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DELHI TELEPHONE – WCDO Radio News http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews FM 100.9 / AM 1490 in Sidney, Bainbridge, and Unadilla, NY, and Worldwide @ WCDOLive.com Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:01:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 43172800 WCDO NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-2-23 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-wednesday-8-2-23/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 20:01:27 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=9843 Continue reading ]]> P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 8-2-23

Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 52 year old Michael Garramone of Remsen, following an investigation of a trailer reported stolen from a North Norwich business July 14th. Investigators learned that 2 male suspects entered the business parking lot operating a Chevy Silverado which was used to steal the trailer, and Detectives were able to track the truck and stolen trailer into Oneida County with the help of a video security systems, pictures were released to the Sheriff’s Social media pages, leading to the arrest. Garramone was located on July 28, he was charged with Grand Larceny and Conspiracy he was processed & was released pending court action in Town of North Norwich Court, additional arrests are expected shortly.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce along with many other agencies, will host a Business Resource Fair, in Sidney September 21st at the Sidney Community Cultural Center. Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci visited the WCDO Morning show this morning & explained:

(Ray Pucci 8-2-23)

The event will run from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on September 21st, More information is available at DelawareCounty.org.

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Catholic Charities of Sidney is still seeking children from the Sidney central School District, to sign up for free backpacks with school supplies, for the coming school year, spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 8-2-23)

McKnight said that this year, the free back pack program is open to Sidney School District Students from Kindergarten through 6th grade.

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The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office Detectives Division arrested 40 year old Todd Jorgensen for Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, 2 counts of Criminal Sale of firearms and false written statement. The arrest came following an investigation of a Burglary of firearms in the Town of Columbus in December 2022. Jorgensen is accused of possessing the stolen firearms, he allegedly sold the stolen firearms to 2 different people, and provided a false statement to impede the recovery of the firearms. Jorgensen was processed and released on an appearance ticket to appear in the Town of Columbus Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS Wednesday 8-2-23

State Police thanked the public & tips are no longer needed in the Oneonta Walmart theft of about $1100 worth of merchandise by a man & woman. Police said that they have identified the pair who robbed the store on July 27.

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State Police in Troop “C” announced today that they will be hosting an interactive event on Saturday, at Spiedie Fest at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton. Between the hours of 10 am. and 8:00 pm., numerous specialty units will be available to answer questions and give Demonstrations, Troopers from the Troop C Recruitment Team will be available at this event and throughout the weekend to answer questions about becoming a New York State Trooper. State Police are currently offering the Trooper entrance exam through October 1, You can find the link at publicapps.troopers.ny.gov.

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DTC or Delhi Telephone, will be holding an Open House Today in Delhi. Officials said that money raised will be used for area scholarships, the event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 107 Main Street in Delhi.

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An American Red Cross Blood will be held today from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital Levine Center, One Norton Ave, To make an appointment, simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org, call 1-800-RED CROSS

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will hold their next meeting this morning at the Sidney Golf Course. the meeting begins at 8:00 AM, the Guest Speaker will be Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Ray Pucci.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-14-23 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-friday-7-14-23/ Fri, 14 Jul 2023 19:22:39 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=9807 Continue reading ]]> P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-14-23

The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 27 year old Chase Northrop of Morris following a a probation check by the Otsego County Probation Department. Northrop was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon after he was found to be in possession of a firearm while being convicted of a felony prior, he was released on an appearance ticket for Town of Morris Court at a later date.

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The Mountain Mayhem 3 on 3 Basketball tournament will be held at the Delaware Academy in Delhi tomorrow starting at 8:30 AM. The tournament is open to players 6th Grade and older, with age groups & Brackets based on ability. More information is available at 518-641-9176

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A Garage Sale will be held at the Chenango SPCA in Norwich tomorrow, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. All proceeds go directly to benefit the Shelter Animals More information is available at (607) 334-9724 extension 2 or email info@chenangospca.org

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The Sidney Alumni Association will hold their annual weekend, with the Golf Tournament concluding this afternoon, spokesman Bryan Innes told WCDO News about the rest of the schedule:

(Bryan Innes 7-14-23)

More information is available at sidneyalumni.org.

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The Unatego Alumni Association will hold their “ALL CLASS REUNION” starting tonight & continuing on Saturday, Association Spokesperson Judy Pitel explains:

(Judy Pitel 7-14-23)

More information is available at the Unatego All Class reunion Facebook page or at 607-435-3053

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Chenango County Health Department announced that a Rabies Clinic for dogs, cats & Ferrets will be held Saturday at the Oxford Academy High School Bus Garage. The Clinic will run from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, more information or registration is available at 607-337-1673.

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The Otsego County Sheriff’s Office arrested 42 year old Kristina Hill of Cooperstown following the report of an accident on July 9th in the Town of Burlington. Hill was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Motor Vehicle Accident, Failure to Keep Right & Moving from a Lane Unsafely, Hill is accused of leaving the scene after crashing into a mailbox & failing to report the accident, also a child sustained an injury in the accident. Hill was issued Uniform Traffic Tickets returnable to the Town of Burlington Court at a later date.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 7-14-23

State Police announced that the unidentified man police have been looking for since Wednesday afternoon, was taken into custody by members of Broome County SWAT Team Thursday Afternoon near his residence in the 6000-block of State Route 79 in the town of Fenton. There is no threat to the public. No injuries were reported to the man or to law enforcement, the investigation continues.

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The Annual Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund 3rd annual fundraising show will be held Saturday with a variety of local musicians to raise money for those seeking careers in Music, long time area musician and organizer Bruce Beadle explains:

(Bruce Beadle 6-20-23)

Beadle said that Palmer was a local jazz guitarist who played with Harry Chapin back in the 70’s, he passed away a few years ago after battling cancer. Tickets for the show are available at Nazzito’s Wines & Liquors, The Blarney Stone or at the door.

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The annual Nate Lull Golf Tournament will be held this Sunday, he said that the goal continues to be to raise money for his Scholarship fund,

(Nate Lull 7-14-23)

Lull said that those who want to sign up last minute can do so by going to Natelull.com.

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Delhi Telephone, or DTC, will be holding a Meet & Greet with Walton residents on Saturday from 11:00 to 2:00 PM at the Walton Fire Department, DTC Spokesman Jason Miller said there will be lunch and DTC will be donating to the Walton Fire Department:

(Jason Miller 7-14-23)

Miller said that they are completing the infrastructure & installations in Walton this year & next year they should be able to begin the work to expand into the village of Sidney.

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State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that the Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2024 for all counties, towns and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2024 inflation factor at 6.26% which is well above the 2% allowable levy increase. The tax cap limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap.

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WCDO NEWS TUESDAY 6-20-23 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-tuesday-6-20-23/ Tue, 20 Jun 2023 19:34:25 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=9762 Continue reading ]]> P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-20-23

The Annual Ron Palmer Memorial Scholarship Fund will be hold their 3rd annual fundraising show, with a variety of local musicians to raise money for those seeking careers in Music, long time area musician and organizer Bruce Beadle explains:

(Bruce Beadle 6-20-23)

Beadle said that Palmer was a local jazz guitarist who played with Harry Chapin back in the 70’s, he passed away a few years ago after battling cancer. Tickets for the show on July 15th at the Norwich American legion from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM, Tickets are available at Nazzitto’s Liquors, The Blarney Stone or at the door.

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Delhi Telephone Company, or DTC, is working to wrap up their work, in order to offer their Internet, Phone & TV Services to Walton Village Residents, Jason Miller of DTC Explains:

(Jason Miller 6-20-23)

DTC was part of the state’s plan a few years ago to get Internet Services to under-served rural areas, then have since planned to get infrastructure set up to include villages around the region to offer Fiber Optic high speed internet, with plans in the work to get into the Village of Sidney in the next few years.

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Organizers for the upcoming Southern Tier Music Festival are needed to assist with a variety of function at the show at the Sidney Airport on Saturday, July 1st. those who wish to volunteer should contact Teri Schunk 607-435-5620 or teresa.schunk@nbtinsurance.com, Volunteers are needed before, during and after the event

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State Comptroller’s office announced the results of an audit of the Oxford Academy and Central School District. District officials did not comply with competitive bidding requirements for 33 of 35 transportation contracts totaling $322,056, fuel credit card purchases resulting totaling $16,258 did not comply with district procedures, and that vehicle repair invoices and parts ordered by the vehicle maintenance and repair vendor were not reviewed to verify that the parts ordered were for district vehicles.

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The Town of Sidney Highway Department announced that Back River Road will be closed from Rte 357 to Exit 10 starting June 26th thru June 28th. It will also be closed July 5th and July 6th for paving, area motorists are advised to use other local roads during the work periods.

A.M. NEWS Tuesday 6-20-23

Delaware County Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigation Division received information that inmate Derek Wignall of Hancock repetitively violated a County Court Order of Protection while incarcerated at the Delaware County Jail, prior to his release from the Correctional Facility. At the completion of their investigation, Officers located and arrested Wignall in the Village of Hancock, he is charged with Aggravated Criminal Contempt, he was arraigned and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail in lieu of $15,000 bail. Wignall is scheduled to re- appear at Delhi Town Court at a later date to answer the charges.

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The Oneonta Common Council held a special meeting last week, they voted to demolish the municipal parking garage, new plans call for the building of a new garage and possibly re-imagining the area into a new transit hub, Consulting firm Wendell Companies reported to the council that the whole project could cost up to $30 Million Dollars.

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The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce will be holding their Quarterly Networking Mixer today. The mixer runs from 5:00 to 6:30 Pm at Damaschke Field, prior to tonight’s Oneonta Outlaws game.

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WCDO NEWS MONDAY 11-30-20 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-monday-11-30-20/ Mon, 30 Nov 2020 20:04:05 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=8055 Continue reading ]]> P.M. NEWS Monday 11-30-20

Governor Cuomo held a daily COVID 19 briefing today, as the numbers keep increasing, he talked about the importance of Hospitals being ready for the next wave of activity:

(Cuomo 11-30-20)

The state tested over 148,000 Sunday, with over 6800 people testing positive, a rate of 4.5%, the number of people hospitalized is 3532, triple the number in the last 30 days, there were 57 deaths from the virus Sunday, the state death toll is 26,747.

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Chenango County Public Health announced their latest COVID 19 numbers today, they have 60 active cases, 324 Quarantines & 6 Hospitalizations, they have had 639 total cases, with 551 Recoveries, 10 deaths & they have conducted 44,991 tests.

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The Delaware Valley Humane Society is partnering with Staffworks for the annual Save A Life Fundraiser, Erin Insinga of the Humane Society explains:

(Erin Insinga 11-30-20)

The Fundraiser runs through December 31st, more information is available at 563-7780 or on the Delaware Valley Humane Society Facebook page.

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State Police announced that Superintendent Keith Corlett will retire after 35 years with the New York State Police. He became the 16th Superintendent of the New York State Police on June 4, 2019. As Superintendent, he commanded more than 5,000 troopers, investigators and civilian support staff.

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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce & other organizations have teamed up for the annual Toys for Tots campaign throughout the county, Chamber President Ray Pucci explains:

(Ray Pucci 11-30-20)

Area drop off points include Delhi Telephone Company, Arc of Delaware County, Beaver Mountain Log Homes in Deposit, Mirabito Energy Products on Steiner Road in Sidney & the Sidney Airport.  This year’s Delaware County campaign runs through this Friday December 4th, when Chamber staff will pick up the toys from member businesses, more information is available at 746-1600.

A.M. NEWS MONDAY 11-30-20

The State Health Department tested over 158,000 people Saturday, with more than 6700 positive tests reported.  Patient Hospitalization is up to 3,372, the Number in an ICU bed is up to 667 & those on Ventilators are at 326.  There were 55 Deaths; the Total number of Deaths statewide is 26,690.

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Otsego County Department of Health reported 27 cases reported Thursday & Friday & 22 cases reported over the weekend, past 2 days.  Otsego County is up to 1295 total confirmed cases with 97 active cases,  4 are hospitalized there have been 8 deaths,  764 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 71 confirmed cases linked to Hartwick College

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Delaware County Public Health reported 9 new cases of COVID 19 Saturday & 3 new cases on Sunday.  62 cases were active, there were 5 people hospitalized & 240 quarantined.  They report 358 total cases with 9 deaths & 287 recoveries.

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Broome County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded Thursday to the report of a 1-car roll-over accident on Oquaga Lake Road in the Town of Sanford.  Upon arrival to the scene, Patrols found a 2001 Nissan Xterra SUV on its side down a 40 foot embankment. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was partially ejected from the vehicle and did not survive the accident. The investigation is still on-going, and it is unknown why the vehicle left the roadway. The driver was identified as 42 year old Brian Ellis of Hancock.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 7-12-19 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-friday-7-12-19/ Fri, 12 Jul 2019 19:28:39 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=7090 Continue reading ]]> Corey Weidman of Norwich pleaded guilty this week in federal court on a variety of drug charges stemming from his arrest in Norwich in December of last year.  The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office raided Weidman’s apartment after a 2-month investigation, officers seized Crystal Meth, Cocaine, marijuana, LSD, suboxone, a loaded handgun and more than $35,000 in cash. Weidman will be sentenced on November 25th.

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State Police have reported that a 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a homicide in the town of Cobleskill.  Police responded to a residence at 435 Lamont District Road in Cobleskill and found the 50-year-old unidentified male victim with a fatal gunshot wound to the back of the head.  A 17-year-old has been remanded to the Schoharie County Jail and is currently charged with Assault, Criminal Use of a Firearm, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Additional charges may be pending. The incident remains under investigation.

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The State Public Service Commission approved an agreement with Charter Communications/ Spectrum, to resolve disputes over the Commission’s network expansion condition that was contained in the Commission’s approval of the company’s merger with Time Warner Cable in 2016.  Under the terms of the agreement, Charter will expand its network to provide high-speed broadband service to 145,000 residences and businesses entirely in Upstate New York and will pay an additional $12 million to expand broadband service to additional premises.

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The annual Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball Tournament will be held this weekend on the streets of Norwich; Organizer Tom Revoir said that they could still use a few more people to volunteer for the event:

(Tom Revoir 7-12-19)

Revoir said that about 340 teams are participating in the tournament this weekend. 

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Catholic Charities in Sidney is once again offering free backpacks to local children in need for the 2019-202 school year, Spokesperson Penny McKnight explains:

(Penny McKnight 7-12-19)

McKnight said that the deadline to apply is August 12th, also donations of school supplies will be accepted, and more information is available by calling the Sidney Office at 604-4071.

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The Greater Afton Area Chamber of Commerce is holding their inaugural Sunday Summer Concert Series, at various locations around Afton through September 8th, Chamber Vice President Melissa Matthews explains:

(Melissa Matthews 7-12-19)

More information about the Sunday Summer Concert series in Afton can be found at gaacoc.com.

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The “Help After Loss” nonprofit group, which is also known as HALos, announced that they are purchasing the former Afton Great American building.  HALos purchased the building at an auction in June, closing is anticipated in late July or August, plans call for some of the space to be used by HALos, and additional space can be rented out to interested businesses following renovations. Donations like building supplies, paints, or gift certificates will be accepted, more information is available at 639-4256 or 240-1550 or by email at HALosOrg@aol.com. or online at helpafterloss.com

The Sidney Town Board received a petition at Thursday’s meeting from Muddy Rivers farm Brewery Owners Dustin & Jared Wood, in favor of changing the zoning laws to allow the business to continue at their current site on the Back River Road at Tryon’s Corners, past a July 25th deadline.  Sidney Town Supervisor Gene Pigford Told WCDO News about potential Town zoning Board & Subsequent Town Board Action on Muddy Rivers:

(Gene Pigford 7-12-19)

Pigford said that the final actions my take beyond the July 25th deadline, he does not anticipate the business will close at that time.

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Delaware County Social Services Commissioner Dana Scuderi-Hunter has taken an indefinitely leave of absence from that position.  No timetable was announced for the commissioner’s return, or reason for the leave of absence.

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A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Baptist Church in Oneonta tomorrow at 333 Main Street.  All Blood Types are needed, the Blood Drive will be held from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on December 31 will be capped at 2% for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. The tax cap limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with some exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap.

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The 43rd Annual Carnival of Sales will be held tomorrow throughout the village of Unadilla, Chamber of Commerce Spokesperson Jackie Carey explains:

(Jackie Carey 7-12-19)

The event will run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, More information is available at the Unadilla Chamber web site: unadillachamberofcommerce.org

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Delhi Telephone Company representatives will be in Sidney Center tomorrow as they continue to expand broadband services locally, with High Speed Internet, Cable TV including HD & DVR & phone services.  Jason Miller of DTC comments:

(Jason Miller 7-12-19)

Miller said that the Meet & Greet with the Sidney Center Fire Department tomorrow will run from 11:00 to 2:00 PM.

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The Sidney Central School District will be holding a special Board of Education meeting today, at 4:30pm in the high school library. This meeting is open to the public.

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WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 5-10-19 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-friday-5-10-19/ Fri, 10 May 2019 18:51:58 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=6963 Continue reading ]]> State Police have arrested 40 year old Curtis Cuttino & 46 year old Michael McVicker of York Pennsylvania, in connection with the fatal shooting of an Apalachin man in his home on Dorothy Lane Thursday morning. Cuttino was apprehended a short distance away Thursday on the Vestal parkway, McVicker was apprehended in Monticello, both have been charged with 2nd degree murder & are being held without bail in the Broome County Jail.

The Ed Wessels Canoe Regatta will be held tomorrow on the Susquehanna River, sponsored by the Sidney Chamber of Commerce, long time area Paddler Ed Curley comments:

(Ed Curley 5-10-19)

Curley said that proceeds will benefit a Sidney high school Senior interested in a Business degree, through the Sidney Dollars for Scholars program.   Registration starts at 8:30 AM, the Post-race dinner and awards will be at the Elks Lodge in Sidney.

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Catholic Charities is looking for people to volunteer for their Mentoring program, spokesperson Kayla Johnson explains:

(Kayla Johnson 5-10-19)

Anyone interested in mentoring can call Catholic Charites at their Sidney Office at 604-4071 or by email: kjohnson@charitiesccdo.org.

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Delhi Telephone or DTC has branched out around the region and with the services they provide, they will be hosting an event that will also raise funds for the Sidney Center Fire Department on Monday, DTC spokesman Jason Miller explains:

(Jason Miller 5-10-19)

Miller said that DTC is offering a variety of services including High Speed Broad band Internet, Phone Plans, TV Packages & home security systems.

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The Family Resource Network will be offering a program Monday in Norwich regarding self-advocacy for those with Autism issues, Spokesperson Robin Piefer explains:

(Robin Piefer 5-10-19)

The program will be held at the Chenango Inn & Suites at 75 North Broad Street in Norwich Monday from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon, more information is available at familyrn.org.

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The Child Advocacy Center will be hosting “Stop The Cycle Of Violence” tomorrow at their 8 Silver Street Location in Norwich.  2, 3 & 4 wheel vehicles are welcome to participate, registration starts at 9:00 AM, and proceeds will be used for client resources & for professional development of the Center’s staff.

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The Warwick Rhode Island School district came under fire earlier this week, after they announced that students with school lunch debts would be served cold sunbutter & jelly sandwiches.  Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya announced that his company would pay off the lunch debt, estimated at $77,000 dollars covering about 1650 children in the district.

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The public is invited to volunteer at the City of Oneonta’s Trees for Tributaries tree planting event to be held at the upper end of Wilber Park on Graduate Avenue on Wednesday, May 15th at 10:00 am. The City is holding the event in conjunction with the DEC`s “Trees for Tributaries” initiative.   The event itself will consist of planting approximately 80 seedlings of various species, tools will be supplied.  The tree planting event is free and open to the public; more information is available at 432-6465 or dec.ny.gov.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 39-year-old Frank Darmody of Hobart for felony DWI, Aggravated driving with a BAC of .19%, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle & operating a motor vehicle without a required ignition interlock device.  Deputies responded to a report of a Motorcycle Accident on McMurdy Brook Road in the Town of Kortright, Darmody was arrested & was arraigned at Delhi Town Court and was remanded to the Delaware County Jail on $500 dollars’ cash bail or $1000 bond.

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Police have 2 men in custody, in connection with a home invasion & fatal shooting of a resident at 5 Dorothy Lane in Apalachin Thursday Morning.  The name of the deceased has not yet been released, the investigation is continuing.

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Funeral services for 16 year old Amelia Wakefield of Oxford will be held Today at 5:00 PM, in the auditorium of the Oxford Academy Middle School.  Wakefield was found deceased in a residence on Water Street in Smithville Flats last Friday Night, the investigation into her death is continuing.

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3 people were arrested after The Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force searched a home at 159 Conklin Avenue in Binghamton.  Police seized fentanyl, methadone and suboxone, plus powder cutting agents, packaging materials and digital scales, the 3 people arrested were Kimberly Knapik, Courtney Douglas and Anthony Zuccaro of Binghamton.

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THE VILLAGE OF SIDNEY WILL ACCEPT DROPPED OFF APPLIANCES, TIRES AND METAL AT THE SIDNEY VILLAGE GARAGE TODAY & TOMORROW.  MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE AT 561-2329.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 6-14-18 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-thursday-6-14-18/ Thu, 14 Jun 2018 18:50:18 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=6327 Continue reading ]]> Former Bassett Hospital Nurse Anderson Lee has been indicted on 6 counts of unlawful surveillance, for allegedly placing a camera in a staff only area of Bassett , Lee was released after posting bail & will face arraignment on the grand jury charges shortly.
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State police arrested Charles Walsh of Sidney on charges of assault, criminal nuisance & unlawful possession of a firearm, & criminal possession of marijuana following an investigation into a domestic dispute in the village of Sidney. Walsh is accused of striking a person & burning a telephone cord to prevent that victim from calling police. Walsh was arraigned & remanded to the Delaware county jail on $5,000 cash bail pending future court action.
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State Police arrested 57 year old David Bailey of Sidney on charges of sexual abuse, & endangering the welfare of a child. Bailey is accused of inappropriately touching a child, and sending inappropriate messages to the same child on social media, he was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County jail on $15,000 cash bail or $30,000 bond pending future court action.
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17 year old Michael Stimpson of Laurens was indicted by an Otsego County Grand Jury on 4 counts of 1st degree sexual abuse. Stimpson is accused of inappropriately touching a child under the age of 11; he faces arraignment on the charges shortly.
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The Annual Unadilla Flag Day Parade will be held this evening, organizer Dave Welch explains:

(Dave Welch 6-14-18)

Welch said that this year will be the 67th Unadilla Flag Day Parade.
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The 129th Afton Fair will be held next month at the fairgrounds, organizer Rhonda Barriger explains:

(Rhonda Barriger 6-14-18)

This Year’s Afton Fair will run from July 6th through the 8th.
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Governor Andrew Cuomo has a 51-44% favorability rating among likely general election voters, according to the latest Sienna Poll. Cuomo leads Republican Marcus Molinaro by a 56-37%, Among Democrats, Cuomo leads Cynthia Nixon 61-26%. Nixon leads Molinaro by a 46-35% margin.
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NYSEG is reporting several outages following last night’s storm. over 1400 were without power in the town of Guilford, about 330 in the town of New Berlin, & about 345 in the town of Butternuts & Unadilla. Crews are working to restore the power as quickly as possible.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their 2018 Business Awards today at 5:30 pm at Delaware County FoodWorks+, in Andes. This year’s Business of the Year is the Delaware County Broadband Initiative, which is collaboration by Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Delhi Telephone & Margaretville Telephone Company. The New Business of the Year is Catskills Regional Harvest, the Tourism Award goes to Delaware and Ulster Railroad & Business Advocate of the Year is JIM DOIG President, SFCU. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
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The state Department of Health paid $1.28 billion in unnecessary Medicaid managed care premiums over a nearly six-year period for enrollees who already had private insurance, according to an audit by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. About $70.6 million of the premiums were paid to MCOs that were related through some form of ownership to the 3rd-party insurer. DiNapoli recommended DOH: Improve monitoring efforts to prevent and recover the premiums; Implement controls to remove those recipients with 3rd-party health insurance; & Review the managed care premiums, and recover unnecessary payments. The report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
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Delaware County Sheriff Deputy’s arrested 48 year old Jason Lupo of Delhi for 3rd degree Assault, following a domestic dispute. Lupo was arranged in Town of Delhi Court and released to reappear at a later date.

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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 5-10-18 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/wcdo-news-thursday-5-10-18/ Thu, 10 May 2018 18:53:15 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=6261 Continue reading ]]> Last year, billions of gallons of untreated sewage and storm water impacted more than 200 waterways in New York due to antiquated and overwhelmed sewer systems, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The report details the problems with combined sewer overflows, which commingle the water from rain and snow melt with the wastewater in combined sewer systems. There are 46 communities in New York responsible for 807 outfalls where excess untreated or partially treated wastewater is discharged from pipes directly to rivers, streams, estuaries and coastal waters when their systems are overwhelmed. The full report is available at osc.state.ny.us.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to State route 10 near Beers Brook Road in the Town of Walton to assist the Walton Fire Department following a grass fire. The Investigation determined that the fire was caused by a projectile firework; Deputies arrested 26 year old Brett McLaughlin of Hancock, with Unlawfully Dealing with Fireworks, and for violating the State’s Burn Ban. DEC Law prohibits open burning between March 16th to May 14th. McLaughlin was issued an appearance ticket for Town of Walton Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported theft of a road sign in the Town of Delhi that led to the recovery of numerous highway signs & Coldwell Banker/Timberland Properties real estate signs. Deputies reported that they recovered more than 30 signs and charged 18 year old Russell Storey of Andes, 18 year old Dylan Reed of Margaretville, NY, and an unidentified 17 year old Roxbury male with Grand Larceny & Criminal Mischief & they also charged 20 year old Darian Scudder of Halcottsville with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property. All 4 suspects were issued appearance tickets for Town of Middletown Court at a later date.
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Delaware County Public Health will be presenting Lori Benson Adams of Breakthrough Learning Solutions; she will discuss Executive Functioning Skills in Children. The conference will be held at SUNY Delhi on May 22nd from 9:00 am until 3:00pm. Benson Adams will explore strategies to help children strengthen their executive function skills; registration is requested through Delaware County Public Health at 832-5200.
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The Rome New York Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing woman who was traveling to the area from New York City & has not returned home. Hildegarde “Grace” Seabron was last seen at Port Authority in Manhattan at 8:30 AM Monday, she is described as white, 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing 140 pounds, with short blonde hair and glasses, she suffers from bipolar disorder, Seabron was last seen wearing a black coat, black jeans, a cream colored scarf and brown boots, and police say she will be in need of medication. Anyone with information regarding Seabron’s whereabouts can call 732-421-6339 or contact local law enforcement.
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The New York State Fair is offering Lifetime Passes, starting next week. Fair officials announced that on Monday at 6:00 AM, 200 Lifetime Passes will be made available on the fair’s online store, at nysfair.ny.gov for $200 each. The passes are metal medallions and allow free admission to the owner for any day of the fair. The owner’s name will be engraved on the back of the medallion. Along with the medallion, the owner must show valid photo identification to get free admission to the fair. The medallion can be picked up at the fair’s administration building starting on August 1. The 2018 New York State Fair runs from August 22 to September 3.

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Governor Cuomo has named Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas as the special prosecutor to investigate allegations that former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman physically abused 4 women. Schneiderman resigned on Monday following the publishing of an article in “The New Yorker” where the women accused Schneiderman of striking them.
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The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor local businesses at their 2018 Business Awards to be held on June 14 at 5:30 pm at Delaware County FoodWorks+, in Andes. This year’s Business of the Year is the Delaware County Broadband Initiative, which is a collaboration by Delaware County Electric Cooperative, Delhi Telephone & Margaretville Telephone Company. The New Business of the Year is Catskills Regional Harvest, the Tourism Award goes to Delaware and Ulster Railroad & Business Advocate of the Year is JIM DOIG President, SFCU. More information is available at delawarecounty.org or 746-2281.
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The Jericho Arts Council will hold their Annual Meeting Today, at 6:00 pm in the gallery of the Town Hall Theater in Bainbridge. The Council board will elect new officers, discuss new initiatives and answer any questions.
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