State Police were called yesterday afternoon to Old Barton Road in the town of Barton for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. A preliminary investigation determined that 77 year old Gloria Phillips of Barton was driving when 4 year old Joanna VanOstrand rode a tricycle into the roadway, it was determined that Phillips was unable to avoid VanOstrand and struck her. VanOstrand died at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
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41 year old Patrick Ladd of Walton, was convicted in Delaware County Court for Attempted Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, with intent to sell, Ladd appeared Monday for a conference on his pending indictment, he then pleaded guilty to the charge, he admitted that he possessed 2 grams of methamphetamine and 13 bags of heroin in Walton on December 17, 2023, he also admitted that he planned to sell those drugs. Judge Hubbard ordered Ladd to serve 4 years in state prison and 2 years of post-release supervision. The defendant was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to begin serving his sentence.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Lori Devine & 45 year old Aaron Morgan of Sherburne for multiple counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia, after an investigation into drug activity. Detectives accuse Devine and Morgan of selling Methamphetamine from their apartment in the Village of Sherburne. A search warrant was obtained & Methamphetamine, digital scales, packaging material, US currency, and other items were located & seized, Devine and Morgan were processed and were released on appearance tickets, they are due to appear in the Village of Sherburne Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriffs Deputies responded in December to an address in the Town of Franklin to assist the Delaware County Probation Office with a search of a residence. Deputies secured a quantity of drugs & paraphernalia from 43 year old Ryan Vandeusen of Franklin. Vandeusen was on Probation at the time of the possession, Vandeusen was charged with 2 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminally using drug paraphernalia, he was released on an appearance ticket returnable to Franklin Town Court at a later date.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced that beginning on Monday, April 1, New York State veterans and Gold Star Families will have free access to New York State parks, campgrounds, day use areas, historic sites, and recreation areas through the expansion of the Lifetime Liberty Pass Program. More information is available at parks.ny.gov.
.M. NEWS MONDAY 3-27-24
A presentation for the public will be held at the Sidney Library Smart Community Room, regarding the Flood Gauge project that was installed by & monitored by students at the Sidney Central School, after the 2006 flooding. Science Teacher Rich Townsend explains:
(Rich Townsend 3-27-24)
Townsend said that they are also looking for additional sources of funding, as many of the other revenues streams & grants are no longer available. The presentation on the 27th will begin at 6:00 PM.
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Scammers impersonating local banks and other financial institutions are contacting Broome County residents in an effort to obtain account numbers, PIN numbers and other personal information. The Broome County Sheriff’s Office has received several new reports from residents who received phone calls, where the victims are asked to verify their account numbers and PIN, then the scammers transfer funds out of the victim’s account. Residents are reminded to never give out personal financial information over the phone, those who receive scam calls are urged to contact the Broome County Sheriff’s Office at 607-778-1911.
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More Red Cross Blood Drives are scheduled today, 1 from 9 am. – 2 pm., at the DCMO BOCES Harrold Campus, another in Oneonta from 1 pm. – 6 pm. at the Foothills Performing Arts & Civic Center, 24 Market Street, visit RedCrossBlood.org, download the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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On Sunday night, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a one car motor vehicle accident with entrapment on State Highway 357, in the town of Sidney. Deputies arrived on scene and observed that the vehicle left the roadway, struck an embankment, causing the vehicle to rollover, then coming to rest off of the roadway. Deputies made contact with the driver, 65-year-old Lawrence Peloso of Mount Upton. Deputies charged Peloso with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than 0.08%, Moving from lane unsafely, and Speed not Reasonable and Prudent, Peloso was released on tickets returnable to the Town of Sidney Court at a later date.
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]]>The Work has been completed in downtown Norwich on Water Main Replacements & subsequent repaving of the effected roads, City of Norwich Community Development Director Erik Scrivener told WCDO News about the the last piece of the project & getting the rest of the federal funding:
(Eric Scrivener 11-28-23)
Scrivener said that the next project may be on the City’s Sewer system, which will require some updating in the future.
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The United States Marine Corps Reserve today announced the schedule for the 2023 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Train. The holiday train will take to the rails Saturday, Locally, the train will stop in Oneonta at the Gas Avenue Rail Crossing, from 12:05 pm. to 12:40 pm. The train will be in Bainbridge at the Walnut Street Rail Crossing, from 1:30 pm. to 2:00 pm. The train’s schedule ends at the East Binghamton Yard Entrance, 3:20 pm. to 4:00 pm.
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Hill City Celebrations to Host Oneonta Festival of Lights in Neahwa Park and First Night Celebration at the Foothills Performing Arts Center. The Festival of Lights Begins on December 16 through January 1st. Organizers stated that anyone interested in building a display for the Festival of Lights should Email firstnightoneonta@gmail.com by this Thursday November 30th, with set-ups beginning December 7. More information will be available at hillcitycelebrations.com/festival-of-lights, or on their Facebook page.
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Applications are now open for Leadership Chenango, which is a 10 month course designed to inspire participants to bring out their leadership skills. Topics will include local government, agriculture, education, social services, the non-profit sector, judicial system, economic development, business and entrepreneurism, tourism, and health care. More information, contact Commerce Chenango at (607) 334-1400 or via email at info@chenangony.org. The application is available online at www.commercechenango.com. To be considered for the Class of 2024, completed applications must be submitted no later than 4 pm. on Friday, December 17.
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A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 11-28-23
State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Binghamton arrested 48 year old Stacie Congdon of Windsor for 3rd degree Grand Larceny. An investigation revealed that while volunteering for the Windsor Town Fair, Congdon made several unauthorized debit card purchases and cash withdrawals totaling over $10,000 between May and September 2023. Congdon was arrested and then turned over to the Broome County Correctional Facility for Arraignment. On September 29, Congdon was arrested for 2nd degree Grand Larceny, for allegedly stealing over $50,000 from the nonprofit, Punch Out Parkinson’s Inc.
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2 more American Red Cross Blood Drives will be held today, 1 at the DCMO BOCES from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on State Route 206 in Trout Creek. Another Blood Drive will be held in Oneonta from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at the Quality Inn, 5206 State Highway 23, appointment can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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Congressman Marc Molinaro announced details for a Telephone Town Hall he will host on Wednesday, at 11:00am to help Upstate New York seniors navigate the Medicare Open Enrollment Period. On the call, Molinaro will be joined by experts from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Elevance, a Medicare provider. To sign up to receive a call for Rep. Molinaro’s Telephone Town Hall, fill out the form at molinaro.house.gov/forms by 5:00 pm today, Seniors can also listen in by calling (833) 560 2070.
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NY State of Health’s annual open enrollment period for is open for those looking to get or change their health insurance. New Yorkers have until December 15th, to renew or enroll in a Qualified Health Plan for health insurance starting January 1, 2024, more information is available at 1-855-355-5777 or nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
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]]>71 year old Michael Murray of Sidney, pleaded guilty to multiple counts of possession of child pornography in U.S. District Court last week. Murray admitted that in October 2021, he possessed images and videos of child pornography on two cell phones and possessed images and videos of child pornography in two email accounts he controlled. Murray had a previous conviction in New York related to the production, possession and distribution of child pornography at the time of these federal offenses. Sentencing is scheduled for January 12, 2024, in Federal Court in Albany, he could face a term of 144 months in prison, a fine of up to $250,000 and a term of supervised release of at least 5 years to life, he will have to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison.
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Delaware County Sheriff Craig DuMond was a guest at WCDO this morning, he talked about the upcoming Open House this Thursday at the Delaware County Sheriff’s office in Delhi:
(Sheriff DuMond 9-18-23)
The Open House coincides with New York State Sheriff’s Week, the Open House will run from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at the facility at Delview Terrace in Delhi.
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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Aaron McIntyre of West Oneonta, following the investigation into a trespass complaint in Town of Milford. When the officer attempted to take the defendant into custody, he then resisted arrest, he was then found to be in possession of 2 different controlled substances. McIntyre was charged with Criminal Possession of a Control Substance, 2 Counts Resisting Arrest & Trespassing & was released on an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in the Town of Milford Court on a later date.
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Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to a new report by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. Collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $67.9 million compared to the same time last year, New York City had a mild increase of 1.2%, upstate counties saw a 5.6% increase in August
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The Bainbridge Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting tomorrow in Bainbridge. Tuesday’s meeting will be held @ 7:30 am at the back of Bob’s Diner, chamber members are encouraged to attend.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office announced that a juvenile is facing 3rd degree Assault and Criminal Obstruction of Breathing, following an incident which occurred at the DCMO BOCES in the Town of Masonville. On September 7th, Deputies responded to the BOCES campus, a physical altercation had occurred where the victim was physically injured, and pressure had been applied to the victim’s throat. Deputies arrested and charged the Unadilla juvenile, The juvenile and the parents were issued juvenile appearance tickets and were directed to report to the Delaware County Probation Department at a later date to answer the charges.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 9-18-23
The Broome County Sheriff’s office arrested 29 year old Dustin Smith of Endicott, after methamphetamine and fentanyl were found during the intake process at the Broome County Correctional Facility. Smith was brought to Central Arraignment at the Broome County Correctional Facility on Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance charges, a routine search uncovered 3 bags containing Methamphetamine & fentanyl. Smith was charged with 2 Counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, & 3 Counts of Promoting Prison Contraband, he was arraigned in the Town of Dickinson Court & he remains at the Broome County Correctional Facility.
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State Police responded to an incident involving a motorcycle and a riding lawnmower at Hawleyton Road, in the town of Binghamton. 74 year old Danny Shepard of Binghamton was operating a riding lawnmower in the area of the roadway and front yard of his residence, 28 year old Justin Tarbox of Binghamton, was operating a motorcycle on Hawleyton Road, they collided & Shepard was pronounced dead at the scene. Tarbox was transported to Wilson Hospital, The incident remains under investigation.
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70 year old Rudolph Pacheco of Staten Island was arraigned on a sealed indictment in Delaware County Court on September 15. The Delaware County Grand Jury handed up a 9 Count Indictment accusing him of Vehicular Manslaughter, Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, Assault, Aggravated DWI, Reckless Driving, and Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Crash that resulted in death. Pacheco is accused of operating a motor vehicle on August 2, in the Town of Middletown, with a BAC greater than .18, he struck 2 elderly pedestrians, Pacheco fled the scene until he was stopped 12 miles away. One of the pedestrians was pronounced dead at the scene, and the second one was transported to the Emergency Room to receive treatment for non-life threatening injuries. Pacheco was ordered held on $50,000 cash bail, $250,000.00 secured bond, and $500,000.00 partially secured bond, a conference is scheduled for October 10, at 1:00 P.M.
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New York State Police will be hosting FREE car seat safety check events every day this week from 4:00 pm. – 7:00 pm. at Troop C Headquarters in Sidney. Certified Passenger Safety Technicians will install, inspect and/or check your child car seats for free.
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]]>4 Towns Forward is setting up their 2nd annual “Community Yard Sale” on April 29th from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Teri Schunk of 4 Towns Forward told WCDO News that those who are interested in participating, should get signed up as soon as possible:
(Teri Schunk 3-29-23)
Those who reside in an apartment but would like to participate can sign up, there will be designated areas in each community for them to set up, Email 4TownsForward @gmail.com to get on the list and maps.
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A Florida man has been sentenced to prison in a gas station skimming scheme in upstate locations. 34-year-old Yuny Hurtado Rodriguez is accused of working with others between April 2016 and July 2019, to build skimming devices inside gas pumps in Albany, Broome, and Montgomery counties, in order to use the stolen information to create fraudulent debit and credit cards that were used to obtain money orders, gift cards and cash. Hurtado-Rodriguez received 57 months in prison and will have to forfeit $606,000.
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The Pennsylvania State Police announced that Nikolas Petrich was taken into custody in Long Eddy, today by New York State Police. Petrich is 1 of 6 people accused in the September 2022 murder of Tyler Barber in Great Bend, Pennsylvania, 5 other suspects were arrested in Towanda, Pennsylvania last week. State police say Barber was tied to a tree & beaten by the 6 suspects, Petrich & one other are accused of beating Barber with a baseball bat. All 6 were charged with homicide, kidnapping, and various other charges. Petrich is in a New York jail awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania to be arraigned on the charges.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded March 18th to a 2 car accident with injuries on County Highway 26, in the Town of Colchester. 1 vehicle had left the lane of travel, crossed over the double yellow line, and struck an oncoming vehicle head on. 49-year-old Andras Kasuba of Brooklyn was charged with DWI, driving with a BAC greater than 0.08%, aggravated DWI, plus 3 counts of Assault & several other charges. The driver of the other vehicle and 1 passenger were transported by Lifenet to Albany Medical Center and a 3rd passenger was taken to Delaware Valley Hospital, Kasuba was released on tickets returnable to the Town of Colchester Court at a later date.
Governor Hochul & U.S. Senators Schumer & Gillibrand announced that New York State will receive $100 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Treasury through the American Rescue Plan to expand high-speed internet. The funding will allow them to connect about 100,000 homes and families to affordable, high-speed internet across the state, more information is available at fcc.gov/acp.
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A.M. NEWS Wednesday 3-29-23
The Broome County District Attorney’s Office announced that Taykwann Browne of Brooklyn pleaded guilty to Criminal Possession of a Weapon, for illegally possessing a gun in Binghamton in January. The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force assisting New York State parole, located Browne who had absconded from parole supervision and had an active homicide warrant in New York City, Browne drove off, leading police on a chase through the City of Binghamton, he crashed the car and fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later by police. Browne will be sentenced to 7 years in State prison followed by 5 years post release supervision on June 30th, he still faces action in New York City.
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Students in the Hancock School District were dismissed early after being under a lockout for part of the morning on Tuesday. The issue began following a report of an investigation of a parent or guardian of a Hancock Student. State Police & Hancock Police reported that there was no threat to any students or staff at about 12:15 PM, but students were sent home & after school activities were canceled. The District announced that more updates would be forthcoming.
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The American Red Cross continues to report low blood supplies, 3 Blood drives are being held locally today. A Blood Drive is being held at the DCMO BOCES on State Route 206 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, another in Cooperstown from 12:30 to 5:30 PM at St. Mary’s Church, at 31 Elm Street & another at the Otego Fire House from 1:00 to 6:00 PM at 5 River Street. Appointments can be made at redcrossblood.org, at 1-800 RED CROSS or with the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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]]>Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 35 year old Brandon Hill of Oneonta after patrols responded to the report of a fight in progress on September 12th, at 954 State Highway 205 in the Town of Oneonta. Hill was charged with Resisting Arrest, Criminal Mischief & Disorderly Conduct, he was processed and was released on an appearance ticket, Deputies also arrested 34 year old Michelle Mead of Oneonta following the investigation into the fight & trespassing complaint, she was charged with Resisting Arrest & Obstruct Governmental Administration. Hill & Mead will appear in Town of Oneonta Court to answer to the charges on October 6th.
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Officials with NYSEG remind area residents about checking for identification if someone shows up claiming to be a NYSEG representative. NYSEG employees carry a company-issued photo ID with a unique employee number, customers should always ask for ID before providing personal or account information, or granting access to property. The announcement follows the arrest of 29-year-old Nicholas Denmark of Ithaca for 3rd degree burglary after he claimed to be from the utility & allegedly stole items once inside a residence.
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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli released his annual report regarding municipalities in fiscal stress. DiNapoli said that the city of Poughkeepsie was the only one with Significant Fiscal Stress, North Tonawanda was in Moderate Fiscal Stress, 5 were listed as susceptible to fiscal stress, none of the area towns, villages or counties made the list this year.
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Bassett Healthcare Network has been named to the Forbes list of Best-in-State Employers 2022. America’s Best-in-State Employers 2022 have been identified based on survey results from approximately 70,000 Americans working for American companies that have more than 500 employees. 1,380 employers were ranked among the top employers, including Bassett Healthcare Network. The ranking follows Bassett’s $50 Million Dollar investment in pay increases for its workforce, following their dealing with the COVID 19 Pandemic for the last 2 ½ years.
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The Friends of Rogers will hold their 4th annual Electric Vehicle Show this Saturday at their parking lot at the Rogers Center in Sherburne, spokesperson Heather Tehan Comments:
(Heath Tehan 9-27-22)
The event will run from 11:00am to 3:00pm Saturday, Register to attend at driveelectricweek.org.
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Catholic Charities of Sidney and other local organizations will hold another Community Partnership Mass Food Distribution this Friday morning at the Sidney Fire Station on River Street. Catholic Charities spokesperson Penny McKnight told WCDO News that they need volunteers to assist on that day:
(Penny McKnight 9-27-22)
McKnight reminds those wishing to attend to not arrive before 11:00 AM, and to stay in their vehicles in order to have an efficient distribution.
A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 9-27-22
The National Weather Service investigators revealed that a tornado moved through the Walton area on Sunday September 25th. The tornado moved through between 6:38 and 6:41 pm. Tornado damage was located along Walton Mountain Road where trees fell in a convergent pattern, damage was also reported on Route 10 to an auto repair shop and the west branch of the Delaware River along South River Road. The Weather Service measured the tornado’s winds at EF0 to EF1.
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The American Red Cross has scheduled blood donation opportunities today. One drive will be held in West Oneonta from 11:30 am. – 4:30 pm., at the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 107 Balmoral Drive, another will be held at the DCMO BOCES on State Route 206 in Trout Creek, from 8:30 am. – 2:30 pm., Appointments can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS
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State Police responded on September 24th to the Oneonta Walmart after a report that a Samsung cell phone and wallet containing cash and cards were stolen. Both items were accidentally left in the women’s restroom, when the owner realized that they left the items behind, they returned to the restroom and could not find them. The cell phone and the wallet were later located inside the Grand Union in the town of Hartwick, the cash was not located. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police at 561-7400, pictures of the suspects & their vehicle can be found at the Troop C Facebook Page.
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]]>The Village of Sidney will have their Resilient Sidney Open House Thursday, to discuss their options, according to Sidney Village Grants Administrator John Redente:
(John Redente 5-25-22)
The meeting will be Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sidney Civic Center on Liberty street, more information is also available by email to resilientsidney@gmail.com or by calling 607-561-2324.
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General Clinton Park will be filled with Activity all day long on Saturday, in addition to all of the races on the River, for this year’s General Clinton Canoe Regatta, Chairman John Harmon explains:
(John Harmon 5-25-22)
The full schedule for all 3 days, can be found online at Canoeregatta.org.
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The State DEC reported that there were over 211,000 deer harvested during the 2021-22 hunting season, which is a 17% decrease from the previous Hunting Season’s numbers. Officials said that some reasons for the decline was the resurgence of a Disease in Deer in certain regions of the State and the overall lower number of Deer Management Permits that were granted to prospective hunters. The full deer harvest in the State can be found at dec.ny.gov.
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Antonio Delgado officially became the state’s Lieutenant Governor this afternoon in New York City. Delgado stepped down as 19th district Congressman prior to being sworn into his new position.
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The CDO Workforce Development Board, ONC BOCES, The State Labor Department and other organizations will hold 2 free apprenticeship roundtable events in June. The June 15th roundtable will take place at ONC BOCES in Milford. The June 16th roundtable will take place at SUNY Delhi. Both events will take place from 9:00am to 11:00am, more information is available at cdoworkforce.org.
A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 5-25-22
The Latest COVID strains have pushed the state’s Positivity rate back up to 10.45% Tuesday, with almost 6000 positive cases in over 57,000 tests. Patient Hospitalizations are over 2700 & there were 27 more deaths in Hospitals & nursing homes Tuesday. The CDC Reports over 71,000 New Yorkers have died from COVID.
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The American Red Cross has 2 more local blood drives today. One drive is being held at the DCMO BOCES on State Route 206 from 3:30 to 7:30 PM, another is being held at St. Mary’s Church on Elm Street in Cooperstown from 12:30 to 5:30 PM. To schedule an appointment, go to Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Industry Week has selected The Raymond Corporation’s Greene, New York, manufacturing facility as a finalist for the 2022 Best Plants Award. The selection process for the annual competition includes a detailed assessment of the plant’s operations and an in-person evaluation from an Industry Week editor. Winners will be announced later this year and featured in the print and digital edition of Industry Week.
]]>Chenango County Health Department reported today that the number of Active Cases of COVID 19 is back up to levels they had in January & they have 593 quarantined. Health Department Spokesman Isaiah Sutton comments:
(Isaiah Sutton 11-19-21)
Sutton said that people need to be vigilant about wearing masks, social distancing, limiting large gatherings, and they should get fully vaccinated & get a booster shot if eligible, and those who feel ill should get tested for COVID. More information is available at 337-1673. Chenango County has
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The 40th Annual Norwich YMCA Turkey Trot will be held on Sunday at 12:30 pm. The Norwich YMCA spokesperson Shannon Gawronski explains:
(Shannon Gawronski 11-12-21)
The annual event directly benefits the YMCA, to register for the run, go to raceroster.com/events, More information is available by calling the Norwich Y at 336-9622 and ask to speak to Shannon Gawronski or Jamey Mullen, or by emailing Gawronski at sgawronski@norwichymca.org.
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Helios Care announced that their annual Tree Of Lights Ceremony will return to an “In-Person” Event this Sunday, Director of Development & Marketing Alicia Fish explains:
(Alicia Fish 11-16-21)
More information about the Tree of Lights, or other programs can be found at helioscare.org or by calling 432-6773.
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The Greater Oneonta Historical Society will hold their in person fundraising Auction Sunday at the Quality Inn on State Route 23 in Oneonta. An online auction with separate items can be found at 32auctions.com, more information is available by calling the Greater Oneonta Historical Society at 432-0960.
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6ZERO7 Events announced their HOLIDAY SHOP AND SIP series from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM this Saturday at Main Street Social, next door to Main Street Grill & Bakery. The events will also be held on Saturday November 27th and December 4th. The series will feature locally made products, crafts, ornaments, novelties and more.
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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-19-21
Afton Firefighters responded at around 4:00 AM today to 115 State Highway 41 for a barn fire/ Afton received mutual aid from the Bainbridge, Coventry & Harpursville Fire Departments, initial reports suggests that the building was a total loss.
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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 Pfizer vaccination clinic for ages 5 to 11 on Saturday at the DCMO BOCES- Harrold Campus from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, to register go to apps2.health.ny.gov. J&J vaccine will be available for walk-ins over the age of 18. For more information call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
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Bassett Healthcare Network will be holding COVID-19 vaccination booster shot clinics, that will be open to the public. O’Connor Hospital in Delhi is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, with the Moderna vaccine only. Appointments are required at 746-0525. Also, the FoxCare Center in Oneonta is holding a COVID-19 vaccine booster clinic on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, that clinic will provide boosters for Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines. No appointment is needed for the Oneonta clinic. More Information is available at bassett.org and the Bassett Facebook page.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 41-year-old Robert Smith of Walton and charged him with one count each of Criminal Mischief and Petit Larceny. Smith is accused of unlawfully removing the catalytic converter from a vehicle without owner’s consent which resulted in damage to the vehicle. Smith was released on an appearance tickets returnable to the Town of Walton Court at a later date.
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Norwich Native Matt Beadle has formed a Billy Joel Tribute Band with top musicians in the state, and they will be performing in Norwich on Saturday November 20th at 7:30 PM the Martin W. Kappel Theater. Beadle told WCDO News about “The Billy Joel Guys” and about playing a concert back in his hometown:
(Matt Beadle 11-19-21)
Beadle said that tickets are available at Nazzitto’s Wines & Liquors, the Chenango County Council of the Arts, at eventbrite.com, or through the “Billy Joel Guys” Facebook page.
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]]>State Police are warning residents to keep an eye out for people stealing packages out of mailboxes and off porches, following incidents that have been reported in the towns of Hartwick, Garrattsville and New Lisbon. Police said that today, 2 people were arrested and charged with Petty Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and Conspiracy, arrested were 42 year old Karen Decarlo of Garrattsville and 41 year old Joshua Talbot of Garrattsville, after Troopers spotted them in a vehicle near mailboxes on State Highway 205 after receiving a complaint of a larceny from a mailbox. Decarlo and Talbot were arrested, processed then released on appearance tickets to the Hartwick Town Court on January 12th.
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The 40th Annual Norwich YMCA Turkey Trot will be held on Sunday at 12:30 pm. The Norwich YMCA spokesperson Shannon Gawronski explains:
(Shannon Gawronski 11-12-21)
The annual event directly benefits the YMCA, to register for the run, go to raceroster.com/events, More information is available by calling the Norwich Y at 336-9622 and ask to speak to Shannon Gawronski or Jamey Mullen, or by emailing Gawronski at sgawronski@norwichymca.org.
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State Police & Emergency Crews responded to a 2 Vehicle Head on Crash near the intersection of State Routes 7 & 8 Friday morning. State Police reported that the crash occurred when 22-year-old Kenneth Button of Plymouth, lost control of his vehicle stuck a minivan, driven by a 31-year-old James Glover of Norwich, Glover’s mini van overturned & he was taken to A.O. Fox Hospital’s Tri-Town Campus for treatment.
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The Unadilla Historical Association & the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce will hold their Santa Saturday & Holiday Magic Parade on December 4th, Spokesperson Linda Bickos told WCDO what is scheduled:
(Linda Bickos 11-15-21)
More Information is available at the Unadilla Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-15-21
New York State’s COVID 19 numbers have been trending back up over the last week, after Test Results were reported Saturday. Over 156,000 were tested with 5078 testing positive, for a 3.25% positivity rate. Patient Hospitalization are back up over 1900, patients in an ICU bed was just under 400, and those on ventilators were back up to 216, there were 29 deaths in hospitals & nursing homes Saturday from COVID.
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Delaware County Public Health added 54 more COVID 19 cases Thursday & Friday, with a positivity rate of 8.5%. They reported 248 active cases, 13 hospitalized, 354 quarantined. Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 Pfizer 5-11 year old vaccination clinic on Saturday November 20th at the DCMO BOCES- Harrold Campus from 10AM-1PM. ALL children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, to register go to apps2.health.ny.gov. J&J vaccine will be available for walk-ins over the age of 18. For more information call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.
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SUNY Broome admitted the Windsor High School’s entire Senior Class of 2022 to the college in the Windsor/SUNY Broome College Express Partnership event last Wednesday. Windsor Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Scott Beattie told WCDO News that this is the classic Win Win for all parties:
(Scott Beattie 11-12-21)
Beattie said that this was the 3rd year of the College Express Partnership, Windsor’s Class of 2020 became the 1st full class in history to be immediately admitted to SUNY Broome.
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]]>State Police and Broome County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to a residence on Hall Street in the town of Union to check on the welfare of the resident. Troopers, Deputies & Endwell Fire Department members located 2 people were found deceased inside the home, they have been identified as 49-year-old Marc McKercher and 48-year-old Cynthia Pratts-Lyons, the investigation is continuing.
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State Police arrested 58 year old Martin Lewicki of Norwich for 3rd degree Burglary & Criminal Mischief. State Police asked for the public’s help in identifying a person who broke into the Balsam Inn in the town of Pharsalia last November, Surveillance video caught the suspect taking neon signs, bar lights, a bar table, bar stools and destroying several items, a tip led investigators to Lewicki, who was arrested, arraigned & was remanded to the Chenango County Jail without bail.
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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday at the DCMO BOCES- Harrold Campus, on State Route 206 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This vaccination clinic is open to New York state residents or people who work in New York State who presently qualify by being 60+ years of age, an eligible worker 18+ years of age, or those with qualifying medical conditions 18+ years of age. Eligibility requirements are available at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov, Registration is mandatory at delawarecountypublichealth.com/covid-19.
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Chenango County Public Health reported 11 new COVID cases today. They have had a total of 2609 positives, 2362 recoveries and 64 deaths. Currently, Chenango County has 5 hospitalized, 95 active cases & 272 quarantined.
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Chenango County Sheriff’s Department arrested 46 year old Christina Clifford of Edmeston following an investigation into forged fraudulent checks being cashed in a Town of North Norwich business. Clifford was charged with 2nd degree Forgery &plus conspiracy & petty larceny, she was taken into custody without incident, & was released to on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of North Norwich Court at a later date.
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Friends of Rogers started their 2nd annual Electric Car Raffle today March 19th, which features a prize of a 2020 Tesla Model 3. The raffle runs through October 15th, the winner will be announced on October 21st. at Rogers Center and will be open to the public. More information is available at FriendsofRogers.org & click on “Win a Tesla.”
A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-19-21
The state-run mass vaccination site at SUNY Oneonta opened today with Bassett Healthcare Network staff, state Staff, the National Guard and Otsego County Public Health on hand. Anyone currently eligible under state guidelines can find the link to register at bassett.org, or at the ‘Am I Eligible’ App or website or by calling 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).
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Chenango County Correctional Officers discovered an unconscious male inmate in his cell Wednesday. 22 year old Dillin Button was pronounced deceased after attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. The autopsy ruled his death as a result of a bacterial blood infection of the heart and pneumonia, it was revealed that 2 weeks earlier that Button was diagnosed with a bacterial blood infection and pneumonia at an area hospital & he checked himself out of before receiving complete treatment.
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Beginning March 29th statewide travel for sports and recreational activities will be permitted. The New York Mets and New York Yankees can resume play with spectators in their stadiums, beginning April 1st, with 20% capacity allowed, along with other COVID protocols in place.
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Delaware County Public Health reported 19 new COVID 19 cases Thursday out of 352 tested. They report 111 active cases, 7 hospitalized & 354 in quarantine.
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The State Health Department reported that on Wednesday over 271,000 COVID tests were given statewide, with 2.87% testing positive. Patient hospitalizations, the number of patients in an ICU bed & the number on ventilators continue to decline, there were 57 deaths from the virus.
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The Otsego County Department of Health will be holding a vaccination clinic at the Meadows Office Complex in Cooperstown Today. Registration is up on the Otsego County Department of Health Website.
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Chenango County Public Health will hold a Vaccine clinic today at the former Label Shopper Store in the South Plaza Center on State Route 12 in Norwich. Registrations are required at co.chenango.ny.us; for groups outlined by the state Health Department.
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]]>State Health department announced that some restrictions are being lessened as COVID positivity rates continue to decline & vaccinations increase. Indoor fitness classes can resume at limited capacity on March 22, at 33% with health screening and contact information required at sign-in. Local health departments shall inspect before or within 2 weeks of the fitness center opening to ensure compliance. Also, Beginning April 5th, the 11:00 PM curfew currently in place for casinos, movie theaters, bowling alleys, billiards halls, gyms and fitness centers will be lifted. The 11pm curfew for food and beverage establishments and the midnight curfew for catered events will remain in effect; both curfews will be re-evaluated in late April.
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Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 29 year old Christopher Ruiz of the Town of Hartwick on 55 counts of violating an order of protection while incarcerated at the correctional facility. Ruiz is accused of contacting a party that was protected by an order of protection, over 100 times while remanded at the Otsego County correctional facility.
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State Police conducted an Underage Drinking Initiative Tuesday, in Otsego & Chenango Counties. All 17 businesses were found to be in compliance in Greene, Oxford, Norwich, Sherburne, & Morris. During the Underage Drinking Detail Initiative retail establishments are checking utilizing a trooper in plain clothes and one or several under aged operative who cannot lie about their age or give a fake date of birth. When asked for ID, they must show their real ID.
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Delaware County Public Health Services and Friends of Recovery- Delaware Otsego will be sponsoring a Recovery Coach Academy & Ethical Considerations training from April 12th to April 17th, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, at the First Baptist Church in Delhi. The Recovery Coach Academy includes all course materials. Scholarships are available. For more information or to register for this course, call 267-4435 or email: Kyle@friendsofrecoverydo.org. The deadline to register is April 7th.
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Chenango County Public Health reported 13 more COVID positive tests; they report 83 Active Cases, 252 Active Quarantines, 7 hospitalizations & 2598 Total Confirmed Cases, with 2357 recoveries & 64 deaths.
A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 3-18-21
The state-run mass vaccination site at SUNY Oneonta will open Friday, Bassett Healthcare Network staff will work at the site each day, along with Staff from the State, the National Guard and Otsego County Public Health. Anyone currently eligible under state guidelines can find the link to register at bassett.org/covid-19, after registering, patients should go to forms.ny.gov/s3/vaccine. Eligible New Yorkers can also schedule appointments by utilizing New York’s ‘Am I Eligible’ website or by calling the state’s COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829). Each site will be open from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm. daily.
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22 year old Brandon Clark was sentenced to 25 years to life in Oneida County Court this week, for the murder of Bianca Devins in Utica in July of 2019. Clark killed Devins & then posted the murder scene on social media, near the site of the Boilermaker run on Sunday, July 14th 2019.
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Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force arrested 43 year old Michael Palmer of Binghamton after they executed a search warrant at his residence. Police seized over $10,000 in cash, Fentanyl & drug packaging materials, Palmer was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and tampering with physical evidence; he was arraigned in Binghamton City Court and was remanded to the Broome County Jail.
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Delaware County Public Health reported 18 new COVID cases out of 467 tested, they have 101 active cases, 8 hospitalized & 388 quarantined.
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Delaware County Public Health will be conducting a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Saturday at the DCMO BOCES- Harrold Campus, on State Route 206 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This vaccination clinic is open to New York state residents or people who work in New York State who presently qualify by being 60+ years of age, an eligible worker 18+ years of age, or those with qualifying medical conditions 18+ years of age. Eligibility requirements are available at covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phaseddistribution-vaccine, Registration is mandatory at delawarecountypublichealth.com/covid-19.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will hold their free virtual Third Thursday event this morning from 8:30 to 9:30 AM. The featured speaker is Congressman Antonio Delgado, who was elected to his 2nd term in November, he currently serves on the House Agriculture, Small Business, and Transportation and Infrastructure committees, to register, go to delawarecounty.org.
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]]>(Antonio Delgado 11-28-18)
Delgado recently unseated Republican John Faso for the 19th District seat after Faso served only 1 term in Congress.
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Governor Cuomo announced yesterday that he will not run for president in 2020. Cuomo recently won election to serve a 3rd term as New York’s Governor; he told reporters will serve the entirety of his 3rd term as Governor.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 28 year old Kristin Shoulars of Milton, after she was stopped for Traffic violations on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock. During the stop, it was found that her privileges to operate a motor vehicle were suspended, a search of the vehicle revealed that she was in possession of several controlled substances. Shoulars was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation, 4 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, she was arraigned in the Village of Hancock Court where she was remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 secured bond.
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A New York City man arrested for selling heroin and cocaine in Norwich, has pleaded guilty to drug charges. 21 year old Kodi Glenn pleaded guilty to 3rd-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance; Glenn will serve 3 years in prison plus 2 years of probation.
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8 people were left homeless following a fire on Main Street in Worcester Tuesday night. Fire was visible from the rear of the home when firefighters first arrived, all residents escaped without injuries. Fire Fighters from Oneonta, Schenevus, East Worcester, and Westford fire departments responded, with no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Delaware County supervisors released their preliminary, proposed 2019 budget to the public on Wednesday, November 14 which reflects a 1.5602 % increase from the 2018 budget. There will be a public hearing on the proposed 2019 budget, at the next Board of Supervisors meeting Today at 1:00 PM at the Charles Cook County Office Building at 111 Main Street, Delhi.
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The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive today from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, at the DCMO BOCES Harold Campus Masonville, Blood donors of all blood types, especially type O, and platelet donors are urged to make an appointment to donate at RedCrossBlood.org or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.
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State Senator Fred Akshar has posted a survey on his website regarding social media and search history background checks for pistol permit applications and renewals. The survey can be taken at nysenate.gov/senators/fred-akshar.
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The Otsego County Solid Waste Department reminds residents that animal carcasses/body parts from wildlife shall be accepted at the Oneonta and Cooperstown Transfer Station with the following conditions: Individuals shall double bagged material using 3ml contractor’s bags, Individuals must clearly state to scale operator you have carcasses for disposal, Individuals should not place carcasses/body parts in curb side pick up & Fees will be charged at scale rate for disposal. More information is available at 547-4225 or otsegocounty.com/depts/sw.
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THE UNATEGO GIRLS SOCCER TEAM CAPTURED THE 2018 SECTION 4 CLASS-C CHAMPIONSHIP LAST NIGHT WITH A 2-1 VICTORY OVER TOP RANKED GROTON. MORGAN PERRY HAD THE GAME WINNING GOAL AND DANA STEPP SCORED THE OTHER GOAL FOR THE SPARTANS. LONG TIME UNATEGO COACH SUE HERODES SAID IT WAS A GREAT TEAM EFFORT TO CAPTURE THE PROGRAMS FIRST SECTIONAL TITLE SINCE 2012…
(Sue Herodes 10-30-18)
UNATEGO ADVANCES TO PLAY SECTION 3 CHAMPION LITTLE FALLS IN THE NEW YORK STATE TOURNAMENT THIS FRIDAY AT 7:30 PM AT HERKIMER COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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(Mark Bott 6-6-16)
More information about this week’s Oneonta event is available at CountryClubNissan.com, or at the Country Club Nissan Face book page. KIDSAFE Hours are 10:00 am to 6:00 pm through Friday & Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00pm.
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U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced new legislation he will introduce in the Senate that would require landline and mobile carriers to offer free robocall-blocking technology to all consumers. The Act would also direct the FCC to require telephone companies to label and block calls with fraudulent caller ID, it also subjects callers to penalties, fines, or state actions to those who intentionally cause call-blocking technology to incorrectly identify callers originating from an automatic dialing system or using an artificial or prerecorded voice.
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Delaware County Deputies arrested 57-year-old John O’Connor of Meredith last Wednesday for Reckless Endangerment, for allegedly passing 2 school buses on the morning of June 1st in the Town of Franklin. Deputies reported that as O’Connor passed the 2nd school bus children were about to walk across the street. O’Connor was issued traffic summons & an appearance ticket for Town of Franklin Court on June 23rd.
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The city of Oneonta Department of Public Service announced that they will b flushing hydrants for the next 3 to 4 days. Affected areas include West Street North of Clinton Street, College terrace, Suncrest terrace, Overlook Drive & The ravine parkway, And Bugbee road west of Crestmont, College park Drive, Brigham Road, Carson road, residents may noticed a change in water color or pressure, more information is available at 432-2100.
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The Oneonta Parks & Recreation Committee will hold their next regular meeting this evening. The meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Common Council Chambers at Oneonta City hall.
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On Friday Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills announced the arrest of a recently paroled Village of Walton career drug dealer on new drug trafficking charges. the Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation Division arrested 33 year old Gerard Johnson, of Walton on a Sealed Indictment Warrant, Johnson was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, for heroin sales in Walton, Johnson was arraigned on the new charges in Delaware County Court on Friday and was ordered held on $50,000 cash or $100,000 bail bond pending further court proceedings.
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Tourism remains the 2nd biggest industry in Upstate New York, and signs are looking positive for a good year fro Delaware County, According to Delaware County Chamber President Ray Pucci:
(Pucci 6-6-16)
Pucci said that the state tax revenue statistics tend to be a couple of years behind, but many area tourism related businesses are reporting increased activity & inquiries for this summer.
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The Greater Chenango Cares IRT event will again be occurring in Norwich this summer. The 10 day initiative that will offer no cost medical, dental, optometry and veterinary care for children and adults in our region. The event is being led this year by the Chenango United Way and its volunteers and is occurring because of a partnership between many local health and human service organizations, local government agencies and the Department of Defense. The event will run from Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 24 and will be held once again at the Norwich High School. more information is available at 334-8815
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The Delaware County Sheriff’s & Sidney Police arrested 3 people in the Village of Sidney Thursday following narcotics trafficking investigation conducted. Arrested were 22 year old Harry Ramirez of Sidney and Bronx with 2 charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance and one charge of 3rd degree Robbery. Ramirez is accused of forcibly stealing money from a cooperating witness, was found to possess a quantity of heroin with intent to sell. Police conducted a search of Ramirez’, Sidney residence, 44 year old Dawn Beta, and 29 year old Jasmine Santiago of Valley Stream, are accused of possessing and unsuccessfully attempted to flush and destroy heroin. Beta and Santiago were charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance & Tampering. Police seized heroin, liquid PCP, hypodermic instruments and more than $1000 cash. All were arraigned, Ramirez were remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $350,000 cash bail. Beta and Santiago were each remanded on $250,000 cash bail pending further court action.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported bomb threat at DCMO BOCES Harold Campus in the Town of Masonville Thursday. A written threat to the building was located in a bathroom, students were evacuated & The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office and State Police Explosives Detection K9 unit searched the school and were unable to locate explosives. 16-year-old Andrew Slentz of New Berlin was arrested for 1st degree filing a False Report; he was arraigned in the Town of Masonville Court and remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 cash bail. Slentz will reappear in the Town of Masonville Court at a later date.
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State Police and local law enforcement will participate in the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign through Friday, January 1st. Troopers will sobriety checkpoints, & they will be watching for distracted drivers, vehicle occupants who are not buckled up and drivers violating the “Move Over Law”. Last year, State Police issued more than 49,000 tickets, more than 17,000 were for speeding, 1,730 were for distracted driving and 697 for the Move Over Law. There were also 702 people arrested for DWI and 13 people killed in vehicle crashes.
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The Firemen’s Association of the State of New York called on Governor Cuomo to sign the 10-year smoke alarm bill into law. The bill, which requires all smoke alarms sold in New York State to have sealed, tamper proof, ten year batteries, now sits on his desk after passing both houses of the legislature.
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The Binghamton Senators host the Lehigh Valley Phantoms this Saturday at 7:05 PM for their Ugly Sweater Night. The B-Sens will be wearing special Christmas-themed game jerseys that will be auctioned off post game. All fans that wear their own ugly Christmas sweater will receive a coupon good for one FREE TICKET to the Friday, January 8, versus the Utica Comets.
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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Holiday House Decorating Contest this weekend, Chamber Spokesperson Kerri Green explains:
(Kerri Green 12-18-15)
Green said that those wishing to be judged should leave their decorations lit Tonight, Saturday Night & Sunday Night.
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American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to donate blood for hospital patients in need. Healthy donors with all blood types are needed, especially those with types AB, O, B negative and A negative. To make an appointment to donate blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App from app stores, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS. The Next Chenango County Blood Drive will be in Afton Saturday from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM. at the Afton United Methodist Church, 34 Spring Street
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The Sidney American Legion Annual Kids Christmas Party will be held this weekend, spokesman Larry Halbert explains:
(Larry Halbert 12-18-15)
Halbert said that the event will run from 12:00 Noon until about 1:30 this year.
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]]>State Police responded to a report of a motorcycle accident on State Route 28 in the Town of Exeter. 86-year-old Herbert Black of Remsen was operating his motorcycle on State Route 28 when he entered a curve in the roadway, he was unable to maintain his lane and struck a street sign & was ejected and suffered serious injuries to his head, neck and chest. Black was transported to Bassett Hospital where he was pronounced deceased, no autopsy would be required.
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On Monday October 8th, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies and State Police responded to a reported bomb threat at the DCMO BOCES, Harrold Campus, in the Town of Masonville. The bomb threat was discovered written on a bathroom wall. The building was evacuated, a search found no explosive devises. Deputies have determined that a 14-year-old male was responsible for making the written threat. The youth and his legal guardian were subsequently issued a juvenile appearance ticket for the Delaware County Probation Department where the juvenile will answer a charge of Filing a False Report in the First Degree.
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State Police in Norwich observed a 2007 Hummer traveling on State Route 12 in the Town of North Norwich; the vehicle matched the description of a stolen vehicle from Utica, and had been in a pursuit earlier in Oneida County. Several attempts to stop the driver were made and were stopped for safety reasons as the suspect approached the City of Norwich and then the Village of Greene. Troopers reported that as the vehicle entered Broome County, 2 Tire Deflation Devises were deployed, the front tires were disabled & the suspect continued to the Town of Chenango, and then fled the disabled vehicle and ran into the woods, A search by a State Police & Broome County Sheriff’s K-9 teams led to 17 year old La-Tee Baker of Utica, who was located near Otsinigo Park. Baker was charged with reckless endangerment and criminal possession of stolen property, he was arraigned at the Town of Chenango court and remanded to the Broome County jail with no bail set at this time.
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The Oneonta police department special response team is scheduled to work in cooperation with the Greater Plains Elementary School to conduct a school lockdown drill on Thursday. The event will provide the Oneonta SRT Team to train in full gear, and it will give students & faculty a chance to become familiar with evacuation procedures in case of an emergency.
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The New York State Office of Information Technology Services is offering a number of resources and activities to help all users learn more about cyber security and how to safeguard themselves from cyber-based threats. The 2015 Cyber Security Toolkit features awareness resources geared to a broad audience, including government, businesses, schools, and the general public. New York ITS is also coordinating a statewide cyber security poster contest for students in grades K through 12 promoting online safety, winners will be featured on the ITS website and entered into a national contest, more information on the poster contest is available at its.ny.gov/eiso.
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The Assembly Minority Task Force on Heroin Addiction & Community Response will hold a regional forum aimed at identifying problems and weaknesses in current efforts to combat the rampant heroin epidemic. Local Assemblyman Cliff Crouch & other lawmakers will participate on Tuesday, October 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the SUNY Broome Decker Health Science Center in Room D201. Representatives from rehabilitation and treatment organizations and facilities, law enforcement and criminal justice, and those with firsthand experience dealing with heroin addiction have been invited to attend and provide feedback.
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The Commerce Chenango College & Career Connection Day will be held tomorrow at the Morrisville State College Norwich Campus, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Commerce Chenango spokesperson Jill O’Hara explains:
(Jill O’Hara 10-13-15)
More information about the college & Career Connection Day is available at 334-1402.
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The city of Oneonta FTO-CIC committee will hold their next meeting this afternoon at 4:00 this afternoon, the Oneonta Finance/Administration committee will hold their next meeting at 5:00 PM, both meetings will be held at Oneonta city hall.
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