WCDO Radio News

The 3rd Annual Sidney EMS Charity Auction event will be held tomorrow at Lambrecht Auction in Sidney, to raise money for the operation of the Sidney Emergency

Squad, Sidney Mayor Ray Baker & Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk Explains:

(Ray-Teri 10-31-25)

The Preview of the Auction Items starts at 5:00 PM Saturday, the Live Auction begins at 7:00 PM, food will be available from Austin Farms.

A.M. NEWS Friday 10-31-25

Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced the indictment of 51 year old David Gensler of Delhi, for 1st degree Rape, Stalking, Unlawful imprisonment & Sexual Abuse. Gensler is accused of forcibly compelling another person to engage in sexual contact, engaging in a course of conduct with the intent to cause mental and emotional harm, restrained another person which exposed them to risk of serious physical injury and forcibly compel sexual abuse against another. The investigation is ongoing, Gensler was remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail.

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.

The Unadilla Fire Department was alerted to a possible structure fire in the town of Unadilla on State Route 7 near the State Police Barracks, around 12:00 AM earlier today, Unadilla Firefighters were able to make an aggressive push into the residence and contain the fire to the room of origin. Crews were back and in service by 4:45am, Unadilla was assisted by Sidney Fire Department & EMS, and the Wells Bridge, Franklin, Otego & Sidney Center Fire Departments.

This Week is National Fire Prevention Week, and the Norwich Fire Department will have an Open House for the public today, with a wide variety of demonstrations, Norwich Fire Chief Jan Papelino explains:

(Chief Papelino 10-8-25)

Chief Papelino said that the week included visits by the Fire Department to area schools, today's Open House will run from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at their 31 East Main Street location.

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-21-25

Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 39 year old Thomas Kopech of Norwich Friday on an active Arrest Warrant from Town of Plymouth Court from an incident on May 31st, where Kopech allegedly broke into a residence in the Town of Plymouth and assaulted the victims inside the home. Kopech then fled the scene before Deputies responded which resulted in the warrant of arrest. Kopech was arrested without incident and arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail. Kopec is to appear in court on a later date. Kopech was charged with Burglary, Criminal Mischief, Aggravated Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Criminal Obstruction of Breath/Blood Circulation & Unlawful Imprisonment.

Sidney EMS & State Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Delaware County Route 4 in Sidney, initial reports suggested that a vehicle rolled off the roadway with 3 possible injuries Sunday at about 5:40 PM Sunday, injured occupants were taken to area hospitals for the treatment of injuries, the cause of the crash is under investigation, The Operator was identified as 20 year old Kadance Maus of Walton.

Organizer at the Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Norwich announced that the Registration period has been extended

(Tom Revoir 6-24-25)

A large number of teams were still trying to register yesterday, so registration was extended until midnight on Wednesday, June 25th, more information is available at Macker.com, Tournament Dates are July 12th & 13th

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-26-25

State Police arrested 60 Year Old Christopher Rayford of Worcester Tuesday Night, following a physical domestic dispute involving a firearm. Troopers were dispatched to County Road 39 in Worcester, they determined that after physically assaulting a victim, Rayford destroyed property within the home and shot several rounds into the ceiling. Rayford is also accused of taking the victim’s cell phone and preventing the victim from calling for help. Troopers took Rayford into custody and the victim was checked out by Worcester EMS for injuries on scene but did not wish to be transported to a local hospital. Rayford has been charged with Reckless Endangerment, Strangulation, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Assault, Menacing & Criminal Mischief, he was processed and was transported to the Otsego County Correctional Facility for centralized arraignment.

The Norwich Police Department announced today that they have been awarded a New York State Office of Mental Health Division of Forensic Services grant and have partnered with Chenango County Behavioral Health to create a Crisis Intervention Team in the City of Norwich. The first goal of CIT programs is to transform crisis response systems to minimize the times that law enforcement officers are the first responders to individuals in emotional distress, the 2nd goal is to ensure that, in situations where their presence is required, police have the knowledge, skills, and support to deescalate situations and divert individuals from the criminal and juvenile justice systems whenever possible.

The Norwich Police Department announced a joint venture with the Norwich City School District and the Vestal Police Department, Vestal Police Department has invited the Norwich Police Department School Resource Officer, Nicholas Mooney, to bring up to 20 High School Students to attend the Youth Police Academy, which is a 2 week venture that runs from July 14th through July 25th. Students will take part in physical training and lectures to include SWAT Team tactics, Bomb Disposal, EMS/Fire Support, K9 Demonstrations and Crime Scene Scenarios. The Norwich City School District will provide daily transportation for the students, those who are interested should email Officer Mooney at nmooney@norwichpd.org and ask for an application. There is no fee for this event.

Walton Fire and EMS Responded Tuesday Night at about 7:00 PM to a tractor trailer rollover approximately 2 miles North of the Village on State Highway 10. A fully loaded milk tanker carrying 38,000 pounds of milk had collided with guardrails and rolled onto its side, a NYSEG pole was broken and live wires were on the ground initially preventing responders from getting to the incident and driver. NYSEG responded and cleared the lives wires allowing safe access to the scene. The driver extricated himself from the cab of the truck through a window with assistance from a nearby homeowner, he was assessed by Walton EMS and transported to Delaware Valley Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Traffic on State Highway 10 was diverted while the scene was cleared, the State DOT, DEC spill response, Delaware County Sheriffs Office and Delhi Fire Department assisted, the road reopened to all traffic and All units were back in service at 11:45 pm

The 216th New York State Police Academy Graduation, will be held tomorrow at 11:00 AM at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, in Albany. 176 new Troopers will be honored for completing the 216th session of the Basic School of the State Police Academy, the new Troopers will be assigned to their new troops and will report for duty to begin their career with the State Police.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-5-25

The State Legislature in back at session working on legislation & the state budget proposal. Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News what committee assignments he has this session:

(Joe Angelino 2-5-25)

Angelino said that the assignments are the same as last year, the first 2 he mentioned do not forward legislation, but Police the legislature, Angelino of course spent 30 years with the Norwich police Department, rising to chief, before retiring & running for the State Assembly.