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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-14-17

wcdonews — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 18:18:06 +0000

Oneonta Police arrested 5 people following a burglary in June. Police arrested 18-year-old Damion Archibald of Otego, 17-year-old Matthew Judd of Oneonta, 16-year-old Rayven Golinski of Otego, plus 2 15 year olds whose names were not being released, on a variety of charges including Burglary, petty Larceny & criminal mischief. The teens are accused of breaking into & damaging Twisted Sisters Glassworks at 72 Roundhouse Road.
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Oneonta Police arrested 2 men in connection with a reported Burglary of a Main Street apartment July 4th. Police reported that the victim discovered the suspects going through her purse, tried to detain them unsuccessfully, police investigated & arrested Spencer McCarthy of Shirley and Jeffrey Votee, of Morris, they are being held on Bail pending additional court action.
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State Police arrested 30 year old Jonathan Wilcox of Unadilla for 3rd degree Assault, Criminal Obstruction of Breathing or Blood Circulation, and Harassment, after troopers were advised of a physical dispute on July 12th in the town of Unadilla. Troopers accuse Wilcox of throwing his girlfriend to the ground and choking her. Wilcox was arraigned in the town of Unadilla court and was released without bail, he faces court action on August 14th.
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The Sidney Alumni Weekend Continues With a Variety Of Activities Saturday & Sunday, Organizer Bryan Innes Explains:

(Bryan Innes 7-14-17)

Tonight’s activities include “Ice Breaker” at the American legion tonight featuring the Bruce Beadle Band.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce Arts & Music Festival will be held at Keith Clark Park in Sidney Saturday, Chamber Spokesperson Stephanie Taylor explains:

(Steph Taylor 7-14-17)

WCDO will be broadcasting live at the Arts & Music Festival tomorrow at Keith Clark Park.
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Chenango County Republican Committee’s 43rd annual Lobsterfest is Sunday from 12:00 noon to 4:00 PM at the Northeast Classic Car Museum. Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, State Senators Fred Akshar and Jim Seward, and Assemblymen Clifford Crouch and Gary Finch are expected to attend this year. More information is available at 226-3271.
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An American Red Cross Blood drive will be held today at the Sidney Elks Lodge from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Red Cross is in emergency need for blood donations and encourages all eligible donors to donate. Appointments can be made at Red Cross blood.org, at 1-800 red cross or by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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Congresswoman Claudia Tenney will hold her 1st “Coffee With Claudia” event Saturday from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at her Binghamton Office. Appointments are requested at 315-732-7013. Tenney decided against Town Hall Meeting in the 22nd district earlier this year, following a series of contentious meeting with constituents by other Republican Congressional Members, and a series of threats against Tenney, that were turned over to Capital Police to investigate.
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Fox Hospital & Tri Town Regional Hospital President Jeff Joyner will be the guest speaker at the Sidney Rotary club today. The meeting will be held at the St. Luke’s church on West Main Street in Sidney at 12:00 Noon.

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-15-16

wcdonews — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 19:18:44 +0000

The State DEC issued a drought watch for the entire state of New York following consultation with the State Drought Management Task Force and Federal partner agencies. DEC officials said that below normal precipitation over the last 9 months, low stream flows, and reduced groundwater levels have prompted the need for the action. Residents are encouraged to conserve water whenever possible during the coming Summer months. More information is available at dec.ny.gov.
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The New York Lottery’s Yolanda Vega today presented an over-sized check worth $5 million to 70-year-old William Villecco of Harpursville at Wegman’s in Johnson City today. Villecco chose to receive his prize in a single lump sum payment totaling $4.2 Million Dollars.
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State Police & Delaware County EMS updated the information on Wednesday Night’s explosion at 3949 State Route 206 in Masonville. At 9:26 pm, Delaware 911 received a call of a house explosion at the Kela Charles, Masonville fire units responded to find the home completed destroyed by an apparent explosion and heavily involved with fire. Mutual aid assistance was received from Trout Creek, Sidney, Sidney Center, Bainbridge, & Franklin. 29-year-old Kerry Vaccaro was outside of the residence at the time of the explosion, she was transported to Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. 31-year-old Shayne Charles was in the basement, he was eventually airlifted to the burn unit at Upstate Medical in Syracuse. 53-year-old Kela Charles refused medical treatment for her injuries. The cause of the explosion has been determined to be accidental in nature and caused when Shayne Charles attempted to ignite a propane hot water heater in the basement.
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Governor Cuomo announced a new series of aggressive enforcement actions to combat the illegal sale of K2 and other synthetic drugs. The Governor announced the State Department of Health’s Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, in partnership with the New York State Police, will step up enforcement efforts to crack down on the illegal sale of K2. Additionally, the Governor will require that the State Liquor Authority and New York State Gaming Commission increase their oversight and enforcement efforts to revoke a store owner’s liquor and lottery licenses if they are found to be illegally peddling K2. The latest action follows an incident in Brooklyn where about 3 dozen people become sick after using K2.
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Jermaine Bagnall-Graham of Sherburne officially filed petition signatures to appear on the Democratic and Women’s Equality Party lines, in the race for the 51st State Senate District. Bagnall-Graham is seeking to unseat Republican Jim Seward, who has held a seat in the Senate since 1986. Bagnall-Graham has officials started a website for the campaign at jermaine. today, & a Facebook page, Facebook.com/jermaineforsenate.
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The Music of The City of the Hills festival will be held to benefit the Oneonta Soccer Club. the music-festival will be running from 9:00 am to 6:30 pm with Food, vendors, refreshments and the music of Mike Herman, Country Express, Just Throw Money & SUNDOWN at the Wright Soccer Complex in Oneonta.
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The village of Morris will conduct its 36th annual community-wide Yard Sale Day on Saturday, July 16. The event will feature dozens of family sales, food tents, and vendors in the village park. Shop early for the best bargains.
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Sidney Alumni weekend continues tonight through Sunday, Sidney Alumni spokesman Greg Davie commented about Saturday & Sunday’s scheduled activities:

(Greg Davie 7-15-16)

The full line up is available at sidneyalumni.org.
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The Broadway Theater League announced that tickets are on sale for their next season, which starts in December. Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 7-15-16)

More information is also available at 722-1391.
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A jury has been selected in the trial of Almond Upton. Upton is charged with first-degree murder in the May 2014 death of State Trooper Christopher Skinner. Upton was driving north on Interstate 81 in the Town of Chenango when he swerved from the left lane to hit Trooper Skinner who was standing outside his vehicle during an unrelated traffic stop. The trial will resume this morning.
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Governor Cuomo announced that Trooper Donald Atkinson and Trooper Lawrence Gurdo are the recipients of the New York State Police Officer of the Year Award. The troopers were recognized for helping rescue a 14-year-old girl from the waters of the Whitney Point Reservoir in Broome County last summer. Both men braved cold water and an extremely strong undercurrent to pull the teen to safety from reservoir dam, near the mouth of a quarter-mile-long intake tunnel. Trooper Atkinson has been a member of the State Police for more than 15 years, is assigned to Troop C in Whitney Point.
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The Annual Chenango County Republican Party “Lobsterfest” will be held this Sunday in Norwich, republican committee spokesman Tom Morrone explains:

(Tom Morrone 7-15-16)

More information is available at 226-3271.
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Unatego Alumni Association will hold their first annual weekend, with a variety of events, starting tonight at the Long River Inn, and continuing on Saturday & Sunday. Association Spokesperson Judy Pitel said that they are trying to raise money for scholarships & to acknowledge outstanding alumni:

(Judy Pitel 7-15-16)

More Information is available at 435-3053.

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-19-13

wcdonews — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 18:57:48 +0000

Assemblyman Cliff Crouch will host another forum on SATURDAY from 9:00 A.M. TO 11:00 A.M. about the NY SAFE Act at Walton Central School. Crouch will be joined by Delaware County Sheriff Thomas Mills and Delaware County Clerk Sharon O’Dell.
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The American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Chenango County will get underway tonight and runt through tomorrow morning. The Relay For Life will begin 6:30 p.m. at the Chenango County Fairgrounds; more information is available at relayforlife.org/chenangocountyny.
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State troopers in Oneonta arrested Samir Champaneri of Illinois for Felony Driving While Intoxicated with a child less then 15 years of age in the vehicle, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Consumption of an Alcoholic Beverage in a Motor Vehicle. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on State Route 28 in Oneonta, Champaneri was arraigned in Oneonta Town Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $2,500.00 cash bail/bond. He is scheduled to reappear before the Town of Oneonta Court on August 22nd.
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State Troopers arrested 32-year-old Reginald Bridgeforth of Oneonta for 3rd degree Attempted Assault and Trespassing. The arrest resulted from an investigation into a reported altercation on Pine Cliff Circle in the Town of Davenport, Bridgeforth was arraigned before the Town of Davenport Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $8,000.00 cash bail/ $16,000.00 bond, and he will appear in the Town of Oneonta Court on July 23rd.
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Tonight at 9:00 pm The Shire Pub in Delhi will be hosting a fundraiser for Habitat of Delaware County. Local band Betwixt Bothered & Bewildered will perform. Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County officials are planning for a building project in the Delhi area. Additional information regarding Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County is available by accessing delawarecountyhabitat.org or at 746-9987.
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The annual Chenango County Republican Committee Lobsterfest will be held this Sunday in Norwich. The event will run from 12:00 noon until 4:00 PM at the Canasawacta country club in Norwich, the event is a top fundraiser for republican candidates for a variety of races involving Chenango county offices.
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The Chenango county sheriffs department 35 year old Richard Taft of Greene for 2nd degree Unlawful Surveillance. Taft is accused of covertly recording a victim without their knowledge or consent, he was processed and arraigned in the Village of Green Court and remanded to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $1,000 cash bail.
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Local organizers announced the inaugural 5K Run-Walk through the City of Norwich to support the St. Baldrick’s Foundation for childhood cancer research. The 5K run/walk will be held on Saturday, September 28th where it will start and end at East Park, in the City of Norwich at 9:00 am. Registration is available at stbaldricks.org/events/2013Norwich5K.
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The Ottawa Senators announced today that they have signed Binghamton Senators head coach Luke Richardson to a one-year contract extension. Also receiving one-year extensions are assistant coaches Steve Stirling and Matt Meacham. Richardson led an inexperienced Binghamton team to a 44-24-1-7 record in his rookie season as a head coach, finishing fourth in the AHL’s Eastern Conference.
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