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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-15-23

The campaigning is continuing in the race for the Delaware County Republican Party nomination in this year's District Attorney's Race, Long time area Attorney Joe Ermeti told WCDO why he should get the endorsement of Republicans in the upcoming primary:

(Joe Ermeti 6-15-23)

Current Acting District Attorney Shawn Smith is also running to get the Republican Party nomination in the Primary, he told WCDO why he should be the party's choice:

(Shawn Smith 6-15-27)

Smith already has the Conservative party nomination in the race for Delaware County District Attorney, the promary day will be on June 27th.

Amphenol in Sidney is planning for a variety of celebrations to coincide with the 100th anniversary in Sidney in 2025, Chris Cappello of Amphenol is helping to plan the festivities:

(Chris Cappello 6-15-23)

Cappello said that they are starting to collect memorabilia from the Scintilla, Bendix, Allied & Amphenol days, a new website has been set up at sparkinthedark100.com with more information regarding getting the items to Amphenol for consideration in their displays or for their future museum.

Commerce Chenango announced that their next Business After Hours event will be held today, at Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County. The event will run from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Hospice location at 33-39 Court Street in Norwich.

United Health Services announced they will close their primary care office at 179 River Street in Oneonta on July 28. The UHS Pediatrics Oneonta office at that location will remain open, More information about other UHS Primary Care locations can be found at nyuhs.org.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-19-23

The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the off-ramp from I-88 eastbound at Exit 2 in the Town of Fenton, will be closed from 8 pm. to 5 am. for 5 consecutive nights from Sunday, May 21 to Thursday, May 25. Drivers should follow the signed detour utilizing Exit 3 and State Route 7. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones.

Oneonta Fire Department last night responded to a fire at 7 Hubbell Avenue in Oneonta, they were assisted by West Oneonta, & Otego Fire Department As well as the FAST teams from Sidney, Franklin & Worcester. There were no injuries reported, but several pets died in the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-3-23

The State Legislature has passed the final State Budget Agreement for the 23-24-fiscal year. In the budget, an Agreement was reached To Provide Greater Discretion for Judges To Set Bail for the Most Serious Crimes; There were no Income Tax Increases in the Budget, additional funds were approved for mental health care, abortion access, Capital project at SUNY & CUNY Schools, increases in the education portion of the budget & increases in the Minimum Wage to $15 in the upstate counties over a 2 year period to adjust with inflation,

The Delaware County Board of Elections confirmed that, following yesterday's public hearing, a republican party primary will be held in the race for District Attorney. Joe Ermeti of Sidney will face acting District Attorney Shawn Smith in the primary on June 27th.

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.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-2-23

Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to expand access to reproductive health care across the state and solidify New York's historic standing as the nation's first Safe Harbor State:

(Hochul 5-2-23)

Governor Hochul signed legislation to expand access to contraception by making it available over the counter & legislation to ensure that every student enrolled in a SUNY or CUNY college has access to medication abortion on campus.

The Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County Spring Plant Sale's deadline to order is tomorrow, for those who would like to have their plants for the May 9th pick up Date, spokesperson Sarah Greene explains:

(Sarah Greene 5-2-23)

Orders can be placed at hospicechenango.org/spring-plant-sale. More information is available at 334-3556.

The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce & the Leatherstocking Education Addiction Foundation are teaming up for a discussion on May 17 at the Sidney Memorial Public Library. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 5-2-23)

Those interested in attending can register by calling Kyleen Joslyn at LEAF at 607-433-0090, extension 108 or email Kyleen.Joslyn@leafinc.org.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-2-23

Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 26 year old Tyler Rose of Exeter for 1st, 2nd & 3rd degree Assault, Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated Harassment among other charges, Deputies were dispatched to the West Exeter Fire Department after fire personnel located an adult victim with serious physical injuries, who was transported to Bassett Hospital with multiple fractures, lacerations and contusions. The investigation revealed that the victim was imprisoned at Rose's residence for days while subjected to continued assaults with a variety of tools and implements.

Congressman Marc Molinaro will make local appearances Today. At 11:45 am, Molinaro will tour Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney & at 1:45 pm he will meet with students at the Delaware Academy Central School District at Delhi.

The Commissioners of the Delaware County Board of Elections will hold a public meeting at their offices at 97 Main Street, Suite 5, in Delhi as 12:00 Noon. The Commissioners are expected to make a final determination on the validity of the petition for District Attorney candidate Joe Ermeti, who is seeking the Republican Party nomination, if his petition is approved, he will face acting DA Shawn Smith in a Republican Party Primary on June 27th.

The Chenango Memorial Hospital Emergency Room and walk in portions of the Hospital recently celebrated their 1st Anniversary, Dr. Kenneth Herman is the Emergency Department Medical Director & he told WCDO News how the upgrades have been received:

(Dr. Kenneth Herman 2-24-23)

Also, UHS Chenango Memorial was recently awarded a $20 Million state grant, to redesign primary and specialty care services over the next 5 years. Hospital officials said that they will be creating a new Infusion Center, dedicated Women’s Imaging Suite and Pre-Admission Testing Center as well as make other strategic investments in hospital-based services.

The Tri-County Seniors will hold an Open House today at their new location in the AO Fox Tri-Town Campus building at 43 Pearl Street in Sidney. The Open House runs from 3:00 - 5:00 pm, more information is available at the Tri-County Senior Center Facebook Page.