P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-24-13

by wcdonews Posted on May 24, 2013 
State police will be out in full force this Memorial Day weekend across the state, Troop C Commanding officer Major Kevin Molinari explains:


(Molinari memorial patrols 2013)


 




One person is killed every half hour on average nationwide due to drunk driving, state police are also looking to get 100% compliance on seat belt usage, research indicates that the chance of serious injuries or fatalities climb extremely high if seat belts are not used by occupants in a crash.


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Chenango county sheriff’s deputies & the Greene Police Department arrested 23-year-old Corey Nelson of Tunkhannock, Pennsylvania.  Nelson was a Fugitive from Justice out of the State of Pennsylvania, with an arrest warrant issued by the Muhlenberg Township Police Department for Theft by Deception-False Impression.  Nelson was arraigned in Chenango County Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional facility pending extradition back to Pennsylvania.






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Delaware County Deputies investigated a 2-car accident on County Route 10 in East Meredith. 32-year-old Michael Tarzia of Delhi was traveling east when he was struck by a vehicle driven by 24 year old Kayla Constable of Delhi.  Constable was charged with DWI & leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident, she was released and is ordered to appear at a later date in the Town of Meredith Court




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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the Town of New Berlin leading to the arrest of 47-year-old Valeria Goude for Cruelty to animals.  A search warrant was executed with the assistance of Compassionate Care Veterinarians; they located dead and malnourished animals on the property.  Valeria Goude was arrested and released, the investigation is ongoing.


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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 43-year-old Frederick Black of Jefferson for 2 counts of 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment.    The charges stem from a domestic dispute between Black and two female victims, Black allegedly called 1 victim approximately 100 times and the other victim approximately 50 times in a span of about 12 hours.  He was arraigned in Harpersfield Town Court and released to reappear at a later date.   A temporary order of protection was issued for the victims.




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This Saturday the 6th Annual Dan Elwood Memorial 5k Run/ 1Mile Walk to benefit Hospice of Chenango County will be held in Bainbridge.  The event will start in General Clinton Park at 9:00 am, Registration forms can be downloaded on two sites, www.canoeregatta.org/events.htm or the Hospice website at www.hospicechenango.org.






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Chenango county sheriff’s deputies arrested Trinity Hafner of Norwich for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance &  Criminal Possession of a Hypodermic Needle during a traffic stop on State Highway 12 in North Norwich.   Deputies found  a hypodermic needle on the floor of the vehicle and a syringe was found within the vehicle containing heroin. Hafner was released on an appearance ticket & will appear in the Town of North Norwich Court on a later date.


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The fifth annual bicycle ride for benefit of Catskill Area Hospice & Palliative Care will be held on Sunday in Margaretville.  The Catskill Mountain Cycling Club and the MARK Project sponsor the Tour de Pepacton; the race features two choices of distance, 25 miles around the reservoir, or 60 miles of tough local terrain.  Registration is available at USACycling.org, and click on “clubs.” scroll down to “Tour de Pepacton.” More information is available at 607 326-4734.




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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-24-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 24, 2013				

							

				

				
38 year old Ganesh Ramsaran of New Berlin was indicted Thursday by a Chenango County grand jury for 2nd degree murder, for the death of his wife Jennifer last December.  Ramsaran will be arraigned Tuesday; he was arrested Friday & was released on $300,000 bond Wednesday from the Chenango County Jail.


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Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested and extradited a local fugitive from the State of Texas on an Arrest Warrant issued by Delaware County Court.  Former Delhi area resident Richard Robinson of Gastonia, North Carolina, was arrested by Delaware County Sheriff’s Investigators in Groveton, Texas and was returned to the Delaware County Correctional Facility Wednesday and is being held pending further court proceedings.  Robinson is accused of failing to appear before the Delaware County Court last December, relating to a pending felony DWI prosecution.




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Tomorrow, Hartwick College will celebrate the 82nd Commencement exercises, at 11:30 AM on Elmore Field to recognize graduates’ achievements.  The Class of 2013 will convene at 5:00 today for this year’s Baccalaureate ceremony at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta.






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Area Congressman Chris Gibson will appear at the Unatego School this morning.  The Congressman will speak to juniors and seniors and take questions, as well as visit a teen leadership class at the Unatego Junior senior high school in wells Bridge.






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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 36-year-old Anthony Carroll of Madison for DWI, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Failure to Dim Headlights. Carroll faces action in town of Sherburne court at a later date.


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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta will hold their first “Bike Nite” tonight at the beginning of the General Clinton Canoe Regatta.  Regatta Chairman John Harmon comments:




(John Harmon Bike Nite)






Admission for Bike Nite is free, and parking tonight is also free, compliments of SFCU.



							

	
			

													
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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-23-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 24, 2013				

							

				

				
38 YEAR OLD GANESH RAMSARAN OF NEW BERLIN POSTED BAIL WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AND WAS RELEASED FROM THE CHENANGO COUNTY JAIL.  RAMSARAN WAS ARRESTED LAST FRIDAY ON A 2ND DEGREE MURDER CHARGE IN CONNECTION WITH THE DEATH OF HIS WIFE JENNIFER IN DECEMBER, HE WAS RELEASED AFTER POSTING $300,000 BOND, HE IS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR FOR A FELONY HEARING THIS AFTERNOON IN NEW BERLIN TOWN COURT.


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DELAWARE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED 30 YEAR OLD JOHN SMOLOSKIS OF DUNMORE PENNSYLVANIA ON AN ARREST WARRANT FOR 3RD DEGREE GRAND LARCENY & ISSUING A BAD CHECK.  SMOLOSKIS IS ACCUSED OF OBTAINING CONSTRUCTION TOOLS & MATERIALS VALUED OVER $7,000 FROM LAMBRECHT AUCTION & REAL ESTATE, AND ISSUING A CHECK THAT WAS DISHONORED BY PENN SECURITY BANK & TRUST.  SMOLOSKIS WAS ARRAIGNED IN SIDNEY COURT & WAS REMANDED TO THE DELAWARE COUNTY JAIL.


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CHENANGO COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPUTIES ARRESTED 50 YEAR OLD MICHAEL MATTHEWS OF BAINBRIDGE FOR UNLAWFULLY GROWING MARIJUANA AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA.  DEPUTIES RESPONDED WITH MEMBERS OF THE CHENANGO COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT FOLLOWING A REPORT THAT DRUG ACTIVITY MAY HAVE BEEN OCCURRING IN FRONT OF CHILDREN.  MATTHEWS IS ACCUSED OF OPERATING A HYDROPONIC MARIJUANA OPERATION IN HIS RESIDENCE, PLANTS & PROCESSED MARIJUAN WERE CONFISCATED, MATTHEWS WAS ISSUED APPEARANCE TICKETS FOR TOWN OF BAINBRIDGE COURT AT A LATER DATE.


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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-23-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 24, 2013				

							

				

				


State police held their annual memorial service this morning at Troop C headquarters in Sidney.  Troop C Commanding Officer Major Kevin Molinari comments:


 


(Molinari 5-23-13)


 


State troopers, members of other law enforcement agencies, lawmakers and friends & families of those who lost their lives in the line of duty attended today’s event, which was followed by a chicken barbecue.


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State Senator Jim Seward approves of the new “Tax-Free NY” initiative unveiled by Governor Cuomo Wednesday:


 


(Seward 5-23-13)


 


The Governor said that the Tax-Free NY proposal would entice companies to Upstate New York by offering new businesses the opportunity to operate tax-free while partnering with the SUNY system.

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The County of Chenango IDA was notified Wednesday that the Federal Economic Development Administration has approved a $4.7 million dollar award for the Revitalization of the Chenango County Rail System.  Commerce Chenango & IDA president Steve Craig told WCDO of the potential importance of this project:


 


(Steve Craig 5-23-13)


 


The Federal investment represents 80% of the $5.8 million cost to completely revitalize the Utica Main Rail Line through Chenango County. The federal funding leverages an award the IDA received from the state DOT for $770,422, local sources will invest a total of $408,070.  rail beds & infrastructure were damaged by 2006 floods.




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The 51st running of the general Clinton canoe regatta is this weekend, which will include the 2nd annual Regatta Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & dinner Saturday.  Jeff Shultis of Otego will be inducted this year, for finishing the 70-mile race 33 times:


 


(Shultis 2013)


 


Also inducted, former Olympic Kayaker Bruce Barton of Michigan:


 


(Barton 2013)


 




Barton is 1 of 2 paddlers to win both the 2 person race, with Serge Corbin in 1990, and the one man pro race, he holds the fastest times in both categories & has raced the Clinton 28 times.


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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 21-year-old Kayla Ray of Masonville on 1 count of 1st degree Criminal Contempt.  Ray is accused of violating an order of protection issued out of Sidney village court she was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional facility on $50,000 cash bail and $50,000 bond, pending court action on June 3rd.


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The Wall That Heals, is a traveling 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, it will arrive for the start of a 4-day stay that runs from this Friday through Monday in the Village of Cooperstown.  The Wall will be set up at the Doubleday Field Parking Lot on Main Street; it will arrive this afternoon between 4:15 and 4:30, with a reception for The Wall That Heals volunteers at 5:30 PM.


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The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 50-year-old Stephen Christoffersen of Port crane for DWI.  The arrest followed a call of an erratic driver on state route 12 in the Town of Oxford.  Christoffersen was arraigned in the Town of Oxford Court after refusing to take a breath test. He is to reappear in the Town of Oxford Court at a later date.


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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-22-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 22, 2013				

							

				

				
With the increased demand by New York Yogurt manufacturers for local fresh milk, state lawmakers are working to help dairy farmers increase the size of their herd without incurring former costs associated with environmental impact studies.  Assemblyman Bill Magee explains:


 


(Magee 5-22-13)


 


The news comes as a German manufacturer is looking to locate another yogurt plants in western new York, that will also require more fresh local milk from New York dairy farmers, new York already leads the nation in yogurt production.


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The General Clinton canoe regatta grounds will feature a day filled with music at general Clinton Park Sunday, regatta chairman John Harmon explains:


 


(John Harmon Music)


 


Harmon said that the fireworks displays are also expected to draw big crowds, the displays will start each day as darkness falls, at about 10:00 PM.


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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce announced a New Memorial Day Weekend  Event in Bainbridge Saturday from 9:00 to 3:00 PM.  Chamber Vice President Lori McGraw explains:


 


(Lori McGraw 5-22-13)


 


McGraw said that there would be community wide yard sales throughout the village, Saturday in addition to all the activities at General Clinton Park during the canoe regatta.


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Governor Cuomo today announced an agreement between New York State and the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe to resolve a three-year dispute over gaming issues.  Under the agreement, the State will remove the 8-county Saint Regis Mohawk exclusivity zone from the proposed casino-siting legislation, and the Tribe will pay $30 million of payments owed and 25% of future gaming revenues to the State. The agreement also initiates discussions between the State, the Tribe, and local governments to resolve unrelated land claim disputes.


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State Senator Jim Seward paid tribute to Kenneth Taylor of Franklin as a 2013 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame.  Sergeant Taylor served as team leader of 6-man long range reconnaissance patrols in Vietnam, he earned the Combat Infantry Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Air Medal.  Sergeant Taylor returned to home & served as a 45 year member of American Legion Post 1689, along with the Vietnam Veterans of America and the Disabled American Veterans in 2005.  Taylor was recognized during a special ceremony at the Capitol along with other inductees to the New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame, his biography along with other inductees can be found at www.nysenate.gov/veterans-hall-of-fame.


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The Bainbridge village board has decided to have “No Parking” on North Main Street to Evans on Monday, during the Memorial Day parade.  The parade is expected to run from 10:30 to Noon Monday.


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The next Commerce Chenango Business After Hours event will be today FROM 5:00 PM TO 7:00 PM at M&T BANK, 118 State Highway 320 in Norwich.  Refreshments will be courtesy of the North End Deli.


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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-22-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 22, 2013				

							

				

				
All area school budget votes passed yesterday, many by large margins, as most schools kept their tax levy increases around the 2% tax cap.  All library & bus propositions also passed in the WCDO listening area yesterday.


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State Troopers arrested 31-year-old Douglas Dungy of Oneonta for 2nd degree Aggravated Unlicensed Operation. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on County Route 22, in Richfield Springs; Dungy was issued tickets and released for a later court date.


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“New York and Hydraulic Fracturing” is the first in a series of free webinars at 1:00 pm this afternoon. The webinar is presented by the Empire Energy Forum, to offer the public an opportunity to learn more about hydraulic fracturing and what it means to New York. The webinar is free and open to all who would like to see it. Pre-registration for this online presentation is required at empireenergyforum.com/event.  

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The Otsego county health department announced that they would be holding a free T-Dap vaccination clinic today at the Oneonta office from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.  The announcement follows a recent whooping cough outbreak; more information is available at otsegohealth.com, or by calling 547-4230.




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The Oneonta city planning commission will meet today, to continue its review of the long environmental assessment form submitted by Newman Development Corporation, regarding their proposed Hillside Commons student housing development.  The meeting will be held in the common council chambers on the 2nd floor of Oneonta city hall at 7:00 PM.  More information is available at 432-6450.


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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-21-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 21, 2013				

							

				

				
The American Red Cross has opened a shelter today in Moore Oklahoma & they are looking to open more shelters, following the recent storms & tornadoes that destroyed homes, businesses & schools.  The Red Cross is accepting donations for the affected Oklahoma residents, People who wish to make a donation to support the Red Cross response can visit redcross.org, call 1-800-REDCROSS or text REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.


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The State Labor Department reported that unemployment fell to 7.3% in April.  Locally, Chenango County’s rate dropped 1.1% to 7.6% in April, Delaware County dropped 1.2% to 8.2% and Otsego County’s rate dropped 1.1% to 7.1%.  The entire southern tier region dropped 4/10th to 7.8%.


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A recent survey of paddlers, who participate in the General Clinton canoe regatta, showed that a high percentage would approve of moving the 70-mile races to Sunday, and drop all races on Memorial Day Monday.  Current general Clinton regatta chairman John Harmon comments:


 


(John Harmon 5-21-13)


 


Harmon said that there were several other things to iron out regarding moving the Sunday sprint races to Saturday, which traditionally belonged to the scout races, there is a chance that those issues could get ironed out & the changes made for next year.  John Harmon’s full interview on the subject during WCDO’s Regatta coverage this Saturday & Sunday.


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State Police at Norwich arrested James Fox, Jr. of Greene for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a motor vehicle and on an active warrant from Binghamton for Criminal Contempt.   The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 12 in Greene, Fox was issued tickets, arraigned in the Town of Greene Court and was then turned over to the City of Binghamton Police Department.


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Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver apologized for the mistakes that were made in the handling of sexual harassment charges against former Assemblyman Vito Lopez:


 


(Silver 5-21-13)


 


Silver announced a series of reforms that will be implemented as soon as the legislation is introduced this week for passage before the end of this session.




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Officials at the State department of Motor Vehicles report that the crackdown on repeat drunk drivers since the implementation of new rules last September, has removed 3,164 dangerous motorists being kept of the state’s highways.  The DMV reviewed 3,891 applications for relicensing from individuals with more than 2 alcohol or drug-related driving offenses on their record, 1,658 were permanently denied relicensing and about 1,500 others were denied relicensing for another 5 years, another 699 drivers were relicensed but required to use an ignition interlock.






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State Troopers in Binghamton arrested 44-year-old Robert Snedeker of West Windsor for Felony DWI. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on I-81 in Binghamton; Snedeker was arraigned in the Town of Conklin Court and remanded to the Broome County Jail without bail.


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The Sidney central school district will hold their kindergarten orientation at the elementary school this evening.  The program will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the cafeteria, following the presentation, there will be a question & answer session.




 

							

	
			

													
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-21-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 21, 2013				

							

				

				


School district budget votes will be held today throughout the state, with many of the districts also voting on school board seats.  Most of the area school district are proposing budgets that come in at or under the state’s 2% Property tax cap. Locally, Bainbridge Guilford, Charlotte Valley, Franklin, Laurens, Milford, Norwich, Oneonta, & Walton are asking residents to pass budgets With tax levy increases of more than 2% above last year.


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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital will be presenting a free Diabetes information program at the Sidney civic center today.  Registration begins at 5:00 PM; the presentation will begin at 5:30.  More information is available at uhs.net or at 337-4040.




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The Oneonta common council will hold their next regular meeting today at city hall.  The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM in the 2nd floor common council chambers.




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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-20-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 20, 2013				

							

				

				


School district budget votes will be held tomorrow throughout the state, with many of the districts also voting on school board seats.  Most of the area school district are proposing budgets that come in at or under the state’s 2% tax cap. Locally, Afton, Charlotte Valley, Edmeston, Franklin, Laurens, Milford, Norwich, Oxford Unadilla Valley, Unatego & Walton are asking residents to pass budgets with total spending  more than 2% above last year.


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State Police in Deposit arrested 21-year-old Onif Chamberlain of The Bronx, for Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Also arrested was 20-year-old Gregory Ewer of The Bronx for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. The arrests resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 17 in Hancock; both subjects were issued Appearance Tickets returnable to the Village of Hancock Court on May 22nd.




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State Police at Oneonta arrested 20-year-old John Rundblad Jr., of Worcester for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC result of .13%. The arrest resulted from a traffic accident in Westford; Rundblad was issued tickets returnable to the Town of Westford Court on June 4th.


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Police in Delhi & Walton are investigating alleged threats to the Delhi & Walton school districts Friday there was no actual incidents based on the Internet posted threats, both schools remained on lockdown, and police presence was beefed up at dismissal times. Franklin also went on lockdown for a short period at dismissal time, to insure the students’ safety, even though they were not mentioned specifically in the Internet threats.  The investigations are continuing.




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This Saturday, May 25th the 6th Annual Dan Elwood Memorial 5k Run/ 1Mile Walk to benefit Hospice of Chenango County.   Registration forms can be downloaded on two sites, www.canoeregatta.org/events.htm or the Hospice website at www.hospicechenango.org.


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The 2nd annual Music & Balloon festival will be held on July 4th at the Chenango county fairgrounds in Norwich.  Spokesperson Debbie Bowers explains:




 


(Debbie Bowers 5-20-13)


 


Bands scheduled to perform include Woodshed Prophets, The Beadle Brothers, and The Jason Wicks Band & Cassidy Lynn.


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The Women’s Fund, of the Community Foundation for South Central New York, is accepting grant proposals for amounts of $1,000 to $4,000 from qualified organizations in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties. Funding is available for projects or programs to improve the well being of women and/or girls throughout their lives.   The Deadline is Wednesday, July 10th by 4:00 PM, in Foundation offices; application guidelines are available at donorswhocare.org.  More information is available at 772-6773.


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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 5-20-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 20, 2013				

							

				

				


The Chenango county sheriffs department arrested 38-year-old Ganesh Remy Ramsaran of New Berlin Friday, for the murder of his wife Jennifer last December, her body was found in a wooded area 3 months later.  Ramsaran was charged with 2nd degree murder, he was arraigned in Chenango County Court and was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $150,000 bail.  Ramsaran faces a felony hearing Thursday in New Berlin Town Court.


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Governor Cuomo announced that today starts a 14-day statewide “Buckle Up New York” campaign to crack down on drivers and their passengers who are not wearing seat belts.  Troop C Commanding Officer Major Kevin Molinari explains:




 


(Molinari 5-20-13)


 


This year’s effort runs through June 2nd, & law enforcement agencies that share state borders will team up for “Operation Border to Border” to provide increased seat belt enforcement at border sites.




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The city of Oneonta public service department will be chip-sealing area streets, starting Monday morning.  All cars must be removed from affected streets by 7:00 AM Monday on Prospect, Richmond, Bronk, Cleveland, brook & pearl, on Tuesday, vehicles must be removed by 7:00 AM on Reynolds Ave, Franklin, Harmon & Morse.  More information is available at 432-2100.


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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-17-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 17, 2013				

							

				

				
 


Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested Ganesh Remy Ramsaran of New Berlin, in connection with the murder of his wife Jennifer, who was reported missing December 11th of last year by her husband.  Jennifer Ramsaran was found dead in February in the Town of Pharsalia in a wooded area.  WCDO will have further details as they become available.


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The State Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor effects of the earthquake that occurred this morning near Ottawa, Canada, and was felt throughout parts of New York State. There have been no reports of damage to any of the state’s critical infrastructure. No injuries were reported.


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Mollianna’s Mission is holding their 2nd  Annual Family Day Festival tomorrow at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge.    The event starts at Noon with musical acts, arts & crafts, vendors, with the full schedule at familydayfestival.org.   There will be a parking charge with the proceeds going to Mollianna’s Mission, according to mission spokesperson Melissa Matthews:


 


 




(Melissa Matthews 5-17-13)


 


Mollianna’s Mission Inc. was recently designated as a “not for profit incorporation” that assists families financially with the costs associated with lost pregnancies or infants.


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Tomorrow is Armed Forces Day & the Sidney American Legion, is serving a free meal to all area military veterans, with a chicken barbeque dinner.  Legion Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:




 


(Larry Halbert 5-17-13)


 


This event will start at Noon; more information is available at 563-8031.


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Governor Cuomo asked pro gas groups to do more to allay the fears of the public with regard to misconceptions about natural gas development. The Joint Landowners Coalition of New York will host an event regarding water & health issues & the state proposed gas-drilling regulations, at the Legislative Office Building in Albany, on Thursday, May 30th from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.  A panel discussion with gas drilling & health experts is scheduled, followed by a question & answer period.


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The Chenango County Sheriff’s department arrested 51-year-old Denise Wells of Bainbridge for Driving While Intoxicated.  Deputies responded to the report of an intoxicated woman who had driven to a Norwich business.   Wells was released on appearance tickets and is to appear in the Town of Norwich Court at a later date.


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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 39-year-old Cheryl Hoxie of New Berlin for 3rd degree Forgery and Petty Larceny.  Hoxie is accused of forging a signature on checks that she had stolen, and cashed them at local banks, she was released on appearance tickets and is to appear in the Town of New Berlin Court and the Town of Norwich Court at later dates.


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The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 31-year-old Jason Ransford on a charge of 2nd degree Harassment issued by the Town of Stamford Court stemming from a domestic incident. Ransford faces court action at a later date.


 


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The Bainbridge girls scout service unit 365 is having their semi annual community giveaway tomorrow from 9:00 AM to noon at the Greenlawn elementary school.  Area residents are invited to donate gently used items tonight from 6:00 to 8:00 or tomorrow morning from 8:30 to 9:00 AM.  All items will be free; more information is available at 267-2378.


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Paterson’s people will host the 2nd annual charity fun run to support the American cancer society’s relay for life.  Registration will begin at 10:00 am Saturday at the Rockdale Hotel followed by the fundraiser ride through Chenango & Otsego counties.  More information is available at lcerver@yahoo.com.




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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-17-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 17, 2013				

							

				

				


On May 18, 2013, the Northeast Classic Car Museum will present its new exhibit, “Wagons & Woodies: From Depot Hack to Station Wagon.” Nearly 20 classic vehicles will be displayed and will showcase the evolution of the station wagon from the early days of travel through the iconic styles of the 50s, 60s, & 70s.  This special exhibit will run through April 2014, and The Northeast Classic Car Museum will show an original, unreleased documentary film, ”Wagon masters” from May 18th through Labor Day.  More information can be found at classiccarmuseum.org or 334-2886.  Information about the Wagonmasters film can be found at wagonmastersthemovie.com.




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The Chenango County Fair grounds along with Millennia Entertainment recently announced Country music singer Jamie O’Neal would headline the 5th annual Guitars Under the Stars show.  Tickets go on sale today at Hayes Office Products in Norwich, Video Entertainment Plus in Sidney and online at brownpapertickets.com for this summer’s show in Norwich.


 


 


 

							

	
			

													
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P.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-16-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 16, 2013				

							

				

				
Lawmakers continue to work in Albany, and ethics reform bills are getting priority after the recent arrests of 5 lawmakers on a variety of charges.  Assemblyman Cliff Crouch said that he wants to see the governor’s proposal to deal with the situation:


 


(Crouch 5-16-13)


 




Among those waiting currently for their days in court are former democratic State senate leaders John Sampson for allegedly receiving $440,000 illegally & Malcolm Smith for allegedly violating campaign laws relating to a possible run for New York city mayor.


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The General Clinton Canoe Regatta is expected to once again draw thousands of people to the region over the Memorial Day weekend again this year. One of the highlights this year will be the 2nd annual regatta Hall of Fame dinner & ceremony, Regatta chairman John Harmon comments:




 


(John Harmon 5-16-13)


 


The “Meet & Greet” portion will be under the tent at General Clinton Park on Saturday May 25th at 4:00 PM, the dinner will start at 5:00 PM and the ceremony will follow that.


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State Troopers arrested 44-year-old Stephen Thill of Colchester, on an active arrest warrant for 2nd degree Aggravated Harassment from the Nassau County Police Department. The arrest resulted from another complaint, which occurred in the Town of Colchester, Thill was taken into custody and turned over to the Nassau County Police.


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Oneonta Troopers arrested 30-year-old Zujeily Ganio of Mount Vision for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .13%. The arrest resulted from a vehicle and traffic stop in Oneonta, she was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Oneonta Court on May 21st.




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Congressman Chris Gibson announced this morning that he voted in support of the 2013 federal 5 year Farm Bill.   Provisions in the bill include a  safety net for dairy producers through a new marginal insurance framework, Promotion and improvement of local agriculture markets, risk management options that level the playing field for specialty crop producers, support for organic farmers and specialty research, The Senate Agriculture Committee passed their version of the Farm Bill Tuesday, both versions now must pass their respective houses, and head for conference committee action.


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Governor Cuomo announced today that a 14-day statewide “Buckle Up New York” campaign to crack down on drivers and their passengers who are not wearing seat belts will be conducted by law enforcement agencies shortly.  The latest campaign will run from Monday May 20th  through June 2nd. “Buckle Up New York” is part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” campaign. During this year’s campaign, law enforcement agencies that share state borders will team up in what is being called “Operation Border to Border” to provide increased seat belt enforcement at border sites.


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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 5-16-13

								

					by wcdonews Posted on May 16, 2013				

							

				

				
The Broome County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 54-year-old Paul Terwilliger.  Detectives describe Terwilliger as a white male 5’6” 150 pounds with brown hair balding and blue eyes. Terwilliger was arrested on April 29th for Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, for allegedly engaging in sexual intercourse with a child less than 11 years of age.  A missing persons report was issued for Terwilliger after he was bailed out on the criminal charges, anyone with information on Terwilliger’s whereabouts is asked to call the Broome County Sheriff’s Office Tipline at 778-1196.


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Governor Cuomo announced that more than 18,000 teens would have jobs this summer through New York State’s Summer Youth Employment Program.  The State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance has distributed $25 million in funding to all 57 counties and New York City to help bring youth into the workforce. Youth interested in participating can contact their local department of social services.


 

							

	
			

													
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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-15-13

								

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Governor Cuomo today detailed a proposal to create a Financial Restructuring Board to help distressed local governments manage their finances. The proposal includes an alternative binding arbitration process that municipalities and unions could voluntarily opt for to resolve contract issues in an expedited procedure.


 


(Cuomo 5-15-13)


 


The Governor said that the Board would include the State Budget Director, Secretary of State, Attorney General, Comptroller, and one private sector restructuring professional. They would also provide an alternative to the binding arbitration process for police, fire, or deputy sheriff unions if municipalities and unions agree.


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Oneonta Troopers arrested 23-Year-old Anthony Stevens of Otego for Criminal Obstructed Breathing, Unlawful Imprisonment, Criminal Mischief and 2nd degree Harassment.  The arrest resulted from a complaint of a domestic incident in Otego,  Stevens was arraigned in the Town of Oneonta Court and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Otego Court tomorrow to answer to the charges.




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The 2nd annual Family Day Festival will be held this Saturday at general Clinton Park in Bainbridge.  Mollianna’s mission Director Melissa Matthews told WCDO news some of the scheduled events:






 


(Melissa Matthews 5-15-13)


 


There will be a $10.00 fee for parking Saturday, with the proceeds going to Mollianna’s mission, which assists families that have lost a pregnancy or an infant.


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This Saturday is National Veteran’s Assistance day & Armed Forces Day, and veterans will eat free Saturday at the Sidney American legion.  Spokesman Larry Halbert explains:




 


(Larry Halbert 5-15-13)


 


There will be a nominal fee for family members to eat; more information is available at 237-4762 or 563-8031.




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Governor Cuomo today kicked off Round 3 of the Regional Economic Development Council, he hosted council co-chairs and local economic development officials in Albany to detail the third round of the process and officially launch the 2013 competition.  The councils have spurred economic development in the first 2 rounds with $1.5 billion in investments to support more than 1,400 projects, and creating or helping retain an estimated 75,000 jobs.  10 regions compete for 5 awards of $25 million and the remaining will compete for the balance of $25 million. Each region is also eligible for up to $10 million in tax credits the winners will be required to demonstrate the Implementation of the Strategic Plan, & how development and job creation will be added through the investment.






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A public hearing will be held this evening by the Oneonta city planning commission.  5 groups are seeking special use permits to utilize area structures as fraternities or sororities; the hearing begins at 6:00 PM at the Asa Allison Municipal Building at 4 Academy Street.




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