State Police announced that 1 person was arrested during an Underage Drinking Initiative in Chenango and Otsego Counties. The initiative took place on May 28th & Alcohol was sold to a minor at Smithville General Store in Smithville Flats. An appearance ticket was issued to the clerk who sold alcohol to the minor. Other businesses were in in South Otselic, Norwich, Oxford, Greene & Morris.

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Sidney Federal Credit Union awarded $10,000 in scholarships to selected graduating members this year, Vice President Sales and Marketing Andrew Smith explains:

(Andrew Smith 6-2-22)

SFCU Scholarship recipients were Kayla Houck of Downsville, Hannah Sulas of Schenevus, Sariah Vesterfelt & Christina Ritter of Walton, Autumn Madugno of Bainbridge-Guilford, Zoe Gifford of Deposit, Anna Dewey of Sidney, Madison Felter of Hancock & Sebastian Quarella and Skyler Nowalk of Greene.

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Development Chenango Corporation announced the next phase of the ‘Hotel Norwich’ initiative. Last year, Development Chenango purchased 14 to 16 South Broad Street, Norwich, for the purpose of developing a boutique hotel. Development Chenango sent out a formal “Request for Qualifications” to identify a developer and operator, the DCC Board of Directors awarded the project to Mike and Dan O’Reilly, owners of Principle Design Engineering, they have 1 year to secure the funding necessary to get the project started.

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Delaware County Board of Elections reminds county voters to Register to vote for the June 28th Primary Election, tomorrow June 3rd is the last day to register in person or postmark a registration form for the June 28th Primary Election. Republican and Democratic Parties have primaries for Governor this year. Registration forms and applications for absentee ballots may be found online at delcony.us, call 607-832-5321 or stop in at 3 Gallant Avenue in Delhi. Delhi NY.

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The 73rd annual Sherburne Pageant of Bands takes place today through Saturday. Over 30 school districts are scheduled to participate in Saturday’s main event on main Street in Sherburne at 1:00 PM.

A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-2-22

18-year-old Payton Gendron of Conklin was charged Wednesday by an Erie County Grand Jury with domestic terrorism motivated by hate and 10 counts of 1st-degree murder. Gendron has been in custody since the May 14th shooting at a Buffalo TOPS Supermarket, the 25-count indictment also contains charges of murder and attempted murder as a hate crime and weapons possession.

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State Police responded to a report of a head-on collision involving an SUV and a Trailways bus on State Highway 23 in the town of Davenport. The only occupant of the SUV, a 65-year-old woman of Stamford, was pronounced deceased on scene. Her name is being withheld pending notifications to family. 5 people were on the bus, the driver is a 44-year-old woman of Astoria, and passenger who is a 59-year-old female of Hartwick were transported to Bassett Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. 3 other passengers were not injured, The investigation is on-going.

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A law introduced after the murder of Utica teen Bianca Devins has passed in the State Senate and Assembly. Bianca’s Law would create criminal and civil penalties for disseminating personal images of crime victims. In 2019, Bianca Devins was murdered by Brandon Clark in Utica, he posted photos of her body on social media, which were spread on various platforms and sent directly to members of her family. The law is headed to Governor Hochul’s desk for approval..

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The Sidney Chamber of Commerce will host their Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony tonight, with 3 awards to be given out, Chamber President Teri Schunk comments:

(Teri Schunk 6-2-22)

This year’s Organization of the Year award goes to the Sidney Alumni Association, Spokesman Brian Innes commented:

(Brian Innes 6-2-22)

Chamber President Teri Schunk was chosen as the Citizen of the Years, the Business of the Years award goes to Gavin’s Pizza. The Annual Dinner will be held at the Sidney Fire Hall on River street starting at 5:00 PM.

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Commerce Chenango & The Development Chenango Corporation announced that an agreement has been signed for the purchase of the former SUNY Morrisville building that sits on 14-16 South Broad Street in Norwich, for the purpose of the development of a Hotel. Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green told WCDO News what is planned:

(Kerri Green 6-18-21)

The site for the future “Hotel Norwich”, will allow for a 45-unit hotel in downtown Norwich with a large meeting space, and restaurant, the closing on the property is expected in August.

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The Annual Chenango County Dairy Day returns to Norwich tomorrow, after being cancelled last year due to the pandemic.  The event will be held at the Chenango County Fairgrounds starting with a parade at 10:30 and the event runs from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

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The Raymond Corporation in Greene announced that 3 West Coast authorized Raymond Solutions and Support Centers are rebranding under a single name to better deliver industry leading intralogistics solutions to customers and to provide expanded customized service and support. The 3 will do business as Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions.  The newly announced Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions will cover 20 locations across 8 states including California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Alaska.  More information is available at raymondcorp.com.

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Governor Cuomo reminded New Yorkers that Open enrollment for the NY State of Health will remain open through the end of the year. The NY State of Health provides seamless access to affordable coverage at nystateofhealth.ny.gov.

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The ‘Get a Shot to Make Your Future’ vaccine incentive is continuing to New Yorkers 12-17 years of age to get a COVID-19 vaccination, and win a 4 year full scholarship to a SUNY or CUNY school.  Locally 14 year old Jordan Gallusser of Oneonta has won a scholarship through this program.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 6-18-21

The Chenango County Health Department is hosting a FREE Janssen Vaccine Clinic at the Norwich Fairgrounds during the Dairy Day Event on Saturday from 11:00 to 1:00 pm.  No appointment is needed, The Clinic is first come first serve, 100 doses available, You must be 18 years or older for this type of vaccine & You will need to complete a health screening form before your shot & you will need to wait 15 minutes afterward.  More information is available at 337-1660.

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The Village of Sidney announced that the water will be shut off today from about 8am to noon from Sunset Ave to Circle Drive on West Main Street.  Crews have been installing new water valves in that area.

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Delaware County Public Health released their weekly COVID 19 statistics Thursday; they reported 10 new cases in the previous week, with 11 active cases, 6 hospitalized and 29 quarantined.  Public Health urges Delaware County residents to get fully vaccinated against COVID.

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Raymond Corporation in Greene has had their manufacturing portion of their facility closed Thursday & today, after an employee tested positive for COVID 19.  The Company released a statement, reporting that a few additional tests are pending among those who had contact with the employee, The decision was made to shut down manufacturing operations to sanitize and disinfect in accordance with recommended protocols, the company stated that they will continue to work closely with local authorities and health care providers to protect the health of their employees.

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Chenango County Public Health announced that they have had 206 total confirmed cases of COVID 19 since March, with 162 Active Quarantines, 1 current Hospitalization, 7 deaths, and over 16,200 Tests have been performed.

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U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the Prospect Terrace Fire Company in Binghamton this afternoon, as she repeated her call for legislation to provide local governments with direct federal relief that can be used to pay for essential services like Fire Departments, Police Departments & other emergency Services, and offset lost revenues and increased costs from the COVID-19 emergency. Gillibrand also called for the Trump Administration to renew the $600 week unemployment to those unemployed due to the pandemic, those benefits along with provisions that keep people from being evicted, expire at midnight tonight.

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Governor Cuomo announced more than $30 million to enhance COVID-19 contact tracing and flu prevention in advance of the fall flu season. The majority of funds are available to counties in the form of grants, & they can be used to increase local health department staffing capacity for enhanced detection, surveillance and prevention of COVID-19. The Governor also announced $2 million in additional immunization funds to expand flu vaccination rates statewide to prevent overwhelming the healthcare system in the event of a severe flu season.

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The Arc Otsego presented Golden Artist Colors as 1 of the statewide recipients of The Arc New York 2020 Employer Recognition Award. Golden Artist Colors produces paints used by artists worldwide, there are 2 individuals who have intellectual or other developmental disabilities currently employed, and Golden Artists have been employing individuals with disabilities from The Arc Otsego since 2000.

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Development Chenango Corporation has assisted County Businesses recently to make renovations or expand their operation, & they have announced a new loan opportunity for Chenango County businesses needing financial help due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Commerce Chenango CEO & President Kerri Green explain:

(Kerri Green 7-31-20)

Green said that more information is available by calling her at 334-1404 or by email: kgreen@chenangony.org.

Otsego County Department of Health announced that they will have a testing site today from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, at the Exeter Town Barn on State Highway 28 in Schuyler Lake.  The testing site is limited to people who are NOT sick, but want to be tested for the Coronavirus, The testing will be by a nasal swab.  The testing site will be drive up only, individuals are required to stay in their vehicle & wear a face mask.  Pre-Registration is required at 547-4279. 

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Delaware County received no new positive test results for COVID-19 Thursday and 1 additional recovery, the known active cases is 4. To date there have been 94 confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, with 37 people under mandatory quarantine and 1 person under precautionary quarantine, 4 people are isolated at home and no one is hospitalized, 6 people have died and 84 have fully recovered.

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The Afton Fair Board announced that even though there is no fair at the Fairgrounds this year, those who love Fair Food will be able to buy it Today through Sunday, Board Spokesperson Rhonda Barriger explains:

(Rhonda Barriger 7-23-20)

The drive through food event will be held today from 4:00 to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 12:00 to 8:00 PM & Sunday the 2nd from 12:00 Noon to 7:00 PM.

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Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center will host a Silent Auction and Family Fishing Day Tomorrow.  The Family Fishing day is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and the Silent Auction is from 9 am – 3 pm. Both events are free to enter and open to the public.  Proceeds raised from the Silent Auction fund the organization’s annual operating budget.  More information is available on the Friends of Rogers Facebook page.

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The deadline to submit a comment regarding hydraulic fracturing returning to New York, ended Friday afternoon oat 5:00 PM.  Thousands of comments were submitted over the course of the DEC accepting comments over the last few year’s, they may render their decision on hydraulic fracturing by February 27^th.

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Delaware County Public Health will be holding a Flu clinic on Monday, January 21, 2013 from 1:00 PM-2: 30PM by appointment only, at Delaware County Public Health, 99 Main St, Delhi, NY 13753.  Public Health has a limited supply of Flu vaccine for ages 3 and up, the cost of the vaccine is $25.00, and insurances will not be billed.  To make an appointment for the flu shot people must call Delaware County Public Health at 607-832-5200.  More information is available at the State Health Department website at: health.ny.gov/diseases

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Commerce Chenango announced that Development Chenango Corporation has been awarded $250,000 to establish a Main Street Grant Program in the Village of New Berlin.  New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter commented:

(Terry Potter)

The funding from the New York State Office of Community Renewal will leverage an additional $84,000 from the owners of the 6 downtown buildings that will be renovated.   4 other Chenango county projects were also funded Sunrise Family Farms in Greene; the Village of Greene to conduct a sewer collection engineering study; DCMO BOCES & Golden Artist Colors.

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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a one-car motor vehicle accident that occurred on State Highway 17.  24 year old  Sarah Stenuf of East Syracuse was traveling east when her vehicle left the roadway and struck the guide rail, she was transported to Catskill Regional Medical Center in Harris to be evaluated and was released.