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DELHI UNITED MINSTRY – WCDO Radio News http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews FM 100.9 / AM 1490 in Sidney, Bainbridge, and Unadilla, NY, and Worldwide @ WCDOLive.com Tue, 08 Aug 2017 19:53:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 43172800 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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]]> 5775 A.M. NEWS TUESDAY 12-9-14 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/a-m-news-tuesday-12-9-14/ http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/a-m-news-tuesday-12-9-14/#comments Tue, 09 Dec 2014 18:28:25 +0000 http://www.wcdoonline.com/localnews/?p=3517 Continue reading →]]> New York State has been selected by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to participate in a federal pilot program for the procurement of locally grown produce to State schools. The Pilot Project for Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables was included in the 2014 federal Farm Bill to get local fruits & vegetables into schools. . New York is one of 8 states selected to participate in the initiative.
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Residents in the Afton School district voted to purchase property at 43 Caswell Street for $45,000, by a vote of 139 to 23. The district will purchase the property and a building for parking and for storage.
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State Police at Oneonta arrested 32-year-old Andrew Ross of Oneonta for Driving While Intoxicated with a BAC of .15%, almost twice the legal limit. The arrest resulted from a traffic stop on Glen Drive in the Town of Oneonta; Ross was issued tickets returnable in the Town of Oneonta Court on December 16th ,
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The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to give a blood donation in Delhi today. Donors with all types are needed, especially those with O negative, A negative and B negative. Blood donations will be accepted today in Delhi from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM at the Delhi United Ministry, 1 Church Street. Visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS-to make an appointment or for more information.

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