Broome County Sheriff’s Office arrested 20 year old Anton Becker-Harris of Binghamton for Unlawful Fleeing, Reckless Driving after he allegedly drove on sidewalks in Binghamton early Friday. Deputies observed Becker Harris drive a motorcycle on the sidewalk and on the grounds of Calvin Coolidge Elementary School, they attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the motorcycle sped away, Deputies found the motorcycle hidden behind a dumpster with Becker-Harris & his female passenger walking nearby. Becker-Harris was taken into custody without incident, was processed & faces court action at a later date.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 33 year old Adam McKrell of Port Crane for 3 Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, plus Unlawful Imprisonment, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Administration & Harassment, after a physical domestic incident in the Town of Fenton. Deputies responded Friday to the Town of Fenton, McKrell was outside yelling at his girlfriend & was preventing her from leaving the premises. McKrell refused to comply with deputies, resisted arrest and after a State Trooper deployed a Taser on him, he was taken into custody. McKrell is accused of striking the female in the presence of 3 children, he was arraigned at central arraignment and released. He is due to appear in the Town of Fenton Court at a later date.

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The Fundraiser at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney Sunday, brought in a good amount of money for the Nate Lull Scholarship Fund, Lull told WCDO News that while the full amount hasn’t been determined yet, it was a solid day for his scholarship fund:

(Nate Lull 10-16-23)

The winners of 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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Bassett Healthcare Network announced that they have been alerted of an email scam, where scammers are posing as representatives or recruiters on behalf of A.O. Fox Hospital and attempting to steal money and personal identification information from victims. The suspicious emails reads: “A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital is pleased to extend an offer of employment to you a the full-time position”, it prompts the reader to “scan a copy of personal forms of identification for employment verification,” Bassett Healthcare Network will never ask potential job seekers for any forms of payment or personal documents prior to a genuine job offer. Anyone receiving the email should Report it to Trina Silver, Privacy Officer at Bassett, at 607-547-7900 or patrenia.silver@bassett.org, they should also contact Law Enforcement, change their internet passwords & contact their financial institution.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce next meeting will be held Tuesday Morning in Bainbridge. The meeting will be held at 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner.

A.M. NEWS Monday 10-16-23

State Police at Troop C removed 53 impaired drivers off the roadways in September. 1 of those impaired drivers also had a child under the age of 15 in the vehicle, 7 had a B.A.C higher than .18%, 2 had been previously convicted of DWI in the last 10 years and 9 drivers were under the influence of drugs.

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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Dylan Shoemaker of Chenango Forks pleaded guilty to 2nd Degree Assault, in Broome County Court Friday. Shoemaker admitted that on February 6th, he assaulted a State trooper, when police responded to a residence on Perch Pond Road in Windsor following the report of a domestic dispute. 1 trooper was hit in the face and the same trooper was cut by glass as he wrestled Shoemaker to the ground, he was treated and released at a local hospital. Shoemaker has a lengthy criminal history, he will be sentenced to 12 years to life in New York State prison on January 12.

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State Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Erica Franolich 37 years after she went missing from Middleburgh, she was 26 years old when she went missing. Franolich was originally from Michigan and last spoke to her family on October 13, 1986. After being unable to make contact with Erica, her out of state family reported her missing. Anyone with information is asked to email Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov or call 518-457-6811.

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Rural Health Network of South Central New York will hold their 25th Anniversary Celebration Event & fundraiser today, in Binghamton, Director of Resource Development Cindy Martin told WCDO News about celebration & their services:

(Cindy Martin 9-28-23)

More information is available at rhnscny.org.

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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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Susquehanna SPCA announced 2 programs in October made possible by grants from the ASPCA in partnership with Subaru. Five Star Subaru in Oneonta will donate $100 for every dog or cat adopted from the shelter, On Wednesday October 11 and on October 25, a special low-cost clinic supported by a $4,000 ASPCA grant will make spay or neuter procedures available for dogs of income-qualified individuals at a cost of $100 per dog. More information is available by calling 607-547-8111 extension 109.

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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)

There will raffles at Sunday’s event, the scholarships will be announced next year, details are available at natelull.com.

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The Sidney Alumni Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony will be held this weekend, spokesman Greg Davie Told WCDO news who is going in this year:

(Greg Davie 10-10-23)

The inductees will be recognized at Halftime at this Friday’s Sidney Football game & the Induction ceremony will be Saturday starting at 5:00 PM at the Sidney Elks Lodge.

A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 10-10-23

State Police and Emergency crews responded to a crash on I-88 eastbound in Colesville between exits 5 and 6 yesterday afternoon. An investigation revealed that a pick-up truck was pulling vehicles on a trailer, the operator lost control and rolled the vehicles, blocking both lanes. Some traffic was able to pass on the shoulder before the Interstate was shut down and travelers were re-routed off exit 5 to State Highway 7 then back on to I-88 at exit 6. The operator was a 51-year-old male of Elmira, He was treated on scene but did not wish to be transported to a hospital.

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State officials and members of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Fire Prevention and Control will preside over the 26th Annual New York State Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony today. State officials will honor 29 fallen firefighters at the 26th Annual Ceremony, at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center in Albany, starting at 11:00 AM.

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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24 year old Nathaniel Rowe of Coventry for 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon, 3rd degree Burglary, Grand Larceny & Petty Larceny. Rowe is accused of illegally entering a garage & stealing a vehicle & Several Firearms. Deputies located the stolen vehicle at a residence, just a few miles away from crime scene, Rowe was inside the residence with the stolen firearms. Rowe was on parole at the time of his arrest, he was processed and was held at the Chenango County Correctional Facility on his Warrant, he was ordered to appear in Town of Smithville court at a later date.

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The Northeast Classic car Museum has Tickets are on sale through this Thursday, for the 1967 Ford Red Mustang Convertible. The drawing will be held at 9:30 am on Wednesday, October 11, in the Lobby of the Museum on Rexford Street in Norwich, You do not need to be present to win.

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The Mid York Concert band is looking for musicians to join them, as they prepare their annual Holiday performances. Rehearsals are held at the Norwich Middle School on September 26th, October 10 & 17th, November 7th & 21st, their concert is scheduled for December 10th. More information is available by email to midyorkband@gmail.com or by calling 607-267-2614.

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Justice Robert Putorti of the Village of Whitehall Court faces action in the state Court of Appeals, after he allegedly pulled a gun on a defendant in his court room. Putorti has been the Whitehall judge since 2014, he claimed that he acted in Self defense when defendant Brandon Wood appeared to rush the judge”s stand in 2015. The state Commission on Judicial Conduct became aware of the incident & conducted an investigation, it recommended Putorti’s removal from judicial office, Putorti challenged the recommendation before the Court of Appeals, he has been suspended from duty with pay while waiting for his day in court. Wood claimed that he was chained to a bench in a hallway & could not rush the judge, he also claimed that Putorti flashed a gun under his robe.

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Applications are due this week for those interested in taking the Leaderful Delaware course offered by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci comments:

(Ray Pucci 9-25-23)

The program will start on October 12 with an in-person session in Delhi. We will continue to meet on the second Wednesday of each month through May 2024. A graduation recognition will be celebrated at the Chamber’s Business and Breakfast event in June 2024. Applications are due October 1, they can be Downloaded at delawarecounty.org.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-25-23

Acting New York State Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli has announced he’s stepping down from office. Nigrelli was no longer under consideration for the permanent role, he plans to retire effective October 6th. A report from the Albany Times Union stated that Nigrelli was investigated for alleged harassment and discrimination complaints, he has served in law enforcement for 32 years.

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22 year old Jacoyia Byrne of New York, was sentenced to a 3 year term of probation supervision for the crime of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. . Byrne was arrested May 5th for selling amphetamine to undercover officers with the Delhi Police Department. The Department of Probation recommended Byrne receive a period of probation supervision as punishment, Judge Burkert accepted the plea agreement and sentenced Byrne.

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The opening game of the Eastern League Championship Series between the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Erie Seawolves scheduled for Sunday at Mirabito Stadium has been postponed due to inclement weather in the forecast. The game will be made up on Monday at 6:05 pm. at Mirabito Stadium and gates will open at 5 pm. Fans with tickets to Sunday’s game can use the same tickets for Monday’s game. For tickets tonight’s game go to BINGRP.com, call 607-722-3866, or visit the Visions Federal Credit Union Starting Gate Box Office at Mirabito Stadium.

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The Nate Lull Scholarship Foundation is hosting their next fundraiser event on Sunday, October 15th at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney from 11 AM to 5 PM. Pre-sale tickets for raffle items are available now at Awestruck for $10 per ticket. A portion of all sales from the event will go to The Nate Lull Scholarship, which is available to local seniors in the WCDO coverage area. Last year, the Scholarship fund handed out $14-thousand dollars. More information is available at natelull.com.

2 more recipients will be inducted into the Unatego Hall of Distinction Saturday, Committee member Judy Pitel told WCDO News who will receive the honor this year:

(Judy Pitel 12-2-22)

Pitel said that Greenman is currently a State Police Investigator at Troop C in Sidney, Dr. Jenouri is a Doctor in Rhode Island, the Induction Ceremony would be held at Halftime of the Unatego/ Seton Catholic Girls Basketball game at about 2:15 PM Saturday at the Unatego High School.

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A Fundraiser will be held at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney Industrial Park Sunday, to benefit the Delaware Valley Humane Society, Director Erin Insinga explains:

(Erin Insinga 12-2-22)

the “Let’s Get Pawestruck” event will run on Sunday from 11:00 Am to 5:00 PM.

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The new “Bainbridge Athletics” will open this weekend at the site of the former Bainbridge Great American Store, owner Steve Cafasso told WCDO News how the membership system will work:

(Steve Cafasso 11-28-22)

The facility will open Saturday, more information is available at bainbridgeathletics.com.

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Operation Merry Christmas will be ready to collect the gifts & toys next week, as they approach the annual Giveaway Day, Spokesperson Cheryl Liberty explains:

(Cheryl Liberty 12-2-22)

The Annual Giveaway Day for Operation Merry Christmas will be held Saturday December 10th for the families enrolled in the program, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the AO Fox Hospital Tri Town Campus on Pearl Street in Sidney.

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Norwich Theater Company will present “Elf the Musical” at the Martin W. Kappel Theater tonight & tomorrow night at 7:00 PM & Sunday afternoon at 2:00 PM. Tickets can be purchased at norwichtheatercompany.com, Service Pharmacy and Chenango Arts Council, 27 West Main Street, Norwich. More information is available at 607-336-2787.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 12-2-22

The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will have their Jolly Holly Days Parade & festivities tonight, Chamber President Teri Schunk explains:

(Teri Schunk 12-2-22)

More information is available at the Sidney Chamber of Commerce Facebook page or by calling (607) 561-2642.

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The Greater Afton Area Chamber Of Commerce announced that there will be a number of Christmas related activities Saturday, Chamber President John Hinman explains:

(John Hinman 12-2-22)

More information is available at 607-288-2392 or on the Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook Page.

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Destination Oneonta announced that Festival of Trees will be held today & tomorrow, Director David Kropp told WCDO News about this weekends Holiday events in Oneonta:

(David Kropp 11-29-22)

Kropp also said the Santa will meet with children in his cottage after the parade & that the annual Tree Lighting will be held Thursday December 8th in the Muller Plaza in downtown Oneonta, starting at 5:30 PM.

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“A Seussified Christmas Carol” will be performed Saturday at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre at 2:00 PM by the Out Of The Woodwork Players, member Denise Marshal Explains:

(Denise Marshall 12-2-22)

More information is available at the Out of the Woodwork Players Facebook page.

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Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that 31 year-old James Lynch will spend 3 ½ to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty to 3rd degree attempted robbery, in Broome County Court. Lynch forcibly stole cash from a cab driver in Binghamton in January 28, The driver reported the robbery to Binghamton Police, who located Lynch & arrested him.

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The Community Arts Network will bring back the City of the Hills Art Festival, on Saturday, from 12:00 Noon into the night hours. Activities include a mural unveiling, a downtown art walk, & over 40 artists & vendors are expected, plus over 20 musical performances are scheduled, more information is available at cityofthehillsfest.org.

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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society opens their latest exhibit today; entitled “Town & Gown: SUNY Oneonta and the Local Community, Past and Present” The exhibit is located at the Oneonta History Center’s at 183 Main Street, the exhibit will be on display until November 12th.

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The Chenango County Historical Society and the James Madison Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution commemorate “Constitution Day” with activities from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Saturday, which is also “Museum Day” which is an annual celebration hosted by the Smithsonian magazine. More information is available at (607) 334-9227 or ChenangoHistorical.org.

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The “Doctors with a Heart Day” is tomorrow, Progressive Dental’s Endwell and Norwich offices will offer free services tomorrow from 8:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. Services offered free of charge include cleanings, fillings, and extractions.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-16-22

The Bainbridge-Guilford Board of Education voted to honor former soccer coach and technology teacher, Peter Feltham, by naming the soccer field after him, BG Superintendent Tim Ryan said that there will be a dedication tonight to the coach, and he expects a large turnout:

(Tim Ryan 9-16-22)

Coach Feltham was recently diagnosed with brain cancer and is undergoing treatment, the event will begin at 5:00 PM, followed by the dedication at 6:00 PM, followed by the varsity boys’ soccer game at 7:00 PM.

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold a Cruise In & Vendor Marketplace this Saturday in downtown Sidney, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:

(Teri Schunk 9-16-22)

More information is available by calling the Sidney Chamber at 607-561-2642 or by email: Office@SidneyChamber.org.

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WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull announced another fundraising event for his Scholarship, to be held Sunday in Sidney:

(Nate Lull 9-16-22)

Lull said that more information is available at natelull.com

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The Annual Sidney Center Tractor Parade will be held tomorrow, starting at 12:00 Noon, following the parade through the hamlet, a chicken barbecue will be held at the fire house.

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State Police arrested 60 year old Michael McBride of Oneonta for 2nd degree assault, tampering with physical evidence & criminal possession of a controlled substance, following an investigation into a February 24th domestic dispute. McBride is accused using a box cutter on a victim, he left the scene & was apprehended by troopers on State Route 7. McBride was arraigned & remanded to the Otsego County Jail pending court action..

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office announced Modified visitation procedures for inmate visitation beginning on Saturday, March 12th. Visitors are encouraged to make an appointment for visitation by calling 607-337-1967, Monday through Friday during normal lobby hours. Visitation will be on Saturdays and Sundays ONLY, 2 visitors will be allowed per inmate, for 1 hour. All visitors and inmates will be required to wear a face mask in the facility.

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The Town of Sidney will hold an After Hours Open House on Friday March 11th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Town Of Sidney Office Building at 44 Grand Street. Refreshments & tours of the facility will be offered.

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Freshman New York City Mayor Eric Adams is looking to see if the controversial Bail Reform bill passed 2 years ago can be reversed or altered, and give the option of bail back to the judges to decide, Local Assemblyman Joe Angelino agrees with that idea:

(Assemblyman Joe Angelino 3-2-22)

New York state is the only state that has a bail reform law that dictates that people accused of misdemeanors & certain felonies can not be remanded to jail before their next court date, Angelino said that there have been many cases where accused criminals are released, and immediately commit another crime.

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A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-2-22

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Austin Demuth of New Berlin Saturday following an investigation into a 2-car collision on Lyon Brook Rd in the Town of Oxford. Demuth was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation & other traffic infractions, he had 2 active Arrest Warrants issued by Norwich City Court and he was taken into custody for the warrants. Demuth faces court action in Norwich City Court & Oxford Court at later dates.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 53-year-old Tina Kerschner of Sidney Monday on an Arrest Warrant for Violation of Probation. Deputies were contacted by the Village of Sidney Police Department that they had Kerschner in custody on unrelated charges. Kerschner was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility, where she will be held pending further order of the Delaware County Court.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held today FOXCARE in Oneonta from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM,. The Unadilla Valley School District will also host a blood drive today from 9:00AM to 1:00 PM, to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS.

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New York’s Republican Party leaders nominated Congressman Lee Zeldin as their candidate for governor Tuesday at a convention on Long Island. Zeldin will still face a primary challenge in June, as 4 other candidates are also pushing to be the Republican Gubernatorial nominee.

The Otsego Health Department reported a 60th COVID death, following a review of recent death certificates.  The Department reported 10 new cases of COVID Thursday with 59 active cases & 5 hospitalized, their latest positivity rate was at 2%, 41 of the 60 deaths attributed to the virus have been reported since January 1st.

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Chenango County Public Health reported 18 new COVID cases today, bringing their total to 3256 since the beginning of the pandemic.  They reported 109 active cases, 460 Active Quarantines & 4 Hospitalizations.

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New updated guidance for graduation and commencement ceremonies goes into effect tomorrow in New York State.  Indoor and outdoor graduation and commencement ceremonies will be allowed with limited attendee capacity, depending on the event size and the location. All event organizers and venues hosting ceremonies must follow the State’s safety protocols, including requiring face masks, social distancing, health screenings and collection of contact tracing information. Detailed guidance for graduation events is available at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.

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This weekend is the 10th annual I Love My Park Day at state parks, historic sites and public lands across New York. The event is sponsored by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Parks & Trails New York and the DEC, Registration is available at ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day.

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The Sidney Center Improvement Group will hold a fundraising bake sale this Sunday at 11:00 AM.  The event will be held at the Fire Station Field at the corner of Routes 35 & 23 in Sidney Center

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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is holding its first walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic today until 6:30 PM at the Awestruck Tap Room in the Sidney Industrial Park.  Today will be a 1st dose Moderna vaccine clinic; it will be followed up with a 2nd shot clinic for today’s participants on Thursday May 27th, also at Awestruck in Sidney.  Walk-ins are welcome, anyone wishing to schedule a specific time can call Awestruck at 232-1143.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-30-21

State Troopers & local fire Departments responded to a bus fire in the northbound lanes on I-81 Thursday.  42 people were on the bus, 4 were injured; 1 person transported to Wilson Hospital for burns, 2 were taken to Binghamton General for smoke inhalation and 1 person was treated at scene.  Both northbound lanes were shut down for several hours just north of exit 7 Castle Creek, the highway was fully re-opened at about 6:20 PM.  

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The Village of Sidney’s annual Arbor Day tree planting ceremony will be held this afternoon at 1:00PM at Keith Clark Park. A Sugar Maple tree will be planted, the Sidney Shade Tree Commission has conducted the Arbor Day tree planting tradition since 1994 & Sidney has been designated as a “Tree City USA” community for 24 years.

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The 2021 Daffodil Jazz Brunch will be held in Franklin Tomorrow, to raise money for Helios Care, Director of Development and Marketing Alicia Fish explains:

(Alicia Fish 4-20-21)

More information about Helios care is available at helioscare.org.

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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday May 6th, at 97 Main Street in Delhi.  This vaccination clinic is open to all New York state residents or people who work in New York State over the age of 18.  Registration is mandatory at apps2.health.ny.gov, more information or assistance getting registered is available by calling Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200. Delaware County Public Health reported 8 new COVID cases Thursday, out of 585 tests, they are down to 70 active cases, 6 hospitalized & 152 quarantined.

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Leadership Delaware classes will begin in October through the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.   Chamber President Ray Pucci told WCDO News that they are taking a different approach than the state model for successful economic development:

(Ray Pucci 9-19-19)

Additional information about the course & the topics discussed in each session, can be located at http://delawarecounty.org/about/leadership-delaware,

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The number of private sector jobs in New York State grew by 8,900, to 8,280,700 in August according to preliminary figures released today by the State Department of Labor.  The State’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.0% for the fourth consecutive month.   Upstate Counties saw the unemployment rate go up .1% to 3.8% in August.

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The United Way of Delaware & Otsego counties will hold their “Community Matters Mixer” at Awestruck Ciders in Sidney today.  The event will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Sidney Industrial Park on Winkler Road, more information is available at 432-8006.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34-year-old Joshua Gardepe of East Branch, Wednesday on the charge of endangering the welfare of a child, following an investigation of a report of child maltreatment in the Town of Hancock. Gardepe was arraigned at Town of Colchester Court and was released to appear at Town of Hancock Court at a later date to answer the charge.

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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Announced That Tomorrow is the last day to vote for the “Business of the Year”.  The survey can be filled out at surveymonkey.com.

Governor Cuomo signed legislation extending the statute of limitations to 20 years for rape in the 2nd degree and to 10 years for rape in the 3rd degree. The law also extends the statute of limitations to 20 years for 2nd degree criminal sexual act & 2nd degree incest & to 10 years for 3rd degree criminal sexual act.  Prior to this new law, victims only had 5 years to bring a legal case alleging 2nd & 3rd degree rape or criminal sexual act.

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Delaware County Public Health certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be offering free car seat safety checks and education to parents today from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm at Little Lambs Children’s Center, 383 Delaware County Highway 11 Oneonta.  The event is part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, more information is available at 832-5200.

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The Bainbridge-Guilford Central School will hold a Board of Education Meeting will be held today in the Guilford Elementary School at 6:30 PM. The business portion of the meeting will start at 7:00 PM.

(Ray Baker 8-2-19)

Baker said that the Emergency Squad has succeeded in their mission to provide ambulance services to Sidney & even surrounding communities.

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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their Annual “Looking Back” Car Show & Chicken Barbecue on Saturday In Sidney,  Spokesman Mark Little explains:

(Mark Little 8-2-19)

Little said that the show will run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Saturday behind the Elks Lodge on River Street in Sidney.

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An Auction will be held on August 20th on the Olde Jericho Tavern Building in Bainbridge.  The auction will begin at 6:00 PM at the Jericho, an open house for interested bidders will be held on  Tuesday, August 13th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and also 1 Hour Before the Auction in August 20th.  More information is available at 800-562-0660.

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Delhi Village Police arrested 49-year-old Steven Witte of Arkville for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving, Attempted Assault, Unlawfully Fleeing a Police Officer and numerous traffic infractions. Witte is accused of striking a police officer with his vehicle while fleeing the scene of a motor vehicle accident at the McDonald’s drive through on Main Street. Witte was arranged at the Delhi Town Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $100,000 cash bail / $200,000 secured bond. The officer struck by the fleeing vehicle was not injured.

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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce Sunday Summer Concert Series continues in Afton Sunday Night.  Singer Songwriter Khalil Jade will perform at Foster Park this Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. 

Congressman Antonio Delgado held a Town Hall Meeting in Sidney Last Night, he told WCDO News of the issues that have been coming up from his constituents during these recent meetings across the 19th District:

(Congressman Delgado 8-2-19)

Congressman Delgado drew about 95 people to the Sidney Town Hall last night at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney Industrial Park.

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Governor Cuomo signed legislation allowing victims of sexual offenses, stalking and human trafficking to participate in the Department of State’s Address Confidentiality Program. Victims will be able to keep their address hidden from their perpetrators by using a substitute address provided by the Department of State.  Under the previous law, only victims of domestic violence were eligible to participate in the Address Confidentiality Program.

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The Otsego County Fair continues today through Sunday at the Fairgrounds in Morris, spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about highlights today & tomorrow:

(Lisa Jones 8-2-19)

The full Lineup of events is available at Otsegocountyfair.org.

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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Monthly Friday Breakfast event this morning from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 41861 State Highway 10 Delhi.  More information is available at Delawarecounty.org

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The City of The Hills Arts & Music festival will be held in Oneonta Saturday.  The event will run from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Main Street,  between Ford & Chestnut.

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(Cuomo 7-10-19)

Cuomo said that the bill will also ban employers from asking prospective employees about their salary history.

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Delhi police arrested 2 men for allegedly breaking into a village home.  20 year old James Bares of Great Neck and 20 year old Nicholas St. John of Trumbull, Connecticut were arrested on June 29 after police received a report of a burglary at a Main Street residence, Both suspects were charged with 2nd degree burglary, criminal mischief, petty larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, they were arraigned in the town of Kortright Court and sent to the Delaware County Jail on $3,000 cash bail pending future court action.

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A permit to move Woodstock 50 to Vernon Downs hit another obstacle Tuesday, when the Town of Vernon & Oneida County officials denied a permit for the concert at Vernon Downs, because they had failed to supply mandated information in their application, had no specific plans for law enforcement or for emergency services, and because the application was filed too close to the time of the planned event.  Woodstock 50 was originally scheduled to be held in Watkins Glen, several issues & lawsuits kept the concert from being held there.  Time is running out as the concert was scheduled to be held August 16th through the 18th this year, on the 50th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival in Bethel in 1969.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 34 year old Joshua Gardepe of East Branch on charges of Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, Speeding, and inadequate headlamps. The arrest followed a traffic stop on State Route 357 in the Town of Franklin.  Gardepe was released on tickets and is to appear in Town of Franklin Court on July 25th at 6:00 PM.

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The Dormitory Authority of New York & the State University of New York has begun work to renovate SUNY Oneonta’s Huntington Hall, at a cost of $20 million.  Huntington Hall will be modernized and reconfigured to provide additional bedroom space for approximately 80 students. All bedrooms and bathrooms will be renovated, complete with new, contemporary finishes. A 6,000 square foot, four-story addition, which will include a fitness room, community kitchens, and an elevator, will also be constructed.  In addition, $1.2 million in further renovations are being made to SUNY Oneonta’s Grant, Sherman, and Tobey Halls. The work is part of the nearly $61.2 million in upgrades to SUNY campuses throughout New York State being completed by DASNY during the summer months, which will be ready in time for students to begin the fall semester.  Construction is expected to be completed in July 2020.

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A petition has been set up asking the Sidney Town Board to expand commercial zoning to save Muddy River Farm Brewery, after they received a Cease & Desist order.  Muddy River appealed the decision & lost, they are asking the Town of Sidney extend their Commercial Zoning to the facility, if that fails they would be forced to close on July 24th.  A petition for local residents to sign is available at change.org.

45-year-old Thomas Sutton of Sidney was arrested Tuesday in connection with the fire on July 3rd at the Econo Lodge in the Town of Dickinson.  Sutton was charged with arson and reckless endangerment, criminal mischief and obstructing governmental administration & he faces court action shortly.

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A Public Meeting on new Upper Delaware River Policies will be held in Hancock this morning, where    Representatives from the Delaware River Basin Commission, State DEC, The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and the DRBC Subcommittee on Ecological Flows will discuss new approaches to control high water temperatures and reduce erratic water releases in the Upper Delaware River tail waters.  The meeting will begin at 10:30 AM until 12:00 Noon at the Friends of the Upper Delaware River office at 158 East Front Street, Hancock.   

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The Sidney Community Band Announced their 2019 Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert Series will be held at the Pavilion at Keith Clark Park at 6:30 PM on Wednesday nights, starting July 10th with the Sidney Community Band.  Shows will be held each Wednesday night through August 21st, all concerts free and open to the public. More information is available at the Sidney Community Band Facebook page.

HeatSmart Southern Tier is hosting an information session for local residents about clean heating and cooling systems in Sidney.  HeatSmart Southern Tier representatives will discuss how residents can take advantage of tax incentives and new technologies to efficiently heat and cool their homes.  The free event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney Industrial Park.

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Referees are still needed for the upcoming Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament in Norwich, organizer Tom Revoir said that the Teams are all signed up:

(Tom Revoir 7-2-19)

The Gus Macker Tournament will be held on July 13th & 14th; Revoir can be contacted at 336-9622 extension 29.

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State Police are looking for a man accused of damaging an ATM on North Canal Street in the village of Oxford, on June 8th.   The suspect is described as a heavy set white male wearing a gray sweatshirt, black and gray shorts, had a Dallas Cowboys hat on backwards and has a tattoo on his left calf.  Anyone with information is asked to call the State Police at 334-3296.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor businesses from every corner of the county at its 2019 Annual Business Awards ceremony on July 17 at 6:00 PM at Bird Song Farm on state Highway 10 in Delhi. The Honorees include the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, as the 2019 Business of the Year, Stagecoach Run Art Festival, headquartered in Treadwell and Franklin, and Table to Farm Tours of Roxbury, will receive the 2019 Tourism Award.  Tickets are $50 per person or a table of 8 for $350, more information or to purchase tickets, visit delawarecounty.org.

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The Chenango County Department of Public Works announced that starting July 8th, Crews will begin bridge rehabilitation work on 2 structures on County Road 32, in the Town of Norwich.  The work on these projects will last into the fall; they will maintain two way traffic at each bridge structure; however the traffic pattern at each structure shall change as the projects progress.    The Contractor shall install concrete barriers, signage and other channelizing devices to assist in guiding the traveling public through these active work zones at these bridge structures.    Questions and concerns can be directed to Shawn Fry at 337-1710.

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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond is sending 18 children to the New York State Sheriffs’ Institute Summer Camp at Keuka Lake in the Finger Lakes Region for a week of wholesome summer fun.  The camp will accommodate over 900 boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 from across New York State this summer. The campers attend at no charge.  More information is available at nysheriffsinstitute.org.

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HeatSmart Southern Tier is hosting an information session for local residents about clean heating and cooling systems in Sidney.  HeatSmart Southern Tier representatives will discuss how residents can take advantage of tax incentives and new technologies to efficiently heat and cool their homes.  The free event is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, at Awestruck Ciders in the Sidney Industrial Park; Registration is available at tinyurl.com/HSSTAwestruck or at the Heat Smart Southern Tier Facebook page.

The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a man that was reported missing from his Lawton Hill Road, Town of Sidney residence on Thursday morning, June 27th.  Deputies are attempting to locate 50 year-old Byron Furman may be traveling on foot and may be in need of medication.  Furman was last known to be wearing light tan shorts and a light gray t-shirt.  He is described as being approximately 5’11” tall, weighing approximately 250 pounds and has gray hair and brown eyes.  Deputies are asking anyone that may have information to contact the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office at 832-5555.

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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next meeting this evening at Oneonta City Hall.  The council will view the locally made documentary “A Slice Of Hope” regarding Sal’s Pizza in Oneonta hiring those who have dealt Addiction & subsequent recovery.  Jennifer Grigoli of Sal’s Pizza will receive a special reward from Mayor Herzig for her efforts.  Tonight’s meeting begins at 7:00 PM.

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State Police arrested 43 year old Arnold Carson of Oneonta, for DWI, Unlawful Possession of Marihuana and traffic tickets.  A trooper was dispatched to County Highway 48 in the town of Otego for a disabled vehicle.  The trooper located the vehicle and Carson who told them he had run out of gas.  Troopers also observed that Carson appeared to be intoxicated, with a BAC of .14%.  He was processed and later released on appearance tickets to the town of Otego Court.  

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State Police arrested 27 year old Bryant Knapp of Sidney for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, after a trooper was dispatched to an accident on State Route 7 in Unadilla.  An investigation revealed that Knapp made a wide right turn from Route 7 to Route 357 when he struck another vehicle head-on that was on State Route 357.  Two occupants of the other vehicle were taken to Wilson Hospital, and a third was taken to Bassett for complaint of pain.  Knapp had a reportable B.A.C of .24%.  He was processed and arraigned in the town of Unadilla court.

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(Jason Craig 8-3-18)

This year will be the 132nd edition of the Delaware County fair, last year, about 80,000 people attended over the 6 days of the event.
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The 2nd annual New York State Craft Beer Competition featured 642 New York State-brewed beers. For the second straight year, Brooklyn-based Threes Brewing took home top honors, winning the Governor’s Excelsior Cup. Gold medals were awarded to 23 beers from breweries across the state; including regional brewers Roscoe Beer Company, Good Nature Brewing of Hamilton & Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown. Since 2012, the number of businesses producing craft beverages has more than doubled, while the number of farm-based manufacturers has increased by over 160%.
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Congressman John Faso announced today that he has challenged all of his opponents for the 19th Congressional District Seat to a series of debates, including Democratic Party primary winner Antonio Delgado, & as well as Green party Candidate Steve Greenfield, & Independents Dal LaMagna, Diane Neal, and Luisa Parker.
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The Sidney Elks Lodge will hold their annual “Looking Back” Car Show & Chicken Barbecue tomorrow, spokesman Mark Little explains:

(Mark Little 8-3-18)

Little said that the event starts at 9:00 AM; Awards will be announced starting at 2:30 PM on the field behind the Elks Lodge on River Street in Sidney.
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The City of the Hills Art & Music Festival will be held in Oneonta tomorrow from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Main Street Oneonta. A complete list of activities is available at cityofthehillsartsfestival.com. The event is sponsored by Community Arts Network of Oneonta.
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(Penny McKnight 6-6-18)

McKnight said that the registration period to participate in the Container gardening program is Friday; the pick-up event will be June 13th from 1:30 to 3:00 PM at the Sidney United Methodist Church on Liberty Street in Sidney. More information is available at 604-4071.
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Governor Cuomo announced an extreme risk protection order law that would prevent individuals determined by a court that are likely to engage in violent conduct from purchasing, possessing, or attempting to purchase or possess any type of firearm. The legislation would make New York the first state in the nation to empower its teachers and school administrators to prevent school shootings by pursuing court intervention. No law currently exists in New York State that enables a court to issue an order to temporarily seize firearms from a person who is believed to pose a severe threat of harm to himself, herself, or others unless that person has also been accused of a crime or family offense.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and the Walton Volunteer Fire Department Emergency Squad responded to a tractor trailer accident in the Town of Walton last Thursday. 37 year old Joel Klinegardner of Sidney Center was towing a trailer carrying a log skidder, the vehicle’s brakes failed, Klinegardner lost control, the truck struck a sign, the trailer detached & overturned in a parking lot, the truck struck a tree before coming to rest, Klinegardner was not injured, charges will be filed at the conclusion of this investigation.
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Southern Tier Solar Works is launching its 2018 Community Shared Solar non-profit program, which offers discounted solar power to people who cannot or choose not to install solar at home. The free event will take place today from 4:30-6:00 pm at Awestruck Cider in Sidney; more information is available at SouthernTierSolarWorks.org.
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Delaware County Public Health will hold a Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic today for dogs, cats and ferrets. The Clinic will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Town of Tompkins Highway Garage at 148 Bridge Street in Trout Creek.

(Schumer 4-3-18)

Awestruck co-owner Patty Wilcox thanked Senator Schumer for his support with the 2015 CIDER act & with helping to hopefully eliminate the labeling issue:

(Patty Wilcox 4-3-18)

Senator Schumer said that the number of Cideries in New York State has tripled in the last 5 years to 90.
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The U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York entered a consent decree of permanent injunction against Vulto Creamery or Walton. The defendants cannot prepare, process, manufacture, pack and/or hold FDA-regulated food products until they can ensure that Listeria is not present in their facility and their food. Vulto Creameries products were linked to a multi-state outbreak of Listeria in their cheese products, 2 people died & 8 were hospitalized after consuming the products contaminated by Listeria.
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Governor Cuomo announced more than 60 new farms & businesses have received research permits under the State’s Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot program, many of those are located in the Southern Tier. The State has invested more than $4.6 billion in the region since 2012 to lay for groundwork for the plan to expand Hemp production.
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The Copes Corners Park Spring Fest committee for the Town of Butternuts is soliciting craft, artist, product, and general vendors for its 4th annual Spring Fest. The event will take place May 5 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM; the cost for a 12-foot by 12-foot space is $20. Limited space will also be available under a tent provided by Morris Tent Rentals. Applications for vendor space are available at townofbutternuts.org, or by calling 783-2204.
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Hall of Famers Rollie Fingers, Goose Gossage, Randy Johnson, Phil Niekro, Tim Raines and Ozzie Smith will headline Hall of Fame Classic Weekend, May 25th to the 27th in Cooperstown. The 6 Hall of Famers will be joined by recently retired players representing all 30 major league teams for the Hall of Fame Classic, which features a pregame Home Run Derby 12:00 noon, followed by first pitch at 1:05 PM, of the 7-inning legends game on Saturday, May 26th at Doubleday Field. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Classic are on sale at 1-877-726-9028, or at baseballhall.org
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Council Chambers on the 2nd floor of City Hall; it is open to the public.
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Delaware County Public Health is holding a “Medical Countermeasures” drill today to practice and test the ability to dispense large amounts of medicine in the event of a public health threat such as a disease outbreak or bioterrorism threat to the community. The public is invited to attend the drill & participate, there is no pre-registration required. No medications are actually being dispensed. The event will be held from 10:30am to 12:30pm on April 3rd at the Delhi American Legion Hall, 41 Page Avenue, more information is available at 832-5200.
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Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro is expected to reverse course & will launch his campaign for governor after all. Molinaro said in January that he wouldn’t run, but he said that “outpouring” from supporters made him change his plans, he will face State Senator John DeFrancisco for the Republican party Nomination in the primary later this year.
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The Color Run is coming to Binghamton on Sunday, April 15th and will be held at SUNY BROOME. The event will benefit Mental Health Association of the Southern Tier to assist in enhancing the lives of all community residents by improving their mental health and wellness.
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The Binghamton Rumble Ponies invite fans to their annual Meet the Rumble Ponies Dinner on Tonight at the Holiday Inn in Downtown Binghamton. Tickets are on sale, at the Box Office at NYSEG Stadium. Rumble Ponies players will arrive at 5:30 PM for the “Meet the Rumble Ponies” autograph reception. Dinner will be served at 7:00 PM followed by an interview with returning Rumble Ponies manager Luis Rojas and introductions of the new coaching staff and players. The Rumble Ponies kick off the 2018 season at home on Thursday against the Portland Sea Dogs at 6:35 PM.
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The next meeting for the General Clinton Canoe Regatta Committees is tonight in Bainbridge. The race committee meeting begins at 6:30 at Galaxy Bowl; the General Meeting begins at 7:30 PM.
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