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WCDO News — Tuesday 2-8-22
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-8-22
The Ricky J. Parisian Memorial Scholarship Foundation announced today that they will retire the annual "Pit Run" event. The Pit Run began in 1994, shortly after the death of Investigator Parisian of the State Police, when he attempted to stop an armed robbery in an Oneonta Grocery store. The foundation will continue to operate by raising money for a scholarship available to graduates of the Oneonta School District
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies received information that 61-year old Alden Briggs had an active Bench Warrant out of the Village of Johnson City Court due to a failure to appear in court in connection with a charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. After receiving information about his whereabouts, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies located Briggs at a Deposit residence last Thursday, he was arrested on the Bench Warrant & was turned over to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office for arraignment.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified Friday by the Delaware County Family Court that an Arrest Warrant had been issued for 36-year-old Terriann Conolly for failure to appear in the Delaware County Family Court. Deputies located Conolly in the Town of Walton and arrested her on the Arrest Warrant. Connolly was arraigned in Delaware County Family Court, and released on her own recognizance, she will re-appear in the Delaware County Family Court at a later scheduled date.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Business and Citizen of the Years Awards. Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 2-8-22)
Nominations forms can downloaded from the Sidney Chamber website or Facebook page & then sent to the Sidney Chamber by Friday, March 11th, at PO Box 57, Sidney NY 13838 or emailed to office@sidneychamber.org.
Federally provided N95 masks will be distributed for free at Price Chopper stores this week. Tables will be set up at the center of the stores or at the pharmacies starting Today, each customer will receive up to 3 of the N95 masks. The N95 masks offer the highest level of protection against COVID-19.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed COVID 19 infections in deer in 13 additional states, including New York. White-tailed deer on Staten Island have been found carrying the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus, marking the first time the variant has been reported in wild animals.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-8-22
Governor Hochul & the State Health Department reported 3,795 new COVID Cases Statewide Sunday, Lowest number since November 8th. New Cases are Down by More than 40% Over Past Week, Statewide COVID-19 Hospitalizations Down Nearly 30% Over Past Week, there were 90 COVID-19 Deaths Statewide Sunday.
State Troopers in Troop “C” responded to 95 traffic related incidents in their 7 County region, during the winter storm that hit the area between February 3rd and February 5th . In Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties, troopers responded to 13 disabled vehicle complaints, 28 crashes with property damage and one crash that resulted in an injury.
The Ricky J. Parisian Memorial Scholarship Foundation announced today that they will retire the annual "Pit Run" event. The Pit Run began in 1994, shortly after the death of Investigator Parisian of the State Police, when he attempted to stop an armed robbery in an Oneonta Grocery store. The foundation will continue to operate by raising money for a scholarship available to graduates of the Oneonta School District
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies received information that 61-year old Alden Briggs had an active Bench Warrant out of the Village of Johnson City Court due to a failure to appear in court in connection with a charge of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. After receiving information about his whereabouts, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies located Briggs at a Deposit residence last Thursday, he was arrested on the Bench Warrant & was turned over to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office for arraignment.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were notified Friday by the Delaware County Family Court that an Arrest Warrant had been issued for 36-year-old Terriann Conolly for failure to appear in the Delaware County Family Court. Deputies located Conolly in the Town of Walton and arrested her on the Arrest Warrant. Connolly was arraigned in Delaware County Family Court, and released on her own recognizance, she will re-appear in the Delaware County Family Court at a later scheduled date.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the Business and Citizen of the Years Awards. Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 2-8-22)
Nominations forms can downloaded from the Sidney Chamber website or Facebook page & then sent to the Sidney Chamber by Friday, March 11th, at PO Box 57, Sidney NY 13838 or emailed to office@sidneychamber.org.
Federally provided N95 masks will be distributed for free at Price Chopper stores this week. Tables will be set up at the center of the stores or at the pharmacies starting Today, each customer will receive up to 3 of the N95 masks. The N95 masks offer the highest level of protection against COVID-19.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed COVID 19 infections in deer in 13 additional states, including New York. White-tailed deer on Staten Island have been found carrying the highly transmissible Omicron variant of the coronavirus, marking the first time the variant has been reported in wild animals.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-8-22
Governor Hochul & the State Health Department reported 3,795 new COVID Cases Statewide Sunday, Lowest number since November 8th. New Cases are Down by More than 40% Over Past Week, Statewide COVID-19 Hospitalizations Down Nearly 30% Over Past Week, there were 90 COVID-19 Deaths Statewide Sunday.
State Troopers in Troop “C” responded to 95 traffic related incidents in their 7 County region, during the winter storm that hit the area between February 3rd and February 5th . In Chenango, Delaware and Otsego counties, troopers responded to 13 disabled vehicle complaints, 28 crashes with property damage and one crash that resulted in an injury.
WCDO News — Thursday 7-22-21
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-22-21
Organizers for the Annual "Pit Run" announced that it will be held on October 3rd in Oneonta. The 28th Pit Run will take place as an in-person event, and they will be adhering to CDC and DOH guidelines as they unfold. An option to participate virtually will also be available. Money raised from the event goes for scholarships in the name of Former State Police Investigator Rick Parisian of Oneonta, who died while trying to stop an armed robbery. More information & registration is available at runsignup.com.
The Sidney Elks Lodge annual Looking Back Car Show & Chicken Barbecue will return this year, on Saturday August 7th behind the Lodge at 104 River Street in Sidney. Spokesperson Lori Lang explains;
(Lori Lang 7-22-21)
The event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on August 7th, many area businesses are sponsoring this year's effort, which missed last year due to the COVID shutdown.
The Boards of Directors for the Chenango United Way and the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties have unanimously approved the formal affiliation of the 2 agencies today with the intent to complete an application for merger in the first quarter of 2022. Chenango United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco explains:
(Elizabeth Monaco 7-22-21)
Monaco said that the affiliated organization will serve approximately 153,000 people across the 3-county region and will continue to maintain a physical presence in Norwich and Oneonta where its offices are currently located.
State Attorney General Letitia James is proposing a $26 billion agreement to give relief to those struggling with opioid addiction. James said that the move would resolve claims against some of the nation's biggest opioid distributors over their roles in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic. New York communities that have been affected will get up to $1.5 billion to fund prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. The agreement also requires industry changes to end the opioid epidemic and preventing similar situations from occurring in the future.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation raising the age of consent to be married in New York State to 18. This new measure builds upon legislation eliminating child marriage that the Governor signed in 2017 by removing the ability for 17-year-olds to be married with parental and judicial consent. The legislation takes effect 30 days after becoming law and will apply to licenses issued after that date and marriages that had not been solemnized prior to that date.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-22-21
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic today at the Union Grove Distillery in Arkville from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18. No appointment or pre-registration needed, walk-ins only. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
Organizers for the Annual "Pit Run" announced that it will be held on October 3rd in Oneonta. The 28th Pit Run will take place as an in-person event, and they will be adhering to CDC and DOH guidelines as they unfold. An option to participate virtually will also be available. Money raised from the event goes for scholarships in the name of Former State Police Investigator Rick Parisian of Oneonta, who died while trying to stop an armed robbery. More information & registration is available at runsignup.com.
The Sidney Elks Lodge annual Looking Back Car Show & Chicken Barbecue will return this year, on Saturday August 7th behind the Lodge at 104 River Street in Sidney. Spokesperson Lori Lang explains;
(Lori Lang 7-22-21)
The event will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM on August 7th, many area businesses are sponsoring this year's effort, which missed last year due to the COVID shutdown.
The Boards of Directors for the Chenango United Way and the United Way of Delaware and Otsego Counties have unanimously approved the formal affiliation of the 2 agencies today with the intent to complete an application for merger in the first quarter of 2022. Chenango United Way Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco explains:
(Elizabeth Monaco 7-22-21)
Monaco said that the affiliated organization will serve approximately 153,000 people across the 3-county region and will continue to maintain a physical presence in Norwich and Oneonta where its offices are currently located.
State Attorney General Letitia James is proposing a $26 billion agreement to give relief to those struggling with opioid addiction. James said that the move would resolve claims against some of the nation's biggest opioid distributors over their roles in creating and fueling the opioid epidemic. New York communities that have been affected will get up to $1.5 billion to fund prevention, treatment, and recovery programs. The agreement also requires industry changes to end the opioid epidemic and preventing similar situations from occurring in the future.
Governor Cuomo signed legislation raising the age of consent to be married in New York State to 18. This new measure builds upon legislation eliminating child marriage that the Governor signed in 2017 by removing the ability for 17-year-olds to be married with parental and judicial consent. The legislation takes effect 30 days after becoming law and will apply to licenses issued after that date and marriages that had not been solemnized prior to that date.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 7-22-21
Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a Single dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccination clinic today at the Union Grove Distillery in Arkville from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. The vaccination clinic is open to people over the age of 18. No appointment or pre-registration needed, walk-ins only. For more information, call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
ARKVILLECHENANGO UNITED WAYDelaware County Public HealthELIZABETH MONACOGovernor CuomoJohnson & JohnsonLOOKING BACK CAR SHOWLORI LANGNEAHWA PARKNew YorkOneontaPIT RUNSIDNEY ELKS LODGESTATE ATTORNEY GENERAL LETITIA JAMESSTATE POLICE INVESTIGATOR RICKY PARISIANUNION GROVE DISTILLERYUNITED WAY OF DELAWARE & OTSEGO COUNTIESWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 9-29-17
State Police Superintendent George Beach has promoted Captain William McEvoy to the rank of Major and has assigned him to the position of Troop Commander at Troop C in Sidney. Major McEvoy started his career in 1984 as a trooper and was first assigned to Troop C; in 1989 McEvoy was promoted to Investigator and assigned to the Drug Enforcement Task Force in New York City. In 1991, he returned to Troop C, where he spent the majority of his years with the State Police, his most recent assignment was BCI Captain.
33-Year-Old Tory Brown of Columbus was arrested by Chenango County sheriff’s Deputies for unlawful possession of marihuana, criminal possession of a weapon and aggravated unlicensed operation. Brown was charged following a traffic stop in the Village of New Berlin for operating a motor vehicle while having his driving privileges suspended, marijuana and a weapon were located in the vehicle. Brown was arraigned in the Town of New Berlin Court and was remanded to Chenango County Jail on cash bail pending future court action.
The State Education Department should improve its process to investigate serious complaints against nurses and more actively monitor professional misconduct, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The investigations of “priority 1” complaints against nurses, which includes offenses such as sexual misconduct, practicing under the influence of alcohol or physical abuse, are supposed to be completed within 42 days. Auditors found that on average it took 228 days to complete such investigations, SED officials acknowledged the risks noted by DiNapoli’s auditors and cited steps to address them. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us//audits.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46-year-old Kristin Slater of Sherburne for aggravated driving while intoxicated, following an accident in a parking lot of a local business in the Village of Sherburne. Slater is accused of striking 2-parked cars in the parking lot; her BAC was more than three times the legal limit. Slater was arrested and processed without indent and later released on tickets for a return date in the Village of Sherburne Court in October.
The Delaware County Board of Elections announced that Friday October 13th, is the last day to postmark a registration form to vote in the November 7th General Election. Also, October 13th is the last day for the Board of Elections to receive an enrollment change to be effective for 2018. In Delaware County this year, Offices up for Election include Supreme Court Justice, County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer and many town offices. Officials also stated that the Sidney Center poll site change: Districts 1 & 3 voters will vote at the New Sidney Center Fire Department Building. Registration Forms and Absentee Ballot applications may be downloaded at co.delaware.ny.us/departments/elec/elec.htm or by calling 832-5321
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Stephen Duvall for criminal possession of stolen property, following the report of a stolen golf cart was being operated in the Village of New Berlin. When Deputies responded a local resident had stopped Duvall & the golf cart by blocking him in with his personal vehicle, the cart had been reported stolen in Otsego County. Duvall was arrested and was turned over to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office for further investigation; he faces court action in New Berlin Court on October 16th.
On Saturday October 14th Delaware County Public Health and the Village of Sidney Police will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at McDonalds in Sidney, from 9AM-12PM. The free event will educate parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and use. Car seats, which do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard, may be replaced. more information is available at Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host the "Opioid Crisis Enters the Workplace" presentation today in Oneonta. The event will be held at the Foothills Performing Arts Center starting at 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM. Local experts in the field of Drug Addiction, as well as Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig & State Senator Jim Seward will speak at this event.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the appointment of Pete Lopez to become Regional Administrator for Region 2. Lopez will oversee environmental protection efforts in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Lopez has served as a member of the New York State Assembly since 2007.
This Sunday will be the 24th Annual Pit Run in Neawah Park in Oneonta. The race is held each year in memory of State Police Investigator Ricky Parisian, who was killed in the Line of Duty attempting to stop an armed Robbery in Oneonta. The Pit Run begins on the Main Street Bridge between Market and River Streets, passes through the SUNY Oneonta campus and ends at Neahwa Park. The Pit Run also offers a 5K race, a 2-mile stroll, and kids' fun runs. Additional race information can be found at http://pitrun.org.
The House of Consignment in Unadilla will host their 2nd annual Tampon Drive on Saturday, Owner Kirsty Roefs explains:
(Kirsty Roefs 9-29-17)
Roefs said that last year, they donated 6000 Tampons & feminine Hygiene products from their event.
The 22nd Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held at the Sidney Municipal Airport this Sunday, in conjunction with the Fagan Flyers fly in breakfast. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with trophies to be given out in a number of categories, vehicles must be on the field by 1:00 to be eligible to win a trophy.
The Bainbridge Rotary Fall Festival will be held this Saturday, spokesperson Doddy Crissell explains:
(Doddy Crissell 9-28-17)
More information is available at the Bainbridge Rotary Facebook page.
The Tri-Town Theatre will perform “The Fantasticks” at the Sidney High School Auditorium for 3 performances starting tonight at 7:30 PM, followed by Saturday night at 7:30 PM, and a Sunday afternoon show at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available online at brownpapertickets.com, or at Rosa's Pizzeria, Bainbridge and Rainbow's End Consignment, Sidney, at the door.
33-Year-Old Tory Brown of Columbus was arrested by Chenango County sheriff’s Deputies for unlawful possession of marihuana, criminal possession of a weapon and aggravated unlicensed operation. Brown was charged following a traffic stop in the Village of New Berlin for operating a motor vehicle while having his driving privileges suspended, marijuana and a weapon were located in the vehicle. Brown was arraigned in the Town of New Berlin Court and was remanded to Chenango County Jail on cash bail pending future court action.
The State Education Department should improve its process to investigate serious complaints against nurses and more actively monitor professional misconduct, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The investigations of “priority 1” complaints against nurses, which includes offenses such as sexual misconduct, practicing under the influence of alcohol or physical abuse, are supposed to be completed within 42 days. Auditors found that on average it took 228 days to complete such investigations, SED officials acknowledged the risks noted by DiNapoli’s auditors and cited steps to address them. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us//audits.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 46-year-old Kristin Slater of Sherburne for aggravated driving while intoxicated, following an accident in a parking lot of a local business in the Village of Sherburne. Slater is accused of striking 2-parked cars in the parking lot; her BAC was more than three times the legal limit. Slater was arrested and processed without indent and later released on tickets for a return date in the Village of Sherburne Court in October.
The Delaware County Board of Elections announced that Friday October 13th, is the last day to postmark a registration form to vote in the November 7th General Election. Also, October 13th is the last day for the Board of Elections to receive an enrollment change to be effective for 2018. In Delaware County this year, Offices up for Election include Supreme Court Justice, County Sheriff, County Clerk, County Treasurer and many town offices. Officials also stated that the Sidney Center poll site change: Districts 1 & 3 voters will vote at the New Sidney Center Fire Department Building. Registration Forms and Absentee Ballot applications may be downloaded at co.delaware.ny.us/departments/elec/elec.htm or by calling 832-5321
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20-year-old Stephen Duvall for criminal possession of stolen property, following the report of a stolen golf cart was being operated in the Village of New Berlin. When Deputies responded a local resident had stopped Duvall & the golf cart by blocking him in with his personal vehicle, the cart had been reported stolen in Otsego County. Duvall was arrested and was turned over to the Otsego County Sheriff’s Office for further investigation; he faces court action in New Berlin Court on October 16th.
On Saturday October 14th Delaware County Public Health and the Village of Sidney Police will be holding a free Car Seat Safety Event at McDonalds in Sidney, from 9AM-12PM. The free event will educate parents and caregivers on proper car seat installation and use. Car seats, which do not meet the Federal Motor Safety Standard, may be replaced. more information is available at Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will host the "Opioid Crisis Enters the Workplace" presentation today in Oneonta. The event will be held at the Foothills Performing Arts Center starting at 8:30 AM until 11:00 AM. Local experts in the field of Drug Addiction, as well as Oneonta Mayor Gary Herzig & State Senator Jim Seward will speak at this event.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the appointment of Pete Lopez to become Regional Administrator for Region 2. Lopez will oversee environmental protection efforts in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Lopez has served as a member of the New York State Assembly since 2007.
This Sunday will be the 24th Annual Pit Run in Neawah Park in Oneonta. The race is held each year in memory of State Police Investigator Ricky Parisian, who was killed in the Line of Duty attempting to stop an armed Robbery in Oneonta. The Pit Run begins on the Main Street Bridge between Market and River Streets, passes through the SUNY Oneonta campus and ends at Neahwa Park. The Pit Run also offers a 5K race, a 2-mile stroll, and kids' fun runs. Additional race information can be found at http://pitrun.org.
The House of Consignment in Unadilla will host their 2nd annual Tampon Drive on Saturday, Owner Kirsty Roefs explains:
(Kirsty Roefs 9-29-17)
Roefs said that last year, they donated 6000 Tampons & feminine Hygiene products from their event.
The 22nd Annual Grand Finale Cruise In will be held at the Sidney Municipal Airport this Sunday, in conjunction with the Fagan Flyers fly in breakfast. The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with trophies to be given out in a number of categories, vehicles must be on the field by 1:00 to be eligible to win a trophy.
The Bainbridge Rotary Fall Festival will be held this Saturday, spokesperson Doddy Crissell explains:
(Doddy Crissell 9-28-17)
More information is available at the Bainbridge Rotary Facebook page.
The Tri-Town Theatre will perform “The Fantasticks” at the Sidney High School Auditorium for 3 performances starting tonight at 7:30 PM, followed by Saturday night at 7:30 PM, and a Sunday afternoon show at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available online at brownpapertickets.com, or at Rosa's Pizzeria, Bainbridge and Rainbow's End Consignment, Sidney, at the door.
BAINBRIDGE ROTARYCOLUMBUSDELAWARE COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONSDelaware County Public HealthDODDY CRISSELLEPAFAGAN FLYERSFoothills Performing Arts and Civic CenterGRAND FINALE CRUISE INHOUSE OF CONSIGNMENTKRISTIN SLATERNEAHWA PARKNew BerlinNew YorkNYOneontaOTSEGO COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCEPETE LOPEZPIT RUNSherburneSIDNEY HIGH SCHOOLSIDNEY McDONALDSSIDNEY MUNICIPAL AIRPORTSIDNEY VILLAGE POLICEState Comptroller Thomas DiNapoliSTATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENTSTATE POLICE INVESTIGATOR RICKY PARISIANSTATE POLICE MAJOR WILLIAM McEVOYSTEPHEN DUVALLTORY BROWNTRI TOWNTHEATERTROOP CUNADILLAWCDO
WCDO News — Wednesday 5-21-14
State police at Troop C in Sidney held their annual Memorial Service today, to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty. Troop C Commander Major Donald Faughnan comments:
(Major Faughnan 5-20-14)
Major Faughnan noted that 4 troopers died in the line of duty in the last year, he also noted that it was 20 years ago today, that Investigator Rick Parisian died while trying to stop an armed robbery at an Oneonta Supermarket.
New traditions will continue at this year’s General Clinton Canoe Regatta on Saturday. Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon 5-20-14)
Also on Saturday, the next class of Regatta Hall Of Fame will be inducted at a dinner & ceremony at General Clinton Park at 4:00 PM
The Utica School of Commerce will begin offering classes at a Sidney location starting next month. USC Vice President of corporate & workforce development Don Reese gave WCDO News the details:
(Don Reese 5-20-14)
Reese said that courses would be available day & evenings accounting, computer skills, business math, & medical coding & billing as well as their businesses courses.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 52-year-old Donna Whelan of Long Beach for Promoting Prison Contraband & Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance. Whelan was being booked in at the Delaware County Jail on unrelated criminal charges, a quantity of cocaine was found while searching her purse. Whelan was arraigned in Delhi Town Court and was returned to jail on $1000 cash bail or $2000 bond, pending future court action.
Senator Chuck Schumer announced his support for a plan that would allow young professionals, with outstanding student debt, to refinance at the lower interest rates currently offered to new borrowers. Under the Senate Democrats’ new plan, students would get an opportunity to apply for an affordable college education, by allowing borrowers with both federal and private undergraduate loans, at interest rates of up to 14 percent, to refinance at today’s lower rates of 3.86 percent
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Tuesday May 27th, for the new Skateboard Park in Keith Clark Park in Sidney. The groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM at the site, preparations & groundwork is scheduled to begin this week.
Commerce Chenango will hold their next “Business After Hours” event today. UHS Home Care sponsors the event, it will be held at the Eaton Center in Norwich from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at 6:00 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
(Major Faughnan 5-20-14)
Major Faughnan noted that 4 troopers died in the line of duty in the last year, he also noted that it was 20 years ago today, that Investigator Rick Parisian died while trying to stop an armed robbery at an Oneonta Supermarket.
New traditions will continue at this year’s General Clinton Canoe Regatta on Saturday. Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon 5-20-14)
Also on Saturday, the next class of Regatta Hall Of Fame will be inducted at a dinner & ceremony at General Clinton Park at 4:00 PM
The Utica School of Commerce will begin offering classes at a Sidney location starting next month. USC Vice President of corporate & workforce development Don Reese gave WCDO News the details:
(Don Reese 5-20-14)
Reese said that courses would be available day & evenings accounting, computer skills, business math, & medical coding & billing as well as their businesses courses.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 52-year-old Donna Whelan of Long Beach for Promoting Prison Contraband & Criminal Possession of a Controlled substance. Whelan was being booked in at the Delaware County Jail on unrelated criminal charges, a quantity of cocaine was found while searching her purse. Whelan was arraigned in Delhi Town Court and was returned to jail on $1000 cash bail or $2000 bond, pending future court action.
Senator Chuck Schumer announced his support for a plan that would allow young professionals, with outstanding student debt, to refinance at the lower interest rates currently offered to new borrowers. Under the Senate Democrats’ new plan, students would get an opportunity to apply for an affordable college education, by allowing borrowers with both federal and private undergraduate loans, at interest rates of up to 14 percent, to refinance at today’s lower rates of 3.86 percent
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held on Tuesday May 27th, for the new Skateboard Park in Keith Clark Park in Sidney. The groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 6:30 PM at the site, preparations & groundwork is scheduled to begin this week.
Commerce Chenango will hold their next “Business After Hours” event today. UHS Home Care sponsors the event, it will be held at the Eaton Center in Norwich from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.
The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting today in the District Conference Room at 6:00 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.
BAINBRIDGE GUILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATIONCommerce ChenangoDON REESEDONNA WHELANEATON CENTERGENERAL CLINTON CANOE REGATTAINVESTIGATOR RICKY PARISIANJOHN HARMONKEITH CLARK PARKLONG BEACHMAJOR DONALD FAUGHNANNew YorkNorwichNYOneontaSidneyU.S. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMERUTICA SCHOOL OF COMMERCEWCDO