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Otsego County Office of Emergency Services announced that the State of Emergency for bot the towns of Pittsfield & Laurens have been rescinded today. Motorists are urged to drive with caution in those towns as recovery efforts are continuing.

The Nate Lull Scholarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament is held This Sunday at Ouleout Creek Golf Course in Franklin, Lull told WCDO about the latest tournament:

(Nate Lull 7-3-26)

This year's tournament will be raising money for the 2027 edition of the scholarship, where the goal is to surpass last year's fundraising efforts, about 60 teams will be participating.

On Saturday, July 4 The Unadilla Time Capsule on the Community House front lawn, will be opened up after a parade, Jill Sholtes was 1 of the 4th Graders in 1976 who participated in the planning the Time Capsule, and is 1 of Saturday;s organizers, told WCDO about the Capsule:

(Jill Sholtes 7-3-26)

Sholtes said that 23 of the 1976 4th Graders will be there Saturday, after the parade from the Unatego Elementary School to the Community House, The Time Capsule will be opened at 12:00 Noon. A new Tricentennial time capsule for 2076 is being organized by the Rotary Club of Unadilla. Anyone is invited to contribute an item to be opened on July 4, 2076.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 40 year old Christopher Ashton of Otego for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address. The investigation revealed that Ashton, who is a level 1 sex offender, did not report a change of address to the State Sex Offender Registry within 10 days, he was arrested, processed and was released on an Appearance Ticket to the Town of Middlefield Court at a later date, he was being held at the Otsego County Correctional Facility on a parole warrant.

The Afton Sertoma Club's Goofy Golf event will be held at the Afton School Saturday, starting at 11:00 am, participants will play miniature golf throughout the school building, the event is the Sertoma's key fundraiser to fund area programs.

The Sidney Central School District's Homecoming will be held Saturday Night with a "Spirit Night" with a variety of activities, Spokesperson Rachel Swain explains:

(Rachel Swain 9-19-25)

Swain said that the Pep Rally starts at 5:30, Games will begin at 6:00 PM, cider & donuts will be provided by the Sidney Booster club.

A Nate Lull Scholarship Fundraiser will be held at the Colonial Ridge Golf Course this weekend Lull told WCDO News about the event:

(Nate Lull 9-19-25)

To register, call the Golf Course directly at 607-263-5291.

Mohawk Valley Gives, an annual one-day on-line fundraiser, returns today, it is hosted locally by the Community Foundation of Otsego County, where more than 80 participating Otsego County nonprofits will have the opportunity to raise funds with a secure online platform. Community Foundation Director Jeff Katz explains:

(Jeff Katz 9-15-25)

Katz said that Members of the community can visit givemv.org to browse all the nonprofits and give online to their favorite organizations.

A Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday at the Afton Golf Course, to raise money for the Oneonta Soccer Club’s youth teams, spokesman Jon Philby explains:

(Jon Philby 7-23-25)

More information is available at the Oneonta Soccer Club Facebook page or email to jonathan.philby@Oneontasoccerclub .org.

The Otsego County Hazardous Waste Collection days will be held This Morning in Unadilla & Saturday in Cooperstown, Spokesman Kyle King explains:

(Kyle King 8-15-25)

More Information is available at otsegocountyny.gov or at 607-547-4226.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-23-25

State Police arrested 62 year old Kenneth Friedlander of Oneonta for Reckless Endangerment, Criminal Mischief, Menacing and Resisting Arrest, after Troopers were dispatched to Oneida Village Mobile Home Park in the town of Oneonta. Friedlander is accused of attempting to set a trailer on fire with a paper bag that he set on fire, and threatening to kill people, he barricaded himself in a bedroom, when the Troopers made contact with him, he charged at the Troopers with a pair of scissors, he continued to resist arrest, even after a taser was deployed but was ultimately placed in handcuffs. Friedlander was processed and was transported to the Otsego County Jail for Central Arraignment.

A Golf Tournament will be held on August 17th at the Afton Golf Course, to raise money for the Oneonta Soccer Club's youth teams, spokesman Jon Philby explains:

(Jon Philby 7-23-25)

More information is available at the Oneonta Soccer Club Facebook page or email to jonathan.philby@Oneontasoccerclub .org.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-23-25

The autopsy of Melina Frattolin was performed Monday, the preliminary results are that the 9 year old died from Asphyxia due to drowning & Homicide. State Police are asking for the public's help in gathering additional video evidence or eyewitness accounts of the Toyota Prius driven by 45 year old Luciano Frattolin as they traveled from July 11, until July 19, on the I-87 Northway between Exits 28 through exit 20 during the evening hours of July 19, the evidence can be sent by email to crimetip@troopers.ny.gov. Luciano Frattolin was arrested and charged with Murder and Concealment of a Human Corpse, he is being held in the Essex County Jail.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-6-25

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 50 year old Stacy Wilson of Oneonta for 3 counts of Promoting Prison Contraband, following the discovery of narcotics in the Otsego County Correctional Facility. During the intake process, corrections officers located 3 individually wrapped foreign objects in Wilson's clothing, the substances tested positive for fentanyl, Wilson was processed and returned to the correctional facility for Arraignment.

The Sidney Veterans Memorial Park fundraising golf tournament will be held tomorrow at the Sidney golf & country club Park president Doug Barnard explains that the money raised for the park goes for maintenance & upgrades:

(Doug Barnard 5-21-25)

The Fundraising Golf Tournament will be held Saturday June 7th at the Sidney Golf Course, to see if there are any last minute openings for teams, call Tim Doyle at 607-373-0318.

The Algonquin Antique Auto Club Car Show will be held this Sunday at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, organizer Ernie Thompson comments:

(Ernie Thompson 6-6-25)

The event will begin at 9:00 AM, more information is available at 607-764-8134.

The Sidney Rotary Club announced that they will hold their 4th annual Golf Tournament on June 12th at the Sidney Golf & Country Club. More information is available by emailing to Office@sidneyunitedway.org.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-28-25

The State Department of Transportation announced that Phase I Detours will begin for the Roundabout Project in the City of Oneonta, on Monday, June 2nd and will be continuing for approximately 3 months, weather permitting. Access to the intersection will only be available from Lettis Highway northbound to Main Street eastbound and from Main Street eastbound to Lettis Highway southbound. Motorists are urged to follow separate signed detours for cars and trucks. Passenger vehicles traveling on Main Street will be detoured onto Otsego Street, Fair Street and Grand Street around the construction. Find full detour maps at the Oneonta Roundabout project website. dot.ny.gov/oneontaroundabout

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Jeffrey Fuller of Decatur, for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, after Otsego County Deputies responded to a residence in the Town of Decatur for a physical domestic incident. Following an investigation, Fuller was arrested, processed and was held for Centralized Arraignment, he will face court action on the charge shortly.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at the Sidney Golf & County starting at 8:00 AM, all members & directors are urged to attend.

The Otsego County Health Department announced that a Gray Fox has tested positive for rabies. The State DEC collected the fox from the Town of Otsego on September 9th, it was held until tested this week, there were no animal or human exposures. Otsego County Health officials remind residents to get their pets & farm animals vaccinated for rabies, more information is available at 607-547-4230.

The Dick's Sporting Goods Open at the En-Joie Golf Course announced that Maroon 5 will be the headliner for this year's Concert, on July 11th in Endicott. Tickets go on sale on December 6th at ticketmaster, more information is available at 607-205-1500.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-21-24

49 year old Keith Audette of Hamden pleaded guilty to Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, in Delaware County Court Tuesday, Audette admitted that he had been previously convicted of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated in Chenango County in 2015, he also admitted that he drove a motor vehicle in the Village of Walton on April 9th while under the influence of methamphetamine. Audette is expected to be sentenced to 5 years of felony probation supervision, and his license will be revoked, he will also be required to pay any fines and surcharges imposed by the Court.

A check for $4,000 was presented by the Rotary Club of Cooperstown to support a partnership between Bassett Healthcare Network’s Cancer Institute and the Cooperstown Food Pantry that delivers free food to cancer patients in need across the region. The matching grant, made up of a $2,000 grant from Central New York Rotary and a $2,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Cooperstown, will help the program continue. The Cooperstown Food Pantry, located at 25 Church Street, & currently serves between 45 to 50 households.

The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 year old Gary Garbera of Cherry Valley following a Grand Larceny investigation. Garbera is accused of stealing a vehicle in the Village of Gilbertsville. Garbera was processed and issued an Appearance Ticket returnable to Town of Butternuts Court.

The 8th Annual Savannah Williams Memorial Scholarship Fundraising Golf event will be held this Saturday. The registration starts at 11:00 AM at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich, the day will also feature the Beadle Brothers performing at the Pavilion at 5:30 PM. The Scholarship is named after Williams, who was a Norwich High School Graduate who was killed in a motor vehicle accident in 2016 while attending SUNY Geneseo.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 38 year old Stanley Kingston of Albany, following a traffic stop on July 26, in the Town of Oneonta. Kingston was charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, DWI, with a previous conviction within 10 years, 2 counts of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, driving a vehicle without Ignition Interlock Device, among other charges, Kingston had a revoked license, he was released with appearance tickets for Oneonta Town court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-2-24

The 2nd Annual Edimeister Golf Open will be held on Saturday at the Oneonta Country Club, to raise money & honor of the late Eddie Hofbauer, who owned the Alpine Ski Hut in Oneonta for many years, his daughter Heidi Hofbauer Buzzy explains:

(Heidi Hofbauer Buzzy 6-28-24)

More information is available by calling Heidi at 607-316-1413.

The 2nd Annual Edimeister Brats, Birdies & Brews Golf Open will be held on Saturday August 3rd at the Oneonta Country Club, to raise money for the Oneonta Dollars For Scholars program, in honor of the late Eddie Hofbauer, who owned the Alpine Ski Hut in Oneonta for many years, his daughter Heidi Hofbauer Buzzy explains:

(Heidi Hofbauer Buzzy 6-28-24)

More information about sponsorships, donations or registration can be directed to Heidi at 607-316-1413.

Troopers were dispatched to the report of children locked inside a hot vehicle and screaming at the Oneonta Walmart parking lot on a 99 degree day. The children were exhibiting signs of distress from the heat, Good Samaritans gave the children water, they were removed from the car and were taken to Fox Hospital & 39 year old Kurtis Carpel of Mount Upton, NY was charged with 2 counts of Reckless Endangerment and 3 counts of Aggravated Driving While Impaired with Child as Passenger after an investigation revealed that he was impaired. Carpel was taken to Otsego County Jail for Centralized Processing and Arraignment.

Otsego County is accepting applications continuously for Correction Officers, at the County Correctional Facility. Interested Applicants should have Graduated from high school or possess a high school equivalency diploma, plus they should possess a New York State driver’s license they must pass a background investigation and psychological test, applications can be found at otsegocounty.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-7-24

The annual Airport Community Day will be held at the Eaton Airport in Norwich, this Saturday, Airport Administrator Shane Butler explains:

(Shane Butler 6-7-24)

The Show will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park fundraising Golf Tournament will be held Saturday at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, event organizer Tom Ruff explains:

(Tom Ruff 6-7-24)

The event serves as the main fundraiser for the Sidney Veterans Memorial Park, as they continue to make changes & upgrades at the park on River Street near State Route 8.

A free virtual job fair will be held on Tuesday, September 26th from 11:00am to 1:00pm, for all businesses and job seekers in the following counties: Herkimer, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Chenango, Delaware, and Otsego, more information is available at working-solutions.org.”

The next meeting of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce will be this morning. The meeting begins at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf & Country Club.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 37 year old Daniel Pope of Laurens following an investigation of a motor vehicle accident in the Town of Morris. Pope was charged with 3 counts of Aggravated DWI for allegedly having a Child Less Than 16 Years Old in the vehicle, plus DWI, Operating a Vehicle with a BAC of .08% or higher, 3 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child & Speed Not Reasonable and Prudent The 3 children in pope's vehicle sustained minor injuries in the accident and were treated and released at the scene by EMS, Pope was released on an Appearance ticket and for Town of Morris Court at a later date.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf Course, the guest speaker will be Glen Nealis of the Delaware County IDA.

Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond reported that recently that his Office has received several reports of residents having found unauthorized charges on their debit and credit cards, due to an illegal and fraudulent type of activity referred to as “skimming”. Sheriff DuMond Told WCDO news how to avoid being skimmed:

(Sheriff DuMond 5-3-23)

Sheriff DuMond said that people can avoid these common methods of skimming buy paying in cash inside the store, also, check every line of your monthly bank statement to see that you haven't been falsely charged & report it to your bank or credit union as soon as possible, so that they can re-issue your card with security updates & a new PIN number & sign up for fraud text alerts whenever possible to monitor your accounts.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 5-3-23

CDO Workforce of Otsego County will be hosting a job fair at the Southside Mall in Oneonta Today from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, spokesperson Kassidy Wright explains:

(Kassidy Wright 4-24-23)

The Job fair will features representatives from manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, education, municipalities, retail & human services.

The next meeting of the Sidney Chamber of Commerce will be held this morning at the Sidney Golf Course. The meeting will begin at 8:00 AM.

The Otsego County Sheriff's Office announced that 27 year old Brandon Morse of Edmeston was charged with cashing a stolen check last month was arrested again over the weekend for falsely reporting an incident to law enforcement. Morse is accused of lying to authorities about a man outside of his residence with a gun. Prior to the February arrest, Morse allegedly stole a $3,500 check from a local business and cashed it illegally. Morse was released with an appearance ticket and is due back in court at a later date.

The Afton Sertoma Club presents Goofy Golf again this Saturday at the Afton Central school, Spokesperson Helen Kittle explains:

(Helen Kittle 3-22-23)

The event runs from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday, no pre registration is required.

ACHIEVE announced that they will be breaking ground at 96-100 East Main Street in Norwich, on March 10th. ACHIEVE's Board of Directors voted to move their facility from their current location near the Canasawacta Country Club golf course down to former CWS Plant 5 building in Norwich. More information is available at achieveny.org.

Delaware County Public Health Services and Friends of Recovery- Delaware Otsego will be sponsoring a Recovery Coach Academy, Ethical Considerations & Medicated Supported Recovery Training March 27th, 2023 – April 1st, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in Delhi The training is designed for individuals involved in the recovery initiation of others and/or in sustained recovery themselves who want to become a personal guide and mentor for people seeking or already in recovery. more information or registration is available by calling Kyle LaFever by phone at (607) 267-4435 or by email at Kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org. The deadline to register is March 20th.

The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced that tickets are now on sale for the “Meet the Ponies” annual dinner on Tuesday, April 4th at the Downtown Holiday Inn in Binghamton. Tickets are available to purchase until April 1st online at bingrp.com, by calling 607.722.FUNN, or at Mirabito Stadium, The Rumble Ponies open the 2023 season on the road against the Portland Sea Dogs on Thursday April 6th, with the home opener on Tuesday, April 11th against the Somerset Patriots at 6:35 PM.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-2-23

The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 34 year old Ashley Williams of Laurens on 2 counts of Torturing or Injuring Animals/Failure to Provide Sustenance. Williams was arrested following an investigation into a report of loose horses in the road in the Town of Laurens on December 11th of last year. During the course of the investigation, it was found that Williams did not provided proper care for her animals, Williams was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Laurens Court for a later date.

The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 20 year old Colin Leonard of Otego following an investigation of a personal injury motor vehicle accident in the Town of Oneonta. Leonard was charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Driving on the shoulder, Failure to keep right, Drivers view obstructed, and speed not reasonable & prudent among several other charges, he was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Oneonta Court at a later date.

Commerce Chenango's Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast will be held this morning at 7:30 at the Canasawacta Country Club in Norwich. Key Note Speaker will be Ken Entenmann of NBT Bank, more information is available at commercechenango.com

2 Otsego County Blood drives are scheduled, the 1st will be in Oneonta today from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church, 401 Chestnut Street. Another Blood drive will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the Burlington Flats Baptist Church. Appointments can be made using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Commitment to Community Dinner will be held Saturday at the Sundown Golf & Country Club starting at 6:00PM. The Chamber will honor Barnard's Hometown Hardware as the Business of the year, Lambrecht Auction as the Business of Distinction, the Citizen of the Year is Jennifer Lambrecht & the Service Organization of the Year - Bainbridge American Legion

Otsego County Sheriff’s Office, arrested 25 year old Clayton Truax of Roseboom on 2 counts of Assault & Endangering the Welfare of child. Truax is accused of hitting his child with a metal bottle, causing an eye injury, he was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash or $50,000 bond.

The Bainbridge Rotary Club is holding their annual fundraising Golf Tournament on August 18th at the Afton Golf Course, Bainbridge Rotarian Dave DeClue explains:

(Dave DeClue 8-5-22)

To Sign up a team, contact DeClue at 607-743-2523.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 8-5-22

Chenango County Sheriff's Office responded Wednesday to a report of a trespass in progress at a Town of Norwich residence. A male and two females were found and detained at the location, the vehicle driven to the residence was reported stolen from New Hartford in June. Deputies Arrested Aaron Gabriel, Tami Lyn Gray of Norwich and Jennifer Pollock of Norwich, for 2nd degree Burglary, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Conspiracy, all are being held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility.

Sidney Rotary Club & Cullman Child Developmental Center of Sidney will hold the 4th & last Free Summer event Saturday, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert told WCDO News about the "Big Rig Event":

(Larry Halbert 8-5-22)

Halbert said that the event will be held at the Cullman Center at 90 West Road in Sidney, more information is available at the Sidney Rotary Facebook Page, or by calling 563-PLAY.

Otsego County Department of Health and Bassett Healthcare are seeking community input on health concerns. The Department wants to know what are areas of concern for Otsego County, the information will be used to determine future public health interventions in Otsego County. The Survey can be found at redcap.bassett.org.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting begins at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf & Country Club.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-27-22

The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded Tuesday morning at the abandoned Vestal Hills Country Club, for the report of a person being shot with a Bow & Arrow. Deputies found 23-year-old Bayso Vannavongsa of Binghamton early Tuesday morning in the parking lot of the Country Club with a non-life threatening wound to his chest. He was transported to Wilson Hospital for evaluation. State police attempted to stop the vehicle that allegedly left the scene, and the 2 occupants, Savannah Perry and Carson Vanco of Endicott, fled but were found on Powderhouse Road. Police accuse Vanco of shooting the arrow at Vannavongsa, The investigation is on-going and criminal charges are expected.

State Police responded to Otsego County Highway 13 and Hawks Road in the town of Pittsfield for a report of a vehicle on fire with a person trapped inside. Troopers learned that firefighters were already on scene and confirmed that the vehicle was fully engulfed with a person inside who was deceased. An investigation revealed that the 36-year-old female operator went off the roadway, struck an embankment and a tree.

Sidney Rotary Club & Cullman Child Developmental Center of Sidney continue to gain popularity with their free summer events, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert said that their recent Dairy Day event was very successful, and they anticipate similar attendance at the "Big Rig Event" August 6th:

(Larry Halbert 7-27-22)

Halbert said that the event will be held at the Cullman Center at 90 West Road in Sidney, more information is available at the Sidney Rotary Facebook Page, or by calling 563-PLAY.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 7-27-22

The World Health Organization declared the international monkeypox outbreak a global emergency, & the State Department of Health continues to monitor the current monkeypox outbreak.   Chenango County Department of Public Health Director Isaiah Sutton told WCDO News that they are prepared if a case is confirmed locally:

(Isaiah Sutton 7-26-22)

Sutton said that anyone with symptoms of monkeypox should first call their health care provider, more information is also available by calling the Chenango County Health Department at (607) 337-1660.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-6-22

State Police at Oneonta arrested 20 year old Christopher Becker of Unadilla for Criminal Mischief and Menacing, after a trooper responded to a report of a man who broke windows at the Betty Beavers Gas Station in the town of Otego. Becker allegedly broke windows of the store and threatened the owner of the gas station with a golf club. He was arrested on scene by a trooper and was transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office announced the arrest of 46 year old Seth Wolle of Schenevus, for 3 counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Wolle is accused of performing a lewd act in the presence of minors, he was sent to the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await arraignment at a later date. An order of protection was requested on behalf of the family.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting this morning at 8:00 AM. This Morning's meeting will be held at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, chamber members & directors are urged to attend.

The Arc Otsego has been awarded $47,842 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of state ARC Trust Services to support several programs. More information about the Arc Otsego Guardianship and Fit and Fun Grants, is available by calling 433-8417.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Meeting this morning at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, members & Directors are urged to attend.

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 28 year old Robert Wehrenberg on a warrant for failure to appear in Otsego County Court. Wehrenberg previously failed to appear in Otsego County Court, a bench warrant was issued through Otsego County Court, he did make an appearance in court and was remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility, & will appear in Otsego County Court at a later date.

State Police arrested 42 year old David Hook & 41 year old David Alleyne, both of Delhi for Criminal Mischief, Auto stripping, Falsifying Business Records & Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, after an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles at a private residence in the town of Delhi. Hook allegedly took a stolen catalytic converter to Otsego Auto Crushers in the town of Davenport and signed a receipt that he was the owner of the stolen catalytic converter, Alleyne was found to be in possession of a stolen catalytic converter, Both men were issued appearance tickets and released & will appear in the Davenport & Delhi Town Courts shortly.

Chenango River Theatre’s 14th annual Winter Gala will be held at the Genegantslet Golf Club this Saturday from 6:00 – 9:30pm.  The evening includes both a Silent and Live Auction, according to Theater Director Zach Curtis:

(Zach Curtis 3-23-22)

Curtis said that they will also be announcing the schedule of shows this year, at Saturday night's event, Tickets for Saturday Night are available online at chenangorivertheatre.org or by calling 607-656-8778.

Otsego County Sheriff Office arrested 33 year old Amanda Brown of Otego for Over-driving Torturing & injuring animals, & failure to provide sustenance. Brown was charged this week following a complaint to the Sheriff's Office, Brown Faces court action in Town of Otego Court at a later date.

The Afton Parks & Recreation Committee announced that they will host a Halloween Party on Saturday October 30th, at the River Club in Afton. Prizes will be awarded for the best Costume; more information is available at 639-1022.

Oneonta officials announced that Downtown Oneonta trick or treating is taking place from 12:00 noon to 2:30 pm on Saturday & a new "Trunk or Treat" event will be held at the Main Street Baptist Church. On Sunday, the Oneonta Rotary Club is organizing the Halloween parade 4:00 pm, it will line up on Elm Street starting at 3:00 pm.

Otsego County Department of Health reported that the County remains at a HIGH level of community transmission, with 108 active cases, 28 new cases reported Thursday, with 7 Hospitalized. This Year, the Health Department is aware of 672 breakthrough cases of COVID in fully vaccinated individuals, which corresponds to 2% of the fully vaccinated population. There have been 3,185 cases in unvaccinated individuals, which corresponds to 15% of the unvaccinated population. An unvaccinated person is 7.5 times more likely to contract COVID-19, and 10 times more likely to be hospitalized & they are more likely to suffer more severe illness & death. The Vaccine clinic sites can be found at otsegocounty.com or covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ and many pharmacies are offering vaccinations.

Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Commitment to Community Dinner on Saturday, at Sundown Golf and Country Club. They will be honoring Bob Evans as the Citizen of the Year, B & W Wines & Liquors as the Business of the Year The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School District as the Business of Distinction and The Bainbridge Rotary Club as the Service Organization of the Year.

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-17-21

The Otsego County Health Department reported 1 more COVID 19 death Thursday, bringing their total of deaths from COVID for this year to 48 & 67 deaths since the pandemic began. The Department reported 20 new cases Thursday with 173 active cases, 7 hospitalized & 5267 total cases since March of 2020.

This weekend will be the 6th annual "Par for Paws" golf outing to benefit the Susquehanna Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at the Otsego Golf Club in Cooperstown, beginning today and extending through Sunday. Golfers can mention that they are golfing in support of the SQSPCA, & a percentage of the fees will be donated to the shelter, more information is available at 547-9290.

The Otsego County Health Department reported that a bat has tested positive for Rabies on Thursday in Cooperstown. Officials said that there was no human exposure; more information about rabies is available at 547-4230.

A Fundraising golf tournament will be held on Sunday to benefit the Friends of the Oneonta Theatre, which is a nonprofit organization looking to reopen the historic theater as a performance venue.  The fundraiser begins at 1:00 PM at the Oneonta Country Club with 18 holes of golf, for more information call 434-1930 or visit OneontaTheatre.org and Friends of the Oneonta Theatre on Facebook.

Otsego County Relay for Life & the village of Milford are teaming up for "Celebrating Our Heroes" on Saturday September 11th.  Festivities begin at 4:30 PM with a parade from the Milford central School to Wilber Park, where there will be activities for children and guest speakers Jim Seward, State Senator Peter Oberacker & Assemblyman John Salka.

Joshua Beams was appointed this week as the Otsego County Administrator, at a special Meeting of the Otsego County Board of Representatives.  Beams is a 2005 SUNY Oneonta Graduate, he will start on October 4th.

The Sidney Rotary Club & the Cullman Child Development Center will hold a "Family of Heroes" Event for area Children on Sunday at the Sidney Veteran's Memorial Park, according to spokesman Larry Halbert:

(Larry Halbert 9-2-21)

Halbert said that the Event was scheduled in July & was postponed due to the weather, the event on the 12th runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.

The 2021 Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park Fundraising Golf Tournament will be held at the Sidney Golf & Country Club Saturday, organizer Tom Ruff told WCDO News that there is work to be done at the Park this year with the money raised:

(Tom Ruff 8-18-21)

The Tournament begins at 9:00 AM tomorrow with a shotgun start; more information is available at 518-256-7899.

Otsego County Department of Emergency Services reported that State Route 51 remains closed south of the village of Morris to the Butternuts Town Line is still closed.  In the town of Morris, portions of Dimock Hollow Road, Gulf Road & Pittsley Road are closed.  In the Town of Butternuts, Dunham’s Cross road is closed, in the town of Pittsfield Cobb & Hawks roads are still closed, all roads in the town of Unadilla that were affected by flooding, are now open.

Hartwick College Athletics officially renamed their annual Golf Tournament after coach and alumnus, Nick Lambros, from the class of 1959.  “The Classic Nick Lambros Golf Tournament” will be held on Saturday, September 25 at Oneonta Country Club with a 1 p.m. shotgun start.  For more information or to register for the tournament, go to hartwickalumni.org, or call 431-4431.

The State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for June.  The State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased .1% to 7.7% in June; Locally Chenango County had 4.6% unemployment, Delaware County 4.9% & Otsego County 4.9% in June.

Cameron Beckman is the 2021 DICK'S Sporting Goods Open tournament champion.  Beckman carded a 68 and finished the tournament 12 under at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott this weekend.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-5-21

State Police are investigating a fatal hit and run crash that killed 37 year old Michael Vargas of Laurens, Friday Night to State Route 205, for a crash involving a vehicle and bicyclist, the vehicle left the scene, & Vargas was pronounced dead at the scene.   State Police arrested 22 year old Michael Goodspeed of Mount Vision, for Vehicular Manslaughter & Leaving the Scene of a Fatal Motor Collision.   Goodspeed was transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing.

The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center are teaming up to create a series of events for children this summer, this 1st is this Sunday at Sidney Veterans Memorial Park from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 7-5-21)

Halbert said that other events will be held on July 25th & August 7th & 22nd.