Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Robert Colson of Norwich following a lengthy investigation into the burglary of two Chenango County Gas Stations in late October of 2022. Colson is accused of forcing his way into the establishements and stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of tobacco products. The Chenango County District Attorney’s Office presented the case to a Grand Jury where Colson was indicted for 3rd degree Burglary, 3rd & 4th Degree Grand Larceny, & 3 counts of criminal mischief. Colson was arrested Monday while he was incarcerated at the Chenango County Correctional Facility on separate charges, he was arraigned in Chenango County Court where he was remanded back to the Chenango County Correctional Facility and scheduled for a later day in court.
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Broome County Sheriff’s Office announced that State Route 17 Westbound has been cleared & re-opned following a tractoer trailer rollover Thursday afternoon. The highway was closed for several hours for the investigation & clean up, near exit 80 Damascus, No injuries were reported,
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The Delaware County fair begins on Monday at the Fairgrounds in Walton, spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO News that a lot of preparation goes into getting the fair ready for thousands to attend & enjoy:
(Jason Craig 8-11-23)
The Delaware County Fair runs from Monday through Saturday the 19th, more information is available at http://delawarecountyfair.org.
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $38.6 million for housing projects across the state . In the Southern Tier, the YWCA of Binghamton and Broome County will receive $6.6 million to develop 38 units in Binghamton in Broome County & the Lisle Avenue Apartments will construct a 4-story building for the residential component and renovate an adjacent building to serve as a childcare center.
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The State Comptroller’s office concluded an audit of the Morris Central School District recently. The Audit found that The board and district officials did not effectively manage the district’s fund balance, overestimating appropriations by an average of $617,000, or 6%, also surplus fund balance exceeded the 4% statutory limit in all 3 of the audited fiscal years by approximately $1.1 million to $2 million and 4 of the district’s 10 reserves were not reasonably funded, or were used to pay related expenditures.
A.M. NEWS Friday 8-11-23
Oneonta Emergency crews responded to the report of truck in the Susquehanna River at Exit 14 at lower Main Street, Thursday Afternoon. The truck came off the I-88 Exit Ramp, went through Main Street & went into the river, crews removed the driver at about 5:15 PM, WCDO will have more details as they become available.
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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force executed a narcotics search warrant in Endicott, they arrested 34 year old Veronica Mitchell for 3 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon & 3 Counts of Criminally Using Drug Paraphernalia, police seized Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, scales, packaging materials, Metal knuckles and a metal knuckle knife, plus $122.00 in cash, Mitchell was taken to Central Arraignment at the Broome County Sheriff’s Correctional Facility.
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An American Red Cross Blood Drive is being held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM in Cooperstown at the Community Bible Chapel, appointment can be made with the Red Cross Blood Donor App, at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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The 38th Festival of Giants R/C Air show will be held at the Chenango Bridge Airport Today & Tomoorw from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Many of the largest radio controlled aircraft from all over the East Coast will be participating.
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]]>The Office of the Attorney General will make its Election Protection Hotline available for the upcoming August 23rd election and during New York’s early voting period, tomorrow through Sunday, August 21. Voters that experience problems can report issues by calling (866) 390-2992, or by emailing election.hotline@ag.ny.gov.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will start the 2022 Leaderful Delaware classes, which will start on September 13 with an in-person session in Delhi, with meeting on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday’s from 1 to 4 pm, through October. Applicants may be sponsored by a business or a community leader. Tuition is $300 and includes all materials and fees. Application due Sept. 1. For more information and an application visit delawarecounty.org, email info@delawarecounty.org or call 607.746.2281.
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The State Department of Labor announced the conclusion of an identity theft and fraud case from a 2017 investigation. 54 year old Guy Cuomo of Frederick, Maryland, was sentenced yesterday to 45 months after being found guilty of computer fraud, misuse of a social security number, aggravated identity theft, and related conspiracy charges.
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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo believes that state taxpayers should pay for his legal defense against the allegations of sexual harassment that led to his resignation from office one year ago. Cuomo filed suit Thursday against the state Attorney General for allegedly violating state law by denying his request to be assigned public assistance for his defense, after Attorney General James denied the former Governor legal counsel. James issued a statement saying: “Taxpayers should not have to pony up for legal bills that could reach millions of dollars so Mister Cuomo’s lawyer can attack survivors of his abuse.”
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Federal Health Officials are arriving in New York, following an increase in Polio cases detected in the wastewater in 2 counties this week. The State Health department is urging everyone who has not received a Polio vaccine to get one as soon as possible, more information is available by contacting your County Health Department.
A.M. NEWS Friday 8-12-22
The Chenango County Fair will have a free show tonight, Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains;
(Terry Potter 8-12-22)
Chenango County Fair Spokesperson Mary Weidman told WCDO about the Saturday & Sunday activities at the Fairgrounds in Norwich:
(Mary Weidman 8-12-22)
The Chenango County Fair will run through Sunday, the remaining schedule is available at chenangofair.com.
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Friends of Rogers of Sherburne is participating in the 3rd anniversary celebration for Hidden Springs Brewhouse in the town of Norwich, today through Sunday, with Food Trucks, Live Music & a fundraising raffle. The Friends of Rogers Educational Event will be the Cornell Raptor Program on Saturday Aug 13th from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, more information is available at Friendsofrogers.org.
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Another Red Cross Blood Drive is available at the Community Bible Chapel, in Cooperstown, from 9:00 Am to 2:00 PM. Donors can schedule an appointment to give using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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