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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-18-18

wcdonews — Wed, 18 Jul 2018 22:30:04 +0000

59 year old Herbert Zindle of The Town Of Maryland was found guilty by an Otsego County Jury Tuesday for 9 counts of 2nd degree criminal sexual act. The jury reached their decision in less than 30 minutes, Zindle was convicted of performing sexual acts with a boy under the age of 15 on 9 occasions, he faces sentencing on August 27th in Otsego County Court.
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Governor Cuomo has a large lead against his challengers, according to the latest Quinnipiac Poll. Cuomo topped Democratic challenger Cynthia Nixon by 59 to 23% among registered Democratics, against Republican candidate Marc Molinaro, Cuomo had a 43 to 23% lead.
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State Police arrested 27 year old Dillion Beadle of Norwich for Driving While Intoxicated after he was involved in a two car crash. Troopers were dispatched to a crash on State Highway 12 in Norwich. No serious injuries were reported. Beadle was turned over to a sober third party and is scheduled to appear in the town of Norwich Court on August 2nd.
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The New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture & Markets cautioned New York residents, visitors and farmers about the continued importance of taking measures to protect against ticks, as a new tick species, the “longhorned tick,” was recently discovered in Westchester County. The State Department of Health reported that the longhorned tick has transmitted disease to humans in other parts of the world, and may pose a threat to livestock. The Department of Agriculture and Markets encourages livestock owners and veterinarians to also be vigilant for unusually heavy tick infestations, if longhorned ticks are suspected, farmers should consult with their veterinarians and contact the Department at 518-457-3502.
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The next concert at the Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series in Sidney will feature The Realtime Dixieland Band tonight. Spokesperson Annie Pysnik explains:

(Annie Pysnik 7-18-18)

The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. under the pavilion at Keith Clark Park on River St. in Sidney. All of these concerts are free and open to the public.
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The Greene Lions Club announces that the Greene Arts Festival will be held on Saturday July 28th, spokesperson Patty Washburn explains:

(Patty Washburn 7-18-18)

Crafters of vendors interested in participating can call Washbrun at 725-7688.
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Former Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos on Tuesday was found guilty of fraud and corruption in a retrial stemming from his efforts to help his son receive a no-show job. His son, Adam Skelos, was also found guilty of eight charges as well. It was the second time Dean and Adam Skelos were found guilty of the charges in a federal courthouse. The faced a retrial this year after their 2016 convictions were tossed following the Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of the definition of theft of honest services.
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State Police arrested 2 people after a traffic stop on State Route 12 in Chenango. 31 year old Derrick Jenks of Greene was arrested for 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 27 year old Leigha Nault of Greene was arrested for 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, & Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks and Possession of a Controlled Substance Outside of Original Container. Nault was operating a vehicle on State Route 12 which was not insured. After an investigation, troopers located marijuana, heroin, LSD, and several different types of illegal fireworks. Nault and Jenks were released on appearance tickets in the town of Chenango Court on July 24th.
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On Friday evening, July 6, 2018, members of the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, State Police, including K-9 units, and the Village of Walton Police Department conducted an Enhanced Traffic Safety Enforcement Campaign in the Village of Walton and surrounding area towns. This campaign resulted in a total of 57 traffic summonses being issued. The collaborative detail resulted in the following arrests: 4 Arrests for Driving While Intoxicated; 2 Arrests for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated; 1 Arrest for Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle; 4 Arrests for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana; 1 Arrest for Reckless Driving & 1Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a free rabies clinic today in Delhi. The clinic for dogs, cats & ferrets will be held between 6:00 & 8:00 PM at the Delhi Fire Hall at 140 Delview Terrace. More information is available at 832-5200 or Delaware county public health.com.
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WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 7-11-18

wcdonews — Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:14:44 +0000

State Police arrested 22 year old Christopher O’Brien of Queens Monday for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. A
trooper monitoring traffic on I-81 in the town of Chenango observed O’Brien operating a vehicle at a high rate of speed and initiated a traffic stop, troopers located acid,
cocaine, marijuana and other drugs, O’Brien was arraigned & he was remanded to the Broome County Jail on $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.
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The Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series begins tonight at the Pavilion in Keith Clark Park with the Sidney Community band, Spokesperson Annie Pysnik
explains:

(Annie Pysnik 7-11-18)

The concerts will be held on Wednesday nights during the summer & begin at 6:30 PM.
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Volunteers are still needed for the annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball tournament this weekend in Norwich, organizer Tom Revoir explains:

(Tom Revoir 7-11-18)

Volunteers can reach Revoir at 336-9622, extension 29. Over 400 teams are participating in the Macker tournament on the Streets of Norwich this weekend.
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Hartwick College is 1 of the nation’s Colleges of Distinction, their nursing and business programs were also given special acknowledgment. Colleges of Distinction’s
selection process consists of a review of each institution’s freshman experience and retention efforts alongside its general education programs, alumni success,
strategic plan, student satisfaction, and more. Schools are accepted based on their strength in 4 areas: engaged students, teaching, having a vibrant community, and
successful outcomes.
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Governor Cuomo today announced the completion of a $2.2 million project to expand and revitalize the Chenango Valley State Park beachfront and swimming area as
part of the New York Parks 2020 initiative. The project includes expanded sand beach area with multiple swim areas, a new splash pad area adjacent to the beach, and a
new corkscrew waterslide. This year, there are 3 week-long sessions with 9 total classes offered at Chenango Valley State Park, more than 80 children will learn to swim
at the park through the program this summer.
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The City of Norwich will begin a Grinding and Paving project, beginning on Plymouth Street, tomorrow to Tuesday, July 17th. There will be Limited access during the
grinding of the street and NO access during paving. Work begins at 7:00 AM daily.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 29 year old Donald Kern of Sidney for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals. Deputies and Hancock Village Police Department responded in March to the report of a dead dog in the Delaware River, that had been fatally shot. Kern was identifed as the owner, Deputies recovered a rifle illegally sold by Kern, that was used to kill the dog. Kern was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court Sunday morning and was remanded to the Delaware County jail on $1,000 cash bail pending further court action. Kern will face additional firearms related charges shortly.
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The American Red Cross is facing an emergency blood shortage following a difficult Fourth of July week for blood donations; with hundreds fewer blood drives than a typical week and a resulting decline in donations. Locally, Blood drives are being held today in Delhi from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm at the SUNY Delhi O’Connor Center for Community Engagement at 2 Main Street & again in Delhi on Friday from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on State Highway 10.
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The Delaware County Department of Public Health announced that a Free Rabies Vaccination clinic will be held today, for dogs cats & domesticated ferrets. the clinic will be held at the Colchester Highway Garage on River Road in Downsville from5:00 to 6:30 PM. More information is available at 832-5200 or delaware county public health.com
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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch announced that he had successfully obtained over 1,850 signatures and has secured his place on the ballot for this year’s Republican Primary for State Assembly. Crouch has received the support of over 53 local elected officials, and the endorsement of all four Republican county chairmen within the 122nd Assembly District. He faces a challenge in the primary from Nicholas Libous, the son of the late area State Senator Tom Libous.
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