WCDO Radio News

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

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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:

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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.