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DELAWARE COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGAING – WCDO Radio News http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews FM 100.9 / AM 1490 in Sidney, Bainbridge, and Unadilla, NY, and Worldwide @ WCDOLive.com Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:39:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 43172800 WCDO NEWS MONDAY 8-14-17 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-monday-8-14-17/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 18:39:57 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=5786 Continue reading →]]> The State Health Department revealed some of the changes that are coming to the Medical Marijuana program. New regulations will allow for marijuana to be distributed to patients by certified physicians, in chewable & effervescent tablets, lozenges plus topical Ointments, lotions & patches. Smokable Marijuana is not allowed in the state program, the new regulations take effect next month.
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The State Police issued 21,148 tickets during this year’s “Speed Week” campaign, which was conducted from Wednesday, August 2nd through Tuesday, August 8th. Troopers issued 9,205 tickets for speeding, 348 for distracted driving and arrested 234 people for driving while impaired. State Police also responded to 268 personal injury accidents, which resulted in 5 fatalities and 393 people injured.
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There will be a blood donation opportunity today in Morris from 1:00 to 6:00 PM, at the Holy Cross Church, 96 Main Street. To make an appointment or more information, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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Today is the final day to register for the Delaware County Senior Fun Day, which will be held on Wednesday August 23rd at Camp Shankitunk in Delhi & is sponsored by the Delaware County Office for the Aging & the Delaware County Senior Council. Registrations can be made at 832-5750.
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The Dick’s Sporting Goods Open gets underway today at the En-Joie Golf Course in Endicott, through this Sunday. Pro Golfers from all over the world will participate, and Bon Jovi will perform at the Annual Dick’s Sporting Goods Concert Friday Night.

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Today is the first day of the 131st Annual Delaware County Fair. Fair spokesman Jason Craig told WCDO about some of the scheduled highlights this year:

(Jason Craig Monday 8-14-17)

The full schedule of events can be found at DelawareCountyFair.org.
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The Sidney Village Zoning Board will be holding a meeting tonight, regarding the plot of land near the Lutheran Church on West Main Street, for a variety of Housing, to replace those that are lost or will be lost in the River Street Area following the floods of 2006 & 2011. Tonight’s meeting will be held at the Sidney Civic Center at 7:00 PM & is open to the public.
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New York State Police will have 15 new canine teams on patrols shortly. The Troopers & their canine partners graduated from a special program at the State Police Academy on Friday, 7 of the new teams will be assigned to New York City, the rest to Long Island & the upstate Troops.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the state’s new $7.6 million Community Restoration Fund has purchased the mortgages for 398 homes in an effort to bring owners in targeted communities out of foreclosure and keep the homes from becoming “Zombie Properties”. The 398 homes in the program are in 33 of the State’s 62 counties, 7 of the homes are in the Southern Tier.
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The Sidney American Legion will be hosting a fundraiser Saturday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, to assist the Sidney Historical Association, as they are looking for a permanent building or space for their museum. They need funds to secure a permanent dwelling. Chicken BBQ will be on sale & there will be a Chinese Auction, More information is available at 237-4762
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]]> 5786 WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 8-8-17 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-tuesday-8-8-17/ Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:53:31 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=5775 Continue reading →]]> Chenango County District Attorney Joe McBride announced today that more charges have been filed against James Brower & Tobias Rundstrom-Wooding, in connection with the rape & murder of 11 year Old Jacelyn O’Connor on July 30th in Norwich. Brower faced court action this afternoon in Norwich, the 2 men were charged initially with 1st degree Murder, and now felony “While acting in concert” in connection with the girls death. Both men are being held without bail pending additional court action.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Office Investigators arrested 30-year-old Scott Hanrahan of Deposit, 29-year-old Justin Crandall of Sidney, and 27-year-old John Bolster of Hancock, for promoting contraband within the Delaware County Correctional Facility. All 3 are incarcerated at the County Jail on unrelated charges, they are accused of possessing prescription medication prescribed to another inmate, they were charged with 1 count each of Promoting Prison Contraband, they face arraignment on the new charges in the Town of Delhi Court at a later time.
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Delaware County has a rapidly growing aging population, with an increasing number of young adults leaving the region, which is causing problems for the Delaware County Office for the Aging to take care of elderly clients. Office Director Wayne Shepard explains:

(Wayne Shepard 8-8-17)

Shepard said that anyone who wants to volunteer, or want to pursue a career ion helping the elderly, they can contact Delaware County Office for the Aging at 832-5750.
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State DOT reported that I-88 eastbound between exits 10 & 12 was closed due to a bus fire, which was reported just before 6:00 AM this morning. The section of the highway remained closed for several hours while crews worked at the scene. I-88 was back open to traffic by 12:15 this afternoon. The investigation into the cause of the bus fire is continuing.
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Governor Cuomo announced today that $1.6 million has been awarded to 3 emergency food relief organizations in the Southern Tier through the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, administered by the Department of Health. Agencies receiving these awards are required to devote a portion of the funding to food identified as helpful in the prevention of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and obesity. Locally, funding was awarded to the Broome County Council of Churches, they received $100,000 & Delaware Opportunities received $149,315
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Former Republican State Senate leader Dean Skelos is asking for a new trial, after former Democratic Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was granted a new trial. Both men were convicted of using their powerful political positions for personal gain. Skelos was convicted on charges of extortion, Bribery & Conspiracy in 2015, for using his position as leader of the State Senate, to get his son a no show job for a 6 figure salary, A US Supreme Court ruling recently reversed Silver’s conviction, by weakening the definition for corruption by public servants.
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The Electoral Action Working Group of Delaware County Solidarity has organized a community forum Saturday, August 26th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in the Community Room, The United Ministry of Delhi at 1 Church Street. Candidates who have officially announced their run for the 19th congressional seat will participate, including Jeff Beals, Steven Brisee, Dave Clegg, Antonio Delgado, Brian Flynn, Gareth Rhodes, Pat Ryan and Sue Sullivan. More information is available at 363-2752
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State DEC Officials announced that a 2nd alligator spotted in Whitney Point has been captured. The DEC wildlife staff were able to mobilize and capture the alligator at around 2:45 yesterday afternoon. The Alligator is being transported to Animal Adventure Park in Harpursville.
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Governor Cuomo announced a program to provide no-cost or lower-cost naloxone at pharmacies across New York. Beginning tomorrow, individuals with prescription health insurance coverage, including Medicaid and Medicare, will receive up to $40 in co-payment assistance, Uninsured individuals and individuals without prescription coverage will still be able to receive naloxone at no cost through a network of registered opioid overdose prevention programs. More information is available at health.ny.gov/overdose.
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Blood drives will be held today in Delhi & Oneonta. The Delhi drive will be held from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM, at the Delhi United Ministry at 1 Church Street, The Oneonta blood drive will be from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Oneonta Elks Club at 84 Chestnut Street. To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
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