Attorney General Letitia James today secured an agreement with one of the nation’s largest insulin manufacturers, Novo Nordisk, to cap the price of insulin at $35 per monthly prescription for uninsured New Yorkers for five years. The agreement also requires Novo Nordisk to implement a program with pharmacies to let uninsured patients know before they pay that they are eligible for the insulin cap. Today’s agreement follows earlier agreements with two other large insulin makers, Eli Lilly and Sanofi, to cap insulin prices at $35 a month for uninsured New Yorkers.
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NYSEG officials reported that many customers were still without power this afternoon around the tri-county region, following last night’s powerful thunderstorms. NYSEG Reported about 1200 without power in Broome county, about 600 in Otsego County, 120 in Chenango County & about 25 in Delaware County, as crews continue to restore power in areas that had downed trees & power lines.
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After hundreds of calls to the Oneonta Police Department to respond to various Issues at the Town House Inn on Main Street in Oneonta, City officials have decided to try to shut the motel down, Oneonta Mayor Mark Drnek told WCDO news what they are doing:
(Mayor Mark Drnek 9-8-23)
In recent weeks, Oneonta Police have responded to a shots fired complaint, there was also a fatal overdose there recently, among the 400 incidents reported at the Town House Inn. Mayor Drnek said that the Oneonta Police Department, like many others, is short staffed and can’t spend many hours a week responding to the same location repeatedly.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded on August 13th, to a report of vandalism in the Town of Kortright. It was reported that someone had driven a bulldozer on West Kortright Church Road causing extensive damage to the roadway, on September 4th, Deputies arrested Robert Sargent for Criminal Mischief, he was released on an appearance ticket, for the Town of Kortright Court at a later date.
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The Community Foundation for South Central New York announced that the Chobani Community Impact Fund Grant Proposal Guidelines are available online. Foundation Executive Director Tina Barber explains:
(Tina Barber 9-8-23)
Those interested can go to Donorswhocare.org & go to the “Grant Seekers” tab for instructions, Letters of inquiry are due by September 27th, those who are invited to apply will have so submit the full application by October 30th & the awards will be announced in Early December.
A.M. NEWS Friday 9-8-23
Delaware County District Attorney’s office announced that 32 year old Nicholas Durbin formerly of Deposit, appeared for arraignment on a 4-count indictment in Delaware County Court. Durbin is charged with Sexual Abuse & Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child, for allegedly sexually abusing a 4-year-old child on 4 separate occasions, he pleaded not guilty to the charges, and he was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $50,000.00 cash bail.
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The 29th annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will occur this Saturday and Sunday, in East and West Parks, downtown Norwich, spokesperson Celeste Friend comments:
(Celeste Friend 9-8-23)
Also, during Colorscape Chenango, the Chenango County Historical Society will host a series of tours on Sunday with a tour at 11:30 am. and a tour at 1:30 pm, each will meet on and depart from the Chenango County Courthouse in West Park, Norwich. More information is available at colorscape.org.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Cooperstown today from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Clark’s Sports Center, Schedule an appointment to give by downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The New York Hot Farm Pulling Series tractor and truck pull has been rescheduled for Saturday at the Chenango County Fairgrounds in Norwich. The initial pull date was scheduled for July 4 but was canceled due to weather. Gates open at 4 pm. with tractor pulls starting at 6:30 pm. Admission is $10 and previously purchased tickets will be honored. In memory of 911, all first responders will be granted free admission with valid identification.
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Hospice of Chenango County will hold a fundraising Chicken Barbecue Sunday in Norwich, to raise money for their programs. Hospice Spokesperson Sarah Greene told WCDO News about some of the programs that the money from such fundraisers helps:
(Sarah Greene 9-8-23)
Sunday’s Barbecue will be held at the Norwich VFW on East Main Street from 9:00 to 12:30, more information is available at 607-334-3556.
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]]>Delaware County 911 received call Sunday from the operator of tractor trailer stating that he had traveled off the roadway and had rolled over on State Highway 23 in the Town of Kortright. Delaware County Sheriff Deputies were dispatched to the scene along with members of the Davenport Fire Department, Stamford Fire Department, Bovina Fire Department, Headwaters EMS and NYS DEC Spill Response team. 61 year old Michael Rowe of Sidney was taken to Fox Hospital for minor injuries and was released. The investigation into the crash is continuing and tickets are pending.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new steps to protect individuals from COVID-19 following reports of a new variant, BA.2.86. COVID-19 hospitalizations in New York increased as the summer progressed, an updated COVID-19 vaccine tailored to guard against certain newer variants is expected to arrive in pharmacies and doctor’s offices next month after the Food and Drug Administration advised vaccine manufacturers to develop a new COVID-19 vaccine to target Omicron variants.
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Law enforcement in Pennsylvania have charged a New York woman, following an investigation into a car/pedestrian accident, where the pedestrian died & the driver left the scene. Lisa Barnes of Johnson City was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Deadly Crash after the crash on August 11th in Clinton Township, Franklin Pauler was unresponsive and suffering from a severe bleeding injury to his head, Barnes turned herself in the following day, claiming that she was lost & her GPS was not working, Pauler had died from his injuries at an area hospital the day after the accident.
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Colorscape Chenango returns to downtown Norwich September 9 & 10, spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 8-29-23)
More information on this year’s festival is available at colorscape.org.
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The State Department of Labor announced a new service to help businesses find skilled job candidates, at no cost. The platform also enables employers to post jobs, communicate directly with job candidates, Employers can start by visiting dol.ny.gov/virtual-career-center.
A.M. NEWS Tuesday 8-29-23
Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51 year old Kim Kraemer of Margaretville for driving while ability is impaired by the use of drugs and alcohol, and aggravated unlicensed operator, following a traffic stop in the Village of Delhi. Deputies observed the vehicle driving erratically, they discovered that Kraemer’s driving privileges were revoked for a prior DWI conviction. Kraemer was subsequently released on traffic summons and directed to appear at the Town of Delhi court at a later date to answer for the charge.
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2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives are being held locally today. 1 drive will be held in Sidney from 1 pm. – 6 pm. at the Sidney Elks Lodge, another drive will be held in Oneonta from 10 am. – 3 pm., at Springbrook, appointments are available with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair will be held at the Southside Mall in Oneonta today. The Job Fair will run from 2:00 to 4:00 PM & will feature numerous employees from throughout the region with job openings currently available.
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]]>The City of Norwich announced that a Water Main break occurred at South Broad Street near Hale & Hickok Street. Water service was disrupted in the southern part of the city, A Boil water order has been issued for all residents along South Broad Street from Browne Avenue to Prentice Street and residents along Rowley & South Rowley until further notice.
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Broome County DA Mike Korchak announced that 57 year old Nicholas Vail was sentenced to 3 1/2 to 7 years in prison for 3rd degree robbery. Vail was arrested for robbing a market in Binghamton in February, he was previously convicted for robbery in 2019.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that the percentage of New Yorkers without health insurance declined every year since 2010 from 12% to 5.2% in 2021, well below the national average of 8.6%. Rates of uninsured New Yorkers are lower than the national average due to the state’s higher enrollment in public health insurance programs, which provided coverage to 4 in 10 New Yorkers in 2021. The full report can be found at osc.state.ny.us.
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Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival has announced the 2023 Francis K. Wilcox Emerging Young Artist Scholarship winner, Tiannah Dean-Anderson of Oxford High School. Tiannah will be awarded $350 at the Festival’s Award’s Breakfast on the Sunday morning of Colorscape, where she will receive a gift certificate for Golden Artist Colors products and the opportunity to display and sell her work in a booth provided by Colorscape. The 2023 Colorscape will be held rain or shine on September 9-10 in East and West Parks in Norwich.
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4 arrests were made during an Underage Drinking Initiative in Troop “C” in Delaware County Tuesday. During the initiative, 26 businesses were checked, the 4 who were not in compliance were Carroll and Carver Wine & Spirits, Sidney, Breakey’s Liquor Store in Walton, Mirabito Quickway in Franklin & The Country Store in Roxbury. The clerk at each of the business that sold alcohol was issued an appearance ticket for the Alcohol Beverage Control Law violation of Unlawful Sale of Alcohol to a Minor.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is seeking public comments regarding their study with various entities, into a public transportation system to accommodate the rural nature of the county, & the difficulty of many to get to & from County employers, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 8-16-23)
The study is available for public review and comment under the “Resources” tab at the Chamber’s website at DelawareCounty.org.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-16-23
Norwich Police arrested Kevin Dunmire & Ashley Bradley of Norwich on a number of drug charges, the 2 are accused of possessing & selling methamphetamines & Fentanyl in the city of Norwich & face court action shortly
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Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand announced that $6.3 million in federal funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program will be used for remediation of lead-based paint hazards in at least 180 qualifying privately-owned pre-1978 homes across Broome County. Estimates suggest that over 13,000 homes in Broome County built decades ago may still contain lead paint.
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]]>Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 56 year old Joan Ramirez of Sidney for Endangering the Welfare of a vulnerable elderly person and endangering the welfare of an incompetent or physically disabled person. Deputies received a complaint regarding a Springbrook direct support professional injuring an elderly female, Ramirez is accused of injuring an 84-year-old disabled female while recklessly acting in the course of her duties. Ramirez was subsequently released on appearance tickets and directed to appear at the Town of Sidney court at a later date to answer for the charges. The investigation is still ongoing with the Department of Justice and may result in additional
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will bring back their Leaderful Delaware classes & they are currently seeking people committed to community service who would benefit from strengthening leadership skills, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 8-7-23)
The 2023 program will start on October 11 with an in-person session in Delhi, followed by classes on the 2nd Wednesday of each month through May 2024. A graduation recognition will be celebrated at the Chamber’s Business and Breakfast event in June 2024. More information is available at delawarecounty.org.
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The 29th Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will return to downtown Norwich September 9 & 10, spokesperson Celeste friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 8-7-23)
Information on all 2023 performers can be found at colorscape.org. The Festival has been recognized as one of the country’s top 100 classic and contemporary craft shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s responded to a report of a suspicious person in a vehicle located at the intersection of Scotch Mountain Road & Arbuckle Hollow Road, in the Town of Delhi. Deputies observed 78-year-old Dante Musci of Delancey lying in the back seat of the vehicle, he had traveled along Arbuckle Hollow Road and was involved in a property damage auto accident and had left the scene. Musci was charged with leaving the scene of a property damage auto accident, Operating a Motor Vehicle while impaired by drugs and driving while intoxicated, he was released and will appear in the Town of Delhi Court at a later date.
Congressman Marc Molinaro announced over $27 million in federal funding for community development projects in New York’s 19th Congressional District. The City of Norwich will receive over 1.2 Million Dollars for Sanitary Sewer System Repairs& the Town of Oneonta will receive $4.2 Million Dollars for installation of 7,000 linear feet of sewer and water lines and associated laterals, meters, and hookups.
A.M. NEWS Monday 8-7-23
A Delaware County Grand Jury indicted Benjamin Moyse of Delhi on 11 charges. Count 1 alleged that, while a 10th grade teacher at Delaware Academy, Moyse intentionally aided a person under 16 years of age to commit the felony crimes of possessing and disseminating child pornography. The Grand Jury also charged Moyse with 5 separate counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, for knowingly engaged in a course of conduct likely to be injurious to the physical, mental, or moral welfare of 5 separate children at Delaware Academy. Moyse was also charged with 2 counts of Official Misconduct, for failing to follow the school’s policy and procedures when students and parents repeatedly reported to him that students were being sexually abused & for failing to report child abuse or maltreatment by his students and his students’ parents.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office announced that Amphenol has agreed to pay the United States $18 million dollars to resolve allegations for violating the False Claims Act. Amphenol admitted to filing false claims for electrical connectors to the U.S. government, that failed to fully comply with government regulations and contract specifications as well as the failure to meet required testing standards and other manufacturing and program requirements, between 2012 and 2017.
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State Police arrested 65 year old Kenneth Powers & 28 year old Chelsea Gouse of Bedford Pennsylvania, for 22 counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals & failure to provide proper sustenance. Troopers went to an apartment in Richfield Springs on another matter on July 19th, and discovered 22 animals inside living in crowded and filthy conditions. 10 dogs, 10 cats & 2 rabbits were removed & surrendered to the Susquehanna SPCA and were treated for various medical conditions, Powers and Gouse were processed and were issued appearance tickets to Richfield Springs Village Court on August 15th.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held in Worcester today from 12:00 to 5:00 PM at the Worcester United Methodist Church, 111 Main Street, another Blood Drive will be held in Hancock from 1:00 ti 6:00 PM at the Father Rausch Memorial Hall, 316 West Main Street, To make an appointment, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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]]>10 jurors have been seated in the Schoharie County trial of Nauman Hussain, the owner of Prestige Limo, the company hired to transport 17 people in a stretch limo that died, along with the driver & 2 people in a gas station, in an accident in Schoharie in October 2018. Hussain is charged with multiple counts of 2nd degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. He initially pleaded guilty to 20 felonies in a deal that required no prison time, but a new judge rejected that deal & ordered a new trial. The trial requires 12 jurors & 2 alternates before it can proceed.
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The Broome County County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a single-car motor vehicle accident on I-88 westbound near the Exit 3 on-ramp in the town of Fenton. Officers reported that a Honda sedan traveling westbound on I-88 left the highway, crashing into the Chenango River, at about 11:30 this morning, both occupants were removed from the river by Deputies and transported to Wilson Hospital for their injuries. The unidentified driver suffered serious life threatening injuries, the passenger sustained minor injuries. Traffic was closed for several hours today in the right lane of I-88 westbound for the accident investigation concludes.
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The Sidney Police Department is investigating a larceny that occurred at Brother Brown’s Flowers on Delaware Ave. The larceny took place sometime between 6:00pm on April 4th & 9:00am on April 5th, over $2000 worth of flowers was stolen from the business. Anyone with any information pertaining to this case is asked to contact our office at 607 561-2301.
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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that Johnathon Aldrich of Binghamton will serve 14 years behind bars and 5 years of post-release supervision after pleading guilty to attempted murder, burglary, robbery & other charges for a home-invasion robbery and attempted murder in Binghamton on July 31st, 2022. Aldrich admitted that he and another person forcibly entered a residence on Bevier Street, threatened the occupants 7 stole money & handguns, also a gun was fired , no one was injured, Aldrich was apprehended by State Police and the firearms were recovered.
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The 29th Colorscape Festival will be held September 9 & 10 in in East and West Parks in Downtown Norwich. 107 artists have been accepted into this year’s show. There are 19 first-time exhibitors this fall, Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival organizers are also inviting all high school art seniors in Chenango and adjacent counties to apply for Colorscape’s 2023 Francis K. Wilcox Emerging Young Artist Scholarship. 2 students will be selected to receive $350 cash awards plus a $100 gift certificate from Golden Artist Colors. The application form & more information is available at colorscape.org.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-5-23
The 4Towns Forward Community Yard Sales have been rescheduled to this Saturday, due to last Saturday’s predicted rainfall, 4Towns Forward President Teri Schunk comments:
(Teri Schunk 5-5-23)
The events will be held at local homes in Afton, Bainbridge, Unadilla & Sidney, as well the old Bishop Lot in Unadilla, behind Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge, at the Community Cultural Center or Market Square in Sidney or at the Afton School Parking Lot for renters or people who live outside the villages. The yard sales will run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
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Sunday will be the 2nd part of the 1st “Gilbertsville Hullabaloo” with a variety of sales & activities planned, according to co-organizer Tracie Owen Martinetti:
(Tracie Owen Martinetti 4-28-23)
Martinetti & Gina Gardner have organized the event, which they hope to make into an annual tradition, The event will take place from 10 am. to 3 pm. inside 5 Commercial Street, the site of the former Gilbertsville Value Way and bookstore. All money received for vendor fees will be remitted to Gilbertsville’s Village Improvement Society.
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The Out Of The Woodworks Players will perform the Noel Coward Comedy “Blithe Spirit” this weekend, about a Seance that goes awry, Spokesperson Sue Atkinson comments:
(Sue Atkinson 5-5-23)
“BLITHE SPIRIT” will be performed tonight & Saturday night at 7:00 PM & Sunday Afternoon at 2:00 PM at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater, tickets are available at the door prior to showtime.
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The Village of Sidney Spring Clean Up will be held next week from Monday to Friday, village crews will pick up Brush Piled neatly at curb, plus leaves, grass clippings, Weed Stalks & Hedge trimmings in open containers or clear bags. All items must be out to the curb by 7:00 AM Monday, more information is available at 561-2329
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]]>Governor Hochul announced that masks in New York will be “options” in some places that had previously been required. Masks are still required at healthcare facilities, nursing homes, correction facilities and domestic violence shelters. Local municipalities may chose to impllement masks rules in areas where the rate of transmission is higher.
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The 28th annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will be held this Saturday & Sunday in Norwich, Colorscape Chenango Vice President Laura Parker explained what makes this arts & music festival special:
(Laura Parker 9-9-22)
Parker said that the event is listed as one of the top 200 events in the nation by Sunshine Magazine, Parker’s full interview with WCDO’s Craig Stevens will air tomorrow morning in its entirety at 8:40 AM. More information about the 2022 Colorscape event can be found at colorscape.org.
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The Rural Health Network of South Central New York announced their 2nd annual virtual fundraising event, “On the Hunt for Good Health.” The active phase of the event runs September 16th to October 2nd, where participants can choose from activities on the website or make up their own. The event website is p2p.onecause.com, all donations from this fundraiser will go to programs and services of Rural Health Network.
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The SUNY Oneonta campus will reflect on the anniversary of the 9/11/2001 terrorist attacks & honor 7 SUNY Oneonta alums lost on that day. The event will be held at the 9/11 Memorial in the upper quad on tomorrow from 9:00 to 10:00 AM.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 9-8-22
Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded on September 3rd to Domestic Dispute in the Town of Hamden, between Christopher Yeary and a victim that had an Order of Protection against him. Yeary left the scene & Deputies located him a short time later, he physically obstructed uniformed police officers attempting to take him into custody, he was charged with Criminal Contempt and Obstructing Governmental Administration. Yeary was arraigned in the Town of Hamden and was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility on $40,000 cash bail or $80,000 bond, pending future court action..
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New COVID-19 vaccine boosters are available to New Yorkers which are designed to add Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants and bolster previous vaccination protection. The announcement follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendation to use updated COVID-19 boosters from Pfizer for anyone age 12 or older and from Moderna for those 18 or older. To find a location near your home to get the latest shot, go to vaccines.gov. The State Health Department reported that the 7 day rolling average for those tested for COVID was just under 6%, with over 2200 hundred hospitalized, 235 were in an ICU bed, with 88 on ventilators.
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Governor Hochul announced that start of the Fall Foliage & travel season in New York State. People can view Weekly I LOVE NY Fall Foliage Reports Available Every Wednesday, beginning September 14th, at iloveny.com.
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The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday that 21 year old Brandon Carlson of Endwell was sentenced to 2 1/3rd to 7 years in jail and pay $45,000 in restitution, after pleading guilty to vehicular assault & attempted criminal possession of stolen property. On October 11th last year, Carlson stole a truck and led New York State Troopers on a high-speed chase, which ended when Carlson struck a car that caused a serious physical injury to the other driver, Carlson was found under the influence of methamphetamine during the incident.
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]]>Attorney General Letitia James announced that Cross Tie Disposal of Kentucky and company Vice President Harold Young are charged in a 42-count indictment that includes 30 counts of Falsifying Business Records and 11 counts of Endangering Public Health, Safety or the Environment. Cross Tie was supposed to dispose of old wood beams that were coated with creosote at a regulated site in Erie County but instead dumped the ties, contaminated with 11 hazardous substances at a property in Chenango County. The railroad ties have been removed as part of the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency’s Chenango County Rail Revitalization Services project in 2015 to repair and improve railroad tracks throughout the county.
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Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration has lifted a 3-month pause on a new law that will require nursing homes to meet minimum standards for staffing and patient care. The law creates minimum staffing ratios and requires that nursing home residents get at least 3.5 hours per day of direct nursing care, it was approved in 2021 in response to the nursing home crisis during the pandemic, when thousands of Nursing Home residents died from the virus.
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New York State has reverted to calling the “TASC” program back to it’s original name “GED”, for those interested in earning their High school Diploma, local Program director June White told WCDO News of the programs origins & of their current programs:
(June White 4-4-22)
White said that a home study course call “GRASP” is available for those who can’t attend classes in person, more information about the GED programs is available by calling White at the Afton Central School at 639-2811.
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Another Area Middle School student is heading to the National Spelling Bee in Washington in May, Martha Ryan of the DCMO Boces told WCDO News that local funds are needed to send Daanya Butt to DC:
( Martha Ryan 4-4-22)
Daanya Butt is a middle school student at the Oneonta Central School District, she recently won The Daily Star Spelling Bee, BG Student Melodie Loya went to the National Spelling Bee twice. More information is available by calling 334-7526.
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Delaware County Public Health & Friends of Recovery -Delaware Otsego announce Recovery Coach Academy & Ethical Considerations training next week in Delhi. Spokesman Kyle LaFever told WCDO News who they are looking for:
(Kyle LaFever 4-4-22)
LaFever said that the deadline to register is today, but that could be extended for the right interested candidate, the number to call for more information is 607-267-4435.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 4-4-22
Fire destroyed 3 commercial buildings in Worcester Friday Night into Saturday Morning. The buildings were not occupied when the fire broke out, several area fire departments assisted Worcester Firefighters with the blaze. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office assisted the US Marshals in executing an arrest warrant in the Town of Maryland on 59 year old Michael Hawkins for failure to register as a sex offender. Hawkins was convicted in 1997 for child molestation in Rhode Island, he faces a maximum term of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000.
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Governor Kathy Hochul & the State Legislature failed to pass the state budget on time Friday. Negotiations over bail reform, to-go drinks and New York City casinos stalled the completion of the budget, If the budget isn’t passed today, paychecks for state government employees will be delayed, according to state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.
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The 28th annual Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival will be held September 10th & 11th in East and West Parks in Norwich in Norwich. 95 exhibitors will be at the annual Arts Festival, organizers are also inviting all high school art seniors in Chenango and adjacent counties to apply for Colorscape’s 2022 Francis K. Wilcox Emerging Young Artist Scholarship. The application form is available at colorscape.org, The application deadline is June 17th.
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State Senator Fred Akshar was filing his petitions to run for the office of Broome County Sheriff at the Broome County Board of Elections office in Binghamton today. Akshar has collected over 3,100 signatures from registered Republicans in Broome County in support of his run for Broome County Sheriff, Akshar declined to run for re-election after serving in the State Senate for 3 terms.
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]]>Tomorrow is the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Locally, 4 churches in Unadilla & Sidney will be hosting a free event Saturday afternoon for those who wish to commemorate the event, Rick Fisher of the Unadilla United Methodist Church explains:
(Rick Fisher 9-10-21)
The event runs from 4:00 to 7:00 PM Saturday in Unadilla, More information is available at 267-9933.
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On Saturday, The Bainbridge American Legion will host a “9/11 Day of Remembrance” Chicken BBQ at the Bainbridge Family Dollar Store starting at 10:30 AM. Legion Post 806 is dedicating this BBQ to honor the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks against our country and to remember all those who died that day, & also honors the sacrifices of those who served in the military fight over the past 20 years.
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Otsego County Relay for Life & the village of Milford are teaming up for “Celebrating Our Heroes” on Saturday September 11th. Festivities begin at 4:30 PM with a parade from the Milford central School to Wilber Park, where there will be activities for children and guest speakers Jim Seward, State Senator Peter Oberacker & Assemblyman John Salka.
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In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 attacks, the Albany Stratton VA Medical Center will hold a commemoration Saturday, September 11, at 8:45 AM at their All Faith Chapel to honor the lives lost and those lives that were changed by the tragic events. The online event will be available at on youtube.com; they will also host a story and pictorial collage in remembrance of that day on their Facebook page at facebook.com/VAAlbany.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a 1 car motor vehicle accident Thursday on State Highway 23 in the Town of Davenport, near the intersection of Brick House Hill Road. The investigation determined that a 13-year-old passenger sustained a serious head injury from the accident & LifeNet airlifted the teen to Albany Medical Center. The driver 35 year-old Robert Smith of Davenport sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Deputies learned that Smith fell asleep at the wheel, the car travelled across the on-coming lane of traffic and ran off the roadway where it struck a tree, Smith was charged with operating a motor vehicle with a suspended registration, moving from a lane unsafely, failure to keep right, he will appear in the Town of Davenport Court at a later date.
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The State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that, beginning tomorrow, Chenango Street in City of Binghamton, will close in both directions at the I-81 overpass. The closure is expected to last approximately three months. Motorists are advised that detours will be posted, through traffic heading north on Chenango Street will be diverted at Frederick Street & Southbound traffic will be diverted at Bevier Street. Local traffic will retain access to homes, businesses, places of worship, and side streets located between the diversions and the overpass. Bicycle and pedestrian access will be maintained through the work zone on Chenango Street.
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Joshua Beams was appointed this week as the Otsego County Administrator, at a special Meeting of the Otsego County Board of Representatives. Beams is a 2005 SUNY Oneonta Graduate, he will start on October 4th.
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Plans will be in the works shortly, as Unadilla House Owner Gus Hatzidakis & Unadilla Mayor Jack Insinga will work together to try to get funding to rebuild & restore the long time Unadilla Centerpiece, Mayor Insinga said that he discussed it with Hatzidakis today & told WCDO what they expect to do next:
(Mayor Jack Insinga 9-10-21)
Insinga said that the Unadilla House had become problematic with squatters and drug users damaging the property in recent years, the squatters have left and they are now hoping to turn that around, re-open the business & fix the apartments.
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-10-21
Delaware County Public Health announced that a 53rd death from COVID 19 complications, they have had 100 new positive cases in the last week, there are 118 active cases, 4 hospitalized and 170 are quarantined. The CDC & Delaware County Public Health recommends everyone should wear a mask indoors in public places. Vaccine clinic sites at can be found at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov. Currently, 49.4% of the Delaware County population is vaccinated, 77% of the positive cases are unvaccinated, 23% of the positive cases are vaccinated & 2.5% of positive cases are college students/employees.
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The Sidney Rotary Club & the Cullman Child Development Center will hold a “Family of Heroes” Event for area Children on Sunday at the Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park, according to spokesman Larry Halbert:
(Larry Halbert 9-2-21)
Halbert said that the Event was scheduled in July & was postponed due to the weather, the event on the 12th runs from 1:00 to 3:00 PM.
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The 2021 Sidney Veteran’s Memorial Park Fundraising Golf Tournament will be held at the Sidney Golf & Country Club Saturday, organizer Tom Ruff told WCDO News that there is work to be done at the Park this year with the money raised:
(Tom Ruff 8-18-21)
The Tournament begins at 9:00 AM tomorrow with a shotgun start; more information is available at 518-256-7899.
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Colorscape Chenango is back as an in person event in downtown Norwich Saturday & Sunday, Spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 9-10-21)
The 2 day free event will be held rain or shine, in East and West Parks in Norwich, all local health department COVID-19 guidelines will be in effect, more information is available at colorscape.org.
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]]>Governor Kathy Hochul announced that nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than had been publicized announced by the Cuomo administration. New York now reports 55,395 people have died of COVID-19 in New York based on death certificate data submitted to the CDC, up from the roughly 43,400 that the Cuomo administration reported, based only on COVID 19 deaths only in Hospitals & nursing homes.
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Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to announce her choice of Lieutenant Governor this week; Hochul has selected State Senator Brian Benjamin of New York City, as her choice for lieutenant governor, according to the Associated Press. An official announcement on the choice of Benjamin is expected Thursday or Friday
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Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a last-minute commutation to David Gilbert, who was convicted of 3 murders in the 1981 killings of Nyack Police Sergeant Edward O’Grady, Police Officer Waverly Brown and Brink’s Guard Peter Paige. Law Enforcement officials around the state are calling the Gilbert commutation reprehensible, including Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond:
(Sheriff Craig DuMond 8-25-21)
Former Governor Cuomo’s actions will allow David Gilbert to have his case heard by a Parole Board after spending 40 years in Jail, Sheriff DuMond said that the same Parole Board has released 15 cop killers from prison since 2017.
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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has had his Emmy award rescinded, as the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced that in light of the Attorney General’s Letitia James’s report, and Cuomo’s resignation as Governor, His name and any reference to his receiving the award will be eliminated from International Academy materials going forward. Cuomo was awarded an Emmy last year for his daily COVID 19 briefings which were watched by millions around the world as New York State was an early Hot Spot for the virus.
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Chenango County Public Health reported another death associated with COVID 19 today, bringing the County’s death toll from the pandemic to 81. Chenango County reports 82 cases, they are up to 200 Quarantined, 7 Hospitalized & a total of just under 3800 cases since the start of the pandemic.
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State Department of Labor today released Local unemployment rates for July. The State’s unemployment rate decreased from 7.7% in June to 7.6% in July, locally, Chenango County had 4.9% Unemployment in July, Delaware County had 5.6% & Otsego County 5.3%.
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Colorscape Chenango will be returning this year, after missing in-person activities due to the pandemic last year, spokesperson Celeste Friend comments:
(Celeste Friend 8-25-21)
Colorscape Chenango will be held in East & West Parks in Downtown Norwich on September 11th & 12th.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-25-21
State Police are looking for the public’s help in finding a man who stole vehicle parts recently. Police stated that on June 27th and July 19th, a man operating a white Chevrolet Silverado stole scrap brake rotors from Sidney Tire, also on June 27th, he was observed at Certified Auto in Oneonta, taking truck tires and 5 rims into the same white Chevrolet Silverado. The man is described as a white male with short darker hair, between 30 -40 years old, wearing a dark t-shirt, dark pants, dark shoes with white soles. Anyone with information should call State Police at 561-7400.
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State Police are investigating a fatal 1-vehicle crash on I-81 in the town of Triangle Tuesday Night at about 6:15 PM. Troopers were dispatched to a report of a vehicle on its side and on fire with a fatality. Troopers are looking for any witnesses that may have seen the black Kia Sedona with Missouri license plates, the deceased has been identified as a 64 year old man from Missouri, the name will be released after family notification. Anyone with information is asked to call State Police at 775-1241.
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The Binghamton Police Department recovered multiple “ghost guns” from a residence on Pine Street Monday. Officers were dispatched to 61 Pine Street around 11 p.m. for a report of one gunshot fired from inside an apartment with no injuries. Police said 18-year-old Mecca Rose of Binghamton for criminal possession of a weapon, reckless endangerment and 3 counts of unlawful possession of ammunition feeding devices; Rose was arraigned & was remanded to the Broome County Jail. Police executed a search warrant and recovered several “ghost guns,” which are described as privately made firearms that are unserialized and untraceable, assembled from parts or kits, which can be purchased online without the required federal background checks. Anyone with information is asked to contact Binghamton Police at 772-7080.
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]]>School districts will be holding their graduation ceremonies this weekend. Graduations being held today include the Gilbertsville Mount Upton, Milford, Franklin, Andes, Unatego, Edmeston, & Morris. Saturday Graduations include Walton, Charlotte Valley, Afton, Oneonta, Sidney, Delaware Academy, Greene, Unadilla Valley, Norwich, Oxford Academy, South Kortright & Bainbridge Guilford.
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration today announced a $3.25 million grant award to the Broome County Department of Transportation to purchase new electric buses. The grant is one of 49 projects to receive funding through the Low- or No- Emission Grant program, which funds the deployment of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses and supporting facilities.
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NY State of Health and the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets announced that Certified Enrollment Assistors will be on site at select farmers’ markets statewide to educate New Yorkers about new and enhanced federal financial assistance that is now available to current enrollees and new enrollees. This financial assistance is being implemented as part of the American Rescue Plan, signed into law on March 11th; more information is available at info.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/americanrescueplan.
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The Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival in Norwich will have 103 artisans displaying their creations, September 11 & 12, as they anticipate getting back to a normal sized in person event, Spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 6-25-21)
Colorscape will also have musical acts on the NBT Main Stage, including Slambovian Circus of Dreams, Vance Gilbert, and others. The 2021 Colorscape will be held rain or shine, in East and West Parks in Norwich. More information is available on the new Colorscape website, colorscape.org,
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-25-21
Delaware County Public Health reported 2 more COVID 19 related deaths in their weekly report Thursday, bringing their total to 51. Delaware County had 6 new positive cases with 8 active cases, 2 hospitalized & 14 quarantined, and they reported a total of 2425 cases since the pandemic began last year.
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Otsego County Health Department reported that they had 61.3% of county residents 18+ have received at least 1 dose of the COVID vaccine and 50% have completed the vaccine series. Otsego County had reported over 700 new cases in January & March of this year, in June they have had 16 new cases, they have 2 active cases, no one is hospitalized & there have been 2468 total cases in 2021.
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Former Democratic Congressman Anthony Brindisi announced that he will not run for Congress in 2022. Brindisi lost reelection for the 22nd Congressional District to Republican Claudia Tenney, whom he defeated in 2018; Brindisi has gone working in his law firm in Utica.
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]]>Governor Cuomo announced that Thursday was the 35th straight day that New York State’s COVID-19 infection rate has been below 1 percent. There were 880 new cases diagnosed Thursday out of 89,722 tests, the number of positive tests since March is 442,791. The number of patients hospitalized for the virus was 474, with 120 in ICU beds & 54 on ventilators. There were 5 deaths Thursday, bringing the state Death Toll to 25,382.
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Chenango County Public Health announced today that they are up to 242 COVID 19 cases since March, with 10 Active Cases, 1 hospitalization, 114 Quarantines 7 deaths, 210 recoveries & a total of 24,832 tests performed.
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The Broome County Health Department announced Friday that they are reporting a total of 1293 COVID 19 cases since March. They now report 82 deaths, 1149 recoveries, 423 are being monitored by the Health Department, and they have conducted over 46,000 tests.
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The Community Foundation for South Central New York has released the results of their most recent survey of the needs of local non-profits as they continue to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In August, as a follow-up to an earlier survey done, the Foundation surveyed local organizations including non-profits, school districts, economic development agencies and others, 111 responded with ongoing concerns about lost revenue, cash flow, the mental health of employees and clients, and the expectation that their circumstances will likely be worse in 2021. More information about the Foundation can be found on its website at www.donorswhocare.org.
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Commerce Chenango hosted the very first ‘Sofa Soiree’ on Thursday evening, in a Zoom celebration of member businesses and individuals, who were chosen by their peers for accomplishments throughout this past year. Winners were announced in a variety of categories, Employer of the Year was NBT Bank, New Business award went to Hidden Springs Brewhouse, the Non-Profit award went to UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital, the good Neighbor award went to Shane Butler of the Chenango County Planning Department and Emerging Professional award went to Julia Miller of the Blueox Corporation.
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State Police are reminding residents to keep valuables out of their vehicles and to keep their unattended vehicles locked. Troopers in the Oneonta area have recently responded to numerous complaints of vehicles that have been gone through and items have been taken. Police remind residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity to 911.
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Broome County Executive Jason Garnar submitted his proposed county budget by Zoom Thursday. Broome County is facing hard economic times due to the economic shutdown following the COVID 19 pandemic earlier this year, a no -frills budget with a small tax decrease was forwarded by Garnar for consideration by the Broome County Legislature, all New York Counties are waiting to see if the next federal COVID relief package will finally contain aid to state & local governments.
The Board of Directors for the Village Bountiful have decided that they will open their new market in the Willow Bend Plaza at 1004 State Highway 7 in Unadilla later this month, Spokesperson Jakkie Bickos explains:
(Jakkie Bickos 9-11-20)
Bickos said that more information about the store or membership is available at villagebountiful.com.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 9-11-20
Otsego County Department of Health continues to investigate a large outbreak of Coronavirus involving SUNY Oneonta. Over the past 2 days 14 new cases have been reported. Currently, there are 829 total confirmed cases with 665 cases linked to SUNY Oneonta, there were 11 confirmed cases in Hartwick College, and 2 have since recovered. 268 active cases are currently residing in the county, and there are no hospitalizations.
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Delaware County is reporting 2 new positive test results for COVID-19 and no additional recoveries today. The known active cases in the County as of today is 8, all are isolated at home. To date there have been 116 confirmed positive cases of COVID19 in Delaware County, with 69 people now under mandatory quarantine, 6 people have died and 102 have fully recovered.
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The State Labor Department announced that payments for the Lost Wages Assistance program, which provides an additional $300 in weekly benefits to unemployed New Yorkers, will begin next week. Up to 2.4 million New Yorkers are eligible for the program, including 435,000 who must submit an additional certification to qualify, the Certification System Launches today, Payments Begin on a Rolling Basis Next Week.
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The American Red Cross is hosting a “Never Forget 9/11” Blood Drive today at the Broome County Veterans Memorial Arena. All Blood types are needed; the drive runs from 12:00 PM – 06:00 PM, Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org.
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Colorscape Chenango announced that they do a “Virtual” Arts Festival on September 12 & 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on YouTube. Spokesperson Roz DeRensis explains:
(Roz DeRensis 9-11-20)
The link will be at colorscape.org Saturday morning, starting at 11:00 AM. There will also be cooking demos, & Music performances, the schedule of events for the virtual Festival can be found at www.colorscape.org.
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold a job fair spread out over 3 days next week in front of their office at 5 1/2 Main Street in Delhi, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:
(Ray Pucci 9-11-20)
Pucci said that the representatives from County employers will have their own tents out front, from 1:00 to 3:30 Monday, Wednesday & Friday, masks & social distancing is required, more information is available at delawarecounty.org.
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The State Health Department reported 655 additional cases of COVID 19, after testing almost 67,000 people Monday, bringing the statewide total to 426,571 since March. 537 people are hospitalized, 126 are in Intensive Care, with 60 on ventilators, and there were 8 deaths from the virus Monday, bringing the state death toll to 25,264.
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Chenango County Public Health reported that they have had 218 total confirmed cases of COVID 19 since March, they have 96 Active Quarantines, 1 Hospitalization, 199 Total Recoveries, 7 deaths they have conducted 19916 tests.
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Governor Cuomo announced that 2 additional states have been added to the travel advisory requiring individuals who have traveled to New York from those states to quarantine for 14 days. The newly-added states are Alaska and Delaware. No areas have been removed. The full list of restricted states can be found at coronavirus.health.ny.gov.
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Mirabito Energy Products announced that the employee at the center of the controversy that occurred in Bainbridge last weekend is no longer employed by Mirabito. Racially motivated and all discriminatory hate speech is not consistent with the values of the Mirabito organization and they do not condone such activities & they will not tolerate activities that create a harmful environment for customers, employees and the communities in which they operate.
Colorscape Chenango announced that they do a “Virtual” Arts Festival on September 12 & 13, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on YouTube. Spokesperson Roz DeRensis explains:
(Roz DeRensis 8-18-20)
DeRensis said that Music performances will be prerecorded from The Slambovian Circus of Dreams and Adam Erza. Colorscape Chenango Arts Festival was recently ranked #97 by Sunshine Artist Magazine in their annual list of the 200 Best Arts and Crafts Festivals.
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The next Bainbridge Chamber Of Commerce General Membership Meeting is Today @ 7:30 am. The Meeting will be held at the back of Bob’s Diner.
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The Norwich City School District will have their parent informational meeting regarding their reopening plans today & tomorrow. The Meetings will be both virtual & in person with limited seating in the Auditorium, at 6:00 PM tonight, & Wednesday at 10:00 AM & 5:00 PM.
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The Unatego Central School District will have their final Parent informational meeting on reopening today. The meeting will be virtual only & will begin at 3:00 PM, with the links available at the Unatego school website.
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The City of Oneonta has established a dedicated hotline for citizens to report concerns over gatherings that are seen as jeopardizing public health doing this time of COVID-19 pandemic. New York State Law currently prohibits gatherings at which individuals cannot remain a minimum of 6 feet distance from others. Under no circumstances are gatherings of more than 50 persons permitted. Concerns may be reported by either phone call or text message to (607) 376-7453.
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US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that she & many other members of Congress are calling on Postmaster Louis Dejoy to respond regarding the apparent dismantling of the US Postal Service:
(Gillibrand 8-18-20)
Gillibrand said that she is also calling for the Postal Bank to be brought back, which could generate up to 9 Billion dollars a year in revenue for the under-funded postal service.
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State Police arrested 24 year old Alexander Hartman of Binghamton for 2nd degree Burglary and 3rd degree Arson. On August 9, Troopers and the Nanticoke Fire Department were dispatched to a garage fire, an investigation revealed that Hartman broke into a residence to steal items then started a fire in the garage. Hartman was arrested and processed at the Binghamton barracks & he was later transported to Broome County Central Arraignment and Processing.
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Delaware County received no new positive test result for COVID-19 today or over the weekend and no additional recoveries have been reported. The known active cases in the County as of today remains at 2. To date there have been 98 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19, with 18 people now under mandatory quarantine. 2 people are isolated at home, 6 people have died and 90 have fully recovered.
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]]>(Sheriff Craig Dumond 9-6-19)
Sheriff Dumond said that the arrests followed a month long investigation; all were charged with 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance they were arraigned in Delhi Court & were remanded to the Delaware County Jail without bail pending future court action, additional charges are anticipated & the investigation is ongoing. Sidney Village Police assisted at the scene.
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State Police are investigating a crash in the town of Franklin that left 2 teenagers in serious condition. Troopers were dispatched Thursday afternoon at about 4:30 PM to Walley Road in the town of Franklin; they located a Chevy pick-up truck with a 17-year-old male driver and 14-year-old male passenger crashed into a tree. The investigation revealed that speed was a contributing factor when the unidentified 17-year-old lost control of the vehicle around a curve on Wally Road, spun off the roadway and into a tree. Both occupants were transported by LifeNet to Albany Medical Center. The accident remains under investigation.
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State police are investigating a sewage spill that Thursday afternoon at about 2:30 PM on County Route 10 near Elk Creek Road in the town of Meredith. The unidentified Driver of the septic tanker was taken to Fox Hospital for evaluation, the driver rolled the septic tanker, which spilled about 2,000 gallons of sewage, & struck a utility Pole, temporarily knocking out phone & electric service in the east Meredith area. The septic tanker belonged to JB’s Line Cleaning and Plumbing Service, the cause of the accident is under investigation.
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State Police responded to an early morning crash at approximately 4:40 AM today on State Highway 12 near Phetteplace Road in the town of Norwich. The investigation revealed that a 42-year-old male from Chittenango operating a delivery truck crossed over the yellow lines & struck a tractor trailer head-on, the tractor trailer burst into flames on contact. The driver of the tractor trailer was a 45-year-old male from Lisle. Troopers reported that the delivery van driver was transported to Wilson Memorial and later moved to Upstate Medical in Syracuse, sustaining non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the tractor trailer was not injured. State route 12 was closed for about 7 hours for the investigation & clean up; the roadway was re-opened shortly before noon. More information will be released as it is made available. The accident remains under investigation.
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The Sidney Central School District announced a change in how school tax bills are collected. Officials said that NBT Bank will no longer be collecting Sidney school taxes, mailed checks should go to the Sidney Central School District, Attention Tax Collector, 95 West Main Street Sidney 13838. Walk-in hours are available at the Sidney Central School District & a drop box available, more information is available at 561-7700.
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Governor Cuomo today announced that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended adding 14 properties to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. In the Southern Tier, the First Presbyterian Church of Deposit, Built in 1880, has been recommended by the Governor.
Chenango County Officials announced that State Route 12 between Halfway House Road in the town of Norwich & State Route 220 is closed, due to a 2 vehicle head on crash between a Van & A Tractor Trailer. The road will be closed for several hours for the cleanup & investigation; motorists are advised to use Chenango County Route 32 as a detour.
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The Delaware County Democratic Committee announced that Congressman Antonio Delgado, State Senator Jen Metzger and local candidates will attend their Annual Community Barbecue on Sunday, September 8th from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Hamden Town Pavilion. Tickets can be purchased at dcnydems.org.
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The 25th annual Colorscape Chenango is this weekend in Downtown Norwich, spokesperson Celeste Friend explains:
(Celeste Friend 9-6-19)
The entire list of activities is listed at colorscape.org.
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The Greene Rod & Gun Club announced that they will hold a Law Enforcement Appreciation day, on Sunday September 8th. The event will be held at the Greene Rod & Gun Club on Foster Hill Road in Greene, More information is available at 669-4556.
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The House of Consignment will hold their annual Tampon Drive Saturday, with free admission to the Unadilla Drive In with a Tampon donation, House of Consignment owner & drive organizer Kirsty Roefs explains:
(Kirsty Roefs 9-5-19)
This year is the 5th Tampon drive helping out women in need.
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The Final concert of the Afton Sunday Summer Concert will be held this Sunday. The show will feature the Afton Community Theater performing selections from their next production “Matilda” at 6:00 PM at Foster Park, the show is free & Open to the public.
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The 24th Annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will return to the streets of Norwich on the weekend of July 13th & 14th. Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO News how teams can register & how people can volunteer:
(Tom Revoir 6-4-19)
Revoir said that mail in registration must be in by June 21st; online registrations must be completed by June 24th.
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Unadilla Days for Girls is collecting used shoes that will be exchanged for feminine hygiene kits for girls in the African country of Ghana. Local spokesperson Jeanette Mulford explains:
(Jeanette Mulford 6-4-19)
Mulford said that the shoes can be dropped off at House of Consignment in Unadilla through June 30th; more information is available at 643-8209 or by email UnadillaNY@daysforgirls.org.
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Colorscape Chenango has announced that the deadline to apply for the Francis K. Wilcox Emerging Young Artist Scholarship is this Friday, June 7th. The Scholarship is open to High school students in Chenango County and adjacent counties, the Emerging Young Artists program gives promising young artists a chance to exhibit and sell their work at Colors cape in Norwich in September. Students who wish to participate can download an application at colorscape.org.
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Oneonta City Officials announced that work continues on Main Street with hydrant installations occurring between Hunt St and Fifth St, this week and next week. One-lane traffic will be maintained on Main Street, and Side streets along this stretch may be closed to through traffic. Also, Walling Avenue will be closed to through traffic today & tomorrow, water customers will experience temporary water service interruption during daytime working hours, more information is available at 432-2100.
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Norwich City Officials announced that 33 Mitchell Street should be razed. a back wall of the 1855 building fell down last week, no one was injured and all occupants were evacuated. The building’s owners was notified & has 30 days to appeal the City’s decision.
Otsego County Sheriff Department arrested 69 year old Dale Putnam of the Town of Maryland following an investigation into animal cruelty. Putnam was charged with 6 Counts of Overdriving, torturing and injuring animals & failure to provide proper sustenance, after the Sheriff’s Department received a complaint of possible dead animals at a farm located on State Hwy 7 in the Town of Maryland. Deputies located approximately 20 dead cows in a barn, 4 dead cows were located in the fields, and 1 cow was in poor health from giving birth to a calf and had to be euthanized. The remaining cattle were taken in by local farmers for safe keeping until the end of the investigation and court proceedings. Putnam was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Maryland Court and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
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The Oneonta Common Council will hold their next regular meeting this evening at City Hall. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM.
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]]>(Celeste Friend 9-7-18)
Musical headliners will be the Slambovian Circus of Dreams, plus there will be dance companies; literary activities, a Poetry Slam, hours will be from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Saturday, and Sunday from 11:00 to 5:00 PM in downtown Norwich’s parks. More information is available at colorscape.org.
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State Senator Jim Seward announced a $1 million state grant to help fund major renovations and improvements at historic Damaschke Field in Oneonta. The $1 million capital grant secured through the State and Municipal Facilities Program will be used to demolish the park’s grandstand and rehabilitate the space to provide a family-friendly recreational area.
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The Joshua House announced that they will be hosting a Fall Dance Party Friday Night at the Sacred Heart Church Community Room on Liberty Street in Sidney tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. Joshua House Spokesperson Marge Gatien explains:
(Marge Gatien 9-5-18)
Tickets are available at Joshua House at 10 Division Street in Sidney, by phone at 316-3921 or at the door Friday night.
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Sidney Center Improvement Group will be holding a volunteer workday at the Sidney Center Park and Hamlet Clean Up Day Sunday, starting at 9:00 AM. Group President Mike Sellitti explains:
(MIKE SELLITTI 9-7-18)
Sellitti said that Volunteers will be given lunch & all clean up tools will be provided.
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A Community Awareness day is being held Saturday in Delhi. The event will run from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at the Delhi American Legion, & it is sponsored by “Delaware County Cares”
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3 people were arrested in connection with a series of area burglaries. State Police arrested 27 year old Steven Barrows of Sidney and 27 year old Zackery England of Sidney for Burglary and Conspiracy and 30 year old Nicole Bell of Oneonta for False Personation, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Unlawfully Possessing a Noxious Material & as a fugitive from justice from the state of Georgia. An investigation revealed that Barrows and England allegedly attempted to break into the property in Guilford, burglarized a seasonal home in Oxford and a seasonal garage in Guilford. Bell originally provided a false name during the arrest of all 3, she was found to be in possession of 2 bb guns, methamphetamine, heroin and brass knuckles. Barrows and England were arraigned in the town of Oxford Court where Barrows was remanded with no bail to the Chenango County Jail and England was remanded on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 property bond. Bell was arraigned in the town of Unadilla Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail on no bail. Additional charges are also expected.
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State Police arrested 26 year old Zachary Thomas of Deposit for Grand Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. A trooper was contacted by the administrator of an estate of a man who recently passed away. The administrator told the trooper a $5,000 tractor was stolen from the property, Thomas allegedly took the tractor and hid it behind a barn in Bainbridge. Thomas was arrested and arraigned in the town of Coventry Court where he was released on his own recognizance. His next appearance in court is September 26th.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce First Friday Eat & Meet Breakfast will be held this morning at Delaware County FoodWorks+, State Highway 28 in Andes from 8:30 – 10 AM. The guest speaker will be Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond.
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Otsego County’s 21st Annual Household Hazardous Waste Days will be held Today & tomorrow. Otsego County Residents can bring household hazardous waste, such as enamel paints, pesticides, antifreeze, batteries and more FREE of CHARGE, Last year 550 cars from an estimated 600 households brought various hazardous materials for disposal. Household collections will be held this morning at the Unadilla Town Barn from 8:00AM to 11:00 AM, and Saturday, at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown from 8:00AM to 1:00PM.
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The Raymond Corporation in Greene announced that they will hold a Career fair Saturday & next Wednesday September 12, as they look to expand their workforce. Raymond Vice President Steve VanNorstrand comments:
(Steve VanNorstrand 9-7-18)
Raymond Corporation is looking to add about 75 people to the existing 1850 employees; Hours for the Career Fair Saturday will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and on September 12th from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
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The Susquehanna River Basin Commission is conducting its quarterly business meeting this morning at 9:00 AM at the DoubleTree by Hilton at 225 Water Street in Binghamton. The Commissioners will act on 20 project applications; make revisions to investment policies; The meeting is open to the public.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 27 year old Makia Hathaway of Norwich for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. Hathaway was charged following the investigation of a domestic dispute, she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine & was taken into custody without incident. Hathaway was arraigned in the Town of Norwich Court & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail on cash bail pending court action at a later date.
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