WCDO Radio News

A live music event will be held Saturday June 6th at the Community Cultural Center in Sidney, Board Member Doug Barnard & Director Amy Williams visited WCDO recently to talk about the show:

(Doug Barnard Amy Williams 6-5-26)

More information is available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.

The Otsego County Sheriff's Office & the Department of Health are holding 2 Car Seat safety checks Saturday. The 1st one will be from 10:00AM to 12:00 Noon at the Boys & Girls Club on River Street in Oneonta, The 2nd will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Home Depot on State Route 28, for more information, call 607-547-4230.

The Friends of Rogers are hosting a Family Fishing Frenzy, today from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. The event is for beginners, Registration is required, email erica@friendsofrogers.org and specify the number of poles needed. The Rogers Center is located on State Highway 80, in Sherburne.

The Sidney Historical Society will hold a Paint the Fence Day Saturday at the Prospect Hill Cemetery starting at 9:00 AM, volunteers are needed, more information is available by calling 237-4762 or 434-8258. supplies & lunch will be provided.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-5-26

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 46 year old Anthony Alessi of Walton for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, Criminal possession of a controlled substance, following a traffic stop at a check point in Town of Colchester,  Alessi is accused of being impaired & was found to possess cocaine, he was processed and was released on appearance tickets for Town of Colchester Court at a later date.

Clear Path for Veterans IS A NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION helping out veterans with a variety of programs, Sean Sejersen is a Peer Mentor with Clear Path For Veterans, and a veteran himself, he told WCDO News about the program:

(Sean Sejerson 6-5-26)

A benefit will be held at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00 PM, Sejersen will be there explaining their services & accepting donations, a portion of the proceeds from Awestruck will also be donated.

THE 44TH ANNUAL ALGONQUIN ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW IS THIS SUNDAY, , from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the General Clinton park in Bainbridge, Club Spokesman Ernie Thompson explains:

(ERNIE THOMPSON 6-5-26)

Thompson said that his family will also present a special new award at the show in Honor of his late wife Laura, who was involved for many years with the car club & Annual car show. There will also be a a Flea Market, Food, refreshments & door prizes. For More information call 607-764-8134.

The Tri Town Theatre's production of the "Wizard of Oz" is being held tonight, tomorrow night & Sunday afternoon in Sidney, Theatre spokesman George Wells comments about the talent assembled for this production:

(George Wells 8-22-25)

Tickets are available at tritowntheatre.com, more information is available at their Facebook page.

The Butternut Valley Alliance Summer Harvest Festival & Gravel Grinder will take place on Saturday, at Butternuts Beer & Ale, 4021 State Highway 51, Garrettsville, with a host of activities according to organizer Peter Martin:

(Peter Martin 8-22-25)

The Gravel Grinder is a fundraising 45-mile course for experienced cyclers and a 15-mile course for the more recreational cyclers,  Online registration deadline is today at 12:00 noon. A registration fee applies, more information is available at bikereg.com/68839, to register for the free meal, go to butternutvalleyalliance.org/harvest-festival-gravel-grinder.

The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce will hold their Arts & Crafts Festival, both Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. Over 30 vendors have signed up to participate, there will be free music & food available, more information is available at greateraftonareacoc.com

A Business & Wellness Expo will be held Sunday from 12:00 to 4:00 PM at the Muller Plaza on Main Street in Oneonta, admission is free and more information is available at 917-579-7613.

The band Train with Special guests Edwin McCain and Graham Barham will perform tomorrow at the Booster Club Field in Oneonta. The concert starts at 7:00 PM, the show is sponsored by Unalam and proceeds benefit the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

2 American Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled in Oneonta, today from 1 pm. - 5 pm., Oneonta Elks Lodge 1312, 86 Chestnut Street, another on Saturday from 10 am. - 3 pm., at the Southside Mall - Oneonta YMCA, 5006 NY-23, Schedule a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-13-25

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand blasted the Trump administration’s plan to fire more than 80,000 VA employees, including roughly 20,000 veterans, and to push back against the administration's dishonest claim that these cuts will not affect veterans’ ability to access health care and receive the benefits they are owed.

(Gillibrand 3-13-25)

Senator Gillibrand said she hopes that the VA & Veterans in good standing file lawsuits to try to stop the cuts at the Veterans' Affairs.

28 year old Erin Hubbell of Margaretville pleaded guilty to violating the terms and conditions of her conditional discharge, she was sentenced to the maximum sentence of 364 days in the Delaware County Jail. On March 17, 2024, Erin Hubbell, & 3 other individuals, were arrested after a traffic stop of their vehicle and a search uncovered fentanyl, she pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, as part of her plea bargain she agreed to seek help for drug addiction and refrain from further violations, however, Hubbell was stopped by State Police On January 8th, a search of the vehicle led to the discovery of Cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin & other narcotics, she was arrested & still faces unrelated felony drug charges. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office filed a request to declare her delinquent on the terms of her conditional discharge, leading to the latest sentence.

The Sidney Summer Music series will be back again this year in the lot next to Roasted at Main & Division Streets, there are a few changes according to Sidney Chamber of Commerce president Teri Schunk:

(Teri Schunk 3-13-25)

Any changes in the schedule of any of those performances will be on the Sidney Chamber Facebook page.

The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting the inaugural “Be My Neighbor” Day from 10 am. until noon Friday. “Be My Neighbor” Day is based on the principles of Fred Rogers, the host of the famous "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood" program on PBS for many years, Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin comments:

(Jessica Moquin 3-13-25)

Moquin said that Guest organizations will include Chenango County 4-H Youth Development, Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, and The Place. Visit ChenangoHistorical.org for more details about this and other museum programs.

Tickets go on sale tomorrow for a fundraising concert for the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club on August 23rd at the 6th ward Booster Club field at 4:00 PM. Tickets are available at eventbrite.com, the show features headliners Train, along with with Edwin McCain & Graham Barham. The show is a fundraiser for the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club at 70 River Street.

A.M. NEWS Thursday 3-13-25

State Troopers are out in full force with the St. Patricks's Day celebrations coming up this weekend. The STOP-DWI campaign runs through next Tuesday, with St. Patrick's Day on Monday this year. In 2024, the troopers ran their St. Patrick's Day campaign resulted in over 5,500 tickets, they arrested 132 for DWI infractions and they also investigated 199 crashes during that weekend.

The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce announced that they will hold their next Networking event Today from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the new Chamber Office at 189 Main Street in Oneonta suite 401.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-22-23

The Southern Tier Music Fest will be held on July 1st at the Sidney Airport, both levels of VIP tickets are sold out but General Admission tickets still available, according to organizer Ed Curley:

(Ed Curley 6-22-23)

The concert features a variety of activities on site as well as Country Music Headliners Maddie and Tae, along with Restless Road & 5 local bands at the all day event.

The Deadline has not & will not be extended for teams to register for this year's Gus Macker Basketball Tournament at the Norwich High School. Organizer Tom Revoir said that the push is on to get volunteers & especially Referees to sign up for the tournament:

(Tom Revoir 6-22-23)

Revoir said that those interested in being a referee should contact him as soon as possible at 607-336-9622 extension 29.

State Police have arrested 4 people for burglary at a residence in the town of Lisle. On May 5, State police were contacted regarding 4 people taking things from a residence and putting it into a U-Haul. Following the investigation state Police charged Laura Dickerson, Joseph Swarts, Matthew McLaughlin & Jamie Levene, all of Binghamton, for 2nd degree Burglary, they were transported to the Broome County Jail for Central Arraignment and Processing.

State Police arrested 32 year old Alexei Mordwinkin of Port Crane for Menacing, after Troopers were dispatched to Fat Cowboys in the town of Fenton, where Mordwinkin allegedly displayed what appeared to be a handgun at a patron. Troopers located Mordwinkin at his residence and the item he displayed was a BB gun, he was arrested and transported to SP Binghamton where he was processed and issued an appearance ticket to the Fenton Town Court on July 13, 2023.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-22-23

Amphenol in Sidney is planning for a variety of celebrations to coincide with the 100th anniversary in Sidney in 2025, Chris Cappello of Amphenol is helping to plan the festivities:

(Chris Cappello 6-15-23)

Cappello said that those with memorabilia can contact organizers at sparkinthedark100.com, the full interview with Cappello will be broadcast following the 6:00 PM news tonight.

The City of Oneonta announced that R.B. Robinson Contracting, will begin construction for River Street and Ann Street Reconstruction and Water Main Replacement project starting today. Work includes replacement of the water mains, new services to curb boxes, stormwater improvements, and pavement replacement from Main Street to past the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club, all of Ann Street, and from Bridge Avenue to the end of River Street. Construction is expected to continue into the fall months, for more information, contact the Department of Public Works at 432-2100.

The Gus Macker tournament gets underway today in Norwich, with early registration, with hundreds of teams participating in the annual tournament, which returns after a 2 year break due to the pandemic. Jamey Mullen is one of the organizers & he told WCDO News that this a family event:

(Jamey Mullen 7-8-22)

Mullen said that the schedule of events can be found at Macker.com & then go to the Norwich page.

STATE POLICE at Troop C announced that 1 person was arrested during an Underage Drinking Initiative in Delaware County on Wednesday. Alcohol was sold to a minor at Smiley’s Convenience Store located at West Main Street, Sidney, an appearance ticket was issued to the clerk who sold alcohol to the minor. Several other businesses in Sidney, Walton, Franklin & Delhi were in compliance.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-8-22

The Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 47 year old Lance Johnson of Binghamton was found guilty on all counts in Broome County Court Thursday, for the fatal shooting of Alison Salisbury of Binghamton and for the shooting of Shannon Brooks of Conklin, on August 7, 2020. Johnson will be sentenced on October 7th.

This Sunday, the Sidney Rotary Club & The Cullman Child Development Center will team up for the 2nd of their Free Summer Series, with "The Buzz About Honey Bees”, Rotary Club Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 7-8-22)

The event will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Sunday at The Sidney American Legion on Union Street.

The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold their next Walking Tour Saturday, as Oneonta native Dr. John Nader leads the group on a tour of Oneonta’s 6th Ward. The tour will meet at 2:00 PM at the Boys and Girls Club on River Street, where parking will be available. This tour is by donation and reservations are not required.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 10-27-21

The Sidney Village Board this week voted to opt out of the State Marijuana law, about 15 to 20 village residents attended the meeting Monday, Sidney Mayor Andy Matviak told WCDO what they decided:

(Andy Matviak 10-27-21)

The new state law allows municipalities to have marijuana dispensaries & designated locations for consumption; the village is waiting to see the details of the new legislation.

Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic tomorrow at 97 Main Street, Delhi from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18. Boosters will be available at this clinic as well as first or 2nd dose vaccines. The CDC issued recommendations for a single booster dose 6months or more after initial series for people 65 years of age and older, those who live in long-term care settings, those with underlying medical conditions, those who work or live in high-risk settings, as well as First responders, Education staff, Food and agriculture workers, Manufacturing workers, Corrections workers & U.S. Postal Service workers. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.

A.M. NEWS 10-27-21

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection and the State Department of Public Service is alerting consumers of phone calls in which scammers, pretending to be from electric companies are looking for overdue payments and threatening to suspend electricity services unless they receive a payment immediately. Payment has been requested by means of untraceable services such as gift cards, and money transfer apps, including PayPal and consumer complaints can be filed at dos.ny.gov/consumer protection.

The Oneonta Boys & Girls Club is hosting it’s first-ever "Trunk or Treat" event from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm tonight in the parking lot of the club. The event is free and it replaces the annual Halloween party.

The annual fundraiser for the Foothills Performing Arts Center will be this Sunday, featuring a dinner, and /or the performance by Craig Karges. Foothills Director Bill Youngs comments:

(Bill Youngs 10-26-18)

Tickets & more information are available at 431-2080 or at foothillspac.org.

The Delaware County Board of Elections Office will be open extra hours in the days leading up to the General Elections on November 6th. Added Hours will be tomorrow, October 27th & Saturday November 3rd from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon and Thursday November 1st until 7 p.m. for absentee voting. More information is available at 832-5321 or stop at the office at 3 Gallant Avenue, in Delhi, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, voters can view sample ballots at the Board of Elections website: www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/elec/elec.htm

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual “Commitment to Community” Dinner Saturday night. The event will be held at the Sundown Golf & Country Club starting @ 6:00 pm. This year's guest speakers will include State Senator Fred Akshar and Assemblyman Cliff Crouch.

The 2nd annual “Scare Fest” will be held on Saturday at 12:00 Noon at the Otsego County Fair Grounds in Morris. Events planned are Hayrides, pumpkin carving contest, pumpkin painting, pumpkin bowling and trick-or-treating on the fairgrounds from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. There will also be Food vendors, craft vendors & a face painting. more information is available at the Otsego County Fair Facebook page.

Author Gray Basnight of Bethel New York has published his 3rd book, “Flight Of The Fox” a mystery thriller that takes place in Upstate New York, & is tied in to the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Music & Arts festival in Bethel in 1969. Basnight told WCDO about his novel:

(Gray Basnight 10-22-18)

Basnight will appear at the Huntington Memorial Library on Chestnut Street in Oneonta this Saturday starting at 11:30 AM for a book signing. The book is Published by Down & Out Books.

THE SECTION 4 BOYS AND GIRLS SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIPS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY IN ONEONTA AND NORWICH HAVE BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO TO THE WEATHER. THE GAMES HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON. FOR A FULL UPDATE ON GAME TIMES & LOCATIONS PLEASE VISIT WCDO SPORTS DOT COM AND SEE NATE LULL'S TWITTER FEED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE PAGE

State Police & local law enforcement agencies will participate in a special Thanksgiving holiday traffic enforcement initiative to keep the public safe during the Thanksgiving holiday. State Police will have sobriety checkpoints, an underage drinker enforcement and the "Operation Hang Up" initiative, which targets distracted drivers. Police will also be making sure that drivers “Move Over” for emergency vehicles responding to emergency situations as part of the enforcement effort through Sunday night.

Governor Cuomo today announced a statewide holiday drive to benefit families in need across New York. Donations of new unwrapped toys, coats and school supplies are being collected to assist community-based organizations during the holiday giving season. The Office of General Services has set up drop-off locations that will be collecting donations from Monday, November 27 through Friday, December 15. Local Drop-off locations are the Binghamton State Office Building, at 44 Hawley Street, The Homer Folks Facility, 28 Hill Street in Oneonta

The Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot for Hospice will be held in Oneonta tomorrow. The race is a fundraiser for Catskill area Hospice, the 5K run or 2.5K walk will begin at the Oneonta Boys & Girls club on River street starting at 9:00 AM, registrations will begin at 7:30 AM.

The Broome County Sheriff's responded to 4 Light Road in the Town of Colesville on January 1st, for a reported fight. The suspects were eventually determined to be father and son Robert Woodward the 3rd & Robert Woodward the 4th, both arrested and charged with assault, they will appear in the Town of Colesville Court on a later date to answer to the charges.

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer visited Oneonta earlier this week; Schumer gave an update about the potential to greatly improve Rural Broadband access shortly across the upstate counties:

(Schumer 1-8-16)

More details are expected to be released during the Governor Cuomo's State of the State address next week.

Sidney Center Improvement Group announced that they will be releasing a booklet shortly about the Carr's creek watershed & their efforts for a more sanitary & fiscally responsible way to deal with wastewater. Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti comments:

(Sellitti 1-8-16)

Sellitti said that they have received Grants from the Chose Clean Water Coalition, & they will also be continuing with their annual clean up days to remove debris and other obstacles from the Carr’s Creek Watershed

3 people were left homeless from a Wednesday morning trailer fire in the town of Laurens. Firefighters from Laurens, West Oneonta, Mount Vision & West Laurens responded to the fire at the Valley Stream Mobile Home, The fire was knocked down within 20 minutes, no injuries were reported.

The Sidney Boys & Girls Club will be expanding the age group of children who can participate in the club Monday. Boys & Girls Club Board President Nick Mayo comments:

(Nick Mayo 1-8-16)

Mayo said that the board is searching for a new full time director for the club, which they hope to hire shortly.

The Oneonta Department of Public Service will complete their curbside pick up of Christmas Trees next week. City residents are asked to place their trees at curbside no later than Monday Morning; more information is available at 432-2100.

The Southern Tier & Central New York Regions won big again this year, when Governor Cuomo announced these years’ winners for the Regional Economic council awards and the Upstate revitalization Initiative awards Thursday. State Senator Fred Akshar comments:

(Akshar 12-11-15)

The Top projects this year include the 7 Hawley Street Redevelopment in Binghamton & the Southern Tier Health Sciences and Technology Innovation Park in Binghamton.

The Mohawk Valley Regional Development Council, which includes Otsego County, won over 100 million dollars Thursday for assorted projects. Locally, the Oneonta Rail Yards will be completely rebuilt, and developed, plus the Upper Susquehanna Agriculture Center will be built in Oneonta. Other projects include a State Route 205 Corridor Study, an Oneonta Airport Logistics Development Project, The villages of Cooperstown and Milford will identify the feasibility of a rail service connection & the ARC Otsego Community Residential Facilities will use Funds to make improvements to 10 group homes.

Area Resident Gene Schmidt is coordinating the 3rd Christmas Community Dinner on Christmas Day, which has now been moved back to the Sidney Fire Department's Training Center on River Street. Schmidt said that they still are looking for volunteers & donations:

(Gene Schmidt 12-11-15)

Schmidt can be reached at 610-4030, Donations can be sent by check to the Sidney United Methodist Church, with Community Christmas Dinner on the memo line. Schmidt said that last year they served about 250 dinners on Christmas day.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Christmas parade tomorrow, Bainbridge Chamber President John Payne explains:

(John Payne 12-11-15)

Payne said that there will also be free movies, bake sales & other activities around the Village tomorrow.

First Night and LEAF will be collaborating with the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, December 12th on their annual FREE Christmas Party with live music, games and activities, snacks and a visit from not only Santa. The Elks Club will be welcoming families to participate in a Hoop Shoot from 10 am until noon and the Christmas Party will run from noon until 2 pm. It will also be a chance to purchase discounted buttons for First Night Oneonta's New Year's Eve Celebration.

The Chenango County Law Enforcement Association will be hosting “Shop with a Sheriff” at Wal-Mart in Norwich, Saturday. Deputies will take children Christmas Shopping, who will be provided with money raised by the Association & donations from local business, individuals, and each Deputy. The children shopping with the Deputies were selected by each school district throughout Chenango County.

New York Farm Bureau will hold their 59th State Annual Meeting today & tomorrow at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. Delegates from 52 county Farm Bureaus will gather to debate and vote on public policy resolutions, there will be educational opportunities for members, recognition of distinguished leaders past and present, a benefit auction for the NYFB Foundation for Agricultural Education and special remarks from agricultural leaders. Elections will also be held for state director positions.

The anti-bullying "Sweethearts & Heroes" presentation with professional MMA fighter and Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Tom Murphy will be presented to Oxford Academy Middle school students Wednesday. Beginning at 12:15 & again at 1:40 PM. Oxford Middle School principal Kathleen Hansen explains:

(Kathleen Hansen 12-8-15)

Principal Hansen also said that Broome County Area Native Rick Yarosh will gives a message about overcoming adversity and turning a negative situation into a positive one, Yarosh is familiar to many area residents, he is a retired sergeant with the U.S. Army from Windsor, who was injured in Iraq with burns over most of his body, more information is available at sweetheartsandheroes.org or on their facebook page.

area performer & music teacher Dana LaCroix has been volunteering with the Garden Groove Project in Binghamton where urban children learning about gardening and growing food. LaCroix decided to get her music students involved in a project to raise money for the Garden Groove Project, she told WCDO news ABOUT IT:

(Dana LaCroix 12-8-15)

LaCroix also said that the The Garden Groove Kids will perform at the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club Christmas Party, at 70 River Street, Oneonta this Saturday, December 12th, at 1:00 pm. The event is organized by First Night Oneonta, where download cards will be on sale to help raise funds for this project. more information is available at GardenGroove.org.

Area Resident Gene Schmidt is coordinating the 3rd Christmas Community Dinner on Christmas Day at the Sacred Heart Parish Center on Liberty Street in Sidney, for anyone interested. Schmidt said that so need volunteers & donations:

(Gene Schmidt 11-8-15)

Schmidt said that last year theyserved about 250 dinners on Christmas day.

The Delaware county recycling facility has been in operation fro a full year, accepting a lot more plastic & other items for recycling, according to Delaware County Solid waste Coordinator director Sue McIntyre:

(Sue McIntyre 11-12-15)

McIntyre said that the revenue generated from the #3 to 7 Plastics is marginal, but she said that there is a market for all of the items coming in to the recycling facility, and an added bonus of NOT having those items winding up in the landfill or the comporting facility.

First Night and LEAF will be collaborating with the Oneonta Boys and Girls Club on Saturday, December 12th on their annual FREE Christmas Party with live music, games and activities, snacks and a visit from not only Santa. The Elks Club will be welcoming families to participate in a Hoop Shoot from 10 am until noon and the Christmas Party will run from noon until 2 pm. It will also be a chance to purchase discounted buttons for First Night Oneonta's Spectacular New Year's Eve Celebration.

The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood today. 2 blood drives will be held in Delaware County today, one in Sidney from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Sidney Federal Credit Union, at 42 Union Street & in Delhi from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the State University Farrell Student & Community Center, at 2 Main Street. Those looking to donate blood can download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS to make an appointment. All blood types are needed.

The State Senate & the State Assembly have passed their versions of a state budget in Albany this week, lawmakers from both houses will soon convene budget conference committee to iron out the differences. Governor Cuomo's budget plan calls for a reduction in spending from last year's budget, both the Assembly & state Senate are looking for increases in spending well over the Governors numbers, including about 1.9 billion dollars in additional aid to education. The state budget is due on April 1st.

The Afton Sertoma club will hold their annual "Goofy Golf" fundraiser at the Afton Central School Tomorrow. Spokesperson Helen Kittle explains:

(Helen Kittle 3-13-15)

Refreshments will be available and trophies will be awarded, more information is available at 639-2065.

More dates that have just been added for free tax preparation programs this month, including on Saturdays this month at the Delhi Branch of Sidney Federal Credit Union. Cheri Albrecht of the United Way of Delaware & Otsego Counties explains:

(Cheri Albrecht 3-13-15)

Locations will be in Delhi & Oneonta; all appointments can be made through Catholic Charities at 432-0061.

A fundraising Bowl-A-Thon will be held in Sidney Saturday to support the Sidney Boys & Girls Club, the event will be held at the East Main Lanes in Sidney, more information is available at 561-2311.

The Sidney Center Improvement Group will host another stream clean up day Saturday, starting at 10:00 AM. Group Spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:

(Mike Sellitti)

The group was formed following the 2006 flooding of Carr’s Creek, which wiped out a section of I-88 & led to the death of 2 truckers. More information is available t 301-0479.

Area United Way programs and the Sidney Boys & Girls club are teaming up for the 2nd school supplies give away at the Sidney civic center this afternoon. Trish Tyrell of the boys & girls club explains:

(Trish Tyrell 8-22-14)

The giveaway will be from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Boys & Girls Club on the 2nd floor of the Sidney civic center today.

Country artist's Jamie O'Neal, Andy Griggs and Ty Herndon will perform tonight at 7:00 PM at Damaschke field in Oneonta. The concert will go on rain or shine under the large tent. Continuing with shows throughout the weekend, the “All Star Jam," featuring some of the areas premier musicians, will take to the stage throughout the day Saturday, followed by Three Dog Night performing Sunday. Tickets for the Friday show are $20 and are on sale now, more information or to purchase tickets visit wedosubaru.com.

Governor Cuomo signed legislation to Expand and strengthen services for veterans, active service members and their families. The new law eases the transition to a new school for children of military families that relocate, lowers the cost of higher education for Veterans receiving benefits under the GI bills, & offers military family members greater flexibility with professional licenses received from other states or jurisdictions. The new law also strengthens the supplemental burial assistance provided by the state to military families when a service member dies in combat or as a result of injuries sustained on the battlefield.

Foothills Performing Arts Center has tickets on Sale now for a Motown Revue act that will be performing on September 19th. Foothills Executive Director Bill Youngs explains:

(Bill Youngs 8-20-14)

Tickets are available at FoothillsPAC.org or at the theater Box office on Market Street in Oneonta.

Area United Way programs and the Sidney Boys & Girls club are teaming up for the 2nd school supplies give away at the Sidney civic center this coming Friday afternoon. Trish Tyrell of the boys & girls club told WCDO news how people or organizations could donate to the cause:

(Trish Tyrell 8-20-14)

The giveaway will be first come first served from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the boys & girls club on Friday.

The new Senior Center opened today on the 2nd floor of the Sidney Civic Center, which will be tied into the recreational facilities at the Sidney Boys & Girls Club.  Club Director Trish Tyrell said that many area organizations and businesses have supported this project:

(Trish Tyrell 1-21-14)

Congressman Chris Gibson attended the ribbon cutting for the Senior Center this morning, he commented about the importance of this undertaking:

(Congressman Chris Gibson 1-21-14)

More information about the Senior Center or the Boys & girls Club is available at 561-2311.

The Oneonta Police Department announced the arrests of 3 juveniles, in connection with the vandalism at Doc Knapp Field, Riverside Elementary School, the Swart –Wilcox House and a vehicle last weekend.  Police officials said the tips provided by the public led to these arrests.  All 3 suspects are under the age of 16, their identities will not be released, and the investigation is still continuing.

Federal Authorities closed down Lyn’s Leisure Tyme Gun Shop in Davenport last Thursday, when the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms raided the establishment on state route 23.  The Bureau has not released details of the raid Thursday, the Delaware county sheriffs department were not involved in the raid.

An Open House will be held today at the Sidney Civic Center in room 207, where a senior center is planned with a variety of services, including shared recreational use of the Boys & Girls Club.  Club Director Trish Tyrell explains:

(Trish Tyrell 1-21-14)

Tyrell said that the open house will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, & Congressman Chris Gibson is scheduled to attend this morning.  More information is available at 561-2311.

The Parole Hearing for convicted murderer David Dart of Milford Is scheduled for today.  Dart was convicted of the 1989 murder of Gillian Gibbons in her car in the lowest level of the Oneonta municipal parking garage. Dart has been held in a prison downstate since his conviction in Otsego county court.

An Open House will be held on January 21st at the Sidney Civic Center in room 207, where a senior center is opening up with a variety of services, and even shared recreational use of the Boys & Girls Club.  Club Director Trish Tyrell explains:

(Trish Tyrell 1-10-14)

Tyrell said that the open house will run from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, & Congressman Chris Gibson is scheduled to attend.  More information is available at 561-2311.

State police in Oneonta arrested 22-year-old Cassandra Richardson of Hartwick for criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marihuana.  Richardson was found to unlawfully possessing prescription drugs and marihuana after being pulled over for using a cell phone while driving, she was issued tickets for Town of Oneonta Court on January 28th.

State Senator Tom Libous & Assembly Members Donna Lupardo & Cliff Crouch met with state officials Tuesday in Albany to discuss the proposed closures of the Broome Developmental Center and the Greater Binghamton Health Center. Libous said that they are concerned about the loss of jobs, and the ability for the community as a whole to handle the patients:

(Libous 11-27-13)

Libous said that he talked with the Governor recently about his concerns, he said that he is hopeful that there could be money in next years state budget to keep the facilities open, if not he has proposed legislation to freeze the closure of mental health facilities until 2015, in order to come up with better plans for those affected. Libous expects to meet with officials again after the Thanksgiving break.

Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will host a Thanksgiving Day 5K Turkey Trot tomorrow. The race starts at the Oneonta Boy's and Girl's Club at 70 River Street in Oneonta, Race day registrations are welcomed, beginning At 7:30 AM, Packet pick up is this afternoon from 4:00 to –7:00 PM At the Oneonta Boys & Girls Club. The race starts at 9:00 AM, the Awards ceremony starts at 10:00 AM.

An estimated 1500 people turned up to greet the Canadian Pacific Holiday train in Binghamton last night. The train made its way to Oneonta this afternoon, where those that turned up were entertained, and left donations for area food banks.

Firefighters from Bainbridge & Sidney are responding this afternoon to a structure fire at 9 Evans Street in Bainbridge.  The fire was called in at about 2:05 PM; WCDO News will have further details as they become available.

The Platinum Street Ballers will be back in Sidney this year, as part of an annual fundraiser for the Sidney Boys & Girl’s club on Saturday November 9th at the Sidney High School Gym.  Club Director Trish Tyrell comments:

(Trish Tyrell 11-1-13)

Tickets are available at the Boys & Girls club in the Civic Center, the Sidney Great American, VEP, Sidney Flowers & Gifts, & Hometown Pizza in Franklin, the money raised will help the Boys & Girls club continue to operate their programs for area youth.

Operation Gratitude is sending candy & other items to service men & women overseas, Kim MacRabie cialis in canada (http://philadelphiaphitnesspharmacy.com/2013/11/cialis-in-canada/) of Masonville has decided to help get the project running in the tri-county region, after her children decided that they wanted to donate their Halloween Candy this year:

(Kim MacRabie 11-1-13)

MacRabie is placing the collection Box at the Sidney Great American starting today, more information is available at 607-231-3888.

State Troopers at Oneonta arrested 26-year-old Jason Harageones of Unadilla for 2 counts of criminal mischief and 2nd degree harassment. The arrest resulted from a dispute on River Street in Otego; Harageones was issued a ticket returnable to the Otego town court.

The Out of the Woodwork players are presenting the classic play “Our Town” from Thornton Wilder, this weekend at the Bainbridge town hall theater.  The play was almost cancelled until a last minute addition to play an important character, according to cast member Howard Hannum:

(Howard Hannum 11-1-13)

Tickets for Friday & Saturday Night and Sunday matinee performances are available at the box office on the 2nd floor of the Bainbridge Town Hall, with discounted prices for students & seniors.

The son of Boxing Great Joe Frazier; Marvis Frazier will making appearances this weekend at 3 locations, for book signings of his biography “Meet Marvis Frazier”, co-written by Jamie Potter of Otego.  Frazier told WCDO News that he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, didn’t make it to heavyweight championship status, and turned to a life as a minister:

(Marvis Frazier 6-28-13)

Frazier will meet with fans at the Oneonta boys & girls club Saturday form 10:00 to noon, then at Pie in the Sky from 1:00 to 5:00 PM and on Sunday at the World of Faith Christian family center on route 7 in the town of Maryland at 10:00 AM.  Copies of Frazier’s book can be purchased at meetmarvisfrazier.com

Sidney police arrested 5 people on a variety of drug charges, following a 6 month investigation into the illegal sale of Heroin, Cocaine, Prescription Narcotics, & Mushrooms. Arrested  were 20-year-old James Nering of Cooperstown , 21-year-old George Morales of Sidney, 25-year-old Ryder Terpak of Unadilla, 27-year-old Joshua Jenson of Afton and an unidentified 19-year-old Sidney Youth . All 5 were arraigned in Delaware County Court on sealed Indictments and remanded to Delaware County Jail without bail pending further court action.  Sidney Police said more arrests are pending.

The son of Boxing Great Joe Frazier; Marvis Frazier will making appearances this weekend at 3 locations, for book signings of his biography “Meet Marvis Frazier”, co-written by Jamie Potter of Otego.  Frazier told WCDO News that he wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, but didn’t make it to heavyweight champion status:

(Marvis Frazier 6-25-13)

Frazier will meet with fans at the Oneonta boys & girls club Saturday form 10:00 to noon, then at Pie in the Sky from 1:00 to 5:00 PM and on Sunday at the World of Faith Christian family center on roué 7 in the town of Maryland at 10:00 AM.  Copies of Frazier’s book can be purchased at meetmarvisfrazier.com.

Former General Clinton Canoe Regatta chairperson Pam LeFever died Wednesday at her Unadilla residence, following a lengthy illness.  LaFever was an area business owner and had volunteered in a variety of local endeavors, including serving as the chair for the general Clinton canoe regatta for 6 years, and for supporting veterans serving in the military overseas.  Calling hours will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Friday December 28th at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel, Main Street in Sidney, followed by a memorial service there at 3:00 PM.  Family & friends will gather at 4:00 PM at the Sidney American Legion on Union Street.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care, 1 Birchwood Drive, Oneonta, 13820.

Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident on County Highway 12 in East Meredith.  29-year-old Chris Mathewson of Davenport failed to negotiate a curve in the road, striking a bridge abutment.  Mathewson had left the scene prior to the arrival of police & was ticketed for leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident and failure to keep right.  Mathewson will appear in Meredith Town Court.

The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their annual Free Throw “Hoop Shoot” contest on Saturday at the Boys & Girls Club of Sidney in the Sidney Civic Center. Registration for the Elks “Hoop Shoot” will begin at 9:00 AM; the free throw Contest is free and open to all Tri-Town area boys and girls ages 8 to 13. More information is available at 563-2012.

Emergency rooms and law enforcement are noticing increased Problems with prescription painkillers and heroin in Delaware County & surrounding areas in recent months.  Dave Ramsey of the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council of Delaware County said that doctors, law enforcement & parents all have roles in trying to reverse this trend among teens:

(Dave Ramsey)

More information drug abuse, underage drinking and interventions are available by calling the council at 746-8300 or checking out their website at adaconline.org.

State police at Troop C in Sidney are continuing the investigation, after the discovery of a dog left at the side of state route 28 in the town of Franklin last weekend. The male mastiff was left at the site with food & water, he was taken to the Delaware valley Humane Society in Sidney, police are following up based on evidence left at the scene.

State Police at Oneonta arrested 30-year-old Randy Moore of Portlandville for 2nd degree Criminal Contempt, following an investigation into a complaint on State Route 28 in Portlandville.  Moore was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable in the Town of Milford Court on December 18th; he was turned over to the City of Oneonta Police Department, for action on a City of Oneonta Court warrant of arrest.

The Boys & Girls Club of Sidney announced that the Sidney Youth Basketball Program is returning on Saturdays Morning starting on February 2nd, 2013 at the Sidney Middle and Elementary Gym. The program is open to all Sidney students in kindergarten to 6th grade.  The fee for registering is $10 and registration forms can be picked up at the Boys & Girls Club on the 2nd floor of the Sidney Civic or at www.bgcsidney.com (http://www.bgcsidney.com/). Registration forms need to be returned the Club by January 4th, information call (607) 561-2311 or email tritownbgclub@yahoo.com (mailto:tritownbgclub@yahoo.com).

The New York Wine and Grape Foundation reported that 2012 was a record setting year for that industry.  The foundation stated that 17 new licenses were issued in 2012, bringing the number of wineries to 328 with nine more still pending.  In international wine competitions, New York wines received 88 "Best" designations, 565 gold medals, and 80 "double gold" medals which require unanimous decisions by the judges.  Governor Cuomo recently held a wine & spirits summit in Albany to seek input on ways that the industry can expand 2012 levels.

UPDATES FOR TUESDAY 10/30

STATE FARM... 24 HR HOTLINE.... 1-800-SF CLAIM

SIDNEY MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY AND THE LIBRARY IN MASONVILLE WILL OPEN AT 11AM TODAY

AMPHENOL CONTINUES TO BE OPEN AND OPERATING AS USUAL

NBT IN SIDNEY OPEN NORMAL HOURS

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB IN SIDNEY CLOSED TODAY

ALL OFFICES OF DELAWARE OPPORTUNITIES CLOSED... NO SR. MEALS OR HEADSTART

BUTLER AUTO SALES IN SIDNEY CLOSED

WASTE RECOVERY... NO TUESDAY TRASH PICK-UP. REGULAR TUESDAY ROUTE POSTPONED UNTIL WEDNESDAY

LAING TRUCKING NO PICK-UP TODAY

FRIESLAND CAMPINA CLOSED AND WILL RE-OPEN 7AM WEDNESDAY

ACCO BRANDS WILL RE-OPEN AT 10:30AM

CULLMAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER WILL RE-OPEN AT 10AM

SECTION IV ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEETINGS, ACTIVITIES AND GAMES POSTPONED. CHECK sectionivathletics.com FOR UPDATED INFORMATION

SFCU BRANCHES WILL OPEN AT NOON

SIDNEY MCDONALDS WILL OPEN AT 8AM IF THEY HAVE POWER

SIDNEY VILLAGE AND TOWN COURT- CLOSED

MASONVILLE TOWN COURT- CLOSED

SCOVILLE-MENO IN SIDNEY CLOSED

PLANNED PARENTHOOD HEALTH CENTERS  IN SIDNEY, WALTON, ONEONTA, NORWICH AND BINGHAMTON ARE CLOSED.

ARC OF DELAWARE COUNTY- CLOSED

DELAWARE COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL OFFICES CLOSED FOR NON-ESSENTIAL STAFF

LINCARE IN ONEONTA..... IF YOU ARE WITHOUT POWER AND AN OXYGEN PATIENT AND YOUR BACK-UP IS RUNNING LOW, CALL 1-800-365-4006