P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-10-15

wcdonews — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 18:02:10 +0000

State Police & Oneonta Police responded to the NBT Bank branch at 1 Wall Street in downtown Oneonta at around 12:15 this afternoon, following a reported bank robbery. A description of the suspect still at large, is expected shortly.
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Firefighters around Guilford have responded this morning to a house fire at 1472 County Road 38 in the town of Guilford. The fire was reported at about 9:30 this morning, firefighters from Oxford, Bainbridge & Sidney were called in to assist Guilford fire fighters.
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State Police are looking for Christopher MacDowell of Sidney on a warrant for criminal possession of a controlled substance & unlawful possession of marihuana. MACDOWELL was arrested in May of 2013 after a traffic stop for unlawfully possessing Percocet and marihuana in Sidney, he failed to show up for a court appearance in October of 2013, the Town of Sidney Court issued an arrest warrant. MacDowell has a tattoo of a cross on his right arm; anyone with information should contact State Police & should contact them at 561-7400 or email Crimetip@troopers.ny.gov.
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Sidney Central School is recognizing April as National Autism Awareness by having students and faculty wear the color blue on specific days. Blue is the color of a national group named “Autism Speaks” which has a goal of making people aware of autism statistics, stories and myths. Sidney Senior Courtney Gilmore’s family has been affected by autism and she loves to see the support from her school:

(Courtney Gilmore 4-10-15)

The morning announcements at the school have spread the word about autism, each day a new autism fact is presented, such as: a new child is diagnosed with autism every 20 minutes around the world.
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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch spoke to the Sidney Rotary club this afternoon regarding aspects of the new state budget plan. Crouch told WCDO that agriculture received extra funding in the final version:

(Crouch 4-10-15)

Crouch is one of the few farmers to have served in the state legislature in recent decades, he has served on the Assembly Agriculture committee and conference committees during his tenure in the Assembly.
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The American Heart Association Southern Tier Heart Walk this Sunday at the BCC College Campus. Area Resident Donna Pinney is an open heart-valve surgery survivor; she told WCDO News that this year would be her 6th time participating in the Heart Walks:

(Donna Pinney 4-10-15)

Pinney said that they hope to raise $250,000 in Proceeds this Sunday to benefit the American Heart Association programs. More information is available at 563-1638.
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New York State of Health Marketplace reminded New Yorkers who were uninsured in 2014 that they have until April 30th to enroll in a health plan. More information on how to enroll is available at 1-855-355-5777 or nystateofhealth.ny.gov.
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On Thursday evening, Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies were requested to respond to the Delaware County Public Safety Building for an unruly subject. 38-year-old Lisa Osborne of Hamden was arrested for Disorderly Conduct as well as Resisting Arrest, she was arraigned in the Town of Delhi Court and remanded to the Delaware County Correctional Facility in lieu of $1,500 cash bail or $3,000 secured bond. Osborne will reappear in the Town of Delhi Court on April 21, 2015 to answer the charges.
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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 3-20-15

wcdonews — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 19:20:28 +0000

The Chenango County Sheriff’s Office arrested 51 year Donald Scott of Afton following an investigation into the manufacturing of methamphetamines. Deputies responded to 9 Blowers Hill in the Town of Afton after receiving information of a “1- pot” meth lab. Deputies reported that Lab equipment & chemicals used in the cooking process. The State Police assisted with the investigation & with the destruction of hazardous materials. Scott was charged with Unlawful Manufacturing Methamphetamines, he was arraigned in the Town of Afton Court and remanded to the Chenango County Jail on $25,000 cash bail.
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Governor Cuomo announced that the state Troopers PBA, the State Association of Chiefs of Police, & 28 Sheriffs have joined the “Enough is Enough” campaign to combat sexual assault on the state’s college campuses. The Governor’s proposal would codify uniform sexual assault prevention and response protocols for all colleges and universities in New York. Among the local law enforcement that have now expressed support are Broome County Sheriff David Harder & Delaware County Sheriff Tom Mills. The “Enough is Enough” hotline is 1-844-845-7269; more information is available at ny.gov/EnoughisEnough.
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The “Take A Shot at Diabetes” fundraiser is being held on March 28th to raise money for those suffering with Diabetes locally. Terry Potter of Millennia Entertainment explains:

(Terry Potter 3-20-15)

Tickets are available at NBT Bank, Hummel’s office supplies in Norwich or at Brown paper tickets.com.
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The South Kortright Girls Basketball team is 1 of the last local teams playing in the state tournament, they take on Fort Edward in the state Class D Final 4 Saturday at 10:45 AM at Hudson Valley Community College. Lady rams Coach Josh Burrows comments:

(Josh Burrows 3-20-15)

The South Kortright Lady Rams are undefeated this season & are currently ranked #1 in the state for Class D Schools. The full interview with WCDO Sports Director Nate Lull is posted at WCDOSPORTS.com.
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There will be a Celebration luncheon hosted by Donna Pinney Saturday @ 1:30pm at the Track Side Dining in Sidney. Pinney is an open heart-valve surgery survivor; she explains why she is holding the Luncheon:

(Donna Pinney 3-20-15)

Proceeds raised tomorrow will benefit the American Heart Association Southern Tier Heart Walk, in April at the BCC College campus. More information is available at 563-1638.
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There are tickets still available for the Canal Street String Band at the Martin W. Kappel theater in Norwich Saturday night. Chenango arts council executive director Diane Batson Smith explains:

(Diane Batson Smith 3-20-15)

Tickets are available at 336-2787 or at chenangoarts.org.
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DONNA PINNEY – WCDO Radio News

P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-10-15

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