The Community Cultural Center of Sidney will hold another Comedy Night this Saturday night starting at 8:00 PM, center President Teri Schunk explains:
(Teri Schunk 12-17-21)
The comedians will be Gomez Adams and Tom Anzalone, also on Sunday, at 2:00 PM, there will be a Christmas Concert featuring the Sidney Community Band at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in downtown Sidney.
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Gene Schmidt & his family are hosting a free Christmas Dinner at the River Street Fire House in Sidney on Christmas Day, & they really need volunteers to help out:
(Gene Schmidt 12-17-21)
Those who would like to volunteer to help out with the Christmas Dinner can call Gene Schmidt, that number again is 607-610-4030.
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The Double M Horse Farm at 289 Collyer Road in Greene is holding an event this Saturday & Sunday where area children can get a picture taken with a horse, with Santa or both, spokesperson Michele Erickson explains:
(Michele Erickson 12-17-21)
More information is available by call 656-9178, the event is being held from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM both days this weekend.
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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Chenango County & 1 establishment was not in compliance and sold alcohol to a minor. Police said that B&W wines & Liquors of Bainbridge was not in compliance under the New York Beverage Control Law Section 65, the unidentified clerk was issued an appearance ticket to answer to the charge at a later date.
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Area School district announced that they are aware of the latest social media post threatening gun violence at un-named schools today. A TikTok post was circulating like last week, it is not specific to any specific school district, area law enforcement agencies are aware of the threat & schools will be vigilant in their security efforts today, which may include lockdowns again.
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The Annual Sidney American Legion Kids Christmas Party will be held this Saturday, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 12-15-21)
Halbert said that Saturday’s event runs from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the American Legion on Union Street in Sidney.
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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office and the Chenango County Law Enforcement Association are holding their 6th annual Shop with a Sheriff event this Saturday. More than 30 children from Chenango County will be selected to receive $200 to spend at the Norwich Walmart, participating children will be paired with a Sheriff’s Deputy who will take them shopping.
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]]>The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will have a number of events scheduled for this weekend, in downtown Bainbridge instead of at General Clinton Park, Canoe Regatta Chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon 5-25-21)
Harmon said that the Fireworks will be compliments of Pine Ridge Grocery, NYCM Insurance, B&W Wines and Liquors, Scoville- Meno Dealerships, Coughlin & Gerhart, Bainbridge American Legion and The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce.
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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have 60 second-doses scheduled to complete & they are also anticipating over 1,000 Pfizer doses to arrive this week, which can be used for ages 12 and up. A clinic is being held Wednesday June 2nd at the Oxford Fire Station from 1:30 to 8:30 pm and at the former Label Shopper Store location in the South Plaza, Norwich from 2 pm to 7 pm, by appointment which can be made at co.chenango.ny.us, or by calling 337-1660.
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UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s Sidney office on Pearl Street, will host a Pfizer vaccination Clinic this Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Local Dr. Rohan Jayasena told WCDO News that the Pfizer Vaccine is the favored Vaccine for children 12 to 18, that will enable them to get back to pre-covid activities like school & sports:
(Dr. Jay 5-25-21)
The Clinic is for youth ages 12 to 18, appointments must be made at 337-4888, the clinic is open to all area youth, and they do not have to be UHS patients.
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Delhi Village Police responded on May 8th for a report of a person passed out behind the wheel of a running motor vehicle, Police found 3 people who all appeared to be suffering from an opioid overdose. They were taken to O’Connor Hospital for treatment. Police discovered of a small amount of heroin in the vehicle; resulting in the arrests of 60-year-old Ronald Alston of Portlandville, 69-year-old Charles David Jr. of Delhi & 67-year-old Thaddeus David of Portlandville on drug charges, all 3 were released with appearance tickets returnable to the Delhi Town Court.
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The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced expanded summer hours beginning this Sunday, from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM through Sunday of the Labor Day weekend. Timed admission tickets are available for purchase at baseballhall.org on a first-come, first-served basis; this will allow visitors to reserve a specific date and time to enter the Museum, alleviating congestion in the front lobby and throughout the Museum. Face masks for all staff and guests is required, Until further notice, the Hall of Fame’s Bullpen Theater, Learning Center and Sandlot Kids’ Clubhouse remain closed.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 5-25-21
Governor Cuomo announced that, based on current COVID trajectory, all New York State schools will reopen for full in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year beginning in September. The Governor said that if there is a change in the trajectory of the virus, they will revisit this decision.
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The Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee joined with law enforcement to announce the kickoff of the annual “Buckle Up New York, Click it or Ticket” campaign. The enforcement mobilization runs until June 6th, State Police and local law enforcement agencies will use marked and unmarked vehicles, have set up checkpoints, and roving details, & they will ticket unbelted drivers during the campaign.
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Rheumatoid arthritis will be the topic of the 2nd installment in UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital’s new virtual Lunchtime Learning series. The 45 minute program, which will be conducted through Zoom starting at 12:15 PM; more information is available at 337-4183 or by emailing melissa.stagnaro@nyuhs.org.
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Ed Curley of Sidney continues his bicycle trek across the country, to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; Ed told WCDO News that the journey will finish up tomorrow:
(Ed Curley 7-26-19)
Donations in Ed’s name can be made online to JDRF.org; he raised about $5,000 in pledges with his journey.
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Governor Cuomo today signed legislation to allow state and local candidates to use campaign funds to pay for child care expenses, enabling more parents to run for public office. Specifically, the bill amends state election law to allow campaign funds to be used to pay child care expenses that are “incurred in the campaign or in the execution of the duties of public office or party position.” The bill’s provisions are effective in 60 days. In New York, about 33 percent of the state’s executive and legislative officials are women, compared with a national average of 29 percent of state executive and legislative officials, according to the Center for American Women and Politics.
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The Susquehanna SPCA announced that they will break ground on their new animal shelter on Saturday August 24th. The New Shelter will be about 1 mile north of the current facility on State route 28 near Cooperstown.
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The Otsego County Fair is underway today at the Fairgrounds in Morris. Spokesperson Lisa Jones told WCDO News about some of this year’s highlights:
(Lisa Jones 7-30-19)
The full line-up is available at otsegocountyfair.org.
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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative in Otsego and Chenango counties last week. 13 retail stores were checked and all of the stores were found to be in compliance and did not sell alcohol to the underage operative. Among the compliant stores were: Mirabito Quickway in Sidney & Franklin, Snake Bite Liquors of Afton& B & W Wines & Liquors in Bainbridge.
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 58-year-old Karl Heidenreich of Franklin for Criminal Impersonation; following a civilian report that Heidenreich falsely pretended that he was a Police Officer. Heidenreich was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear at Franklin Town Court at a later date.
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The Next Women’s Health talk tonight will focus on Plant-Based Eating, with dietitian Nicole Wake of UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital. The discussion will be held tonight at Bohemian Moon, 103 W. Main Street in Norwich, beginning at 6:00 PM. Events in the series are free and open to the public, more information is available at 337-4239.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their next Monthly Friday Breakfast event this Friday on August 2nd, from 8:30 to 10:00 am at the Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center on State Highway 10 Delhi. More information is available at Delaware county.org
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The American Red Cross is holding another blood drive in Laurens today. Donors of all types are needed, especially type O. Appointments can be made at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS, or by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App. Today’s blood drive in Laurens will be held from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the American Legion Post at 11 Main Street.
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Other highlights include a Cruise in from Bob’s Diner to General Clinton Park, Wine Tasting at B&W Wines & Liquors; more information is available at the Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
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State Police arrested 30 year old Maggie Davis of New Berlin for Driving While Intoxicated, several traffic tickets, including one for Refusal to Submit to Breath Test. Troopers on patrol observed the vehicle Davis was operating cross over the solid center line on multiple occasions while on State Route 32 in Norwich, a traffic stop was initiated and Davis refused to provide identification or to perform field sobriety tests. She was arrested and while being processed, refused to give her fingerprints. Davis was arraigned in the town of North Norwich Court where she was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $2,000 cash bail.
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State Police arrested 66 year old John Johnson of Newport for Driving While Intoxicated, after a trooper monitoring traffic on Interstate 88 in the town of Sidney observed Johnson’s vehicle unable to maintain its lane. A traffic stop was initiated and Johnson was arrested & was arraigned in the village of Sidney Court where he was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 cash bail.
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State Police arrested 26 year old Brooke Ketchum of Unadilla for Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment, after Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Unadilla Saturday. Ketchum allegedly punched the victim in the mouth while in the presence of a child, Ketchum was arrested and arraigned in the town of Unadilla Court, she was released on her own recognizance & will reappear in court on October 15th, an order or protection was provided to the victim.
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(NIKKA NEWBAUER 8-8-18)
Teams can sign up at Newbauer Construction; B&W Wines & Liquors & Small Town Perks in Bainbridge, more information is available at 967-4123.
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Oneonta Police are reminding City residents to lock up their vehicles, after reports of items removed from them and a number of locked vehicles have had attempted entries made. Oneonta Police suggest locking all windows & doors, keep valuables hidden from sight and be sure to secure any easily moved home and lawn decorative items when you are not home. Officers from the Oneonta Police Department will conduct patrols of all residential neighborhoods to detect and deter criminal activity, residents who see something suspicious, should contact the police department at 432-1111.
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The City of Oneonta is applying for state funding to assist eligible landlords in repairing multi-family housing. Grants can be awarded based on the applications received so the city is currently accepting pre-applications. For details go to oneonta.ny.us/funding or call 607-432-0114
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Jordan Patch of Animal Adventure announced today that he has withdrawn a request for a small business municipal fund for $30,000 from Broome County. Patch said in a letter released today that he appreciated the efforts of Broome County Executive Jason Garner with the funding program, but said that an email from an un-named Broome County Legislator accusing Patch & Animal Adventure of criminal activity was inappropriate, and that his business was being used as a chip in a political game. Patch said that he will address his concerns with the lawmaker in question, the entire Broome County Legislature & the public at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 32 year old Bradley Wallace of Delhi for 3rd degree assault, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, and unlawful imprisonment, following an investigation of a domestic dispute in the Town of Delhi. Wallace was arraigned in Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $500 cash bail or $1000 secured bond.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released the results of an audit of the village of Deposit today. The Audit found that the Board did not ensure all disbursements were approved before payment and listed on an approved abstract & did not ensure all disbursements were supported and for proper purposes. The audit found that the board began to enforce the collection of delinquent real property taxes in March 2016, but $172,900 remains outstanding. DiNapoli’s report recommended that the board Review, audit and approve all disbursements before payment, unless otherwise allowed by law, Ensure disbursements are adequately supported and for proper purposes & that they should audit the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and report at least once a year.
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The Don Clayton Memorial Trailside Concert series continues this evening at the pavilion at Keith Clark Park. Tonight’s free concert will be performed by D.J. Wooden, starting at 6:30 PM.
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A State of Emergency has been declared for Deposit and Sanford because of flash flooding, by Broome County Executive Jason Garnar. Road damage and flooded basements have been reported, The State of Emergency will remain in effect until further notice.
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The Swon Brothers will be the special concert performers at the Chenango County Fair tonight in Norwich, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:
(Terry Potter 8-8-18)
Tickets are still available at area Blue Ox Stores or online at Brown paper Tickets.com
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputies arrested 34 year old Otto Mullen of Cobleskill for Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and other traffic infractions, after a traffic stop where Mullen was observed traveling at a high rate of speed on State Highway 10 in the Town of Hamden. Mullen is accused of operating a motor vehicle while his driving privileges were suspended & possessing marihuana. Mullen was processed and released with appearance tickets to appear in the Town of Hamden Court 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 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Masonville Fire Hall. More information is available at 832-5200 or delawarecountypublichealth.com