Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Michael Garramone of Remsen, following an investigation of a trailer reported stolen from a North Norwich business July 14th. Investigators learned that 2 male suspects entered the business parking lot operating a Chevy Silverado which was used to steal the trailer, and Detectives were able to track the truck and stolen trailer into Oneida County with the help of a video security systems, pictures were released to the Sheriff’s Social media pages, leading to the arrest. Garramone was located on July 28, he was charged with Grand Larceny and Conspiracy he was processed & was released pending court action in Town of North Norwich Court, additional arrests are expected shortly.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce along with many other agencies, will host a Business Resource Fair, in Sidney September 21st at the Sidney Community Cultural Center. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci visited the WCDO Morning show this morning & explained:

(Ray Pucci 8-2-23)

The event will run from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on September 21st, More information is available at DelawareCounty.org.

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Catholic Charities of Sidney is still seeking children from the Sidney central School District, to sign up for free backpacks with school supplies, for the coming school year, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-2-23)

McKnight said that this year, the free back pack program is open to Sidney School District Students from Kindergarten through 6th grade.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division arrested 40 year old Todd Jorgensen for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, 2 counts of Criminal Sale of firearms and false written statement. The arrest came following an investigation of a Burglary of firearms in the Town of Columbus in December 2022. Jorgensen is accused of possessing the stolen firearms, he allegedly sold the stolen firearms to 2 different people, and provided a false statement to impede the recovery of the firearms. Jorgensen was processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Columbus Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-2-23

State Police thanked the public & tips are no longer needed in the Oneonta Walmart theft of about $1100 worth of merchandise by a man & woman. Police said that they have identified the pair who robbed the store on July 27.

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State Police in Troop “C” announced today that they will be hosting an interactive event on Saturday, at Spiedie Fest at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton. Between the hours of 10 am. and 8:00 pm., numerous specialty units will be available to answer questions and give Demonstrations, Troopers from the Troop C Recruitment Team will be available at this event and throughout the weekend to answer questions about becoming a New York State Trooper. State Police are currently offering the Trooper entrance exam through October 1, You can find the link at publicapps.troopers.ny.gov.

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DTC or Delhi Telephone, will be holding an Open House Today in Delhi. Officials said that money raised will be used for area scholarships, the event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 107 Main Street in Delhi.

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An American Red Cross Blood will be held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, One Norton Ave, To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at the Sidney Golf Course. the meeting begins at 8:00 AM, the Guest Speaker will be Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci.

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The Hartwick College Women’s Field Hockey Team has been conducting fundraising efforts for the Trinity O’Connor Foundation, named after 6 year old Trinity O’Connor of Sidney who died earlier this year after a battle with cancer. Foundation Spokesperson Kim Ayres told WCDO News that their efforts will culminate with their game today:

(Kim Ayres 10-5-22)

Ayres said that money raised for the foundation will go to families of children battling cancer, more information is available at trinityoconnorfoundation.org, or at their Facebook Page.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 33 year old Kevin Cochrane was sentenced to 3 years in prison followed by 6 years of post-release supervision, for attempted use of a child less than 17 years of age in a sexual performance. Cochrane was taken to the Broome County Jail after sentencing in Broome County Court, he will be transferred over to a state correctional facility.

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The New York State Department of Health proposed regulations for 23 additional emerging contaminants in drinking water in the State Register today, which then starts a 60-day public review and comment period. The proposed regulations would set new drinking water standards, or maximum contaminant levels, for 4 additional hazardous chemicals, requiring public water systems to reduce levels under the requirements. The proposed rules would also require testing, reporting, and public notification for 19 additional PFAS compounds. The proposed regulations appear at dos.ny.gov/state-register, the public will until December 5th to review and comment

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The Otsego County Health Department will hold a rabies vaccination clinic for Dogs, Cats & Ferrets tonight in Otego. The clinic will run from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Otego Fire Department, more information is available at 547-4230.

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A.M. NEWS Wednesday 10-5-22

In the month of September, members State Police from Troop “C” removed 53 impaired drivers off the roadways. 2 of those impaired drivers also had a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle with them, 15 of those drivers were more than double the legal limit, 12 of those drivers were under the influence of drugs, 3 of those drivers were previously convicted of DWI within the last 10 years

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Chobani has increased pay for their workers in South Edmeston. The company says wages are increasing anywhere between 20% and 30% for their hourly manufacturing employees, that means starting salary will now be $18.50 per hour. The average salary at the business is $23.50.

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Delaware County Public Health Services will be conducting a Monkeypox vaccine clinic Today, from 4:30PM to 6:00 PM, at 99 Main Street in Delhi. The two vaccine doses are given 28 days apart. This is a 1st dose clinic only. More information is available at 607-832-5200 To register for the clinic, go to delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at 8:00 AM. This morning’s meeting will be held at the Trackside Diner, chamber members & Directors are urged to attend.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive is being held in Oneonta today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital’s Levine Center, in Oneonta. Appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34 year old Amanda Nodine of Delhi & 25-year-old Chance Byington of Colchester, after Deputies received a call Sunday from a Home owner reporting that his personal property in the Town of Delhi had been set on fire. Deputies charged Nodine with Criminal Contempt for Violating an active Order of protection, plus 1 count each of Arson & Criminal Mischief. Deputies charged Byington for Criminal Mischief & Arson. Nodine was arraigned in the Town of Hamden Court, an order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim, and she was released in her own recognizance will appear in Town of Delhi Court at a later date. Byington was also released on an Appearance Ticket returnable to the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.

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State Police arrested 18 year old Noe Casas-Aguilar of Binghamton and a 17-year-old juvenile for 2 counts of 1st degree Burglary, 2 counts of 1st degree Robbery plus Criminal Possession of a Weapon & Reckless Endangerment. Troopers were dispatched Sunday Morning to a residence on Bevier Street in the town of Dickinson for a report of 2 males that broke into an occupied home. The suspects fled the area and were located later in Binghamton and were arrested. Casas-Aguilar was transported to Broome County Jail for Central Arraignment and Processing. The 17-year-old was transported to Oneida County Correctional Facility.

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New York State has about 170,000 Monkeypox vaccines that are ready to be distributed, about 80,000 will go to the upstate counties, According to US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand:

(Gillibrand 8-3-22)

Symptoms of Monkeypox include a new, unexplained rash that develops into hard, round, fluid-filled skin lesions, along with Fever, Swollen lymph nodes, Muscle aches & Chills, over 1300 cases have been found in New York, about a quarter of all nationwide cases. Vaccine locations can be found at health.ny.gov.

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Binghamton police arrested 38 year old Carheem Felton of BInghamton, for the shooting of an individual at the Northside Deli on Chenango Street Tuesday afternoon. Felton was charged with Attempted Murder, & possession of a weapon, Police recovered a 9mm ghost gun , anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton Police at 772-7080.

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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the ratification of a 5-year labor agreement with the Civil Service Employee Association, which includes over 52,000 State employees. The agreement passed with 80% approval, it runs until April 1^st 2026, it includes raises in each year of the agreement of 2% for the first 2 years and 3% for the remaining 3 years.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-3-22

State Police were dispatched Sunday Night to Parker Hollow Road near Sunshine Mountain Road in the town of Sidney to a single vehicle crash, where a vehicle went off the roadway, struck a tree and became engulfed in flames. The victim has been identified as 58 year old Tammy Oefelein of Bainbridge, her dog also died in the accident.

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The Delaware County Fair will begin on August 15th this year at the Fairgrounds in Walton, Fair Spokesman Jason Craig said that this year, they are preparing for a return to pre-pandemic levels of activity:

(Jason Craig 8-3-22)

The Delaware County Fair runs through August 20th, the full schedule can be found at delawarecountyfair.org.

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Otsego County Department of Health and Bassett Healthcare are seeking community input on health concerns. The Department wants to know what are areas of concern for Otsego County, the information will be used to determine future public health interventions in Otsego County. The Survey can be found at redcap.bassett.org.

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An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held today in Oneonta, from 1:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the AO Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, On Norton Avenue. To donate blood, download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning. The meeting begins at 8:00 AM at the Sidney Golf & Country Club.

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