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The Oneonta Board of Public Service has issued a "water supply emergency" and is recommending that water conservation efforts be implemented, as their main reservoir is 74 inches below normal. officials recommend taking short showers, repair leaks, more information is available at 607-432-2100. .

Broadway In Binghamton announced their latest season special, Menopause The Musical 2, coming to the Forum Theatre, June 4 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale today at 10:00 AM at the Forum Box Office, Ticketmaster or online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com. More information is available at 607-772-1391 or BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

Broadway In Binghamton is proud to announce their latest season special, Menopause The Musical 2: will be coming to the Forum Theatre, June 4 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale this Friday, at 10:00 AM at the Forum Box Office, Ticketmaster or online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com. More information is available at 607-772-1391 or BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-12-24

A Red Flag Warning has been issued through 6:00PM tonight, with the smoke from the Catskills wildfires spreading north to the Capital region and west into Delaware & Schoharie Counties & contiguous Counties. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. New York State has implemented a statewide burn ban in effect until November 30 due to increased fire risk.

State Senator Peter Oberacker and local officials will deliver remarks at the grand re-opening of the Oneonta DMV, at 242 Main Street in Oneonta, the event begins at 8:45.

The Otsego County Board of Elections announced that Early Voting for the November 5 General Election will begins tomorrow through November 3 at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, on Market Street in Oneonta & at The Meadows Office Complex, at 140 County Highway 33W in Cooperstown. Polls will be open from 9 am. to 5 pm. on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Polls will be open from 12 to 8 pm. on Tuesday and Thursday. More information is available at the Otsego County Board of Elections at (607) 547-4247.

The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre will host "On The Trail" Saturday Night with Bluegrass Music starting at 7:00 PM. Tickets can be reserved at 607-288-3882, Also, the popular annual Photography showcase is featured in the gallery, according to spokesman Phil wade:

Phil Wade 10-25-24)

Both events are being held at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, sponsored by the Jericho Arts Council.

2 More American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held today, 1 from 1:30 pm. - 5:30 pm., at the New Lisbon Town Hall, another in Oneonta from 12:30 pm. - 6 pm., at the Elm Park Methodist Church, to schedule an appointment, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Hartwick College introduced the Baking Innovation Lab Tuesday during a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new site on Dietz Street in Oneonta. Hartwick President James Mullen commented about the new facility:

(James Mullen 10-23-24)

Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek also commented:

(Mayor Drnek 10-23-24)

The Baking Innovation Lab is part of a Dietz Street development, which includes 64 units of affordable housing. The project received $1,470,000 in funding from the City’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award.

The Otsego County Board of Elections announced that Early Voting for the November 5 General Election will begin October 26 through November 3 at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, on Market Street in Oneonta & at The Meadows Office Complex, at 140 County Highway 33W in Cooperstown. Polls will be open from 9 am. to 5 pm. on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Polls will be open from 12 to 8 pm. on Tuesday and Thursday. Otsego County voters are welcome to vote at either location. For more information, contact the Otsego County Board of Elections at (607) 547-4247.

The Delaware County Historical Association annual meeting will be held on Sunday, November 3rd at 1:00 PM in the large gallery at the Association's facility in Delhi. The annual Awards of Merit this year will go to the Walton Theatre Preservation Association, the Delaware County Diggers, Eli Taylor of Middletown & Scott Payne of Deposit

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-23-24

The Delaware County Board of Supervisors will have an official ribbon cutting ceremony at the new DPW Administration Building at 2 Bridge Street in Delhi at 12:00 PM Today. The new office building houses the DPW administrative staff along with the Planning and Watershed Affairs offices. Remaining on Page Avenue in Delhi is the DPW material storage yard, the fueling station, the bridge fabrication shop and the salt shed. The new patrol building in Bloomville will allow for greater access to roads in the northern part of the county for maintenance and snow removal. The new mechanics facility in the Town of Walton will be for car and heavy equipment repair.

Secretary of State Walter Mosley today announced the completion of the $19 million Dietz Street mixed-use housing development as part of the Oneonta Downtown Revitalization Initiative, which includes the new Hartwick College Baking Innovation Lab:

(Walter Mosley 10-22-24)

The new mixed-use building was constructed on an underutilized parking lot on Dietz Street and now hosts not only the Hartwick Baking Innovation Lab, but also 64 units of affordable and below market rate housing. The project received $1,470,000 in funding from the City’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award.

Broadway In Binghamton’s latest show, AIN’T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, opens tonight and will play tonight & tomorrow Night at the Forum Theatre. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Forum Box Office, online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, or through Ticketmaster.com.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-22-24

The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 30 year old Jacob Nack of Oneonta for Promoting Prison Contraband. Nack is accused of not taking his medications properly while in the Otsego County Correctional Facility, he was issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date.

A ribbon cutting will be held for the Hartwick College Baking Innovation Lab on Dietz Street in downtown Oneonta this morning at 11 am. This unit of the Hartwick Center for Craft Food and Beverage will provide world-class research and hands-on learning.

Another American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Saturday in Oneonta, as blood is needed following the recent hurricanes in the Southern States. The drive will be held Saturday from 10 am. - 3 pm., at the Southside Mall Oneonta YMCA, Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

A.M. NEWS Friday 10-18-24

Otsego County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 29 year old Eugene Buzie of Unadilla for multiple sex offense charges following an investigation. The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office announces the addition of charges in to the investigation involving Buzie, On July 19th he was arrested by investigators for multiple sex offense related charges. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the defendant did request, receive and possess a sexual performance by a child through online sources & was charged additionally with Possession of Sexual Performance by a child, Buzie was still incarcerated on the previous charges, he was produced from the Oneida County Correctional Facility to be processed on the new charge, at the Otsego County Correctional Facility and he was returned to the Oneida County Correctional Facility with an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Unadilla Court at a later date.

Helios Care will have a fundraising concert Saturday at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta, with a number of local performers with Doug Decker acting as emcee as well as performing, Kathryn Dailey of Helios Care explains:

(Kathryn Dailey 10-18-24)

More information is available at helioscare.org.

The Tri Town Theatre presents "Beauty & the Beast" tonight, Saturday night & Sunday Afternoon at the Sidney High School Stage, performers George Wells & Sarah Norris commented:

(George Wells-Sarah Norris 10-18-24)

Tickets may still be available for this fast selling production at tritowntheatre.com.

The Tri Town Theatre will be presenting Beauty & The Beast October 18th, 19th & 20th at the Sidney High School Stage, cast members George Wells & Sarah Norris visited WCDO to talk about their roles in this production:

(Sarah/George 10-9-24)

Tickets are selling well & those interested are advised to buy their tickets soon at tritowntheatre.com.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-9-24

Oneonta City Officials announced that starting today, Norfolk Southern Railroad crews will be rehabilitating the railroad interface at the Delaware Avenue railroad crossing. Norfolk Southern will be implementing a road detour for Delaware Avenue while work is taking place. For questions or concerns related to this project, please contact the Department of Public Works by emailing dpsinfo@oneonta.ny.us, or calling 432-2100.

A Car Seat Safety Check will be held in Oneonta tomorrow at the Home Depot on Route 28 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The event is co-sponsored by The Otsego County Health Department, Sheriff's Department, AAA & the Governor's Traffic safety Committee.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-4-24

On Tuesday, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force attempted to execute a narcotics search warrant at a residence and vehicle in the Town of Sanford. 39 year old Scott Lord of Deposit, fled the scene in a vehicle, leading law enforcement on a lengthy pursuit into Pennsylvania. As deputies and Pennsylvania State Police responded to seize the vehicle, Lord was found to still be in the vehicle and he fled the parking lot, striking a Broome County patrol car and another vehicle, Vehicle tire deflation devices were successfully deployed and Lord crashed into a creek. Lord was arrested for Attempted Aggravated Assault on a Police Officer, Reckless Endangerment, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, The Wayne County District Attorney has also announced several felony charges.

The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre and Gallery Presents the Corvettes Doo-Wop Revue tonight at 7:00 PM, spokesman Phil Wade Comments:

(Phil Wade 10-4-24)

Ticket Reservations are available by calling 607-288-3882, in the gallery will be a Photography Showcase. More information is available at Jerichoarts.com

A.M. NEWS Friday 9-27-24

The City of Oneonta Fire and Police Departments are currently investigating a fire that occurred at 47 Chestnut Street Thursday afternoon. Emergency responders were called to the scene at approximately 1:03 PM, finding smoke showing from a second story window above the Oneonta Theatre. A single fatality has been reported and the identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. The Oneonta Fire and Police Departments were assisted by the West Oneonta, Otego, Franklin, Sidney, Cooperstown, and Worcester Fire Departments; the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta will have several events coming up in the next few days, according to executive Director Geoff Doyle:

(Geoff Doyle 9-27-24)

for tickets & more information, go to foothillspac.org.

Oneonta Firefighters responded to the report of an apartment fire in the Oneonta Theatre building on Chestnut street this afternoon. Smoke appeared from the front windows of a 2nd floor apartment, Chestnut Street was closed from Main Street to Academy Street for fire fighting equipment, WCDO will have more detail as as they become available.

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.

The Jericho Arts Council will have Ron Fetner at the Town Hall Theatre Saturday at 7:00 PM. Tickets can be reserved at 607-288-3882, in The Gallery will be the works of John Keating

P.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-16-24

State Police were dispatched Thursday night to a report of gunshots at Lantern Hill Mobile Home Park in Oneonta. An investigation revealed that a 40-year-old male of Oneonta, NY sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound after a dispute involving several individuals, he was taken to A.O. Fox Hospital by a private vehicle and was later transported to Bassett Hospital for further care. The vehicle carrying the victim was hit by gunfire during the incident. 34 year old Ishmael Seabrook of Oneonta was charged with 2 counts of Attempted Murder, Criminal Use of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Reckless Endangerment, State Police were assisted by the Oneonta City Police Department, Seabrook was arraigned at the Otsego County Jail and was remanded without bail.

Red Cross Blood Drives are continuing locally, with one in Sidney today from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the American Legion Post at 22 Union Street, another will be in Oneonta from 12 pm. - 5 pm., at the SUNY Hunt College Union, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS or use the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Broadway In Binghamton announced that single tickets for the Broadway smash hit musical AIN'T TOO PROUD – THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE TEMPTATIONS, will go on sale today at 10am. Tickets will be available at BroadwayInBinghamton.com, Ticketmaster.com, and in person at the Arena Box Office. AIN'T TOO PROUD will play at the Broome County Forum Theatre October 22 & 23 AT 7:30PM.

The Community Foundation for South Central New York has completed a regional community assessment focused on a number of topics, Tina Barber, Community Foundation Executive Director, will present Delaware County specific findings on Wednesday, at 10 AM at the Walton Theatre and at 2 PM at the MTC Community Room in Margaretville. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 8-13-24)

Barber’s presentation on August 28th is a free event, The Community Foundation serves donors and nonprofits in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga Counties, more information is available at donorswhocare.org.

The American Red Cross is holding 2 blood drives locally today, 1 in Oneonta at the American Legion on Chestnut Street at 2:00 PM until 6:00 PM & another at the Sidney Elks' Lodge on River Street from 1:00 to 6:00 PM Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, with the Blood Donor App or by calling 1-800 RED CROSS.

The Community Foundation for South Central New York partnered with Horn Research to complete a regional community assessment focused on Mental Health, Housing, Poverty, Non-Profit Capacity and Equitable Access to Resources. Tina Barber, Community Foundation Executive Director, will present Delaware County specific findings on Wednesday, August 28th at 10 AM at the Walton Theatre and at 2 PM at the MTC Community Room in Margaretville. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 8-13-24)

Barber’s presentation on August 28th is a free event, but registration is required by Monday, August 26th. You can register for Walton at tinyurl.com/NeedsWalton and Margaretville tinyurl.com/NeedsMargaretville. The Community Foundation serves donors and nonprofits in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga Counties, more information is available at donorswhocare.org.

Another American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Oneonta Quality Inn, on State Route 23. Another is scheduled in Roxbury from 9 am. - 2 pm., at the Carriage House, Jay Gould Memorial Church, Main Street, State Highway 30, book a time to give blood by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

The Broadway In Binghamton annual "Test Drive Your Seat" event is Today from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 8-7-24)

More information about tickets and shows can be found at nacentertainment.com

An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta, from 12 pm. - 5 pm., at the AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, One Norton Ave, Appointments can be booked at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Chenango Arts Council announced their 2024-2025 season beginning with "Dolly! And Her All Star Band" on Saturday, September 28th, Council Spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 8-6-24)

Miller said that the other shows will be "Film & Strings: Nosferatu" on Saturday, October 19th, On Friday, December 13th, Twelve Twenty-Four will bring their popular Holiday Rock to the Martin W. Kappel Theater & the New York Theatre Ballet will present The Royal Collection on April 12, 2025. More information & Ticket purchases can be made at 607-336-2787, or at ChenangoArts.org.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 8-6-24

State Police arrested 57 year old Terri White of Otego for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated. Troopers were dispatched to check on White’s welfare when they discovered she had driven her vehicle while intoxicated. After administering Standardized Field Sobriety Tests that revealed indications of impairment, White was arrested. Her reportable B.A.C was .23%. White was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Oneonta Town Court on August 20, 2024 then released to a sober third party.

State Police arrested 33 year old Shane Katalinas of Unadilla for Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Troopers were dispatched by Otsego County 911 to a report of a male slumped over the wheel of a vehicle on Winney Hill Road in Oneonta, Troopers found both Katalinas and a female passenger unresponsive but were able to wake them. Katalinas was arrested, he was transported to State Police in Oneonta where he was additionally evaluated by a New York State Police Drug Recognition Expert. Katalinas was processed and issued appearance tickets to the Oneonta Town Court on August 20, 2024, and released to a sober third party.

Am American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 pm. - 5 pm., AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, One Norton Ave, To make an appointment, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS

The Broadway In Binghamton annual "Test Drive Your Seat" event is coming next week at the Forum Theatre in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 8-1-24)

Among the shows featured this season, "Ain't Too Proud to Beg", “The Cher Show”, “The Addams Family” & “Chicago”, more information is available at nacentertainment.com

A.M. NEWS Thursday 8-1-24

Brian Canfield of Greene pleaded guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs in Delaware County Court Wednesday. Canfield appeared in Delaware County Court for a conference on his pending indictment, On February 17, 2024, Sidney Police Officer Royce Terry observed a motor vehicle parked in the library parking lot after it was closed, with Canfield slumped over the steering wheel, and the engine was running, Canfield was under the influence of Methamphetamine and Fentanyl. Canfield will be sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision, he faces sentencing on September 23rd.

Congressman Marc Molinaro's constituent service team will hold mobile office hours today, from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the Oneonta Town Hall, constituents will be able to connect with representatives from Rep. Molinaro's office to resolve issues they are having with federal agencies like the VA, IRS, and Social Security Administration.

State Police are now accepting applications for the Trooper Entrance Examination, and testing for candidates will start on August 15th, Candidates can sign up to take the exam at joinstatepolice.ny.gov. Minimum qualifications needed to sign up for the examination, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, at least 20 years old and a maximum of 34 years old at the time of application.

P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-25-24

The Oneonta Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old Damian Barton who was last seen in the area of The Plains Cemetery on Oneida Street in the Town of Oneonta on Wednesday, at approximately 7:00 PM. Damian was supposed to have returned home last night but failed to do so. Anyone with any information on the location of Damian is asked to contact the Oneonta Police Department at 607-432-1111, a picture is posted on the Oneonta Police Department Facebook page.

A "MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS" by Chip Davis will return to Binghamton Tuesday, December 3 at 7:30PM. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, July 26 at 10AM at the Forum Box Office, Ticketmaster or online at BroadwayInBinghamton.com. The previously sold-out show will return to the Forum Theatre for one night only. More information is available at 607-772-1391 or at BroadwayInBinghamton.com.

AM NEWS Thursday 7-25-24

Over 670 NYSEG Customers were without power this morning, after thunderstorms came through the region last night, most of the outages are in Butternuts, Morris & Gilbertsville. The number improved to 325 in the afternoon hours, as crews continue to work to restore the power.

The Delaware County Chamber's annual Legislative Leadership Forum will be held today, at 9:30 am, in the Okun Theatre on the campus of SUNY Delhi. Confirmed panel speakers include US House Representative Marc Molinaro, State Senator Peter Oberacker, and State Assembly representatives Joe Angelino, Brian Maher, and Chris Tague. More information may be found under the Event tab at DelawareCounty.org.

Bassett Healthcare Network will be starting a parking lot paving project today at FoxCare Center; 1 FoxCare Drive, Oneonta. The project is expected to last a minimum of 15-20 business days--possibly longer, depending on weather and other factors. During this period, there will be temporary changes to traffic patterns in FoxCare Center's parking lot. Please follow construction cones, signs, and personnel directing motorists.

Jericho Arts Council presents the George Lesh Memorial Scholarship Concert this weekend, The event will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Sunday, @ 2:00 PM. Call for Reservations and more Information at 607-288-3882.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-31-24

Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 62 year old Michael Kirby of Delhi, after a warrant was issued for his arrest by the Town of Walton Court, and the Town of Deposit Court. Deputies responded to reports of Domestic Disputes 3 times in May where Kirby violated an order of protection & had subjected the victim to physical contact. Kirby was charged with Aggravated Harassment, Criminal Contempt, Reckless endangerment & on the arrest warrants, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail or $50,000 secured bond.

American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held locally today, 1 from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Charlotte Valley Central School, State Highway 23 in Davenport. 2 Blood Drives will be held in Oneonta, one from 11:30 am. - 4:30 pm., at the Neonatal Elks Lodge on Chestnut Street, another from 1 pm. - 6 pm., at the Quality Inn, on State Highway 23, Book a time to give now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 29 year old Jacob Nack of Laurens for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, as well as for Executing a Bench Warrant. Nack was arrested following an investigation into a Domestic Incident in the Town of Laurens, he was found to have an active bench warrant out of the City of Oneonta and was also found to be in possession of a controlled substance, Nack was turned over to the Oneonta Police for the outstanding warrant, he will appear in Town of Laurens Court on the drug charge at a later date.

The USDA announced that Cargill Meat Solutions of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, is recalling approximately 16,243 pounds of raw ground beef products. The ground beef products were produced on April 26 & 27th, with an establishment number of "EST 86P" printed on the back of the label. The products were shipped to Walmart stores in New York State & many other states, they are potentially contaminated with E. coli. Consumers can contact Cargill Meat Solutions at 1-844-419-1574.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-3-24

TRI TOWN THEATRE PRESENTS THE MUSICAL, "RENT" tonight through Sunday Afternoon, Theatre spokesman George Wells said that Cameron Kinnear has made spectacular changes to the music of this show:

(George Wells 5-3-24)

Performances will be tonight & tomorrow night at 7:30 with a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM, at the Sidney High School Auditorium. Tickets are available at TRITOWNTHEATRE.COM or at the door.

The Tri Town Theatre will present the musical "Rent" this weekend at the Sidney High School Auditorium, about a group of people in New York City in the 80's, cast member Yana King visited with WCDO this morning & talked about the show:

(Yana King 5-1-24)

Tickets are available at tritowntheatre.com, the shows will be Friday & Saturday night at 7:30 PM with a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM.

A.O. Fox Hospital's FoxCare Center is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today, from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM, in Conference Room 1 at FoxCare Center in Oneonta. Another Blood Drive is being held at the Gilbertsville-Mount Upton School District, from 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. Appointments may be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App.

An American Red cross Blood Drive is being held today in Delhi from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Delhi Alliance Church, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 4-25-24

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host a local contest of the National Civics Bee on Saturday, April 27, as middle schoolers strive to represent New York at the national competition in Washington, D.C. The local competition will be held at The Okun Theatre at SUNY Delhi, starting at 2:00 pm. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 4-25-24)

The top three finalists from the locally hosted competition advance to the May 30 statewide competition in Albany with one moving on to the third annual national contest in November. The top three finishers will receive a cash prize and trophy.

Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop for violations in the town of Middletown, Deputies arrested 28 year old Frank Mazepa of Morris for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle, for driving with 3 active suspensions on his license, he was charged with several other traffic infractions, & he was directed to appear at the Town of Middletown Court at a later date to answer for the charges. Mazepa was also found to be the subject of an active violent felony arrest warrant and was turned over to the Oneonta Police Department, where he was held pending arraignment.

P.M. NEWS Wednesday 4-17-24

Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 41 year old Gerald Johnson of Oneonta on an Sealed Indictment Arrest Warrant issued by the Delaware County Grand Jury. On April 16th, the Delaware County Criminal Investigations Unit and Road Patrol division, Otsego County Sheriff’s Office and State Police responded to a residence in the Town of Oneonta, Johnson was located and arrested in Lantern Hill Mobile Home Park in the Town of Oneonta. Johnson was charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 2 counts of Grand Larceny, and 1 count of Petty Larceny, he was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $30,000.00 cash bail Or $100,000.00 secured bond. Johnson is scheduled to appear in the Delaware County Court at a later date.

Tri Town Theatre will present "Rent" on the Sidney High School Auditorium stage in early May, cast members Olivia Hawkins & Owen Freidenstine visited WCDO and

talked about staging this ambitious production:

(Tri Town Theatre 4-17-24)

The show will be on May 3rd through May 5th, with curtain times at 7:30 Friday & Saturday Night, with a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM, tickets can be purchased at

TriTown.Booktix.com

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 4-17-24

Delaware County District Attorney's office announced that 28 year old Jessica Lopez of Sidney was convicted of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in Delaware County Court Monday. Lopez appeared in Delaware County Court for an arraignment on drug related charges, she pleaded guilt after she admitted that she possessed fentanyl in the Village of Sidney on February 27, she intended to sell. Lopez will be sentenced to 6.5 years in state prison, and 2 years of post-release supervision on June 10th.

An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta. The drive will be held from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn on State Highway 23, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-12-24

36 year old Richard Hayes of Oneonta appeared in Delaware County Court & was arraigned on a sealed indictment for Aggravated Sexual Abuse, Failure to Register or Verify as a Sex Offender, for inappropriately touching a female child less than 11 years old, causing physical injury to the child, Hayes is also accused failing to register with the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office as he was required by law. After being arraigned, Hayes pleaded not guilty to the indictment, he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail pending future court action.

The national touring show Memories of Patsy comes to the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre Saturday night at 7:00 pm, the act has been in Bainbridge before & tickets have been selling according to Jericho Arts Council Spokesman Phil wade:

(Phil Wade 4-12-24)

Tickets can be reserved for the show by calling the Jericho Arts Council at 607-288-3882. in the Gallery at the Bainbridge Town Hall will be the 16th Annual Student Art Showcase.

DARK SARCASM, the Pink Floyd Tribute act will be at the FOOTHILLS Performing Arts Center at Market Street in Oneonta Saturday Night, spokesman Geoff Doyle told WCDO News that they are happy to have this show return:

(Geoff Doyle 4-12-24)

Doyle said that the Doors open at 6:30, the show starts at 7:30, Tickets can be purchased at foothillspac.org or at the door before the show.

An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held in Oneonta Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Blood Drive will be at the Southside Mall's Oneonta YMCA, appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, by calling 1-800-RED CROSS or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-12-24

Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Tuesday night to a report of a robbery in progress at the Sunoco Gas Station / Empire Food Store in Harpursville. Brody Kenyon of the Town of Colesville had entered the store and demanded a lighter and lighter fluid, he allegedly doused the employee with it and attempted to set him on fire, the attempt was unsuccessful, the spilled lighter fluid ignited and burned an ATM before extinguishing. Kenyon then stole several items & fled on foot. Patrols located Kenyon, he was charged with Arson, Assault with Intent to Cause Serious Injury with a Weapon, Robbery, Reckless Endangerment, he was arraigned and remains in custody at the Broome County Correctional Facility. Kenyon was also charged with attempted Burglary & criminal mischief for attempting to break into the Harpursville Fire Station and damaging property, prior to the gas station incident.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 23 year old Kobe Kimble of Oneonta on an outstanding arrest warrant for Criminal Mischief, Deputies located and arrested him and turned him over to the Delhi Police Department for processing.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-27-24

Tickets are on sale for both performances of "Little Women The Musical" in March at the Forum Theatre, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 2-27-24)

The shows will be on March 19th & 20th at 7:30 PM, tickets can be purchased at BroadwayinBinghamton.com, ticketmaster.com, more information is available at 607-772-1391.

The Northeast Classic Car Museum announces that their annual Ford Mustang raffle has begun, this year the Museum offers a 2024 Mustang Convertible in Race Red, more information is available at visit classiccarmuseum.org. The winning ticket will be chosen on October 9th at 9:30 AM in the main lobby of the museum on Rexford Street in Norwich.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 2-27-24

The Otsego County Sheriff's Office is looking for Matthew Marcus Barnett of Oneonta as a missing vulnerable person. Barnett is a 30 year old white male with long brown hair, hazel eyes, he is 5'11" and 170 pounds and he walks with a cane, he suffers from schizophrenia & is in need of medication, anyone with information should call the Otsego County Sheriff's office of 1-800-346-3543.

Tri Town Theatre will perform the Tony award winning comedy, GOD OF CARNAGE, starting tonight in Sidney, George Wells of Tri-Town Theater told WCDO about this 2009 comedy:

(George Wells 2-15-24)

Tickets for TriTown Theatre's production of "God Of Carnage" are on sale at TritownTheatre.com and will also be available at the door. The Shows are tonight & tomorrow night at 7:30PM and a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM at the Sidney High School auditorium, more information is also available on their Facebook page.

The Jericho Arts Council present the Country Gentlemen Tribute Band Saturday Night in the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 2-23-24)

Wade said that in the Gallery will be the works of Colette Aimee, tickets for the concert can be reserved by calling 607-288-3882.

A Red Cross Blood drive is being held in Oneonta today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn, on State Route 23. Appointments to give blood can be made at RedCrossBlood.org, with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta will have 2 events going on tomorrow, to start of full years worth of a variety of events & shows, spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(GEOFF DOYLE 1-5-24)

More information about the February 4th Bridal expo & other events can be found at foothillspac.org.

A.M. NEWS Friday 1-5-24

Delaware County District Attorney's Office announced that 37 year old Paul Fontana of Delhi was indicted & arraigned on a 27 count indictments. Fontana is accused of possessing weapons, ghost guns, a 3d printer to make ghost guns, & for selling the illegal weapons, plus he was accused of possessing oxycodone, and for menacing an individual, after his apartment was targeted for a search warrant that was executed on on Monday. more details are expected to be released later today.

The Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre and Gallery Presents the Susquehanna String Band tonight, Spokesman Phil Wade explains:

(Phil Wade 1-5-24)

In The Gallery will be works by C. STANLEY HALE., more information is available at jerichoarts.com.