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WCDO News — Friday 12-9-22
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-9-22
There could be some snowfall locally Sunday with a small amount of Accumulation possible, according to Meteorologist Rich Townsend:
(Rich Townsend 12-9-22)
The full WCDO Forecast will follow this newscast.
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchack announced that 48 year old Lance Johnson was sentenced to 70 years in Prison in Broome County Court Thursday. Johnson was found guilty for the murder of of his girlfriend Alison Salisbury, who was killed august 7th of 2020.
The State Department of Transportation announced that construction is complete on a $16 million project to replace the bridge carrying Front Street over Interstate 81 at Exit 5 in the Town of Dickinson. The project consisted of roundabouts placed at 2 intersections, along Route 11 and the upgrade of another intersection with new traffic signals.
$55.4 million in financial assistance will be available for water infrastructure improvement projects throughout the state. Locally, the City of Oneonta will receive $6.7 Million Dollars from interest-free financing for upgrades to the city's wastewater treatment plant.
Governor Kathy Hochul will deliver the State of The State address on Tuesday, January 10 at 1:00 PM in Albany. The address will be delivered in the State Assembly Chamber to a joint session of the legislature.
The Binghamton Black Bears announced that the long standing Binghamton Hockey tradition, the Teddy Bear Toss, will be part of Saturday night’s game against the Delaware Thunder at the Arena. Fans are invited to bring teddy bears, or other stuffed animals, to the game and throw them on the ice after the Black Bears’ first goal, the bears will be picked up and donated to the Crime Victims Assistance Center, where they will be given to local children as gifts this Christmas. The game begins at 7 pm. at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, tickets are available at the box office, by calling 607-722-7367, or at ticketmaster.com.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce & 4 Towns Forward announced that they have a variety of activities today, tomorrow & Sunday, Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 12-9-22)
More information about the Chamber if available at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, or by calling 607-967-8700.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-9-22
Chenango Arts Council's Christmas Show is Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater, Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 12-9-22)
More information about this show & future shows & exhibits can be obtained by calling 607-336-2787 or going to ChenangoArts.org.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group will host the 15th Annual "Holidays in The Hamlet" event Saturday, group spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 12-9-22)
The event begins at 5:00 PM Saturday, more information is available on the Sidney Center Improvement Facebook Page.
The Mid-York Concert Band is presenting a Holiday Concert this Sunday at the Norwich high School Auditorium. Doors will open at 1:30 PM and the Concert starts at 2 PM, Director Doug Ernst explains:
(Doug Ernst 12-9-22)
The concert is free with a request for free-will offerings, more information is available at 607-263-2618.
The Annual Giveaway for Operation Merry Christmas will be held tomorrow. The giveaway to families enrolled in the program will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney.
There could be some snowfall locally Sunday with a small amount of Accumulation possible, according to Meteorologist Rich Townsend:
(Rich Townsend 12-9-22)
The full WCDO Forecast will follow this newscast.
Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchack announced that 48 year old Lance Johnson was sentenced to 70 years in Prison in Broome County Court Thursday. Johnson was found guilty for the murder of of his girlfriend Alison Salisbury, who was killed august 7th of 2020.
The State Department of Transportation announced that construction is complete on a $16 million project to replace the bridge carrying Front Street over Interstate 81 at Exit 5 in the Town of Dickinson. The project consisted of roundabouts placed at 2 intersections, along Route 11 and the upgrade of another intersection with new traffic signals.
$55.4 million in financial assistance will be available for water infrastructure improvement projects throughout the state. Locally, the City of Oneonta will receive $6.7 Million Dollars from interest-free financing for upgrades to the city's wastewater treatment plant.
Governor Kathy Hochul will deliver the State of The State address on Tuesday, January 10 at 1:00 PM in Albany. The address will be delivered in the State Assembly Chamber to a joint session of the legislature.
The Binghamton Black Bears announced that the long standing Binghamton Hockey tradition, the Teddy Bear Toss, will be part of Saturday night’s game against the Delaware Thunder at the Arena. Fans are invited to bring teddy bears, or other stuffed animals, to the game and throw them on the ice after the Black Bears’ first goal, the bears will be picked up and donated to the Crime Victims Assistance Center, where they will be given to local children as gifts this Christmas. The game begins at 7 pm. at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena, tickets are available at the box office, by calling 607-722-7367, or at ticketmaster.com.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce & 4 Towns Forward announced that they have a variety of activities today, tomorrow & Sunday, Chamber Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 12-9-22)
More information about the Chamber if available at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, or by calling 607-967-8700.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-9-22
Chenango Arts Council's Christmas Show is Saturday Night at the Martin W. Kappel Theater, Director Alecia O'Neill explains:
(Alecia O'Neill 12-9-22)
More information about this show & future shows & exhibits can be obtained by calling 607-336-2787 or going to ChenangoArts.org.
The Sidney Center Improvement Group will host the 15th Annual "Holidays in The Hamlet" event Saturday, group spokesman Mike Sellitti explains:
(Mike Sellitti 12-9-22)
The event begins at 5:00 PM Saturday, more information is available on the Sidney Center Improvement Facebook Page.
The Mid-York Concert Band is presenting a Holiday Concert this Sunday at the Norwich high School Auditorium. Doors will open at 1:30 PM and the Concert starts at 2 PM, Director Doug Ernst explains:
(Doug Ernst 12-9-22)
The concert is free with a request for free-will offerings, more information is available at 607-263-2618.
The Annual Giveaway for Operation Merry Christmas will be held tomorrow. The giveaway to families enrolled in the program will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 12-6-22
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-6-22
State Police responded to a crash Monday involving a pedestrian in town of Sherburne. Police reported that a vehicle was traveling west on State Highway 80 when a pedestrian who was standing in the roadway and wearing dark clothing was struck. The pedestrian has been identified as 30 year old Megan Mikalunas of North Norwich, she was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle, 57 year old Robert Allen of Oneida stopped and flagged down another vehicle to call 911. Sherburne EMS and State Police responded to the scene, the investigation is on-going.
State Police responded to a 2-vehicle crash Monday in the town of Columbus where 1 person was pronounced deceased on scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that a tractor trailer and a van were both traveling south on State Route 8. The driver of the tractor trailer was making a right turn when the van struck the rear of the tractor trailer. A female passenger in the van, from Rome, was killed, the male driver from Lee Center, was airlifted to Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse. The unidentified driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
The Bandera Family & Community Alliance announced Free Christmas Dinners again this year for Binghamton & Norwich residents, and this year they are adding a free Christmas Dinner for the Oneonta Community, Bill Bandera told WCDO News about their plans this Christmas:
(Bill Bandera 12-6-22)
Bandera the meals will be served at the American Legion Halls in each community, he said that they are looking for volunteers, More information for Volunteers sign ups can be found at banderachristmas.com, those who need a meal delivered can call 211 until December 22nd.
NBT Bancorp and Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. of Connecticut announced that they have entered into a agreement where Salisbury will merge with and into NBT. Chief Accounting Officer Annette Burns of NBT Bancorp told WCDO News what the merger means:
(Annette Burns 12-6-22)
The merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023 following the expected approval by the shareholders and required regulatory approvals.
Leadership Otsego announced they are accepting applications for their program to establish future leaders in the County. The 6 month program meets 1 day a month, Classes will primarily be held in Oneonta, applications will be accepted through January 13th, more information is available at 607-432-4500 extension 2.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-6-22
The Broome County District Attorney's Office announced that former Broome County DA Stephen Cornwell pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to Grand Larceny, he was sentenced to 3 year conditional discharge, was ordered to pay a fine of $5,000 and will have to give up his license to practice law. Former Administrative assistant to Cornwell, James Worhach pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen property for illegally possessing criminal case files belonging to the office of the Broome County District Attorney's Office, he was sentenced to 1 year conditional discharge, he is still facing additional charges.
In the month of November, members from the State Police at Troop "C" removed 61 impaired drivers off the roadways. 1 of those impaired drivers also had a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle with them, 14 of the drivers were more than double the legal limit, 5 drivers had been previously convicted of DWI in the last 10 years, 11 of those drivers were under the influence of drugs
The SUNY Board of Trustees appointed John King, Jr., as the 15th SUNY Chancellor Monday. Chancellor King served as U.S. Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama.
A Federal Judge has thrown out bribery and fraud charges against former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin. Benjamin resigned last April, he still faces records falsification charges.
Firefighters from Deposit, Windsor, Hancock, Harpursville & West Windsor responded at about 3:00 AM this morning to a fire at the New England Wood Pellet factory at 1580 Airport Road in Deposit. Firefighters are expected to be at the facility throughout the morning hours, more details are expected to be released later today.
State Police responded to a crash Monday involving a pedestrian in town of Sherburne. Police reported that a vehicle was traveling west on State Highway 80 when a pedestrian who was standing in the roadway and wearing dark clothing was struck. The pedestrian has been identified as 30 year old Megan Mikalunas of North Norwich, she was pronounced deceased on scene. The driver of the vehicle, 57 year old Robert Allen of Oneida stopped and flagged down another vehicle to call 911. Sherburne EMS and State Police responded to the scene, the investigation is on-going.
State Police responded to a 2-vehicle crash Monday in the town of Columbus where 1 person was pronounced deceased on scene. A preliminary investigation revealed that a tractor trailer and a van were both traveling south on State Route 8. The driver of the tractor trailer was making a right turn when the van struck the rear of the tractor trailer. A female passenger in the van, from Rome, was killed, the male driver from Lee Center, was airlifted to Upstate Medical Hospital in Syracuse. The unidentified driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. The crash remains under investigation.
The Bandera Family & Community Alliance announced Free Christmas Dinners again this year for Binghamton & Norwich residents, and this year they are adding a free Christmas Dinner for the Oneonta Community, Bill Bandera told WCDO News about their plans this Christmas:
(Bill Bandera 12-6-22)
Bandera the meals will be served at the American Legion Halls in each community, he said that they are looking for volunteers, More information for Volunteers sign ups can be found at banderachristmas.com, those who need a meal delivered can call 211 until December 22nd.
NBT Bancorp and Salisbury Bancorp, Inc. of Connecticut announced that they have entered into a agreement where Salisbury will merge with and into NBT. Chief Accounting Officer Annette Burns of NBT Bancorp told WCDO News what the merger means:
(Annette Burns 12-6-22)
The merger is expected to close in the second quarter of 2023 following the expected approval by the shareholders and required regulatory approvals.
Leadership Otsego announced they are accepting applications for their program to establish future leaders in the County. The 6 month program meets 1 day a month, Classes will primarily be held in Oneonta, applications will be accepted through January 13th, more information is available at 607-432-4500 extension 2.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-6-22
The Broome County District Attorney's Office announced that former Broome County DA Stephen Cornwell pleaded guilty in State Supreme Court to Grand Larceny, he was sentenced to 3 year conditional discharge, was ordered to pay a fine of $5,000 and will have to give up his license to practice law. Former Administrative assistant to Cornwell, James Worhach pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of Stolen property for illegally possessing criminal case files belonging to the office of the Broome County District Attorney's Office, he was sentenced to 1 year conditional discharge, he is still facing additional charges.
In the month of November, members from the State Police at Troop "C" removed 61 impaired drivers off the roadways. 1 of those impaired drivers also had a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle with them, 14 of the drivers were more than double the legal limit, 5 drivers had been previously convicted of DWI in the last 10 years, 11 of those drivers were under the influence of drugs
The SUNY Board of Trustees appointed John King, Jr., as the 15th SUNY Chancellor Monday. Chancellor King served as U.S. Secretary of Education under President Barack Obama.
A Federal Judge has thrown out bribery and fraud charges against former Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin. Benjamin resigned last April, he still faces records falsification charges.
Firefighters from Deposit, Windsor, Hancock, Harpursville & West Windsor responded at about 3:00 AM this morning to a fire at the New England Wood Pellet factory at 1580 Airport Road in Deposit. Firefighters are expected to be at the facility throughout the morning hours, more details are expected to be released later today.
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WCDO News — Friday 7-8-22
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-8-22
State Police responded Thursday to a motorcycle crash on State Highway 8 in the town of Masonville. 54 year old Joseph Beers of Sidney was traveling south on State Highway 8 when he left the roadway and struck a guide-rail. Beers was transported to AO Fox Hospital's Tri-Town Campus in Sidney, where he was pronounced dead.
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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Smithfield Packaged Meats of Iowa, has recalled about 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat bacon topping products. The bacon is being recalled because it may be contaminated with "extraneous materials, specifically metal," Consumers who have purchased these products are to return them to their place of purchase, or throw them out.
In the 1st 6 months of mobile sports wagering, New York State has far surpassed every other state, as well as the Division of the Budget's revenue projections. So far the State has generated more than $302 million in tax revenue from mobile sports wagering since January 8th, New York has collected more in mobile sports wagering revenue in six months than the total sports wagering revenue than any other state has generated over several years.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the graduation of Corporal Jeffrey Clark and his partner "K-9 Edge" from the K-9 Academy. After more than 3 months of training, the class graduated 10 handlers and their K-9 partners as certified in patrol techniques. Corporal Clark and Deputy K-9 Edge are now certified for patrol, with specific training in obedience, tracking individuals, locating discarded or secreted items, criminal apprehension and handler protection. Corporal Clark and K9 Edge will return to the Academy this fall and further their training and certification in explosives detection.
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.
Blood Supplies are still low, according to the American Red Cross, another blood donation opportunity will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Main Street Baptist Church Briggs Hall, 333 Main Street in Delhi. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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.
State Police responded Thursday to a motorcycle crash on State Highway 8 in the town of Masonville. 54 year old Joseph Beers of Sidney was traveling south on State Highway 8 when he left the roadway and struck a guide-rail. Beers was transported to AO Fox Hospital's Tri-Town Campus in Sidney, where he was pronounced dead.
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.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Smithfield Packaged Meats of Iowa, has recalled about 185,610 pounds of ready-to-eat bacon topping products. The bacon is being recalled because it may be contaminated with "extraneous materials, specifically metal," Consumers who have purchased these products are to return them to their place of purchase, or throw them out.
In the 1st 6 months of mobile sports wagering, New York State has far surpassed every other state, as well as the Division of the Budget's revenue projections. So far the State has generated more than $302 million in tax revenue from mobile sports wagering since January 8th, New York has collected more in mobile sports wagering revenue in six months than the total sports wagering revenue than any other state has generated over several years.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the graduation of Corporal Jeffrey Clark and his partner "K-9 Edge" from the K-9 Academy. After more than 3 months of training, the class graduated 10 handlers and their K-9 partners as certified in patrol techniques. Corporal Clark and Deputy K-9 Edge are now certified for patrol, with specific training in obedience, tracking individuals, locating discarded or secreted items, criminal apprehension and handler protection. Corporal Clark and K9 Edge will return to the Academy this fall and further their training and certification in explosives detection.
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.
Blood Supplies are still low, according to the American Red Cross, another blood donation opportunity will be held Saturday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Main Street Baptist Church Briggs Hall, 333 Main Street in Delhi. To schedule an appointment to donate, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 3-16-22
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-16-22
The State Comptroller's Office conducted an audit of the State Department of Health, they found that the Department was unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York. A lack of funding for public health forced the Department to operate without critical information systems and staff that could have identified and helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at nursing homes, also the department did not provide the public with accurate COVID-19 death counts and became entangled in the undercounting of those deaths as Governor Cuomo took control of information provided to the public. The Auditors believe that the actual number of nursing home residents who died is still uncertain.
The US Air Force Band will be performing a free concert in Oneonta this evening, spokesman Gene Schmidt explains:
(Gene Schmidt 3-16-22)
Schmidt said that proof of vaccination & masks are required for tonight's concert at the Foothills Performing Arts center on Market Street in Oneonta.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on Main Street in Delhi last Friday with a non-functional headlight. Deputies stopped the vehicle, the driver was identified as 19-year-old Skylar Pesout of Sidney Center, Deputies charged him with DWI and driving with blood alcohol content of .14%. Pesout was also issued Traffics Tickets & was released on an appearance tickets and is to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date to answer the charges.
Commerce Chenango Tourism announced their Inaugural "Wine Beer Food Festival" on July 30th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO News about the new venture on the WCDO Morning show this morning:
(Kerri Green 3-16-22)
More information is available at chenangowbffest.com, as well as their Facebook, Twitter & Instagram pages.
The Afton Community Theater & the Tri-Town Theater are teaming up for "Into The Woods" later this month in Norwich. Cast Members Sarah Norris and Mikaela Sepulveda talked about the characters they portray in this musical, on the WCDO Morning show this morning:
(Sarah Mikaela 3-26-22)
The show will be at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich on Friday & Saturday Nights, March 25 & 26th with a Sunday Afternoon Matinee on March 27th, Tickets are available at tritown.booktix.com more information is also available on their Facebook Page.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 3-16-22
Norwich City Police officers conducted a traffic stop on Mitchell Street Friday Morning, the driver left the vehicle & ran, & was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. Norwich police charged 23 year old Dylan Keenan of Bridgewater for criminal possession of a controlled substance, obstruction of governmental administration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, plus Keenan was wanted on several outstanding warrants from different police agencies. Police confiscated methamphetamines packaged for sale, Keenan was processed & was was released on an appearance ticket, but was turned over to State Police for additional processing on the warrants.
The New York State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for January 2022. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 5.4% in December 2021 to 5.3% in January 2022. Delaware & Chenango Counties reported at 4% Unemployment, Otsego had 4.1% unemployment in January.
Jake Cotten was elected as Unadilla’s new village mayor over challenger Christopher Price in village elections Tuesday, by a vote of 117 to 82. Democrat Paul Baldwin and Republican Joseph Paliotta won trustee seats on the Unadilla Village Board. In Otego, Democrat David Clapper & Republican James Salisbury were elected to the village board.
The State DEC announced that the annual brush burning ban begins in New York State today, the ban runs through May 14 this year, more information is available at dec.ny.gov.
The State Comptroller's Office conducted an audit of the State Department of Health, they found that the Department was unprepared to respond to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes, even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit New York. A lack of funding for public health forced the Department to operate without critical information systems and staff that could have identified and helped limit the spread of COVID-19 at nursing homes, also the department did not provide the public with accurate COVID-19 death counts and became entangled in the undercounting of those deaths as Governor Cuomo took control of information provided to the public. The Auditors believe that the actual number of nursing home residents who died is still uncertain.
The US Air Force Band will be performing a free concert in Oneonta this evening, spokesman Gene Schmidt explains:
(Gene Schmidt 3-16-22)
Schmidt said that proof of vaccination & masks are required for tonight's concert at the Foothills Performing Arts center on Market Street in Oneonta.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies observed a vehicle traveling on Main Street in Delhi last Friday with a non-functional headlight. Deputies stopped the vehicle, the driver was identified as 19-year-old Skylar Pesout of Sidney Center, Deputies charged him with DWI and driving with blood alcohol content of .14%. Pesout was also issued Traffics Tickets & was released on an appearance tickets and is to appear in the Town of Delhi Court on a later date to answer the charges.
Commerce Chenango Tourism announced their Inaugural "Wine Beer Food Festival" on July 30th at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO News about the new venture on the WCDO Morning show this morning:
(Kerri Green 3-16-22)
More information is available at chenangowbffest.com, as well as their Facebook, Twitter & Instagram pages.
The Afton Community Theater & the Tri-Town Theater are teaming up for "Into The Woods" later this month in Norwich. Cast Members Sarah Norris and Mikaela Sepulveda talked about the characters they portray in this musical, on the WCDO Morning show this morning:
(Sarah Mikaela 3-26-22)
The show will be at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich on Friday & Saturday Nights, March 25 & 26th with a Sunday Afternoon Matinee on March 27th, Tickets are available at tritown.booktix.com more information is also available on their Facebook Page.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 3-16-22
Norwich City Police officers conducted a traffic stop on Mitchell Street Friday Morning, the driver left the vehicle & ran, & was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. Norwich police charged 23 year old Dylan Keenan of Bridgewater for criminal possession of a controlled substance, obstruction of governmental administration and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, plus Keenan was wanted on several outstanding warrants from different police agencies. Police confiscated methamphetamines packaged for sale, Keenan was processed & was was released on an appearance ticket, but was turned over to State Police for additional processing on the warrants.
The New York State Department of Labor released preliminary local unemployment rates for January 2022. The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 5.4% in December 2021 to 5.3% in January 2022. Delaware & Chenango Counties reported at 4% Unemployment, Otsego had 4.1% unemployment in January.
Jake Cotten was elected as Unadilla’s new village mayor over challenger Christopher Price in village elections Tuesday, by a vote of 117 to 82. Democrat Paul Baldwin and Republican Joseph Paliotta won trustee seats on the Unadilla Village Board. In Otego, Democrat David Clapper & Republican James Salisbury were elected to the village board.
The State DEC announced that the annual brush burning ban begins in New York State today, the ban runs through May 14 this year, more information is available at dec.ny.gov.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 3-15-22
.M. NEWS Tuesday 3-15-22
Village Elections are being held across the state today. In Unadilla, 2 men are running for Mayor, Jason Cotten & Christopher Price are seeking the seat, incumbent Jack Insinga declined to seek re-election, also in Unadilla 4 people are seeking 2 seats on the village baord, Republicans Joseph Paliotta & Eric Harkins, and Democrats Paul Baldwin & Dwight Mott are the candidates. In Otego, Republicans James Salisbury & Joseph Stanton are seeking Re-election to the village board, while Democrat David Clapper Jr. is also in the race. Polls are open from Noon until 9:00 PM today.
State Senator Peter Oberacker voted "NO" on the State Senate budget resolution in Albany for fiscal year 2022-23, which was adopted Monday, Oberacker explained his no vote:
(Senator Peter Oberacker 3-15-22)
The state budget is due on April 1st.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies stopped a vehicle on State Highway 10 last Tuesday in the Town of Delhi with an expired vehicle inspection sticker. 29-year-old Christina Hood of Delhi had her driving privileges suspended for Failure to Answer a Summons in the Town of Delhi Court, and the vehicle she was operating had a suspended registration. Hood was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle & Operating with a Suspended Registration, unlicensed operator and uninspected motor vehicle. Hood was released on Traffic Tickets, to appear in the Town of Delhi at a later time.
The City of Norwich Police Department & New York State Parole performed a home check Friday morning at 6 Lee Avenue in Norwich. Police discovered Methamphetamines, suboxone & an illegal rifle, Norwich officers arrested 34 year old Michael Pierce and 30 year old Jordann Maroney for criminal possession of a controlled substance, endangering the welfare of a child, Pierce was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Pierce and Maroney were arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched February 15th to a Harassment Complaint in the Town of Meredith. 48-year old Zacharias Fuller of Richfield Springs had electronically communicated with the victim and made threats to harm the victim. Deputies submitted a request for a criminal summons and an order of protection to Town of Meredith Court, which was issued. Deputies learned that Fuller was being held on unrelated charges at the Otsego County Correctional Facility, he was charged with Aggravated Harassment & he remained incarcerated in Otsego County, and will appear in the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-15-22
State Police arrested 32 year old Richard Hildebrandt of Mastic Beach for Driving While Impaired by Drugs. Troopers were dispatched to the parking lot of Mountain Side Residential Care, they located Hildebrandt, he failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, further investigation revealed that numerous unlocked vehicles were rummaged through in the Margaretville area prior to Hildebrandt’s arrest. Many of the stolen items were located in Hildebrandt’s vehicle. Hildebrant was additionally charged with Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Petit Larceny, & Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree. He is scheduled to appear in the Middletown Town Court on April 14th.
Delaware County Public Health will host a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at the Colchester Highway Department on River Road in Downsville. More information is available at 607-832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
The next Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held this morning at the back of Bob's Diner, the meeting will begin at 7:30 AM.
New York City DEP is repairing a leak in their Delaware water supply system which will require the Delaware Aqueduct to be shut down for approximately 5-8 months beginning in October. The repair project that will completely shut off water diversions to NYC from their Delaware River basin reservoirs. More information is available at state.nj.us/drbc.
Village Elections are being held across the state today. In Unadilla, 2 men are running for Mayor, Jason Cotten & Christopher Price are seeking the seat, incumbent Jack Insinga declined to seek re-election, also in Unadilla 4 people are seeking 2 seats on the village baord, Republicans Joseph Paliotta & Eric Harkins, and Democrats Paul Baldwin & Dwight Mott are the candidates. In Otego, Republicans James Salisbury & Joseph Stanton are seeking Re-election to the village board, while Democrat David Clapper Jr. is also in the race. Polls are open from Noon until 9:00 PM today.
State Senator Peter Oberacker voted "NO" on the State Senate budget resolution in Albany for fiscal year 2022-23, which was adopted Monday, Oberacker explained his no vote:
(Senator Peter Oberacker 3-15-22)
The state budget is due on April 1st.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies stopped a vehicle on State Highway 10 last Tuesday in the Town of Delhi with an expired vehicle inspection sticker. 29-year-old Christina Hood of Delhi had her driving privileges suspended for Failure to Answer a Summons in the Town of Delhi Court, and the vehicle she was operating had a suspended registration. Hood was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle & Operating with a Suspended Registration, unlicensed operator and uninspected motor vehicle. Hood was released on Traffic Tickets, to appear in the Town of Delhi at a later time.
The City of Norwich Police Department & New York State Parole performed a home check Friday morning at 6 Lee Avenue in Norwich. Police discovered Methamphetamines, suboxone & an illegal rifle, Norwich officers arrested 34 year old Michael Pierce and 30 year old Jordann Maroney for criminal possession of a controlled substance, endangering the welfare of a child, Pierce was also charged with criminal possession of a weapon. Pierce and Maroney were arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail.
Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched February 15th to a Harassment Complaint in the Town of Meredith. 48-year old Zacharias Fuller of Richfield Springs had electronically communicated with the victim and made threats to harm the victim. Deputies submitted a request for a criminal summons and an order of protection to Town of Meredith Court, which was issued. Deputies learned that Fuller was being held on unrelated charges at the Otsego County Correctional Facility, he was charged with Aggravated Harassment & he remained incarcerated in Otsego County, and will appear in the Town of Meredith Court at a later date.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-15-22
State Police arrested 32 year old Richard Hildebrandt of Mastic Beach for Driving While Impaired by Drugs. Troopers were dispatched to the parking lot of Mountain Side Residential Care, they located Hildebrandt, he failed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, further investigation revealed that numerous unlocked vehicles were rummaged through in the Margaretville area prior to Hildebrandt’s arrest. Many of the stolen items were located in Hildebrandt’s vehicle. Hildebrant was additionally charged with Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property & Petit Larceny, & Criminal Mischief in the fourth degree. He is scheduled to appear in the Middletown Town Court on April 14th.
Delaware County Public Health will host a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at the Colchester Highway Department on River Road in Downsville. More information is available at 607-832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com
The next Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held this morning at the back of Bob's Diner, the meeting will begin at 7:30 AM.
New York City DEP is repairing a leak in their Delaware water supply system which will require the Delaware Aqueduct to be shut down for approximately 5-8 months beginning in October. The repair project that will completely shut off water diversions to NYC from their Delaware River basin reservoirs. More information is available at state.nj.us/drbc.
BAINBRIDGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBOB'S DINERCHRISTINA HOODCHRISTOPHER PRICECOLCHESTER HIGHWAY DEPARTMENTDELAWARE AQUEDUCTDelaware county department of public healthDelhiDWIGHT MOTTERIC HARKINSJAMES SALISBURYJASON COTTENJORDANN MARONEYJOSEPH PALIOTTAJOSEPH STANTONMASTIC BEACHMEREDITHMichael PierceMIDDLETOWNNew YorkNew York City Department of Environmental ProtectionNorwichNYOtegoPAUL BALDWINRICHARD HILDEBRANDTRICHFIELD SPRINGSSTATE SENATOR PETER OBERACKERUNADILLAWCDOZacharias Fuller