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WCDO News — Tuesday 10-9-18
Governor Cuomo announced that the driver of the limousine involved in Saturday's in Schoharie, did not have the appropriate license to be driving the vehicle. Cuomo also announced today that the vehicle in question was inspected last month & failed the inspection. State attorneys are seeking a cease and desist order to stop Prestige Limo from operating until the investigation into the accident has been completed. 18 people in the vehicle, including the driver were killed; also 2 bystanders were killed in a convenience store parking lot when they were struck by a vehicle that had been struck by the limo. The investigation is continuing.
The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Fire Prevention and Control held their 21st annual ceremony Monday morning in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. 28 names were added today, many of the names added in recent years were from New York City Fire Department who died from illnesses associated with working at the World Trade Center after the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks.
Corning announced that they will invest 11 million dollars for upgrades to their Oneonta Plant. The upgrades will allow for the company to keep 175 jobs at the plant, local officials also expect that the Corning Expansion could help attract more businesses to locate at the railyard redevelopment project area.
Drug Overdose deaths from Opioids have declined in Broome County. In the first 9 months of 2018, Officials said that there were 22 overdose deaths, in 2016 there were 60 deaths, and in 2017 there were 55. Most of the deaths were male, the average age was 41.
The city of Oneonta Department of Public Service will flush water mains in a portion of the low-service area, starting at 9:00 this morning. Work will continue until 4:00 PM, Flushing is expected to take place through the end of the week. Streets where service will be affected include Main Street and various side streets in the City’s East End.
The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds area residents interested in voting the in the November 6th General Election, need to register by this Friday October 12th, which is the last day to register in person and to postmark a registration form for the November 6th General Election. Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us/departments or by calling 832-5321.
State Police and the Schoharie County Sheriff's Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 30 and S30A in the town of Schoharie. A Ford Excursion limousine was traveling in a southwestern direction on State Route 30 and failed to stop at the intersection with State Route 30A. The limousine traveled across the intersection into a parking lot and struck a 2015 Toyota Highlander which was unoccupied and parked; the Highlander then struck and killed 2 pedestrians. 20 victims were killed, all 18 in the limousine, including the driver, and the two pedestrians. The investigation is ongoing.
Otsego County Sheriff Department arrested 31 year old Joel Young of Exeter, after he pointed a shotgun at a Sheriff’s Deputy during a domestic dispute call. The deputy entered the residence and attempted to arrest the defendant, who fled from into his bedroom & retrieved a shotgun and pointed it at the Deputy. Young was taken in to custody following a physical struggle, he was arrested for Menacing a police officer, Criminal Possession of Weapon, Resisting Arrest & Harassment, he was arraigned in the Town of Otsego Court, & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond and he is scheduled to reappear at a later date.
State DOT announced the completion of a $2.7 million pavement resurfacing project on Interstate 88 in the town and city of Oneonta. The 3.9-mile improvement project between Exit 13 and 16 included the milling & repaving, the shoulders were also given a surface treatment and all pavement markings were replaced. Curb ramps at the ends of the Exit 14 and Exit 15 off ramps were improved to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Fire Prevention Week is this week & the Firemen's Association of the State of New York is urging New Yorkers to ensure their smoke alarms are in proper working order, they specifically encourage New Yorkers to install smoke alarms equipped with sealed-in, non-removable batteries that last for 10 years. According to the National Fire Protection Association, three of every five home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or working smoke alarms. Firefighters frequently encounter smoke alarms with missing or dead batteries.
Physician Assistant Alyssa MacIntosh of UHS Women’s Health Center in Norwich will hold a discussion about Breast Cancer & earl y detection in a free presentation today at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich. An optional buffet and cash bar will be available at 6 p.m., with the presentation and discussion to start at 7 p.m. The event is part of UHS Chenango Memorial’s 2018 Women’s Health Series, which will conclude on Monday, November 12 with a discussion on pre-diabetes and diabetes risk factors. More information is available at 337-4183.
The Peanuts gang will be coming to The Forum, Binghamton, on November 20th at 6:00pm for A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage. Tickets are on sale Monday, October 8th at 10:00am at the arena box office, Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. The Emmy and Peabody award-winning story by Charles Schulz originally aired on television over 50 years ago.
The state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' Office of Fire Prevention and Control held their 21st annual ceremony Monday morning in the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. 28 names were added today, many of the names added in recent years were from New York City Fire Department who died from illnesses associated with working at the World Trade Center after the September 11th 2001 terrorist attacks.
Corning announced that they will invest 11 million dollars for upgrades to their Oneonta Plant. The upgrades will allow for the company to keep 175 jobs at the plant, local officials also expect that the Corning Expansion could help attract more businesses to locate at the railyard redevelopment project area.
Drug Overdose deaths from Opioids have declined in Broome County. In the first 9 months of 2018, Officials said that there were 22 overdose deaths, in 2016 there were 60 deaths, and in 2017 there were 55. Most of the deaths were male, the average age was 41.
The city of Oneonta Department of Public Service will flush water mains in a portion of the low-service area, starting at 9:00 this morning. Work will continue until 4:00 PM, Flushing is expected to take place through the end of the week. Streets where service will be affected include Main Street and various side streets in the City’s East End.
The Delaware County Board of Elections reminds area residents interested in voting the in the November 6th General Election, need to register by this Friday October 12th, which is the last day to register in person and to postmark a registration form for the November 6th General Election. Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at co.delaware.ny.us/departments or by calling 832-5321.
State Police and the Schoharie County Sheriff's Department responded to a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of State Route 30 and S30A in the town of Schoharie. A Ford Excursion limousine was traveling in a southwestern direction on State Route 30 and failed to stop at the intersection with State Route 30A. The limousine traveled across the intersection into a parking lot and struck a 2015 Toyota Highlander which was unoccupied and parked; the Highlander then struck and killed 2 pedestrians. 20 victims were killed, all 18 in the limousine, including the driver, and the two pedestrians. The investigation is ongoing.
Otsego County Sheriff Department arrested 31 year old Joel Young of Exeter, after he pointed a shotgun at a Sheriff’s Deputy during a domestic dispute call. The deputy entered the residence and attempted to arrest the defendant, who fled from into his bedroom & retrieved a shotgun and pointed it at the Deputy. Young was taken in to custody following a physical struggle, he was arrested for Menacing a police officer, Criminal Possession of Weapon, Resisting Arrest & Harassment, he was arraigned in the Town of Otsego Court, & was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $20,000 cash bail or $40,000 bond and he is scheduled to reappear at a later date.
State DOT announced the completion of a $2.7 million pavement resurfacing project on Interstate 88 in the town and city of Oneonta. The 3.9-mile improvement project between Exit 13 and 16 included the milling & repaving, the shoulders were also given a surface treatment and all pavement markings were replaced. Curb ramps at the ends of the Exit 14 and Exit 15 off ramps were improved to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Fire Prevention Week is this week & the Firemen's Association of the State of New York is urging New Yorkers to ensure their smoke alarms are in proper working order, they specifically encourage New Yorkers to install smoke alarms equipped with sealed-in, non-removable batteries that last for 10 years. According to the National Fire Protection Association, three of every five home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms or working smoke alarms. Firefighters frequently encounter smoke alarms with missing or dead batteries.
Physician Assistant Alyssa MacIntosh of UHS Women’s Health Center in Norwich will hold a discussion about Breast Cancer & earl y detection in a free presentation today at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich. An optional buffet and cash bar will be available at 6 p.m., with the presentation and discussion to start at 7 p.m. The event is part of UHS Chenango Memorial’s 2018 Women’s Health Series, which will conclude on Monday, November 12 with a discussion on pre-diabetes and diabetes risk factors. More information is available at 337-4183.
The Peanuts gang will be coming to The Forum, Binghamton, on November 20th at 6:00pm for A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage. Tickets are on sale Monday, October 8th at 10:00am at the arena box office, Ticketmaster.com or by calling (800) 745-3000. The Emmy and Peabody award-winning story by Charles Schulz originally aired on television over 50 years ago.
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WCDO News — Friday 8-31-18
Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies, Walton Village Police, New York State Police, & several local Emergency Squads responded Thursday to a head-on collision, with 5 victims and 1 entrapment, on County Highway 21 near the intersection of Russell Road in the Town of Walton. The Investigation by Sheriff's Deputies determined that 42 year old Jeremy Shaw of Walton was driving a pickup truck when he crossed over the center line and struck a SUV head on driven by 43 year old Michael Franzese of Pearl River. Franzese was transported to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton with head and facial injuries and was later transferred to UHS Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, 41 year old Diane Franzese, 12 year old Anthony Franzese and 10 year old Angelina Franzese were also transported to Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, they suffered various injuries and were treated and released. Jeremy Shaw sustained injuries to his head and lower extremities, as well as possible internal injuries, and was airlifted to Albany Medical Center. The cause of this accident remains under investigation.
The Annual Susquehanna Balloon Festival and Destination Oneonta have teamed up for the festival today from 5:00 to 9:00 PM & Saturday & Sunday at Neahwa Park throughout the day. activities inlcude hot air balloons launching throughout the day, a classic car cruise in, various running races, music & a variety of Vendors, the full schedule is available at destinationoneonta.com.
The Peila Family Farm at 162 Kilroy Road in Oxford, has laid out an elaborate corn maze, the will be open to the public from September 1 to October 28th. Michelle Peila explains:
(Michelle Peila 8-27-18)
More information is available at 413-548-5227, or at their Facebook page "Peila View Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch." or at themaize.com.
The Greene Lions Club will hold their annual Labor Day Picnic with a variety of events, spokesman Byron Miller explains:
(Byron Miller 8-31-18)
Miller said that the majority of the events are being held on the Ball Flats Monday, money raised will go to the Greene Lions club to be distributed to several local organizations.
Online registration for the Delaware county "Clean Sweep" Household Hazardous waste disposal days begin this weekend, Solid Waste Coordinator Sue McIntyre explains:
(Sue McIntyre 8-31-18)
Phone registration will not begin until October 1st, at 865-6474, for the Clean Sweep days.
The 13th Annual West Kortright Fair is this Sunday September 2nd from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm at the West Kortright Centre, in East Meredith. There will be local bands performing all afternoon, a rummage sale, kid's activities, a group art exhibit, local crafts and local products, More information at westkc.org All proceeds to benefit programs at the West Kortright Centre.
The 17th annual 4-H Golf Tournament tees off on Friday, September 14th at the Delhi College Golf Course. Proceeds generated by the tournament will support youth development activities in Delaware County. 3 or 4 more teams are available to enter, Registration begins on the 14th at 8:00 AM, with a shotgun start will begin at 9:00 AM. All entry forms and fees must be received at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, 34570 St Hwy 10, Suite 2, Hamden, 13782 no later than September 5th. More information is available at 865-6531 or at ccedelaware.org.
Governor Cuomo announced that teams from FEMA have begun Joint Public Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessments in 8 counties impacted by severe flooding in early August. The assessments will determine if the total amount of damage costs meets the $28.29 million requirement for federal aid, if so, a disaster declaration will be granted and FEMA funding would be available to support infrastructure repair. Broome, Chenango, & Delaware Counties are included locally. The heavy rain storms and resulting flooding caused significant damage to roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. state & local officials believe that the total costs meet the federal threshold for a disaster declaration.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies & the State DOT Safety Unit conducted a commercial vehicle safety check point at the intersection of State Highway 357 and County Highway 14 in the Town of Franklin. 6 commercial vehicles were stopped and examined, 4 were found to have violations significant enough to necessitate that they be taken out of service until their mechanical issues were fixed or negligence corrected, 5 traffic tickets were issued.
Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended until Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Labor Day weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. New Yorkers are reminded that state and local law enforcement will be participating in the statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement through Labor Day, Motorists can expect to see law enforcement stopping and arresting impaired drivers in order to keep roads safe this holiday weekend.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is preparing for their "Bainbridge Days" celebration today & tomorrow at various locations around the village. Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 8-28-18)
Other highlights include a Cruise in from Bob's Diner to General Clinton Park, Wine Tasting at B&W Wines & Liquors; more information is available at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
The Annual Susquehanna Balloon Festival and Destination Oneonta have teamed up for the festival today from 5:00 to 9:00 PM & Saturday & Sunday at Neahwa Park throughout the day. activities inlcude hot air balloons launching throughout the day, a classic car cruise in, various running races, music & a variety of Vendors, the full schedule is available at destinationoneonta.com.
The Peila Family Farm at 162 Kilroy Road in Oxford, has laid out an elaborate corn maze, the will be open to the public from September 1 to October 28th. Michelle Peila explains:
(Michelle Peila 8-27-18)
More information is available at 413-548-5227, or at their Facebook page "Peila View Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch." or at themaize.com.
The Greene Lions Club will hold their annual Labor Day Picnic with a variety of events, spokesman Byron Miller explains:
(Byron Miller 8-31-18)
Miller said that the majority of the events are being held on the Ball Flats Monday, money raised will go to the Greene Lions club to be distributed to several local organizations.
Online registration for the Delaware county "Clean Sweep" Household Hazardous waste disposal days begin this weekend, Solid Waste Coordinator Sue McIntyre explains:
(Sue McIntyre 8-31-18)
Phone registration will not begin until October 1st, at 865-6474, for the Clean Sweep days.
The 13th Annual West Kortright Fair is this Sunday September 2nd from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm at the West Kortright Centre, in East Meredith. There will be local bands performing all afternoon, a rummage sale, kid's activities, a group art exhibit, local crafts and local products, More information at westkc.org All proceeds to benefit programs at the West Kortright Centre.
The 17th annual 4-H Golf Tournament tees off on Friday, September 14th at the Delhi College Golf Course. Proceeds generated by the tournament will support youth development activities in Delaware County. 3 or 4 more teams are available to enter, Registration begins on the 14th at 8:00 AM, with a shotgun start will begin at 9:00 AM. All entry forms and fees must be received at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County, 34570 St Hwy 10, Suite 2, Hamden, 13782 no later than September 5th. More information is available at 865-6531 or at ccedelaware.org.
Governor Cuomo announced that teams from FEMA have begun Joint Public Assistance Preliminary Damage Assessments in 8 counties impacted by severe flooding in early August. The assessments will determine if the total amount of damage costs meets the $28.29 million requirement for federal aid, if so, a disaster declaration will be granted and FEMA funding would be available to support infrastructure repair. Broome, Chenango, & Delaware Counties are included locally. The heavy rain storms and resulting flooding caused significant damage to roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure. state & local officials believe that the total costs meet the federal threshold for a disaster declaration.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies & the State DOT Safety Unit conducted a commercial vehicle safety check point at the intersection of State Highway 357 and County Highway 14 in the Town of Franklin. 6 commercial vehicles were stopped and examined, 4 were found to have violations significant enough to necessitate that they be taken out of service until their mechanical issues were fixed or negligence corrected, 5 traffic tickets were issued.
Governor Cuomo announced that lane closures for road and bridge construction projects on State highways will be suspended until Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM in order to accommodate travelers during the busy Labor Day weekend. Some work may continue behind permanent concrete barriers or for emergency repairs. New Yorkers are reminded that state and local law enforcement will be participating in the statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" enforcement through Labor Day, Motorists can expect to see law enforcement stopping and arresting impaired drivers in order to keep roads safe this holiday weekend.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce is preparing for their "Bainbridge Days" celebration today & tomorrow at various locations around the village. Spokesperson June White explains:
(June White 8-28-18)
Other highlights include a Cruise in from Bob's Diner to General Clinton Park, Wine Tasting at B&W Wines & Liquors; more information is available at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
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WCDO News — Monday 8-27-18
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office released an update regarding Sunday's SUV accident into a stone barn in the town of Fenton. Investigators reported that a the driver of a Chevy Equinox struck the barn on Route 369 at about 7:00 AM Sunday, alcohol, speeding and failure to maintain the lane were contributing factors. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, the name of the driver has not yet been released.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old Dominick Barkman of Delhi for Reckless Endangerment following the report of gun shots fired in the Town of Delhi. Barkman is accused of recklessly engaging in conduct that created a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person by discharging a firearm within close proximity to occupied dwellings. Barkman was arraigned on the current charge, as well as for violating Environmental Conservation Laws; he was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Jail on $1000 cash bail, or $2000 bond pending future court action.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 34 year old Rhett Mortland of Otego for Criminal Contempt, after a trooper was dispatched to a residence in Otego for a trespassing complaint. The trooper learned Mortland was issued an order of protection to stay away from the property the previous day; Mortland was arraigned in the town of Laurens Court. He was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $3,000 bond.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced that his office has initiated a partnership with the State DOT Motor Carrier Truck Inspectors to conduct commercial vehicle inspections in Delaware County. On Wednesday, August 22, Sheriff’s Deputies and NYS DOT Inspectors conducted inspections on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden, 6 commercial vehicle inspections were conducted, 6 tickets were issued 1of the commercial vehicles was taken out of service. on Friday, Deputies and NYS DOT Inspectors conducted a commercial vehicle inspection detail on State Highway 23 in the Town of Davenport; 6 inspections were conducted, 11 tickets were issued &
All 6 vehicles were taken out of service by NYS DOT Inspectors.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Brittney Macumber of Walton for Aggravated harassment, after she allegedly sent numerous threatening messages. Macumber was released on an appearance ticket for a later date in the Town of Oxford Court.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital employees have been gathering school supplies and equipment for the last several months; they sorted the donated supplies & packed 28 backpacks this year. The donation team plans to donate the supplies that were not used to fill the 28 backpacks to local schools and preschools as extra supplies to be used as needed.
Chenango County 911 Center received a call of a shooting Friday in the Town of Lincklaen. A 23 year old male victim was shot in the arm and the suspect John Hart was still in the residence. Chenango County Sheriff's Office Deputies & State Troopers responded to the scene, they made attempts over an 8 hour period to contact Hart, who had barricaded himself inside. Hart was located in the residence deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Upstate Medical Hospital and is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Michael Brown of Pitcher for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Harassment following an investigation into a Domestic Disturbance. Brown allegedly subjected the victim the physical contact and placed his hands around her neck during an argument. He was arraigned in the Town of Pitcher Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail. A temporary order of protection was issued for the victim.
The Peila Family Farm at 162 Kilroy Road in Oxford, has laid out an elaborate corn maze, the will be open to the public from September 1 to October 28th. Michelle Peila explains:
(Michelle Peila 8-27-18)
More information is available at 413-548-5227, or at their Facebook page "Peila View Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch."
The Town of Guilford Board will hold a special executive session meeting to discuss the proposed solar lease, with the town's attorney at 6:30 this evening. The meeting
will be held at the Guilford Town Hall on Marble Road.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 26 year old Dominick Barkman of Delhi for Reckless Endangerment following the report of gun shots fired in the Town of Delhi. Barkman is accused of recklessly engaging in conduct that created a substantial risk of serious physical injury to another person by discharging a firearm within close proximity to occupied dwellings. Barkman was arraigned on the current charge, as well as for violating Environmental Conservation Laws; he was remanded to the custody of the Delaware County Jail on $1000 cash bail, or $2000 bond pending future court action.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 34 year old Rhett Mortland of Otego for Criminal Contempt, after a trooper was dispatched to a residence in Otego for a trespassing complaint. The trooper learned Mortland was issued an order of protection to stay away from the property the previous day; Mortland was arraigned in the town of Laurens Court. He was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $1,000 cash bail or $3,000 bond.
Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond announced that his office has initiated a partnership with the State DOT Motor Carrier Truck Inspectors to conduct commercial vehicle inspections in Delaware County. On Wednesday, August 22, Sheriff’s Deputies and NYS DOT Inspectors conducted inspections on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden, 6 commercial vehicle inspections were conducted, 6 tickets were issued 1of the commercial vehicles was taken out of service. on Friday, Deputies and NYS DOT Inspectors conducted a commercial vehicle inspection detail on State Highway 23 in the Town of Davenport; 6 inspections were conducted, 11 tickets were issued &
All 6 vehicles were taken out of service by NYS DOT Inspectors.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 22 year old Brittney Macumber of Walton for Aggravated harassment, after she allegedly sent numerous threatening messages. Macumber was released on an appearance ticket for a later date in the Town of Oxford Court.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital employees have been gathering school supplies and equipment for the last several months; they sorted the donated supplies & packed 28 backpacks this year. The donation team plans to donate the supplies that were not used to fill the 28 backpacks to local schools and preschools as extra supplies to be used as needed.
Chenango County 911 Center received a call of a shooting Friday in the Town of Lincklaen. A 23 year old male victim was shot in the arm and the suspect John Hart was still in the residence. Chenango County Sheriff's Office Deputies & State Troopers responded to the scene, they made attempts over an 8 hour period to contact Hart, who had barricaded himself inside. Hart was located in the residence deceased with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Upstate Medical Hospital and is in stable condition. The investigation is ongoing.
Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 36 year old Michael Brown of Pitcher for Criminal Obstruction of Breathing and Harassment following an investigation into a Domestic Disturbance. Brown allegedly subjected the victim the physical contact and placed his hands around her neck during an argument. He was arraigned in the Town of Pitcher Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail. A temporary order of protection was issued for the victim.
The Peila Family Farm at 162 Kilroy Road in Oxford, has laid out an elaborate corn maze, the will be open to the public from September 1 to October 28th. Michelle Peila explains:
(Michelle Peila 8-27-18)
More information is available at 413-548-5227, or at their Facebook page "Peila View Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch."
The Town of Guilford Board will hold a special executive session meeting to discuss the proposed solar lease, with the town's attorney at 6:30 this evening. The meeting
will be held at the Guilford Town Hall on Marble Road.
WCDO News — Monday 8-13-18
DEC officials were on site all weekend near Hale Eddy, responding to the spill & clean-up of diesel fuel into the West Branch of the Delaware River, from last Thursday's
New York Susquehanna & Western railroad derailment. A small culvert & the railroad bed washed out after recent flash flooding, 2 Locomotives derailed at that site, and
number of other cars derailed further back on the line, with a couple of cars entering the river. Most of the railroad cars have been removed & the clean-up &
investigation is continuing.
The 132nd Delaware County Fair gets underway at the fairgrounds in Walton today, spokesman Jason Craig comments:
(Jason Craig 8-13-18)
The Fair runs through Saturday night, this year's Saturday night concert is by country performer Terri Clark. Full details are available at delawarecountyfair.org.
The UHS Chenango Memorial’s Women’s Health Series will hold their next session this evening, where UHS Family Nurse Practitioner MaryLou Stanton will discuss Sleep
issues. The presentation will be held at Bohemian Moon, 103 West Main Street in Norwich at 7:00 PM, Stanton will be joined by her colleague Becky Yacano, who is a
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor at UHS Chenango Memorial, who works with patients who suffer from sleep apnea.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta at the FOOTHILLS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER at 24 Market Street. The Drive will be held from 2:00 to
6:00 PM, donors of all types are needed, appointments can be made with the AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR APP, at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG OR CALL 1-800-RED
CROSS.
Catholic Charities announced that they will again give away back packs & school supplies to underprivileged children in the Sidney School District this year, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 8-13-18)
McKnight said that the Sidney office is open Monday Wednesday & Friday, more information is available at 604-4071, Pre-registration is required by August 20.
State Police arrested 23 year old Daniel Shelton of Unadilla for DWI after Troopers were dispatched by Delaware County 911 to a report of a vehicle in the median on Interstate 88. Troopers learned that Shelton was traveling in a westerly direction when he veered to the right, struck a guiderail then crossed back toward the median. Shelton was arrested & was released to a sober third party and will appear in the town of Sidney Court on August 23rd.
The Otsego County health Department reported that a raccoon in the town of Mt. Vision, tested positive for rabies last week. The raccoon attacked a dog on Wednesday, 1 person came in contact with the raccoon while attempted the save the dog. The dog was up to date on its rabies vaccinations, and required a booster that evening. The next rabies clinic in Otsego County will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Neahwa Park in Oneonta.
President Trump is planning to stop in Central New York today, first he will stop at Fort Drum in Watertown to sign a defense bill, then he will attend a $1000 a ticket fundraiser at an undisclosed location for Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, who is seeking re-election for a 2nd term to the 22nd District against Democrat Anthony Brindisi. Brindisi will host a fundraiser tonight in Utica; Tickets will start at $10 and can be purchased online in advance or at the door. The event will take place at 6:00 PM at Chesterfield Restaurant in Utica.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 41 year old Coryn Rock of Morris on 4 counts of Criminal Contempt, after Troopers were contacted on July 26th, after a victim accused Rock of sending unwanted messages to a total of 4 people who were protected by an order of protection. Rock was arrested and arraigned in the town of Morris; she was released on her own recognizance pending additional court action.
New York Susquehanna & Western railroad derailment. A small culvert & the railroad bed washed out after recent flash flooding, 2 Locomotives derailed at that site, and
number of other cars derailed further back on the line, with a couple of cars entering the river. Most of the railroad cars have been removed & the clean-up &
investigation is continuing.
The 132nd Delaware County Fair gets underway at the fairgrounds in Walton today, spokesman Jason Craig comments:
(Jason Craig 8-13-18)
The Fair runs through Saturday night, this year's Saturday night concert is by country performer Terri Clark. Full details are available at delawarecountyfair.org.
The UHS Chenango Memorial’s Women’s Health Series will hold their next session this evening, where UHS Family Nurse Practitioner MaryLou Stanton will discuss Sleep
issues. The presentation will be held at Bohemian Moon, 103 West Main Street in Norwich at 7:00 PM, Stanton will be joined by her colleague Becky Yacano, who is a
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor at UHS Chenango Memorial, who works with patients who suffer from sleep apnea.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today in Oneonta at the FOOTHILLS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER at 24 Market Street. The Drive will be held from 2:00 to
6:00 PM, donors of all types are needed, appointments can be made with the AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR APP, at REDCROSSBLOOD.ORG OR CALL 1-800-RED
CROSS.
Catholic Charities announced that they will again give away back packs & school supplies to underprivileged children in the Sidney School District this year, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:
(Penny McKnight 8-13-18)
McKnight said that the Sidney office is open Monday Wednesday & Friday, more information is available at 604-4071, Pre-registration is required by August 20.
State Police arrested 23 year old Daniel Shelton of Unadilla for DWI after Troopers were dispatched by Delaware County 911 to a report of a vehicle in the median on Interstate 88. Troopers learned that Shelton was traveling in a westerly direction when he veered to the right, struck a guiderail then crossed back toward the median. Shelton was arrested & was released to a sober third party and will appear in the town of Sidney Court on August 23rd.
The Otsego County health Department reported that a raccoon in the town of Mt. Vision, tested positive for rabies last week. The raccoon attacked a dog on Wednesday, 1 person came in contact with the raccoon while attempted the save the dog. The dog was up to date on its rabies vaccinations, and required a booster that evening. The next rabies clinic in Otsego County will be Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Neahwa Park in Oneonta.
President Trump is planning to stop in Central New York today, first he will stop at Fort Drum in Watertown to sign a defense bill, then he will attend a $1000 a ticket fundraiser at an undisclosed location for Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, who is seeking re-election for a 2nd term to the 22nd District against Democrat Anthony Brindisi. Brindisi will host a fundraiser tonight in Utica; Tickets will start at $10 and can be purchased online in advance or at the door. The event will take place at 6:00 PM at Chesterfield Restaurant in Utica.
State Police at Oneonta arrested 41 year old Coryn Rock of Morris on 4 counts of Criminal Contempt, after Troopers were contacted on July 26th, after a victim accused Rock of sending unwanted messages to a total of 4 people who were protected by an order of protection. Rock was arrested and arraigned in the town of Morris; she was released on her own recognizance pending additional court action.
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WCDO News — Monday 6-11-18
The final days of the 2018 New York Legislative session are here, with a number of issues yet to be settled. Assemblyman Cliff Crouch commented about what he would like to see accomplished:
(Cliff Crouch 6-11-18)
The Legislative session is expected to end late next week.
Magic City Productions will be bringing Ringo Starr & his All Star Band to Binghamton, Stu Green of Magic City explains:
(Stu Green 6-11-18)
The 2018 All Starr Band includes Colin Hay of "Men At Work", Steve Lukather of "Toto", Gregg Rolie of "Journey" & "Santana" and Graham Gouldman of "10cc".
Referencing the recent suicides of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer commented that federal funding of suicide prevention needs to be increased after years of stagnant growth. Schumer said that the 3 most successful suicide prevention programs are The Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention, The Suicide Prevention Lifeline & The GLS Suicide Prevention Resource Center; he said those 3 programs have received $50 million annually combined since 2013 without any increase.
The 2018 Chenango County Dairy Day celebration will be this Saturday, June 16 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. The day will begin at 10:30AM with a parade in the City of Norwich leading to the Fairgrounds, beginning at the CWS parking lot and proceeding down Maydole Street to the Fair grounds.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Jessica Palmatier of Margaretville for 1 count of endangering the welfare of a child & unlawful possession of marijuana. Deputies allege that Palmatier neglected the appropriate care of a 3 year old child she was responsible for while engaging in smoking marijuana. Palmatier was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to reappear at the Town of Middletown court at a later date to answer these charges.
The State DEC reports that the number of Toxic Algae Blooms in the state has doubled in the last few weeks. the state recorded blooms in 19 bodies of water from central New York to downstate, only 10 were recorded on the Memorial Day weekend. The state is working on algae-reduction plans for a dozen lakes; some provide drinking water for neighboring communities.
The murder and arson trial of Ernest Franklin has been adjourned until November in Chenango County Court. Jury selection was scheduled to begin Monday in the murder and arson trial of Ernest Franklin. Franklin and his wife, Heather were indicted on charges of 2nd-degree murder, arson and tampering with physical evidence in the death of their 16 year old son Jeffrey at their town of Guilford home in March of 2017. The Franklins will face separate trials.
Dr. James O’Brien of UHS Cardiology Norwich will discuss Women & Heart disease tonight at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich, as part of their Women's Health Series, The event will begin at 6:00 PM. more information on the series is available at 337-4183.
THE DEPOSIT HANCOCK BASEBALL TEAM CAPPED OFF A GREAT SEASON WITH A 9-3 WIN OVER FORT PLAIN TO WIN THE CLASS-D STATE TITLE AT SUNY BINGHAMTON. IT’S THE FIRST STATE TITLE FOR THE COMBINED PROGRAM. THE DEPOSIT SOFTBALL TEAM LOST A HEARTBREAKING 4-3 CONTEST TO FORT ANN IN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. THE JACKS HAD WON 3 STRAIGHT TITLES BUT JUST CAME UP SHORT THIS SEASON. ON THE TRACK THE BEST LOCAL FINISHER AT THE STATE MEET WAS DELHI SENIOR LOGAN BRUCE, SHE WON THE DIVISION 2 PENTATHLON COMPETITION TO BRING HOME HER 2ND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, she helped Delaware Academy WIN a TITLE IN BASKETBALL EARLIER THIS YEAR. FOR A FULL RECAP OF THE WEEKEND YOU CAN VISIT WCDO SPORTS DOT COM
(Cliff Crouch 6-11-18)
The Legislative session is expected to end late next week.
Magic City Productions will be bringing Ringo Starr & his All Star Band to Binghamton, Stu Green of Magic City explains:
(Stu Green 6-11-18)
The 2018 All Starr Band includes Colin Hay of "Men At Work", Steve Lukather of "Toto", Gregg Rolie of "Journey" & "Santana" and Graham Gouldman of "10cc".
Referencing the recent suicides of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer commented that federal funding of suicide prevention needs to be increased after years of stagnant growth. Schumer said that the 3 most successful suicide prevention programs are The Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention, The Suicide Prevention Lifeline & The GLS Suicide Prevention Resource Center; he said those 3 programs have received $50 million annually combined since 2013 without any increase.
The 2018 Chenango County Dairy Day celebration will be this Saturday, June 16 at the Chenango County Fairgrounds. The day will begin at 10:30AM with a parade in the City of Norwich leading to the Fairgrounds, beginning at the CWS parking lot and proceeding down Maydole Street to the Fair grounds.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Jessica Palmatier of Margaretville for 1 count of endangering the welfare of a child & unlawful possession of marijuana. Deputies allege that Palmatier neglected the appropriate care of a 3 year old child she was responsible for while engaging in smoking marijuana. Palmatier was issued appearance tickets and is scheduled to reappear at the Town of Middletown court at a later date to answer these charges.
The State DEC reports that the number of Toxic Algae Blooms in the state has doubled in the last few weeks. the state recorded blooms in 19 bodies of water from central New York to downstate, only 10 were recorded on the Memorial Day weekend. The state is working on algae-reduction plans for a dozen lakes; some provide drinking water for neighboring communities.
The murder and arson trial of Ernest Franklin has been adjourned until November in Chenango County Court. Jury selection was scheduled to begin Monday in the murder and arson trial of Ernest Franklin. Franklin and his wife, Heather were indicted on charges of 2nd-degree murder, arson and tampering with physical evidence in the death of their 16 year old son Jeffrey at their town of Guilford home in March of 2017. The Franklins will face separate trials.
Dr. James O’Brien of UHS Cardiology Norwich will discuss Women & Heart disease tonight at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich, as part of their Women's Health Series, The event will begin at 6:00 PM. more information on the series is available at 337-4183.
THE DEPOSIT HANCOCK BASEBALL TEAM CAPPED OFF A GREAT SEASON WITH A 9-3 WIN OVER FORT PLAIN TO WIN THE CLASS-D STATE TITLE AT SUNY BINGHAMTON. IT’S THE FIRST STATE TITLE FOR THE COMBINED PROGRAM. THE DEPOSIT SOFTBALL TEAM LOST A HEARTBREAKING 4-3 CONTEST TO FORT ANN IN THE STATE CHAMPIONSHIP. THE JACKS HAD WON 3 STRAIGHT TITLES BUT JUST CAME UP SHORT THIS SEASON. ON THE TRACK THE BEST LOCAL FINISHER AT THE STATE MEET WAS DELHI SENIOR LOGAN BRUCE, SHE WON THE DIVISION 2 PENTATHLON COMPETITION TO BRING HOME HER 2ND STATE CHAMPIONSHIP, she helped Delaware Academy WIN a TITLE IN BASKETBALL EARLIER THIS YEAR. FOR A FULL RECAP OF THE WEEKEND YOU CAN VISIT WCDO SPORTS DOT COM
ASSEMBLYMAN CLIFF CROUCHBOHEMIAN MOONCHENANGO COUNTY DAIRY DAYCHENANGO COUNTY FAIRGROUNDSCOLIN HAYDEPOSIT HANCOCK BASEBALL TEAMDEPOSIT SOFTBALLDR. JAMES O'BRIENERNEST FRANKLINFORT ANNFORT PLAINGRAHAM GOULDMANGREG ROLIEGUILFORDHEATHER FRANKLINJEFFREY FRANKLINJESSICA PALMATIERMARGARETVILLENew YorkNorwichNYRINGO STARRSTATE DECSTEVE LUKATHERTOWN OF MIDDLETOWNU.S. SENATOR CHARLES SCHUMERUHS Chenango Memorial HospitalWCDO
WCDO News — Friday 6-1-18
Jeremy Coates of Oxford was sentenced today in Chenango County Court to to life in prison without the possibility, for the murder of David Green in September 2016. Melissa Crispell, pleaded guilty to robbery in connection with the Green case, she was sentenced today to 15 years in prison with 5 years of post-release supervision.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 49 year old Daryl Webster of Walton for Criminal Possession of a Firearm, following a Mental Health complaint and investigation. Deputies discovered that Webster was in possession of a firearm without a valid New York State Pistol License, he was arraigned in the Village of Walton Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond. Webster is scheduled to return to the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer the charges.
After six rounds 13 year old Melodie Loya of Bainbridge misspelled a word, and ended her 2nd consecutive run in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Thursday in Maryland. Loya made it to the final round for the 2nd straight year, before a misspell of a word.
The Sidney Municipal Airport Fly in Breakfast will be held Sunday at the Sidney Municipal Airport. The event is scheduled to run from 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon.
State Senator Fred Akshar announced that there will be a free "Shed the Meds" event, at the Oakdale mall in Johnson City Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Drop off point will be in the mall parking lot near the back entrance of the UHS Stay Healthy facility. Southern Tier Aids Program will also conduct a Narcan Training event, registration is requested at Akshar.nysenate.gov.
The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual dinner on Sunday. The Chamber will honor Horton Hardware as the Business of the Year, the dinner will be held at the Silo Restaurant in Greene.
State Police arrested 29 year old Jack Gomez from The Bronx for speeding on State Route 17. Troopers pulled over Gomez, troopers detected marijuana, and they conducted a search & seized 800 milligrams of a hallucinogen & 15.5 grams of marijuana among other items. Gomez was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance he was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond. He is scheduled to reappear on June 16.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their 2018 Annual Dinner tonight at the Sidney Elks Lodge. This year’s honoree for Citizen of the Years is Dr. Riaz Lone:
(Dr. Lone 6-1-18)
The Business of the Year’s award will go to Unalam, CEO Craig Van Cott comments:
(Craig Van Cott 6-1-18)
The annual event will begin at 5:30 PM.
The 4th annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Association Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, as a fundraiser for future work at the Memorial site in Sidney at River Street near State Route 8. Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:
(Tom Ruff 6-1-18)
More information is available at 518-256-7899 or at Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly First Friday Meet & Greet Breakfast this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The event will be held at the new Delaware County FoodWorks+ at 27905 State Highway 28 in Andes.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 49 year old Daryl Webster of Walton for Criminal Possession of a Firearm, following a Mental Health complaint and investigation. Deputies discovered that Webster was in possession of a firearm without a valid New York State Pistol License, he was arraigned in the Village of Walton Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $2,500 cash bail or $5,000 bond. Webster is scheduled to return to the Town of Walton Court at a later date to answer the charges.
After six rounds 13 year old Melodie Loya of Bainbridge misspelled a word, and ended her 2nd consecutive run in the Scripps National Spelling Bee Thursday in Maryland. Loya made it to the final round for the 2nd straight year, before a misspell of a word.
The Sidney Municipal Airport Fly in Breakfast will be held Sunday at the Sidney Municipal Airport. The event is scheduled to run from 8:00 am to 12:00 Noon.
State Senator Fred Akshar announced that there will be a free "Shed the Meds" event, at the Oakdale mall in Johnson City Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Drop off point will be in the mall parking lot near the back entrance of the UHS Stay Healthy facility. Southern Tier Aids Program will also conduct a Narcan Training event, registration is requested at Akshar.nysenate.gov.
The Greater Afton Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual dinner on Sunday. The Chamber will honor Horton Hardware as the Business of the Year, the dinner will be held at the Silo Restaurant in Greene.
State Police arrested 29 year old Jack Gomez from The Bronx for speeding on State Route 17. Troopers pulled over Gomez, troopers detected marijuana, and they conducted a search & seized 800 milligrams of a hallucinogen & 15.5 grams of marijuana among other items. Gomez was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance he was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond. He is scheduled to reappear on June 16.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their 2018 Annual Dinner tonight at the Sidney Elks Lodge. This year’s honoree for Citizen of the Years is Dr. Riaz Lone:
(Dr. Lone 6-1-18)
The Business of the Year’s award will go to Unalam, CEO Craig Van Cott comments:
(Craig Van Cott 6-1-18)
The annual event will begin at 5:30 PM.
The 4th annual Sidney Veterans Memorial Park Association Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday at the Sidney Golf & Country Club, as a fundraiser for future work at the Memorial site in Sidney at River Street near State Route 8. Spokesman Tom Ruff explains:
(Tom Ruff 6-1-18)
More information is available at 518-256-7899 or at Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park.org.
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their monthly First Friday Meet & Greet Breakfast this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am. The event will be held at the new Delaware County FoodWorks+ at 27905 State Highway 28 in Andes.
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WCDO News — Friday 5-11-18
Norwich Police arrested 47-year-old Paul Russell of Norwich on charges of Sexual Abuse, Course of Sexual Contact against a Child, Forcible Touching, for allegedly subjecting a child to sexual contact. Russell was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $20,000 cash bail, he is scheduled to reappear in City Court on Tuesday.
The Investigation is continuing of Former State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who resigned Monday after allegations of physical violence against 4 women. Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that this was another case that points up the need for ethics reforms for state elected officials:
(Cliff Crouch 5-11-18)
Schneiderman was replaced by Barbara Underwood on an interim basis, the case if being investigated by Nassau County DA Madeline Singas.
Governor Cuomo today announced that $3 million is available to help New Yorkers suffering from serious health issues that are aggravated by extreme heat in order to purchase an air conditioner. Individuals can apply through HEAP at their local department of social services. To qualify, applicants must meet existing HEAP eligibility criteria and income guidelines, which vary by household size, and have at least one member of the household that suffers from a documented medical condition exacerbated by extreme heat. Applications will be accepted through August 31, or until funding runs out, the applications are available at otda.ny.gov.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will launch a new education series for women; it will begin Monday at the Bohemian Moon at 103 East Main Street in Norwich. The event will begin at 6:00 PM, the presentation and discussion led by Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White will follow at 7:00 PM.
The City of Oneonta will be performing maintenance on the upper and middle levels of the parking garage on Monday beginning at 4:00 a.m. The upper level entrance and exit will be open for the duration. All vehicles must be removed from the mid-level no later than 7:00 PM this Sunday. The upper and lower levels of the garage will remain open, and all other municipal parking lots, at Dietz Street, Wall Street & the Westcott Lot will remain open. More information is available at 431-1365.
All 7 Democratic Party Candidates in the race for the 19th Congressional District will participate in a debate Saturday at Delaware Academy in Delhi. The event will run from 4:00 to 6:30 PM, it is free & open to the public.
Graduates of SUNY Oneonta will walk the stage in 3 ceremonies on Saturday: the School of Social Science at 9:00 AM, the School of Arts and Humanities and School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences at 1 PM and the School of Education and Human Ecology and School of Economics and Business at 4:00 PM. Receptions will be held after each on the academic quad.
The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament at the Delhi College Golf Course, will take place today, the event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services to Delaware County senior citizens. More information about Delaware County Office for the Aging is available at 607-832-5750.
The Tri Town Theater will be performing "4 Weddings & An Elvis" for 3 performances at the Sidney High School this weekend. Steve Quimby is a veteran actor who performed early in his career with the Late Jack Deuel in the Tri Town Theater, he told WCDO News that he was honored to be asked to direct this play, & he is dedicating his efforts in Jack's memory:
(Steve Quimby 5-11-18)
Performances will be tonight & Saturday Night at 7:30 PM, and a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM, Tickets are available at the door.
The Investigation is continuing of Former State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who resigned Monday after allegations of physical violence against 4 women. Area Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that this was another case that points up the need for ethics reforms for state elected officials:
(Cliff Crouch 5-11-18)
Schneiderman was replaced by Barbara Underwood on an interim basis, the case if being investigated by Nassau County DA Madeline Singas.
Governor Cuomo today announced that $3 million is available to help New Yorkers suffering from serious health issues that are aggravated by extreme heat in order to purchase an air conditioner. Individuals can apply through HEAP at their local department of social services. To qualify, applicants must meet existing HEAP eligibility criteria and income guidelines, which vary by household size, and have at least one member of the household that suffers from a documented medical condition exacerbated by extreme heat. Applications will be accepted through August 31, or until funding runs out, the applications are available at otda.ny.gov.
UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will launch a new education series for women; it will begin Monday at the Bohemian Moon at 103 East Main Street in Norwich. The event will begin at 6:00 PM, the presentation and discussion led by Dr. Phyllis Sheriff-White will follow at 7:00 PM.
The City of Oneonta will be performing maintenance on the upper and middle levels of the parking garage on Monday beginning at 4:00 a.m. The upper level entrance and exit will be open for the duration. All vehicles must be removed from the mid-level no later than 7:00 PM this Sunday. The upper and lower levels of the garage will remain open, and all other municipal parking lots, at Dietz Street, Wall Street & the Westcott Lot will remain open. More information is available at 431-1365.
All 7 Democratic Party Candidates in the race for the 19th Congressional District will participate in a debate Saturday at Delaware Academy in Delhi. The event will run from 4:00 to 6:30 PM, it is free & open to the public.
Graduates of SUNY Oneonta will walk the stage in 3 ceremonies on Saturday: the School of Social Science at 9:00 AM, the School of Arts and Humanities and School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences at 1 PM and the School of Education and Human Ecology and School of Economics and Business at 4:00 PM. Receptions will be held after each on the academic quad.
The annual Big Wheels Golf Tournament at the Delhi College Golf Course, will take place today, the event serves as a primary fundraiser for programs and services to Delaware County senior citizens. More information about Delaware County Office for the Aging is available at 607-832-5750.
The Tri Town Theater will be performing "4 Weddings & An Elvis" for 3 performances at the Sidney High School this weekend. Steve Quimby is a veteran actor who performed early in his career with the Late Jack Deuel in the Tri Town Theater, he told WCDO News that he was honored to be asked to direct this play, & he is dedicating his efforts in Jack's memory:
(Steve Quimby 5-11-18)
Performances will be tonight & Saturday Night at 7:30 PM, and a Sunday Matinee at 2:00 PM, Tickets are available at the door.