Delaware County Sheriff’s Office arrested 4 individuals on drug charges. Deputies were assisted by the Delhi Police, Deputies located a quantity of Fentanyl and drug paraphernalia within the vehicle and on the persons inside the vehicle. Arrested were 25-year-old Sean Gillespie of Delhi, 27-year-old Marissa Peck of Andes, 32-year-old Shaun Carman of Delhi & 27-year-old Erin Hubbell of Margaretville, All 4 were transported to the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office to await Centralized Processing Arraignment.

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State Police were called to State Highway 12B in the town of Sherburne Sunday for a report of a motorcycle accident. When Troopers arrived, a dirt bike was observed in a ditch at the point of Foote Hill Road and State Highway 12B, their investigation determined that 26 year old Derek Leinbach of Sherburne, was traveling on State Highway 12B when he slid off the road into a ditch, he was pronounced dead at the scene, The investigation is ongoing.

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The 1st Annual Sidney Indoor Soccer Fundraiser Tournament is this Saturday, at the Sidney school district. with proceeds to benefit Sidney 9th Grader William Kapauff, who has a form of cancer, organizer Dan Cirigliano explains;

(Dan Cirigliano 3-20-24)

More information check out the Sidney Indoor Soccer Fundraiser Tournament Facebook Page, or by calling 607-386-5693.

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Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York under an order signed by state health officials on Tuesday. The measure comes as the first over-the-counter birth control pill was made available in U.S. stores this month. The Food and Drug Administration said that the once-a-day Opill could be sold on store shelves and without a prescription. More than 25 states already allow pharmacists to provide contraceptive care.

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74 year old George Sydlar of Davenport was sentenced to 30 days in jail when he appeared in Delaware County Court Tuesday. A jury convicted Sydlar of Falsely Reporting an Incident to 911, for calling 911 repeatedly to falsely report that his neighbor committed a crime, Police instructed Sydlar that his complaint with the neighbor was a civil complaint & and not a criminal one. A pre-sentence investigation was conducted by the Delaware County Probation Department, Sydlar refused to cooperate, & he was sentenced to 30 days in Jail, and he was transported to the Delaware County Correctional Facility to serve his sentence.

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Delaware County District Attorney’s Office reported that Katie Ryerson was convicted of Petty Larceny, while she was employed at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, she stole oxycodone pills from a nursing home resident for her own personal use in June 2023. Ryerson was placed on interim probation supervision for at least one year. Part of this requires Ryerson to enroll in and complete the Delaware County Adult Treatment Court Program. If she fails to complete the program, she will be sentenced to one year in jail, she is also expected to temporarily lose her nursing license.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 3-19-24

43 year old Misty Cintron of Sidney was convicted in Delaware County Court to Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance & Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with intent to sell. Cintron admitted to selling fentanyl in the Village of Sidney on December 30, 2022. and for possessing at home with intent to sell. she was arrested along with Brandon Hendricks last November, he was also convicted of similar charges in February. Cintron will be sentenced to 3 and 1/2 years in state prison, on the 1st charge, and 3 and 1/2 years in state prison, to be followed by 1 year of post-release supervision for her 2nd conviction, The sentences will run concurrently, and she will also be permitted to enroll in the Lakeview Rehabilitation program once she is transferred into state prison, Cintron was remanded back to the Delaware County Correctional Facility.

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6 area Fire departments responded to a barn fire on State Highway 28 near Fly Creek Tuesday morning around 6:30 a.m. Firefighters were able to save a tool shed and all its contents, a Barn, chicken coop and a tractor were lost in the blaze.

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Service arrangements for Trooper John Grassia have been set for Monday, March 25 and Tuesday, March 26, 2024 in Schenectady, following the mass Trooper Grassia will be laid to rest with full military honors at the Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Trooper Grassia was killed in a helicopter crash recently while serving with the National Guard in Texas.

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Otsego County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Dollar General on State Highway 28 in Hartwick for the report of a vehicle running into a utility pole, where the driver fled the scene on foot. Deputies and Cooperstown Police located the driver , 40 year old Kevin Clapper of Fly Creek a short distance from the scene. Clapper was arrested and charged with Aggravated DWI; Leaving the scene of a property damage accident & Consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle among several other charges, He was issued appearance tickets to the Town of Hartwick Court at a later date.

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The Binghamton Black Bears Hockey Team of the Federal Prospects Hockey League, will begin their new season Tonight at the Visions Veterans Memorial Arena in Binghamton against Elmira. Team Announcer Brooks Hill said that the team is looking to improve on last year’s accomplishments:

(Brooks Hill 10-14-22)

Tickets are available on their website: binghamtonblackbears.com/tickets, or by calling 607-722-7367.

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The Mid York Concert Band is currently holding rehearsals in preparation for a concert in December in Norwich, Band Director Doug Ernst explains:

(Doug Ernst 10-14-22)

Anyone interested in joining come to their next rehearsal October 25th in Norwich, more information is available by calling Ernst at 607-263-2618.

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Greater Oneonta Historical Society & Otsego 2000 are sponsoring a Walking Tour of downtown Oneonta on Saturday. The tour will focus on opportunities and threats in the Oneonta Downtown Historic District, which the State Preservation League has named to its bi-annual “7 To Save” list. The tour will leave from the Oneonta History Center at 183 Main Street at 3:00 PM and is by donation. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be held on Sunday.

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Tickets for the “Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story” are still available for Saturday Night’s Performance at the Forum Theater in Binghamton, Tina Niles of NAC Entertainment explains:

(Tina Niles 10-14-22)

Niles said that the show was well received & well attended last year & they decided to bring it back this season.

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The Community Cultural Center in Sidney will feature the Small Town Big Band Saturday night at 8:00 pm, theater Director Dennis Walrath comments:

(Dennis Walrath 10-14-22)

Walrath said that Tickets are available at the door or at cccsidneyart.booktix.com.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 10-14-22

The 2022 Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County Home Made Sale will be held at their location on Court Street in downtown Norwich tomorrow from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Spokesperson Sarah Green comments:

(Sarah Green 10-10-22)

More information about the home made sale or Hospice is available at 607-334-3556.

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Sidney SSAD program & Catholic Charities are teaming up again this year for a 5K/10K Walk run and the Color run, Penny McKnight of Catholic Charities comments:

(Penny McKnight 10-14-22)

The event will be held Sunday at the Sidney High School from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. People can sign up online to participate at runsignup.com.

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State Police are looking for 2 people who scammed a clerk at the Owego Speedway October 5th, by engaging in a series of purchases including lottery tickets and Visa cards, stealing over $3,693 from the store. The incident occurred on October 5, and it is believed the pair conducted a similar scam in Johnson City earlier that evening. They may be operating a white Ford sedan. Anyone with information is asked to call (607) 561-7400.

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The Sidney Central School District Observatory will be open tonight from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, Weather Permitting. Several Telescopes will be available for viewing, the observatory is located behind the high school.

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The American Legion of Bainbridge is sponsoring a Flu Shot Clinic today at the Bainbridge Town Hall. The clinic will run from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All individuals must have proper Identification, A Medicare Card or other proof of valid Health Insurance, more information is available at 607-423-2167.

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The Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is returning to Norwich this summer after a 2 year break due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Organizer Tom Revoir told WCDO that the tournament will be in a new location, and that volunteers & sponsors are needed:

(Tom Revoir 4-1-22)

Those who would like to register a team to play in this summers Macker Tournament can go online by June 20th at Macker.com, sponsors can call Tom Revoir or Jamey Mullen at the Norwich YMCA at 336-9622.

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Andrew Amodeo of Westchester County is facing charges in Otsego County for unlawful surveillance, for allegedly putting a camera in the bathroom of his vacation home in Fly Creek. Amodeo pleaded guilty to 1 count of unlawful surveillance & he is scheduled to be sentenced in March of 2023.

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The Spring Concert series continues at the Community Cultural Center at 1 Bridge Street in Sidney Saturday Night at 8:00 PM with the Driftwood & special Guest Jason Wicks. Tickets are available at 607-604-4584.

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A new state law goes into effect today that will fine motorists with vehicle mufflers and exhaust systems modified to make them louder than the stock applications. The maximum fines for installing the illegal equipment will increase from $150 to $1,000, and if repair shop owners are caught installing the equipment three times within 18 months, they risk losing their certificate of inspection stations and operating certificate. The legislation also adds a requirement for inspection stations to check motorcycles for mufflers and exhausts that have been illegally modified.

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The Habitat for Humanity of Otsego County is now accepting applications from Otsego County residents currently living in unsuitable or unaffordable housing, to work with them on obtaining a loan and are willing to help build homes for others through the program. For more information or to apply, click on habitatotsego.org/homeowner-application. The application deadline is May 31.

A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 4-1-22

Broome County District Attorney Mike Korchak announced that Jordan Rindgen, Yaron Kweller & Leor Kweller were arraigned in Broome County Court. Rindgen was charged with Criminal Sale of a controlled substance, Criminal Possession of a controlled substance, sexual abuse, criminal sexual act, Criminal facilitation & Unlawfully dealing with a child. Yaron Kweller was charged with 1st degree Rape & Criminal Sexual act, Leor Kweller was charged with 1st degree rape & Sexual Abuse. The charges stem for an incident near the Colonial Bar in Downtown Binghamton that the 3 men owned, on November 27th of 2021. All 3 pleaded not guilty to the Charges from the Indictment handed down in Broome County Court.

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A judge has ordered New York’s Democrat-controlled Legislature to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts after finding they were unconstitutional. Judge Patrick McAllister ruled that maps redrawing the state’s congressional districts were gerrymandered to benefit Democrats, he gave lawmakers until April 11 to draw new maps, if those fail, the judge said he would order the state to pay for a court-approved expert to redraw the maps.

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The Big & Tall Comedy Show featuring Big Ern & Mike Bova, will be performing at the Foothills Performing Arts Center in Oneonta this Saturday April 2nd, Foothills Spokesman Geoff Doyle explains:

(Geoff Doyle 3-28-22)

Tickets are available at foothillspac.org or at the door the night of the show.

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Beginning Today, the State DEC will be adopting changes to fishing regulations, including year-round fishing for Atlantic salmon as well as other lake and pond fish. Ice fishing will also be permitted on all waters, except for a few limitations. There are also new season opening dates for several species of fish, as well as changes to harvest sizes. The full list is available on the DEC’s website.

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State Police and local law enforcement agencies will continue with their special traffic safety initiative to prevent unsafe driving behavior during the holiday weekend. Temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects are suspended statewide through Monday morning; State Police will supplement regular patrols statewide with dedicated impaired driving patrols with sobriety checkpoints, underage drinking enforcement and the use of Concealed Identity patrol vehicles to locate drivers talking or texting on handheld devices.

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The New York State Consumer Protection Board & area Law Enforcement Agencies are reminding residents of a few tips to avoid getting shipped items stolen from your front porch of steps this year. Residents are advised to Keep track of packages, as many retailers or Delivery companies like Federal Express or UPS offer online shipping details the holidays. Also, Beware of phishing attempts, where scammers will send emails and text messages and impersonating delivery companies, or banking and credit card companies, or large retailers, which may include links to sites attempting to steal your banking information. More information is available at https://dos.ny.gov/consumer-protection

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The Chenango County Historical Society reminds local shoppers to check out their Museum Store this Sunday. For the 5th consecutive year, more than 1,650 museum stores will participate in Museum Store Sunday this year, the Museum Shop at the Chenango County Historical Society in Norwich will be open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, more information is available at ChenangoHistorical.org/shop.

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A.M. NEWS FRIDAY 11-26-21

The American Red Cross continues to report Blood Shortages, they are asking eligible residents to donate blood, a blood drive is being held today in Oneonta from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Elm Park Methodist Church on Chestnut Street & in Cooperstown from 12:30 to 6:30 PM at Bassett Hall, appointments can be made by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

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Delaware County Public Health reported 2 more COVID Deaths, for Tuesday & Wednesday, bringing the total to 76 for the pandemic. Delaware County still reports a high positivity rate of almost 10.5%, there were 55 new cases of COVID, 227 active cases, 10 hospitalized & 403 quarantined. 53.2% of County residents are fully vaccinated, 76% of cases are not vaccinated.

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Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday, Commerce Chenango President & CEO Kerri Green comments:

(Kerri Green 11-26-21)

Green added that before the pandemic, Small Business Saturday increased revenue each year, & this year many small businesses are trying to rebound after the COVID 19 pandemic shut down.

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The Annual Holiday Festival of Lights ceremony will be held in Oxford at LaFayette Park on Sunday, at 5:00 PM. A variety of activities are planned, A flyer is available at pon.oxfordny.com.

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The caregivers of Bassett Medical Center will be holding a candle lighting service of remembrance in honor of patients who have died due to COVID-19 on Thursday, December 2nd at 7:00 PM. The in-person event will be held at the United Methodist Church in Fly Creek, The virtual event will be held via Zoom. Visit www.bassett.org/2021-memorial for the link and more information.

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50 year old Richard Millard of Vestal was sentenced to 6 years in prison for starting a fire that caused Home Central in Vestal, to burn down in February. Millard was charged with 2nd degree arson, he pleaded guilty in August in Broome County Court & was sentenced there Tuesday.

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November 10 was the last day absentee ballots could be received by the Board of Elections across New York State, and now those votes will be officially added to the count. There were many more absentee ballots sent out this year due to the pandemic, in New York’s 22nd Congressional District race, the counting of the absentee ballots starts this week, Republican Claudia Tenney held a lead over incumbent Anthony Brindisi, but there were more than 64,000 absentee ballots requested in that district this year.

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Fire Investigators in Otsego County believe that it was a spark from a lawn mower may have caused a fire that destroyed a barn in Fly Creek Tuesday. The barn was located on Hoke Road, near the Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, it caught fire at about 12:30 Tuesday afternoon, No injuries were reported.

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Construction is underway for the New Berlin Firehouse & Community Center, New Berlin Mayor Terry Potter has an update:

(Terry Potter 11-11-20)

Mayor Potter said that they are planning for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the conclusion of the construction.

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Chenango County Public Health announced today their latest COVID 19 numbers, they have 36 Active cases, 240 are quarantined, & 4 people are hospitalized. They report a total of 472 cases since the spring, with 9 deaths, 413 recoveries & they have conducted just under 40,000 tests.

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Hartwick College reported no new cases of COVID-19 were reported, they still have 9 active cases on campus; the total number of cases detected on campus since August 1st is 66.

A.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 11-11-20

Otsego County Department of Health reported 4 new cases of COVID 19 Tuesday. The County has 39 active cases, no one is hospitalized, there have been 8 deaths, of the 1072 total confirmed cases, 755 cases are linked to SUNY Oneonta & 64 cases are reported in Hartwick College students .

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Delaware County Public Health reported another 10 cases of COVID 19 Tuesday, giving them a total of 251 since March. There are 11 hospitalized, among the 72 active cases, 240 are quarantined, 170 have recovered, the county has had 9 deaths.

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The State Health department reported that 3965 people tested positive for COVID 19 Monday out of 128,036 total tests, or just over 3% of all tested. Patient Hospitalizations went up by more than 100 to 1,548, the number in ICU beds went up by 14 to 296 & the number of ventilators was up slightly to 128. There were 32 COVID Deaths, the state death toll is 26,005.

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State Senator Jim Seward announced the late Corporal Michael Mayne of Burlington Flats is the 2020 inductee to the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame from the 51st Senate District. Corporal Mayne served in the United States Army during Operation Iraqi Freedom, he lost his life at the age of 21, along with 2 other American soldiers and a translator on February 23, 2009, in Iraq when insurgents attacked his unit.

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Assemblyman Cliff Crouch participated in a bridge dedication ceremony for the Sidney Veterans’ Memorial Highway Tuesday, he told WCDO News of the importance of that dedication to Veterans:

(Cliff Crouch 11-11-20)

Crouch and State Senator Jim Seward sponsored legislation last year that allowed for the dedication of the stretch of Route 8 between the Susquehanna River and I-88 in Sidney to honor veterans in the community and state.

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(Jason Hall 6-15-17)

The Charity Golf Tournament will be held Friday July 7th at the Afton Golf Course, more information is available at 972-6526, or by email: jhall@tiogadowns.com.
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61-year-old Gerald Porter of Binghamton was found guilty today in Broome County Court of burglarizing the apartment of a deceased resident’s body was removed. The jury convicted Porter for 2nd-degree burglary & criminal possession of stolen property, he faces sentencing on September 7th.
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65-Year-old Robert Doggert of Tennessee has been sentenced to 19 years in a federal prison, on charges of solicitation to commit a civil rights act, & solicitation to commit arson. Doggert was arrested for recruiting people to travel to the Islamberg community near Hancock, to burn down buildings and commit acts of terrorism against the inhabitants.
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Area Congresswoman Claudia Tenney received a disturbing email threat Wednesday referencing the Virginia shooting of Congressman Steve Scalise & others at a softball practice. Tenney said that she has received several threats since taking office and has turned them over to Capital Police, but Wednesday she received one stating “one down, 216 to go”
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The 4 County Library System announced the launch of their new Bookmobile, which will be providing full library service to those who live in rural areas without close access to a library. The new Bookmobile is a 33-foot truck built by Medical Coaches in Oneonta, it will visit many sites in the Tri-County area, with monthly stops in Wells Bridge, Downsville, and Fly Creek. The schedule for the bookmobile is available at 4cls.org or 723-8236.
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The Deadline for teams to sign up for the annual Gus Macker Basketball Tournament is approaching quickly, according to organizer Tom Revoir:

(Tom Revoir 6-15-17)

This Year’s Gus Macker Tournament will be held July 8th & 9th in downtown Norwich.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated a 1-car accident Tuesday evening on State Highway 206 in the Town of Tompkins that resulted in a Walton woman being air-lifted to the hospital. The driver of the vehicle, 30-year-old Joshua Crisell of Walton lost control of his vehicle when he reached for an item in the vehicle causing the vehicle to run off the roadway, strike a number of small trees and overturn. A passenger in the vehicle, 29-year-old MistyBlue Crisell, sustained back and head injuries and was airlifted to Wilson Hospital in Johnson City. Crisell was charged with failure to keep hands on the steering wheel, moving from lane unsafely and operating a motor vehicle out of license class, he would face action in Town of Tompkins Court at a later date.
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Oneonta Police Detectives along with State Police and the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, served a search warrant at 5106 State Highway 23, in the town of Oneonta, regarding the sale and distribution of controlled substances. Police arrested 31 year old Aaron Willey of Oneonta on 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance Police discovered powdered cocaine, & $2,472 in cash, Willey was arraigned at the Town of Oneonta Court and remanded to the Otsego County Jail.
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Delaware County Sheriff’s Deputies and members of the Delhi Fire Department and Emergency Squad responded to an off-road, All Terrain Vehicle accident on Tuesday night at Elk Creek Road. 75-year-old Peter Clark of Delhi left his farm shortly after 6:00 PM, to search for lost livestock in a wooded area when his four wheeled ATV rolled over, trapping Clark’s legs beneath the vehicle. Clark was located in the woods; he was extricated by Delhi Fire and EMS personnel and was transported to O’Connor Hospital for evaluation and treatment.
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(Crouch 6-26-15)

The legislative session went about week longer than initially expected, Crouch said that there are a few items left on the table, it’s unsure if Governor Cuomo will call lawmakers back for special sessions later in the year to deal with those issues.
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The Broome County Sheriff’s Office responded this morning to the report of a tractor trailer hauling baby formula rolling over on I-88. The accident occurred at about 7:10 this morning in the town of Dickinson, near the ramp to I-81 South; about 34,000 pounds of powdered baby formula was in the truck at the time. 50 year old Allen Boudreau of Vermont apparently went off the right shoulder of the road on a sharp curve, The trailer tipped over and skidded along the Barrier over I-81, it eventually flipped onto its side at the end of the bridge and went down over an embankment in the area of Nirchi’s Pizza on Front Street. Boudreau was taken to UHS Wilson Hospital in Johnson City for minor injuries, he was issued tickets for speed not reasonable and prudent and failure to maintain lane, more charges may be forthcoming.
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State Police arrested 47 year old Keith Barlow of Fly Creek for Driving While Intoxicated. The arrest occurred after a traffic stop for driving with a broken tail light on State Route 28 in the Town of Otsego. Barlow’s arrest became a felony due to a prior conviction for DWI within the last 10 years. Barlow was arraigned in the Town of Hartwick Court and was remanded to the Otsego County Jail in lieu of $1,000 cash bail or $2,000 bond.
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19th district Congressman Chris Gibson will be in Franklin today. The Congressman will appear at 5:30 PM for the Franklin Veterans Memorial flag presentation at the Village Park, Gibson will present a flag from the U.S. Capitol to be flown over the park in honor of local veterans. At 7:00 PM, Congressman Gibson will deliver the commencement address to Franklin High School graduating seniors, at the Franklin High School.
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The Oneonta Common Council will have a special meeting at 6:00 PM Monday. The Council will consider approval of the applications for certain grants relating to the operating of the Oneonta Municipal Airport. The meeting will be held in the Common Council chambers at City Hall it will be open to the public.
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Matthews Ford of Norwich announced that the 10th Annual Mustang Rally, which was scheduled for Saturday, has been rescheduled to Saturday August 29th at 6pm due to the inclement weather forecast.
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The Chenango county sheriff’s department arrested 48-year-old Richard Pollock of Norwich for 2^nd degree Criminal Contempt.   Pollock was arrested following a complaint by the victim that Pollock allegedly violated an order of protection.   Pollock was arraigned in the Town of Sherburne Court and sent to the Chenango County Correctional Facility on $500 cash bail.  Pollock is to re-appear in court on a later date.

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The Sidney chamber of commerce will hold their next Business After Hours program today at Sidney Memorial Public Library Computing Center.  The event will run from 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Chamber members are urged to attend.

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