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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 4-21-26

Otsego County Sheriff's Office announced the successful use of Thermal Imaging Drone Aids in Locating Missing Person Sunday night. Deputies responded to a call of a missing vulnerable adult in the Town of Edmeston, Deputies quickly initiated a coordinated search & they deployed a Sheriff’s Office Unmanned Aerial System equipped with thermal imaging technology, Using the drone’s advanced capabilities, deputies successfully located the individual in a field. The K-9 team and responding deputies found the missing person, who was suffering from hypothermia and complaining of hip pain. The victim was taken to Bassett Medical Center for further evaluation.

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 8-22-25

State Police and local law enforcement will be out in force through Labor Day weekend as part of the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign to prevent impaired driving. The enforcement period runs through Labor Day, September 1st, last year, State police issued 47,173 total tickets and arrested 632 individuals for DWI.

P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 2-21-23

Fundraisers are underway with more to come, to help the family of Anielle "AK" McEwan Lomnicki with Medical Expenses associated with AK getting hit by a car while walking home from school last week. AK's father, Rich Lomnicki told WCDO news this morning how she was doing:

(Rich Lomnicki 2-21-23)

Kim Ayres of the Trinity O'Connor Foundation is helping to coordinate the fundraising efforts for AK's Family, she said that the Polar Bear Club donated a sizable amount at Saturday Night's Vigil at Keith Clark Park, which drew over 400 people, She told WCDO News about other efforts getting underway:

(Kim Ayres 2-21-23)

Ayres said that JM Trophies & Specialty Gifts will be making up T-Shirts & donating proceeds, plus Shupperd's Tack Shop is printing up signs "AK Strong", all proceeds from that will go to the family, information is available at Shupperd's Facebook page, also Gavin's Pizza is collaborating with local restaurants, On Friday, The Beez Kneez will be donating 10% of all sales & on Saturday, Gavin’s, Machos Tacos, Tina’s Old Fashioned Donuts, Sidney Joe’s Pizzeria, Trackside Dining, Club 55 Restaurant will be donating 10% of all sales to AK and her family.

P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-17-21

Norwich Mayor Shawn Sastri issued a State of Emergency Proclamation for the city in regards to the COVID 19 response, City of Norwich Emergency Manager Stephen Cady told WCDO News exactly what the proclamation means:

(Stephen Cady 11-17-21)

The proclamation will insure that the staffing at the Fire Department & Emergency Squad will remain at safe levels for the city, & to keep staff safe with increase COVID 19 numbers in the region.

The Town of Guilford held their latest meeting last night,
and no action was taken regarding the controversial Calpine High Bridge Wind
Farm proposal & the board's adoption of a Renewable Energy Law, Supervisor
George Senek comments:

(George Senek 8-15-19)

Senek said that a Special Town Board meeting is being
scheduled for Wednesday September 4th.

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.

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce today announced that Dr. Riaz Lone has been named as their "Citizen of the Years"; And Unalam was named as the "Business of The Years". Dr. Lone commented about the honor:

(Dr Lone 4-4-18)

Craig Van Cott of Unalam was surprised & honored, when he learned that his company was selected as the "Business Of the Years" at this Mornings Sidney Chamber Meeting:

(Craig Van Cott 4-4-18)

Both Dr. Lone & Unalam will be honored at the Sidney Chamber's Annual Dinner on June 1.

The Board of Directors of the State Environmental Facilities Corporation has approved $497.5 million in grants and interest-free and low-cost loans to support wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. Locally, The Town of Oneonta will receive $5.1 million to finance the creation of the Town of Oneonta Southside Water District Number 5, to serve residences currently on private wells and consolidate several existing small, privately owned water systems. The Town of Oneonta will also get a $2.8 million interest-free loan to finance the costs associated with the creation the Town of Oneonta Southside Water District Number6, to consolidate and serve several small, privately-owned public water systems, 23 that are currently on insufficient private wells.

On Saturday, at 7:30 PM, Former World Heavyweight Champion Larry Holmes is coming to the Oneonta Theatre, to celebrate the release of the audio book version of his former rival's biography, Meet Marvis Frazier: The Story of the Son of Smokin' Joe, which was co-authored by Jamie Potter of Otego. Holmes won the Championship in 1978 and held the title until 1985; He told WCDO News that he would be in attendance Saturday in Oneonta:

(Larry Holmes 6-19-15)

Marvis Frazier was the amateur World Heavyweight Champion in 1980 and had a professional record of 19 & 2. One of his losses was to Larry for the championship in 1983.

Sidney Town Supervisor candidates, Republican Gene Pigford & democrat Bill Heath will participate in tonight’s town debates at the Sidney library.  2 seats are open on the Sidney town board, Democrats Pete Cordes & Paul Muratore, and Republicans John Woodyshek & Jodi Proffitt will participate.  Those who would like to submit written questions are advised to arrive to the Smart Community room at 5:30; the event will begin at 6:00PM.  WCDO will be recording to nights debates for broadcast on Monday night at 6:00 PM, the debate will also be placed on the WCDO website.