DISNEY JUNIOR DANCE PARTY – WCDO Radio News

WCDO NEWS FRIDAY 9-28-18

wcdonews — Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:10:41 +0000

69 year old Diane Wood of Sherburne has been identified as the person killed in a fire in Sherburne Wednesday. Area Firefighters fought the blaze at 605 Glanville Hill-Hardscrabble Road for about 6 hours, the house was fully engulfed by the time fire fighters arrived after a passerby called it in. the cause of the fire has not yet been determined & the investigation is continuing.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Department announced that 17-year-old Ali Masland was found safe Thursday, the developmentally challenged teen had been reported missing from her residence in the Town of Chenango late Wednesday afternoon. No further details have been released.
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The 1st Annual “Pull For A Cure” event will be held this Saturday at the Trout Creek Fire Department, with a variety of events scheduled to raise money for Sidney Center resident Joshua Newell, who is battling cancer, spokesperson Melissa Oakley explains:

(Melissa Oakley 9-24-18)

Last minute Sponsors who are interested in participating can contact Oakley at 369-4174.
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O’Connor Hospital in Delhi will host its annual Family Flu Clinic this Saturday; Spokesperson Carol Howard said that it is important to get the flu vaccination early this year, as some cases have already been reported in New York State:

(Carol Howard 9-24-18)

The clinic will run from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon Saturday; more information is available at 746-0334.
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52nd Street: the Music of Billy Joel will be performed at the Martin W. Kappel Theater in Norwich this Saturday Night. Chenango Arts Council Executive Director Alecia O’Neill comments:

(Alecia O’Neill 9-25-18)

Tickets are available at the Theater Box Office or at 336-ARTS or at chenangoarts.org.
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Commerce Chenango announced that the 3rd annual Chobani Chamber Challenge Trail Run will be held Sunday in the Pharsalia Woods. The Run features both 5k and 10k races, Chobani will distribute yogurt to participants, more information is available at chenangony.org/events.
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The Disney Junior Dance Party On Tour comes to the Broome County Forum in Binghamton tonight at 6:00 PM. Promoter Stu Green explains:

(Stu Green 9-28-18)

Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster.com or at the Box Office.
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The Bainbridge Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Lightning Bug dash will be held Saturday at General Clinton Park in Bainbridge, to raise money for a Bainbridge native fighting cancer, according to organizer Heather Bucalos of Sidney:

(Heather Bucalos 9-28-18)

More information about the event can be found at the Bainbridge Glow Run 5K & 1 Mile Lightning Bug Dash Facebook Page.
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Sidney Village Police arrested 19 year old Kayla Marie Hixon of Sidney Wednesday for criminal sale of a controlled substance, criminal sale of marijuana & endangering the welfare of a minor. Hixon was arraigned & was sent to the Delaware County Jail on $25,000 cash of $50,000 bond pending future court action.
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A benefit will be held Saturday for the family of the late Mike Constable of Sidney Center, who died recently from Pancreatic Cancer, Spokesperson Cindy Constable explains:

(Cindy Constable 9-11-18)

The event will run Saturday from 12:00 Noon until 6:00 PM at the Sidney Center Fire Hall, More information is available at 369-7659.
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SUNY Oneonta & Hartwick College Piano teacher John Colonna & his Jazz trio will be performing at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theater Saturday night, Jericho Arts Council President Phil Wade comments:

(PHIL WADE 9-28-18)

More information is available at jerichoarts.com.
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WCDO NEWS THURSDAY 4-26-18

wcdonews — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 20:52:19 +0000

State Police released more details on the April 11th crash that killed Whitesboro Police Officer Kevin Crossley. Troopers reported that an eyewitness and a surveillance video showed Officer Crossley made a U-turn, his patrol vehicle then collided with an SUV driven by Nicole Moshier-Harris. Officer Crossley’s vehicle was travelling at 74 miles per hour, and his actions were consistent with pursuing an unidentified violator. The coroner’s report determined that Officer Crossley’s death was caused by multiple traumatic injuries & he was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. Moshier-Harris was issued a traffic ticket for failing to yield the right of way, no additional charges are anticipated.
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55 Year Old John Morrissette of Otego was arrested by the Otsego County Sheriff’s department for several charges; including felony DWI aggravated operating a motor vehicle with 0.18 percent BAC, following a traffic stop on Chestnut Street in Oneonta Sunday. Morrissette faces action in Town of Oneonta court on May 8th
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Delaware County Fair officials announced that ALL GRANDSTAND Tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 9:00 am. Tickets are available at delawarecountyfair.org, by phone at 1-800-585-3737 or at Hodges Sales and Service 53 Liberty Street in Walton.
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Law enforcement agencies across the state participated in the Operation Safe Stop Day today. Police officers will be on board school buses and monitoring bus routes to ensure safe driving. An estimated 50,000 motor vehicles illegally pass New York State school buses every day. Last year, more than 1000 tickets were issued for people passing a stopped school bus.
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Governor Cuomo launched Round 8 of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative, kicking off the 2018 competition for more than $750 million in state economic development resources. The Consolidated Funding Application will open to applicants on May 1, enabling businesses, municipalities, not-for-profits and the public to begin applying for Projects. Round 8 will include up to $150 million in capital grants and up to $75 million in Excelsior Tax Credits for projects and activities identified by the Councils as regional priorities.
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NYSEG President & CEO Carl Taylor announced a $400,000 economic development grant for Binghamton University this afternoon. The latest award brings the total up to $1.2 million in funding which NYSEG has granted to the university, to help support 3 projects under the company’s economic development electric infrastructure programs. The goal is to help offset electric-related infrastructure improvements as well as to research, develop and promote energy-efficient systems.
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Sidney will hold it’s annual Arbor Day Celebration tomorrow at the Walking Trail Pavilion in keith Clark park, beginning at 10:00 am. A tree dedication planting will be part of the activities. A limited number of young sapling trees will be distributed.
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Governor Cuomo announced that DICK’S Sporting Goods, has plans to construct the Company’s first-ever in-house eCommerce fulfillment center. The company will construct an approximate 245,000 square-foot addition to its recently opened distribution center in Broome County Corporate Park in Conklin. The expansion will lead to the creation of additional full-time jobs, totaling more than 500 new, full-time jobs at the site over the next 5 years.
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Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the Disney Junior Dance Party on tour, coming to the Broome County Forum on September 28th, Stu Green of Magic City productions explains:

(Stu Green 4-26-18)

Greene said that the tickets & VIP Ticket packages will all go on sale Friday morning at 10:00 AM.
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SUNY Broome will be hosting their annual Job Fair at the Ice center today. Several area employers will be represented at the Job Fair, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM today.
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Guilford Elementary School will be holding their annual Kindergarten Parent Information Night tonight at 6:30 PM in the Guilford cafeteria. Principal Linda Maynard explains:

(Linda Maynard 4-26-18)

More information is available by calling 895-6700.
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The Arc Otsego, in partnership with Family Resource Network will be hosting a Family Forum presented by LIFEPlan CCO today from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Pm at the Holiday Inn Oneonta. The Forum will include a presentation by LIFEPlan CCO on how Medicaid Service Coordination will transition to Care Coordination on July 1st, & what individuals and families need to know about the CCO and enrollment process. Agency staff will be on hand to answer any questions; more information is available at 433-8417.
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