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WCDO News — Friday 7-23-21
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-23-21
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office announced this afternoon that the stolen Excavator that was stolen from the Town of McDonough on July 19th has been recovered. No arrests have yet been announced, the investigation is ongoing.
A fundraiser will be held in downtown Sidney Tomorrow to benefit the Delaware Valley Humane Society, director Erin Insinga explains:
(Erin Insinga 7-23-21)
The vendors will be set up in the Market Square lot at Main & Division Street in downtown Sidney from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The National Weather Service announced that they are changing the way severe weather alerts will be issued for thunderstorms. Starting July 28th, the National Weather Service will be issuing wireless emergency alerts. Cell phones in the warning zone will be alerted to the danger, typically, a white box with plain text will show up on your phone, and the NOAA logo will appear at the bottom of the screen.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's Office audited the Town of Otselic, the report showed that The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports, did not provide the board with accurate financial reports and did not record deposits totaling $127,000, cash withdrawals totaling $199,000 and fund transfers totaling $874 in the accounting records. Auditors also found, the required 2016 through 2019 annual financial reports were not filed with the Comptroller’s office; also a board member had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the town and his auto parts businesses.
The Friends of Rogers announced a free Shredding Event tomorrow at the Rogers Center in Sherburne. The event is free to the public & is sponsored by Preferred Mutual Insurance Company, it runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon tomorrow.
The Chenango County Fair Board is reminding area fairgoers that there will be tractor pulls on Thursday & Friday of Fair week. Fair spokesperson Mary Weidman gave WCDO a timeline of highlights at this year's fair:
(Mary Weidman 7-23-21)
Weidman said that the Tractor Pull on Thursday will begin at 10:00 AM, the Empire State Pullers begins at 7:00 PM, and The Friday Chenango County Truck Pull is new this year and will be run with the New York Hot Farm Tractor Pull at 6:30 PM, more information is available at nyhotfarm.com.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-23-21
The ARC of Delaware County is seeking to add up to 25 people for a variety of positions, and they are holding their 3rd & 4th job fairs this month, ARC director of Community Relation Catherine Tweedie commented:
(Catherine Tweedie 7-23-21)
The next ARC Job Fair is today from 4:00 to 8:00 PM & another will be held tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at their location on State Highway 10 in Walton.
The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center are teaming up to create a series of events that will engage kids in curious, stimulating educational fun filled activities this summer. The 2nd of 4 events will be held this Sunday for "Dairy Day" at Keith Clark Park, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 7-23-21)
Halbert said that The Dairy Princess and her Court, Future Farmers of America students and advisors will provide hands on opportunities for kids to learn about the importance of Dairy Farming, the event will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday. The 3rd event of the series will be held August 7th.
Delaware County Public Health released their weekly Statistics regarding COVID 19, with an increase of 8 new cases, 9 Active cases, no one is hospitalized & 3 are quarantined. Delaware County has had 2445 total cases & 52 deaths since the pandemic started.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office announced this afternoon that the stolen Excavator that was stolen from the Town of McDonough on July 19th has been recovered. No arrests have yet been announced, the investigation is ongoing.
A fundraiser will be held in downtown Sidney Tomorrow to benefit the Delaware Valley Humane Society, director Erin Insinga explains:
(Erin Insinga 7-23-21)
The vendors will be set up in the Market Square lot at Main & Division Street in downtown Sidney from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
The National Weather Service announced that they are changing the way severe weather alerts will be issued for thunderstorms. Starting July 28th, the National Weather Service will be issuing wireless emergency alerts. Cell phones in the warning zone will be alerted to the danger, typically, a white box with plain text will show up on your phone, and the NOAA logo will appear at the bottom of the screen.
State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli's Office audited the Town of Otselic, the report showed that The Supervisor did not maintain complete, accurate and timely financial records and reports, did not provide the board with accurate financial reports and did not record deposits totaling $127,000, cash withdrawals totaling $199,000 and fund transfers totaling $874 in the accounting records. Auditors also found, the required 2016 through 2019 annual financial reports were not filed with the Comptroller’s office; also a board member had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the town and his auto parts businesses.
The Friends of Rogers announced a free Shredding Event tomorrow at the Rogers Center in Sherburne. The event is free to the public & is sponsored by Preferred Mutual Insurance Company, it runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon tomorrow.
The Chenango County Fair Board is reminding area fairgoers that there will be tractor pulls on Thursday & Friday of Fair week. Fair spokesperson Mary Weidman gave WCDO a timeline of highlights at this year's fair:
(Mary Weidman 7-23-21)
Weidman said that the Tractor Pull on Thursday will begin at 10:00 AM, the Empire State Pullers begins at 7:00 PM, and The Friday Chenango County Truck Pull is new this year and will be run with the New York Hot Farm Tractor Pull at 6:30 PM, more information is available at nyhotfarm.com.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-23-21
The ARC of Delaware County is seeking to add up to 25 people for a variety of positions, and they are holding their 3rd & 4th job fairs this month, ARC director of Community Relation Catherine Tweedie commented:
(Catherine Tweedie 7-23-21)
The next ARC Job Fair is today from 4:00 to 8:00 PM & another will be held tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, at their location on State Highway 10 in Walton.
The Rotary Club of Sidney and the Cullman Developmental Center are teaming up to create a series of events that will engage kids in curious, stimulating educational fun filled activities this summer. The 2nd of 4 events will be held this Sunday for "Dairy Day" at Keith Clark Park, Rotary Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 7-23-21)
Halbert said that The Dairy Princess and her Court, Future Farmers of America students and advisors will provide hands on opportunities for kids to learn about the importance of Dairy Farming, the event will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday. The 3rd event of the series will be held August 7th.
Delaware County Public Health released their weekly Statistics regarding COVID 19, with an increase of 8 new cases, 9 Active cases, no one is hospitalized & 3 are quarantined. Delaware County has had 2445 total cases & 52 deaths since the pandemic started.
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WCDO News — Wednesday 5-26-21
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-26-21
Governor Cuomo today announced Grants to help small Businesses, struggling renters & their landlords emerge from the COVID 19 shutdowns:
(Cuomo 5-26-21)
Governor Cuomo also announced the 'Get a Shot to Make Your Future' incentive for 12- to 17-year-olds to get vaccinated for COVID-19, Participants can enter into a random prize drawing and potentially receive a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY college. Federal COVID-19 relief and outreach funds will be used to cover the cost of this vaccination incentive program.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand & others are calling on the United States Department of Agriculture to provide additional relief to New York dairy farmers that have taken a financial hit during the COVID-19 crisis. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program or "CFAP" was created last year to provide direct relief to farmers and help keep them afloat as their clients closed down due to the pandemic, these payments were put on pause in January due to a 60 day regulatory review, when the review was over, and no payments to dairy farmers were announced:
(Gillibrand 5-26-31)
Gillibrand serves on the Senate Agriculture committee, she said that New York State is the 4th largest producer of milk, and the largest producer of yogurt, cottage cheese and sour cream, and that will not keep up if the Dairy farmers are assisted.
Sidney Police Department responded Tuesday to a suspicious person complaint on Cartwright Avenue. Officers found a person sleeping on a discarded couch on the sidewalk, it was learned that 50 year old Richard Chlebuch of Philadelphia Pennsylvania was wanted on an active arrest warrant from Pennsylvania for a probation violation and on another warrant out of New Jersey. Chlebuch was arrested as a fugitive from justice and was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail to await extradition to Pennsylvania.
Village of Sidney Police Department arrested 2 people following an investigation into the sale of heroin and methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney. Police arrested 22 year old Colin Stanton of Sidney & 42 year old Jessica Ambrose of Sidney for criminal sale of a controlled substance. Both subjects were arraigned in Sidney Village Court & were released on their own recognizance & were ordered to appear back in court at a later date.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 2 parolees on drug charges, following a narcotics investigation at the Norwich Motor Lodge. Officers seized methamphetamines, heroin, and illegally possessed prescription medication. 24 year old Cheyenne Davenport was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, she was wanted on a parole warrant & she was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail. 30 year old Zackery England was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, he was also wanted on an active warrant and he was remanded to the Chenango County correctional Facility without bail.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-26-21
The Broome County Sheriff's Office responded to a 2 vehicle accident that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Justin Chordas of Chenango Forks early Tuesday Morning. Chordas was entering State Route 79 in the town of Barker, from a driveway when he collided with a Pick-up truck, Chordas was found unconscious & was extricated from the vehicle & was taken to Wilson Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The unidentified driver of the truck suffered minor injuries & was taken to Wilson, the investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Delaware County Public Health nurses will be offering curbside single dose J&J vaccinations in front of the Public Health office at 99 Main Street in Delhi, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM every Wednesday beginning today, during the Delhi Farmer’s Market. All individuals 18 years of age and older that reside in the United States are eligible to be vaccinated, more information is available at 832-5200.
A bill sponsored in the State Senate by local Senator Peter Oberacker, unanimously passed both houses of the legislature this week. The new bill would amend the current law to allow air ambulances to administer transfusions while providing air transport services. The bill is headed to Governor Cuomo's desk for approval.
The State Department of Labor released preliminary unemployment rates for April, New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 8.4% in March to 8.2% in April 2021.
Governor Cuomo today announced Grants to help small Businesses, struggling renters & their landlords emerge from the COVID 19 shutdowns:
(Cuomo 5-26-21)
Governor Cuomo also announced the 'Get a Shot to Make Your Future' incentive for 12- to 17-year-olds to get vaccinated for COVID-19, Participants can enter into a random prize drawing and potentially receive a full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY college. Federal COVID-19 relief and outreach funds will be used to cover the cost of this vaccination incentive program.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand & others are calling on the United States Department of Agriculture to provide additional relief to New York dairy farmers that have taken a financial hit during the COVID-19 crisis. The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program or "CFAP" was created last year to provide direct relief to farmers and help keep them afloat as their clients closed down due to the pandemic, these payments were put on pause in January due to a 60 day regulatory review, when the review was over, and no payments to dairy farmers were announced:
(Gillibrand 5-26-31)
Gillibrand serves on the Senate Agriculture committee, she said that New York State is the 4th largest producer of milk, and the largest producer of yogurt, cottage cheese and sour cream, and that will not keep up if the Dairy farmers are assisted.
Sidney Police Department responded Tuesday to a suspicious person complaint on Cartwright Avenue. Officers found a person sleeping on a discarded couch on the sidewalk, it was learned that 50 year old Richard Chlebuch of Philadelphia Pennsylvania was wanted on an active arrest warrant from Pennsylvania for a probation violation and on another warrant out of New Jersey. Chlebuch was arrested as a fugitive from justice and was arraigned & was remanded to the Delaware County Jail to await extradition to Pennsylvania.
Village of Sidney Police Department arrested 2 people following an investigation into the sale of heroin and methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney. Police arrested 22 year old Colin Stanton of Sidney & 42 year old Jessica Ambrose of Sidney for criminal sale of a controlled substance. Both subjects were arraigned in Sidney Village Court & were released on their own recognizance & were ordered to appear back in court at a later date.
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office arrested 2 parolees on drug charges, following a narcotics investigation at the Norwich Motor Lodge. Officers seized methamphetamines, heroin, and illegally possessed prescription medication. 24 year old Cheyenne Davenport was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, she was wanted on a parole warrant & she was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail. 30 year old Zackery England was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, he was also wanted on an active warrant and he was remanded to the Chenango County correctional Facility without bail.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-26-21
The Broome County Sheriff's Office responded to a 2 vehicle accident that resulted in the death of 37-year-old Justin Chordas of Chenango Forks early Tuesday Morning. Chordas was entering State Route 79 in the town of Barker, from a driveway when he collided with a Pick-up truck, Chordas was found unconscious & was extricated from the vehicle & was taken to Wilson Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The unidentified driver of the truck suffered minor injuries & was taken to Wilson, the investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Delaware County Public Health nurses will be offering curbside single dose J&J vaccinations in front of the Public Health office at 99 Main Street in Delhi, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM every Wednesday beginning today, during the Delhi Farmer’s Market. All individuals 18 years of age and older that reside in the United States are eligible to be vaccinated, more information is available at 832-5200.
A bill sponsored in the State Senate by local Senator Peter Oberacker, unanimously passed both houses of the legislature this week. The new bill would amend the current law to allow air ambulances to administer transfusions while providing air transport services. The bill is headed to Governor Cuomo's desk for approval.
The State Department of Labor released preliminary unemployment rates for April, New York State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate decreased from 8.4% in March to 8.2% in April 2021.