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WCDO News — Monday 2-2-26
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-2-26
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a scam currently circulating, as Several county residents have reported receiving phone calls claiming they have an active warrant for their arrest and are instructed to pay a sum of money to have the matter “cleared up.” This is a scam, as the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office will never contact individuals by phone to demand payment.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced an extension of 5 more years to the naming rights agreement with Mirabito. The new agreement also continues in with Visions Federal Credit Union, who is the title sponsor of the Starting Gate Box Office at Mirabito Stadium, Rumble Ponies GM Richard Tylicki explains:
(Richard Tylicki 2-2-26)
The new Agreement between Mirabito Energy Products and Visions Federal Credit Union runs through the duration of the Major League Baseball's Professional Development agreement with the New York Mets through 2030. Also today, tickets went on sale for Rumble Ponies games at Mirabito Stadium, more information is available at bingrp.com.
Local Film-makers Joe Stillman & Jeri Wachter will be showing 5 of their Documentaries on uniquely American Stories on Friday & Saturday at Foothills in Oneonta, Joe Stillman told WCDO News about the films:
(Joe Stillman 2-2-26)
The films include the Jimmy Massey Story, about a former Marine speaking out on abuses during the Iraq War, another about former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark, another about poverty in Agriculture, another about COVID 19's effect on Americans & the 5th about 500 years of history being rediscovered in South Texas. Jeri Wachter said that both of them will be there both Friday & Saturday at Foothills, Veterans can attend free and how tickets can be purchased:
(Jeri Wachter 2-2-26)
More information is available at important films media.com. the films will be run from 2:00 PM through 10:00 PM both days.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Empire AI campus partnerships between SUNY’s university centers, university colleges, technology colleges, and community colleges to advance artificial intelligence research and education for the public good. The State University of New York at Albany is partnering with SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, and Hudson Valley Community College on 1 project, and The State University of New York at Binghamton is partnering with SUNY Cortland, SUNY Delhi, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, Broome Community College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College om\n another project.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-2-26
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-year-old Daniel Roe of Davenport, who is accused of subjecting a juvenile to sexual contact in May 2024. Roe was also alleged to have subjected another juvenile to inappropriate sexual conversations during the same time frame. Investigators arrested Roe on 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, 1 count of Forcible Touching, 1 count of Sexual Abuse, Roe was arraigned & Orders of Protection were issued for the victims. Roe was later released on his own recognizance and was directed to appear at the Town of Davenport Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 35 year old Shane Tweedie of Walton following an investigation into a stolen vehicle complaint reported in the Town of Bovina and was later located in the Village of Walton. Tweedie was located by deputies in the Village of Walton and he was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Grand Larceny, Burglary, Criminal Contempt & Criminal Trespass, Tweedie was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment Court.
City of Oneonta announced that crews will be installing new Rapid Flashing Beacons at crosswalks at the new roundabout project. Motorists should expect temporary lane closures at various times over the next two weeks, at Main Street East, Lettis Highway South, Main Street West through the roundabout and at Pine Street.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 19 year old Dayton Carney of Pittsfield, for Assault & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation into an assault complaint in the Town of Milford. Carney was arrested and processed & was turned over to Corrections Staff to await arraignment, he will appear in the Milford Town Court at a later date.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office has been made aware of a scam currently circulating, as Several county residents have reported receiving phone calls claiming they have an active warrant for their arrest and are instructed to pay a sum of money to have the matter “cleared up.” This is a scam, as the Chenango County Sheriff’s Office will never contact individuals by phone to demand payment.
The Binghamton Rumble Ponies announced an extension of 5 more years to the naming rights agreement with Mirabito. The new agreement also continues in with Visions Federal Credit Union, who is the title sponsor of the Starting Gate Box Office at Mirabito Stadium, Rumble Ponies GM Richard Tylicki explains:
(Richard Tylicki 2-2-26)
The new Agreement between Mirabito Energy Products and Visions Federal Credit Union runs through the duration of the Major League Baseball's Professional Development agreement with the New York Mets through 2030. Also today, tickets went on sale for Rumble Ponies games at Mirabito Stadium, more information is available at bingrp.com.
Local Film-makers Joe Stillman & Jeri Wachter will be showing 5 of their Documentaries on uniquely American Stories on Friday & Saturday at Foothills in Oneonta, Joe Stillman told WCDO News about the films:
(Joe Stillman 2-2-26)
The films include the Jimmy Massey Story, about a former Marine speaking out on abuses during the Iraq War, another about former US Attorney General Ramsey Clark, another about poverty in Agriculture, another about COVID 19's effect on Americans & the 5th about 500 years of history being rediscovered in South Texas. Jeri Wachter said that both of them will be there both Friday & Saturday at Foothills, Veterans can attend free and how tickets can be purchased:
(Jeri Wachter 2-2-26)
More information is available at important films media.com. the films will be run from 2:00 PM through 10:00 PM both days.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced Empire AI campus partnerships between SUNY’s university centers, university colleges, technology colleges, and community colleges to advance artificial intelligence research and education for the public good. The State University of New York at Albany is partnering with SUNY Oneonta, SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech, and Hudson Valley Community College on 1 project, and The State University of New York at Binghamton is partnering with SUNY Cortland, SUNY Delhi, SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Oneonta, Broome Community College, and Tompkins Cortland Community College om\n another project.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 2-2-26
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 30-year-old Daniel Roe of Davenport, who is accused of subjecting a juvenile to sexual contact in May 2024. Roe was also alleged to have subjected another juvenile to inappropriate sexual conversations during the same time frame. Investigators arrested Roe on 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, 1 count of Forcible Touching, 1 count of Sexual Abuse, Roe was arraigned & Orders of Protection were issued for the victims. Roe was later released on his own recognizance and was directed to appear at the Town of Davenport Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 35 year old Shane Tweedie of Walton following an investigation into a stolen vehicle complaint reported in the Town of Bovina and was later located in the Village of Walton. Tweedie was located by deputies in the Village of Walton and he was charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, Grand Larceny, Burglary, Criminal Contempt & Criminal Trespass, Tweedie was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to await Centralized Arraignment Court.
City of Oneonta announced that crews will be installing new Rapid Flashing Beacons at crosswalks at the new roundabout project. Motorists should expect temporary lane closures at various times over the next two weeks, at Main Street East, Lettis Highway South, Main Street West through the roundabout and at Pine Street.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 19 year old Dayton Carney of Pittsfield, for Assault & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, following an investigation into an assault complaint in the Town of Milford. Carney was arrested and processed & was turned over to Corrections Staff to await arraignment, he will appear in the Milford Town Court at a later date.
WCDO News — Wednesday 1-7-26
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-7-26
State Department of Transportation announced that major construction is complete on the $4 million roundabout project at The intersection of James F. Lettis Highway, Main Street & Maple Street in downtown Oneonta. The $4 million project began in the summer of 2025 and was funded through the Department's Highway Safety Improvement Program. It is the first of two projects in the City and Town of Oneonta, with a second project tentatively scheduled for the 2026 construction season to upgrade sidewalks and enhance the flow of traffic along State Routes 23 and 28 near the southern end of the Lettis Highway. In the coming weeks, some final touches will be added to the roundabout.
The United Way of Mid-Rural New York's Annual Campaign exceeded their goal of $562,900, Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco explains:
(Elizabeth Monaco 1-7-26)
The money raised will go to 41 local organizations & 11 initiatives in the 4 counties that the United Way of Mid Rural New York Covers.
The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 Tourism Promotion & Development Grant Program, for projects to attract visitors to Delaware County and enhance the overall tourism industry. The Applications Deadline is February 27, & should be mailed to Delaware County Department of Economic Development, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4 in Delhi, 13753. The Grant program is funded through revenues raised through the Delaware County Occupancy Tax, more information is available at dcecodev.com.
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled proposals to strengthen New York’s gun laws by cracking down on 3D-printed and illegal firearms. The new legislation would establish criminal penalties for the manufacture of 3D-printed firearms and order minimum safety standards for 3D printer manufacturers to block the production of firearms and firearm components. The legislation would also require gun manufacturers to design their pistols so they cannot be modified into illegal machine guns, and require police departments and sheriffs’ offices to report recoveries of all 3D printed guns to the state.
The New Berlin Police Department & local firefighters responded to an accident on State Highway 23 near Sheff Road, where the vehicle caught on fire. The New Berlin Police Department reported that the road was closed in both directions following the accident, shortly before noon today, motorists were detoured around the site, more information will be released in the near future.
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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-7-25
The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon at approximately 1:45 pm., Troopers were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision on State Route 79 near Still Road in Harpursville. The preliminary investigation reveals that a 17-year-old male from Whitney Point was operating a pick-up truck when he collided with a Town of Colesville dump truck, The 17-year-old was transported to Wilson Hospital and was later pronounced deceased. The 20-year-old operator of the dump truck did not report any injuries. The investigation is on-going. More will be released when it is available.
A former Broome-Tioga BOCES employee is facing charges after an investigation into inappropriate conduct with a BOCES student. On November 12, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from the New York State Child Abuse Hotline regarding inappropriate conduct between a juvenile student and a member of the Broome-Tioga BOCES faculty. 51 year old Evan Thorson of Endicott was charged with Child Endangerment and Official Misconduct, a warrant & an Order of Protection was issued by the Town of Dickinson Court. Thorson turned himself in and was processed on Monday. Thorson was no longer employed by BroomeTioga BOCES.
The State Department of Health has confirmed that the State's childhood vaccination policies remain unchanged despite recent federal revisions to immunization recommendations. The Department confirmed that there will be no changes to vaccine access, insurance coverage or the federal Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to eligible children. Health care providers in New York State are advised to continue their "evidence-based immunization practices." State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald. "There was no new science, safety data or discovery presented by the federal government."
Bassett's FoxCare Center in Oneonta is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm. at the Conference Room 1 at FoxCare Center in Oneonta. Appointments are available by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting www.redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, walk-ins are also welcome
State Department of Transportation announced that major construction is complete on the $4 million roundabout project at The intersection of James F. Lettis Highway, Main Street & Maple Street in downtown Oneonta. The $4 million project began in the summer of 2025 and was funded through the Department's Highway Safety Improvement Program. It is the first of two projects in the City and Town of Oneonta, with a second project tentatively scheduled for the 2026 construction season to upgrade sidewalks and enhance the flow of traffic along State Routes 23 and 28 near the southern end of the Lettis Highway. In the coming weeks, some final touches will be added to the roundabout.
The United Way of Mid-Rural New York's Annual Campaign exceeded their goal of $562,900, Executive Director Elizabeth Monaco explains:
(Elizabeth Monaco 1-7-26)
The money raised will go to 41 local organizations & 11 initiatives in the 4 counties that the United Way of Mid Rural New York Covers.
The Delaware County Tourism Advisory Board is now accepting applications for funding under the 2026 Tourism Promotion & Development Grant Program, for projects to attract visitors to Delaware County and enhance the overall tourism industry. The Applications Deadline is February 27, & should be mailed to Delaware County Department of Economic Development, 1 Courthouse Square, Suite 4 in Delhi, 13753. The Grant program is funded through revenues raised through the Delaware County Occupancy Tax, more information is available at dcecodev.com.
Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled proposals to strengthen New York’s gun laws by cracking down on 3D-printed and illegal firearms. The new legislation would establish criminal penalties for the manufacture of 3D-printed firearms and order minimum safety standards for 3D printer manufacturers to block the production of firearms and firearm components. The legislation would also require gun manufacturers to design their pistols so they cannot be modified into illegal machine guns, and require police departments and sheriffs’ offices to report recoveries of all 3D printed guns to the state.
The New Berlin Police Department & local firefighters responded to an accident on State Highway 23 near Sheff Road, where the vehicle caught on fire. The New Berlin Police Department reported that the road was closed in both directions following the accident, shortly before noon today, motorists were detoured around the site, more information will be released in the near future.
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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 1-7-25
The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Tuesday afternoon at approximately 1:45 pm., Troopers were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision on State Route 79 near Still Road in Harpursville. The preliminary investigation reveals that a 17-year-old male from Whitney Point was operating a pick-up truck when he collided with a Town of Colesville dump truck, The 17-year-old was transported to Wilson Hospital and was later pronounced deceased. The 20-year-old operator of the dump truck did not report any injuries. The investigation is on-going. More will be released when it is available.
A former Broome-Tioga BOCES employee is facing charges after an investigation into inappropriate conduct with a BOCES student. On November 12, the Broome County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from the New York State Child Abuse Hotline regarding inappropriate conduct between a juvenile student and a member of the Broome-Tioga BOCES faculty. 51 year old Evan Thorson of Endicott was charged with Child Endangerment and Official Misconduct, a warrant & an Order of Protection was issued by the Town of Dickinson Court. Thorson turned himself in and was processed on Monday. Thorson was no longer employed by BroomeTioga BOCES.
The State Department of Health has confirmed that the State's childhood vaccination policies remain unchanged despite recent federal revisions to immunization recommendations. The Department confirmed that there will be no changes to vaccine access, insurance coverage or the federal Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccines at no cost to eligible children. Health care providers in New York State are advised to continue their "evidence-based immunization practices." State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald. "There was no new science, safety data or discovery presented by the federal government."
Bassett's FoxCare Center in Oneonta is hosting a blood drive with the American Red Cross today from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 pm. at the Conference Room 1 at FoxCare Center in Oneonta. Appointments are available by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS, visiting www.redcrossblood.org, or using the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, walk-ins are also welcome
WCDO News — Wednesday 11-19-25
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-19-25
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has been officially awarded Civil Re-accreditation by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association for the period commencing October 2025, through October 2030. Sheriff DuMond told WCDO news what this means:
(Sheriff Craig DuMond 11-19-25)
DuMond said that about 30% of law enforcement agencies across the state earn the Civil Accreditation.
State Police Organized Retail Theft Task Force has recovered more than $2.6 million in stolen goods statewide since launching new initiatives to curb retail theft in April 2024. Across 1,006 operations, State Police and local law enforcement partners have made 1,224 arrests and filed 2,146 charges, which translates to a 13% decrease in retail theft year-over-year in municipalities outside of New York City, for the 1st 6 months of 2025.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 22 year old Ross Guglielmetti of Deposit,on a number of charges, following a pursuit through Broome, Chenango & Otsego Counties. Guglielmetti was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Reckless Endangerment & resisting arrested, he face court action at a later date.
The New York State Department of Health has sent out an alert, warning New Yorkers or a new scam. Health department officials stated that Telephone scammers are mimicking the Department, some New Yorkers have been receiving phone calls from people identifying themselves as a Department of Health Employee, they will ask for information about a controlled substance prescription, adding to the confusion, the caller ID may even say the caller is from the Department of Health. Officials said that the Health Department will not make such calls to private citizens, they advise people who receive these calls to hang up & alert local law enforcement.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 11-19-25
The City of Norwich Police Department arrested 51 year old Delf King of Norwich for 2nd & 4rd Degree Robbery, plus criminal mischief & Grand larceny, following an investigation of a robbery in the City on April 6th. King is accused of attacking a victim on East Main Street, causing multiple bleeding injuries, & forcibly stole the victim's cell phone, and smashed it, he then retreated to his residence, retrieved a firearm, and pointed it at the victim. King appeared in Chenango County Arraignment Court where bail was set at $5,000 cash, He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility and will appear in City of Norwich Court at a later date.
The Next "Her Health Matters" talk will be held today & it will focus on Pelvic Health. Physical Therapist Allison O’Neill will be the guest speaker, at the Canasawacta Country Club, in Norwich. The program will begin at 6 pm, The presentation and discussion will follow at 7 pm. more information on UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series, is available at (607) 337-4510.
Chobani announced that the City of Rome Planning Board approved Chobani's plan to build a facility, consisting of 8 buildings. A new design was required as the FAA said parts of the original facility were too close to the runway of the Griffiss Airport, and the 130 foot building is being moved to another part of the campus.
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 pm. - 5 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street. Reserve your spot to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has been officially awarded Civil Re-accreditation by the New York State Sheriffs’ Association for the period commencing October 2025, through October 2030. Sheriff DuMond told WCDO news what this means:
(Sheriff Craig DuMond 11-19-25)
DuMond said that about 30% of law enforcement agencies across the state earn the Civil Accreditation.
State Police Organized Retail Theft Task Force has recovered more than $2.6 million in stolen goods statewide since launching new initiatives to curb retail theft in April 2024. Across 1,006 operations, State Police and local law enforcement partners have made 1,224 arrests and filed 2,146 charges, which translates to a 13% decrease in retail theft year-over-year in municipalities outside of New York City, for the 1st 6 months of 2025.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 22 year old Ross Guglielmetti of Deposit,on a number of charges, following a pursuit through Broome, Chenango & Otsego Counties. Guglielmetti was charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer in a Motor Vehicle, Obstruction of Governmental Administration, Reckless Endangerment & resisting arrested, he face court action at a later date.
The New York State Department of Health has sent out an alert, warning New Yorkers or a new scam. Health department officials stated that Telephone scammers are mimicking the Department, some New Yorkers have been receiving phone calls from people identifying themselves as a Department of Health Employee, they will ask for information about a controlled substance prescription, adding to the confusion, the caller ID may even say the caller is from the Department of Health. Officials said that the Health Department will not make such calls to private citizens, they advise people who receive these calls to hang up & alert local law enforcement.
A.M. NEWS Wednesday 11-19-25
The City of Norwich Police Department arrested 51 year old Delf King of Norwich for 2nd & 4rd Degree Robbery, plus criminal mischief & Grand larceny, following an investigation of a robbery in the City on April 6th. King is accused of attacking a victim on East Main Street, causing multiple bleeding injuries, & forcibly stole the victim's cell phone, and smashed it, he then retreated to his residence, retrieved a firearm, and pointed it at the victim. King appeared in Chenango County Arraignment Court where bail was set at $5,000 cash, He was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility and will appear in City of Norwich Court at a later date.
The Next "Her Health Matters" talk will be held today & it will focus on Pelvic Health. Physical Therapist Allison O’Neill will be the guest speaker, at the Canasawacta Country Club, in Norwich. The program will begin at 6 pm, The presentation and discussion will follow at 7 pm. more information on UHS Chenango Memorial’s Her Health Matters Series, is available at (607) 337-4510.
Chobani announced that the City of Rome Planning Board approved Chobani's plan to build a facility, consisting of 8 buildings. A new design was required as the FAA said parts of the original facility were too close to the runway of the Griffiss Airport, and the 130 foot building is being moved to another part of the campus.
The next American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today in Oneonta from 12 pm. - 5 pm., at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street. Reserve your spot to give blood or platelets by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
WCDO News — Monday 11-3-25
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-3-25
Norwich Police arrested 59 year old Richard Clemons of Norwich on numerous counts of Rape, promoting a sexual performance by a child, possessing a sexual performance by a child, forcible touching, endangering the welfare of a child, Tampering with physical evidence & sexual abuse. Norwich police & the Chenango County Child advocacy Center received information of a an adult performing sexual activities with a 13 year old juvenile, Clemons was taken into custody, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail pending future court action.
Many local races are on the ballot for Election day tomorrow, in the Town of Sidney, 5 people are running for 2 seats on the town Board, Incumbents Bill Heath & Frank Selleck are looking to keep their spots on the Board, first, Bill Heath:
(Bill Heath 11-3-25)
Frank Selleck wants to continue on the board, to continue his tenure:
(Frank Selleck 11-3-25)
Republican Andy Hinkley feels that the Town of Sidney has not shared in prosperity in many years:
(Andy Hinkley 11-3-25)
Former Marine Rich DeCola told WCDO that he feels that collaboration between the Town & Village of Sidney has been lacking:
(Rich DeCola 11-3-25)
Jesse Wakeman is a young businessman who feels that partisan politics has prevented Sidney from moving forward in recruiting business and building housing:
(Jesse Wakeman 11-3-25)
Also, Giffen Ott is challenging Incumbent Eric Wilson for Sidney Town Supervisor.
The Bainbridge Guilford Central school District will host their 10th annual Veterans breakfast this Friday, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:
(Tim Ryan 11-3-25)
RSVP's are requested by Wednesday by calling Kelly at 607-967-6321.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County is holding their annual Light Up A Life Ornament sale, Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:
(Sarah Green 11-3-25)
The Annual Light Up A Life Ceremony will be held this year on December 3rd at the Jewish Center of Norwich at 72 South Broad Street.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-3-25
60 year old Ann Affolder of Binghamton, was arrested after she struck multiple trick-or-treaters with her vehicle on Halloween in the Town of Chenango on South Morningside Drive. Deputies & 1st responders found the vehicle with an adult male still trapped underneath, 1st responders were able to successfully extricate the victim, 4 victims were injured, 3 were transported to Wilson Hospital. The investigation revealed that Affolder was backing out of a driveway when the vehicle accelerated onto the street and struck 4 people, Affolder was charged with Vehicular Assault, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, & Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance for Methamphetamines, she was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility without bail.
State Troopers responded last Tuesday to State Highway 28 near County Highway 6 in the town of Middletown for a 2-vehicle crash. An investigation determined that an SUV driven by 36 year old Natasha Reed of Delhi crossed into on-coming traffic, into the path of an SUV driven by 57 year old Ernest Bilzer of Fleischmanns. Reed was pronounced deceased at Margaretville Hospital, Bilzer was transported to O’Connor Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is on-going.
Delaware County Sheriffs Office arrested 43 year old James Clark of Stamford for Promoting Prison Contraband, Last Week members of the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division investigated a report from Corrections personnel in which an incarcerated individual was found to be in possession of medication that he had diverted. Clark was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband, Clark was later arraigned, where bail was set at $1,000 cash and $2,000 bond on the new charge. Clark was then remanded back to the custody of the Delaware County Jail on the original charges.
Norwich Police arrested 59 year old Richard Clemons of Norwich on numerous counts of Rape, promoting a sexual performance by a child, possessing a sexual performance by a child, forcible touching, endangering the welfare of a child, Tampering with physical evidence & sexual abuse. Norwich police & the Chenango County Child advocacy Center received information of a an adult performing sexual activities with a 13 year old juvenile, Clemons was taken into custody, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $50,000 cash bail pending future court action.
Many local races are on the ballot for Election day tomorrow, in the Town of Sidney, 5 people are running for 2 seats on the town Board, Incumbents Bill Heath & Frank Selleck are looking to keep their spots on the Board, first, Bill Heath:
(Bill Heath 11-3-25)
Frank Selleck wants to continue on the board, to continue his tenure:
(Frank Selleck 11-3-25)
Republican Andy Hinkley feels that the Town of Sidney has not shared in prosperity in many years:
(Andy Hinkley 11-3-25)
Former Marine Rich DeCola told WCDO that he feels that collaboration between the Town & Village of Sidney has been lacking:
(Rich DeCola 11-3-25)
Jesse Wakeman is a young businessman who feels that partisan politics has prevented Sidney from moving forward in recruiting business and building housing:
(Jesse Wakeman 11-3-25)
Also, Giffen Ott is challenging Incumbent Eric Wilson for Sidney Town Supervisor.
The Bainbridge Guilford Central school District will host their 10th annual Veterans breakfast this Friday, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan explains:
(Tim Ryan 11-3-25)
RSVP's are requested by Wednesday by calling Kelly at 607-967-6321.
Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County is holding their annual Light Up A Life Ornament sale, Spokesperson Sarah Green explains:
(Sarah Green 11-3-25)
The Annual Light Up A Life Ceremony will be held this year on December 3rd at the Jewish Center of Norwich at 72 South Broad Street.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-3-25
60 year old Ann Affolder of Binghamton, was arrested after she struck multiple trick-or-treaters with her vehicle on Halloween in the Town of Chenango on South Morningside Drive. Deputies & 1st responders found the vehicle with an adult male still trapped underneath, 1st responders were able to successfully extricate the victim, 4 victims were injured, 3 were transported to Wilson Hospital. The investigation revealed that Affolder was backing out of a driveway when the vehicle accelerated onto the street and struck 4 people, Affolder was charged with Vehicular Assault, Driving While Ability Impaired by Drugs, & Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance for Methamphetamines, she was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility without bail.
State Troopers responded last Tuesday to State Highway 28 near County Highway 6 in the town of Middletown for a 2-vehicle crash. An investigation determined that an SUV driven by 36 year old Natasha Reed of Delhi crossed into on-coming traffic, into the path of an SUV driven by 57 year old Ernest Bilzer of Fleischmanns. Reed was pronounced deceased at Margaretville Hospital, Bilzer was transported to O’Connor Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is on-going.
Delaware County Sheriffs Office arrested 43 year old James Clark of Stamford for Promoting Prison Contraband, Last Week members of the Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division investigated a report from Corrections personnel in which an incarcerated individual was found to be in possession of medication that he had diverted. Clark was charged with Promoting Prison Contraband, Clark was later arraigned, where bail was set at $1,000 cash and $2,000 bond on the new charge. Clark was then remanded back to the custody of the Delaware County Jail on the original charges.
ANDY HINKLEYANN AFFOLDERBAINBRIDGE GUILFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT VETERANS BREAKFASTBILL HEATHBinghamtonCHENANGO COUNTY CHILD ADVOCACY CENTERDelhiERNEST BILZERFleischmannsFRANK SELLECKHOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE OF CHENANGO COUNTYJAMES CLARKJESSE WAKEMANNATASHA REEDNew YorkNorwichNYRICHARD CLEMSONRICHARD DeCOLASARAH GREENStamfordTIM RYANTown of ChenangoTOWN OF MIDDLETOWNWCDO
WCDO News — Monday 10-27-25
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-27-25
The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 3rd Judicial Department, has ordered a hearing on Gordon Mower Jr.'s motion to vacate his murder conviction, claiming that he received ineffective counsel when he was found guilty of killing his parents in 1996. The court found sufficient grounds to warrant a hearing on Mower's claims, the decision reverses a previous denial by the Otsego County Court. Mower was convicted of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life without parole.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 42 year old Michael Fletcher & 36 year old Michelle Bremner, both of Westford, for numerous counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, plus Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia & False Personation following an investigation originating from a request for a welfare check on 3 children at a residence in the Town of Westford. Deputies located the defendants inside the residence, they provided false information in an attempt to hide their true identities as they were wanted on multiple active warrants, multiple items of drug paraphernalia were in plain view, and the Otsego County Child Protective Services were contacted for the children. Fletcher & Bremner were processed, arraigned & were remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await further court proceedings. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are pending.
40 year old Jorge Cortina of Binghamton was sentenced to 8 years in State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for his conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & 3 to 6 years in State Prison for his conviction of Criminal Possession of a Weapon and 364 days in the Broome County Jail for Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, with the sentences to run concurrently. Cortina was stopped in September 2024 in a motor vehicle in Binghamton by members of the Broome County Sheriffs Strategic Response Group, he was found to possess methamphetamine, a pistol, and a digital scale to weigh narcotics, he was found guilty of the charges in July in Broome County Court.
Election Day is just over a week away, with numerous local races to be decided by the voters. One of the area races is the Sidney Town Justice position, Greg McCann told WCDO News that he has many years in the court & in Law Enforcement:
(Greg McCann 10-27-25)
Jen Ruling is challenging McCann for the position, she told WCDO News about her experience with the court:
(Jen Ruling 10-27-25)
Election day is Tuesday November 4th, more information is available at the area County Board of Elections websites.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-27-25
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to an address in Walton to execute a bench warrant issued for 47 year old Luke Lupo, for his failure to appear in Court, 3 individuals were present, Lupo, 43-year-old John Whiteside Jr, and 45-year-old Melissa Knorr. Whiteside had active charges with Colchester Police for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Deputies observed drug paraphernalia, they applied for & received a search warrant, they uncovered Methamphetamine. Lupo, Whiteside, and Knorr were arrested, and were charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Lupo was transported to the Delaware County Jail and held pending his arraignment, Whiteside was turned over to Colchester Police, he was held pending arraignment, Knorr was released on an appearance ticket.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bryce Bauder of Norwich, following an investigation into a domestic dispute that occurred on October 19, in Norwich. Bauder was involved in a domestic dispute with a victim who had an active full stay-away order of protection against him. Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Norwich Police Department located Bauder at his residence, where he was taken into custody without incident and was charged with 2 Counts of Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Family Offense, Menacing, Reckless Endangerment & Burglary, he was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $30,000 cash bail.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 Sherburne residents on multiple drug-related charges Friday in Sherburne. Deputies observed Jessica Baum, who was known to have an active warrant inside a vehicle, with Jason Wheeler, a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, packaging materials, and digital scales. Baum and Wheeler were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia & Conspiracy, they were arraigned, Baum was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Sherburne Village Court at a later date. Wheeler was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail and is also scheduled to appear in Sherburne Village Court at a later date.
State Police, State Senator Oberacker and Assemblyman Angelino will honor the memory of Trooper Jill Mattice, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, at 10:30 AM at State Police Oneonta barracks on Oneida Street, Oneonta. State Police will announce the dedication of a portion of State Route 23 as the “Trooper Jill Mattice Highway.” Following a brief ceremony, they will proceed to the memorial site in the Town of Morris for the unveiling of the new highway sign. Trooper Mattice lost her life on January 20, 2010, when her patrol vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer on Route 23 in the Town of Morris.
STATE POLICE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT will increase patrols to combat impaired & reckless Driving through Halloween, beginning today through Friday. 46,212 Citations Were Issued This Time Last Year During the 2024 Halloween Enforcement Period.
The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, 3rd Judicial Department, has ordered a hearing on Gordon Mower Jr.'s motion to vacate his murder conviction, claiming that he received ineffective counsel when he was found guilty of killing his parents in 1996. The court found sufficient grounds to warrant a hearing on Mower's claims, the decision reverses a previous denial by the Otsego County Court. Mower was convicted of first-degree murder and was sentenced to life without parole.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 42 year old Michael Fletcher & 36 year old Michelle Bremner, both of Westford, for numerous counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, plus Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia & False Personation following an investigation originating from a request for a welfare check on 3 children at a residence in the Town of Westford. Deputies located the defendants inside the residence, they provided false information in an attempt to hide their true identities as they were wanted on multiple active warrants, multiple items of drug paraphernalia were in plain view, and the Otsego County Child Protective Services were contacted for the children. Fletcher & Bremner were processed, arraigned & were remanded to the Otsego County Correctional Facility to await further court proceedings. The investigation is on-going and additional charges are pending.
40 year old Jorge Cortina of Binghamton was sentenced to 8 years in State Prison, followed by 3 years of post-release supervision for his conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & 3 to 6 years in State Prison for his conviction of Criminal Possession of a Weapon and 364 days in the Broome County Jail for Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, with the sentences to run concurrently. Cortina was stopped in September 2024 in a motor vehicle in Binghamton by members of the Broome County Sheriffs Strategic Response Group, he was found to possess methamphetamine, a pistol, and a digital scale to weigh narcotics, he was found guilty of the charges in July in Broome County Court.
Election Day is just over a week away, with numerous local races to be decided by the voters. One of the area races is the Sidney Town Justice position, Greg McCann told WCDO News that he has many years in the court & in Law Enforcement:
(Greg McCann 10-27-25)
Jen Ruling is challenging McCann for the position, she told WCDO News about her experience with the court:
(Jen Ruling 10-27-25)
Election day is Tuesday November 4th, more information is available at the area County Board of Elections websites.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 10-27-25
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies responded to an address in Walton to execute a bench warrant issued for 47 year old Luke Lupo, for his failure to appear in Court, 3 individuals were present, Lupo, 43-year-old John Whiteside Jr, and 45-year-old Melissa Knorr. Whiteside had active charges with Colchester Police for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, Deputies observed drug paraphernalia, they applied for & received a search warrant, they uncovered Methamphetamine. Lupo, Whiteside, and Knorr were arrested, and were charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Lupo was transported to the Delaware County Jail and held pending his arraignment, Whiteside was turned over to Colchester Police, he was held pending arraignment, Knorr was released on an appearance ticket.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested Bryce Bauder of Norwich, following an investigation into a domestic dispute that occurred on October 19, in Norwich. Bauder was involved in a domestic dispute with a victim who had an active full stay-away order of protection against him. Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Norwich Police Department located Bauder at his residence, where he was taken into custody without incident and was charged with 2 Counts of Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Criminal Contempt, Aggravated Family Offense, Menacing, Reckless Endangerment & Burglary, he was arraigned and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $30,000 cash bail.
The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 2 Sherburne residents on multiple drug-related charges Friday in Sherburne. Deputies observed Jessica Baum, who was known to have an active warrant inside a vehicle, with Jason Wheeler, a search of the vehicle resulted in the discovery of methamphetamine, packaging materials, and digital scales. Baum and Wheeler were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia & Conspiracy, they were arraigned, Baum was released on her own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Sherburne Village Court at a later date. Wheeler was remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility without bail and is also scheduled to appear in Sherburne Village Court at a later date.
State Police, State Senator Oberacker and Assemblyman Angelino will honor the memory of Trooper Jill Mattice, who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, at 10:30 AM at State Police Oneonta barracks on Oneida Street, Oneonta. State Police will announce the dedication of a portion of State Route 23 as the “Trooper Jill Mattice Highway.” Following a brief ceremony, they will proceed to the memorial site in the Town of Morris for the unveiling of the new highway sign. Trooper Mattice lost her life on January 20, 2010, when her patrol vehicle collided with a tractor-trailer on Route 23 in the Town of Morris.
STATE POLICE AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT will increase patrols to combat impaired & reckless Driving through Halloween, beginning today through Friday. 46,212 Citations Were Issued This Time Last Year During the 2024 Halloween Enforcement Period.
WCDO News — Friday 4-4-25
P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-4-25
Assemblyman Joe Angelino announced that a bill that required a mandatory prison sentence without parole for those convicted of killing a police officer, firefighter or 1st responder, or for killing a child, failed to pass the assembly code committee and was not sent for a full floor vote. Another bill would have made it a crime to spit in the face of a police officer, correction officer or 1st responder, it also failed to pass the codes committee. Angelino said that there are bills coming up that fall short for the safety of the general public that may pass:
(Angelino 4-4-25)
Angelino also said that a budget agreement has still not been passed, it was due on April 1st, an extender was passed through Thursday, another extender was passed to extend it into next week.
Delaware County Sheriffs Office received a report Friday of a threat made to an Insurance Company. 75 year old Robert Meredith of Andes, made multiple death threats to employees of the insurance company. Investigators found that Meredith was in possession of a semi-automatic pistol, he did not possess a State Pistol Permit. Meredith was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, he was released on an appearance ticket returnable to Andes Town Court at a later date.
51 year old Cindy Manon of Margaretville pleaded guilty in Middletown Court to Driving a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Manon was sentenced to 3 years of probation supervision, she is also required to attend a Victim Impact Panel, and her license is revoked for at least 6 months, if she violates these terms, she will be resentenced to 1 year in jail. On August 30, a State Trooper pulled over Manon, she failed the field sobriety test, a lab test showed positive results of methamphetamine and other drugs in her system.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded on September 29th, 2024, to Davenport for a report of a car into a house. 2 occupants of the house had sustained major injuries, the operator of the vehicle, 18-year-old Jayden Aviles, of Maryland, New York was impaired by Cannabis, 1 of the victims died as a result of the injuries sustained during the collision. A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down an indictment charging Aviles with Driving while Ability Impaired by Drugs, Vehicular Manslaughter & Vehicular Assault, Aviles was arrested Friday & was released but had to surrender his passport, Drivers License, he could not leave the region Aviles is scheduled to re-appear at the Delaware County Court at a later date for further Court Action.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 8 SUNY campuses are developing departments, centers, and institutes of AI and Society to broaden AI development. The state has provided $5 million in funding to foster collaboration across disciplines to promote inclusive AI research, to address ethical concerns in the use of AI, and to advance responsible data use. Investments will launch the creation of the Institute for AI and Society at Binghamton University.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-4-25
The Chenango County Farm Bureau will host its Inaugural Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 8 to 11 am., April 5, at the Norwich Grange Hall, located at 167 County Road 32A in Norwich.
The Jericho Arts Council will have a local band performing this Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, spokesman Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 4-4-25)
Tickets can be reserved at (607) 288-3882.
The Double A New York Mets affiliate, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies will open the season on the road tonight against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The home opener will be on Tuesday night against the Hartford Yard Goats at Mirabito Stadium starting at 6:07 pm.
Assemblyman Joe Angelino announced that a bill that required a mandatory prison sentence without parole for those convicted of killing a police officer, firefighter or 1st responder, or for killing a child, failed to pass the assembly code committee and was not sent for a full floor vote. Another bill would have made it a crime to spit in the face of a police officer, correction officer or 1st responder, it also failed to pass the codes committee. Angelino said that there are bills coming up that fall short for the safety of the general public that may pass:
(Angelino 4-4-25)
Angelino also said that a budget agreement has still not been passed, it was due on April 1st, an extender was passed through Thursday, another extender was passed to extend it into next week.
Delaware County Sheriffs Office received a report Friday of a threat made to an Insurance Company. 75 year old Robert Meredith of Andes, made multiple death threats to employees of the insurance company. Investigators found that Meredith was in possession of a semi-automatic pistol, he did not possess a State Pistol Permit. Meredith was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, he was released on an appearance ticket returnable to Andes Town Court at a later date.
51 year old Cindy Manon of Margaretville pleaded guilty in Middletown Court to Driving a Motor Vehicle While Ability Impaired by Drugs. Manon was sentenced to 3 years of probation supervision, she is also required to attend a Victim Impact Panel, and her license is revoked for at least 6 months, if she violates these terms, she will be resentenced to 1 year in jail. On August 30, a State Trooper pulled over Manon, she failed the field sobriety test, a lab test showed positive results of methamphetamine and other drugs in her system.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded on September 29th, 2024, to Davenport for a report of a car into a house. 2 occupants of the house had sustained major injuries, the operator of the vehicle, 18-year-old Jayden Aviles, of Maryland, New York was impaired by Cannabis, 1 of the victims died as a result of the injuries sustained during the collision. A Delaware County Grand Jury handed down an indictment charging Aviles with Driving while Ability Impaired by Drugs, Vehicular Manslaughter & Vehicular Assault, Aviles was arrested Friday & was released but had to surrender his passport, Drivers License, he could not leave the region Aviles is scheduled to re-appear at the Delaware County Court at a later date for further Court Action.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that 8 SUNY campuses are developing departments, centers, and institutes of AI and Society to broaden AI development. The state has provided $5 million in funding to foster collaboration across disciplines to promote inclusive AI research, to address ethical concerns in the use of AI, and to advance responsible data use. Investments will launch the creation of the Institute for AI and Society at Binghamton University.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-4-25
The Chenango County Farm Bureau will host its Inaugural Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser from 8 to 11 am., April 5, at the Norwich Grange Hall, located at 167 County Road 32A in Norwich.
The Jericho Arts Council will have a local band performing this Saturday night at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre, spokesman Phil Wade explains:
(Phil Wade 4-4-25)
Tickets can be reserved at (607) 288-3882.
The Double A New York Mets affiliate, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies will open the season on the road tonight against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats. The home opener will be on Tuesday night against the Hartford Yard Goats at Mirabito Stadium starting at 6:07 pm.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 3-18-25
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-18-25
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for January 2025. The State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4.4% in January, locally, Chenango County had 4.4% unemployment, Delaware County 4.9% & Otsego County 5.3%.
The Tri County Senior Center at 43 Pearl Street in Sidney, will have an open House Friday evening to showcase the array of activities & programs that they offer, that senior may be interested in, Spokesperson Carol Allen explains:
(Carol Allen 3-18-25)
The Open House will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with the entrance in the right rear of the former Hospital building, more information is available at 563-8065.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for their annual awards, for Citizen of the Years, plus Business and non profit of the years. Nominations are due by this Thursday March 20th, email the nominations to sidneychamberny@gmail.com, the forms are available online at files.constantcontact.com. The Annual Recognition Dinner, Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Club 55 in Sidney.
More concerts & stand up comedy shows are coming to Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta, including 1 big name at the end of the month, according to spokesman Geoff Doyle:
(Geoff Doyle 3-18-25)
Tickets for the Tom Green show & others can be found at foothillspac.org.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-18-25
Chobani is gifting $250,000 each to infrastructure projects in Central New York, including for the Unadilla Community Farm's buildout of a solar-powered commercial kitchen and classroom space in West Edmeston, the kitchen will turn fresh harvests into nutritious meals for those in need, will also double as a teaching space for the Unadilla Community Farm's Beginning Farmer Training Program. Food made on-site will be donated to regional food pantries.
State Police are continuing with their St. Patrick’s Day special detail through today. Drivers can still expect to encounter DWI patrols, sobriety checkpoints, State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers, and they will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales to minors details during the campaign. Last year, Troopers arrested 132 people for DWI, issued 124 tickets for distracted driving and 5,576 tickets in total.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office announced that Applications are being accepted through April 1st for their annual summer camp for children from ages 9 through 12, for the weeks of June 29-July 5 and August 3-9. Children from economically challenged families and those who can benefit from positive interaction with deputy sheriffs should apply, Camp occurs at Keuka Lake in Penn Yan. Page 1 of the application packet is due on April 1st and the remaining 3 pages must be completed by a doctor, it is due by May 1st. For more information or an application, call 607-778-6543 or visit the Broome County Sheriff's Office.
The State DOT Reminds motorists that starting today, culvert work will begin on State Route 17 westbound in the Town of Sanford. Drivers should follow the posted detour using Exit 83, left onto Broome County Route 28 west for half a mile, then left back onto SR 17. Access for oversized vehicles will be restricted throughout the closure, which is expected to last 2 weeks.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their General Membership meeting this morning, the meeting will begin at 7:30 in the back of Bob's Diner
Village Elections are being held throughout the state today, where constituents will be voting for mayors and/or village board members, check with your village clerk for more information on polling places and candidates.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for January 2025. The State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4.4% in January, locally, Chenango County had 4.4% unemployment, Delaware County 4.9% & Otsego County 5.3%.
The Tri County Senior Center at 43 Pearl Street in Sidney, will have an open House Friday evening to showcase the array of activities & programs that they offer, that senior may be interested in, Spokesperson Carol Allen explains:
(Carol Allen 3-18-25)
The Open House will be from 6:00 to 8:00 PM with the entrance in the right rear of the former Hospital building, more information is available at 563-8065.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for their annual awards, for Citizen of the Years, plus Business and non profit of the years. Nominations are due by this Thursday March 20th, email the nominations to sidneychamberny@gmail.com, the forms are available online at files.constantcontact.com. The Annual Recognition Dinner, Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Club 55 in Sidney.
More concerts & stand up comedy shows are coming to Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta, including 1 big name at the end of the month, according to spokesman Geoff Doyle:
(Geoff Doyle 3-18-25)
Tickets for the Tom Green show & others can be found at foothillspac.org.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 3-18-25
Chobani is gifting $250,000 each to infrastructure projects in Central New York, including for the Unadilla Community Farm's buildout of a solar-powered commercial kitchen and classroom space in West Edmeston, the kitchen will turn fresh harvests into nutritious meals for those in need, will also double as a teaching space for the Unadilla Community Farm's Beginning Farmer Training Program. Food made on-site will be donated to regional food pantries.
State Police are continuing with their St. Patrick’s Day special detail through today. Drivers can still expect to encounter DWI patrols, sobriety checkpoints, State Police will also be ticketing distracted drivers, and they will also conduct underage drinking and unlawful sales to minors details during the campaign. Last year, Troopers arrested 132 people for DWI, issued 124 tickets for distracted driving and 5,576 tickets in total.
The Broome County Sheriff's Office announced that Applications are being accepted through April 1st for their annual summer camp for children from ages 9 through 12, for the weeks of June 29-July 5 and August 3-9. Children from economically challenged families and those who can benefit from positive interaction with deputy sheriffs should apply, Camp occurs at Keuka Lake in Penn Yan. Page 1 of the application packet is due on April 1st and the remaining 3 pages must be completed by a doctor, it is due by May 1st. For more information or an application, call 607-778-6543 or visit the Broome County Sheriff's Office.
The State DOT Reminds motorists that starting today, culvert work will begin on State Route 17 westbound in the Town of Sanford. Drivers should follow the posted detour using Exit 83, left onto Broome County Route 28 west for half a mile, then left back onto SR 17. Access for oversized vehicles will be restricted throughout the closure, which is expected to last 2 weeks.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their General Membership meeting this morning, the meeting will begin at 7:30 in the back of Bob's Diner
Village Elections are being held throughout the state today, where constituents will be voting for mayors and/or village board members, check with your village clerk for more information on polling places and candidates.
WCDO News — Wednesday 2-5-25
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-5-25
A wintry mix of precipitation will hit the region tomorrow, meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townsend 2-25-25)
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect tomorrow, we'll have the complete WCDO forecast following the news cast.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today discussed the impact that President Trump’s hiring freeze for federal workers will have on Americans receiving Social Security, Medicare benefits, or veterans’ benefits.
(Gillibrand 2-5-25)
Last year, the number of Social Security Administration employees, who process Social Security applications, hit a 27-year low; Trump’s hiring freeze risks increasing application processing times, wait times for appointments, and hold times for phone calls. 86% of Veterans Health Administration facilities reported severe shortages for medical officers, and 82% reported similar shortages for nurses.
Walton Fire and EMS Responded Tuesday Night at about 7:00 PM to a tractor trailer rollover approximately 2 miles North of the Village on State Highway 10. A fully loaded milk tanker carrying 38,000 pounds of milk had collided with guardrails and rolled onto its side, a NYSEG pole was broken and live wires were on the ground initially preventing responders from getting to the incident and driver. NYSEG responded and cleared the lives wires allowing safe access to the scene. The driver extricated himself from the cab of the truck through a window with assistance from a nearby homeowner, he was assessed by Walton EMS and transported to Delaware Valley Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Traffic on State Highway 10 was diverted while the scene was cleared, the State DOT, DEC spill response, Delaware County Sheriffs Office and Delhi Fire Department assisted, the road reopened to all traffic and All units were back in service at 11:45 pm
The 216th New York State Police Academy Graduation, will be held tomorrow at 11:00 AM at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, in Albany. 176 new Troopers will be honored for completing the 216th session of the Basic School of the State Police Academy, the new Troopers will be assigned to their new troops and will report for duty to begin their career with the State Police.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-5-25
The State Legislature in back at session working on legislation & the state budget proposal. Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News what committee assignments he has this session:
(Joe Angelino 2-5-25)
Angelino said that the assignments are the same as last year, the first 2 he mentioned do not forward legislation, but Police the legislature, Angelino of course spent 30 years with the Norwich police Department, rising to chief, before retiring & running for the State Assembly.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today at the AO FOX HOSPITAL a 1 Norton Avenue, from 12:00 NOON TO 5:30PM. Appointments can be made with the blood donor app, at redcrossblood.org, or 1-800-redcross.
A wintry mix of precipitation will hit the region tomorrow, meteorologist Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townsend 2-25-25)
A Winter Weather Advisory will be in effect tomorrow, we'll have the complete WCDO forecast following the news cast.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today discussed the impact that President Trump’s hiring freeze for federal workers will have on Americans receiving Social Security, Medicare benefits, or veterans’ benefits.
(Gillibrand 2-5-25)
Last year, the number of Social Security Administration employees, who process Social Security applications, hit a 27-year low; Trump’s hiring freeze risks increasing application processing times, wait times for appointments, and hold times for phone calls. 86% of Veterans Health Administration facilities reported severe shortages for medical officers, and 82% reported similar shortages for nurses.
Walton Fire and EMS Responded Tuesday Night at about 7:00 PM to a tractor trailer rollover approximately 2 miles North of the Village on State Highway 10. A fully loaded milk tanker carrying 38,000 pounds of milk had collided with guardrails and rolled onto its side, a NYSEG pole was broken and live wires were on the ground initially preventing responders from getting to the incident and driver. NYSEG responded and cleared the lives wires allowing safe access to the scene. The driver extricated himself from the cab of the truck through a window with assistance from a nearby homeowner, he was assessed by Walton EMS and transported to Delaware Valley Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Traffic on State Highway 10 was diverted while the scene was cleared, the State DOT, DEC spill response, Delaware County Sheriffs Office and Delhi Fire Department assisted, the road reopened to all traffic and All units were back in service at 11:45 pm
The 216th New York State Police Academy Graduation, will be held tomorrow at 11:00 AM at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center, in Albany. 176 new Troopers will be honored for completing the 216th session of the Basic School of the State Police Academy, the new Troopers will be assigned to their new troops and will report for duty to begin their career with the State Police.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 2-5-25
The State Legislature in back at session working on legislation & the state budget proposal. Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino told WCDO News what committee assignments he has this session:
(Joe Angelino 2-5-25)
Angelino said that the assignments are the same as last year, the first 2 he mentioned do not forward legislation, but Police the legislature, Angelino of course spent 30 years with the Norwich police Department, rising to chief, before retiring & running for the State Assembly.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today at the AO FOX HOSPITAL a 1 Norton Avenue, from 12:00 NOON TO 5:30PM. Appointments can be made with the blood donor app, at redcrossblood.org, or 1-800-redcross.
WCDO News — Tuesday 1-28-25
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-28-25
A Winter Weather Advisory is in in effect for part of the WCDO Listening area through Thursday Morning, with snow forecast throughout the local Counties, Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 1-28-25)
We'll have our Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 63 year old Keith Hansen, of Oneonta, for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address, following an investigation in to a registered sex offender who relocated from his residence in the Town of Oneonta and did not make the proper notifications to the Sex Offender Registry. During the investigation, a warrant was issued out of the Town of Middlefield for Hansen after he failed to appear for court proceedings for a previous sex offender violation charge. Deputies responded to the Oneonta Police Department and took custody of Hansen Monday on the active warrant, he was processed and turned over to corrections staff to await Centralized Arraignment.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Travis Button of Norwich for Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of an Address Change. Button is a level 2 sex offender, he is required to report a change of address to authorities where he is residing, Button failed to do so, and he is currently held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility and is to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Sunday in the Town of Kortright to a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 29, Deputies made contact with the driver, 23-year-old Jillian Bishop of Newburgh. Deputies arrested and charged Bishop with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Keep right and Open container in a Motor vehicle, among other charges, Bishop was processed and released on appearance tickets for Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for December 2024. New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4.4% in December 2024. Locally Chenango county had 3.4% unemployment, Delaware County 3.9% and Otsego County 3.8%
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-28-25
A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 4-count indictment against 51 year old Michael Thiel of Sidney, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, and Criminal Nuisance, Thiel is accused of possessing a pistol with the intent to use it unlawfully against another, he is also accused of possessing methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney with intent to sell, last October and that he maintained a premises in the Village of Sidney where persons came to gather for the purpose of engaging in the unlawful sale of narcotics.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 86 year old James Lieberman following a complaint involving a Juvenile at the Delhi Nursing and Rehab Center in the Town of Delhi. Lieberman is accused of exposing himself to a child less than 16 years of age, he was charged with public lewdness & endangering the welfare of a child and he is ordered to appear in Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that Corporal Kyle Karcher, Deputy Justin Mohr, and Deputy Victor Altheim have been awarded the Deputy of the Year Award from the New York State Sheriffs' Institute. On September 4th, 2024, all three responded to a shots fired call in the Town of Hancock, They arrived on scene to find that a victim had been shot while walking his dog and had retreated into his residence with his girlfriend, as the perpetrator allegedly continued firing at their home.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in in effect for part of the WCDO Listening area through Thursday Morning, with snow forecast throughout the local Counties, Meteorologist Rich Townsend comments:
(Rich Townsend 1-28-25)
We'll have our Tri-County Forecast at the end of this news cast.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 63 year old Keith Hansen, of Oneonta, for Sex Offender Failure to Notify Change of Address, following an investigation in to a registered sex offender who relocated from his residence in the Town of Oneonta and did not make the proper notifications to the Sex Offender Registry. During the investigation, a warrant was issued out of the Town of Middlefield for Hansen after he failed to appear for court proceedings for a previous sex offender violation charge. Deputies responded to the Oneonta Police Department and took custody of Hansen Monday on the active warrant, he was processed and turned over to corrections staff to await Centralized Arraignment.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Travis Button of Norwich for Failure to Notify Law Enforcement of an Address Change. Button is a level 2 sex offender, he is required to report a change of address to authorities where he is residing, Button failed to do so, and he is currently held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility and is to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Sunday in the Town of Kortright to a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 29, Deputies made contact with the driver, 23-year-old Jillian Bishop of Newburgh. Deputies arrested and charged Bishop with Driving While Intoxicated, Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, Failure to Keep right and Open container in a Motor vehicle, among other charges, Bishop was processed and released on appearance tickets for Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
The State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for December 2024. New York State's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held constant at 4.4% in December 2024. Locally Chenango county had 3.4% unemployment, Delaware County 3.9% and Otsego County 3.8%
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 1-28-25
A Delaware County Grand Jury returned a 4-count indictment against 51 year old Michael Thiel of Sidney, for Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, and Criminal Nuisance, Thiel is accused of possessing a pistol with the intent to use it unlawfully against another, he is also accused of possessing methamphetamine in the Village of Sidney with intent to sell, last October and that he maintained a premises in the Village of Sidney where persons came to gather for the purpose of engaging in the unlawful sale of narcotics.
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 86 year old James Lieberman following a complaint involving a Juvenile at the Delhi Nursing and Rehab Center in the Town of Delhi. Lieberman is accused of exposing himself to a child less than 16 years of age, he was charged with public lewdness & endangering the welfare of a child and he is ordered to appear in Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that Corporal Kyle Karcher, Deputy Justin Mohr, and Deputy Victor Altheim have been awarded the Deputy of the Year Award from the New York State Sheriffs' Institute. On September 4th, 2024, all three responded to a shots fired call in the Town of Hancock, They arrived on scene to find that a victim had been shot while walking his dog and had retreated into his residence with his girlfriend, as the perpetrator allegedly continued firing at their home.
WCDO News — Monday 1-20-25
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-20-25
The Raymond Corporation in Greene is holding a job Fair tomorrow at their Facility in Greene, Raymond President Michael Field Comments:
(Michael Field 1-21-25)
The Job Fair will run from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM< more information is available at info.raymondcorp.com/jobfair
Governor Hochul will present the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget on Tuesday, January 21st at 1:00 PM, at the New York State Capitol Red Room in Albany. The budget will outline how much the governor is looking to spend on programs unveiled last week in the State of the State Address.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is holding their next General Membership meeting tomorrow morning. The meeting will begin @ 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-20-25
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies & the Delhi Police Department with a suspicious person/drug complaint in Delhi. The Delhi Police Department located 1 of the suspected vehicles, while Deputies located the second vehicle. Deputies located a quantity of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun within the vehicle and on the occupants. Deputies arrested 29 year old Kenneth Dillmann of Stamford on various drug & weapons charges, plus Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Also arrested was 23 year old Deanna Eignor of Delhi for various drug & weapons charges, Additionally, a third unidentified individual was arrested and charged with driving while ability is impaired by the use of drugs by the Delhi Police Department. All 3 were transported to the Delaware County Sheriffs Office to await the Centralized Processing Arraignment Court.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Shawn Taylor of Utica on a variety of drug charges following a a month-long investigation into drug sales, Taylor is accused of traveling to Chenango County from Utica and selling Crack Cocaine. On January 17th, 2025 a search warrant was executed in the City of Norwich on Taylor and his vehicle, a quantity of packaged Crack Cocaine was located. Taylor was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chenango County Sheriff's Office for processing. Taylor is currently being held without bail at the Chenango County Correctional Facility.
The Raymond Corporation in Greene is holding a job Fair tomorrow at their Facility in Greene, Raymond President Michael Field Comments:
(Michael Field 1-21-25)
The Job Fair will run from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM< more information is available at info.raymondcorp.com/jobfair
Governor Hochul will present the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget on Tuesday, January 21st at 1:00 PM, at the New York State Capitol Red Room in Albany. The budget will outline how much the governor is looking to spend on programs unveiled last week in the State of the State Address.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is holding their next General Membership meeting tomorrow morning. The meeting will begin @ 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-20-25
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies & the Delhi Police Department with a suspicious person/drug complaint in Delhi. The Delhi Police Department located 1 of the suspected vehicles, while Deputies located the second vehicle. Deputies located a quantity of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia and a loaded handgun within the vehicle and on the occupants. Deputies arrested 29 year old Kenneth Dillmann of Stamford on various drug & weapons charges, plus Aggravated Unlicensed Operator, Also arrested was 23 year old Deanna Eignor of Delhi for various drug & weapons charges, Additionally, a third unidentified individual was arrested and charged with driving while ability is impaired by the use of drugs by the Delhi Police Department. All 3 were transported to the Delaware County Sheriffs Office to await the Centralized Processing Arraignment Court.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 41 year old Shawn Taylor of Utica on a variety of drug charges following a a month-long investigation into drug sales, Taylor is accused of traveling to Chenango County from Utica and selling Crack Cocaine. On January 17th, 2025 a search warrant was executed in the City of Norwich on Taylor and his vehicle, a quantity of packaged Crack Cocaine was located. Taylor was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chenango County Sheriff's Office for processing. Taylor is currently being held without bail at the Chenango County Correctional Facility.
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