at (607) 337–1845.

The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 33rd “Tree City USA” and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, at 9 am at the LaFayette Park bandstand. Plans include a proclamation, Tree City USA flag and plaque presentation, and a giveaway of seedling trees and shrubs.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-26-25

Chenango County launched a website Thursday for the construction project at the 5 Court Street Campus, Chenango County Attorney Zachary Wentworth explains:

(Zachary Wentworth 9-26-25)

The website is available at chenangocountyny.gov, it explains the issues with the 3 parts of the campus, the Project is anticipated to be long-term investment of about $35 Million Dollars, with the possibility of state and or federal assistance for the project.

The 5th Annual Trout Creek Volunteer Fire Company fundraising UTV ride & Poker Run will be held on this Sunday, spokesman Roger Barnhart told WCDO about the event:

(Roger Barnhart 9-17-25)

Registration begins at 10:00 AM for the ride beginning as 12:00 Noon, proceeds will benefit the Trout Creek Fire Company.

Chenango Arts Council present a show for Beatle fans this Saturday in Norwich, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 9-26-25)

Tickets are available at chenango arts.org for the show at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich.

Delaware County Historical Association will Unveil a Women's Suffrage Marker in Delhi on Saturday Morning at 11:15 am, adjacent to the Delaware National Bank on Delhi's Main Street. The ceremony will take place during Delhi's annual Harvest Festival on Courthouse Square. The marker recognizes the importance of this location in the local effort to allow women the legal right to vote in the early years of the last century.

The Chenango County Sheriff's Office announced that a Free Child Car Seat Safety Check will be held Saturday at Visions FCU on State Highway 12 in Norwich. The event will run from 9:00 Am to 12:00 Noon.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-26-25

State Police arrested 36 year old Nathanael Manwaring of Maine, for allegedly intentionally striking a victim with his pick-up truck, killing the victim. State Police responded Wednesday to the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle in a driveway on Lamb Road in the Town of Nanticoke. Manwaring is accused of intentionally striking 41 year old Rodney Clark of Binghamton, following a dispute. Clark was taken to Wilson Hospital by a private vehicle where he succumbed to his injuries. Manwaring has been charged with 2nd degree Murder, 1st degree Manslaughter, he was processed and transported to the Broome County Correctional Facility for Arraignment.

The State DEC announced that Saturday will be the next Free Fishing Day in the State, it coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day, which was designated by Congress in 1972. Visit dec.ny.gov for more information

LifeNet of New York is hosting a special event Saturday to celebrate 15 years of service, by honoring the dedication of local first responders, partners, and community supporters. Former LifeNet patients will include 16-year-old AK McEwan-Lomnicki of Sidney, who was struck by a drunk driver while walking home from school 2 years ago, State Senator Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman Joe Angelino will be in attendance on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 12 pm to 3 pm. at 199 River Street, Sidney.

The Jericho Arts Council announced that "Running on Jackson ", will be the next show at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night @ 7 PM, spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 9-26-25)

Tickets Reservations are available at 607-288-3882, In the Gallery will be the works of local artist Rachel Hares.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-25-25

Norwich City Police arrested 31 year old Brennon Bennett of Norwich for Failure to register as a sex offender and on a parole violation. Bennett is a Level 3 Sex Offender, who is accused of using a fraudulent address with the Norwich Police Department, where he is required to check in on a regular basis, in compliance with State Parole and Sex Offender Regulations. Bennett was convicted of 1st degree Attempted Rape in 2017, he was released from the jail & was Paroled in December. Bennett was arraigned at CAP Court and held on without bail due to prior felony convictions.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 24 year old Amber Renwick of Otego, for 3 counts of Promotion of a Sexual Performance by a Child, 2 counts of Possession of a Sexual Performance by a Child plus Sexual Misconduct, following an investigation in to a cyber tip received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In February of 2025, investigators received information from the Internet Crimes Against Children Taskforce of child sexual abuse material being disseminated from a Kik online social media account, Renwick did possess and send the child sexual abuse material to other users. The Sheriff’s Office & State Police Computer Crimes Unit executed a search warrant & she was taken in to custody, was processed and was being held for Arraignment. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are pending.

The Oxford Village Tree Board will be holding its 32nd “Tree City USA” and Arbor Day Celebration on Saturday, starting at 9 am., at LaFayette Park. The Tree City flag and plaque presentation will be part of the festivities, & there will be a giveaway of trees and shrubs.

Celebrate Earth Day by planting native wildflowers at Rogers Center, On Saturday, the public is invited to plant an assortment of seeds which will expand pollinator habitat around the Rogers Center Three Sisters Garden. The planting will begin at 10:30 am until 12 noon across the street from the visitor parking lot, There will be educational material available for each flower variety in the pollinator mix.

A.M. NEWS Friday 4-25-25

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office responded last May to a motor vehicle roll over accident in Harpersfield. 25-year-old Isaiah Caballero of Oneonta, lost control of the vehicle, it left the roadway and struck a tree, 25 year old Nyheim Golden-Williams was killed in the crash. Deputies located cocaine & a loaded pistol that did not have a serial number. Caballero was arrested at the Ulster Correctional Facility Tuesday, he was charged with Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, Criminal Possession of a weapon and Vehicular Manslaughter, he was arraigned and was remanded back to the Ulster Correctional facility on $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond. Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies also arrested 21-year-old Alexis Lotterman of Walton for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, she was a passenger in the vehicle and was also in possession of the narcotics and firearm, she was arraigned and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail or $20,000 secured bond.

Recruit New York events are being held around the state to assist in Fire Departments & Emergency squads in holding open houses, in the hope of recruiting new members, Roger Barnhart of the Bainbridge Fire Department told WCDO News about a few local events on Saturday

(Roger Barnhart 4-25-25)

Masonville Fire Chief Matt Jones told WCDO about their event on Sunday:

(Matt Jones 4-25-25)

More information about participating fire department can be found at recruitny.org.

The Chenango County Historical Society will host an unveiling this morning of the recently refurbished “special edition” marker at Rogers Environmental Education Center at 10:45 am. The “Game Farm” plaque is situated along Route 80 in the town of Sherburne, the unveiling is being held on National Historic Marker Day to honor the State DOT who refurbished the sign, for more information, go to ChenangoHistorical.org.

The Jericho Arts Council presents "CANAAN'S LAND" Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, and patrons can also visit the Gallery and see the exhibits for this year's Fine Arts Show, Council spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 4-25-25)

Tickets for the show can be reserved at (607) 288-3882, also the awards Ceremony for the fine arts show will be on May 11th.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-11-25

Commerce Chenango announced that they will hold their 3rd Annual Hiring Event on May 16th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Unadilla Valley High School. Commerce Chenango Spokesperson Sophia Root explains:

(Sophia Root 4-11-25)

Business or organizations that are interested in participating on May 16th can sign up at commercechenango.com or call (607) 334-1400.

The New York Theatre Ballet will present their "Once Upon A Ballet" series at the Chenango Arts Council's Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich Saturday night, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(MARY BETH MILLER 4-11-25)

The ballet will be at 7:00 PM Saturday night, more information about this and other performances are available at chenangoarts.org

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's auditors found that New York state bought hundreds of millions of dollars' worth of medical equipment at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, that now sits unused in storage facilities. To compete for the purchase of the medical equipment at the start of the pandemic, Then Governor Cuomo took emergency steps to accelerate the procurement process, inconsistent with Office of General Services guidance. DiNapoli's auditors determined the state paid $452.8 million to purchase 247,343 Medical items & machines, only 324 of those items were distributed, the audit recommends that the state distribute the items to hospitals & medical providers who may be able to use them, and stop paying for excessive storage fees for those items.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-11-25

Registration for the 4th annual Nate Lull Scholarship Golf Tournament is now underway, for the tournaments to be held at the Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Lull told WCDO news that interested golfers should sign up as soon as possible:

(Nate Lull 4-11-25)

Golfers can go to Nate Lull.com, click on the golf tournament banner on the homepage. All proceeds go to Nate’s scholarship, which has handed out just under $50-thousand dollars in its first 3 years, including money going to the Class of 2025.

A Citizen Preparedness Training Event will be held on Monday, April 28th in Margaretville at the Town Hall, hosted by Delaware County Public Health, with representatives from the New York National Guard & The State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Isabella Ziolkowski of Delaware County Public Health explains:

(Isabella Ziolkowski 4-11-24)

This event is free and open to the public, they can register by calling 607-832-5200, Ziolkowski said that they are planning to do additional training events in Walton & Sidney as soon as possible.

The Chenango County Historical Society will host an unveiling of the recently refurbished “special edition” marker at Rogers Environmental Education Center at 10:45 am. on April 25. the “Game Farm” plaque is situated roadside along Route 80 in the town of Sherburne. The unveiling is being held on National Historic Marker Day to honor the New York State Department of Transportation sign crew who refurbished the sign, for more information, go to ChenangoHistorical.org.

“MASONVILLE CONNECTS” will hold an Easter Egg Hunt at the old Masonville school building this Sunday at 1:00 pm for area children. More information about this & future Masonville Connects events can be found at their Facebook Page.

Bainbridge residents are invited to the unveiling today of the village's' 1st Historical Marker, commemorating the establishment of the Village of Bainbridge. Bainbridge Mayor Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 9-26-24)

Mayor Wade said that the marker is located on East Main Street, adjacent to the Village Green Park, directly across from the NBT parking lot, today's ceremony begins at 5:00 PM.

The Oneonta Job Corp will be holding an open house today to recruit new students, Business Engagement Specialist Jocelyn Plows comments:

(Jocelyn Plows 9-26-24)

The Open House will be at their location at 21 Homer Folks Avenue in Oneonta, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, more information is available at 431-1507.

Leaderful Delaware is seeking people committed to community service who would benefit from strengthening leadership skills while developing a personal professional network. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci said that the program has obtained the desired results:

(Ray Pucci 9-26-24)

The 2024-2025 program will start on October 17 with an in-person session in Delhi, they meet on the 2nd Thursday of each month through May 2025. A graduation recognition will be celebrated at the Chamber’s Business and Breakfast event in June 2025. Applicants may be sponsored by a business or a community leader and provide references, the Application deadline is tomorrow September 27. Download application at delawarecounty.org.

Today in National Save a Life Day across the country & Path to Hope will be holding an event in the Village Green Park in Bainbridge today, spokesperson Carol Kanzer explains:

(Carole Kanzer 9-26-24)

Kanzer said that Norwich residents can contact For-Do in Norwich regarding their National; Save a Life Event as well, more information is available at 967-5449.

2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held today, 1 from 11:30 am. - 5:30 pm., at the South Kortright Central School, another from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the New Lisbon Town Hall, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.