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WCDO News — Wednesday 7-8-26
P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-8-26
Otsego County Health Department announced that a Raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The animal was found in Westford, all of the animals that were exposed to the Raccoon are being treated, Officials urge residents to get all pets & farm animals vaccinated, those that are not vaccinated & are exposed will be euthanized. More information is available at 607-547-4230, or at the Health Department web page at otsegocountyny.gov.
Sidney Village Crews announced that Division Street between Main Street & Grand are closed today & tomorrow as Crews are removing the bump outs at the intersection of Main & Division, Sidney Mayor Ray Baker explains:
(Ray Baker 7-8-26)
The crews will be installing a more traditional corner on the West Side of the Main & Division Street intersection, which should be completed by Thursday afternoon.
The Otego Fire department is hosting a 3 day Otsego County Fire Fighters Convention Thursday through Saturday, G.X. Cramatte is one of the organizer, he told WCDO News that there is something for everyone:
(G.X. Cramatte 7-8-26)
The activities will be held at the American Legion Field on Willow Street in Otego, starting at 12:00 Noon each day.
The Otsego County Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds in Morris this year, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO some of this year’s highlights:
(Lisa Jones 7-8-26)
The Otsego County Fair runs from August 4th to August 9th this year.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-8-26
Former Oneida County Corrections Officer Thomas Eck appeared in Oneida County Court on Tuesday, he had pleaded guilty to offering a false instrument for filing, for his role in the beating death of inmate Messiah Nantwi at the Mid State Correctional Facility, Eck was sentenced to 1 year in jail, he was the 15th Corrections officer in Oneida County to be prosected in connection with the death of Nantwi & Robert Brooks. The 2 cases have led to proposed legislation, the Duty to Intervene Act, making it a felony to not intervene while one of your fellow officers is beating an inmate.
Binghamton Police said that 1 man was shot July 4th, at around 9:00 PM, following a report of a large fight breaking out at the intersection of Walnut St. and Gerard Avenue. The unidentified man was shot in the knee & was taken to an area hospital, the suspect remains at large. Anyone with information can call (607) 772-7080.
A Program entitled “Healthcare in Delaware County” will be held today at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, the session will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
The Sidney Town Board announced that they will hold a Public Information Session Thursday at 7:00 PM, to discuss Data Centers, & Battery Storage Units, followed by the Regular meeting at 44 Grand Street in Sidney.
Otsego County Health Department announced that a Raccoon has tested positive for rabies. The animal was found in Westford, all of the animals that were exposed to the Raccoon are being treated, Officials urge residents to get all pets & farm animals vaccinated, those that are not vaccinated & are exposed will be euthanized. More information is available at 607-547-4230, or at the Health Department web page at otsegocountyny.gov.
Sidney Village Crews announced that Division Street between Main Street & Grand are closed today & tomorrow as Crews are removing the bump outs at the intersection of Main & Division, Sidney Mayor Ray Baker explains:
(Ray Baker 7-8-26)
The crews will be installing a more traditional corner on the West Side of the Main & Division Street intersection, which should be completed by Thursday afternoon.
The Otego Fire department is hosting a 3 day Otsego County Fire Fighters Convention Thursday through Saturday, G.X. Cramatte is one of the organizer, he told WCDO News that there is something for everyone:
(G.X. Cramatte 7-8-26)
The activities will be held at the American Legion Field on Willow Street in Otego, starting at 12:00 Noon each day.
The Otsego County Fair will be held at the Fairgrounds in Morris this year, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO some of this year’s highlights:
(Lisa Jones 7-8-26)
The Otsego County Fair runs from August 4th to August 9th this year.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-8-26
Former Oneida County Corrections Officer Thomas Eck appeared in Oneida County Court on Tuesday, he had pleaded guilty to offering a false instrument for filing, for his role in the beating death of inmate Messiah Nantwi at the Mid State Correctional Facility, Eck was sentenced to 1 year in jail, he was the 15th Corrections officer in Oneida County to be prosected in connection with the death of Nantwi & Robert Brooks. The 2 cases have led to proposed legislation, the Duty to Intervene Act, making it a felony to not intervene while one of your fellow officers is beating an inmate.
Binghamton Police said that 1 man was shot July 4th, at around 9:00 PM, following a report of a large fight breaking out at the intersection of Walnut St. and Gerard Avenue. The unidentified man was shot in the knee & was taken to an area hospital, the suspect remains at large. Anyone with information can call (607) 772-7080.
A Program entitled “Healthcare in Delaware County” will be held today at the Sidney Memorial Public Library, the session will be held from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.
The Sidney Town Board announced that they will hold a Public Information Session Thursday at 7:00 PM, to discuss Data Centers, & Battery Storage Units, followed by the Regular meeting at 44 Grand Street in Sidney.
WCDO News — Thursday 11-13-25
P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 11-13-25
Norwich Police arrested 61 year old Donald Hults of Syracuse, who is a Level 3 Sex Offender, following an investigation into a reported sexual abuse of a child. Norwich Police investigated a complaint that Hults had arrived uninvited at a July 4th gathering in Norwich where he knew nobody in attendance, and inappropriately touched a 10-year-old child. Hults was located in Syracuse he was interviewed by Norwich Police detectives, and was taken into custody and he was charged with 2 counts of Sexual Abuse, plus Forcible Touching, & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Hults was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility, where he is being held without bail pending further court proceedings.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Brittney Hall of Harpursville, for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, following a traffic stop in the Town of Union. Hall faces court action on the charges at a later date.
Commerce Chenango is hosting a Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 20th at the Norwich YMCA, with free admission to 2 representatives from Commerce Chenango Members, and $25 for other, as well as a donation to area food pantries, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani explains:
(Sal Testani 11-13-25)
Those interested must register by 4:00 PM this Friday at Commercechenango.com.
State DEC announced more than $1.72 million in grants to 6 land trusts for 9 projects that help conserve local forests. The land trusts will purchase new conservation easements that will protect air and water quality, preserve wildlife habitat and biodiversity, support sustainable forest management, and increase outdoor recreation opportunities for the public. Locally, the Otsego Land Trust, will get $54,250 to purchase a conservation easement on the 41-acre Burr Forest property in the town of Westford, adjacent to Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park. The easement property is 90 percent forested, and includes wetlands and hemlock stands, along with large concentrations of native plants.
On November 24, Haley Hubbard and Rendezvous Lounge at 158 Main Street in Afton will donate a frozen turkey and fixings to 25 local families in Afton, They have chosen 25 local families that will received a Thanksgiving dinner, Hubbard told WCDO news about this effort to help others:
(Haley Hubbard 11-13-25)
Hubbard said that they hope to make this an annual tradition & maybe help out more families next year.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 11-13-25
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Reception today at 5:30 PM. The event will be held at Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, Awards will go to Key Bank, Excellus NBT & 5 Star Subaru.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 12:30 TO 5:30PM at the Hunt Union at SUNY Oneonta. Appointments can be scheduled at 1-800 RED CROSS, at redcrossblood.org or by using the Blood Donor App.
The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting their Annual Membership Meeting at 5:30PM at the Jericho Arts Council in Bainbridge. The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting a preview of Ken Burns' documentary series 'The American Revolution' at tonight's meeting, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Those interested in joining can go to chenangohistorical.org/get-involved/membership to sign up.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $97.4 million in new funding is available for active transportation-related projects and programs that support the advancement of healthy lifestyles across New York State. Local Governments, Transit Agencies, Public Land Agencies, Tribal Governments are eligible, the State Department of Transportation will be accepting applications for this funding opportunity through March 12th 2026. The application is available at dot.ny.gov.
Norwich Police arrested 61 year old Donald Hults of Syracuse, who is a Level 3 Sex Offender, following an investigation into a reported sexual abuse of a child. Norwich Police investigated a complaint that Hults had arrived uninvited at a July 4th gathering in Norwich where he knew nobody in attendance, and inappropriately touched a 10-year-old child. Hults was located in Syracuse he was interviewed by Norwich Police detectives, and was taken into custody and he was charged with 2 counts of Sexual Abuse, plus Forcible Touching, & Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Hults was arraigned in Norwich City Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility, where he is being held without bail pending further court proceedings.
Broome County Sheriff's Office arrested 36 year old Brittney Hall of Harpursville, for 2 counts of Criminal Possession of Narcotics with Intent to Sell, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, following a traffic stop in the Town of Union. Hall faces court action on the charges at a later date.
Commerce Chenango is hosting a Thanksgiving Luncheon on November 20th at the Norwich YMCA, with free admission to 2 representatives from Commerce Chenango Members, and $25 for other, as well as a donation to area food pantries, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Sal Testani explains:
(Sal Testani 11-13-25)
Those interested must register by 4:00 PM this Friday at Commercechenango.com.
State DEC announced more than $1.72 million in grants to 6 land trusts for 9 projects that help conserve local forests. The land trusts will purchase new conservation easements that will protect air and water quality, preserve wildlife habitat and biodiversity, support sustainable forest management, and increase outdoor recreation opportunities for the public. Locally, the Otsego Land Trust, will get $54,250 to purchase a conservation easement on the 41-acre Burr Forest property in the town of Westford, adjacent to Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park. The easement property is 90 percent forested, and includes wetlands and hemlock stands, along with large concentrations of native plants.
On November 24, Haley Hubbard and Rendezvous Lounge at 158 Main Street in Afton will donate a frozen turkey and fixings to 25 local families in Afton, They have chosen 25 local families that will received a Thanksgiving dinner, Hubbard told WCDO news about this effort to help others:
(Haley Hubbard 11-13-25)
Hubbard said that they hope to make this an annual tradition & maybe help out more families next year.
A.M. NEWS Thursday 11-13-25
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold their Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Reception today at 5:30 PM. The event will be held at Foothills Performing Arts Center on Market Street in Oneonta, Awards will go to Key Bank, Excellus NBT & 5 Star Subaru.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today from 12:30 TO 5:30PM at the Hunt Union at SUNY Oneonta. Appointments can be scheduled at 1-800 RED CROSS, at redcrossblood.org or by using the Blood Donor App.
The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting their Annual Membership Meeting at 5:30PM at the Jericho Arts Council in Bainbridge. The Chenango County Historical Society is hosting a preview of Ken Burns' documentary series 'The American Revolution' at tonight's meeting, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Those interested in joining can go to chenangohistorical.org/get-involved/membership to sign up.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that $97.4 million in new funding is available for active transportation-related projects and programs that support the advancement of healthy lifestyles across New York State. Local Governments, Transit Agencies, Public Land Agencies, Tribal Governments are eligible, the State Department of Transportation will be accepting applications for this funding opportunity through March 12th 2026. The application is available at dot.ny.gov.
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WCDO News — Tuesday 11-11-25
P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-11-25
Several area fire departments responded to the report of a structure fire at Bordinger's Welding & Fabricating at 336 Winney Hill Road. The fire was reported at about 12:15 this afternoon, and people were able to escape the blaze. WCDO will have more information as it becomes available.
State Police & local Law Enforcement agencies responded today to a host of accidents related to the slippery roads in all of the local counties. Police agencies are reminding motorists to drive slowly now that wintry conditions have returned to the region.
The Hartwick College Board of Trustees announced that Laurel Bongiorno, will be the College's 13th president, she talked about the opportunity:
(Laurel Bongiorno 11-11-25)
Bongiorno will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026, she succeeds James Mullen, who has served as Hartwick's interim president since 2023.
The annual Shop With a Cop event is on December 14th this year in Otsego County, where members from the Sheriff's Office, Oneonta Police Department, Cooperstown Police Department, and NYS University Police at Oneonta will be Christmas Shopping with area students. Area schools will be selecting a student representative to participate, Kids will be given a gift card and paired with a member of local law enforcement to shop for Christmas presents for themselves and/or their family. for those wishing to donate, contact your local law enforcement agency or send a check to the Otsego County Deputy Sheriff's PBA, 172 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Sidney Community Foundation and the Sidney Rotary are teaming up to host a seminar on Advanced Techniques in charitable gifting, including as part of estate planning. Spokesman Whit Whitaker explains:
(Whit Whitaker 11-11-25)
Whitaker said that 20% of Americans over age 50 have no children, and they may decide to leave money to specific charities, like the Rotary club or other local charities, the seminar will be held at the Sidney Library Smart Community Room at 6:30 PM on November 20th.
The Village of Sidney announced that the Village Clerks office is closed Today in observance of Veterans Day. The office will reopen Wednesday. Also, Due to unforeseen circumstances Village brush pickup has been extended 1 more week, until this Friday.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-11-25
The Otsego County Sheriff’s announces the arrest of 31 year old Marcus Borggreen & 26 year old Destiny Grant both of Mt. Upton, following a trespass complaint in the Town of Westford. Deputies were dispatched to a residence for a report of 2 subjects, they were located inside the basement of the residence, and were detained and were in possession of MDMA, narcotic drugs, and several weapons. the pair are facing numerous drug & weapons charges & were transported to the Sheriff’s Office and were turned over to the Jail to be held for Arraignment.
Governor Hochul announced that the last statewide Free Fishing Day of 2025 will be today, to mark Veterans Day. During Free Fishing Days, New York State waives the fishing license requirement for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters. While no license is required, all other freshwater fishing regulations remain in effect.
Several area fire departments responded to the report of a structure fire at Bordinger's Welding & Fabricating at 336 Winney Hill Road. The fire was reported at about 12:15 this afternoon, and people were able to escape the blaze. WCDO will have more information as it becomes available.
State Police & local Law Enforcement agencies responded today to a host of accidents related to the slippery roads in all of the local counties. Police agencies are reminding motorists to drive slowly now that wintry conditions have returned to the region.
The Hartwick College Board of Trustees announced that Laurel Bongiorno, will be the College's 13th president, she talked about the opportunity:
(Laurel Bongiorno 11-11-25)
Bongiorno will assume the presidency on July 1, 2026, she succeeds James Mullen, who has served as Hartwick's interim president since 2023.
The annual Shop With a Cop event is on December 14th this year in Otsego County, where members from the Sheriff's Office, Oneonta Police Department, Cooperstown Police Department, and NYS University Police at Oneonta will be Christmas Shopping with area students. Area schools will be selecting a student representative to participate, Kids will be given a gift card and paired with a member of local law enforcement to shop for Christmas presents for themselves and/or their family. for those wishing to donate, contact your local law enforcement agency or send a check to the Otsego County Deputy Sheriff's PBA, 172 County Highway 33W, Cooperstown, NY 13326.
Sidney Community Foundation and the Sidney Rotary are teaming up to host a seminar on Advanced Techniques in charitable gifting, including as part of estate planning. Spokesman Whit Whitaker explains:
(Whit Whitaker 11-11-25)
Whitaker said that 20% of Americans over age 50 have no children, and they may decide to leave money to specific charities, like the Rotary club or other local charities, the seminar will be held at the Sidney Library Smart Community Room at 6:30 PM on November 20th.
The Village of Sidney announced that the Village Clerks office is closed Today in observance of Veterans Day. The office will reopen Wednesday. Also, Due to unforeseen circumstances Village brush pickup has been extended 1 more week, until this Friday.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-11-25
The Otsego County Sheriff’s announces the arrest of 31 year old Marcus Borggreen & 26 year old Destiny Grant both of Mt. Upton, following a trespass complaint in the Town of Westford. Deputies were dispatched to a residence for a report of 2 subjects, they were located inside the basement of the residence, and were detained and were in possession of MDMA, narcotic drugs, and several weapons. the pair are facing numerous drug & weapons charges & were transported to the Sheriff’s Office and were turned over to the Jail to be held for Arraignment.
Governor Hochul announced that the last statewide Free Fishing Day of 2025 will be today, to mark Veterans Day. During Free Fishing Days, New York State waives the fishing license requirement for freshwater fishing in New York’s waters. While no license is required, all other freshwater fishing regulations remain in effect.
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 — Monday 1-15-24
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-15-24
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 31 year old Shean Seeley of Otego following an investigation of alleged child abuse. Seeley was charged with 3 counts of acting in a Manor to Injure a Child less than 17 years of age, and 2 counts of Reckless Endangerment after a hotline report received by Otsego County Child Protective Services. Seeley is accused of routinely acting in a manner that exposed his children to risk of serious physical injury, he was released on his own recognizance to appear in Otego Town Court on a later date.
Bassett Healthcare Network and Helios Care recently announced a collaboration to provide hospice and palliative care to patients in Central New York. Helios Care President & CEO Dan Ayres visited WCDO this morning & explained that there has been confusion about the arrangement, and the Helios Care remains as a separate entity from Bassett:
(Dan Ayres 1-15-24)
Ayres said that the State Department of Health has given approval for Helios Care to expand their services to include Herkimer and Chenango Counties to better line up with the Bassett Healthcare Network coverage area, more information regarding donations or job openings are available at helioscare.org or by calling 6070432-6773
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $325 million in grants is available for clean water infrastructure projects through the next round of the State's Water Infrastructure Improvement and Inter-municipal Grant programs. Governor Hochul is directing EFC to increase water infrastructure grants for small rural communities from 25 percent to 50 percent of net eligible project costs, Municipalities can request a meeting, register for upcoming webinars, and learn more at efc.ny.gov/cat.
The Raymond Corporation will be holding a job fair from 12 to 6 pm. on January 24, at their headquarters located at 22 South Canal Street in Greene. Positions include all shift openings for production and forklift operators, welders, assemblers, and general utilities.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting tomorrow morning in Bainbridge. The meeting begins at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-15-24
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 39 year old Josephine Shutters of Westford for Aggravated DWI & Failure to keep right, following a motor vehicle accident on January 5, in the Town of Maryland. Shutters was processed and released on tickets returnable to the Maryland Town Court at a later date.
The Broome County Martin Luther King Junior Commission will be holding their annual March THIS evening, starting at the MLK Promenade behind Boscov’s in downtown Binghamton. The commission announced that they have resumed their scholarship program, they will give out 2 scholarships for $1,000 each for high school graduates this year. Also, at 6:00 PM Lieutenant Governor Delgado Delivers Remarks at Tabernacle Methodist Church at 83 Main Street Binghamton.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has approved the latest Redistricting plan for the County, a previous plan was thrown out after a court challenge.
Incumbent Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro announced that he will seek re-election in the district this year, he will likely face Democrat Josh Riley again.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 31 year old Shean Seeley of Otego following an investigation of alleged child abuse. Seeley was charged with 3 counts of acting in a Manor to Injure a Child less than 17 years of age, and 2 counts of Reckless Endangerment after a hotline report received by Otsego County Child Protective Services. Seeley is accused of routinely acting in a manner that exposed his children to risk of serious physical injury, he was released on his own recognizance to appear in Otego Town Court on a later date.
Bassett Healthcare Network and Helios Care recently announced a collaboration to provide hospice and palliative care to patients in Central New York. Helios Care President & CEO Dan Ayres visited WCDO this morning & explained that there has been confusion about the arrangement, and the Helios Care remains as a separate entity from Bassett:
(Dan Ayres 1-15-24)
Ayres said that the State Department of Health has given approval for Helios Care to expand their services to include Herkimer and Chenango Counties to better line up with the Bassett Healthcare Network coverage area, more information regarding donations or job openings are available at helioscare.org or by calling 6070432-6773
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $325 million in grants is available for clean water infrastructure projects through the next round of the State's Water Infrastructure Improvement and Inter-municipal Grant programs. Governor Hochul is directing EFC to increase water infrastructure grants for small rural communities from 25 percent to 50 percent of net eligible project costs, Municipalities can request a meeting, register for upcoming webinars, and learn more at efc.ny.gov/cat.
The Raymond Corporation will be holding a job fair from 12 to 6 pm. on January 24, at their headquarters located at 22 South Canal Street in Greene. Positions include all shift openings for production and forklift operators, welders, assemblers, and general utilities.
The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next regular meeting tomorrow morning in Bainbridge. The meeting begins at 7:30 am at the back of Bob's Diner.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 1-15-24
Otsego County Sheriff's Office arrested 39 year old Josephine Shutters of Westford for Aggravated DWI & Failure to keep right, following a motor vehicle accident on January 5, in the Town of Maryland. Shutters was processed and released on tickets returnable to the Maryland Town Court at a later date.
The Broome County Martin Luther King Junior Commission will be holding their annual March THIS evening, starting at the MLK Promenade behind Boscov’s in downtown Binghamton. The commission announced that they have resumed their scholarship program, they will give out 2 scholarships for $1,000 each for high school graduates this year. Also, at 6:00 PM Lieutenant Governor Delgado Delivers Remarks at Tabernacle Methodist Church at 83 Main Street Binghamton.
Broome County Executive Jason Garnar has approved the latest Redistricting plan for the County, a previous plan was thrown out after a court challenge.
Incumbent Republican Congressman Marc Molinaro announced that he will seek re-election in the district this year, he will likely face Democrat Josh Riley again.
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WCDO News — Monday 7-26-21
P.M. NEWS MONDAY 7-26-21
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant Friday in Windsor, officer seized Methamphetamines, Fentanyl, weapons & drug paraphernalia. Police arrested Shawn McCabe of Windsor on a variety of Weapons & Drug Charges, he was being held at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility pending arraignment.
Norwich city police are looking for a suspect in a stabbing in downtown Norwich Sunday evening. Norwich Police said that a pedestrian was walking near American Avenue in downtown Norwich at about 5:25 PM, & was stabbed several times in the neck & chest during the robbery near American Avenue. The victim was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City; Norwich Police officers are asking anyone with information about the attack to call them at 336-8477. The Suspect is described as a White Male with a red backpack, wearing a Baseball cap, line at 607-336-8477.
Governor Cuomo today announced a new streamlined application process for the rent relief program to help eliminate potential barriers to funding. The new process relaxes documentation standards for both tenants and landlords and implements a streamlined process for submission of arrears documentation for multi-tenant landlords effective Tuesday. The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will administer the program.
Bainbridge Fire Fighters responded to a car fire at the Mirabito's Saturday afternoon. Firefighters found a Kia from North Carolina fully involved, the occupants were out of the vehicle & no injuries were reported.
The State HEAP Cooling Assistance Program, which provides up to an $800 benefit to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan, will be open until August 31st. To apply, households must contact their local social services Department; more information is available at otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/.
A.M. NEWS Monday 7-26-21
State Police arrested 29 year old Anthony Masi of Sidney for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Masi was the driver of a motorcycle that crashed into an SUV near the intersection of State Highway 28 and the Lettis Highway on July 4th in Oneonta, Masi was taken to Albany Medical Center, the other driver was not injured. An investigation determined that the motorcycle was stolen. Masi was charged by the Village of Sidney Police on July 19, he was turned over to the State Police. Masi was transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing. He was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash or $20,000 property bond.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office responded to a commercial bus fire earlierSaturday on State Route 28 in the Town of Otsego. The bus passengers were heading to a wedding when the fire broke out. No injuries are reported, the bus suffered substantial damage and was towed from the scene. The Cooperstown and Hartwick Seminary Fire Departments responded, with Assistance by the Cooperstown Police Department and the State Police.
State Police responded to a report of a fatal skydiving incident in the area of County Highway 34 in the town of Westford. A preliminary investigation revealed that 59 year old Karen Bernard of Wildwood, Florida jumped out of a plane to skydive when it appears she had a malfunction with her parachute, the investigation continues.
State Police arrested 21 year old Noah Bascom of Hamilton for 3rd degree Assault and Overdriving, Torturing and injuring an Animal. Bascom allegedly repeatedly struck a small dog with a wooden dowel. He was also accused of striking a person in the face, causing injury. The victim was taken to Community Hospital by a third party and received treatment. Bascom was located at his residence in Hamilton and arrested. He was released on an appearance ticket to the Earlville Village Court on August 11th.
Governor Cuomo announced that 4 mass vaccination sites will cease operations as part of the ongoing downscaling that will allow the State to focus on localized vaccination efforts. As part of the downscaling, the site at Binghamton University will cease operations following vaccinations TODAY.
The Bainbridge Fire Department responded to State Highway 7 for the report of a Single Engine Plane Crash last night. The plane was tangled up in wires, & the person was able to get out of the plane. More information is expected to be released later today.
The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a search warrant Friday in Windsor, officer seized Methamphetamines, Fentanyl, weapons & drug paraphernalia. Police arrested Shawn McCabe of Windsor on a variety of Weapons & Drug Charges, he was being held at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility pending arraignment.
Norwich city police are looking for a suspect in a stabbing in downtown Norwich Sunday evening. Norwich Police said that a pedestrian was walking near American Avenue in downtown Norwich at about 5:25 PM, & was stabbed several times in the neck & chest during the robbery near American Avenue. The victim was taken to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City; Norwich Police officers are asking anyone with information about the attack to call them at 336-8477. The Suspect is described as a White Male with a red backpack, wearing a Baseball cap, line at 607-336-8477.
Governor Cuomo today announced a new streamlined application process for the rent relief program to help eliminate potential barriers to funding. The new process relaxes documentation standards for both tenants and landlords and implements a streamlined process for submission of arrears documentation for multi-tenant landlords effective Tuesday. The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance will administer the program.
Bainbridge Fire Fighters responded to a car fire at the Mirabito's Saturday afternoon. Firefighters found a Kia from North Carolina fully involved, the occupants were out of the vehicle & no injuries were reported.
The State HEAP Cooling Assistance Program, which provides up to an $800 benefit to purchase and install an air conditioner or a fan, will be open until August 31st. To apply, households must contact their local social services Department; more information is available at otda.ny.gov/programs/heap/.
A.M. NEWS Monday 7-26-21
State Police arrested 29 year old Anthony Masi of Sidney for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. Masi was the driver of a motorcycle that crashed into an SUV near the intersection of State Highway 28 and the Lettis Highway on July 4th in Oneonta, Masi was taken to Albany Medical Center, the other driver was not injured. An investigation determined that the motorcycle was stolen. Masi was charged by the Village of Sidney Police on July 19, he was turned over to the State Police. Masi was transported to Otsego County Central Arraignment and Processing. He was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on $10,000 cash or $20,000 property bond.
Otsego County Sheriff's Office responded to a commercial bus fire earlierSaturday on State Route 28 in the Town of Otsego. The bus passengers were heading to a wedding when the fire broke out. No injuries are reported, the bus suffered substantial damage and was towed from the scene. The Cooperstown and Hartwick Seminary Fire Departments responded, with Assistance by the Cooperstown Police Department and the State Police.
State Police responded to a report of a fatal skydiving incident in the area of County Highway 34 in the town of Westford. A preliminary investigation revealed that 59 year old Karen Bernard of Wildwood, Florida jumped out of a plane to skydive when it appears she had a malfunction with her parachute, the investigation continues.
State Police arrested 21 year old Noah Bascom of Hamilton for 3rd degree Assault and Overdriving, Torturing and injuring an Animal. Bascom allegedly repeatedly struck a small dog with a wooden dowel. He was also accused of striking a person in the face, causing injury. The victim was taken to Community Hospital by a third party and received treatment. Bascom was located at his residence in Hamilton and arrested. He was released on an appearance ticket to the Earlville Village Court on August 11th.
Governor Cuomo announced that 4 mass vaccination sites will cease operations as part of the ongoing downscaling that will allow the State to focus on localized vaccination efforts. As part of the downscaling, the site at Binghamton University will cease operations following vaccinations TODAY.
The Bainbridge Fire Department responded to State Highway 7 for the report of a Single Engine Plane Crash last night. The plane was tangled up in wires, & the person was able to get out of the plane. More information is expected to be released later today.
WCDO News — Thursday 6-10-21
P.M. NEWS Thursday 6-10-21
34 year old Patrick Kain of Norwich pleaded guilty in federal court to 3 counts of sexual exploitation of a child and 1 count of committing a felony involving a minor by a registered sex offender. Kain admitted that from about 2016 through 2019 he created sexually explicit images and videos of 3 different victims, each of whom was about 5 years old, he also possessed about 90 videos and 10 images of child pornography not involving his own victims, on a laptop and at an online storage account, Kain faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 35 years and a maximum sentence of 160 years, a $250,000 fine and restitution to the victims, when he is sentenced on October 6th -
Otsego County Sheriff's department arrested 27 year old Brandon Doyle of Sharon Springs after an investigation into an animal cruelty in the Town of Westford last month. Doyle was charged with Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals & Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance following a cattle complaint reported from the Susquehanna SPCA Doyle was issued an appearance ticket returnable to Town of Westford Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a “Click-it or Ticket” detail in the Town of Davenport on May 29th, with the Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies, resulted in the arrest of 46 year old Stacey Juhl of Worcester. While conducting a seatbelt checkpoint, Deputies observed a vehicle attempting to avoid the checkpoint; they stopped the vehicle on Southside Drive & found that Juhl’s driving privileges had been suspended on 3 occasions for failure to answer summonses in Otsego County courts, as well as for an insurance lapse. Juhl was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and having an obstructed drivers view, she was released and directed to appear in the Town of Davenport Court on a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year old Timothy Reed of Johnson City for DWI following a personal injury motor vehicle accident on County Highway 23 in the Town of Walton. Deputies responded at about 2:30 AM on May 30th, to a 911 report of a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 23, near the intersection of Woodlawn Road, Reed was identified as the driver of the vehicle & charged, he faces court action at a later date.
The Community Cultural Center of Sidney will have their official Ribbon Cutting ceremony this Saturday at 1:00 PM, at the corner of Bridge & Main Street. The 1st use of the building will be for an art exhibit, and then many other options will be available, according to Executive Director Pat Cristelli:
(Pat Cristelli 6-10-21)
Cristelli said that the Students Art Exhibit will be open from Monday June 14th to Friday the 18th, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM each evening, Saturday the 19th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and Sunday June 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-10-21
UPDATE IN MANHUNT:
Just after 4:30 p.m., Jason Johnson was taken into custody near a river bank off State Route 79 in Colesville.
EARLY AFTERNOON UPDATE:
Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies and State Police responded to East Windsor Road in Colesville to check on the welfare of an individual at 8:35 PM Wednesday night, . Law enforcement did exchange gunfire with Johnson, State Trooper Becky Seager was shot in the hip & was taken to Wilson Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Multiple agencies are looking for 34 year old Jason Johnson this afternoon, he is described as a white male, 5’7 and 160 pounds with a Mohawk style haircut, he was last seen in the East Windsor Road area near Thorn Hill. He is considered armed and dangerous, It’s possible that Johnson may be operating a 1996 Ford F-250 pick-up truck, blue in color with the NY license plate HZV7759, Police said that the public should not approach him and should call 911 immediately.
Empire State Development will open the online application portal Today for the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The minimum grant is $5,000, the maximum grant amount is $50,000 per applicant and will serve as reimbursement of employee wages, rent and mortgage payments, taxes, utility bills and PPE purchases other operating expenses from the pandemic. More information may be found at NYSBusinessRecovery.ny.gov.
The Otsego County Fair will be held in Morris this year, after being canceled last year due to the COVID pandemic, Spokesperson Lisa Jones comments:
(Lisa Jones 6-10-21)
The Otsego County Fair will run from August 3rd through the 8th, more information is available at otsegocountyfair.org.
34 year old Patrick Kain of Norwich pleaded guilty in federal court to 3 counts of sexual exploitation of a child and 1 count of committing a felony involving a minor by a registered sex offender. Kain admitted that from about 2016 through 2019 he created sexually explicit images and videos of 3 different victims, each of whom was about 5 years old, he also possessed about 90 videos and 10 images of child pornography not involving his own victims, on a laptop and at an online storage account, Kain faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 35 years and a maximum sentence of 160 years, a $250,000 fine and restitution to the victims, when he is sentenced on October 6th -
Otsego County Sheriff's department arrested 27 year old Brandon Doyle of Sharon Springs after an investigation into an animal cruelty in the Town of Westford last month. Doyle was charged with Overdriving, Torturing and Injuring Animals & Failure to Provide Proper Sustenance following a cattle complaint reported from the Susquehanna SPCA Doyle was issued an appearance ticket returnable to Town of Westford Court at a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office announced that a “Click-it or Ticket” detail in the Town of Davenport on May 29th, with the Otsego County Sheriff’s Deputies, resulted in the arrest of 46 year old Stacey Juhl of Worcester. While conducting a seatbelt checkpoint, Deputies observed a vehicle attempting to avoid the checkpoint; they stopped the vehicle on Southside Drive & found that Juhl’s driving privileges had been suspended on 3 occasions for failure to answer summonses in Otsego County courts, as well as for an insurance lapse. Juhl was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and having an obstructed drivers view, she was released and directed to appear in the Town of Davenport Court on a later date.
Delaware County Sheriff's Office arrested 21 year old Timothy Reed of Johnson City for DWI following a personal injury motor vehicle accident on County Highway 23 in the Town of Walton. Deputies responded at about 2:30 AM on May 30th, to a 911 report of a motor vehicle accident on County Highway 23, near the intersection of Woodlawn Road, Reed was identified as the driver of the vehicle & charged, he faces court action at a later date.
The Community Cultural Center of Sidney will have their official Ribbon Cutting ceremony this Saturday at 1:00 PM, at the corner of Bridge & Main Street. The 1st use of the building will be for an art exhibit, and then many other options will be available, according to Executive Director Pat Cristelli:
(Pat Cristelli 6-10-21)
Cristelli said that the Students Art Exhibit will be open from Monday June 14th to Friday the 18th, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM each evening, Saturday the 19th from 5:00 to 9:00 PM and Sunday June 20th from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-10-21
UPDATE IN MANHUNT:
Just after 4:30 p.m., Jason Johnson was taken into custody near a river bank off State Route 79 in Colesville.
EARLY AFTERNOON UPDATE:
Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies and State Police responded to East Windsor Road in Colesville to check on the welfare of an individual at 8:35 PM Wednesday night, . Law enforcement did exchange gunfire with Johnson, State Trooper Becky Seager was shot in the hip & was taken to Wilson Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Multiple agencies are looking for 34 year old Jason Johnson this afternoon, he is described as a white male, 5’7 and 160 pounds with a Mohawk style haircut, he was last seen in the East Windsor Road area near Thorn Hill. He is considered armed and dangerous, It’s possible that Johnson may be operating a 1996 Ford F-250 pick-up truck, blue in color with the NY license plate HZV7759, Police said that the public should not approach him and should call 911 immediately.
Empire State Development will open the online application portal Today for the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. The minimum grant is $5,000, the maximum grant amount is $50,000 per applicant and will serve as reimbursement of employee wages, rent and mortgage payments, taxes, utility bills and PPE purchases other operating expenses from the pandemic. More information may be found at NYSBusinessRecovery.ny.gov.
The Otsego County Fair will be held in Morris this year, after being canceled last year due to the COVID pandemic, Spokesperson Lisa Jones comments:
(Lisa Jones 6-10-21)
The Otsego County Fair will run from August 3rd through the 8th, more information is available at otsegocountyfair.org.
WCDO News — Friday 2-28-20
Starting Sunday March 1st, the bag
waste reduction law will take effect in New York State. The Bag Waste Reduction Law bans Single Use
plastic bags in grocery stores, clothing shops or home improvement stores; more
information is available at dec.ny.gov/chemical.
The New York State Association of
Counties is calling on the Federal government to provide $3.1 billion in
emergency supplemental funding for the public health response to the novel
coronavirus. Of the $3.1 billion, at least $500 million should be directed to
local and state health departments.
Additionally, Governor Cuomo recently announced that he was seeking a$40
million emergency appropriation for the New York State Department of Health to
hire additional staff, procure equipment and other resources necessary to
respond to the potential novel coronavirus.
A.O. Fox Hospital recently received
the 2019 Financial Sustainability Silver Award from Centurion Service Group,
which annually recognizes top U.S. hospitals for financial and environmental
sustainability in responsible equipment management. The Award acknowledges hospitals for
strategic participation in Centurion’s surplus medical equipment program for
creating revenue by freeing important resources to access new technology and
improve patient care.
Governor Cuomo
announced that New York State is now offering a free text message program to
help kids quit e-cigarettes as the state moves to reverse the alarming rise in
youth vaping. To access this program,
text "DropTheVape" to 88709, more information about e-cigarettes is
available at health.ny.gov/NoVape
The Otsego County Office of Emergency
Services confirmed that 5 firefighters were injured in a Middlefield garage
fire from a series of explosions Wednesday night at 3679 Otsego County Route
35. The firefighters were James Tallman,
Jon Roach & Scott Monington of the Cooperstown Fire Department & John
Sears & Ryan Smith of the Middlefield Fire Department, Roach &
Monington were taken to a Syracuse Hospital for treatment of injuries, the
other 3 were treated at Bassett Hospital & were released. Firefighters from Middlefield, Cooperstown,
Westford, Cherry Valley, and Milford responded to the fire Wednesday
night. State Police, State office of
Fire Prevention & Control & the Otsego County Sheriff’s department are
investigating the cause & origin of the fire.
41 year old Nasir Azmat of Franklin
appeared in Town of Franklin Court Thursday night to answer to more than 40
counts of charges relating to animal cruelty.
Azmat pleaded “not guilty” to all charges, he was ordered to check in
weekly with authorities prior to his next court appearance March 26th. Many
protesters showed up to Franklin to show their support for the dogs who are
known as the "Franklin 20", who were brought to area shelters
following Azmat's arrest.
State Police arrested 55 year old
Robert Horan of Unadilla for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Forcible
Touching, after an investigation of an incident in Unadilla in January. Horan is a case worker with Otsego County,
the incident did not occur as a part of Horan’s official work duties; he was arraigned & was released on his
own recognizance and is due back in court on April 13th.
The total number of flu cases in New
York State has eclipsed the record number of since the State Department of
Health began tracking flu cases 22 years ago.
For the week ending February 22, there were 131,604 laboratory-confirmed
cases so far this season, last week, the number of laboratory-confirmed flu
cases decreased 26% and hospitalizations decreased 13%.
The Bainbridge "Rotary's Shrimp
Madness" will be held Sunday @ 4:00 & 6:00 pm @ Bob's Diner in
Bainbridge. Tickets may be purchased @
Bainbridge SFCU, Bainbridge NBT or Bob's Diner for $20, Proceeds will benefit
Bainbridge Rotary programs, and more information is available at 604-4114.
waste reduction law will take effect in New York State. The Bag Waste Reduction Law bans Single Use
plastic bags in grocery stores, clothing shops or home improvement stores; more
information is available at dec.ny.gov/chemical.
The New York State Association of
Counties is calling on the Federal government to provide $3.1 billion in
emergency supplemental funding for the public health response to the novel
coronavirus. Of the $3.1 billion, at least $500 million should be directed to
local and state health departments.
Additionally, Governor Cuomo recently announced that he was seeking a$40
million emergency appropriation for the New York State Department of Health to
hire additional staff, procure equipment and other resources necessary to
respond to the potential novel coronavirus.
A.O. Fox Hospital recently received
the 2019 Financial Sustainability Silver Award from Centurion Service Group,
which annually recognizes top U.S. hospitals for financial and environmental
sustainability in responsible equipment management. The Award acknowledges hospitals for
strategic participation in Centurion’s surplus medical equipment program for
creating revenue by freeing important resources to access new technology and
improve patient care.
Governor Cuomo
announced that New York State is now offering a free text message program to
help kids quit e-cigarettes as the state moves to reverse the alarming rise in
youth vaping. To access this program,
text "DropTheVape" to 88709, more information about e-cigarettes is
available at health.ny.gov/NoVape
The Otsego County Office of Emergency
Services confirmed that 5 firefighters were injured in a Middlefield garage
fire from a series of explosions Wednesday night at 3679 Otsego County Route
35. The firefighters were James Tallman,
Jon Roach & Scott Monington of the Cooperstown Fire Department & John
Sears & Ryan Smith of the Middlefield Fire Department, Roach &
Monington were taken to a Syracuse Hospital for treatment of injuries, the
other 3 were treated at Bassett Hospital & were released. Firefighters from Middlefield, Cooperstown,
Westford, Cherry Valley, and Milford responded to the fire Wednesday
night. State Police, State office of
Fire Prevention & Control & the Otsego County Sheriff’s department are
investigating the cause & origin of the fire.
41 year old Nasir Azmat of Franklin
appeared in Town of Franklin Court Thursday night to answer to more than 40
counts of charges relating to animal cruelty.
Azmat pleaded “not guilty” to all charges, he was ordered to check in
weekly with authorities prior to his next court appearance March 26th. Many
protesters showed up to Franklin to show their support for the dogs who are
known as the "Franklin 20", who were brought to area shelters
following Azmat's arrest.
State Police arrested 55 year old
Robert Horan of Unadilla for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Forcible
Touching, after an investigation of an incident in Unadilla in January. Horan is a case worker with Otsego County,
the incident did not occur as a part of Horan’s official work duties; he was arraigned & was released on his
own recognizance and is due back in court on April 13th.
The total number of flu cases in New
York State has eclipsed the record number of since the State Department of
Health began tracking flu cases 22 years ago.
For the week ending February 22, there were 131,604 laboratory-confirmed
cases so far this season, last week, the number of laboratory-confirmed flu
cases decreased 26% and hospitalizations decreased 13%.
The Bainbridge "Rotary's Shrimp
Madness" will be held Sunday @ 4:00 & 6:00 pm @ Bob's Diner in
Bainbridge. Tickets may be purchased @
Bainbridge SFCU, Bainbridge NBT or Bob's Diner for $20, Proceeds will benefit
Bainbridge Rotary programs, and more information is available at 604-4114.
WCDO News — Thursday 2-27-20
41 year old Nasir Azmat of Franklin
is due in Town of Franklin court tonight
to answer to more than 40 counts relating to animal cruelty, Delaware County
Sheriff Craig DuMond said that it remains to be seen if Azmat shows up for
court tonight:
(Sheriff DuMond 2-27-20)
Azmat's court appearance is scheduled for 6:00 PM tonight in Franklin Town Court, 20 dogs allegedly used for dog fighting were taken from his property earlier this month by the Delaware County Sheriff's Department.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office
confirmed that 5 firefighters were injured in a Middlefield garage fire on
Otsego County Route 35. The firefighters
were injured following at least 1 explosion inside the garage, the injured were
taken to Bassett Hospital, and state fire officials are investigating. Firefighters from Middlefield, Cooperstown,
Westford, Cherry Valley, and Milford responded to the fire Wednesday night.
The public is invited to attend a
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce sponsored roundtable discussion on the
state and future of Delaware County and how to remove barriers to community
growth. The Event will be held on
Tuesday, March 24th at 11:30 AM & includes a luncheon buffet prepared by
SUNY Delhi culinary arts students at Bluestone.
Reservations are required at delawarecounty.org or by calling 746-2281.
The Tri-town Coalition on Substance
Abuse Prevention announced that their meeting originally scheduled for tonight
in Sidney has been cancelled due to the weather. The next meeting will be held on March 26th
at the Sidney School.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is
seeking nominations for their annual Citizen of the Years & Business of the
Years Awards; Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk told WCDO News that they are
adding 2 more awards this year:
(Teri Schunk 2-27-20)
The winners of the awards will be
honored at the Sidney Chamber Annual Dinner in June.
The Village of Delhi Police
Department arrested 23-year-old Shakiea Goodwin of Brooklyn for 2 counts of
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. Goodwin is accused of passing
counterfeit $50 bills at a local garage to pay the tow bill on a vehicle that
had been impounded by the police over the previous weekend. Goodwin was
arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court where she was released on her own
recognizance.
The State Commission on Judicial
Conduct has suggested the removal from duty of Broome County Family Court Judge
Richard Miller. Miller is accused of
making sexist & demeaning remarks to female staff members, and for failing
to report income and pay sufficient taxes.
Judge Miller may accept the recommendations & resign, or he may
request a review by the State Court of Appeals.
is due in Town of Franklin court tonight
to answer to more than 40 counts relating to animal cruelty, Delaware County
Sheriff Craig DuMond said that it remains to be seen if Azmat shows up for
court tonight:
(Sheriff DuMond 2-27-20)
Azmat's court appearance is scheduled for 6:00 PM tonight in Franklin Town Court, 20 dogs allegedly used for dog fighting were taken from his property earlier this month by the Delaware County Sheriff's Department.
The Otsego County Sheriff's Office
confirmed that 5 firefighters were injured in a Middlefield garage fire on
Otsego County Route 35. The firefighters
were injured following at least 1 explosion inside the garage, the injured were
taken to Bassett Hospital, and state fire officials are investigating. Firefighters from Middlefield, Cooperstown,
Westford, Cherry Valley, and Milford responded to the fire Wednesday night.
The public is invited to attend a
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce sponsored roundtable discussion on the
state and future of Delaware County and how to remove barriers to community
growth. The Event will be held on
Tuesday, March 24th at 11:30 AM & includes a luncheon buffet prepared by
SUNY Delhi culinary arts students at Bluestone.
Reservations are required at delawarecounty.org or by calling 746-2281.
The Tri-town Coalition on Substance
Abuse Prevention announced that their meeting originally scheduled for tonight
in Sidney has been cancelled due to the weather. The next meeting will be held on March 26th
at the Sidney School.
The Sidney Chamber of Commerce is
seeking nominations for their annual Citizen of the Years & Business of the
Years Awards; Sidney Chamber President Teri Schunk told WCDO News that they are
adding 2 more awards this year:
(Teri Schunk 2-27-20)
The winners of the awards will be
honored at the Sidney Chamber Annual Dinner in June.
The Village of Delhi Police
Department arrested 23-year-old Shakiea Goodwin of Brooklyn for 2 counts of
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. Goodwin is accused of passing
counterfeit $50 bills at a local garage to pay the tow bill on a vehicle that
had been impounded by the police over the previous weekend. Goodwin was
arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court where she was released on her own
recognizance.
The State Commission on Judicial
Conduct has suggested the removal from duty of Broome County Family Court Judge
Richard Miller. Miller is accused of
making sexist & demeaning remarks to female staff members, and for failing
to report income and pay sufficient taxes.
Judge Miller may accept the recommendations & resign, or he may
request a review by the State Court of Appeals.
WCDO News — Wednesday 11-28-18
Governor Cuomo & area leaders announced the start of construction on the $20.5 million Canal Plaza with 48 apartments and new commercial space to Binghamton's North Side. The project will transform and revitalize land that is currently a brownfield; it will include 3 commercial suites totaling about 15,000 square feet, 1 of which will be occupied by Catholic Charities of Broome County for the operation of Encompass Health Home, which will deliver assistance to Medicaid-eligible adults and children with chronic medical and/ or behavioral health conditions. The project will be partially funded with $1.1 million in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery funding from the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery.
19th District Freshman Congressman Antonio Delgado is in Washington, getting up to speed with orientations prior to being sworn in early in January:
(Antonio Delgado 11-28-18)
Delgado recently unseated Republican John Faso for the 19th District seat after Faso served only 1 term in Congress.
Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that he will not run for president in 2020. Cuomo recently won election to serve a 3rd term as New York's Governor; he told reporters will serve the entirety of his 3rd term as Governor.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28 year old Kristin Shoulars of Milton, after she was stopped for Traffic violations on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. During the stop, it was found that her privileges to operate a motor vehicle were suspended, a search of the vehicle revealed that she was in possession of several controlled substances. Shoulars was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, she was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court where she was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 secured bond.
A New York City man arrested for selling heroin and cocaine in Norwich, has pleaded guilty to drug charges. 21 year old Kodi Glenn pleaded guilty to 3rd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; Glenn will serve 3 years in prison plus 2 years of probation.
8 people were left homeless following a fire on Main Street in Worcester Tuesday night. Fire was visible from the rear of the home when firefighters first arrived, all residents escaped without injuries. Fire Fighters from Oneonta, Schenevus, East Worcester, and Westford fire departments responded, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Delaware County supervisors released their preliminary, proposed 2019 budget to the public on Wednesday, November 14 which reflects a 1.5602 % increase from the 2018 budget. There will be a public hearing on the proposed 2019 budget, at the next Board of Supervisors meeting Today at 1:00 PM at the Charles Cook County Office Building at 111 Main Street, Delhi.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive today from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, at the DCMO BOCES Harold Campus Masonville, Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
State Senator Fred Akshar has posted a survey on his website regarding social media and search history background checks for pistol permit applications and renewals. The survey can be taken at nysenate.gov/senators/fred-akshar.
The Otsego County Solid Waste Department reminds residents that animal carcasses/body parts from wildlife shall be accepted at the Oneonta and Cooperstown Transfer Station with the following conditions: Individuals shall double bagged material using 3ml contractor’s bags, Individuals must clearly state to scale operator you have carcasses for disposal, Individuals should not place carcasses/body parts in curb side pick up & Fees will be charged at scale rate for disposal. More information is available at 547-4225 or otsegocounty.com/depts/sw.
19th District Freshman Congressman Antonio Delgado is in Washington, getting up to speed with orientations prior to being sworn in early in January:
(Antonio Delgado 11-28-18)
Delgado recently unseated Republican John Faso for the 19th District seat after Faso served only 1 term in Congress.
Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that he will not run for president in 2020. Cuomo recently won election to serve a 3rd term as New York's Governor; he told reporters will serve the entirety of his 3rd term as Governor.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28 year old Kristin Shoulars of Milton, after she was stopped for Traffic violations on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. During the stop, it was found that her privileges to operate a motor vehicle were suspended, a search of the vehicle revealed that she was in possession of several controlled substances. Shoulars was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, she was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court where she was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 secured bond.
A New York City man arrested for selling heroin and cocaine in Norwich, has pleaded guilty to drug charges. 21 year old Kodi Glenn pleaded guilty to 3rd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; Glenn will serve 3 years in prison plus 2 years of probation.
8 people were left homeless following a fire on Main Street in Worcester Tuesday night. Fire was visible from the rear of the home when firefighters first arrived, all residents escaped without injuries. Fire Fighters from Oneonta, Schenevus, East Worcester, and Westford fire departments responded, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Delaware County supervisors released their preliminary, proposed 2019 budget to the public on Wednesday, November 14 which reflects a 1.5602 % increase from the 2018 budget. There will be a public hearing on the proposed 2019 budget, at the next Board of Supervisors meeting Today at 1:00 PM at the Charles Cook County Office Building at 111 Main Street, Delhi.
The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive today from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, at the DCMO BOCES Harold Campus Masonville, Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
State Senator Fred Akshar has posted a survey on his website regarding social media and search history background checks for pistol permit applications and renewals. The survey can be taken at nysenate.gov/senators/fred-akshar.
The Otsego County Solid Waste Department reminds residents that animal carcasses/body parts from wildlife shall be accepted at the Oneonta and Cooperstown Transfer Station with the following conditions: Individuals shall double bagged material using 3ml contractor’s bags, Individuals must clearly state to scale operator you have carcasses for disposal, Individuals should not place carcasses/body parts in curb side pick up & Fees will be charged at scale rate for disposal. More information is available at 547-4225 or otsegocounty.com/depts/sw.
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