Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 35 year old Devyn Wilcox of Harpursville on 27 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child & 1 count of disorderly conduct on Thursday. Deputies responded Thursday afternoon to the Harpursville School District Bus, Wilcox is accused of entering the stopped bus and began yelling, screaming, swearing and threatening juveniles, according to witnesses & video. There were 30 students from elementary school to high school ages on the bus. Wilcox was taken into custody without incident at his residence, he was processed at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility and released on appearance tickets for the Town of Colesville Court at a later date. The investigation is continuing.

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The next Nate Lull Scholarship Fundraiser will be held at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney this Sunday from 11am to 5pm, Lull told WCDO News that Sunday’s fundraiser is one of the key fundraisers for the Scholarship:

(Nate Lull 10-10-23)

The scholarships will be announced next year, for seniors at schools in the WCDO listening area, details are available at natelull.com.

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The Community Cultural Center in Sidney will be holding an artistic event tonight, Saturday Night & Sunday Afternoon, with local artist Branden Hurd, with a Jazz concert planned on Sunday as well, spokesperson Amy Williams explains:

(Amy Williams 10-13-23)

Tickets are available at Roasted Coffee House & Barking Cat Boutique, more information is available at the Community Cultural Center Facebook page.

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The 2nd Annual Shocktoberfest will be held at the Foothills performing Arts Center in Oneonta Saturday from 3:00 PM to Midnight, spokesman Geoff Doyle comments:

(Geoff Doyle 10-13-23)

More Information is available at foothillspac.org, that also includes a link to eventbrite.com for tickets to Shocktoberfest.

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The 5th Annual Matthews Auto Walkathon on October 7th was a huge success, despite torrential rain, and a record breaking $129,798 was raised for 10 local kid’s charities. Please see attached for the final tally. Thank you to everyone who participated and congratulations to our charities! We will be reaching out to arrange a time for check presentations in the coming days. Thank you to everyone for supporting this great event!

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The Norwich Rotary Club will have their 38th annual AMBA Program Saturday from 6:30 TO 10:00 AM at the Norwich YMCA Community Room. Low cost blood screenings are available for those who register at 1-800 234-8888 & have a prescription from their health care provider.

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The Out Of The Woodwork Players present “YOU KNOW THE OLD SLAYING”, Today & Tomorrow at 7:00 PM & Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, 15 North Main Street in Bainbridge. A Photography exhibit will be in the Gallery, Doors open at 6:00 PM tonight & Saturday.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-13-23

The Amphenol Corporation will have a recruitment event at SUNY Oneonta Morris Conference Center Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM for on-site applications & on the spot interviews. A list of Job openings can be found online at amphenol/sidneyny.jobs.

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The Sidney Historical Society will hold a special program tomorrow regarding the State Police at Troop C in Sidney, and their famous “Rough Riders” spokesman Larry Halbert explains:

(Larry Halbert 10-13-23)

The event will be held at the Sidney Public Library Saturday starting at 11:00 AM.

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The Sidney Alumni Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony will begin tonight & continue Saturday, spokesman Greg Davie about the schedule:

(Greg Davie 10-10-23)

The inductees Include Steve McMullen, Don Pierce Jr, Liz Eaton Ferenzi, Josh DuMond and Ashley Mahlmeister, plus the new Special Legends Inductees & the Sidney Golf Team from 1983 to 1985.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at Hartwick College today from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 PM, 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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The Sidney Central School Observatory will be open tonight 9:00-10:00 PM after the Sidney football game. In the event of cloudy skies or inclement weather, the session will be canceled. The Observatory is located behind the high school building, go past the main entrance of the gymnasium and turn right past the pool & follow the road to the lower back parking lot.

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The Norwich Chapter of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation will hold a fundraising raffle today & tomorrow at Hidden Springs Brewery in the town of Norwich. Organizer Jamie Burchill explains:

(Jamie Burchill 9-15-23)

Burchill said that they are already gearing up for next year’s St. Baldrick’s event in March, last year they raised of $50,000 dollars with the event, to raise money to fight Childhood Cancer.

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Sidney Village Police arrested 33 year old Codey Miner of Sidney for burglary, criminal possession of a weapon, criminal mischief, endangering the welfare of a child, preventing an emergency call and menacing 2nd degree. Miner released on own recognizance &will appear back in court later this month.

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The annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held tomorrow at 12:00 Noon. A chicken barbecue will also be set up at the Sidney Center Fire House, Registration is from 9:00 to 11:45 A.M.

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The City of the Hills Festival will be held this weekend in Downtown Oneonta. The event will be held both Saturday & Sunday with arts, music & food available, it is free to attend & is sponsored by the Community Arts Network of Oneonta.

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The State Department of Health released a report regarding tobacco related cancers from 2016 – 2020. Approximately 46,000 cases of tobacco-related cancers are diagnosed in New York State each year. Among the four cancers most closely related to tobacco, rates of esophagus, larynx and lung cancer have steeply declined, but oral cancer increased by 1.3%. Tobacco-related cancers make up 40% of all State cancer cases diagnosed annually. Also 22.5% of high school students reported use of e-cigarettes in the past 30 days; 6.8% of middle school students reported the same. The New York State Smokers’ Quitline is available by calling 1-866-NY-QUITS or nysmokefree.com.

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An AMBA Blood Screening Clinic is being held Saturday by The Tri-County Chapter of New York State Women, at the Sidney Elks Club. The money raised from the $10.00 sponsor fee are used for local high school scholarships. Call 1-800-234-8888 for an appointment, prescriptions from your health care provider are required.

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Blues on the Bridge returns to Binghamton for the 21st year on Saturday, The event is centered around the South Washington Street Bridge. Numerous area bands will perform, More than 50 food tents and other vendors will be set up, more information is available at bluesonthebridge.com.

A.M. NEWS Friday 9-15-23

The Demolition of 27 Market Street in Oneonta will begin today. The building and site have been condemned and deemed unsafe. Absolutely no one is allowed on or near the work area except for the asbestos abatement contractor’s crews. There will be no parking on Chestnut Street Extension except for deliveries, on Monday, building demolition operations will begin, followed by backfilling and grading the site for parking. The project is expected to continue until the end of October.

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Delaware Valley Humane Society & Waste Recovery Enterprises have teamed up for the 4th consecutive year for the Heavy Metal Haul Out, Humane Society Director Erin Insinga said that they will do the fundraiser differently this year:

(Erin Insinga 8-23-23)

More information about the fundraiser or adoptions is available at 563-7780.

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September is Suicide awareness Month, and 2 events will be coming this month to raise awareness & raise funds to combat the continuing suicide problem. Karen Heisig is the Director of the Greater New York Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, she talked about Tomorrow’s Walk in Oneonta:

(Karen Heiseg 9-15-23)

Heiseg said Saturday’s Oneonta Walk will be at the 6th Ward Booster Club Field, another will be on September 24th starting at SUNY Delhi at 12:00 Noon, people can register for the walks at AFSP.ORG/Oneonta or AFSP.Org/Delaware County, more information is also available at 315-664-0346.

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The Rock Band Jimkata returns home for a show at the Foothills Performing Arts Center Saturday Night, Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 9-15-23)

Doyle said that a few tickets were still available at the box office or at foothillspac.org. for Saturday Night’s show.

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State Police Superintendent Kevin Bruen resigned from his position today, First Deputy Superintendent Steven Nigrelli will serve as Acting Superintendent of the State Police on an interim basis, and a search for a permanent replacement is underway.

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State Senator Peter Oberacker announced that community libraries throughout the 51st senatorial district have been awarded a total of over $800,000 in public library construction grant funds. Locally, the Bovina Public Library receives over $74,000, The Edmeston Free Library receives over $246,000, the Huntington Memorial Library receives over $19,000, the Kinney Memorial Library over $6,500

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Catholic Charities is holding a winter clothing drive in 3 local counties, Penny McKnight of the Sidney Catholic Charities office explains:

(Penny McKnight 10-7-22)

More information about the clothing drive is available at 607-604-4071.

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Members of the Chenango County Farm Bureau recently lobbied lawmakers in Washington regarding a series of agricultural issues, Farm Bureau President Bradd Vickers comments:

(Bradd Vickers 10-7-22)

Vickers said that the issues were discussed in hopes of having the issues possibly resolved in the 2023 US Farm bill.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-7-22

The Chenango County Historical Society will host a Living History & Industrial Heritage Festival this Saturday at their Norwich location, commemorating the importance of the Chenango Canal, Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 10-7-22)

For more information, visit ChenangoHistorical.org or call (607) 334-9227, extension 2.

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The Chenango Arts Council will have a performance of the Agatha Christie’s “The Mousetrap” Saturday night at 7:00 PM at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich, spokesperson Mary Beth Miller explains:

(Mary Beth Miller 10-7-22)

Tickets are available at the door, at chenangoarts.org or by calling today at 336-2787.

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The Community Cultural Center in Sidney will host a free showing of the Movie “Asteroids” tonight at 8:00 PM, which was made by “Otsego Media” & was shot in Oneonta, Theater Manager Dennis Walrath comments:

(Dennis Walrath 10-7-22)

Walrath said that one or maybe both of the filmmakers will be in attendance tonight.

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The American Red Cross is holding a Blood Drive today in Downsville. The blood drive will be held from 8:30 am. to 1:30 pm., at the Downsville Central School, appointments can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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The Norwich Rotary Club is sponsoring their 37th Annual AMBA Blood Screening & Wellness Program this Saturday from 6:30 to 10:00 AM in Norwich YMCA, Appointments are requested at 1-800-234-8888, a prescription from your physician or Family Nurse Practitioner is required.

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The Chenango County Historical Society will host a Living History & Industrial Heritage Festival this Saturday with several activities planned in celebration of Path Through History weekend. Historical Society Executive Director Jessica Moquin explains:

(Jessica Moquin 10-4-22)

For more information, visit ChenangoHistorical.org or call (607) 334-9227, extension 2.

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A Windsor man has pleaded guilty to Robbery in the 3rd degree. According to the Broome County District Attorney, Scott Frost admitted he stole a motorcycle and threatened to shoot the owner while he was on parole for a burglary in 2014 in Tioga County. Frost will be sentenced in December 2022 and faces two to four years.

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The Raymond Corporation will kick off its 8th annual Manufacturing Day event, Celebrating a Century of Innovation, on Friday. This year is the 3rd year Raymond’s Manufacturing Day will be an entirely virtual event. Students will learn about building skills for the future through a virtual manufacturing facility tour, Raymond executive vice president of human resources Steve VanNostrand told WCDO News that there are 3 key reasons for Manufacturing Day:

(Steve VanNostrand 10-4-22)

The Manufacturing day will be held virtually on Friday, it is open to all middle and high school students via teacher registration, teachers can register by email to manufacturingday@raymondcorp.com if you have any questions. More information is available at raymondcorp.com.

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The Norwich Rotary Club is sponsoring their 37th Annual AMBA Blood Screening & Wellness Program this Saturday from 6:30 to 10:00 AM in Norwich YMCA, Rotary Spokesman Ron Cerow explains:

(Ron Cerow 10-4-22)

Appointments are requested at 1-800-234-8888, a prescription from your physician or Family Nurse Practitioner is required.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 10-4-22

State Police are reminding the public that the New York State Police PBA does not solicit money by phone. Recently, State Police have seen reports that someone from a “607” area code is contacting citizens and seeking donations. Anyone who receives one of these phone calls, do not give out your personal information and hang up.

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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested Michael Benedict of Binghamton, Stephen Parsons of Greene, and Melissa Johnson and Patrick Hill, both of Smithville Flats, for Grand Larceny for allegedly stealing a utility trailer and utility terrain vehicle in the Town of Kirkwood. The suspects & the stolen items were found in Binghamton, all 4 face court action shortly.

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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that 30-year-old Jordann Maroney of Norwich pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Firearm after she was in possession of an illegal and unlicensed .22 caliber revolver, cocaine, and methamphetamine during a traffic stop in the Town of Barker in March. Maroney will be sentenced at a later date.

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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets today from 6:45PM to 8:45PM at DPW Garage, at 200 Front Street in Deposit. More information is available at 607-832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com.

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