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WCDO News — Tuesday 9-6-16

Posted 2:30 PM
The Broome County Sheriff Department is investigating a fatal 2-vehicle car vs. motorcycle accident Monday afternoon. Deputies reported that a Jeep Cherokee, operated by 28 year old Adam Alexander of Afton, struck a motorcycle operated by 36 year old Jason Smith of Binghamton, at State Route 235 & State Route 7. Smith suffered traumatic injuries and was transported to Wilson Hospital where he died from his injuries. Alexander was chargedd with Vehicular Manslaughter & DWI, he was arraigned in Town of Colesville Court & he was remanded to the Broome County Correctional Facility on $5,000 cash bail.
Several area fire companies responded to a structure fire at 211 Otsego County Highway 8 in Gilbertsville this morning. The fire was toned out at about 10:20, with Firefighters from throughout the Tri County region responding.
The 2016 Great New York State Fair has generated the highest level of attendance in its 175-year history, shattering numerous records over the course of its twelve-day run. A record 1,096,524 visitors passed through the Fair's redesigned main gate, beating the previous record by about 85,000 over 2001.
The Mirabito Energy group announced that they are acquiring 30 Xtramart Convenience stores in New York & Pennsylvania. The Xtramart in Bainbridge is included in the acquisition, company officials said that operations in the affected stores would not change, but additional services would be added.
Tri-Town Regional Hospital in Sidney announced that they would hold a health fair on September 24th. Spokesperson Amy Beveridge explains:

(Amy Beveridge 9-6-16)

Beveridge said that the event will run from10:00 to 2:00 outside the hospital grounds, weather permitting, in case of inclement weather, it will be moved indoors.
The next meeting of the Oneonta Common Council will be held today. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the Common Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
The next meeting of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committee will be tonight in Bainbridge. Next year will be the 55th Regatta, committee members are asked to bring new ideas for next year, the Race meeting will begin at 6:30 & the regular meeting starts at 7:30 PM at Highway 7 Bar and Grill on Route 7 in Bainbridge.

State Police reported that 3 people were killed after a car accident in Morris on Saturday morning at about 3:15 AM. The accident occurred on State Route 23 near Pegg Road, the driver of the vehicle was 21 year old Dillon Clemens of Norwich, others killed were 22 year old Jordan Crandall of Norwich; and 22 year old Christopher Brissette of Sherburne, State police reported Clemons failed to negotiate a curve in the roadway, while traveling at a high rate of speed, the left the roadway, struck multiple objects in its way, eventually went down a hill into a ravine, where it caught fire. All 3 were pronounced dead at the scene. Toxicology reports are pending
A small plane crashed in the woods at Chenango Valley State Park Sunday morning after having engine failure. The crash happened Sunday at around 10:45 AM. The pilot lost control shortly after takeoff, he was not injures. State police, State Park Police and the Broome County Sheriff's Department all responded. The Investigation is continuing.
Former State Assembly Minority Leader Clarence "Rapp" Rappleyea has passed away Sunday at the age of 82, at the Albany Medical Center. Rappleyea represented Norwich in the State Assembly for 22 years, he then served as chairman of the New York Power Authority, until he retired in 2001. Funeral arrangements are pending.
William Canney of Binghamton was arrested Friday by Chenango County Sheriff’s Office for Menacing of a Police Officer. The Sheriff’s Office and State Police responded to a shots fired complaint on Hotchkiss Road in the Town of Greene, Canney is alleged to have pointed a loaded shotgun at a deputy, who drew his weapon and was able to deescalate the situation without any shots fired. Canney was arraigned it the Town of Greene Court and ordered to the Chenango County Jail on $2000 bail and $5000 bond and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Greene Court at a later date.
Delaware County Deputies arrested 26 year old Jeremy Aubry of Middletown, for Attempted Burglary, Attempted Robbery, Criminal Trespass, and Criminal Mischief & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Aubry is accused of attempting to make entry into a house on State Highway 30 in the Town of Middletown, where he attempted to rob the homeowner of a purse. Aubry was found in possession of pills and kicked a window of a patrol car causing damage. He was arraigned in the Town of Middletown Court and sent to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $10,000 cash bail. He is to return to the Town Middletown Court at a later date.

WCDO News — Tuesday 8-6-13

Posted 2:26 PM
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection is alerting the public to be aware of text messages from entities acting as financial institutions, utility companies or cell phone service providers. The text messages prompt recipients to click on a link or call a number, when consumers reply, they are prompted to share personal information like PIN or social security numbers.  Officials stated that you should never give out such information to an unsolicited caller or text message  & you should forward these messages to 7726 to have your service provider block their number from your phone. Complaints can be registered to the Federal Trade Commission at ftccomplaintassistant.gov.


The dates have been set for this year's Delaware County "Clean Sweep", for residents & Businesses to get rid of common household waste & chemicals.  County DPW Coordinator Sue McIntyre said that online registrations for the September event is ready to go:

(Sue McIntyre 8-6-13)

The "Clean Sweep" telephone registrations will begin in early September, the days for the event itself will be September 20th & 21st.


The Tri-Town Theatre will stage a production of the Larry Shue comedy “The Foreigner” August 16th, 17th and 18th behind the Masonic Temple on Union Street in Sidney.  Theater Spokesman Rich Cuthbertson explains:

(Rich Cuthbertson 8-6-13)

All performances will run at 7:30 PM each night, Admission to the show is free, Seating will be provided & Refreshments will be available during intermission.


The Broome Count Sheriff’s department & State Police arrested 36 year old Misty Lawton and 23 year old Amy Ellerson on charges of conspiracy and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, for allegedly taking a used car from a Town of Union dealer & driving off without consent & returning it hours later, back on July 12th.   Deputies also charged Lawton with numerous traffic citations.   Both will appear August 13th in the Town of Union Court.


Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old William Crandall of Norwich for 1st degree Criminal Contempt and Aggravated Harassment. The charges stem from a domestic dispute last month,  Crandall was issued appearance tickets to return to Delhi Town Court today to address the charges.


Sidney Village Police arrested 32-year-old REBECCA HOSTETTER of Sidney on 2 counts each of 3rd degree Rape, Endangering The Welfare of a Child, and Unlawfully Dealing with A child, & 3rd degree Criminal Sexual Act.  Hostetter faces action in Sidney Village Court at a later date.


NYSEG is looking for innovative project proposals from nonresidential customers or third-party’s working with nonresidential customers.  NYSEG has up to $3,000,000 in available incentives to help pay for energy efficient projects, Each one must save at least 100,000-kilowatt hours of electricity and deliver the energy savings no later than 12 months following the contract date.  Interested parties can obtain a Request for Proposal form no later than August 16th at NYSEG.Com/UsageandSafety.

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